Remington model 8 & 8A??

jiminthecorner · December 5, 2006, 05:35 PM

I have a model 8 A in 35 rem. and previously had a model 8,also in 35 rem. Does anyone know the difference between the8 & 8A?? I do know that Bonnie & Clyde were shot with an 8A in 35rem, is the 8A a police version ?? Any help would be appreciated .Thanks JITC

Scorch · December 6, 2006, 01:53 PM

I believe one difference was a removable magazine. I had a model 8 that had a fixed mag, but I have seen some with removable mags.

**James K** · December 6, 2006, 02:43 PM

AFAIK, the letter indicated special features. The 8A was standard with a straight stock, the 8C had a pistol grip and high grade stock, etc. The grades were in the catalog but were not marked on the rifle.

The 81 differed from the 8 by having an additional firing pin spring to eliminate the possibility of firing out of battery due to firing pin creep.

Some writers say that the 8 and 81 have a detachable magzine, but I have never seen one in a standard rifle. I believe that may have been a special order for police or an after-market conversion.

Jim

December 5, 2006, 05:35 PM	#1
jiminthecorner Member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Location: ontario,Canada Posts: 73	Remington model 8 & 8A?? I have a model 8 A in 35 rem. and previously had a model 8,also in 35 rem. Does anyone know the difference between the8 & 8A?? I do know that Bonnie & Clyde were shot with an 8A in 35rem, is the 8A a police version ?? Any help would be appreciated .Thanks JITC

December 6, 2006, 01:53 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,044	I believe one difference was a removable magazine. I had a model 8 that had a fixed mag, but I have seen some with removable mags. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine Last edited by Scorch; December 6, 2006 at 04:32 PM.

December 6, 2006, 02:43 PM	#3
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,439	AFAIK, the letter indicated special features. The 8A was standard with a straight stock, the 8C had a pistol grip and high grade stock, etc. The grades were in the catalog but were not marked on the rifle. The 81 differed from the 8 by having an additional firing pin spring to eliminate the possibility of firing out of battery due to firing pin creep. Some writers say that the 8 and 81 have a detachable magzine, but I have never seen one in a standard rifle. I believe that may have been a special order for police or an after-market conversion. Jim __________________ Jim K