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by blackhawk13
Wed May 07, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Model 8 owner
Replies: 9
Views: 7863

Re: New Model 8 owner

Sorry for the long delay, I had finals and just moved back home today. I had a nice package of brass waiting for me today, so I'll be cleaning the rifle up this week and starting to reload soon.

Norm, I just messaged you about the sight.
by blackhawk13
Sun Apr 27, 2014 4:06 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Model 8 owner
Replies: 9
Views: 7863

Re: New Model 8 owner

Well, I finally got to take a few pictures of it. Sorry they aren't the best quality. Here's one side of it. For some reason the picture of the other side isn't uploading... http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac355/blackhawk2013/CAD73909-45B1-4F0E-A204-AFCE13253280_zpsh7fvbsa9.jpg The caliber markin...
by blackhawk13
Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Model 8 owner
Replies: 9
Views: 7863

Re: New Model 8 owner

I'd worry more about cleaning and refreshing up the ol' girl before worrying about finding 30rem brass. Sounds like it could use a little attention though not that much. ;) That's my plan this weekend. I've already cleaned the barrel and most of the outer parts, but I plan to strip and clean the in...
by blackhawk13
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Model 8 owner
Replies: 9
Views: 7863

New Model 8 owner

Hello, I was recently given a Remington model 8 by an old family friend. After a bit of google searching I found this website and it has been a ton of help. My rifle was manufactured in 1907 and is chambered in .30 rem. It appears to be in decent condition (minor scratching on the stock, light surfa...