Remington Model 8 .30-30

Mr G · November 27, 2008, 07:12 PM

I've recently inherited a couple guns, among them two stand out. One, as I've determined, is a Winchester .30-30 Model 1894, with a serial that dates it from 1898. This gun shoots amazingly, but unfortunately it was tapped for a scope and thus it's collectable value has been reduced.

In addition to that, I also received a Remington Model 8. From my research, these came in various sizes, but none were .30-30. My gun, however, is very clearly labeled .30-30. How could this happen? Pics are possible if needed.

Also, if anyone could give an estimate of the value of the Remington, or if anyone knows someone looking for one, let me know. Thanks!

TEDDY · November 27, 2008, 10:20 PM

its chambered for 30 rem they came in 25 rem /30 rem/32 rem /and 35 rem.

Jim Watson · November 28, 2008, 08:45 AM

I have read that some of the early Remington Model 8s were sold as ".30-30 rimless" but were chambered in .30 Remington nonetheless.

**Mike Irwin** · December 1, 2008, 02:04 PM

WHOA!

You have a VERY early Model 8!

Jim is correct, the first few thousand were marked .30-30 Remington Rimless or some variation there of.

How many digits in the serial number?

You have a pretty uncommon rifle there.

Mr G · December 1, 2008, 03:50 PM

I just came back up to school and left the gun at home. I'll try to take some pics and post them when I come back.

November 27, 2008, 07:12 PM	#1
Mr G Junior Member Join Date: November 27, 2008 Posts: 2	Remington Model 8 .30-30 I've recently inherited a couple guns, among them two stand out. One, as I've determined, is a Winchester .30-30 Model 1894, with a serial that dates it from 1898. This gun shoots amazingly, but unfortunately it was tapped for a scope and thus it's collectable value has been reduced. In addition to that, I also received a Remington Model 8. From my research, these came in various sizes, but none were .30-30. My gun, however, is very clearly labeled .30-30. How could this happen? Pics are possible if needed. Also, if anyone could give an estimate of the value of the Remington, or if anyone knows someone looking for one, let me know. Thanks!

November 27, 2008, 10:20 PM	#2
TEDDY Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Location: MANNING SC Posts: 837	mod 8 its chambered for 30 rem they came in 25 rem /30 rem/32 rem /and 35 rem.

December 1, 2008, 02:04 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	WHOA! You have a VERY early Model 8! Jim is correct, the first few thousand were marked .30-30 Remington Rimless or some variation there of. How many digits in the serial number? You have a pretty uncommon rifle there. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 28, 2008, 08:45 AM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,545	I have read that some of the early Remington Model 8s were sold as ".30-30 rimless" but were chambered in .30 Remington nonetheless.

December 1, 2008, 03:50 PM	#5
Mr G Junior Member Join Date: November 27, 2008 Posts: 2	I just came back up to school and left the gun at home. I'll try to take some pics and post them when I come back.