Remington model 31 .16ga This is an inert

This is an inert

forces from the Normandy invasion through the end of the war

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The Insignia on the sleeves of the tunic indicate this soldier was a first sergeant and was discharged

A label reading "VS/TS50" is affixed to the top

Remington model 31 .16ga This is an inertThe Remington Model 31 is a pump action shotgun renowned for its smooth operation and side ejecting design, introduced by Remington Arms as a direct competitor to the Winchester Model 12 in the American sporting market. Development and Introduction Development began in January 1930 under the lead of designer C. C. Loomis, with assistance from Charles H. Barnes and Oliver H. Loomis. It built on earlier Remington models like the bottom ejecting Model 17