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Old 02-09-2011, 02:38 AM
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Just when I thought I've seen everything.......
I walk into my local Gun store, the owner had just bought this Remington off a 90 something year old man. The "old man" stated he "bought the Remington new when he was a young man", and he had never shot it. When the old man left, I told the owner I'll buy it, without even knowing exactly what it was, but I knew it was something cool.

I paid $200.00 (out the door) for the Remington. Took it home, and cleaned it up. The Remington didn't need much cleaning, mainly getting the dust off of it. It does appear to have never been shot. Any oil that had been on it seemed to have dried up, and turned to a varnish. It cleaned up easily.
I had never heard of a Remington 341-P before. I did some research on www.rimfirecentral.com

It's a bolt action, tube fed, .22 LR. The 341-P's were made between 1936, and 1940. There is no serial number on it, but there is a code "EG" stamped on the barrel. The "E" is the month, and "G" is the year the Remington was made. According to a Remington chart the 341-P was made October, 1938. The "P" in 341-P stands for Peep (as in peep sight).

Other things I learned about the 341-P is the hooded front sight came with four interchangable sights that slide into the hood. Unfortunately the 341-P only came with one. It's a post front sight. The rear sight has a knob on the left side, to take out the bolt, loosen the knob on the left, and the sight tilts up. The knob that releases the rear sight is also a peep sight, it has a smaller aperture than the one set up on the rear of the sight. The way the 341-P ejects is real neat. As the bolt comes back there is a elevator type braket that lifts up out of the receiver, ejecting the casing.

I was right, this is a cool rifle. A lot of thought went into this Remington. They just don't make them like this anymore.
Sorry about the ****** pictures, but it's to cold, and to much snow outside.






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Old 02-09-2011, 02:43 AM
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What an amazing find! Congratulations to you! And the price you paid was also amazing!

So tell us: Do you plan to shoot this Remington?
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Old 02-09-2011, 02:48 AM
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Heck yes I plan on shooting the 341-P. It has waited 73 years. I think its about time it was shot.
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Heck yes I plan on shooting the 341-P. It has waited 73 years. I think its about time it was shot.
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I don't know what I would do, to tell you the truth. Does it have any collector value that would be affected by shooting it? If not, I would say go ahead...

I have a strong interest in World War II history, and for a number of years, I looked for a good-condition S&W Victory Model, just because...

A couple of years ago, on this Forum, I came upon an amazing find, a new condition, unfired 4" Victory. The price was commensurate with the condition, but I bought it immediately. It is truly in new, unissued, unfired condition, and my Jinks letter states it was made in 1942. I've had a couple of people suggest I should fire it, because "it was meant to be fired", but there is just something about having a firearm that old that has never been fired, so no, I won't do it.

Please keep us posted. And congratulations again...you truly were in the right place at the right time!
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:16 AM
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Very cool gun. I bought a 512 last year that had a Lyman 5A scope on it for $250OTD (the scope is worth twice that) it is the later version of the 341...bolt action tube fed. Shoots good and yours should be a tack driver.
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:50 AM
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Nice one John. I have never seen or heard of one of these before. I had a 513T and presently have a 521 T JR.
We'll have to shoot some crows off my back deck when the weather breaks.
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That is a great find, congratulations.
I have one just like it, but it has a serial # on the barrel. It must be a later one.
I love the sounds and smell of .22 rifle shooting.
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Wow finally another person with a 341! I own one with out the peep sights and it is a little tack driver. Mine was made in Feb of '37. Parts are really hard to find though. I had a small part in the bolt break and it took a long hard search to find the part. I eventually found a spare bolt and purchased it to have on hand. I spoke to the Remington Historian a few years back and he told me they quit making it because of production costs. He sent me a xerox of the manual, if you like I'll send you a copy.

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Old 02-18-2012, 10:43 PM
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I was lucky too buy a 341-P at a gun show today. And as to the manuel I could sure use one too if you please. This one is in OK condition with small amount of rust at the stock line. The condition reminds one of a gun that sat in a gun cabinet for 30 years and was never used. Mostly heavy dust and gunk. And for the pricly sum of $100.00 I couldn't say no!
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Good for you! What a wonderful find. Probably shoots as good as it looks.
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I just bought one at an auction, to add to my fledgling Remington rim fire collection! Not as nice, you got an amazing deal. I found your post to be quite helpful as I could not figure out at first how to get the bolt out!. Seeing your post was great. Thanks.
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:14 AM
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I have a 511 that I picked up 34 years ago. It dates from 1950...
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Great find! Glad you got it. They were a inexpensive rifle but very well made.

I wouldn't shoot it until it's 75th birthday!!! Just 2 years away. It is worth a little more than what you paid for it I know that for sure!!

I have never owned a 341. I have owned several 512's, 510 & 511s. A couple of 513-T's and a 513-S and a couple of 521-T's. All great shooters for what they are. That gun was made to last a lifetime if taken care of. Unfortunately most weren't.

If you want to sell it think of me!

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Old 12-23-2012, 11:59 AM
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While having coffee this morning, I decided to do a bit of looking around on the internet to find out more about my 341 P that has been handed down in my family. Mine was mounted with a scope, but do not know the history. The only marking on the scope is "T3" stamped on the mounting bracket. Was this an option in '36 - '40? I'm also looking for a manual.

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Old 12-23-2012, 12:20 PM
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Aloha,

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I had a 511 that I had the barrel shortened to 18+ inches.

It was a tack driver.

Like a fool I sold it with scope to a friend for $25

This was over 30 years ago.

I still have Regrets about selling it.
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Old 12-23-2012, 02:21 PM
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Whitecoyote-That is a nice looking 341P I would love to own! I would certainly shoot it-you aren't going to lose much $, it might sell for $300-350 and well worth it in that condition and will always be worth $200 even after you shoot thousands of rounds!
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TexasTim-I think the best thing you can do is buy the "Remington .22 Rimfire Rifles" by John Gyde and Roy Marcot. It has a lot of information and Great pictures! According to the book the 341PT Special "was drilled and tapped for a 4-power Weaver No.344 scope and #3 mount (later replaced by a Lyman #422 Expert scope)." I had a 341P with the Weaver 344 and side mount but it wasn't in the wonderful condition of the OP's rifle (I would have kept it if it had been!). Very accurate gun!
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You are one lucky person. That is a very, very nice gun. Enjoy it.
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My dad recently gave me a 341-p made in October of 1936. I constantly shoot that gun and have never had any problems with it. A really fine rifle.
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:34 PM
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Welcome to the forum conner2206. Good folks here!

Great find whitecoyote. I would shoot it for sure. The remington 22's are really nice and accurate guns. I have a 510 handed down from my dad that was my grandfathers squirrel gun. I also have a 552 speedmaster with factory weaver 4 power scope. It was handed down from my dad. He bought it new after he was back from the war. I shot my first squirrel when I was 12 with it.. Sorry to ramble..tis the season, I guess.

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You have a real jewel there. The 341 was manufactured for only four years (1936-1940) and sold into the early 40s, so it's pretty rare. It was replaced by the Remington 500 series rifles, 510,511,512,550 etc., which had a common receiver and were cheaper to manufacture.
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I can't wait to hear how it shoots. I think you have a tack driver.
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Got one a few years ago from a co-worker. It was a relatives rifle found in an attic. Stored there over 20 years as far as he knew, could have been longer. Rust all over it, but the bore was OK. If I was to refinish it the stampings would be gone. It shot great. Paid $40 for it. The hole by itself was me and old eyes.


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I have my father's original 341-P along with the manual..... it was his rabbit gun.... knowing him shot a couple times.....
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A steal and a great looking gun. Put a little extra in the offer plate next week.
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I have a Remington 341, 22 cal, this gun has a tin tab on the stock that has number ADS 38 stamped on it

On the toe of the stock, there is a coin that reads " good for 25 cent trade in "

Ever see this before ?
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I have my dads 341 that was given to him upon his return after World War II by his dad, my grand father. The reason for the gift was my grandfather had my dads Remington 34 in his truck after dad left for the war and it was stolen. Dad always said he liked his 34 better but not that big of a change. This was the first firearm I ever shot as a kid growing up and they are very accurate. Needless to say mine is priceless.
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Great piece. I shoot its predecessor, the M34P. Wickedly accurate with a fine, fine trigger.

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So, I haven't touched a firearm since I was about 9 yrs old. My dad used to take us out to the old train trestles for target practice on soda cans. Now I'm 40 yrs old, and dad is 73. Dad has a heart condition and he was in hospital last week. Whole time in there, he told of how he wanted to try out his new 308 rifle. So, I promised we'd go to the range to try it out, and he suggested we start with the .22 rifle. I said, 'that sounds like a good idea' ... Dad's .22 is an old 341-p in perfect condition blue as it is true and not a scratch on the stock. The peep sight is just about as cool as it gets!! So much fun! The bolt action as smooth as a summer breeze. We had more fun with that old .22 than we could stand. I didn't get any tight clusters, but I turned that target into swiss cheese at 100 yards. If you want some leisurely, good old country style target shooting this little rifle can't be beat, update --- as I was typing this, without me knowing, my dad went down to the local pawn shop to buy me a .22 ... he ended up getting a 500 series remington. He called me over to his house and gave me the 341-p just now .. I was speechless, and he wouldn't take no for an answer --best day ever .. so cool!
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Old 12-30-2013, 01:48 PM
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i have a 341p it has sn. 49003 has the peep sight and front site hood. picked it up at a garage sale looks all original.
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The LGS has one for sale, saw it when I worked there last Sat. Cool gun, I'll have to take another look at it. It has the peep site like in the orig post. Larry
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WhiteCoyote: Please call me to discuss specifics about this rifle. I own one also and would like to know where I may find some Front and Rear Replacement Sights... possibly "Original". Feel Free to call me on 970-946-2867 in SW Colorado.

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I picked one up a few years ago under similar circumstances. If you look on the underside of the left barrel in front of the forearm you might find a serial number, mine has one.
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White Coyote: What a nice find! I have a 341-P but it's a bit beat up. It belonged to my brother, a farmer in Iowa, and he sometimes carried the rifle on his tractor for rabbits and pheasants while picking corn in the fall. I learned to hunt rabbits and shoot a rifle an the farm at age 12 using his 341-P. When my brother died of a heart attack in 1987 I bought the rifle from his wife.

I knew this rifle was manufactured between 1936 and 1940 but didn't know how to determine what year until I read on this forum. My 341-P has a "EE" so it would have been manufactured in October 1936. My brother installed an elevated rear sight on the rifle because the rifle is missing the type of rear sight shown in the photos on this site. Darn thing doesn't shoot worth a darn unless it's on a good rest, Otherwise the end of the barrel seems to move all over the place. I also have a fairly nice Remington Model 34 that I've owned since I was about 18.

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This is an old thread that seems to keep going.
I have a 341P that was given to my father as a Christmas present by his brother-in -law whose family owned a hardware store. That was pre WW2. This was the gun I learned to shot with. Still have it and will go to my son or grandson when I go. Very smooth and accurate but the trigger pull is heavy. I have a friendly .22 match coming up with some local guys. I plan to take it and do a comparison against my CZ453 Varmint and maybe the Henry 001 using the same high quality target ammo. Not really fair as the CZ has a set trigger, heavy barrel and 3-9 scope but I think the Remington will fair pretty well.
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Nice old Remington built when Remington took pride in their work and before plastic and castings. Built by hand by skilled craftsmen from walnut and steel. Not some mass produced "modular" design. Modular is just a slang word meaning "so shotty that anyone with a screwdriver and a pair of plyers can work on it". These old guns were built when tolerances were so tight only skilled smiths with expensive machines could work on them. These are not the throw away guns built today. These were made to be used for many generations.
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Just found this thread. It was a nice walk down Memory Lane. I got my Dad's 341. He got it for his 20th birthday in 1939. He made it through WW II in the Marines but passed in 1962 when I was 14. The gun had not been shot in over 50 years. I am cleaning it up and it works great. Really accurate off hand with only notch and post sights. My son and grandson will inherit it and have a lot of fun when I am ready to give it up.

It's hard to believe that it cost less than $20, but in the late 30's that was a lot of money. Now ammo is in the vicinity or 10 cents a bang. I yearn for the days of cheep ammo.
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Old 01-30-2017, 08:29 PM
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I bought a 341P a few years back for $40. It was well worn on
the exterior and stock was beat up. Had several colors of paint
spattered on it, but no rust and mechanically OK. The rifle was
one of most accurate 22s I ever shot. My boy pestered me till
I gave it to him. He didn't like the peeps, so we D/T and put a
K4x scope on it. At 40yds it's a one holer. Boy has since cleaned
it up and refinished the stock.
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Great piece. I shoot its predecessor, the M34P. Wickedly accurate with a fine, fine trigger.

picked up one of these myself recently
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For what it's worth, I had one of these as a kid, it was my dad's. My brother and I got to use it. I foolishly traded it off for something I don't want to remember. Since then I have owned 3-4 of them. So here is my story: I found one years later online and bought it. It came from NZ and was a rusted piece of S***. But here is the story of the one I bought online from Christchurch, NZ.

The rifle I bought arrived in the US after 911 with all of its rust, and it was a hassle to receive it in Reno at customs. Here's the best part: the rifle was used before WW2 for civilian training. As a result, it came with two serial #'s stamped on the barrel. One was the original manufacture's # and the second was what was stamped by the NZ govt. The New Zealand people had no guns to speak of for training for WWII, so they used rifles like this for training. After the war, these rifles were returned to the original owners with their second serial number intact and put back into the original owner's hands as they were donated for the cause. I bought one such rifle. They are accurate rifles and very desirable. Back in the day, one could buy a single shot bolt action Winchester that came out each year. There are countless models of bolt action rifles produced by them that are still collectable.
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I don't know what I would do, to tell you the truth. Does it have any collector value that would be affected by shooting it? If not, I would say go ahead...

I have a strong interest in World War II history, and for a number of years, I looked for a good-condition S&W Victory Model, just because...

A couple of years ago, on this Forum, I came upon an amazing find, a new condition, unfired 4" Victory. The price was commensurate with the condition, but I bought it immediately. It is truly in new, unissued, unfired condition, and my Jinks letter states it was made in 1942. I've had a couple of people suggest I should fire it, because "it was meant to be fired", but there is just something about having a firearm that old that has never been fired, so no, I won't do it.

Please keep us posted. And congratulations again...you truly were in the right place at the right time!
weather you do or not is your decision, but someone at some point in time will shoot & enjoy it . I think it should be YOU!!!
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