Remington Model 14 Forearm

[Bob Smalser]

I've been asked to turn a walnut forearm for a Remington Model 14 pump, duplicating the original. Apparently nobody is making replacements today.

Problem is, I don't have a forearm as a model. I have good photos and I'll have the rifle, so length, contour and inside bore dimensions won't be a problem. What I need help with is the exact outside diameter. Could a Model 14 owner with a calipers provide me the fattest dimension?

Thanks,

Bob

[rem141]

Bob, I enjoyed your two restoration articles, thanks very much, I am sure you spent alot of time to do the excellent photos and the well written text. Excellent job. I measured about 10 Model 14 forends at the fattest part and they vary from 1.385 to 1.440 inches, most around 1.410 inches.

[Bob Smalser]

Thanks. Glad I have a range. Thicker is easier.

If I have to turn a reproduction on the lathe I'll document it, as nobody is making replacements. After I break one or two blanks trying to turn something that fragile on the lathe I'll show you why nobody is making them.