Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster .300 Savage Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 in Barrel, 1947, Walnut Stock
This 1947 Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster in .300 Savage is a classic American semi-automatic rifle with the distinctive long-recoil system and 22 in barrel. It features its period-correct barrel jacket with concentric muzzle bushing, fixed internal 5-round magazine, and original receiver markings. Walnut furniture and open sights complete a configuration that reflects the rifle's working heritage and design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The original blued finish shows thinning on the barrel jacket and receiver, with scattered scuffs, scratches, and minor areas of oxidation. The bore is semi-bright with strong rifling and is slightly dark toward the muzzle, consistent with rifles from the corrosive-primer era.
What’s Included
- Allen slip-on recoil pad (installed)
Chambered in .300 Savage, this Model 81 Woodsmaster pairs Remington's long-recoil, semi-automatic action with a 22 in barrel and a fixed internal 5-round magazine. This example dates to 1947 and was made in the United States.
The rifle's long-recoil system is expressed externally by the full-length barrel jacket and concentric muzzle bushing. It has right-side ejection and a right-side round-knob charging handle, reflecting the platform's original configuration.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front blade and an open rear leaf with elevator. The receiver shows drilled-and-tapped holes along the top and left side. Factory markings include "MODEL 81 WOODSMASTER" and "Remington REG. U.S. PAT.
OFF." on the receiver, with ".300 SAV" visible on the barrel extension.
The walnut stock features a semi-pistol-grip profile and a front sling swivel stud, matched with a walnut forend. The length of pull measures 12 in, and an Allen slip-on recoil pad is installed.