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by Mgderf
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:19 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Indiana
Replies: 10
Views: 125

Re: Hello from Indiana

Howdy again Mgderf. That's a GREAT looking Model 8 !!! Your example is MUCH better condition than most 8's seen. What I said in previous post about a miss/double stamp for the repair code appears to hold true. Well now, that assessment doesn't hurt my feelings at all! I knew it looked in good shape...
by Mgderf
Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:32 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Indiana
Replies: 10
Views: 125

Re: Hello from Indiana

Welcome to the forum Mgderf. I'm on your side with a detachable mag example, especially a Special Police version. Taking these rifles down isn't difficult but it's nice networking with people assuring it's done right. As far as your repair code- I believe that one of the 3 Z's may have been a miss ...
by Mgderf
Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:31 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Indiana
Replies: 10
Views: 125

Re: Hello from Indiana

O.k. here's one Pic of the date codes.
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And of the receiver
by Mgderf
Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Indiana
Replies: 10
Views: 125

Re: Hello from Indiana

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by Mgderf
Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Indiana
Replies: 10
Views: 125

Re: Hello from Indiana

Well, looks like I have no idea how to post pics on this forum. Site says files are too big each time I try to post a pic. My Model 8 has a 5 digit serial number starting with 611** Date code shows A ZZZ 3 I've read the 3 indicates a factory repair. I have not been able to decipher the ZZZ. They are...
by Mgderf
Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:28 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Indiana
Replies: 10
Views: 125

Hello from Indiana

I acquired my model 8 a year or two ago. I saw it in an online auction and was intrigued by the mechanics so I did a little research. I soon found out that this is the gun (model) that took down Bonnie and Clyde. Mine is not a law enforcement model. I wish it did take a detachable mag, but alas it h...