New Model 8 Owner
Posted: Fri May 01, 2015 3:14 pm
Hi.
Just got myself a Model 8, haven't even shot it yet but I'm already in love with it. I fell in love with the 8/81 when I first saw one and when I saw mine at a Cablea's used rack I decided to jump in head-first, although I feel $675 was a bit high for it's condition I don't really care.
If I'm not out of line, I would like to ask a question here as well. When I found it at the store they had it marked as an 81, but I knew it wasn't as soon as I looked at it, but I have no clue about when it was manufactured. There's no date code on the barrel so assume earlier than 1922 and the only places anything is marked is the serial number and on the barrel. Is there anyone who can help a guy out?
Just got myself a Model 8, haven't even shot it yet but I'm already in love with it. I fell in love with the 8/81 when I first saw one and when I saw mine at a Cablea's used rack I decided to jump in head-first, although I feel $675 was a bit high for it's condition I don't really care.
If I'm not out of line, I would like to ask a question here as well. When I found it at the store they had it marked as an 81, but I knew it wasn't as soon as I looked at it, but I have no clue about when it was manufactured. There's no date code on the barrel so assume earlier than 1922 and the only places anything is marked is the serial number and on the barrel. Is there anyone who can help a guy out?