Early Model 8?

[Sandspur6]

Hi Guys,
I'm a brand new member of your forum because I'm a brand new owner of a Remington Model 8. What I have found out is, apparently its a very early one. The Serial number on both the receiver and barrel is 49**. Might this be a first year production? Its a .35 Rem and is pretty good shape. It has the regular rear sight on the barrel, but also has a screw for mounting the Marble tang sight (alas, no sight). The guy I got it from has been hunting with it, so apparently it still works OK. Just thought I'd find out what I can about it. Thanks.

[81police]

Sandspur6,

Welcome to the forums and congrats on a fine rifle.

Serial number 49XX would be 2nd year of production. Photographs of the rifle would help us to tell you more about it.

Hope you enjoy your old "springpole"

[Western]

I just got a Model 8, same year and calibre. Your rifle is a treasure. Mine has no barrel sight, but is set up for a receiver sight and has a Redfield peep on it. I found some of those custom receiver peeps (model 8-81, different than mine) for sale or on obsolete auctions, so they exist.