Model 8 Mfg. code K E
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Model 8 Mfg. code K E
I recently acquired a very nice engraved model 8 .35 Rem. By the looks of it I would think it was either a D or E grade, it shows features of each, ie silver name plate, engraved serial number, checkering, beautifully grained walnut, splinter style forestock. It has a brown remington cap on the pistol grip. As near as I can tell the date of the engraved serial number and stamped mfg date are almost 30 years apart. Any Idea on what I have?
Re: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
Hey Tknutson47, is the code "K E" followed by a number "3"? Are you able to share a partial serial number and/or some photos?
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Serial # engraved 147XX
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Re: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
The serial number dates the receiver to circa 1909. The K E indicates May (K) of 1936 (E). Does your barrel jacket have engraving as well?
If the K E is not followed a number, maybe your barrel jacket has a different serial number stamped on the bottom of the barrel jacket head. If the barrel jacket is not engraved, your rifle has had a barrel replacement sometime during its history. Pictures would help too.
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If the K E is not followed a number, maybe your barrel jacket has a different serial number stamped on the bottom of the barrel jacket head. If the barrel jacket is not engraved, your rifle has had a barrel replacement sometime during its history. Pictures would help too.
Enjoy Life, Bob & Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
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Re: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
Stamping is K E 3. Barrel jacket is engraved, I would love to attach pictures but don't know how. This weapon appears to have had limited or no use.
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.
Re: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
"KE 3" is a Remington factory repair code. In other words in May, 1936 your rifle was sent back to Remington for a repair.
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I always pay attention to these "decode the code" threads - interesting stuff to a gun history nut!
+1 on pics - maybe someone could give him a hand? I've got mine full with fifth grade nonsense, otherwise I'd offer to help. Can't even find the time to get myself to the gun range during the school term these days.....
Adam
+1 on pics - maybe someone could give him a hand? I've got mine full with fifth grade nonsense, otherwise I'd offer to help. Can't even find the time to get myself to the gun range during the school term these days.....
Adam
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Re: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
There's rarely any mystery to manufacture dates, dates codes, repair codes, etc as long as you know how to interpret the data. That's why we made this page a long time ago for anybody to decipher their codes. It discusses just about everything there is to know.
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/?page_id=450
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/?page_id=450
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