Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Model 14 Date of Manufacture
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Last edited by Remdawg on Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:01 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Remdawg
Seems like some confusion here. The 14-1/2 was only made in 44/40 and 38/40 calibers. Production ended around 1930. Model 14 production ended around June of 1935. One factory document says Serial number 128934 was the end of production. The model that replaced the Model 14 was the Model 141. The late Model 14 and the Model 141 had the model number on the left side of the receiver. With the high serial number you list, it is almost certain you have a very late Model 14. Early Model 141s had some features of the late Model 14 but started with a new set of serial numbers (if not #1, at least close.)
Now for the other item of interest. The grip cap may or may not be right for this rifle. There are a few things that might have taken place but I don't think a parker Bros cap should be on a Model 14. Is there any chance you can post some pictures? Go with a barrel date code.
Loren
Seems like some confusion here. The 14-1/2 was only made in 44/40 and 38/40 calibers. Production ended around 1930. Model 14 production ended around June of 1935. One factory document says Serial number 128934 was the end of production. The model that replaced the Model 14 was the Model 141. The late Model 14 and the Model 141 had the model number on the left side of the receiver. With the high serial number you list, it is almost certain you have a very late Model 14. Early Model 141s had some features of the late Model 14 but started with a new set of serial numbers (if not #1, at least close.)
Now for the other item of interest. The grip cap may or may not be right for this rifle. There are a few things that might have taken place but I don't think a parker Bros cap should be on a Model 14. Is there any chance you can post some pictures? Go with a barrel date code.
Loren
Re: Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Parker Bros. cap explained to me by a member who saw pics as not a factory fitting. Thanks