Originally Posted by Buzz
REM 31L lightweight would be more to my liking for upland hunting. A friend of mine has one and loves it. 12b solid rib. Nice gun and more around 6.5 lbs for carrying.

I have a 12-gauge Model 31LA "Standard" Grade with a 30-inch full choke solid rib barrel. That very heavy barrel on the light-weight receiver makes for a very muzzle-heavy gun. I'd think the 12-gauge Model 31LA would be much better balanced with a 26-inch plain barrel. My 20-gauge Model 31LA "Standard" Grade has a 26-inch plain barrel and is much better balanced. Remington tried to introduce the lightweight Model 31L with the 'Aeromet" receiver in 12-gauge in 1941 along with the "Improved" Model 31, but almost immediately they were not available due to raw material shortages.

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After WW-II the Model 31L was offered in all three gauges and also briefly as skeet and trap guns.

The Model 31 Skeet Gun was introduced in the February 1, 1935, Remington Arms Co., Inc. catalog and said to be ready for delivery June 1, 1935.

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My 1941 vintage 12-gauge, solid rib, Model 31 Skeet Gun --

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Last edited by Researcher; 02/15/22 09:26 PM.