Serial Matching Remington Model 14 .30 Rem 22" Pump Action Rifle, MFd 1931
Our Assessment: With Marlin and Winchester owning the Lever Action market, Remington was looking for a way to bolster sales in other categories. The Model 8 was a semi-automatic rifle, introduced in 1908, and while sales were decent, they were not what was hoped for. As a result of these two facts, Remington gave the high-powered rifle market another shot with a Pump Action. John Pedersen, the inventor of the Pedersen device used on rifles in WWI, had already designed several Remington shotguns. He was given the assignment to design a high-power pump to compete with Marlin & Winchester's lever actions. In 1913, Remington introduced the Model 14 pump - or slide-action rifle in four chamberings, .25, .30, .32 and .35 Remington. Two design features that were particularly novel were the spiral magazine tube that prevented the point of one bullet from resting on the primer of the next cartridge, and how the magazine itself moved with the fore-end. This one is a 1931 example based on its serial number and is in Very Good Condition. It has been upgraded with nice looking checkered walnut stocks with a capped pistol grip and cheekpiece. This will be a nice addition to your arsenal. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: 14
Serial Number: 117711
Year of Manufacture: 1931
Caliber: .30 Rem.
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard model 14 markings.
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed ino a raised base that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a "V" notch elevator sight. The sights have been painted white. The top of the trigger guard portion of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are upgraded custom walnut stocks with checkering, steel capped pistol grip, striaght comb, cheekpiece, and shotgun style metal buttplate. The stocks have some scratches, scrapes, compressions, and areas of discoloration. The checkering is strong. Sling studs have been added to the belly and magazine tube hanger. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are scattered areas of discoloration and oxidation. There are some nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are some areas of thinning and finish loss. There is finish wear on the edges. The screw heads are lightly marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a leather sling.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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