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by MtnmanWY
Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 8, 25 Remington Tech Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Re: Model 8, 25 Remington Tech Question

There is some slop when the take-down screw is tight, even with the shim he made from the tobacco can. Although the original manual doesn't show a shim/washer for the take-down lever, Grandpa said he lost the original one. As the original owner of the rifle, and knowing him to have been an extremely ...
by MtnmanWY
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: Model 8, 25 Remington Tech Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Model 8, 25 Remington Tech Question

I inherited my grandfather's rifle, complete with the stories and flaws. He purchased it new, used it for provisions as my grandparents roamed the country. He told the story of the rifle being stolen near El Paso, attributing the loss to some of Pancho Villa's associates. Returning a short few years ...