Remington Model 4 Appraisal

Which Configuration of Model-4 Remington Rifle do You Have?

Step 1: Determine the Model of firearm

There are two Model Configurations in the Model 4 Remington Series, with several variations within one of those models.  The standard  rifle was a rolling block and had a walnut stock, with a carbine-type curved metal buttplate.  Deluxe varieties have checkered forearms and stocks, or other added features, as many different options were available directly from the Remington factory. 

Barrel length is the major criteria that will be used to differentiate among the two different Model Configurations of the Model 4 Remington.  Barrel length is measured from the end of the barrel tip (below the front sight), to the end of the barrel threads (beyond where the barrel inserts into the receiver in the middle of the gun).  In the Model 4 Remington, you can measure from the top of the receiver from where the rolling block opening ends, to the barrel tip, to get an accurate overall barrel length.  As an example, in the Military Rifle which has a 28" barrel, the measurement from the barrel tip to the receiver front is only 27 1/4 ".  In order to add the distance of the barrel threads, you need to keep measuring into the receiver until you reach the end of the threads at the bolt/receiver opening (see where arrow points to in picture below).  This will give you the correct barrel length measurement.

Use the following Key to determine which model (configuration) of gun you have.  Start at "a" and then select one of the "a" choices.  Follow the STEPS through the key to determine your rifle type.  Then confirm with the overall descriptions and variations.  These guns were very popular and some have gone through many hands.  Each owner had an opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features.  Be alert for such modifications, and remember that any modification from the original probably decreases value.

If you need help determining names  used for the parts of your gun, examine the Parts Diagram by Clicking Here.