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by GuideGun
Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Rebarreling
Replies: 4
Views: 1827

Rebarreling

Has anyone taken a barrel blank and rebarreled one of these rifles? I understand it wouldn't be cheap, cost isn't an issue. I'm just curious if it can be done. I know there'd be quite a bit of machining needed on a barrel blank to make it work.
by GuideGun
Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Refinish?
Replies: 4
Views: 8616

Re: Refinish?

I'm not worried about refinishing it. I'm more interested in if anybody on here has worked with a smith that does good work on these.

Anybody have recommendations for a bluing and stocking service?
by GuideGun
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Refinish?
Replies: 4
Views: 8616

Refinish?

I have been handed down a family heirloom Remington Autoloading Rifle in .35 Remington that dates to 1908. The rifle is in alright condition. The metal isn't rusted or pitted, but most of the bluing is worn off and most of the metal is now grey. The rifle has a semi rounded pistol grip stock and a f...