.30 Rem Model M Slide Action, circa 1909-1910, Very Good Condition

The Model M was an ambitious, albeit short-lived, competitor to the more successful Remington Model 14, making them a unique piece of early 20th-century American firearm manufacturing.

Chambered in .30 Rem, the Model M was the "manual" variant, while the similar Model G featured a switchable gas-operated system.

• Production: Manufactured by the Standard Arms Company of Wilmington, Delaware (and later Standard Arms Manufacturing Company), roughly between 1909 and 1912, with fewer than 6,000 Model M units produced.
• Action/Caliber: The Model M is a slide-action (pump) rifle. While it was available in .25 Rem, .30 Rem, .32 Rem, and .35 Rem, the .30 Rem is a common variant.
• Design Features: The rifle is known for its ornate bronze fore-end casting (often showing a bear on one side and a moose on the other) and bronze buttplate. It utilized an internal box magazine.
• Reliability & Use: The Model M was introduced alongside the semi-automatic Model G. While the Model G often had complex operational issues, the Model M was a dedicated pump gun and was generally considered reliable.
• Condition & Value: Due to their age, unique design, and low production numbers, these rifles are considered collectors' items, with prices reflecting their rarity and condition.

• Forend: The original bronze forend casting is unique.
• Parts: Specific parts for this rifle are difficult to find, as the company went bankrupt relatively quickly.
• Rear Sight: The rear sight elevator may appear to be installed backward, which is common for this model.