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Post by watertreatpete on Dec 11, 2008 22:17:34 GMT -5
I need help to find out if I have a model 8 or 81. I bought it at an auction it was advertised as a modle 81 but I think it is a model 8, No model number is not stamped anywhere on the rifle. The butt plate has remington umc on it. Serial number is 26,xxx. It has a short hand guard with small screw to take down the barrel ansd the butt stock is semi-pistol grip that is rounded. I could send a pic if some one could post it. Oh and it is 35 cal. Thanks
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bigal
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Post by bigal on Dec 11, 2008 22:33:20 GMT -5
Hello Watertreatpete. Sounds lke you got a nice model 8 . If it was a Model 81 it would be on the left side of the receiver. I am not sure working from memory, but it may have model 8 on it where the patent dates are on the barrel. Dao not take my word on it working form my memory. Somebody else more up on this than I am can help you out. They also might be able to post you photo here as well. We alwys like seeing a new model 8 . Welcome to the froum as well, a great bunch of knowledgeable guys here. Hope it helps. Allen
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tbury
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Post by tbury on Dec 12, 2008 7:23:06 GMT -5
Bigal is right if it is an 81 it should have the serial number and Model 81 Woodsmaster stamped on the left side of the receiver. Model 8s have the serial number on the bottom of the receiver on front of the magazine. If it is an 8 the serial number indicates DOB 1911 or 1912. 8s1 started a new serial number series in 1936 and should have a two letter barrel code on the left side of the barrel jacket.
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Post by 2verpsters on Dec 12, 2008 11:20:51 GMT -5
What those guys both said and the pistol grip will give it away also. An 81 would have a squared off or flat bottom to the grip. The 8's were the only model to use the rounded knob or bird's head type pistol grip. Later in life the 8's also were offered with a squared off version, but the 81's never had anything but the squared off type. The steepness of the angle to the grip was different from 8 to the 81 also. The 8's had more of a swooping grip where the 81's were quite steep and sharp. Almost to tight and uncomfortable for a guy with big meat hooks. Take a look at the post labled European Auto's. There are some pictures of an FN 1900 on there which is pretty much an exact copy of an 8. All the 1900's came with the rounded knob/birds head pistol grip. It will be the same type as yours I'm pretty sure which means you definately have a nice old 8 on your hands. The pistol grip version wasn't very popular for some reason. Alot fewer of them out there the the straight gripped versions. Congrats on finding a great old rifle.
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Post by watertreatpete on Dec 14, 2008 20:51:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the information, here is a pic of my model 8
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Post by Hardrada55 on Dec 14, 2008 20:56:39 GMT -5
I like the ones with the pistol grip stocks. Nice looking gun.
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kirk
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Post by kirk on Dec 14, 2008 21:06:48 GMT -5
That is a model 8 for sure as 81's have a completely different style buttstock. I have one just like yours, but in 25 Remington, which I obtained recently from a fellow forum member on the sly. The buttplate should be the type with the tang on top rather than at the bottom. Mine was manufactured in 1912, and is my favorite of the five that I own.
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