Remington Model 14 ½ A .38-40 Rem 22” Pump Slide Action Rifle 1915 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: LSB250802TS106
Make: Remington
Model: 14 ½ A
Serial Number: 43329
Year of Manufacture: 1915, C&R
Caliber: .38-40 Rem
Action Type: Pump Action with Factory Short Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS–UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / REMINGTON WORKS, ILION, NEW YORK U.S.A. / PEDERSEN’S PATS / OCT. 12. 09.JUL.5.10 NOV.19. 12. AUG.26. 13. SEP. 9. 13”, “Remington . TRADE MARK”, “38-40 REM. OR 38 W.C.F.”. The bottom tang is marked “REMINGTON / UMC / TRADE MARK”. The left side of the receiver on the cartridge indicator is marked “REM-UMC / 38-40 REM”. The right side of the barrel has a Remington Proof.
Barrel Length: 22 1/2”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. There is an empty dovetail under the rear sight from the original sight. The top rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with round grooved slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and serrated hard rubber buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is a small crack on the left and right side of the wrist at the receiver. There are scratches, compressions, and nicks. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion down the length. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear with finish loss on the magtube. The screwheads are sharp with faint tool marks. Much of the finish has worn to white or taken to a mottled light to dark patina. There is thinning on the leading edges, scratches, nicks, and intermittent oxidation throughout. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 14 1/2 A in .38-40 Winchester is a slide-action rifle produced by Remington between 1913 and 1934 as part of the Model 14 series. Designed by John Pedersen, the rifle was an innovative alternative to lever-action rifles, offering smooth cycling and a distinctive spiral tubular magazine that prevented pointed bullets from igniting primers in the magazine stack. The rifle features a 22-inch barrel, open iron sights, a blued steel receiver, and a walnut stock available in either a straight grip or pistol grip configuration. Chambered for the .38-40 Winchester, a cartridge traditionally associated with lever-actions, the Model 14 1/2 A allowed shooters to enjoy the rapid-fire capability of a pump-action rifle while using a proven and popular cartridge.
Though not as widely produced as competing Winchester lever guns, the Model 14 1/2 A found favor with hunters and sportsmen looking for a fast-handling rifle for deer, varmints, and medium-sized game. Its takedown design made it easy to transport and maintain, adding to its practicality in the field. Today, these rifles are highly collectible. Due to their heavy use, well-preserved examples are uncommon. The Model 14 1/2 A in .38-40 Winchester remains a unique and desirable firearm among collectors and enthusiasts of early 20th-century American sporting rifles. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
