https://thegreatmodel8.net/

Thanks, that's what I figured.

After some online searching I found that Weaver makes a side scope mount that will apparently fit Model 8 and 81s.

Questions:

Have any of you tried them?

Do they bolt up to existing receiver screws or do you have to have the receiver drilled and tapped?

Thanks,
Mad Texan

They are really proud of all their inventory in that place until it come time to make an offer on something your selling . Imagine that .

And yes I guess "Mad" and "Texan" are pretty redundant now that I think about.

I walked through Collectors Firearms here in Houston yesterday and saw 1 Model 8 in 30 Cal. and 1 Model 81 in 300 Savage. The Model 8 was a standard grade and had a 69XXX serial number and was fairly clean.

They were priced $995 and $895 respectively.

Mad Texan

John,

I'd certainly be interested a one or two of those clips for 35 Rem. if you still have them.

Sent you an email today.

Mad Texan.

Good Afternoon All, Just wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the Great Model 8 family. I recently acquired a Model 8 in 35 Rem. from a friend of my father-in-laws for $250. It's serial number 50711 (1925) and has a barrel stamp PXX3 on the left side where the receiver and barrel meet ...