Make: Remington

Model: 14

Serial Number: 64075

Year of Manufacture: 1918

Caliber: .30 Remington

Action Type: Pump / Slide Action Takedown Rifle, Unique Spiral Magazine

Barrel Length: 24″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade Marble No.3 sight, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn u-notch elevator sight, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear of the receiver, on the trigger guard portion, has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes that have been stripped.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece walnut set with a pistol grip, 12-grooved slide handle, straight comb, and Remington checkered aluminum buttplate. There are some scattered light compressions and a few little marks through the finish. There are some marks into the wood that have darkened with age. There is oil discoloration on the wood where it meets the metal. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered steel Remington buttplate. The plate has lost its finish mostly on the peaks of the checkering, around the trim, and primarily on the heel and toe. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is defined though a bit shallow in some places. There is light erosion throughout the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. There is finish loss on the magtube, leading edges, bottom of the receiver, and on the barrel near the receiver. Most of the bluing has turned to a deep patina. The screw heads are tool marked but retain strong serviceable slots. The markings are clear and strong. There are some heavy machining/tool marks on the bottom of the receiver along the edges. There are scattered nickel and scratches. Some of the exposed metal has a faint erosion, with general oxidation throughout the rifle. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: As Marlin and Winchester dominated the lever-action market, Remington sought to enhance its presence in other segments. Introduced in 1908, the Model 8 was Remington's foray into semi-automatic rifles. Although sales were satisfactory, they did not meet expectations. In response, Remington ventured into the high-powered rifle market with a new approach in 1913, launching the Model 14 pump-action rifle. Available in four calibers—.25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington—this model featured innovative design elements. Notably, it had a spiral magazine tube that prevented the tip of one bullet from resting on the primer of another, enhancing safety. Additionally, the magazine moved in sync with the fore-end, a unique mechanical design to say the least. In 1935, G.H. Garrison reviewed the Model 14 and recommended several enhancements that were later implemented in the Model 141. The barrel length was increased from 22 to 24 inches for rifles and from 18 to 18.5 inches for carbines. The fore-end was refined with a beavertail design, and the stock was reconfigured for quicker handling, complemented by a more durable steel buttplate replacing the original aluminum. Regardless of the enhancements, this classic Model 14 is not just a practical choice but a distinctive one in the field of pump-action rifles. Featuring a unique, movable spiral magazine tube—a clever design not replicated in other models, this rifle will make an exquisite addition to any pump rifle collection.