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Lot 382:WWII U.S. Marked Remington Model 31 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 382:WWII U.S. Marked Remington Model 31 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Very Scarce World War II U.S. Property Marked Remington Model 31 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

This U.S. inspected Remington Model 31 riot shotgun was manufactured in June of 1942, one of a reported 8,992 delivered on U.S. government contract between 1940-1944. These shotguns were used mostly for security duties and gunnery training, with some evidence that at least a few Model 31s saw combat use during the war. At the outbreak of World War II, Remington diverted most of its Model 31 shotgun production in order to manufacture M1903 bolt action rifles, while also concentrating its efforts on manufacturing Model 11 autoloading shotguns for military use, leading to the relative scarcity of U.S. contract Model 31 shotguns. The left of the receiver is roll stamped with the Remington name, model and serial number above the "U.S. PROPERTY" marking, and a small flaming bomb ordnance inspection cartouche is stamped on the left of the buttstock. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the two-line Remington Arms address and patent dates, with the left marked "12 GA. FOR 2 3/4 OR SHORTER SHELLS." ahead of "CYL". The lower left of the barrel is stamped with the matching serial number ahead of the date code "PL" (June 1942). It has a bead front sight and raised solid matte rib on top of the receiver (only). Fitted with a thirty groove pump handle, pistol grip walnut stock and bakelite Remington serrated buttplate.

Rating definitionVery fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish with scattered light to mild freckling, moderate cycling wear visible on the magazine tube, and a patch of small dings on the top left of the receiver. The lightly sanded and re-oiled wood is fine, with some absent sections on both sides at the top front of the pump handle, and defined edges on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerRemington Arms Inc
Model31
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Barrel20 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut
Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2205
Catalog page337
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