Remington 14,141
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I own one chambered in 30 rem. I got it from my grandfather and I have no idea how long he had it for or how many owners it had. The gun is in ok shape but the action has a little bit of play in it. I love the pump action but I find that there is about 1/16" of play in the slide when a round is chambered, which normally would not be a big deal. But if the slide is not fully forward the trigger will catch sometimes and will not fire without considerably more pressure applied.
I have not taken it to a smith yet because I don't have the money to repair it, or if it can be repaired. it still shoots fine but when firing I have to apply a forward pressure to the slide.
I really like the length of pull of the gun. I have long gangly arms so i need a long length of pull and this gun definitely has that.
Overall a great bush gun. It's also neat to hunt with an odd calibre like the 30 rem. Just to say you're different from the run of the mill 30-30
I have not taken it to a smith yet because I don't have the money to repair it, or if it can be repaired. it still shoots fine but when firing I have to apply a forward pressure to the slide.
I really like the length of pull of the gun. I have long gangly arms so i need a long length of pull and this gun definitely has that.
Overall a great bush gun. It's also neat to hunt with an odd calibre like the 30 rem. Just to say you're different from the run of the mill 30-30
Dorian Gray
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I've fired one in 35 remington and i had a hard time handing it back to the owner. they're seriously sweet. at my local gun shop there is one for sale in 35 but the guy wants like 600$ for it and i can't justify that. the rear sight on it is new and for that kinda money i want one in pristine condition. the 35 remington rounds arn't common here either and cost 35$ a box so i won't be getting it anytime soon. i do love the 35 remington cartridge though so i'll probly be picking up a marlin 336 chambered in 35. a new one is a little more than 600 @ epps so i think they'll be getting my money instead of the local guy.
madtrapper143
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Steep Rock Lake NWO
I believe I know that gun. The 600.00 spent on it would be far better spent than a new built marlin. Marlin's fit and finish and X bolt safties on the new rifles don't impress me. Besides a mint 141 Gamesmaster vs a new 336...??? can't see the comparison for qaulity or shootability. Go for the Gamemaster, I would.
regards, Darryl
regards, Darryl
All the old Remington pumps are hand fitted and extreamly well made and it would cost Rem about $3000 to make these guns today! I agree with buying the 35 rem. for the $600 as they are money well spent over a Marlin 336 built today, you could always locate an original rear sight or find an vintage peep for that 35 Rem ,and I bet you would enjoy it more as you wonder the woods! I just hooked a fellow CGN member up with a sweet carbine in 32, these are even harder to find and everyone who handled it was totally impressed and tryed to justify bying it for themselves, fortunately it found a great home! I just hope all you fine gentalmen understand we could not afford to make these guns now with the greed of the gun companies, the accountants want to spend $100 total on a gun and sell it for $700 and they don't care about the quality. I buy vintage as I am getting great value for my hard earned dollar and a far superior product. I hope the gun companies have there ears open and realize not all off us want beadblasted finishes and shoddy wood with awfull fit and finish, I would gladly pay a few more $$$ for a quality built gun with nice wood and a high polish blue on the metal. Sell there current product as an economy grade and put some hard work into the guns and us fellows will start buying them again, its unfortunate that this is the attitude of 80% of the gun companies, I know we will never have Winchester/Remington offer lots of different options as extras like the good old days, but this fellow would sure like to see it return to were they catered to your wants and needs, just my 2 cents worth Dale in T-Bay
I have a lot of rifles (over 100). When my son and i went deer hunting, i said "pick a rifle that handles well for you."
He chose a 141 in 35Rem. I thought for sure he would have chosen something like a Ruger Mini-30.
It is a very nice rifle. Mine has a tang sight.
He chose a 141 in 35Rem. I thought for sure he would have chosen something like a Ruger Mini-30.
It is a very nice rifle. Mine has a tang sight.
ninepointer
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Central Ontario
I owned one, briefly, a take-down design in .35 Rem. Just wondering, were they all take-downs? Too bad it was one of the most abused rifles I have ever seen, giving it about as much charm as a rusty pipe wrench. Fortunately I found a fellow who was rebuilding a Model 14 and he was thrilled to have it for parts, while I was thrilled to transfer it and be rid of the dang thing.
- Location
- Kawartha Lakes area of Ont
Yes, all takedowns.
Bob
Bob
Dorian Gray
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I just looked into reviews on the new marlin rifles and i guess i was wrong in thinking a new one would be better than a 141. people are saying they're not as good as the old ones and that remington now owns marlin firearms. any truth to that? i guess i could probably buy that 141 at the local gun shop but i don't really like dealing with them too much. there is 1 other dealer i could possibly go to in a 200 mile radius of where i am but i don't really like them either. they mark up their prices so high that it's hard to bite the proverbial bullet and buy anything from them. maybe if i bought that 141 in 35 i could send it down to epps and get a fixed rear sight put on it or something. anyone ever see 141s in 35 remington on the ee? i don't know if they're very common or not but i think i'd rather buy from someone on the ee than my local guys.
You're just trying to get me to post my boring old pics aren't you.
Have one in 25 and I really like it, sold another one with that had the special order rifle butt to my BIL. We've had some good fun shooting the old girls.
Mine was used as a finisher on his cow elk this fall and I got my buck with it too. Nicely built.
Negatives on the 14, the iron sights are too low IMO, the rear blade is barely visible over the receiver. I think this is why so many are fit with a Marbles tang sight although ours are from the first and second year of production which did not have holes tapped for tang sights.
They can be a little finicky when cycling the action, use firm delibrite motions and it should work fine, COL is critical if you're handloading for it.
