I used to have one in 35 Remington. I picked it at Nick's Guns (GA Firing Line) for about $375 (2009). Traded or sold it to another member on here in 2011, I believe. That was a fun gun. They have gone up in value a lot over the last 10 or so years.
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1942 Remington Model 81
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The model 8 special police is one of the coolest rifles I’ve ever seen! It was on scene the day Bonnie and Clyde bit the dust. I’m jealous OP. Hope she gives you many years of joy
I have a Rem 141 35 cal pump. Had it for 30+ years... never shot it. Also have 5-6 boxes of ammo. Want to sell, but have no idea of value. Good clean shooter. Reach out with any thoughts.
I agree with a good strip and clean "Only". But see if you can find new springs and replace as many as yo can find. Numrich is a goo dplace to start. Even though the gun runs it doesn't mean it couldn't use a little extra TLC in that department. The recoil and firing springs at a minimum. The reason so many older semi auto rifles and shotguns damage wood is due to oil saturation, weak springs especislly on a number 11, or a combination of both. A few years back I bought model 7400 in 270 Win. The owner said the cases were sticking in the chamber, and it wouldn't cycle.
I did full disssembly, removed all varnish, copper fouling and cleaned to near new as best I could witout disturbing the factory bluing. Replaced most of the springs. Took it out with the ammo I got with the gun and it ran great and shot even better.
It now has Leupold steel bases and scope, Now if I coud just find a Savage 114 Classic in 270 Win I'd be in 7 Heaven.
Please Note: As a honest disclosure I'm extreamly compulisive about such things, and do this with every used gun I buy, not to mention I just enjoy making great guns new again while retaining the worn finish. If I buy a Rat gun it will stay a rat on the surface, but be a finly rebuilt and tuned machine on the inside.
Enjoy your rifle, It's a beauty and deserves to see the woods as often as possible.
I did full disssembly, removed all varnish, copper fouling and cleaned to near new as best I could witout disturbing the factory bluing. Replaced most of the springs. Took it out with the ammo I got with the gun and it ran great and shot even better.
It now has Leupold steel bases and scope, Now if I coud just find a Savage 114 Classic in 270 Win I'd be in 7 Heaven.
Please Note: As a honest disclosure I'm extreamly compulisive about such things, and do this with every used gun I buy, not to mention I just enjoy making great guns new again while retaining the worn finish. If I buy a Rat gun it will stay a rat on the surface, but be a finly rebuilt and tuned machine on the inside.
Enjoy your rifle, It's a beauty and deserves to see the woods as often as possible.
