Remington Model 31A Standard Grade 20 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 28" Solid Rib Barrel, WWII-Era Production
This Remington Model 31A Standard Grade is a WWII-era, side-ejecting 20 gauge pump shotgun known for its exceptionally smooth “ball-bearing” action. Built with a rarer factory solid rib barrel and a 2 ¾" chamber, it combines collector appeal with practical field capability. Fewer than 75,000 Model 31s were produced in 20 gauge, making this example a noteworthy find for enthusiasts seeking a clean, lightly used specimen of Remington’s first side-ejecting pump design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Light handling marks are present on the walnut stock and slide-handle but do not detract from the shotgun’s overall presentation.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 31A Standard Grade 20 Gauge shotgun
The Model 31 was introduced in 1931 and discontinued in 1949, marking Remington’s first venture into side-ejecting pump shotguns. Its smooth action earned it a reputation as one of the slickest pumps of its era.
This example wears a 28" blued carbon-steel barrel fitted with a factory solid matted rib and a modified choke—features less common than the plain round barrels typically seen on Model 31s. The 2 ¾" chamber offers modern shotshell compatibility for field or range use.
The shotgun retains its original blued steel receiver and matching barrel finish. A single steel bead up front provides a simple, reliable sighting system that complements the streamlined rib.
Furniture is walnut throughout, featuring a pistol-grip stock with 14.0" length of pull and a recoil pad, plus a finger-groove slide-handle that cycles the pump smoothly. Metal and wood both display only minor evidence of careful prior use.
Serial number 526870 places this gun firmly within the wartime production period and inside the dedicated 20 gauge block, adding historical context to its collectible status.