I guess the question you're asking is when was this rifle manufactured, based on the serial mid-1913. What I'm not sure about is your mention of the .301 Bullet drop, the calibers of these guns were clearly marked on the left side of the barrel and on the brass shell head on the left side of the receiver. Its possible that the caliber could have worn off the shell head but since its recessed that doesn't seem likely.
If a .301 bullet dropped through the bore, sounds like it's a .32 Remington, the .32 Remington is identical in all respects to a .32 Winchester Special EXCEPT it's a "rimless" cartridge. Hope this helps and you're right, that is an interesting and unusual sight.
Regards!
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Re: Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Jim Peterson
Re: Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Roger that, saw the rifle on Gunbroker a week or so ago and you're right it was a good deal I just didn't associate it with your inquiry.
Here are my tips for a new Model 14 owner:
You will find that Remington ammunition seems to work the best, don't know why that's the case but I think its related to rim size. The .30 Remington is indeed identical to the .30-30 Winchester but is "rimless".
After firing 30-40 rounds in the rifle be sure to "snug up" the stock bolt, they will shoot loose thus making the stock far more prone to crack because it will flex against the lower receiver.
If you start reloading use nothing but round nose ammunition and use one of those factory rounds to set your bullet seating die, OACL is critical with these rifles.
Enjoy your purchase, the ammo alone was worth the price!
Regards!
Jim
Here are my tips for a new Model 14 owner:
You will find that Remington ammunition seems to work the best, don't know why that's the case but I think its related to rim size. The .30 Remington is indeed identical to the .30-30 Winchester but is "rimless".
After firing 30-40 rounds in the rifle be sure to "snug up" the stock bolt, they will shoot loose thus making the stock far more prone to crack because it will flex against the lower receiver.
If you start reloading use nothing but round nose ammunition and use one of those factory rounds to set your bullet seating die, OACL is critical with these rifles.
Enjoy your purchase, the ammo alone was worth the price!
Regards!
Jim
Jim Peterson
Re: Model 14 Date of Manufacture
Here's the deal, because of the feed system in these rifles (particularly with the early ones) they will not feed well with anything but ROUND NOSE bullets!
The rifles don't like lead bullets................don't use them unless you are going to fire them single shot. It is worth noting that even the "hang tag" that came with the Model 14 stated "Use Round Nose Ammunition Only"!!
I run a small shop in which I work ONLY on Model 14's & 141's, folks that don't heed the above advice keep me in business. You will get a jam by using lead bullets (the shavings will further add to your problems) and when these things jam they are not fun to clear.
The two small holes in the stock were "pilot holes" used during the stock making process but you could refer to them as "engineered crack starters".
Hope you take heed, best of luck!
Jim
The rifles don't like lead bullets................don't use them unless you are going to fire them single shot. It is worth noting that even the "hang tag" that came with the Model 14 stated "Use Round Nose Ammunition Only"!!
I run a small shop in which I work ONLY on Model 14's & 141's, folks that don't heed the above advice keep me in business. You will get a jam by using lead bullets (the shavings will further add to your problems) and when these things jam they are not fun to clear.
The two small holes in the stock were "pilot holes" used during the stock making process but you could refer to them as "engineered crack starters".
Hope you take heed, best of luck!
Jim
Jim Peterson