Info on Model 141 Grade E
Doug,
Beautiful Model 141, going through my 141 files I came across a 7 page Remington document that is titled " Model 141 HI-Cal. Slide Action Repeating Rifle Specifications" It is dated 1-22-40. It lists specs for the A, R, B, D and F grades, there are no specs for an E grade. Since you have an E grade from that time period, it may be possible that the engraving desired by the buyer was somewhere between the E grade of previous times but not up to the F grade specs. Would this example be left unmarked as to grade or would it be marked to the grade that it meets or exceeds? In your case it would be the former E grade. Remington would do what you asked for, if you asked for an F grade they would make it to their specs, if you gave them your own specs they would do that, but then what grade do they stamp on it if any?
Looking at the pictures, it appears to me that the engraving does not extend unto the barrel, is that true or does it just appear so? I too will be anxious to see pictures entered into the RSA archives, those managed by our Journal editor and available to RSA members.
Beautiful Model 141, going through my 141 files I came across a 7 page Remington document that is titled " Model 141 HI-Cal. Slide Action Repeating Rifle Specifications" It is dated 1-22-40. It lists specs for the A, R, B, D and F grades, there are no specs for an E grade. Since you have an E grade from that time period, it may be possible that the engraving desired by the buyer was somewhere between the E grade of previous times but not up to the F grade specs. Would this example be left unmarked as to grade or would it be marked to the grade that it meets or exceeds? In your case it would be the former E grade. Remington would do what you asked for, if you asked for an F grade they would make it to their specs, if you gave them your own specs they would do that, but then what grade do they stamp on it if any?
Looking at the pictures, it appears to me that the engraving does not extend unto the barrel, is that true or does it just appear so? I too will be anxious to see pictures entered into the RSA archives, those managed by our Journal editor and available to RSA members.
Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
Sorry I never got pictures of my 141E sent to Gene. The gun was sold to a Delaware collector before the pictures could be taken. It was an outrageous gun and I would like to have it back. I think the ribbed forend was a one of a kind on a graded gun, but clearly original because of the extra fancy wood.
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
Came across this old post while looking for any info on a new found gun. I recently bought a 141 that is marked E . The engraving looks factory to me it has a Whitetail buck leaping on left side panel and a bear on right side panel. I will include pictures of the gun. It is marked underneath the forward part of the receiver with ( Mod 141-E ) Serial number appears to be 12385 in first two pictures but I think the 8 could be a 9 as you will see in third picture showing serial number on triggers tang which reads 12395 See pictures. John Taylor
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
Here are pictures of the rest of the receiver starting with right side panel of receiver. John Taylor
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Now left side panel. This looks like factory engraving to me !! John Taylor
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
I don't see anywhere where engraver signed his work but I have read early on that they didn't sign there work. Here are pictures of top and bottom of the receiver.
Now the rest of the story !! 32 Rem Barrel has no engraving ahead of receiver like on all D,E and F grades I have seen. There is no barrel codes on gun. The fore end is a standard 141 fore end with small grooves and not fancy wood. The butt stock I believe is a later replacement. No checkering and not fancy wood.
I am sure something has gone on with the gun but no idea what or why ??? Please anyone with any thoughts chime in and give me your thoughts. Do any of you agree with me that receiver is 100 % Remington ?? Or has someone messed with that to ???
Any thoughts would be much appreciated . It seems the 141-E grade is a rare bird according to the beginning of this thread which was started in 2007.
Thanks for looking and hope to hear some of your thoughts !!!! John Taylor
Now the rest of the story !! 32 Rem Barrel has no engraving ahead of receiver like on all D,E and F grades I have seen. There is no barrel codes on gun. The fore end is a standard 141 fore end with small grooves and not fancy wood. The butt stock I believe is a later replacement. No checkering and not fancy wood.
I am sure something has gone on with the gun but no idea what or why ??? Please anyone with any thoughts chime in and give me your thoughts. Do any of you agree with me that receiver is 100 % Remington ?? Or has someone messed with that to ???
Any thoughts would be much appreciated . It seems the 141-E grade is a rare bird according to the beginning of this thread which was started in 2007.
Thanks for looking and hope to hear some of your thoughts !!!! John Taylor
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
My 141 E was signed by Carl Ennis with his characteristic "E" in the engraving. It's too bad that your gun is missing its E grade stock and forend.
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
Definitely an interesting piece. But I'm thinking the chance of that being factory engraving is pretty close to zero. Would be very surprised to learn otherwise. But I have been wrong before.
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
Here are pictures of the rest of the gun. These parts don't even slightly resemble a high grade gun !!! No serial number stamped on triggers lug or tang. small mark on underside of barrel. A dot before .32 rem ?? Stock is plain wood with wrong butt plate. Forend wood a little curl to it but not high grade. Roll stamp a type 9 . Serial number would be 1937. That's it.
Why would some one go through the trouble of engraving a receiver like that then assembling it like this ??? Could it be a rejected receiver engraved by a newer engraver that didn't meet the grade ?? Then factory worker assembled it to use ?? Maybe rejected because of two serial numbers didn't match ?? Dunno ???
And to Gamemaster32 I can appreciate you not thinking engraving is factory. The writing and numbers seem to be not so great engraving but to me the two side panels and top look factory. Maybe someday we will find out.
Thanks again for looking !! John Taylor
PS I wish Gene Myszkowski was still around !!! I miss his expertise and love of engraved rifles !
Why would some one go through the trouble of engraving a receiver like that then assembling it like this ??? Could it be a rejected receiver engraved by a newer engraver that didn't meet the grade ?? Then factory worker assembled it to use ?? Maybe rejected because of two serial numbers didn't match ?? Dunno ???
And to Gamemaster32 I can appreciate you not thinking engraving is factory. The writing and numbers seem to be not so great engraving but to me the two side panels and top look factory. Maybe someday we will find out.
Thanks again for looking !! John Taylor
PS I wish Gene Myszkowski was still around !!! I miss his expertise and love of engraved rifles !
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
I have a friend that owns a rare Remington mod 81-E grade also manufactured in 1937 it also has a bear on one side panel and a deer on the other. If you compare the the the engraving between the two I believe it was most likely done by the same engraver. I am posting blown up pictures of both. What do you think ?? The first pictures are the 141 then model 81 follows on both sides. John Taylor
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Re: Info on Model 141 Grade E
I believe the 141-E to be Remington engraved 100 percent !!! John Taylor