Butt stock variations on Model 8?

[doublecanister]

Hello!

I acquired this Remington Model 8 with a 1934 serial number (66936). The buttstock has a pistol grip with a flat bottom on the grip portion (not rounded bottom). The butt plate is serrated steel and has a serial number on it that matches the serial number on the receiver.

Is this butt stock original to the rifle? Replacement?

Thanks,
Todd

[Hibby83]

DoubleCanister, very nice addition!

Original stock set.
That style of buttstock is rare, you don't see them very much. What is the gun chambered in, I'm guessing 35 Rem.?

Have you removed the buttstock and looked at the serial stamp on the wrist yet? That's another great way to tell originality to the gun when buttplates don't have serial numbers to go from.

Here's an example with the same stock type as yours, mine is a few years older

[Roger]

Sir, I believe Hibby is right. It looks factory correct to me. I’ve had several flat knobs (as they’re called) over the years.They are more scarce than round knobs and straight grips for sure. I had 3 in 35 Remington at one time. They weren’t made for any length of time. And they’re all late production like yours. It appears to be in good shape,although it’s always hard to tell from pictures. Congratulations on a great find, and hang on to it tightly. I wish I still had one of mine.
Thanks for your time
Roger

[doublecanister]

Hi Hibby/Roger,

Thanks for the responses.

Yes, 35 Rem.

The butt plate has a serial number that matches the receiver. I haven't looked on the wrist to see if there is a serial number. It seems to be all matching. I have never seen these flat style pistol grips on a Model 8.

The internals were filthy and it needed a good cleaning but no serious rust or pitting and all internal parts were in good shape. I paid up for this rifle, but I'm happy with it.

Todd

[echo1]

Beautiful rifle. I'd soo have one. PAX

[Roger]

Sir, I think that this piece is a good investment. Once again,they are more scarce than any of the other versions. And 35 Remington is the caliber every person wants now,because of ammunition availability. I discussed this with the Creamer brothers at Tulsa a whim back. They agreed with me that the 35 is overtaking the 25 in popularity and value. I had a couple flat knobs in 32 also. But the 35s are the ones I miss the most. Congratulations once again on a great acquisition
Roger

[MinnesotaDan]

That is a very nice rifle! You did well. Cleaning them up and getting them back to as optimal condition as possible is half the fun.