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years ago I picked up this case at a show with this gun in it. I knew while the gun fit, this gun is too late, but is still a useful display. In looking for some other stuff related to another riot gun I was looking to buy I ran across the the following which actually proves provenance of this case and a few others. The dimensions are exactly as the sketch shows. All I need to do now is find a 1935 period model 31. Any help with that would be appreciated!!

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In addition, I believe the case can also be used to carry a Remington Model 11 Riot Gun - the first shotgun issued to FBI agents (before it was even called the FBI, for that matter).

 

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The 11 is in the case, while the 31 is in front of the case. Note how both use checkering on their stock and foreends, rather than ribbing.

 

 

I am actually in the opposite boat. I have both a 1930s Remington 31 riot, and a 1927 Remington 11 Riot, but no shotgun case. If, by some chance, you ever tire of your search for a 31 riot, and wish to sell your case, please keep me in mind.

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I recall that photo. I just tried a Model 11 and it does not fit in this case. A little shy on width, so that the trigger guard sits up on the divider so that case must be 1/2+ wider. Taking down a Model 11 is not a quick process relatively speaking so maybe that was abandoned in favor of the quick twist off pumps? I do see the checkering, but I would have thought that came later? I am the farthest thing from an expert on vintage shotguns.

 

I will keep the offer in mind but for now the case will be here for quite some time. Should you decide to part with the Rem. 31 let me know I am in the market!

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