Remington Model 31L Lightweight Aluminum Pump-Action Receiver — Stripped Action, 16/20-Gauge Series, Right-Side Ejection
This Remington Model 31L is a lightweight aluminum-alloy pump-action receiver from the 1940s, made in the USA. It is the right-side-ejecting L variant of the Model 31, roll-marked on the receiver, and offered as a stripped action for a new build. The Model 31 family preceded the Remington 870.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Not applicable; receiver/action only with no barrel included.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver shows markings and finish loss from prior handling and use. The action appears in good condition to build out. No other parts are included.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 31L aluminum-alloy receiver (stripped action)
The 31L is the lightweight alloy variant of the Model 31, featuring an aluminum-alloy receiver and right-side ejection port. The receiver is roll-marked "Remington MODEL 31L," reflecting its L-series designation.
This action is presented as a stripped receiver only, with no barrel, stock, fore-end, bolt, or trigger plate. As noted, the action appears in good condition to build out, providing a solid foundation for a project or restoration.
Remington 31L Action can be built into a 12, 16, or 20 gauge shotgun. The stamped serial falls within Remington’s 16/20-gauge receiver series, aligning it with the mid-frame models in the line.
Built in the USA during the 1940s, the Model 31 family served as Remington’s refined pump-action predecessor to the later Model 870, giving this receiver strong historical interest alongside its practical project potential.