Remington Model 8 .25 Rem 22″ C&R Semi Automatic Rifle 1914 w/ Peep Sight
SOLD FOR: $1,350.00
LSB:WY240730JM038
Make: Remington
Model: Model 8
Serial Number: 35921
Year of Manufacture: 1914 (https://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/?page_id=450 )
Caliber: .25 Rem.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Rifle with Fixed Magazine
Markings: Standard Model 8 markings.
Barrel Length: 22 in
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into a base fixed to the front of the barrel jacket. The rear sight is a “U” notched elevator sight screwed to the barrel jacket. The rear of the receiver is drilled and tapped for, and mounted with a Redfield peep sight. The sight is adjustable.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and crescent metal buttplate. The forend is a shortened bell style forend with. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, compressions, and scrapes. There is a repaired crack under the forearm ahead of the receiver.. There are some scattered handling marks. The LOP measures 13 5/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some finish loss, scratches, scabbing, and oxidation. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few freckles of surface erosion erosion in the bore but nothing heavy. In this writer’s opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There is finish wear on the edges. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are some scattered spots of oxidation. There are some scattered handling marks on its metal finish. The screw heads are sharp to lightly worn. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
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 one is in fine shape for being 110 years old. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.
