Introduced in 1918, the Model 51 was developed from patents and designs from John D. Pederson of Pederson Device and Irwin-Pederson fame as a hesitation-locked blowback semi-automatic pistol with multiple overlapping safety features and good ergonomics. Fixed sights, with the two line address and "PEDERSEN'S PATENTS PENDING" on top of the slide, with the serial number on the left side of the frame, niter blue finished small parts, and checkered and riveted grips with "REMINGTON/UMC/TRADE MARK" in circles at the top. Included with the pistol is a black Remington-UMC box with white, black and red labels, containing a patch rod, bore brush, warranty instructions (card not present), and a fold-out instruction sheet.

Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing a brown patina concentrated on the grip safety, bright edge wear, and scattered spotting and handling marks. The grips show a few light scratches. Mild wear, mostly concentrated on the edges, is visible on the box, along with some mild staining, and the paper items show some foxing, stains and crease tears. Mechanically excellent.