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Post by stopsevencharles on May 4, 2013 14:36:18 GMT -5
I just picked up a .35 Remington model 8 at a consignment shop near my house. It was a good price and in good shape, with what appears to be a very early serial number, in the 1400's. This is a straight stock, slab-sided model. The serial I am reading is in underneath the gun just forward of the fixed magazine. There is a J in a circle above the serial and the same marking just in front of where the magazine comes down out of the gun. There is an S below the serial number. The letters RP in a circle/oval appear on the right side of the barrel where it meets the receiver. The letter K appears above the letter H on the underside of the grip, just forward of one of the screws for the stock. There are two patents stamped on top of the barrel from 1900 and one from 1902. It says it was manufactured in Illion, NY. imgur.com/GtnhIkrimgur.com/461DnVqI think the gun may be from the first year of production, 1906, before it was even referred to as the Model 8. Can anyone clue me in to what I've got here? Also, any tips regarding shooting and takedown would be appreciated. Is there some way to remove the fixed magazine from the gun and replace it with one of the later, larger versions they produced?
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Post by Hardrada55 on May 4, 2013 17:17:39 GMT -5
Well, awesome is a word that is so overused, but in this case, if that's an original finish 1906 Remington Autoloader, it applies. Early style safety lever. You really don't want to mess it up. Is the caliber engraved on top of the receiver ring?
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Post by stopsevencharles on May 4, 2013 17:52:47 GMT -5
The top of the receiver ring reads "35 Rem."
I take it that when you say I should not "mess it up," that you mean I should not muck about with swapping mags or that nonsense. However I would really like to use it to shoot, unless that is not advisable? I bought some ammunition with it that is at least 40 years old but looks to be in good order, though it is only 150 grain and not the 200 grain I have read is recommended for use with this rifle.
The firearm is in good shape with only some light metal tarnish and wear on the stock. Beautiful bore. The serial number is very low and since the serial system for these guns was very straightforward, I don't see how I could be making a mistake about it.
Picked it up for $475.
Advice on shooting it? Does this thing have considerable more value than I bought it for?
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Post by Hardrada55 on May 4, 2013 22:42:08 GMT -5
Wonderful purchase price for $475, in my opinion. Most of the Remington or Winchester brand ammo for .35 Remington should be just fine for this gun. Not Buffalo Bore or Cor-bon though (in my opinion, again). Remember, while your gun appears to be in excellent condition, you are also dealing with a gun which is now 106 years old. You might consider getting a later vintage Remington 8 or 81 if you are going to shoot regularly. I would consider your gun a collector's item more than a daily shooter.
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Post by stopsevencharles on Jun 9, 2013 15:20:03 GMT -5
I am now considering selling this Model 8 that I posted about.
It was out of my means to buy the rifle in the first place, even at the good price for such a piece. Recently I injured myself at work and unfortunately I am not eligible for compensation. This puts me in a very rough spot financially.
I am not a gun collector - I originally bought the gun because I wanted something cool to shoot. Since I bought the rifle it has become clear this is more of a collector's item that is probably not suitable for my casual shooting interests.
I would want substantially more than the price I paid, both because it was undervalued when I bought it and also because selling it so cheap would be more trouble than it's worth, to me.
Could anyone offer any advice on how to sell it for a good price, or would someone like to make an offer?
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Post by olskool on Jul 9, 2013 17:41:47 GMT -5
if it is a nice standard grade rifle, without photos no one will know. it is worth what you paid but not that much more. about 150 more if a person really wants it.
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Post by andrewinmichigan on Oct 26, 2013 23:50:06 GMT -5
I just got paid a gun collection in lieu of cash today. and one of the guns was: 1906, 3 digit serial number Model 8 unmolested base model. in 35Rem. No checkering straight grip no scroll work no extra holes (scope mount)
best part is, no rust, no refinish on the wood or blueing.
I'm pretty sure this thing just sat in the closet for decades.
Now I'm not sure if i even want to shoot it. It's freaking gorgeous.
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