Remington Model 14 ½ A 38-40 Rem 22” Pump Slide Action Rifle 1920 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,255.00
LSB#: 241207AA215
Make: Remington
Model: 14 ½ A
Serial Number: 77544
Year of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .38-40 Rem
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS–UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., / REMINGTON WORKS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. PEDERSEN’S PATS / OCT. 12. 09.JUL.5.10 NOV.19. 12. AUG.26. 13. SEP. 9. 13” and “MODEL 14 ½ A”. The bottom tang is marked “REMINGTON / UMC / TRADE MARK”. The left of the barrel is marked “Remington / TRADE MARK” and “38-40 REM. OR 38 W.C.F.”. The left side of the receiver is marked “.38-40 REM”. The right side of the barrel has a Remington Proof.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is beaded blade dovetailed and set screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch dovetailed to the barrel with an elevation wheel.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with round grooved slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and Remington checkered steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is a crack on the left side, bottom, and top of the grip at the receiver. The bottom right of the grip has a chunk missing. There are scratches, compressions, and nicks. Overall, the stocks are in Fair condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is faint intermittent erosion throughout the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% 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. There is finish loss on the bottom metal which has taken to a deep mottled patina with minor erosion. There is thinning on the leading edges, scratches, nicks, and intermittent oxidation throughout. The markings are clear. The cross bolt safety has been disabled. 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.
