Hmm, but look at the numbers, for every one Model 31 Remington managed to sell Winchester sold 3 Model 12s. Nothing could compete against the Model 12 while it was being built, only when Remington went cheapo did they finally get an edge. But, you have to give credit to Remington because they were smarter then all the rest of the industry (Ithaca included with their Model 37) figuring out that we don't really need a hand built pump!!!
Oh and since they did away with those beautiful muzzleloading shotguns of everlasting fame and went with those dirty stinkin lousy breechloaders I like boxlocks and sidelocks equally!!