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- Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 8 Premier Grade
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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...
- 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...
- 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