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Remington is the Oldest US Producer of Shotgun and Rifles

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Remington is America's oldest gun maker and is claimed to be America's largest U.S. producer of shotguns and rifles. Remington has been in business for nearly 200 years. Remington has developed or adopted more cartridges than any other gun maker or ammunition manufacturer in the world. They are headquartered in Madison, NC with site locations in NY, AL, SD, AR and KY.

Remington filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in March 2018, having accumulated over $950 million in debt.

Remington is owned by the Freedom Group which is a privately owned holding company which specializes in firearms. Owned by Cerberus Capital Management (CCM) the Group contains some of the world’s largest brands of firearms, including Remington Arms (the Group's de-facto leading member), Marlin Firearms and Bushmaster.

Remington Arms Company, LLC is an American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. It was founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, as E. Remington and Sons. Remington is America's oldest gun maker and is claims to be America's oldest factory that still makes its original product. 

Products

Remington produces Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Ammunition, Custom Weapons and Other Products. Here are some of their lines:

Rifles

Bolt-Action, Modern Sporting, Muzzleloading, Pump-Action and Rimfire 

Shotguns

Autoloading, Pump Action and Tactical

Handguns

Remington R51, Remington RP, Remington RM380, Model 1911 R1, Model 1911 R1 Enhances and Model 1911 R1 Carry

Ammunition

Shotshell, Centerfire Rifle, Handgun, Rimfire, Components and Peters

Custom Shop

Classic Series Rifles, 40-X Series Rifles, Rimfire Rifles, Handguns, and High Grade

Other Products 

TAC-13, TAC-14, TAC-14 Marine Magnum, TAC-14 DM, TAC-14 Arm Brace, TAX-14 Hardwood, Rifle Parts, Shotgun Parts, Handgun Parts, Gun Care and Sales and Clearance

New Products Introduced

Remington introduced this model in 2019 Remington Model 700 NRA American Hunter. The New Remington Model 700 NRA American Hunter, Purpose-Driven for the Fanatical Whitetail Hunter. A collaboration between the NRA's American Hunter magazine and Remington Arms Company, the Model 700 American Hunter was meticulously designed to be the perfect whitetail rifle. An impeccable balance of weight, length, knockdown power and upgraded features designed for the ultimate whitetail pursuer.

Remington introduced the RM380 Executive in 2018 which is an all-metal, mirco pistol designed for concealed carry. The RM380 also features a light and smooth double-action-only trigger, fully functional low profile slide stop, light slide racking force, and an ambidextrous magazine release. The replaceable grip panels allow for customization while the optimized grip angle allows for greater shootability and comfort.

Thermold Remington Product Available

Thermold Magazines sells the Remington Squeeg-E Operator Field Cleaning System that comes in black for $22.99.

Product Description 

  • Anytime, anywhere cleaning and clearance
  • Rem Squeeg-Es remove all dislodged barrel debris in just one pass
  • Coated, stainless, lightweight cable with swivel attachments help Rem Squeeg-E conform to barrel's rifling
  • Field Tools: 2-sided cleaning brush, flat/hook carbon scrapers, brass pin punch and lens pen
  • Rem All In Bore Cleaner offers high-performance on carbon, plastic, lead and copper fouling
  • Compact handgun cleaning rod
  • Universal kit fits into a handy, go-anywhere case
  • Universal cable
  • Handgun cleaning rod and T-handle
  • Scope lens pen

Thermold Magazines produces weapons magazines and has become the product of choice among military personnel, law enforcement officers, and sport shooters around the world with their products proudly made in the US. Time-tested quality and reliability. That's Thermold. Call 877-548-4062 and/or contact us.

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