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by 35remfan
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from NY
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

Re: New Member from NY

I'm a bit late in doing so but welcome from Iowa. Interesting rifle/codes. Hated seeing Remington announce the closure of its NY plant. As 'Roger' posted here in Iowa 8 and 81's aren't seen alot in shops or at gun shows. Many times the ones that are seen look pretty rough and have seen better days,...
by 35remfan
Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from NY
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

Re: New Member from NY

a pile of repair codes! That's interesting! I thought so too. Cam, I reached out to you a few years ago regarding this rifle. You did reply but I lost our communications. I've recently had a renewed interest in these great rifles, hence why I joined the forum. I only have this one (1) Model 8 in my...
by 35remfan
Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from NY
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

Re: New Member from NY

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good information here on these great rifles. Thanks MinnesotaDan! I've already received a good amount of help and it's greatly appreciated. Living in such close proximity to the Ilion plant and being in the Adirondacks there are a good number of these rifles that turn ...
by 35remfan
Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 circa 1912? Questions about my Model 8.
Replies: 4
Views: 647

Re: Model 8 circa 1912? Questions about my Model 8.

Thank you for your help, providing the link and welcoming me to the community. Any idea what the "F" above the serial number may be or the Circle K beneath it? I know I have a lot of questions. Please be patient with me. You're welcome. No worries about questions, we all have asked about ...
by 35remfan
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 circa 1912? Questions about my Model 8.
Replies: 4
Views: 647

Re: Model 8 circa 1912? Questions about my Model 8.

Thank you for your help, providing the link and welcoming me to the community.

Any idea what the "F" above the serial number may be or the Circle K beneath it?

I know I have a lot of questions. Please be patient with me.
by 35remfan
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 circa 1912? Questions about my Model 8.
Replies: 4
Views: 647

Model 8 circa 1912? Questions about my Model 8.

:oops: Hello all, I joined this forum in hopes of seeking confirmation for my own research. I have a Remington Model 8 that I believe was manufactured in 1912. The serial number is as follows: There is a F, below that it says 29599, below the "29599" there is a "K" enclosed in a ...
by 35remfan
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from NY
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

New Member from NY

Hello all, New member here. What a cool community of like minded people with an appreciation for these great rifles! So saddened to hear of the closure of the historic Ilion plant which is only a few hours from my home. NY IS Remington country. Rural NY is NOT the toxic cities. There's a lot of good...