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Remington Model 8

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Remington Model 8 by Remington

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Technical Specifications

Type Semi-automatic rifle
Manufacturer Remington Arms
Designer John Browning · C.C. Loomis
Produced 1905–1911 (Remington Autoloading Rifle) · 1910–1929 (FN Model 1900) · 1911–1936 (Model 8) · 1936–1950 (Model 81)
Used by Federal Bureau of Investigation · Texas Rangers - same model .35 killing Bonnie and Clyde
No. built 26,000 (Remington Autoloading Rifle) · 4,913 (FN Model 1900) · 80,600 (Model 8) · 55,581 (Model 81)
Weight 8 lbs
Length 41.1 in
Barrel length 22 in
Cartridge .25 Remington · .30 Remington · .32 Remington · .35 Remington · .300 Savage
Action Recoil-operated
Feed Fixed 5 round box magazine,(5-,10-,15-round box magazine)

Data from Remington Model 8 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — The Smithsonian Institution.

Compatible Calibers (1)

12 Gauge
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12 Gauge

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