Model 31 Remington Pump --the forefather of the Mossberg?

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Check out my video if you have a moment? Do you agree the Model 31 Remington is the basis of the Mossberg 500?

Mossberg is the Remington 31 your daddy?

 
struff55 said:
The mossberg does share many simularities of the Model 31 but it certainly does not function like a model 31 it's very crude in comparison
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certainly and that has a lot to do with profit and mass production but also the customers. Most want a good cheap solid gun. The difference between a new express 870 and wingmaster is a prime example. They are the same shotgun but not really.
 
Well I guess they are both pump action shotguns
Kind of like saying I own two chevrolets
But one is a corvette and one is a chevette
The model 31 is so smooth and works so well it makes a model 12 look BAD :)
 
Agreed that the 31 was a fine gun and yes they are fast and smooth guns. Today that fit and finish would be a custom proposition. It is nice to see the design lives on.
 
Some will say the Mossberg 500 is a remake of the High Standard Flite King which was inspired by the Remington Model 31. I have never had the need to dig into it any further to prove this so don't take that to the bank
I have a couple high standards and some model 31's but no mossberg 500's
Had some years ago but moved them on . Probally because they never had a 28ga ;)
Cheers
 
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A nearby friend owns a 1940 made Ithaca M37 and a 1935(?) made Remington M17. Both in 20 gauge. They came from their grandfather's farm in Upper NY state. Nice shotguns indeed as I got to handle them once, while showing them how to field strip them for cleaning.
 
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