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All, I went to OGCA on Saturday,and had lunch with 3 members here on the board, but left without spending a penny at the show. I decided that I'd go back on Sunday, because I'd examined 4 Remington Model 8's at good prices, all on one table, and decided I had to have one. Well, there was one left when I went back, and it was still a decent one, at a decent price. I paid $320. It's no collectors item, but I like it a lot, and plan to shoot it. The bore is excellent, and the only drawback is that it is drilled and tapped for a scope, but all scope mounting holes have fill screws. I love the weight of it, and how it points. The fact that Frank Hamer used one to kill Bonnie and Clyde gives it a law enforcement historical aspect that intrigues me. They don't make rifles like these anymore. The fact that John Browning designed it, and hunted with it also makes it a desirable firearm model for me to add to my collection. It was Browning's last civilian rifle design. Mine was made in June, 1926, and is in .35 Remington. It has a Marbles-Sheard gold dot front sight. Some of the Model 8's are over 100 years old now. I have a feeling this will not be the last one that I purchase. Anyway, I thought I'd post some photos for comment. Thanks! dalbert@sturmgewehr.com David Albert