Join our Discord! |
If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
Remington Model 8
Remington Model 8 Autoloading Rifle
This centerfire autoloading rifle, designed by John Browning, made from 1906 to 1950 in several calibers (25 Rem., 30 Rem., 32 Rem., 35 Rem, .300 Savage). It was specifically designed for medium to moderately powered cartridges designed for pump or lever action rifles (like the .30-30) and was never designed to take any of the higher powered cartridges.
Specifications
(1906-1936)
- Type: Rifle
- Caliber(s): .25 Rem., .30 Rem., .32 Rem., .35 Rem
- Weight: 8.25 lb (3.74 kg)
- Length: 41 in (104 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 22 in (55.9 cm)
- Capacity: 5, 15
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
Remington Model 81 Woodmaster
When the 1930s rolled around, Remington decision-makers decided to boost sales of the Model 8 by giving it a minor overhaul. The barrel and action were left pretty much the same with only a few changes made to the stock and forearm. Increasing the diameter of the grip made it stronger, and doing the same to the forearm made it more hand-filling. Remington introduced the revised version of the Model 8 as the Model 81 Woodsmaster. The .25 Remington chambering was dropped, but the .30, .32, and .35 Remington lived on, and in 1940 the .300 Savage joined them. Production ceased during World War II, and after the war only the .300 Savage and .35 Remington chamberings became available. Those two remained until production of the Model 81 was discontinued in 1950 with almost 56,000 built
Specifications
(1936-1950)
Type: Rifle
Caliber: .30 Remington, .32 Remington, 35 Remington, .300 Savage
Capacity: Fixed 5 round box magazine, 15 round detachable magazine
- Weight: 8.25 lb (3.74 kg)
- Length: 41 in (104 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 22 in (55.9 cm)
- Capacity: 5, 15
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
The Remington Model 8 rifle can be seen in the following:
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ride the High Country | Warren Oates | Henry Hammond | Model 8 | 1962 |
The Rocketeer | Police Officers | 1991 | ||
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | Seen in a box | 2008 | ||
Public Enemies | Johnny Depp | John Dillinger | 2009 |