Video—ARTV: The Remington Shotgun Story

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posted on March 7, 2019
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From the company's inception making only rifles, to the gradual introduction of shotguns, to the worldwide proliferation of the 870 and 1100, Remington shotguns have come a long way. Follow along with American Rifleman staff as they trace the Remington shotgun story from the company's first hammer-guns, all the way up to the V3 Field Sport. For more, check out this feature segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.

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