Model 8 Buttplate

[Jerry_H]

What is the right buttplate for a Model 8 of 1909 vintage? My 25-35 has no stock and I would like to find the right buttplate for a replacement stock.

I have this one but don't think the it's right one. It seems to me I've seen one like it but with the Remington logo on it.

Thanks,
Jerry

[81police]

most likely the original was a semi curved hard rubber buttplate with molded inscription "Remington Arms Co." inside a circle (pictured below). I believe reproductions are currently still made.

[Jerry_H]

81police,

Thanks for the reply. I see the repros for sale and will probably go that route.

So what does my buttplate belong on?

Thanks,
Jerry

[Phyrbird]

Jerry,
I've one that looks just like yours on a Model8, depends on the actual dimensions. If you are fitting a reproduction stock it will be easier to use the plastic ones. Getting the angle on the toe of these metal ones can be hard to get a clean precise fit.
If you ever have to fit one of the "S" curve military style buttplates, let me know I'll send some photos of what to expect.

[jim8008]

At Dallas Arms Show on June 8, some dude had at least 20 Remington buttplates of different types and materials ...
take one or all for $2 each. Seemed reasonable, since I recently bought a Winchester steel for $49.

[dagwood44]

I have a reproduction I bought on eBay that looks like the picture 81police showed. I was going to bring back a model 8 I had and decided to part it out instead so the plate is yours for $12 plus shipping $2.50). I have some screws I will include (left over from my dad who was a gunsmith before he died). I believe these can be molded easily to the back face of the stock by boiling them in water and then shaping them to the stock while still hot. I have done this with another one and it worked fine.

[Jerry_H]

dagwood44,

PM being sent.

Thanks,
Jerry