Refinished Remington Model 14 .32 Rem 22" Pump Action Rifle, MFd 1922
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 1912, 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 1922 example based on its serial number and will be a great rifle for the range. Please see ou
Make: Remington
Model: 14
Serial Number: 85141
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: .32 Rem.
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard Remington Model 14 markings.
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base that is machined to the barrel. The rear sight is a "U" notch elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The receiver is installed with a folding Lyman aperture peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a grooved forend, pistol grip, straight comb, and crescent metal buttplate. Some areas are shy to the metal. There are hairline cracks at the rear of the bottom tang. The walnut stocks have some nicks, dings, compressions, and scratches. The LOP measures 13 3/8" 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: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp. There is light to moderate pitting throughout the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The two portions of the receiver are serial matching. The receiver is plum. There are a few little nicks, small scratches, and spots of oxidation. The bolt has been jeweled. There are a few marks under the new finish. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. 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: None
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CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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