Make 100% sure it is unloaded before you start. Open the action a little bit, then unscrew the barrel nut until you can see space between the plunger and the detent. Turn the barrel and magazine assembly 90 degrees and pull it out (yes, the 31 is a takedown gun). Push out the big pin in the receiver from right to left (looking down on the gun from firing position). Turn the gun upside down. Push the trigger assembly toward the front of the gun until it aligns with the slots, and pull the trigger assembly out of the gun. For BASIC disassembly, most users should stop here. The slide/bolt assembly is a little more complicated, and unless you have some patience, experience, or mechanical knowhow, getting them back together can be a little frustrating. For those who want to go farther, look up a copy of "The NRA guide to Firearms Assembly," or find a M31 manual on E-bay for under $10.
It's a pump action shotgun made from 1931-1949.
All Model 31's are date coded on the barrel see related links for information on the Remington Society of America.
Best left to a gunsmith
A Remington model 31 16 gauge shotgun is worth between $200 and $600 depending on its condition. These shotguns were commonly used for sport and recreational shooting.
They are date code stamped, see related links for information on the Remington Society of America.
They are all date code stamped, see related links for information on the Remington Society of America.
It'll be date code stamped, look at related links for information on the Remington Society of America.
They were made from 1931 to 1949 so they are all date code stamped. See related links for information on the Remington Society of America
Anywhere from $300 to $2000, depending on EXACT model- the 31 came in a LOT of variations- and as always, the condition of the shotgun. This would really need a "hands-on" assessment by someone that knows Remingtons.
I don't know how long ago you asked this question, but do you have this gun??
I have a Remington model 31 in 16ga and i shoot regular low brass shells in it and it does fine, it would depend on the type of game you are hunting. High brass shells are for more power and longer range.
The Remington model 31 pump action shotgun which was made from 1931-1949 will bring between 150-265 dollars for a plain barrel model with between 60%-90% overall condition.a solid rib model 31 will bring between 190-300 dollars,and a vent rib barrel model will bring between 210-320 dollars,using the criteria set forth on the plain barrel model.If you have a model 31 special(higher grade wood and checkered pistol grip stock) then the value will be between 275-385 dollars.