Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster – .35 Rem – Rem Mod 81 – Model 8 – Mfg. 1949

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster semi-automatic rifle in .35 Remington. Serial number- 49364. This Model 81 is in excellent condition and functions perfectly. It features a rear Marble peep sight and a flip-up rear sight! It comes with a Hoppes hard case for safe travels to your home! Our research suggests that this particular Model 81 was produced in July of 1949, just one year before Remington ceased production of the Model 81 Woodsmaster.

The Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster is a benchmark semi-automatic rifle introduced by Remington in 1936 as an evolution of John M. Browning’s earlier Model 8. Though mechanically similar to the Model 8 and still using a long-recoil action, the Woodsmaster had revised stock contours, with a slightly thicker forearm and a more modernized buttstock shape compared to the Model 8. These cosmetic and ergonomic updates were meant to refresh the rifle’s appearance and handling. Remington also redesigned the barrel jacket for a sleeker appearance and improved handling. It quickly became popular for hunting medium-to-large game and even some law enforcement agencies adopted special versions with extended magazines.

Please note that in the final picture there seems to be a small square cut in the stock where it meets the top tang.