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A pair of eights.
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:49 pm
by Simmer down
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I recently picked up a pair of 8s. The top is a 1924, the bottom a 1928.
The top has the single screw peep. It's marked 8-A. Pistol grip. It also has a second set of date letters, maybe factory repaired?
The bottom just says Model 8. No peep. Straight grip.
What can anyone tell me about the differences between these two.
Re: A pair of eights.
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:26 am
by 81police
Can you tell us the extra dates codes and if they have any numbers beside them?
The recoil pad is mostly likely an aftermarket addition.
Good looking Model 8's you got there!
Re: A pair of eights.
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:47 am
by Simmer down
RC3
ET3
DS
In this position on the left side
In an oval on the right is
R.E.P. &
G3 under it.
Re: A pair of eights.
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:28 am
by 81police
RC3 - Rifle returned to factory for repair - November, 1934
ET3 - Rifle returned to factory for repair - October, 1926
DS - Rifle manufactured - September, 1925
The REP is a general proof mark. I'm not sure what the G3 marking signifies.
Re: A pair of eights.
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:35 pm
by Simmer down
Thanks.