^Lot 3219 RARE AND INTERESTING REMINTON MODEL 8 EDUCATIONAL

FACTORY CUTAWAY. Cal. 35 Rem. S# 15963. Bbl. 22" with ramp mounted Lyman bead front sight, rear sight hole empty. Front of receiver when taken down stamped "SCRAP". Both sides of lower tang also stamped "SCRAP". Left side of lower tang also has originally intended serial number "15963". Rather than destroying the firearm it appears Remington utilized a non-serviceable firearm for educational purposes. Right side of receiver has inlayed brass plate bearing ID number "G2003". Consigner states production model 8 cutaways was limited to only 3 examples. Smooth walnut buttstock and forend hard rubber checkered Remington UMC buttplate. Left side of receiver has 4 window cutouts. Right side of receiver and fixed mag have 3 cutouts. Additionally, cutouts appear on upper tang, top rear of receiver and left side of barrel. CONDITION: good overall. Metal components retain 85% thinning original blue finish with scattered scratches, handling marks, light pits and peppery oxidation. Stock set good overall showing worn original finish, numerous impressions, oil staining along tangs and scattered light scratches. Very good bore shows strong rifling. (26-1859/BH). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.