Remington Model 8 Grade 6 (F)

s&wchad · #1 09-14-2009, 03:02 PM

I think it's awful pretty for an ugly rifle! I found this in a pile of estate guns Sunday morning (literally) and almost had a coronary when I saw it. It had been priced by some "experts" who also mis-identified a Krag rifle as a 1903 Springfield.

I didn't even haggle!

The wood is already at "Mr. Wizzards" for a couple minor repairs. It came with 7 boxes of ammo and I haven't stopped smiling since.

Joe Kent · #2 09-14-2009, 03:17 PM

Chad, from a Model 8/81 collector, you did good, rifles such as that do not often come along and then normally not at a "good" price. It is always fun to find a treasure. All My Best, Joe.

35Rem · #3 09-14-2009, 04:14 PM

NICE! Check out the site in my signature. It's dedicated to these guns. They'd love to have the info and pictures there.
Is that a 25 Rem? Even cooler!

Link:
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/

Rikkn · #4 09-14-2009, 04:18 PM

Absolutely beautiful Chad !!! Makes me not want my plain jane .35 anymore...

2152hq · #5 09-14-2009, 04:29 PM

That is just beautiful. What a great old Remington M8. Sure puts my plain 32 to shame.
...and nice pics too...Congrats!

Wyatt Burp · #6 09-14-2009, 04:35 PM

Wow! I love my model 81 .300 savage. The weird combo of an Auto 5 style/military looking/ fat barrel rifle intrigued me and i had to have one. Your's is a treasure.

DeathGrip · #7 09-14-2009, 05:21 PM

I've been grinning for about a half hour now.So I won't tell you to stop.

Nice catch and I know its in a good home again.

gregintenn · #8 09-14-2009, 06:07 PM

Where the h3ll do you keep finding this stuff??!!?? You really have great tastes! That;s a cool rifle.

Centenniel · #9 09-14-2009, 06:43 PM

I love the Model 8/81 Remington rifles. You have a fine old rifle there. I'm glad it is in appreciative hands.

Texas Star · #10 09-14-2009, 06:49 PM

Thanks for posting this.

T-Star

Alk8944 · #11 09-14-2009, 09:11 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.25 Rem. Model 8. What is the date code?

Bekeart · #12 09-15-2009, 10:35 AM

I am totally clueless as to the real value of this rifle.

Not asking what you paid for it. What would you estimate current market price to be.

Bekeart

Wyatt Burp · #13 09-15-2009, 10:52 AM

Just took another look. That is some of the best ingraving I've ever seen. Ever. Tom mix had an engraved presentation Model 8. I wonder if it was as nice as yours. I'm looking for a pic. of the Mix gun but forgot which book it's in.

buckeyeshooter1 · #14 09-15-2009, 01:53 PM

Great looking rifle in a cool chambering!!

s&wchad · #15 09-15-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bekeart

What would you estimate current market price to be.

I don't really know, but I did find this. The example shown appears to be a lower grade with no engraving on the magazine.

Scarce Factory Engraved Remington Model 8 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alk8944

What is the date code?

I'm not sure they go back that far, but it seems to be BX. The serial number is listed as 1910, but the markings are Remington UMC which I believe is 1912 on. Here's some more pics.

mod29fan · #16 09-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Stunning example of old world gunmaking. What beautiful quality engraving. Thanks so much for sharing such a special treasure

johnbrowning · #17 02-19-2011, 02:30 PM

That's a very nice model 8F. I'm a collector of engraved remington rifles and shotguns and would love to buy it any time you are looking to sell. In particular I like any engraved remington from before the 1970's. If you have any interest in selling one or just want some information please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Thanks,
Brian

Texas Star · #18 02-19-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbrowning

That's a very nice model 8F. I'm a collector of engraved remington rifles and shotguns and would love to buy it any time you are looking to sell. In particular I like any engraved remington from before the 1970's. If you have any interest in selling one or just want some information please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Thanks,
Brian

I don't suppose that you have any Premier Grade M-870's or M-1100's that you could picture here? Any higher grades, even a nice Skeet Grade?

Maybe a M-742? Those long receivers do lend themselves well to engraving.

Thanks,

T-Star

peyton · #19 02-20-2011, 01:53 AM

What caliber is this fine piece of machinery is in??

whitecoyote · #20 02-20-2011, 06:38 AM

Sweet! W.C. likes.

s&wchad · #21 02-20-2011, 08:55 AM

Brian,
Welcome to the forum. I’m not interested in selling but I’d appreciate any info you can provide. I’ll send you an email later today. Thanks.

Peyton & whitecoyote,
Thank you both for the kind words and for reviving this old thread. The rifle is chambered in .25 Remington. I have some additional photos taken after the wood was repaired. I prefer to leave guns in original condition, but the stock and forearm had issues that needed to be addressed. I think it came out pretty good!

gjamison · #22 02-20-2011, 03:48 PM

stunning!!!!!!!

never knew remington did that kind of work.

theres not enough words to discribe that firearm!!