Earliest serial# 81

[Mikeshoe72]

Hello, all! Quick question, what's the earliest (lowest) serial number 81 you own/seen? And does it increase value to have a low serial number 81?

[jack1653]

Hey Mikeshoe76,

Great Question. I do not know the lowest serial number of a model 81, but will say I know of one lower than my number 25. It is one digit lower making it number 24. My 81 is in the 25 caliber and is in excellent condition. I have seen pictures of the number 24 and it is equally in excellent condition. I have no idea whether a low number, other than number 1, would be of greater value than other model 81's. I know that my 81 is of higher value, in my opinion, because it is a rare 25 caliber and Remington made very few of the 25 in the model 81. Value is normally determined by condition unless there are special features.

If you have seen a lower serial number, please let us know more about the rifle. If you can get some pictures, we would love to see them.


Kindest Regards,

jack1653

[Mikeshoe72]

Not to be one of those "one upper" guys, but a friend of mine owns serial 22. It's in .30 and it's pretty nice! I will see if he will let me snap a pic of it.

[81police]

The lowest I've seen is #21. I believe it was on gunbroker sometime ago...