Any Comments on Spartan by Remington?

[DBski]

Interested in a new shotgun, looking at Spartan by Remington. Interested in Model SPR310 in 20 ga. Over and under or the SPR210 side byside also in 20ga. since I don't have a side by side. Do have a Remington1100 and an Ithica 500 (made by SKB) both in 12 ga. All will be used for small game. Any feedback on these Spartan shotguns?

 

[DPris]

Not directly on those models, but I do have a new 220 SXS 12-gauge coachgun here. Compared to the earlier Baikal version I also have from when EAA was importing them, the Spartan seems a little better finished & if the guns sell well enough for Remington to keep the Spartan side-line going, I think you'll see better parts & service support than under the EAA days.
Denis

 

[Mannlicher]

if there is one thing that the russkies are darn good at, its small arms production. I have examined both pre Remington Baikals, and those that are marked "Spartan". They are sound, robust, and well made. They are not necessarily pretty.