Refinished 1928 Remington Model 8 .35 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 1928 based on its date code and is chambered in .35 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: 59524
Year of Manufacture: 1928
Caliber: .35 Remington
Action Type: Long-Recoil, Fixed Magazine Fed, Semi-Automatic Rifle
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marbles Sheard beaded blade dovetailed into a base fixed to the front of the barrel jacket. The rear sight is a flip-up "U" notch sight dovetailed into a base that is screwed to the barrel jacket. The rear of the receiver is installed with a folding aperture peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and serrated crescent metal buttplate. There are no markings on the forend. There are cracks at the top tang. There are areas of thinning and finish loss. There are some scattered compressions, nicks, dings, scuffs, and a few light scrapes. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate. The plate has lost its finish; there is oxidation, scabbing, and light erosion. The buttplate tang has gaps to the wood. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light erosion. In my opinion, this bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The base of the barrel jacket is marked with the serial number. There are some light dents on the bottom of the magazine. There are some scattered nicks, dings, and scratches. There are a couple of dents on the barrel jacket. There are some areas of erosion under the finish. There are some scattered handling marks. There are marks and spots of erosion under the finish. There are some streaks from polishing. There is standard operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The markings range from clear to incomplete. 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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