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Make: Remington
Model: 514
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1965 (PM Date Code)
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action, Rimfire, Single-Shot
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece hardwood with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and Remington checkered hard rubber buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are a few minor compressions and handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. There is faint oxidation on the metal. The trigger guard has mostly gone to patina. The screw heads are sharp to slightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 514 is a classic example of the mid-20th century American single-shot .22 rifle—a perfect blend of simplicity, reliability, and accuracy. Produced from 1948 through the early 1970s, the Model 514 was often a young shooter's first rifle and was built to high standards despite its economical design. This example, manufactured in 1965, has clearly been well cared for.
Chambered in .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, the 514 offers versatility for plinking, small game hunting, or teaching safe marksmanship. This rifle retains about 99% of its original metal finish, with only light thinning and minor patina on the bolt handle. The bore is clean and sharp, rating a solid 10 out of 10. The hardwood stock has only minor compressions, and the checkered Remington buttplate remains in solid shape.
Whether you’re a collector of vintage rimfires, looking for a functional and nostalgic small-game rifle, or seeking a quality first gun for a young shooter, this Remington 514 checks all the boxes. With its excellent bore, crisp mechanics, and near-pristine finish, it’s ready to continue doing what it was made to do—reliably send lead downrange with precision and simplicity.