Book Review: The Great Remington 8, by John Henwood

Published on March 7, 2013
Duration: 5:08

This video reviews John Henwood's 'The Remington 8 and 81 Autoloading Rifles,' a comprehensive collector's guide. It highlights the rifle's design by John Browning, its introduction in 1906, and its popularity as a semi-automatic hunting rifle. The book covers production changes, military/police variants, contemporary rifles, disassembly, cartridges, accessories like stripper clips and scope mounts, and historical advertising.

Quick Summary

John Henwood's book, 'The Remington 8 and 81 Autoloading Rifles,' offers a deep dive into these John Browning-designed semi-automatic hunting rifles. It covers their 1906 introduction, production details, military/police variants, maintenance, cartridges, and accessories like stripper clips, making it an essential resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Introduction: Forgotten Weapons Library
  2. 00:22Remington Model 8 and 81 Overview
  3. 00:30John Browning's Design
  4. 00:35Introduction Year: 1906
  5. 00:51Military vs. Civilian Use
  6. 01:06The Book: Remington 8 and 81 by John Henwood
  7. 01:44Inside the Book: Contents Overview
  8. 01:51John Browning Photo
  9. 02:07Historical and Patent Information
  10. 02:15Production Changes and Details
  11. 02:31Production Codes and Serial Numbers
  12. 02:40Military and Police Versions
  13. 03:01Contemporary Self-Loading Rifles
  14. 03:20Disassembly and Care
  15. 03:29Cartridge Information
  16. 03:31Accessories: Stripper Clips and Scope Mounts
  17. 03:51Advertising
  18. 04:00Book Price and Value
  19. 04:51Where to Buy
  20. 04:59Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Remington Model 8 and 81?

The Remington Model 8 and 81 are semi-automatic commercial hunting rifles designed by John Browning and introduced in 1906. They were known for their reliability and effectiveness as full-size rifle cartridges, though they saw limited military use and were primarily popular with hunters.

What information is available in John Henwood's book on the Remington 8 and 81?

John Henwood's book provides comprehensive details on the Remington 8 and 81, including design history, patent drawings, production changes over the years, production codes, military/police variants, disassembly and care, chambered cartridges, accessories like stripper clips and scope mounts, and historical advertising.

Was the Remington Model 8 a military rifle?

No, the Remington Model 8 and 81 rifles primarily served as commercial hunting rifles and never saw serious military use. While there were some military and police versions, their main role was in civilian hunting until well after World War II.

Can the Remington Model 8 be loaded with stripper clips?

Yes, the Remington Model 8 and 81 are stripper clip loaded rifles, even though they are civilian hunting models. The book by John Henwood discusses these clips and notes the rifle's compatibility with standard military stripper clips.

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