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by flrlayer
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Central Michigan
Replies: 3
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Re: Hello from Central Michigan

Thank you, Roger! I completely disassembled the rifle to remove 100 plus years of yuck and I was curious about that. If it was in better shape I would only clean it up, but its pretty rough so I'm restoring it. I've repaired the cracked stock in four places and I'm currently prepping it for rust blu...
by flrlayer
Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: bolt face stamp
Replies: 0
Views: 2526

bolt face stamp

I have a question about the bolt face on my 1907 model 8. My bolt face is stamped 30, but the barrel shroud is stamped 32 Remington. I'm assuming this means either the barrel or the bolt were changed at some point? Thanks!!
by flrlayer
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Central Michigan
Replies: 3
Views: 3894

Hello from Central Michigan

I am the proud new owner of a model 8 in 32 Remington. It was made in 1907. The rifle needs a little TLC which is my winter project. I do already have a question if someone could provide some insight. Is the bolt face stamped with the caliber? I'm only wondering because my bolt face is stamped 30 an...