Model 8 Pistol Grip Plate

[mljackso]

I need to see a photo(s) of a pistol grip plate for a Model 8. Can someone post one or more? I have a plain Model 8 in every regard but one. It has no checkering or engraving, but it DOES have a half pistol grip with a metal cover plate. I am wondering if the plate is original. I need a photo to compare. I am overseas and cannot take one to post. But my plate is oval, has "Remington" along both sides of the oval, has a screw in the center, and I would say elongated oak leaf clusters above and below the screw. Is this a standard Model 8 grip plate? Why would it be present on an otherwise plain-Jane rifle? Thanks. Mike Jackson

[81police]

Mike,

Here are pictures of member Chad's "F"(6) grade Model 8, a picture of the grip cap can be seen towards the bottom.

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[mljackso]

The photo you provided is very helpful. Thank you. It looks exactly as my wife described it over the phone. I will send her the photo to compare. It looks it it is indeed an original cap plate. But I do wonder why my plain-Jane rifle having no other "extras" has this cap plate. No checkering. No engraving. I guess the original owner had a thing for pistol grip caps! Here is the photo: