many Remington firearms such as the 870 series of shotguns can have their
date codes.
Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: So, your KC (May 1934) barrel date code is right on the money with the serial number. 1968 TO PRESENT: LETTERS USED (IN SEQUENCE) S-68, T-74, V-78,
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]. Also some the end flap of the shipping box for shotgun barrels however. I stroked the slide on my pumpgun and a fresh shell slid into the chamber for a second try, but it wasn’t needed. Hello all I am new to the forums and have read through some of the psot and found some very good info.
Then, the forcing cone was lengthened to even out patterns and reduce recoil a bit. /* Small upper */
months of the year, for example B=January, L= February
Board index » Shooting » Shotgun ID & Value, Registered users: Bing [Bot], Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot]. Improved. It has the black fore end on the stock and a metal buttplate and on the left side of the barrel beside the P are the numbers 3 and maybe a 9 (they are staggered in level of inpression). Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency:
firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email to the address stamped on LH top rear of barrel, 2 or 3 digit, (month first, year after) these
Except for a single prototype, no Model 31 trench guns were produced. Pump A. enable_page_level_ads: true
Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: barrel date coded May of 1969, which apparently had been sent back to the the underside of the barrel, they will more than likely be fitters or assembly It has a lighter stroke than Winchester’s M12 or the Remington’s M870, which replaced it. M-74, N-78, P-85, R-90 Most grades could be ordered with a number of special options. K = May, C = 1934. Every three months you’ll receive a colorful, 60-page all-Remington magazine. there was a 2 year gap in rifle date coded barrels and the normal consumer, or Interestingly, the M31 pulled within 12,000 units of annual production versus the Model 12 in the year it was discontinued. State Agency: Remington Model 31 - 16 Gauge - 1946 Description: ***SOLD*** We are offering a Remington Model 31 in 16 gauge. “Why do I keep doing this to myself?” I thought. However, until that sad day, I hope never to go afield without Remington’s Model 31.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency:
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: 1903 and 1903A3 Production and Serial No table.
For models without a serial number, we may be able to determine the age by the 2-3 letters that are stamped on the barrel. Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Agency: enable_page_level_ads: true
If you find marks on
marks, which mean nothing as to dating the firearm.
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Billy’s 1947 vintage Model 31 has the elongated trigger guard of post-1941 models. So even if it (the code stamping) was used on the same model The Model 31 was Remington's first side ejecting pump-action shotgun.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: 1903A4 Snipers.
You will notice the year code repeats itself, but
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, State Agency: It’s been said if you give a soldier or cop an anvil for Christmas, he’ll break it by Valentine’s Day. Year Discontinued: 1949. This gun was a big improvement over the M10 with a simpler design and easier takedown, but retaining the bottom-ejection feature. not be operationa since Remington moved to the deep south).
Designer/Inventor: C.C.
they stopped stamping
The anchor shown here with the date code is just a symbol, as many different
At 6 lbs., 12 oz., it’s a blessing to carry in the field. However, its 1931 introduction coincided with the lowest point of the Depression, which was a very tough time to start production of a high quality, relatively high-cost shotgun. X 20 GA. âHEAVY FRAMEâ (DISCONTINUED) If your firearm does have a serial number, if you will call or email to the address below, the serial number and model number we can determine the approximate age of your firearm.
any ideas on a value.
The stock sports a brown Remington plastic butt plate.
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factory codes. over 20 years difference.
The most notable change was the early guns had barrel collars. google_ad_slot = "4659516359"; Further, the bolt locks into a barrel extension rather than directly to the receiver. i have a model 31 remington 12 gauge that my grandfather bought new in 1947. it is in ecellent condition (by ecellent i mean it still has the stickers on the stock that say remington 12 guage) all the numbers match and there is no rust.
If this wasn’t enough, Remington’s retail price for the Model 31 was $48.95, while Winchester had just dropped the price of the M12 to $39.50.
On the RH side of Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency:
However Remington’s new gun had two frame sizes — a larger one for the 12, while the 16 bore was on a 20-gauge frame. Billy’s all-time favorite pump: a 16-gauge Remington Model 31. (*) Typically from the beginning, they
For shotguns with removeable barrels, the code will be valid for the manufacture of the barrel; maybe for the receiver, as barrels do get switched around.
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– K – P – O – W – D – E – R – X, Serial Numbers by date (factory record book). being a 3 is inconsequential being an assembly number. It has lots of interesting articles on Remington firearms, ammunition, collectibles and Remington history! U 20 GA. LW MAGNUM (ALSO INCLUDES M/1100 âLTâ) google_ad_width = 160; Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: A 12 GA. âSUPERâ MAGNUM (3 ½â) Action Type: Pump Action. Barnes. Like the M17, the barrel was easily removed by way of a knurled nut at the end of the magazine tube. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency:
i dont want to part with it but i might insure it. Also The Model 31 was Remington's first side ejecting pump-action shotgun. The above information was taken from Remington's own Simpson, Lane. the barrel will be a Magnaflux, Remington proof & a test mark.
From the introduction of the Model 31, through 1936, the 31A "Standard" grade had a checkered stock and forearm.
Also for the 870 and 1100 series
These were stamped 'U.S.
Compunding the issue a bit may be the fact that Remington Arms stamps their
Barnes. It fell upon Loomis to come up with a new design, with contributions from O.H. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency:
letter meaning the month and the last letter the year
Still, none of these models could compete with Winchester’s M12 — whose sales far exceeded all three Remington offerings combined. in this instance, you will need to know when
They resumed stamping the date code on the barrel on 10/1/01.
Something like this p 3 9 It is in 90-95% condition with no major marks anyplace. This has been rebored to a 35 Whelen I think it was manufactured around 1967, but any expert imput would be great. Serial Numbers on Remington Firearms.
information is for The M31 was made in 35 variations and grades from the Standard Grade to the TF Premier Grade with factory engraving and ventilated rib, which sold for $302 in 1931. Serial number 550877 was manufactured in 1946, has 28” plain barrel with a modified choke.
final inspector stamps and assembly (product) codes in the immediate area of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: The Remington Model 31 is a pump-action shotgun that competed with the Winchester Model.
The one on the right again a 30-06, but with a shorter barrel
accessible databases for Remington serial numbers.