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Unread 02-25-2015, 01:56 PM   #23
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Seig, DelGrego worked for Remington as part of the Parker manufacturing group that had come to Illion from Meriden. He worked on Parker repairs and when Remington decided to get out of the repair business in the late 40s early 50s, Larry senior, senior bought the remaining Parker parts and took over all repairs as a private business. My 28 VHE was shipped in April of 1941. I only know that because I had a letter from Remington to the original buyer, confirming his order. Shortly thereafter, Remington issued a letter to all their distributors indicating that they were out of the civilian gun business by government decree.
Bill,

Thank you, this information is very interesting. I wish my father was around to share it as he was a real wartime history buff. Your 28 being a 139 guns earlier has me real curious about the ship date of mine and Remington's transition to military manufacturing.

Very interesting and exciting!

Edit: I spoke to Larry on the phone today, great no-nonsense guy and wealth of information. He spoke very highly of the late guns produced by Remington and explained the ejector issue with my gun which was an added bonus. Thanks again.

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