Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster Semi-Auto Rifle .300 Savage 22in Blued Steel, Wood Furniture, Open Sights
This Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster is a long-recoil operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in .300 Savage, with a 22-inch steel barrel and a blued steel receiver. It features classic Woodsmaster styling, including the humpback-style receiver/receiver cover, a tubular barrel jacket/sleeve, and wood furniture with a pistol-grip buttstock. Markings on the receiver identify it as a Model 81 and include the Woodsmaster trademark.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The action is very tight on chamber open and close. Refer to pictures.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster rifle
The Model 81 Woodsmaster was introduced in 1936 and discontinued in 1950, and this example is marked on the left side of the receiver with "THE WOODSMASTER / TRADE MARK / MODEL 81." The right side is marked "Remington / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." and it is serial numbered in the 15887 range. The caliber marking on the rifle is ".300 / SAV."
This rifle is built with a blued steel receiver and a blued steel barrel, and it uses a tubular barrel jacket/sleeve that is characteristic of the design. The stock set includes a wood pistol-grip buttstock and a slim wood fore-end, keeping the profile traditional and straightforward.
Sighting is handled by open iron sights, including a blade front sight mounted on a base near the muzzle and a barrel-mounted open rear sight with a stepped elevator. The magazine housing is box-type, and the listed maximum capacity is 5 rounds.
A ventilated rubber recoil pad with a white-line spacer is installed, with no maker marking visible. Length of pull is listed at 14.0 inches.