https://thegreatmodel8.net/

thanks to those who have replied. i have some pics but can't seem to figure how to either paste to this note or use as an attachment.
any help would be appreciated.
RF

cam, thanks again. i am going to try WD-40 and let it set for a while, then gently tap it. if and when it break loose (not break!!), where do i look for the serial number? i am getting excited based on your early note about the possibility of it being an early model. i will still try to get you some...

cam, thanks for info and prompt reply. i think i misled on the disassemble part. it is not the safety lever that doesn't move but the lever under the forearm used to remove the barrel. that is what doesn't move. as best i can see the barrel really needs cleaning but can't do a good job until i remov...

i have been discovering some of my dad's old guns that have been stored for decades. this week i discovered what i now know to be a model 8 (thanks very much to this website=it is the best i have seen trying to run down other guns!!!) i have printed & read the manual - except the front cover pag...