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by decksterdog
Sun May 10, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code
Replies: 7
Views: 6014

Re: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code

Thanks for the guidance. I just want to get it right as I try to fully document all my old firearms. I am obviously new to this model and appreciate the voice your knowledge and experience.
by decksterdog
Fri May 08, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code
Replies: 7
Views: 6014

Re: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code

So should I consider it an Rem Autoloading Rifle model or the Rem 8 designation? And thanks for all your assistance.
by decksterdog
Fri May 08, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code
Replies: 7
Views: 6014

Re: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code

oops, typo! I meant SN 2801 = 1907 year.
by decksterdog
Fri May 08, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code
Replies: 7
Views: 6014

Re: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code

81police - Thanks for that info. The RP is indeed on the right side and inside an oval shape. No date stamp on the left side, so I guess the 2810 SN is really the key = 1927 manufacture. Second question, my rifle does not have a model number stamped on it anywhere that I can find. Is this normal for...
by decksterdog
Fri May 08, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code
Replies: 7
Views: 6014

Manufacture Date? SN versus Date Code

I recently acquired what I believe is a Rem 8 or Autoloading Rife I am not sure about the manufacture date based on the data on this Forum's website. It has a serial number of 2801 which would be 1907 manufacture date. It also has a Date Code of R P which is 1923. The Date Code does NOT have a repai...