Make: Remington

Model: 81 Woodsmaster

Serial#: 29459

Year of Manufacture: October 1946 (C&R)

Caliber: .35 Remington

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Fixed Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel jacket is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC., ILION, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.” along with patent information. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “29459”. The bolt is marked “.35 REM”. The left side of the chamber is marked with the date code “ERR”

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set into a raised base dovetailed to the barrel jacket. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel jacket.

Stock Configuration & Condition / Grip: The stocks are two-piece replacement walnut with a smooth finish, exhibiting newer production quality. The stocks display only minor handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with the original metal buttplate, which shows wear around the heel and toe, typical of normal use. Overall, the stocks are in Fine-Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Professionally Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its refinished blued finish. There are scattered light handling marks throughout. The screwheads show minor scuffs from use. Markings remain clear and legible. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good–Fine condition as refinished.

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

Box Paperwork and Accessories: None included.

Our Assessment: Introduced in 1936, the Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster was the successor to the Model 8, continuing John Browning’s classic semi-automatic rifle design. Chambered in .35 Remington, a favored round for North American big game hunters, the Model 81 earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and powerful performance.

This particular example was produced in October 1946 and has undergone professional refinishing along with the addition of new, attractive walnut furniture. The original metal buttplate shows honest wear consistent with age and field use. Retaining approximately 95% of its refreshed finish and featuring a bore rated at 10/10, this rifle remains a superb choice for collectors and hunting enthusiasts alike.