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Price is right plus no reserve - an 8 (w/ cheeks!) in 300 Savage, isn't that like an 81 in 25Rem... maybe but? (Don't have access to my Hendwood right now.) Seems if it started as a 35Rem, it would probably be good to go....?
Clint, you SAFE to do a look-see without bring it home? (Not likely? Me neither if I were close.)
Though defensive violence will always be “a sad necessity” in the eyes of men of principle, it would be still more unfortunate if wrongdoers should dominate just men. - St. Augustine
I asked the seller for serial number and barrel codes. It was sent back to the factory for something and my guess it was for a barrel change. The barrel code is XTT3 and the serial number is 17655. The ones done by the factory seem to be okay but I try to stay away from non factory modifications. I hope this helps with your decision.
Thanks Jack. Seems like a reasonable deduction - rifle built in 1910, 1948 "repaired" (or at least returned to the factory) - the hot cartridge at that time would indeed have been the 300Savage.
Now, do you have a cure for my finger - it keeps itching when hovering over the "enter" button, all symptoms indicate I have a bad case of Jackitus!
Though defensive violence will always be “a sad necessity” in the eyes of men of principle, it would be still more unfortunate if wrongdoers should dominate just men. - St. Augustine
Imfuncity - tell your wife / significant other / significant pets / bank manager that I have given you specific permission to purchase this odd model 8. Reserve Sarge's solution for something more extreme, like trying to purchase Capodimonte porcelain on Home Shopping Network.
(Don't have access to my Hendwood right now.) Seems if it started as a 35Rem, it would probably be good to go....? 
Me neither if I were close.)
I am afraid you are doomed. 