Remington model 31 barrel fit

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4065tom
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Remington model 31 barrel fit

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I have a 20ga model 31 that I would like to fit a second barrel to. I have read all the posts I could find and am aware of the issues. My question is this process written down anywhere or contained in a book. All the gunsmiths who did this procedure seem to be out of business, or passed away. Thanks for any help Tom
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Re: Remington model 31 barrel fit

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When you find such a gunsmith, let us know. I picked up a 26-inch CYL barrel for my 28-inch FULL 1936 vintage 16-gauge that needs fitting.
4065tom
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Re: Remington model 31 barrel fit

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Will do of course. I was hoping some big collector of 31s would know someone or have the knowledge.
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A good gunsmith doesn't have to have ever seen or worked on a model of gun to be able to repair one. You look at it, you figure out how it is supposed to work, you figure out what's wrong, and fix it.
I am a retired gunsmith.
What could have happened... did.
4065tom
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Re: Remington model 31 barrel fit

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I agree 100% with your comments, now the hard part is finding a "good" gunsmith. There used to be several in San Antonio TX when I was growing up, but now at 73 they are all gone replaced with AR experts and parts replacers.
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Unfortunately, I agree 100% with your comment as well. Don't forget the "home defense shotgun butchers" either.
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4065tom
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Re: Remington model 31 barrel fit

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Amen. Now on the bright side, after an extensive search, I found a shop that can fit the extra barrel. Ahlmans in Morristown MN, they said they are currently backed up on work for 2 to 3 months.
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Dennis at Skeets Gunsmithing can fit and time Model 31 barrels. He is setting up an extra skeet barrel for me now.
4065tom
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Re: Remington model 31 barrel fit

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Thanks, Skeets is tons closer with a known reputation. Please let us know how it goes and cost. My original barrel marked full turned out to be cutoff to 261/2 inches so cyl bore. At Briley right now for chokes.
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