| RARE Remington, Model 81 F.B.I. Rifle, .30 Rem Cal, MFG. 1941, S...
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RARE Remington, Model 81 F.B.I. Rifle, .30 Rem Cal, MFG. 1941, SN: 16231, Semi-Auto Rifle, 22'' barrel. In mid 1938, Remington & the Federal Bureau of Investigation worked together to develop a replacement for the Winchester Model 1907s, that were then in service. The FBI had become dissatisfied with the .351 Self-Loaders & sought Remington to come up with an alternative service rifle that could produce similar ballistics, but function more reliably. The Model 81 FBI rifle was Remingtons answer. An excellent history & production development of these rifles can be found in John Henwoods ''The Great Remington 8 & Model 81 Autoloading Rifles''. The FBI rifles, in actuality, was only a slightly modified version of Remingtons production Model 81 rifle. Aesthetically, most would not notice the subtle differences that were made to the guns to meet the FBI requirements. That is why many a hunter or gun trader has owned, used & traded one of these rifles without knowing they had a surplused FBI rifle. There were actually two variations, the first more easily distinguishable, the later more closely related to a standard 81. Of the early type, the most prominent features are the unique receiver markings and the Lyman 41R receiver sight. Please take note that the Early-Type comes in two configurations. One was manufactured without rear sight holes altogether, only a smooth barrel jacket. Another configuration was manufactured with rear sight holes & a factory installed Lyman #12 rear sight-blank.
The rifle in this lot is of the Early Type!
Identifying the Early Type FBI Model 81:
RECEIVER-Remington script & serial number were placed beneath trade name.
LYMAN 41R REAR PEEP SIGHT- mounted .5" from the rear of the receiver on the left hand side of the rifle.
TAKE DOWN SCREW- lengthened to approx. 4.45" (standard is 4.25") & shoulder added for lock washer
TAKE DOWN SCREW LOCK WASHER- dimensions 7/16 x 5/8 x 3/32.
FRONT SIGHT- special tall blade sight using standard dovetail. Made specially for use with the Lyman 41R sight.
BARREL JACKET-omission of rear sight holes & rear sight base plate on some rifles. Other rifles were manufactured with rear sight holes filled with a Lyman #12 sight blank.
STOCK DROP- increase in drop due to raising peep sight.
For reasons unknown, specifications for the FBI Model 81 were changed in 1944. This later version of the FBI rifle is the most difficult to recognize. This is because they so closely resemble standard Model 81s. Knowing what to look for with a close eye will help the collector differentiate this very rare version of the Model 81 from a standard production rifle. All of these Late Type rifles were still manufactured in .30Rem. For information about these rifles, refer to The Great Model 8 website.
On this rifle, the original flat pistol grip stocks are very good & solid, however the finish is very worn. The finish on the stocks is original, but has significant areas of scrapes, scuffs & flaking finish loss. In addition. there are several minor to small scuffs, scratches & contusions to the wood. This is not that uncommon, as many of these rifle saw fairly heavy use, all dependent on which location within the Bureau they resided. The original metal blue finish rates 90% overall, but with some abrasions or rub loss. Bore is excellent. The receiver carries the Lyman 41R receiver sight, while the barrel correctly has no rear sight provision & the correct special FBI tall blade front sight. Stock carries a period Hawkins ventilated recoil pad. 5 round fixed magazine. Tight action. A fairly rare & excellent collectible variation of the model 81. FFL or C&R Req. - Value: 1500 to 3000
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