Remington 141 rifle

[rchall]

Saw a Remington 141 Gamemaster rifle last week at a gun show. It was .35 Remington caliber and maybe the best one of these I have ever seen at a show. Maybe 95% overall condition and from the looks had never been used much at all. The dealer had $750 on it, but said he could
do better as he wasn't into them too much. No drilling or tapping or sling swivels installed on it. Just a clean original gun. Is he close as far as the asking price on this gun?? Thanks so much!

[35Rem]

yes! Bluebook says $1,100 at 95% + 10% for the 35 Rem

I think that number is high, though. Most have been modified is some way, however.

[2152hq]

I'd say a bit high on the price,,dispite the condition and the caliber.
Unless you're really in love with them and want a high condition specimen,,they are not fast sellers and the price should be able to be negotiated down.

An earlier Model 14 in the same condition and caliber would be closer to the $750 mark IMO.

BlueBook at $1100 + 10% for 35cal for 141 Fieldmaster,,,,,,
That's kind of wishful I think.

Just my .02

[35Rem]

Didn't say I agreed, just reported what that book said.
90% was $950 + the caliber premium.

I think that most were modified for scopes, slings, recoil pads, and various other things. They are pretty decent shooters and very fast. A much better gun than the 760, in my opinion.

[35Rem]

Mine has a scope, flaking finish on the buttstock (pretty normal...). Got it from a fella about 15 years ago for $250.

[Buckey08]

Dang, Those darn things show up at a lot of estate sales in my area for a whole lot less the the prices shown. I'm thinking $275.00 to $375.00 and that would be a lot. Not much of a market for that old girl!

[bettis1]

A M141 in .30 Rem. with a 2.5X Weaver scope was my first deer rifle. My dad bought it, a box of shells, and a gun case for $100. No 10 year old little boy was ever more proud of a present. It killed a lot of whitetails and turkeys among other things and its still in my safe. It's a very fast gun for woods hunting and the .30 Rem is simply a rimmed version of the .30/30 Win.

They don't sell for much now but, like the M8/81 and other old timers they have been replaced for the most part by more modern arms but they are still as capable of putting meat on the table now as they were 75 years ago.

Bob

[shouldazagged]

Not that I have any money, or the health to hunt anymore, but I'd offer five bills and see where it went from there. But I'd be buying it to use, not as an investment.

[2152hq]

Originally Posted by 35Rem

Didn't say I agreed, just reported what that book said.
....

Oh I realize that. Wasn't disagreeing with you.
The 'book' is just a guide anyway. A good source of info for ID purposes if nothing else. Market prices change all the time and it's hard for print copys to keep in step.

They are nice rifles. I liked the few I've had, never been able to hang on to one it seems. Should have kept the 'C' grade Model 14 in 35. That was one sweet handling rifle. Tang sight too.
I've found the Model 8 more to my liking of late though.

I've never been a fan of the 760 series,,but I just like the older stuff anyway..

[rchall]

Thanks all! I thought the Blue Book was high on this model,too. Maybe there's been a resurgence in followers of the 141?? I had one years ago with a scope on it and a sling, so i know alot of them have been modified in some way or another. It wasn't a bad shooter either. However, this rifle is as original as they get. The old guy just had it sitting in the closet for years. No rust or anything on it. A very nice specimen in my estimation. Maybe I'll offer around $450 and see where it goes.

[cussedemgun]

I have a M14 & a M141, both in 35 Rem. They're not pristine safe queens, but not real beaters either.

Of the Rem. pumps, the 35's are harder to find in real nice shape because the ammo has been easier to find so they tend to be users. I believe the premium for the 35's is because of the ammo availability rather than a real lively collector's interest.

The 'blue book' seems to have assumed all gun prices would inflate with the last buying frenzy along with the 'black' guns. Altho some handguns have increased in price ahead of average, the hunting & collectors class rifles seem to have held a rather stable price line.

IMHO for price, a better than average example would be bargain priced at ~$400 & $500 would be "collector's gotta have" price.

[2152hq]

Remington has moved the 35 Remington cartridge to the 'seasonal production' catagory (along w/ 30-40 Krag).
I find that makes it about a once a year product. Later it'll get scarcer than that. Maybe go to brass only like some other calibers have.

I don't know how the other mfg'rs are loading it or not.
I reload all of the Remington auto loading calibers and grab brass when I see it and it's at a reasonable price.

Loading the 25,30 & 32 Remingtons also put's be on the look out for the new production 30Rem brass as well as any late production ammo at a good price. The latter is a tough find.
The 35Remington will be a while before it lapses into the scarcity that the other 3 auto loader calibers have gotten to,,if it ever does.
But it doesn't hurt to keep reloading and stocking up in mind when you find the stuff reasonable.

It's a great caliber,,gets little respect except by those that have used it.
Just some thoughts..

[alwslate]

I had a nice 141 in 35 Rem many years ago. It got traded off when a
Browning Safari bolt action came my way. I see them fairly often on
GB and they bring good prices. $450.00 - $500.00 is more like it.