Trepang
Ultimate Member
98 year old Remington Model 8 .35 cal finally came in
After over a week delay in shipping, my 1922 Model 8 in .35 Cal came in to J2 and I was able to pick it up today.
Once I got it home I got a better look at the serial number and I was able to conclusively determine it is a June 1922 model. It was advertised as a 1920 model, not that it mattered to me as long as it was before May 1934.
It is in better shape than I originally thought. No rust and the bluing is better than I expected considering it's a 98 years old, almost 99. It appears to be all original although I suspect the stock may have been refinished at some point.
Ordered a barrel bushing / barrel nut tool today so once that comes in I can give it a good cleaning and inspection before I put some rounds through it.
Gotta admit, I think this will be my new favorite rifle - a lot of history there.
After over a week delay in shipping, my 1922 Model 8 in .35 Cal came in to J2 and I was able to pick it up today.
Once I got it home I got a better look at the serial number and I was able to conclusively determine it is a June 1922 model. It was advertised as a 1920 model, not that it mattered to me as long as it was before May 1934.
It is in better shape than I originally thought. No rust and the bluing is better than I expected considering it's a 98 years old, almost 99. It appears to be all original although I suspect the stock may have been refinished at some point.
Ordered a barrel bushing / barrel nut tool today so once that comes in I can give it a good cleaning and inspection before I put some rounds through it.
Gotta admit, I think this will be my new favorite rifle - a lot of history there.