Remington 51

MG · 12-17-2004, 02:52 AM

Hello,
Has anyone seen one of these before? My gun store has one for sale for $350.00 and it looks pretty good over all. I have not seen one before so I do not know what I should be looking at to see if it is worth the money. There is one on Gunbroker but the one in the stone looks much better. Here is the one on Gunbroker...

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...?Item=26713128

Did these come in .32 and .380 or just .380?

Thank you
Happy Holidays
Michael

Lloyd in Nevada · 12-17-2004, 04:07 AM

Michael,

These are great little pocket type automatics! I have two (2) in my collection--a .380 and a .32. It was first made in .380 ACP. It was (the .380)manufactured from around 1919 until 1927. Total production was around 15,200 (-+) with two (2) different types.

The .32 caliber total production was around 11,500 pistols in three (3) different types. Serial range for both calibers were in the 25 to 92626 range with big gaps/blanks in this range. The .380s are generally found in the 25-60800 range and the .32s in the 60801-92626 serial range.

It was never adopted by any military. It is a very well made and designed auto pistol that is very highly thought of. It also is a great shooter, very accurate and feels just about perfect in the hand.

The original patent description is over 100 pages making it one of the most detailed patent applications/descriptions ever submitted for any automatic arm. It was designed by the famous John D. Pedersen. I am sure this firearm influenced some of the forthcoming German designs like the PP/PPK, the Sauer 38H and the Mauser HSc. It was way ahead of its time just like we see in the later Sauer 38H design.

Hope this helps some. I have two (2) that I have acquired in the last three or four years (one early type 1 .380 serial 826x and one very late type 3 .32 serial 9056x). They are what I would call in very excellent to near new condition. I think I paid around $300 for one and about $375 for the other if I remember correctly.

Good Luck!

Lugerdoc · 12-17-2004, 11:07 AM

I carry most parts for these pistols incuding original grips. Right now I'm out of original mags and 380 breech blocks, the most commonly broken part. TH

John Sabato · 12-17-2004, 11:10 AM

I owned a Remington 380 Model 51 in 1969-1970, but traded it as part of the deal for a S&W Model 29 .44 magnum... I love that .44, but have regretted ever letting go of that Model 51... It was my FIRST pistol.

12-17-2004, 02:52 AM	#1
MG User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remington 51 Hello, Has anyone seen one of these before? My gun store has one for sale for $350.00 and it looks pretty good over all. I have not seen one before so I do not know what I should be looking at to see if it is worth the money. There is one on Gunbroker but the one in the stone looks much better. Here is the one on Gunbroker... http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...?Item=26713128 Did these come in .32 and .380 or just .380? Thank you Happy Holidays Michael __________________ MG "Si vis pacem, para bellum" 'If you want peace,prepare for war'

12-17-2004, 11:07 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	I carry most parts for these pistols incuding original grips. Right now I'm out of original mags and 380 breech blocks, the most commonly broken part. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

12-17-2004, 11:10 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	I owned a Remington 380 Model 51 in 1969-1970, but traded it as part of the deal for a S&W Model 29 .44 magnum... I love that .44, but have regretted ever letting go of that Model 51... It was my FIRST pistol. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-17-2004, 04:07 AM	#2
Lloyd in Nevada User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Michael, These are great little pocket type automatics! I have two (2) in my collection--a .380 and a .32. It was first made in .380 ACP. It was (the .380)manufactured from around 1919 until 1927. Total production was around 15,200 (-+) with two (2) different types. The .32 caliber total production was around 11,500 pistols in three (3) different types. Serial range for both calibers were in the 25 to 92626 range with big gaps/blanks in this range. The .380s are generally found in the 25-60800 range and the .32s in the 60801-92626 serial range. It was never adopted by any military. It is a very well made and designed auto pistol that is very highly thought of. It also is a great shooter, very accurate and feels just about perfect in the hand. The original patent description is over 100 pages making it one of the most detailed patent applications/descriptions ever submitted for any automatic arm. It was designed by the famous John D. Pedersen. I am sure this firearm influenced some of the forthcoming German designs like the PP/PPK, the Sauer 38H and the Mauser HSc. It was way ahead of its time just like we see in the later Sauer 38H design. Hope this helps some. I have two (2) that I have acquired in the last three or four years (one early type 1 .380 serial 826x and one very late type 3 .32 serial 9056x). They are what I would call in very excellent to near new condition. I think I paid around $300 for one and about $375 for the other if I remember correctly. Good Luck!