Hi. I am new to the website and I have really enjoyed learning more about Remingtons. I own a model 14 .30cal(pump) with a 22inch barrel, and it has a lyman rear sight and is in the of range 95-98% condition(appraised in april '09). I was told that if I wanted to sell it, I needed to sell to a "specialized group" like Cowboy action shooters or a collector. It has a serial # of C (above the serial #'s) 6*****. Is this a wanted model for collectors and/or Cowboy action shooters? I see that some want the "E" and "F" models and others just need parts from another model 14. And are the C's more common? Any information that any of you have would be helpful.
Thank you.
Questions about the Model 14 .30cal(pump)
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shot1too
Re: Questions about the Model 14 .30cal(pump)
highbuck hunter
The Model 14 is a rifle that is collected. One in 95% condition is well sought after. This model is not used in cowboy shooting. With the "C" above the serial number, you have an early rifle. In this case the "C" does not stand for the grade of the rifle but means the rifle is a model 14. When you talk about the "E" and "F" Model 14 it stands for the grade. If your rifle has high grade wood with checkering it could be a "C" grade. If there isn't any engaving and standard straight graid wood, you have an "A" grade. The higher the grade A, C, D, E,F the more the rifle could be worth. In my opion, the best way to sell a collector's gun is to a collector that wants it. They will pay more for a gun they want. If you want to check on value look at the Bule Book Of Gun Values. You can also look on gun auction sites like gunbroker or auctionarms and see what they sell for. Yo should also know that Remington quit making the ammunition for your gun. There are some small ammunition makers that sell it but in general it is not common ammunition. This means most hunters would not want the rifle to use. The Model 14 was made from 1912 to 1935.
Loren
The Model 14 is a rifle that is collected. One in 95% condition is well sought after. This model is not used in cowboy shooting. With the "C" above the serial number, you have an early rifle. In this case the "C" does not stand for the grade of the rifle but means the rifle is a model 14. When you talk about the "E" and "F" Model 14 it stands for the grade. If your rifle has high grade wood with checkering it could be a "C" grade. If there isn't any engaving and standard straight graid wood, you have an "A" grade. The higher the grade A, C, D, E,F the more the rifle could be worth. In my opion, the best way to sell a collector's gun is to a collector that wants it. They will pay more for a gun they want. If you want to check on value look at the Bule Book Of Gun Values. You can also look on gun auction sites like gunbroker or auctionarms and see what they sell for. Yo should also know that Remington quit making the ammunition for your gun. There are some small ammunition makers that sell it but in general it is not common ammunition. This means most hunters would not want the rifle to use. The Model 14 was made from 1912 to 1935.
Loren
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highbuckhunter
Re: Questions about the Model 14 .30cal(pump)
Loren, Thank you so much for all of the information on the M-14. The rifle is straight graid wood. And it is believed to be grade "A". When it was appraised last month the guy appraised it at $800-$900. I have looked on gun brokers.com and I found one that was in poor condition and the seller wanted $995, which I thought was much too high(his 14 did not have any bids on it). His rifle had cracks in the stock and the metal was pitted really bad. It was also a 18inch, which I know is worth 1/3-1/2 more than mine is. Thank you for the information again, It is fun to learn more about the gun.
Thanks again,
Danny
PS This is a great website to be apart of!
Thanks again,
Danny
PS This is a great website to be apart of!