Remington model 14 carbine

[northernbill]

I have been racking my brain, and scouring the net, trying to decide on a new "big woods" deer rifle. I think I have finally settled on an old Remington Model 14, especially the 18" barrel carbine. Problem is, they seem plenty rare in the few gunshops in this area. So that leaves the internet- I have avoided buying a rifle on the net until now, but if this is what I'm after, I think I have little choice. Does anyone have any experience with these rifles? What should I be looking for, and what should I be avoiding? Were these rifles as reliable as I have been led to believe? Are they very collectable? I'm not looking for a collector piece, if it is not already drilled and tapped for a scope, I will be doing it. What is a reasonable price range? Hope some of you can give me some first hand experiences with the Rem 14.Thanks

[oneoldsap]

I bought a 141 that was in rough shape except for the bore . I had the barrel cut down to 20" from 24 and drilled and tapped for a 760 front sight and a Williams guide rear sight . I refinished the Metal with baked on Teflon-Moly , for a weather proof finish .The rear sight needed a little milling to match the receiver contour . It is a slick handling little rig and plenty accurate  ( .35 Rem ) of course ! The 14r s are just too expensive . I bought this one online for $249.00 and put about another Hundred into it !