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Remington Model 31

Name: Remington Model 31
Brand: E.

Pump action · 12 Gauge · introduced 1931

Also known as Model 31, Remington 31

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About the Remington Model 31

The Remington Model 31 is a pump-action shotgun produced from 1931 to 1949. Designed by C.C. Loomis and based on John Pedersen's earlier Model 17, it was Remington's first side-ejecting pump-action shotgun and was offered in 12, 16, and 20 gauge. Renowned for its exceptionally smooth ball-bearing slide action, it was sold in nearly three dozen grades but was ultimately overshadowed by the cheaper-to-produce Remington Model 870 that replaced it.

C.C. Loomis adapted Remington's earlier Model 17 for side ejection to create the Model 31, prized by collectors for the glass-smooth feel of its ball-bearing pump action; it was discontinued in favor of the more economical Model 870.

Remington Model 31 specifications

General

Type: Shotgun
Action: Pump action
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single action
Calibres: 12 Gauge
Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
Magazine: Tubular

Dimensions

Barrel length: 762 mm (30.0 in)
Overall length: 1245 mm (49.0 in)
Weight (empty): 3.30 kg (7.28 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: None

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Walnut
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 2560 J (1888 ft·lb)
Effective range: 40 m

History

Introduced: 1931
Discontinued: 1949
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: US
Designer: C.C. Loomis, John Pedersen

Features

Side ejection
Tubular magazine
Ball bearing pump action
Bead sight
Takedown design

Safety

Cross bolt safety

A small number were purchased by the U.S. military during World War II, including U.S. Property-marked riot guns used largely for aerial gunner training; despite a single known prototype, no Model 31 trench guns entered service.