Remington Model 31 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, Blued Steel, Walnut Stock, 26 in Full Choke, 2 3/4 in Chamber, With Spare IC Barrel
This Remington Model 31 is a classic American-made pump-action shotgun known historically as the "ball-bearing repeater." It features a side-ejecting blued steel receiver, walnut furniture, and a quick-detach takedown barrel system. This example stands out by including two plain barrels: an installed 26-inch fixed Full choke barrel and a spare fixed Improved Cylinder barrel, both with single brass bead front sights and marked for 2 3/4-inch shells.
The action is the smooth, steel-on-steel Model 31 design, paired with a grooved corncob-style fore-end and a walnut pistol-grip stock capped by a Remington-branded hard buttplate. Capacity is 4+1. The setup provides straightforward operation, classic styling, and useful barrel options within the same platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows minor, superficial scratches and blemishes, and some finish wear is present.
What's Included
- Remington Model 31 12-gauge pump-action shotgun with 26-inch plain barrel, fixed Full choke, and brass bead front sight; marked for 2 3/4-inch shells
- Spare Remington Model 31 12-gauge plain barrel with fixed Improved Cylinder choke and brass bead front sight; marked for 2 3/4-inch or shorter shells
The Model 31’s side-ejecting receiver and all-steel construction deliver the solid, traditional build that made the platform a favorite in its era. The quick-detach/takedown system with a knurled magazine cap makes barrel changes straightforward.
Two included barrels expand this shotgun’s utility. The installed 26-inch barrel is a plain, fixed Full choke tube with a single brass bead. The spare plain barrel is fixed Improved Cylinder, also topped with a brass bead. Both are marked for 2 3/4-inch shells.
Furniture is period-correct walnut with a pistol-grip stock and a grooved corncob-style fore-end. The stock wears a Remington-branded hard buttplate. The metal carries a blued finish on both barrel and receiver.
Chambered in 12 gauge with a 4+1 capacity and a 14.0-inch length of pull, this Model 31 keeps controls and handling familiar while retaining the smooth cycling that led to its "ball-bearing repeater" reputation.