From the introduction of the Remington Autoloading Shotgun in 1905 until 1949 with the introduction of the Model 11-48 and "Sportsman" 48, Remington ribs on their pumps and autoloaders were milled integral with the barrel.

To my eyes, and I was raised by a Father who despised all bottom dumper pump guns, the Remington Model 17 looks "right" while the Ithaca Model 37 with its cheaper to Machine flat-sided receiver has always looked cheap. You can cover it with $2000 of Bill McGraw engraving and it still doesn't look as nice and graceful as a Remington Model 17.

Last edited by Researcher; 11/20/14 12:18 PM.