The Remington Model 51 in .380 ACP has a 3.5″ barrel and a blued steel frame with checkered grips. It’s a classic early-20th-century American pocket pistol designed by John Pedersen.

Built on Pedersen’s innovative hesitation-locked action with a grip safety, the Model 51 is slim and points naturally, making it easy to carry and maintain. It also makes an attractive piece for the vintage pistol collector.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Remington Arms
  • Model: Model 51
  • Caliber: .380 ACP
  • Action: Semi-Automatic, Hesitation-Locked
  • Barrel Length: 3.5″
  • Magazine: Detachable Single-Stack
  • Capacity: 8+1
  • Frame: Steel
  • Finish: Blued
  • Sights: Fixed
  • Safety: Grip Safety and Manual Safety
  • Grips: Checkered
  • Configuration: Pocket Pistol

Condition

Used

This pistol shows signs of previous ownership and age-related use.

  • Noticeable spotty finish loss on the right side of the slide
  • Handling marks and age-related wear elsewhere
  • Frame and slide are solid and serviceable
  • Bore is clean
  • Action cycles smoothly
  • Trigger, safety, and controls operate as intended
  • Overall, this Model 51 presents as an honest vintage pistol with visible finish wear.
  • Please review photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

Features

  • Classic John Pedersen design
  • .380 ACP chambering
  • Hesitation-locked action
  • Slim, snag-free profile
  • Grip safety and manual safety
  • Natural pointing angle
  • Blued steel construction
  • Checkered grips
  • Vintage American craftsmanship
  • Great collector piece