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Remington was founded in 1816. Eliphalet Remington II believed he could build a better gun than he could buy. Farming communities in the region were famous for their diverse skills and self-sufficiency, and the winter seasons were used for crafts that provided goods for self-use and also for sale. Eliphalet's father was a blacksmith, and wanted to expand his business into rifle barrel production. Local residents often built their own rifles to save on costs, but purchased the barrel. Eliphalet's father sent him to a well-known barrel maker in a major city to purchase a barrel, with the mission of observing the barrel-making technique. At the time, the method was to heat and wrap long flat bars of iron around a metal rod of the caliber desired. By heating and hammering the coiled bars around the central rod, the barrel metal became fused into a solid cylinder, at which point the rod was pressed out. After the young man returned home, his family added a successful barrel making operation to his father's Forge, in Ilion Gorge, New York.
Eliphalet Remington

He began designing and building a Flintlock rifle for himself. In the fall of that year, he entered a shooting match; though he only finished second, his well-made gun impressed other shooters. Before Eliphalet left the field that day, he had received so many orders from other competitors that he was now officially in the gunsmithing business. By 1828, the operation moved to nearby Ilion, New York, at the same site which is used by the modern Remington firearms plant.
The Flintlock Rifle

In 1865, Remington incorporated into a stock company, and the firearms business became Remington Arms Company. In 1888, Remington was purchased by Marcus Hartley and Partners, a major sporting goods chain who also owned the Union Metallic Cartridge Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Bridgeport site became the home of Remington's ammunition plant.

In 1912, Remington and Union Metallic Cartridge were combined into a single entity, called Remington UMC. Even today, Remington produces U.M.C. brand ammunition. In 1915, the plant at Ilion was expanded, and with this expansion became basically the same plant as today.

During World War I, Remington produced arms under contract for several Allies of World War I. As the war intensified, Remington production grew ever greater.

When the U.S. entered the war, Remington became deeply involved in the war effort. Notable contributions by Remington included development and production of the U.S. M1917 Enfield rifle, a simplified version of the British Pattern 1914, and development of the Pedersen device.

Late in the war, the collapse of the Imperial Russian government had a severe impact on Remington finances. Russia had ordered enormous quantities of arms and ammunition, but ran short of money to pay for the orders. They delayed payment, pointing to alleged defects in Remington products. When the Bolsheviks took power in the Russian Revolution of 1917, they repudiated the contract entirely. Remington was left with huge stocks of guns and ammunition, and no prospects for payment. U.S. government intervention was required to save the company from bankruptcy. Noting the explosive growth of business at the beginning of the war, and the precipitous decline at the end of the war, Remington made the conscious decision to promote and emphasize their line of sporting products. They viewed hunting products as a more stable business which might help them to survive future ups and downs.

During the Great Depression, Remington was purchased by the DuPont Corporation, which had made its fortune with improvements to Gunpowder. A year later, Remington purchased the Peters Cartridge Company; today, many of the Remington headstamps still have R-P on them for Remington-Peters.

In 1940, the U.S. Army became worried about its ammunition capacity, and asked Remington to collaborate in a plan for national expansion. With the aid of DuPont, Remington built the Lake City Arsenal and Denver Ordnance ammunition plants, and three more plants later on. Though the plants belonged to the U.S. government, Remington was asked to oversee their operation.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Remington branched out into other products besides guns, with the purchase of Mall Tool Company in 1956.

In 1962 Remington introduced the Remington 700 Bolt-action Sniper rifle. The rifle became one of Remington's most successful firearms, and quickly lent itself to developments of many sub-variants, including the Remington 700 BDL, Remington 700P for the Police and Law enforcement agencies (the rifle, later renamed 700P, is very popular among law enforcement agencies) and the Military M24 SWS which was the USA Army standard Sniper rifle between 1988–2010 and still serves among other armed forces around the world, such as the Israel Defense Forces. Other firearms companies designed and manufactured sniper rifles based on the reliable and accurate Remington Model 700 action.
Remington Model 700 used by the U.S. Police

In 1986, Remington closed its Ammunition plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut, creating a brand-new facility in Lonoke, Arkansas. This site was chosen as the geographic center of the sporting ammunition market. A year later, Remington built a new clay targets plant in Athens, Georgia.

In 1993, Remington was sold by DuPont to the investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.
In June 2007, a private equity firm, Cerberus Capital Management, acquired Remington Arms for $370 million, including $252 million in assumed debt. This happened because Remington was millions of dollars in debt and did not report a profit during the years 2003-2005.

In December 2007, Remington Arms acquired rifle-maker Marlin Firearms.

As of 2009, ammunition sales continued to remain high during the ongoing 2008-2009 United States ammunition shortage. Chief Executive Officer Ted Torbeck was quoted in the Chambersburg Public Opinion newspaper on 2009-11-30 from Remington's most recent quarterly earnings conference call as saying "Since the U.S. presidential election, demand for (ammunition) has risen amidst concerns that the new administration will further restrict the use or purchase of Firearms and ammunition and levy additional taxes on these products. Since that time we have responded by ramping up production, providing for additional employee overtime, establishing additional production shifts, and expanding our supply chain, none of which has required significant capital."

In October 2009, Remington Military products acquired Suppressor manufacturer Advanced Armament Corporation.

Here are some of the newest Remington centerfire hunting rifles today:
Model R15 450 Bushmaster

With precision accuracy, blazing-fast follow-ups and hunt-specific features, the Remington modular rifle revolution is taking North America by storm. And there's plenty of thunder in the latest addition to the family, the Model R-15 in 450 Bushmaster. Packing the big-bore wallop to knock any North American big game animal off its feet, this rifle also happens to be astonishingly lightweight and quick pointing.

It features an 18" barrel and is fully covered in Mossy Oak® New Break-Up™ camo. Like all in the R-15 family, it's equipped with a semi-automatic gas action, free-floated barrel and clean-breaking single-stage trigger and the receiver-length Picatinny rail makes adding optics a cinch. Uppers and lowers are machined from aluminum forgings for featherweight durability.
Model R25

Remington brought the hunting-rifle prowess, and a leading manufacturer of modular repeating rifles introduced us to the 308 Win platform. What emerged is a masterwork of game-dropping performance and hunt-specific features that will load any camp’s meat pole with unrivaled efficiency – the new Model R-25. An advanced, highly lethal blend of accuracy, fast followups and light recoil chambered for three of today’s most popular short-action hunting cartridges – 243 Win, 7mm-08 Remington and 308 Win. This rifle is everything varmint and predator hunters love about our R-15 in a beefed-up design that easily handles cartridges suitable for big-game hunting.

For peak accuracy, its precision-crafted 20" ChroMoly barrel is freefloated within the machined aluminum fore-end tube. Six longitudinal flutes forward of the gas block keep weight to a minimum and facilitate rapid heat dissipation. The barrel also features a recessed hunting crown to protect the rifling and aid in more consistent bullet flight. When it’s time to make the shot, the R-25’s ergonomic pistol-grip gives you unmatched control and rock-steady aim. As a whole, this rifle has a balanced, stable design that makes it deadly from the offhand position. True to our hunting market, the traditional two-stage trigger found on AR-platform rifles has been exchanged for a crisp, single-stage version that comes from the factory set at 4 1/2 to 5 lbs.
Its carefully tuned upper and lower are machined from rugged aluminum forgings. The entire gun is dressed in Mossy Oak® Treestand™ camo that makes it virtually invisible in the field. A 4-round magazine is included, and the R-25 is compatible with DPMS 308 Win-type magazines and accessories. Front and rear sling swivel studs are installed.
Model 750 Synthetic

In the field, patience is a virtue but when it’s time to take action, sometimes you need the speed of a Model 750.™ Its improved gas system provides faster, smoother cycling. And its balanced low-profile design handles like lightning. Rapid follow-ups are its specialty, but famed Remington one-shot accuracy comes standard.

Remington offers a synthetic version of the Model 750 for added durability in all conditions. The Model 750 Synthetic features all the new Model 750 improvements only with a synthetic stock and fore-end. Go ahead, throw that narrow window wide open with the quickest gun in the woods, the Model 750.
Model 700 SPS Camo

NEW Model 700™ SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) Camo puts legendary Model 700™ accuracy and reliability within reach of the most avid enthusiasts. It has a hammer-forged barrel, a X-Mark Pro® externally adjustable trigger system, a SuperCell™ recoil pad, hair-splitting precision straight out of the box, and ultra-rugged, ergonomically designed synthetic stock for superior weather resistance and handling. It’s dressed in Mossy Oak® Break-Up™ Infinity™ pattern, hogue® over-molded grips, 22" clean barrel standard calibres, and 24" magnum and 20" compact.
Model 770 Compact

It’s the latest, greatest edition of out-of-the-box accuracy and hunting performance from Remington – now in stainless steel with a rugged Realtree® AP™ HD™ camo stock. An upgrade of the famous Model 710,™ the new Model 770™ is the perfect choice for any hunter looking to fast-forward through the process of selecting a scope and components. It comes with a pre-mounted and boresighted 3-9x40mm riflescope. But most importantly, it’s built to Remington’s rigorous standards for accuracy and reliability. Simply choose your ammo and you’re ready to shoot.

It features the same great action and barrel as our Model 710 (based on the Model 700™) with super-accurate button rifling, and a more durable magazine latch. Other advancements include a new, ergonomically contoured stock with a raised cheekpiece for rapid scope-to-eye alignment, and grips are textured in all the right places for superior shot control. Offered in a selection of long- and short-action calibers, the Model 770 is the quickest route to legendary status, and a full freezer.

Being the next generation of the Model 710, the Model 770 exemplifies quality, reliability and convenience. It’s chambered for the mild recoiling 243 Win. and comes out of the box with a pre-mounted, bore sighted 3-9x40mm scope. Range- and woods-ready, the new Model 770 Compact is truly the ideal starter rifle.
Model Seven Synthetic

The first time you carry a Model Seven in the field, you’ll understand why it’s considered one of the finest dense-cover rifles in America. Lightning-fast in close quarters. Superbly accurate for the long shot. When you use the hardest-hitting caliber known to big game with short-action magnum cartridges, you need a longer barrel. So Model Seven rifles in these chamberings have a 22" magnum contour barrel.

The NEW Model Seven™ Synthetic features a black synthetic stock. Calibers include 223 Remington, 243 Win. (full size and compact), 7mm-08 Remington (full size and compact), 260 Remington and 308 Win.
Model 7600

Maybe you flinched? Or the animal turned at the last split-second? Either way, the Model 7600™ centerfire rifle will get you back on target – instantly. Because not only are they built to deliver legendary Remington® first-shot accuracy, they’re also designed for ultra-fast follow-up shots – without ever having to unshoulder your rifle.

The ever-popular Model 7600 is one of the most proven deerslayers in the woods. It has a 22" barrel, a four-round magazine and is available in wood and durable synthetic models. All of the centerfire pumps feature quick-release magazines and Remington’s rotary bolt lock-up design for exceptional strength, safety and reliability.

You can't find a big-game rifle with a better combination of practical shooting features: twin action bars provide slick, smooth operation for rapid repeat shots; a quick-release, drop-out four-round magazine that loads and unloads instantly; and a free-floated barrel that matches the accuracy of the best bolt guns.

An ideal cross-over rifle for pump-gun wingshooters. A Monte Carlo walnut stock with a satin finish is standard. An optional high-gloss finished stock available in 270 Win. and 30-06 calibers. Remington has taken the world's most popular pump-action deer gun and given it the extra toughness and weather resistance of a fiberglass-reinforced synthetic stock and fore-end. Metal work and stock have a black matte non-reflective finish, and the butt stock is furnished with a black rubber recoil pad. Like its walnut-stocked brother, the 7600™ Synthetic has twin action bars for smooth cycling; a quick-release, drop-out four-round magazine; and a free-floated barrel that matches the accuracy of the best bolt guns.

Great post! thanks!

Thanks for sharing.

Enjoyed the post. Took a lot of effort and time and I appreciate it. The one gun that stands out in my opinion is the Model 7 with a 20 inch barrel. If I was to start again I would grab one in .243.