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Originally Posted by 2152hq
Beautiful graded Model 8 there S&WChad..
Looks like a standard factory layout & cutting to me. The checkering pattern as well.
Remington did some beautiful work on their pump & auto shotguns and rifles in the first half of the 20th century.
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Thank you. I’m sure it is factory work, the top and bottom tang are marked "6" (grade) and the gun is virtually identical to #22130 which is shown in Henwood's book (only 13 off mine).
The comments Diamondtreo made about the styling are true, most of the early gunmakers and engravers immigrated from Europe. I still maintain the engraver never saw a buck, antler tines generally don't come off the bottom of the main beam.
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Originally Posted by Alpo
That's kinda depressing, actually. Did that nice engraving, and then the screw slots aren't lined up.
Is it just me, or does it look like that bear is about to have his way with that buck, to other people too?
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I’ve looked at quite a few photos of engraved Model 8’s and none of them have timed receiver screws. I can’t believe they did it like that either.
As to the deer/bear encounter… well, it’s not very lifelike!
