remington model 51 nickel

[ForumAdmin]

I recently picked up a Remington model 52 in nickel, it looks like it just came out of the box I did some searching and found out it has 9 serrations on slide serial number is in the 14thousand range. the nickel finish looks to be factory as the markings are so clear and there appears to be almost no wear. how many nickel model 51 did Remington make .i couldn't figure out how to insert pictures I will try to figure it out and post a pic if I can. I am thanking you in advance grizzly10x22 forgot it is 380acp

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[ForumAdmin]

Did you sent mail and fill out the research form?

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/research/Model51

[DavidFagan]

Hum that's odd, need to follow that up then.

I just sold my new in the box 32, got to pay those college costs...

[Dave]

I don't believe the factory ever made a Remington model 51 in nickel. The Blue Book Of Gun Values states a "black finish" as the only option.
HTH

[Georgia Guy]

lets try pic again I am not very computer literate sorry if I am being a little slow in learning.

Grizzly, I too have a nickel plated 51 and if it's not factory done, it's the best plating job I've ever seen. I posted this looking for information like you were and was never able to get an answer from Remington.

My personal opinion was back when these pistols were being made, Remington was small enough that people could make a finishing request when placing an order. I believe people could order direct from the factory back then but I may be wrong on that.

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/forums/ ... f=3&t=4881

[ianpip]

Hello, I came here for the same information. I just got a nickel plated model 51 also. Seems to be factory after taking gun part and taking off the hand grips, or someone did an extremely good job. Going off the SN mine was made sometime in 1926.