Model 10's are a bit sneaky when it comes to putting them back together and model 31's are simply fun to shoot and that may be said for 17's & 37's in most iterations as well.
Sorry for the ramble, but you piqued a nerve. A good one. To your original question, I am not personally aware of a Remington pump gun prior to the model 10, but I saw a couple of .410 model 12's at Tulsa several years ago, not model 42's, but model 12's(!); owner said there were six made, he knew where four or five were and had two that I handled, so I've learned to never say 'never'.
addendum: I've been politely pointed to the correct model designation for the various designs; was running from childhood memories when I posted, so am deleting the incorrect ref. Maternal Grandmother actually had both a model 8 and a model 14.5 and I was typing from a very distant and obviously confused recollection. Unfortunately, they were stolen decades ago & I don't personally own either model. My apology.
Last edited by tw; 06/08/15 11:18 AM. Reason: wrong info, thanks, Kutter
