Remington 141 in 35

[T.R.]

I've always liked Remington slide action rifles.  Years ago, I bought a used but not abused 141 in 35 Remington when I with USAF in Michigan.  I shot a young buck and two does, all one shot each.  Then sold this rifle when I rec'd orders to S. Korea.

I found a 141 JUST LIKE IT at a local shop for $325. including an older Weaver K-4 scope. I welcome any opinions about the pricing of this rifle.  Too high? Just right?  Bargain?

Thank you.
TR

[lrs]

I'm not an expert on the pricing, however, I'd jump on it, just b/c I would like to have one, and that's not all THAT much money.

[35Rem]

Sounds good. Decent Shape? What kind of scope mount?
Is that the Rock Bottom Price? or price tag? Always, less is better, but looking at auctions, 325 ain't bad. I paid less for mine, but that was 6 years ago. Cool guns, I love mine.

[Graybeard]

I have no real knowledge of what such are selling for these days but really there are so few nice ones around that is kinda immaterial really. You have valid nostalgic reasons for wanting one and they price isn't all that much. If you really want it I'd say jump on it fast before someone else does and you end up wishing you'd acted. Offer him a bit less and then buy it at whatever price you have to. How bad hurt can you be if spending no more money than that?

[TNrifleman]

I agree with you about the Model 141 and the 35 Remington cartridge. They make a great pair in a hunting rifle. I bought mine a year or two ago and paid a bit more than the price you noted. Mine also had a vintage Weaver 4x scope and is in excellent condition. I'd recommend buying that rifle. Graybeard is correct, it isn't much money and good ones are getting harder to find.

[T.R.]

I appreciate all the wisdom.

But I changed my mind about the rifle and spent the money on airfare and non-resident license for coastal deer hunt in northern California. Had a great time.  Missed one buck but shot an even bigger one next day.

Hunt was public land in Trinity County.

TR

[Passport]

Im looking for another 141 in 35 Rem, so if you are going to pass on buying the gun can I get the contact info on it? I have been looking for a nice one for some time and coming up empty.

[The Gamemaster]

The Model 141 was the predecessor to the 760.

There were too many moving parts in the 141 and the screw in the slide action gave Lot's of headaches.

There are no replacement parts for the 141, other than private collectors and gunsmiths that might have one or two of them that they bought for parts.

There accuracy was good for the time and they were made to last a lifetime.

Your price was about average - for one in good condition.  It's getting harder and harder to find one in any condition due to their age.  Definitely a collectors item.