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1925 Remington Model 8 .30 Rem 22" Semi Automatic Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,400.00 USD
1925 Remington Model 8 .30 Rem 22  Semi Automatic Rifle
1925 Remington Model 8 .30 Rem 22" Semi Automatic Rifle

Our Assessment: The Remington Model 8 was the brainchild of John Moses Browning. Originally patented in 1900, it was the first successful high-powered semi-auto rifle made in the United States–or just about anywhere else, for that matter. It is a long-recoil operated rifle and feeds from a fixed magazine. The model 8 was chambered in four different Remington rimless cartridges, they were the .25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington. They were primarily used by hunters, though some law enforcement agencies adopted them and it was possible to modify them for removable magazines. It was even the preferred rifle of Texas Ranger Frank Hamer who used a customized .35 caliber model with 15-round magazines, and his was one of the two Model 8’s known to be at the ambush of Bonnie & Clyde. This example was made in 1925 based on its date code and is chambered in .30 Remington, it is in about Very Good condition. It has some scattered wear that is typical of a sporting rifle of its age. The bore has some wear but the rifling is strong and this can still put lead downrange and holes in game. This is the original American semi-auto rifle and something every collector needs! Please see our photos and good luck!

Make: Remington

Model: 8

Serial Number: 49460

Year of Manufacture: 1925

Caliber: .30 Remington

Action Type: Long-Recoil, Fixed Magazine Fed, Semi-Automatic Rifle

Barrel Length: 22"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base fixed to the front of the barrel jacket. The rear sight is a flip-up "U'' notch sight dovetailed into a base that is screwed to the barrel jacket. The rear of the receiver is installed with a folding aperture peep sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and serrated crescent metal buttplate. There are no markings on the forend. There are cracks at the top tang. There is a small crack at the toe. The forend is proud to the metal. There are some scattered compressions, nicks, dings, and patches of finish loss. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate. The plate has a coat of oxidation; there is patina, finish loss, and scratches. The buttplate tang has gaps to the wood. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light erosion. In my opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. There are no serial markings on the barrel jacket. There are some scattered spots of light oxidation. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. There is finish wear on the edges. There are some scattered handling marks. There is standard operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

CA LeGAL: C&R: YeS, CA PPT: NO