remington Model 14 1/2

[robertd]

Wife opened an old safe and found grandfathers old rifle. Just figured out it is a Model 14 1/2....where can I find some information on this old guy. It looks like it has had some use, but still works.

[robert d]

Walt....thanks for the information....I'll check the points you describe later on tonight when I get home. The gun looks like it could stand a good cleaning...should I do that or leave it as is.

[Guest]

By all means, clean all dirt and rust off the rifle. Watch the bluing. Remove rust with 0000 steel wool. Don't use much pressure. 14-1/2 rifles are rare. The rifle version has a 22-1/2" barrel while the carbine is 18-1/2". The Remington Society's Journal had a fine artical about the model 14 in the 2004 2nd quater issue. They may still have copies. Go to the home page and look. shot1too@aol.com

[DavidFagan]

By all means, clean all dirt and rust off the rifle. Watch the bluing. Remove rust with 0000 steel wool. Don't use much pressure. 14-1/2 rifles are rare. The rifle version has a 22-1/2" barrel while the carbine is 18-1/2". The Remington Society's Journal had a fine artical about the model 14 in the 2004 2nd quater issue. They may still have copies. Go to the home page and look. shot1too@aol.com

http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/jou ... al_02_2004

There been a few remshot's replies as well, you can search the online index
http://www.remingtonsociety.com/journalsDB/journals.php
click search and put model 14 iin the title search box.

[robert d.]

Thanks for the replies....this gun does have the thumbnail safety plus some sort of a screw on the side of the gun....trigger tensioner ?....but I plan on cleaning her up. If anyone would like to trade, the wife says she would like a 20 side by side or over under for quail and doves...short stock, etc. Built for a woman...she shoots right handed, but is a lefty. Any interest, please respond to robert@reveilletruck.com ...thanks.