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Picked up a well kept all original model 8 in 30 cal. Serial no. is from 1910.
I worked on a 25 for a friend a few years ago and always wanted one myself. Now I just have to load up some ammo to shoot.

A friend of mine just gave me an old gun that has been residing in his safe for years. It is a Marlin Model 50 22 autoloader and is in descent shape but is missing a couple of parts. It seems there is not too much information out there on these and they are relatively rare. Made between 1932 and 193...

I know this is an old post but I'm a new member and upon taking apart an early 25-35 in 11,XXX range (1908), I also found an oak spacer instead of a buffer spring. I did not however find a split washer behind it rather just the wood spacer against the internal stop and then the spring cage and sprin...

Hey metal fabrication & machinery...you can teach us a thing or two! Welcome! Sarge 756; I'm currently learning a lot about this marvelous firearm and it looks like the biggest challenge is going to be ammunition. I do reloading but don't currently have dies or brass so searching and hoping to ...

Welcome from N.E. Florida !! I`ve yet to add a Model8 in 25 to my stable and yours made the same year my Dad was born would be one that would have me perking up with interest. The fun is working on them and I envy you having that one to enjoy.Wish I had it on my bench. Congrats. If you have reviewe...

Thanks cudog. pm sent.

I'm new to the forum and have a Model 8 in 25-35 caliber. In disassembling the rifle I find the buffer spring and barrel nut washer are AWOL. I would like to get this otherwise fine rifle back into service but have come up empty in trying to find these items. I can make the barrel washer if I can't ...

Just found this forum and it looks like a great place to spend some time and talk about a wonderful old firearm. I am working on a very nice Model 8 in 25-35 caliber with serial number that indicates 1908 production. I am just getting well acquainted with it and am sure I have much to learn from the...