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In the world of firearms, Remington® is truly an American icon. Remington Arms® is the oldest firearm company in the U.S that still makes its own firearms and is the only company that produces both firearms and ammunition domestically.
It all started back in 1816 when one particular American from Ilion, New York, Eliphalet Remington Jr., wasn’t satisfied with the guns that were available to buy at the time. There had been certain notoriety among farmers in the area for building their own firearms, but they would often purchase the barrel, because it required a forge and specialized tools and was the hardest part of the gun to make. Eliphalet Remington’s father, a local blacksmith, sent his son to visit an established barrel maker in the city to buy a barrel, and in the process learn the barrel maker’s art. Upon his return home, Eli expanded his father’s blacksmith shop into the barrel making business and sold the barrels to farmers in the surrounding areas.
| Eli decided to take things even further and enhanced one of his barrels by making a flintlock rifle for himself. When it was completed, he took it around to various shooting matches. At one particular match, Eli and his homemade rifle came in second and caught the eye of many in attendance. Needless to say, orders to purchase it flooded in. From that time forward, Remington® was officially in the firearms business. The modern Remington® company is one of the oldest continuously operating manufacturing companies in the United States, and has been responsible for numerous patents and firearms innovations over the years. Since their beginning, Remington® has expanded production to include pocket knives, clay pigeons and even apparel, although they are most known for their quality and dependable rifles and shotguns such as the Remington® 700, Remington® 870 and Remington® 1100. |
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New to the Remington® line of products is the Remington® 1911 R1 handgun, a modern version of the old classic dating back to 1917. The 1911 R1 comes equipped with a seven round capacity, standard grip safety with a manual thumb safety, diamond stocks, walnut grips and fixed three-dot sights. The Remington® 1911 R1 is the first Remington® pistol in 91 years and is the perfect choice for those looking for a handgun for concealed carry or personal protection. If you want a rifle or shotgun from a company with a long, proud heritage of American innovation, look no further than a quality Remington® firearm.
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