Question about stock number

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doublecanister
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Question about stock number

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My Model 8 with a 214XX-date range (1909) in 35 Rem has a fancy stock with checkering on the grip and forend. When I removed the stock, I noticed a serial number of some kind, 40XXX, in the recessed area where the receiver tang fits into the stock. Should the gun serial number match the stock number? What is this number on the stock?

Looks like this is a pre-1911, which makes it a Auto Loader, not a Model 8.
Todd
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doublecanister
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Re: Question about stock number

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I confirmed that its a factory stock, exactly like the checkering on the website and has the "cheeks."
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Todd
Remington Model 8, .35 Rem (1909)
Remington Model 8, .32 Rem (1926)
Remington Model 81, .35 Rem (1937)
Remington Model 81, .35 Rem (1941)
Remington Model 81, .300 Savage (1946)
Remington Model 81, 35 Rem (1948)
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Re: Question about stock number

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Yes, the numbers should match. It looks like the upgraded wood was taken from another rifle and out on yours. Notice the metal on the tang is exposed on the side. If it was fit to the rifle, that wouldn't show.
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