Remington model 8

[tmy255]

As anybody ever seen one of these my local dealer has one in that someone is selling it's a beautiful semi auto in 25 Remington with a nice looking peep sight they are asking $500.00 for it. And another thing I know this rifle predates the AK rifle but it looks like the exact same same safety lever as the AK.

[jpscoot_21]

The Remington Model 8 is a great rifle and worth more than that, from what you've posted.

[Emdawg]

If it is in excellent condition, then $500 would be alright Cash&Carry, but that is a little much for a dealer, in my opinion.

Big reason is that 25 Remington is not a caliber anyone makes in any great quantity anymore.

[TMB 1]

Yep the Model 8 is a great rifle! Like Emdawg says no one makes 25 Remington anymore but $500 is about the price I see them going for now days no matter the cartridge it's chambered for.
Check out The Great Model 8 website its loaded with info. According to blue book of values on that site + 25% premium for 25 Remington.

[Milsurp Collector]

Designed by John Browning and chambered in .25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington auto, all calibers of ammo except the .35 have been out of production for a long time and are difficult to find. I have a .32 and I buy every old box of ammo I find at gun shows. I even bought a bag of loose rounds. I have also bought ammo on Gunbroker.com, and it isn't cheap. If you plan on shooting one get a .35 Remington.







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[BroncoBob]

I have a model 81A in .35 Rem. The model 8 introduced in 1900 in 1936 Remington came out with the model 81. Pretty much the same rifle different furniture.

[tmy255]

Since I logged on and ask you gentlemen about the model 8 I have been researching on the net your all right about it being a great rifle and what a history it apparently has being a hunting rifle, special police rifle with 15 round magazines and one of the rifles used to take down Bonnie & Clyde in the ambush, only I think that one was 35 rem anyway thanks for the reply's today I'm going to take a closer look at it if I don't get it I know I'll regret it.

[BroncoBob]

They don't always pop up for sale locally. I didn't hesitate when I saw the rifle I bought. I looked too long at them and always told myself if one came up for sale I would buy it. Oh they do kick a little.