1213 RARE AND DESIRABLE, ALL MATCHING REMINGTON MODEL

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2026 Nov 06 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 3,000.00 USD
Estimated at 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
81 "SPECIAL POLICE" SEMI AUTO RIFLE FOR THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPT. Cal. 35 Rem. S# 19881. Mfg. March. 1942. Following the prohibition era of the 1920s when gangsters, bootleggers and criminals seemed to consistently overwhelm their law enforcement counterparts with firepower and sheer magazine capacity, it was clear that service revolvers and other standard issue weaponry were in serious need of an upgrade if law enforcement officials were to keep up. The "Special Police" conversion is viewed as their response. Initially developed in the 1930s as a conversion for the Model 8, the upgrade consisted of a detachable magazine of either 5, 10 or 15 rounds along with an extended forearm which was necessary to manage the recoil produced from firing in rapid succession, especially in the potent 35 Remington. The conversion was initially produced by the Peace Officer Equipment Company stationed in St. Joseph, MO. In 1936, following the introduction of the improved Model 81, Remington licensed the conversion with little success and would only manage to sell several hundred. Individually, these rifles adorn serious consideration from collectors. This rifle is marked on left side of receiver "POLICE GUN-PROPERTY OF SHERIFF DEPT. NO. 94 LOS ANGELES COUNTY". This rifle feature a full blue metal finish with sporting sights & 22" barrel. Smooth walnut 11 1/4" forend with pistol grip buttstock having checkered steel Remington buttplate. MAGS: 1 - 15 matching mag. CONDITION: rifle retain over 90% original blue with scattered scratches, wear to rear edge of receiver & pinprick oxidation. Original wood finish shows scattered handling marks along with gouges that pierce the finish on buttstock. Very good bore with strong rifling. (26-4391/MD). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.