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Calebg/Gunflint: Saw my first 31L at the Denver Collector's show last weekend. A plain 16 with a full choke that seemed to be in pretty good shape. The price was a bit steep, but I've got the fella's card. What I was really interested in was how the post-1941 trigger configuration would feel in my hands and how well it balenced. Both seemed good, not the "eureka" moment I was hoping for, but not bad. Further research seems justified.
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You might be interested in this thread about my 31L: http://www.16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14752The short story is that I've come to really enjoy it.  The 16 gauge 31L is an awesome gun that can still be had for short money.
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Calebg: I don't know how I missed that particular "episode", but thank you for that. I've essentially already done this with a 1920 M12 16, straight grip and all. I've got very little money in that one and would consider doing it again with a 31L, if (a big "if") I can get one for the right price. Always the tough part.
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On the horns of a dilemma here. Found two M31s in 16, one is a pre-war Deluxe and the other is an unmarked 31L (the receiver is unquestionably aluminum). The Deluxe is prettier, the 31L is more than a pound lighter. What to do (no, I can't justify getting both).
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Lloyd,the 31L in 16ga is a nice gun. I have one and the pound difference in weight is significant. The 31L will have the trigger guard which extends back into the stock and will "hold better"...Geo
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Were any of the aluminum-receivered guns marked as such? This gun only had the model number. The anodised aluminum was unmistakable and the weight confirmed it for me.
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Lloyd I don't know about all of them, but mine is marked 31L on the frame...Geo
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All of the guns marked "31L" have the aeromat (alloy) receiver.
Some of the early aeromat guns lacked the "L" designation, but the weight and finish should give them away.
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Lloyd, my vote is for an M-37. I use a 16 on grouse, made in 1946.
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where's the other barrel?
wear those safety glasses
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