Dob on Model 241 Speedmaster

[Redberens]

Hello. I am brand new to this site, and I was wondering if anyone knows if the date of manufacture can be established by the serial number? I just picked up an old model 241 in .22 Short and was curious how old it is.

This is a terrific little gun. I'd seen Brownings similar to this, but never a Remington.

Also, does anyone know of any online manuals or sites that could show me how to take it down for cleaning? Thank you, Red.

[Redberens]

Well now I feel like an idiot. I saw the sticky thread, but thought it was just about the 7 series guns. If my little Speedmaster follows the same suite, then the barrel markings, 'TT' show it was made in 1948.

[John Gyde]

1948 is right. If you acknowledge feeling like an idiot, you most certainly aren't one. I use that defense all the time.

[RedFeather]

Had a 241 in short and am sorry I sold it. Try CCI pistol match. All you will hear is the action cycling about like a cap pistol without caps.

I called Remington when I got mine and they graciously Xeroxed me a saleman's brochure that was pretty informative. Had a cartoon character delivering his spiel. "So easy to clean. Just pull out the action and swish it around in a bucket of gasoline!" Well, wouldn't try that today....

Also, on AuctionArms.com there's always someone selling a repro manual for about ten or fifteen dollars.

Hope your's is as much fun as mine was.

RedFeather