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Model 81 Police Special Question

koz5614koz5614 Member Posts: 57 ✭✭
edited March 2009 in Ask the Experts
I am interested in purchasing a Remington Model 8 or 81 Police Special with the extended magazine. They are very difficult to locate, but I have a lead on a Model 81. It is supposedly in 85+% condition, but I have yet to see it. Can any of the experts tell me what I should expect to pay for one of these rifles? I tried the search fuction, but had no luck. Thanks for your help.
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  • koz5614koz5614 Member Posts: 57 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is a Model 81, .35 Rem with a 15 round magazine. The gun comes with one mag. It was made in 1942 and the receiver is stamped with the PD that owned it.
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  • koz5614koz5614 Member Posts: 57 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    From the info that I gathered from the owner, the receiver is marked "Police Special" on the left side. He did not mention any markings on the magazine. What should be stamped on it?
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  • koz5614koz5614 Member Posts: 57 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info. As I am new to the Remington 81 market, what dollar amount should I offer for the rifle?
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  • koz5614koz5614 Member Posts: 57 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to all the members for their help. I did end up purchasing the rifle. It is a legitimate Model 81 Special Police with matching 15 round magazine, extended forearm, and sling swivels. It is in beautiful shape. It was a former LA County Sheriffs Dept. Gun and is so marked on the receiver. Date code indicates January, 1942 production. Thanks again for your input.
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