I've got one of these in 35 Rem but its a 1907-08 vintage and they were just called the Remington auto rifle. Theres no model number on this rifle and it has original sights and it operates fine but there's no finish at all left on it and it looks like the metal has been hunted hard but it still soldiers on. Im considering taking this or my Winchester 1895 30US on a wilderness hunt in Central Idaho.
Craig Benz I bought a replacement bolt carrier today and I have been cleaning it up like crazy with a wire brush and so forth. Just installed in the rifle seems to be cycling and extracting just fine. Will test tomorrow
Oh hell yeah!!! I can see you in the middle of a mine field in Viet Nam with your trusty Model 8 Remington. You quickly evaluate your circumstance and decide to reduce your risk by disassembling your rifle and carefully fitting a bamboo shaft into the barrel shroud to work against the mainspring. You then lash a small cross piece to the works with your jungle boot strings and viola! you have a pogo stick. You are able to get 10 feet between hops and have much smaller surface area contacting the ground enabling you to bounce out of danger. My hat is off to ya Drake.
Great old rifle. I think the stocks have been replaced or refinished. Its not original. I own six Model 8/81s and each one has its own personality with problems, etc. Two of those are Remington Autoloaders before the rifle was named the Model 8 in 1911.
Craig Benz Yes it’s been a while since I’ve shot a rifle that didn’t have a pistol grip. The other thing is my hands were so freaking oily after working on that gun all day. In almost all cases I would shoot a rifle like this with leather gloves
Congrats, looks like you've got another wonderful old rifle. I've always loved the look of the model 8/81.
David, CONGRATS on acquiring your Remy Model 8!! You're right - it has coolness factor that goes off the charts. Very happy for you, man. Enjoy! :-)
You could also adjust the insert within the sight. Since the sight is already on the lowest setting, that might be best.
I've got one of these in 35 Rem but its a 1907-08 vintage and they were just called the Remington auto rifle. Theres no model number on this rifle and it has original sights and it operates fine but there's no finish at all left on it and it looks like the metal has been hunted hard but it still soldiers on. Im considering taking this or my Winchester 1895 30US on a wilderness hunt in Central Idaho.
Well done I like hunting deer with my old 1948 30-30, no scope just half buckhorn sights.
Thank you Sir.
That bolt shows the joys of buying old firearms. I hope you get it fixed right.
Craig Benz I bought a replacement bolt carrier today and I have been cleaning it up like crazy with a wire brush and so forth. Just installed in the rifle seems to be cycling and extracting just fine. Will test tomorrow
Oh hell yeah!!! I can see you in the middle of a mine field in Viet Nam with your trusty Model 8 Remington. You quickly evaluate your circumstance and decide to reduce your risk by disassembling your rifle and carefully fitting a bamboo shaft into the barrel shroud to work against the mainspring. You then lash a small cross piece to the works with your jungle boot strings and viola! you have a pogo stick. You are able to get 10 feet between hops and have much smaller surface area contacting the ground enabling you to bounce out of danger. My hat is off to ya Drake.
I have pre model 8 Remington auto loading 35 rem low 600 serial number
It's a screw "handle", not a sling swivel.
30-30 Remington autoloading caliber , makes me ponder now about reloading the little beastly
My guess is the holes in stock are worm holes that were filled! Just my thought,take it with a grain of salt! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸 wow front sight!
One extractor has 25 on it the other 35 , ?, two different cartridges?
Great old rifle. I think the stocks have been replaced or refinished. Its not original. I own six Model 8/81s and each one has its own personality with problems, etc. Two of those are Remington Autoloaders before the rifle was named the Model 8 in 1911.
It looks like you are losing your grip with the right hand on every shot. Is that due to the straight grip?
Craig Benz Yes it’s been a while since I’ve shot a rifle that didn’t have a pistol grip. The other thing is my hands were so freaking oily after working on that gun all day. In almost all cases I would shoot a rifle like this with leather gloves
It's not ejecting the last one....wierd
the wood is not original