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by yooper
Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 8 Premier Grade
Replies: 8
Views: 11027

Re: Model 8 Premier Grade

Thanks Jack, I agree, the history is a fun part of this. The gun dates to 1909, just the idea that it survived in this condtion is something in itself. I have transcribed newspaper articles from here that mention Henry Ford coming to Iron Mountain in this time period and going "Hunting" wi...
by yooper
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 8 Premier Grade
Replies: 8
Views: 11027

Re: Model 8 Premier Grade

Well, here's what I have, I have a letter that came with the rifle from the Grandaughter of a Mr E.G. Kingsford. E.G.'s wife, Minnie, was a first cousin to Henry Ford. The letter states that Henry was at the Remington Plant when he saw one like this being prepaired for Teddy Roosevelt, Henry ordered...
by yooper
Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:03 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 8 Premier Grade
Replies: 8
Views: 11027

Model 8 Premier Grade

Here is a well preserved Model 8