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.
To determine the year of a Remington Model 31 shotgun based on its serial number, you'll need to consult Remington's production records or a reference guide specific to that model. Generally, Remington's serial numbers can be decoded to provide information about the year of manufacture. If you have the serial number, you can look it up in available resources or databases that specialize in firearms identification.
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.