Remington Model 31
| Remington Model 31 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tubular magazine |
| Sights | Bead |
The Remington Model 31 is a
History
While the
During World War II Remington produced a Model 31 riot gun for military use. These were stamped "U.S. Property" on the left side of the receiver and had an approximate serial number range of 51000-63000. Except for a single prototype, no Model 31 trench guns were produced.[4]
Despite being well received, sales still lagged far behind the Winchester. Remington went back to the drawing board and designed the Model 870; this shotgun matched the durability of the Model 12 at a significantly lower cost. Despite the overwhelming success of the 870, many shotgun connoisseurs consider the Model 31 to be the ne plus ultra of pump shotguns with its "ball-bearing" slide action.[5]
The Model 31 was later used as a basis for the Mossberg 500 and related shotguns. The Mossberg is simplified and cheaper to produce. Notable differences are the use of a two-piece bolt with separate locking piece as well as a significantly simplified barrel mounting system. Further, the bolt locks into a barrel extension rather than directly to the receiver.
References
- ^ Remington's Magnificent Five – Page Two
- ^ "Firearm Model History - Remington Model 31". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-06-14. Remington history page
- ^ Vanderpool, Bill "Bring Enough Gun" American Rifleman October 2013 pp.80-85&115-116
- ISBN 0-917218-67-1.
- ^ Simpson, Lane. "Remington's Magnificent Five", Shooting Times, May 2000
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