Model 14 dating by ser#

[jacamo]

I have a new to me model 14 the ser# C588xx
Any ideas as to the year it was made.
Thank you in advance
Jim

[Tom H]

Your serial indicates 1917 manufacture. Be aware of the fact that Remington did not always make guns in serial order. I have a 1914 serial that was made in 1925. I also have 52517, a 1917 number, that was made in 1920. Determining the exact date requires looking at several features on the rifle. .........tom

[jacamo]

Thanks Tbury & TomH for the information.
The caliber is 35Remington interesting rifle the sights have been changed to all lyman & butt pad added Someone cleaned up the stock it appears with steel wool. I cleaned it a little more & just put some boiled linseed oil on it for now. One day I'll tear it apart & make it match the forearm. The rifle is in pretty good shape with a nice bore & not much wear. Now if it shoots good I'll be very happy with the rifle
Thanks
Jim