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UNIQUE Remington, Model 81 KRIEGER (Modified detachable clip), m...
Item # 4161
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Started 2025-05-07 00:00:00
Ended 2025-11-21 22:35:25
   

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UNIQUE Remington, Model 81 KRIEGER (Modified detachable clip), marked .300 SAV. Cal., MFG. 1950, SN: 55898, Semi-auto take-down rifle, 22'' barrel, One of the features hunters & shooters desired from Remington was a detachable magazine rather than the standard fixed mag. Remington never offered this feature in the standard model 8 or 81& thus many a gunsmith or garage fiddler attempted a conversion. Most were little more than butcher jobs that often compromised functionality. There are a few exceptions however, & the most notable is the work of R. Krieger & Sons of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Their conversions were done using the rifles existing 4/5 round box magazine. What sets a Krieger apart from all other conversions is the outstanding quality of the machine work, an almost factory appearance. Krieger & Sons also had a gunsmiths working knowledge of the 8/81 action & knew the necessary alterations to ensure safe, reliable operation. It is not known how many of these conversions were performed, but we do know they were done in the late 1940s & early 1950s. Originally conversions were priced at $20. In 1951 Kriegers were advertised in NRAs American Rifleman, with conversions costing $25 & $12.50 per extra magazine. A Krieger is one of the few modification to an original factory rifle that does not typically detract from its value, rather most Krieger rifles demand a premium in todays collecting environment. On this rifle, the original factory flat grip wood stock & forearm are excellent, with numerous minor to small scrapes, scratches, contusions & flaking to the original finish. The original metal blue finish rates 90% overall. The receiver is fitted with a Marble's tang sight, while the barrel carries a rear blank & red fiber optic front sight. Stock carries the original checkered metal buttplate. Bore is very good. 4 shot detachable magazine. The bolt does not remain open after the final shot, which is always the case & a lost feature with the Kieger conversions. Sling studs. A quality & very nice looking Krieger 81 rifle in the popular hunting caliber of 300 SAV. FFL or C&R Req. - Value: 1000 to 1500

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UNIQUE Remington, Model 81 KRIEGER (Modified detachable clip), m...
Item # 4161
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