1931 Remington Model 8 .32 Rem 22" Semi Automatic Rifle Our Assessment: The Remington Model 8 was the brainchild of John Moses Browning. Originally patented in 1900, it was the first successful high-powered semi-auto rifle made in the United States–or just about anywhere else, for that matter. It is a long-recoil operated rifle and feeds from a fixed magazine. The model 8 was chambered in four different Remington rimless cartridges, they were the .25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington. They were primarily used by hunters, though some law enforcement agencies adopted them and it was possible to modify them for removable magazines. It was even the preferred rifle of Texas Ranger Frank Hamer who used a customized .35 caliber model with 15-round magazines, and his was one of the two Model 8's known to be at the ambush of Bonnie & Clyde. This example was made in 1931 based on its date code and is chambered in .32 Remington, it is in about Very Good condition. It has some scattered wear that is typical of a sporting rifle of its age. The bore has some wear but the rifling is strong and this can still put lead downrange and holes in game. This the original American semi-auto rifle and something every collector needs! Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: 8
Serial Number: 56314
Year of Manufacture: 1931
Caliber: .32 Remington
Action Type: Long-Recoil, Fixed Magazine Fed, Semi-Automatic Rifle
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble Sheard brass beaded blade dovetailed into a base fixed to the front of the barrel jacket. The rear sight is a "U" notch elevator sight screwed to the barrel jacket. The rear of the receiver has a single drilled, tapped, and filled hole.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and serrated crescent metal buttplate. There are cracks at the top tang. Sling studs have been installed, there is a chip loss at the front stud. There are some scattered areas of finish loss and thinning. There are areas of orange peel finish. There are some scattered compressions, scratches, and nicks. There are scattered handling marks. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate. The plate has scattered patina, oxidation, finish loss, and spots of minor erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few patches of light-to-moderate pitting. In my opinion, this bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are some spots of oxidation and scabbing. There is finish wear on the edges. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. There are some scuffs and areas of thinning. The safety and magazine are slightly plum. There is standard operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO
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