Remington 14 1/2 .44 magnum

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I picked up one of these the other day in nice shape. The caliber is 44 remington magnum. I can't find out any info on the factory chambering them in this caliber. The brass cartridge head in the reciever says 44 remington. Anyone know anything about this gun?
 
I do. In fact I have an add in the Equipment Exchange, asking for WTB Remington 14 & 14 1/2 models. The 14 1/2 comes in 38 & 44 wcf. It's different from the 14 inasmuch that the magazine is not spiraled because its intended for the older style flat nose bullets. There are a rifle and carbine version, R model, and also in grades designated by a letter after the serial number. They were made 1913-1934 and are not as popular to collect as other more recognized make and model rifles with "modern" loads, i.e. Winchester. The receiver and barrel should have separate matching serial numbers. The 44 is NOT 44 Rem Mag. Values can range significantly based on condition, but generally run in the 500 range for a decent one.
 
It's chambered in 44-40 Winchester. Gun manufactures would not put the name of the competitors chambering on their guns. .44 REM = .44 WCF = .44-40. The Remington Society of America web site has some good information on these awesome rifles. Does your rifle have the DCP proof marks on the barrel?
 
It is 44-40 as said, but is easily converted to 44 mag by a good smith. I had I've had one done some years back that I still kick myself for getting selling.
 
Thanks for all the info. My gun has 44 remington magnum stamped on top of the barrel so it must be a conversion. It is a carbine 16.5 inch barrel. Maybe a re barrel? No dcp markings on it.
 
Oh my - a Model 14 1/2 Carbine that's been buggered by rechambering. That's a $700 gun today, converted to perhaps a $300 gun. Back in the day that was a cheap way to get a gun shooting again.
 
Can you post some pictures.

The only real way to see if it was a carbine or not, is to see where the first magazine hanger is located in front of the pump handle. If it is only about half an inch then it was a full length rifle with a second one further out, but now cut down to 16.5". If it was a carbine in the first place it should have the first magazine hanger further out at about 2" from the end of the pump handle and then it was also cut down to 16.5" as the original carbine barrels were 18.5" long initially. It could also be a complete rebarrel. Are there any markings on the barrel?

Truely sad to see these get bubba'd. Although now you have a really great carbine in a modern caliber

I just picked up a really nice model 14 in .30 Rem with the thumbnail safety. I'll try and post some pics soon.

Ian
 
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