John W Hession's Autoloading Match Rifle

[Hibby83]

Good morning gents. I followed this auction the last couple days, it ended this morning.

Congratulations 54Bullseye.!.!. I'm looking forward to some photos once you get this in hand.

I referenced the third print of the John Henwood book page 115.

I'm trying to track down photographs online of John Hession holding this particular rifle, no luck yet.

Cool to see such a rare piece go to a member on this page.

[54bullseye]

Just to note it is actually the exact rifle pictured in the book that came from Illion, NY Remington museum. serial # 14410. Cool rifle !! John Taylor

[canuck2]

Thats fantastic John!!
Congratulations on obtaining this hens tooth
canuck2 (formally just canuck)

[MinnesotaDan]

Congrats on getting such a unique rifle, John.

[54bullseye]

Thanks guys I am looking forward to getting it. It will be interesting to see how wood and receiver are marked. I will post some pictures when I get it. John Taylor

[81police]

jaw dropping score

I wrote an article on this guy and his gun. I'd love more photos!

[54bullseye]

Cam
Do you have any pictures of Hession holding this rifle ?? John Taylor

[Hibby83]

jaw dropping score

I wrote an article on this guy and his gun. I'd love more photos!

81POLICE- I'd love to read the article. Where can I find it?

[81police]

emailed!

The RSA may pick it up in one of their future journals.

[54bullseye]

I am going to post some pictures of the Prototype Full stocked Match Rifle serial
#14410 a 1909 gun. Notice the stick on numbers put on the stock at the Remington archives. I think I will leave them on and have no idea what they mean ?? The gun is in nice condition for it's age. Bore is very nice as is the wood surrounding the barrel and shroud even though it's thin and old. The Krag sight works good and has a peep sight for the long shots.

Very cool old Military style rifle that I believe may be a one of a kind. I still want to pull receiver action and barrel and spings out of shroud as I am sure they will be all gumbed up with old oil. I am hoping my buddy Hibby will come up from PA to give me a hand with that. Enjoy the pictures and thanks for looking !!

John Taylor

[54bullseye]

More pictures of the Prototype

[54bullseye]

More pictures of the Prototype

[54bullseye]

More pictures of the Prototype

[54bullseye]

More pictures of the Prototype

[54bullseye]

More pictures of the Prototype

[54bullseye]

Here is my last picture of the gun. Sorry about the back ground and lighting for these pictures as my picnic table is still under cover !! That is where I get the best results for pictures. The gun is marked "25-35 rem" which is neat !! Also remember you can see the gun pictured on page 115 in the last edition of the Remington model 8 book by John Henwood . Anyway enjoy ! John Taylor

[81police]

legend! What a score!!!!!!

[canuck2]

Thank you for posting the pictures, that rifle is truly amazing!
I agree with leaving the stickers on as part of the history, if you removed them you would likely be left with ugly marks on the stocks anyway.
I wonder, are the handguards two pieces? Top and bottom?
Or are there joints under the barrel bands?

[MinnesotaDan]

I loved the photos. What an interesting find, real history there!

Dan

[54bullseye]

I also received this card zip tied to trigger guard . Kina hard to read but cool. And to "Canuck2" I will get more pictures of wood and what's under it when Hibby comes up. Thanks ! John Taylor

[DocSavage]

Thanks for the photos! Very cool, indeed. The purpose of hand guards is protection against a hot barrel, but also to provide a grip when thrusting with a bayonet. I wonder how they would have done a bayonet mount. The hand guard also enables the rifle to be used as a club after you’ve run out of bullets. I would think the forward swivel would be open, as this is typically a stacking swivel. As the note says, maybe this prototype was specifically for target testing with the military sights.

[81police]

I created a page dedicated to this rifle, including original photos from the Remington Archives!

https://thegreatmodel8.net/?page_id=3039

[54bullseye]

Thanks Cam that's a good story on the gun !! You're story puts words with pictures I posted and the added bonus of the pictures out of Remington's archives. There will be more break down pictures to follow. Thanks again !! John Taylor

[1913Model8]

Incredible! Just Wow! What a cool piece of history! I didn't know these existed. Looks fantastic!