By design, when rounds are loaded into the magazine, each cartridge is offset so the bullet of one cartridge doesn't rest on the primer of another. This prevented accidental discharging from the rifle's recoil. The sliding bolt also was retained with the Model 141. The unlocking button remained incorporated into the outside of the sliding bolt and could be accessed when the bolt is closed. The crossbolt safety located in the back of the trigger guard remained on the 141. The brass cartridge headstamp on the left side of the receiver indicating the rifle's caliber was retained. It also covered a hole drilled through the receiver during the manufacturing process. Unfortunately, time caught up with the Model 141. Hunters began looking for more. The 141's cartridge selections were underpowered compared with rifles used by World War II soldiers. Bolt-action NOVEMBER 2019 rifles rapidly were gaining market share. The 14 and 141 model rifles were successful, but with another new and improved pump-action on the horizon - the Model 760 - it was time for Remington to move on and production of the 141 ended in 1950. Many hunters today might feel undergunned carrying a Model 14 or 141, yet hunters of the day didn't have trouble bringing down deer and bears. Occasionally, you'll spot a Model 14 or 141 in a gun shop or at a gun show. Other rifles are inherited. Many times, all that's needed to get these rifles back in service is a good cleaning and/or an inspection by a gunsmith. Remington's goal in producing the Models 14 and 141 series of pump-action rifles was to compete against the popular lever-action rifles of the day. It appears the company accomplished the goal. 55