Man, you have so many beautiful firearms, I hope you have a son or grandson that will keep care of them and value their historical significance as well as you do once you pass.

This rifle is indeed a legend. One of my favorites. Just a nostalgic classic

I have a 25 and a 30 in the model 8 and a 300 Savage in the 81. These were the guns the old timers used when I began deer hunting in Michigan. They're my favorite too! I also have a model 14 and 141 because sometimes a pump rifle is just needed!

Thank you for sharing, I was not familiar with the Remington 8. Very nice Footnote - I have a 742 carbine in 308 and have hunted with it since 1973. I have no issues with it at all, very reliable. However, I perform PMCS (preventative maintenance checks & services) every time I use a firearm. Ballistol for cleaning, Hoppes 9 for lubrication.

I have a 1927 Remington Model 8, in 25 caliber. Rather unusual and very hard to find ammo for it. In fact I have frequently gone to the massive gun shows here in Texas and I have never seen a single 25 Remington round for sale. Even if I can never shoot this gun because lack of ammo, I will never sell it because it was purchased new by my grandfather in 1927, he used it to hunt deer and elk for subsistence. It's been in my family for almost 92 years. Thanks for the video. I found this video because I saw you holding the model 8 in the intro for the Winchester 1300 video.

My 742 carbine 30/06 has been a reliable white tail deer and black bear gun . I love my 742. Just keep it clean.

The Netflix movie The Highway Men has many excellent Fireams used during the Bonnie and Clyde ambush. The .35 Remington caliber is very popular in the Northeast and parts of Canada for hunting. The Remington Model 8 and 141 in .35 Remington are becoming more valuable. The Marlin 336 in .35 Remington became more popular with hunters that could mount a scope or couldn't use a Semi Auto for hunting.

I recently “discovered” this rifle while watching the documentary about the guns used to end the violence of Bonnie and Clyde. So I’ve been researching them and a search turned up your channel. Frank Hamer, a Texas Ranger of some renown, carried this rifle in .35 Remington caliber. John M. Browning, the inventor of this gun, was a genius, but my oh my it must kick with that hard plastic butt pad! I owned a Winchester model 70 in .35 Whelen and it was a thumper on both ends, but I had a very nice Pachmayr recoil pad on my rifle. Thank you so much for your wonderful video about this great rifle. 🇺🇸

I had written you before about issues with the Remington 742 and the chatter issues due to weak recoil springs and stamped receivers . We do have a Remington 740 in .308 Winchester . We took it all apart, cleaned it, and put a 7400 recoil spring in it . It functions flawlesslly . I'd love a model 8 in .350 Remington !

In Quebec those Remington were hard to find, the people here were Winchester buyers and later Lee Enfield users, but for the time I think the Remington model 8 was among the first true semi automatic , and that BAR 30-06 .....wow

One of My Favorite Browning Designed Rifles The Legendary Model 8 😀😊🇺🇸 Thank You For Showing Us This One 😊😊😊

If they tried to make that again, I fear the QC on the end product would be an embarrassment. -Marky

Hello, I have this same firearm in my collection in 95% condition and it is, in my opinion, one of the most unique yet functional and dependable firearms I own. I use it as a "fun gun" and only shoot it at the range. It was manufactured in 1928 and it has never jammed. I have always felt that this gun, along with the later model 81 were amongst the last firearms that Remington built "up" to a standard instead of "down" to a price point. Cheers, Steve

The highwaymen Frank Hammer ..... design by John Browning and patent bought by Remington

I agree the Model 8 is a great rifle. Thank you

Just bought a 742 in 30-06 shoots like new no chatter in action smooth as glass got it for 300 bucks and love how it looks

I share your sentiment on the 742. I extend that sentiment to the 760/7600 models as well. The guns can be finicky if you don't take care of them, but so can most other.

Remington Model 8 is my favorite all time rifle. So cool looking.

I love my 742, never had a problem.

Your videos are the best. Straight forward and extremely informative. Plus, there's no loud obnoxious intros, haha. I picked up a model 8 in 35 remington recently, and I even got some ammo! Including a period correct box! I'm very excited. Your vodeo was a huge help!

In Belgium they liked that a lot 😁⚜️

It was discussed that the Rem. 742 was based on the 1100 shotgun receiver. Here we have a similar situation where the model 8 owes a lot of it's technical features to John Browning's earlier design of the Browning A-5 shotgun....also marketed as the Remington model 11. Interesting how once a design is in place that it can be applied to different types of firearms.

As a gun owner with 65 years experience, I've personally known of two friends who had a semi-auto rifle that failed to feed the ammo after one or two shots. I asked both friends if they kept the gun loaded all the time. They answered in the affirmative. Conversations with a gunsmith confirmed my suspicions. The gunsmith said that when you leave a repeating firearm loaded that it compresses the spring causing the spring to take a "set" thus weakening the spring. He replied that his recommendation for a personal protection firearm would be a double barrel shotgun or a revolver.

My first deer rifle was a Remington 742 in 6MM Rem. I never once had a problem with it. It shot like a dream.

Nowadays everyone is an expert and they all have an opinion even though they have no experience. My favorite example was the Remington 710. It was not a pretty rifle or a high class rifle, but it was a serviceable entry level budget rifle. At the time, it was less expensive than a Savage or NEF and allowed many on a budget to get into hunting. I applauded this and still think they felt pretty good. But thanks to the internet everybody hated that rifle because they were junk, they didn't shoot, they would fall apart, etc. In nearly every single instance when I questioned the person complaining, and asked them about their experience with it they almost always gave me a cookie cutter "Well I never actually owned one, but I heard/read/saw......" The internet is really good at regurgitating bad information. I decided to buy one of my own, a 7mm Remington Magnum. I mounted a scope, bought a couple boxes of Remington 140 grain core-lokt's and proceeded to shoot a bunch of 1 to 1.5 inch groups. No failures. I then sold that rifle to a friend with the reassurance it is a good, functional rifle. He still owns it. I am a fan of anything that is priced so almost anybody can afford it. But people have a nasty habit of belittling those who may not be able to afford anything better and the equipment they use. So I will always support those products. And as a hilarious side note, almost all the people who complained about the 710 for its crudeness and appearance all seem to be in love with the Savage Axis. Now THAT is an ugly rifle....

In my opinion one of the most beautiful SA .... John Moses Browning again !

It seems 9 times out of 10 whenever I search for a certain caliber or particular firearm one of your videos are suggested. Either we have very similar taste in firearms or you must have at least one of everything. That's good because it keeps me entertained and I always hit the like button. Thanks again.

I started having trouble with a 7400 but it was my fault because i didn't know how important it was to keep chamber clean so i cleaned it now works fine i brought the right bush to clean it

The 35 Rem I've got doesn't have any markings as to a model 8 or 81. I'm guessing mine was made when it was simply known as the Remington auto loading rifle. If I recall correctly it was made in 1907.

Good day sir, I own an fn 1900 in .35 cal It was my greatgrandfathers rifle purchased new in 1911 and was made in 1906. Ser # 1185 and I still hunt with it. It always drops jaws in camp, most have never and will never see another. 7:56 Greg Hall, Canada.

Most people do not clean and lubricate their guns properly . They use it and fire it only a few times then put it away and fouling does it's work. Next time they get it out a year later the action is sluggish ,but it's the guns fault.Two or three years into this cycle and they have a problem. If in storage be sure to clean and lubricate before storage and before the next use.

Great job Mike nice video. I wanted to ask if you have a 1885 Winchester or a 1874 Sharps. I think a video on one of them would be of some interest to some of us. Thanks for your time on these videos!!

Hey Man great video beautiful rifle I’m jealous

I've got a model 81 in 35 Remington it's in my top 3 favorite rifle designs I love mine and shoot it often it's in about 90% condition finish and mechanically wise the only issue is the receiver was drilled and tapped a second time for a different mount witch I haven't gotten around to fixing yet I only paid 480$ for it in 2017 😁

I love the 742

Do you have a video on the Howa made Mossberg rifles? Sorry if I missed it. There's so many videos to swim through I may have overlooked it.

I read that the group of law enforcement officers who ambushed Bonnie and Clyde used Browning BARS, Remington model 8's and one guy with a model 94 Winchester.

Killed my 1st deer in a snow storm with a Remington Model 8, 35 Remington. Recently was fortunate enough to buy a Remington Model 81 in excellent condition in 35 Remington. Also, we’re made in Europe during WW I to shot down balloons.

I actually don’t remember what semi auto Remington model I have. I remember it is chambered in 280 Remington, or as I like to call it a 7mm 06. If I find a model 8 in pretty good condition I’ll add it to my collection. One of the things I like most about firearms is hand loading for them. I really enjoy that.

It is the senen't time that I watch this video only because of he Remington model 8 watch a beautiful firearms .... incredible that's all

I've got a 742 in 308 cal. that was made in 1969 and I love that gun. Most problems are caused because the gun is not kept cleaned because they are not easy to disassemble. If you don't like cleaning guns then it not the gun for you.

I'm going to look at a Model 81 tomorrow, looks very good in the pics the shop sent me. It's 1940 production, .30 Remington caliber.

I just purchased a used 1973 742 carbine with the basket weave stock in 30-06. The basket weave stock and bluing is in absolutely perfect condition. Absolute beautiful rifle. After much reading about these rifles, (after Impulsively buying it due to the beauty of its external condition...) I decided to disassembe the entire rifle and get an understanding of the mechanism before I give it any use. While I do not have the full history of the rifle, upon disassembly, 4 things stand out. 1) It has never been disassembled. 2) as a result of number 1, It has never been thoroughly cleaned. 3) at the very most, the rifle has had maybe 50 rounds shot since 1973. 4) minor surface rust in the bore - most likely it was used for hunting in cold weather, externally wiped down and put in the closet with condensation in the bore. This surface rust cleaned up, and the bore is almost as bright as another brand new unfired rifle I own. Upon seeing the inner workings of this rifle, I can certainly see how these rifles can become jam masters if they are not kept clean. The 742, is indeed, a bit more challenging to disassemble than say an AR rifle, but still fairly simple. For comparison, it can take a good half hour to carefully disassemble and not ding up the receiver etc. Because of this reason, I can see how these get neglected and left with years of junk in the action and the receiver, it truly needs to be taken apart to clean it well. The years of junk will begins to eat away at the rails of the receiver. Once this wear begins, it will exponentially get worse if the receiver is not cleaned out thoroughly. I haven’t even fired mine yet, but I am 100 percent confident it will have no issues cycling and firing. Really looking forward to owning this one for many years.

I think that if you keep the rifle clean and take care of it, it won’t jam. My 742 in 30-06 doesn’t jam and shoots 2 inch groups at 100 yds.

"Right of way"...Same rifle as the legendary Remington ad. My guess is you know the piece of art I'm talking about..:)

Have one very similar....a model 81 in 300 savage.....is is a marvel of engineering......

Thanks for the video, I enjoy your commentary and our similar taste in fine firearms! Would i be correct in guessing your model 8 in this video was made sometime between 1911 and 1914? The Rem UMC buttplate and the cheekpieces on the the buttstock are clues! I have 3 model 8s: a .35 built in 1920, a .32 built in 1916, and a .25 built in 1909.

I love my Remington Woodmaster

I agree with your comments on the Remington Model 8. I wish mine had been in .35 Remington or .30 Remington as the recoil on my .300 Savage was just too much to be called enjoyable. But, the rifle was well made and as you point out unique. Again, a rifle that should be brought back, but not sure the “new” Remington company would agree. I have not owned a Remington 742, but a friend has one that he inherited from his father. Neither father or son ever had any problems with this rifle.

I own a model 81 the Woodmaster in .35 cal. At first glance, hey that's a Browning Humpback.

Just picked up a model 8 in 30 rem with a tang sight and 4 boxes of ammo😎

Hey it's me again Mike. I want want one of those too plus a model 81 for the same reason I have Savage model 99's. They're just cool! Unfortunately since you made this video Remington Arms Company has gone completely defunct, dead and buried. They were never going to build the model 8 or 81 again. The cost would just be too much. Just just internet rumors and wishful thinking. If you can find a model 8 or 81 now for less than a grand you're doing good. Ruger is introducing their versions of the Marlin lever actions and the company calling itself Remington is pushing a somewhat improved version of the 870 Express. It's no Wingmaster. No wonder we long for days past.

I love the Remington model 8, but the only place I've ever seen one is at a gun show and it was extremely high-priced. Well way out of my price range anyway. In regards to the Remington 742 I've had a couple of them apart and found some chatter marks on the receiver rails, I noticed that the bolt in those rifles floats inside the action bars and under harsh recoil as the action is being slammed back that bolt can rock up and the locking lugs can chew into the receiver. This is the one thing about the rifle I would say is actually a design flaw. Remington did however correct this in the model 7400, as it's bolt mechanism is actually part of the action bar assembly so that way the bolt can't rock under recoil. The 7400 also has a piece of hardened steel inside the receiver where the bolt rides so that it won't wear as easily. So most of the problems were fixed with the 7400 over the 742, however most of the problems people had were failure to extract or failure to feed neither of which were caused by a chattering bolt. Most of these issues were caused by a rusty chamber because of lack of maintenance or a bad magazine spring because people wouldn't empty the magazine when the rifle was being stored. What I was told when I bought my first 742 was that this is a high maintenance rifle. He said at the end of every season when you're done using it take the handguard off and clean the gas system, and clean the barrel clean the bolt guides and pay particular attention to keeping the chamber clean. This is why they originally came from Remington with a chamber brush. I was also told to never store magazines loaded, this will resolve most problems so long as you use it for its designed purpose.

Carbine Williams used the receiver and bolt of a Model 8 and 'grafted' on a barrel and captive 'floating chamber' and did away with the long recoil system. Thus was born, amongst others, the Winchester Model 50/59 fixed barrel shotgun. His tappet invention went into the U.S. .30 cal Carbine. His devices were perfected during his 'stay' in Caledonia Prison!

most guns that jam are from not being lubed

Good afternoon Sir and fellow subscribers. Pardon for posting off-subject but has a video been published on this channel for a Parker Hale 1200? I have an opportunity to purchase one in very good condition chambered in .308. Thank you for your advice and forbearance with respect to this post. Regards and thank you all for the great information.

I have a 1908 model 8 that doesn't have a magazine spring that is visible on the outside of the magazine. Would you happen to know what year that spring was

Just like other actions on both Winchester and Remington of that era, the alloys are soft. Over decades and a few thousand rounds, the rails wear excessively and start to gaul and case problems. I lost my fathers Remington 22 pump action from the early 70’s just that way. The simple friction of working the action wore it out. I contacted Remington about replacing the action, but they wanted quite a large sum to refurbish the rifle. Eventually you have to put them up and only shoot them occasionally.

I actually have one of these!! Not in as good of condition but still a beautiful rifle

get on to the model 8...geeeeze

I have a box of 351WSL ammo for sale. 49 ot of 50 in the box, original box, even has 4 original winchester ads in it. These shells are ol, but bet they still go bang.

I've got one of those 35 Rem auto loading rifles. It's an very good piece of hardware. The Rem 740 and 742 not so much. I don't find them an bargain at any price.

Это супер полуавтомат,с длинным ходом ствола вместе с затвором. Это как откатные орудия в артиллерии....полностью гасится отдача за счет массы ствола и затвора. Если удленнить ствол ,то можно использовать лульные насадки и глушители,это еще дополнительный вес в пользу погашения отдачи. Модно менять стволы...и калибры.

Sure wish I could find a few stripper clips for a model 8 for reasonable price , they are stamped and kinda a funny bronze color according to my gunsmith buddy... I have a gunsmith friend who has a model 8. He did comment it takes a special tool to take the special barrel apart, but realistically you should never have to..... and I had a Remington model 4 in 270, and finally gave it to my son. Awesome seems to shoot forever .

I know I’ve asked before, haha but I’d love to see a action comparison between a Sako 85 and a traditional Mauser action. Trying to decide between a Model 70 and a Sako 85

Question rather than a comment. On practically all of these the barrel (inside the shroud) was left in the white. A few years ago I purchased an 8 in 30Rem where the barrel was blued and I assumed this was after-market for some unknown reason. I've since seen another with a blued barrel and I notice that yours is blued as well. The contrast between the blued barrel and the bright bolt really stands out. Do you know if yours came this way from the factory or was it perhaps done later?

Hi 742 is a great rifle

Remington 742 good rifle in 30.06 . At 50 yards I could head shot . Never jammed on me .

Killed my 1st deer with one in a snow storm. I recently tracked down a Model 81 in a 35 Remington. Cleaned it up and it works perfectly. The Gun was also adopted by military’s in WW I to shoot down balloons

A model 8 in very good to excellent condition is next to impossible to find up here in Canada. I wish I had one in my collection because I am a fan of Browning's long recoil design which is why I have several Auto5s. Didn't Clyde die holding his "whip it" gun?

I have a 742 carbine. I shot it for years & one day it jammed. I took it to a gunsmith. He removed the barrel held on by a nut, cleaned the chamber & it was good to go. These are not range guns. Over time they will self destruct.

Bonnie and Clyde !

People often wonder why these didn't see more military service; take one apart and you'll understand why! Take-down is quite simple, but disassembly is another matter. Not horrifically difficult, but fiddly with many small parts that fit into the sides of the receiver in a specific order. There's no way you could do it in a trench or foxhole. They're robust guns, but not quite up to the rigours of military service.

How accurate is your Remington 742?

You can see one used in the movie _Ride The High Country_ .

Was that the 35 self loading? They've been obsolete for a hundred years. Cases can be made, and reloaded.

Allways wanted a model 8.. can never find one :(

Have a model 8 in 35 Remington that is upgraded model with black walnut stock

Never shot a model 8 or the 81 because i live in pa and semi rifles are not allowed for big game , semi shotguns are though lol go figure. If I remember right the model 8 came out in .25 and .30 Remington along with the .35 but only the .35 Remington survived.

I picked one up last year in 35Rem., I think the 30 & 35 will only hold 4. Sadly the Buttplate on mine was possibly an aftermarket recoil cushion that looks like a giant chewed up eraser. It does have a Lyman aperture sight though! I used only Ballistol and cleaned it up great. These are starting to really command a premium! It’s one of those guns I can’t help but pick up whenever I see it in my case and hold it for a while.

Semi auto 35 Remington is a fuck load of firepower.

Anyone who says a 742 is junk apparently doesn't know how to clean and oil a firearm.

Winchester 100

Long recoil system

The fellow doesn't seem to understand the concept of LONG RECOIL OPERATION!

Hey I. Need to talk to you can you call me about a gun

The 742 is such a horrible gun that my father has been using one for 20+ years for deer hunting that he has taken down more than 1 every season for 20+ years! Yup - just terrible.... I am guessing the cure is to trash it and then go spend $3,000+ to keep doing the same thing every year during deer season..... Can others figure out the sarcasim in this comment? Also had an uncle or two that "suffered" with them as they took down deer also but yet they survived the horrible 742s ..... The "herd theory" is being utilized in that "monkey says 742 is bad and other monkeys follow" as even though they never owned one/used one they must be all bad guns - IN THEIR MINDS! Duhhhhhhhh........ The 742 was so bad that Remington had to sell over a million of them..... The larger exact issue is how you take care of the gun as well as any gun for that matter. Much like vehicles on a larger scale - do not take care of it and abuse it besides is not the fault of the manufacturer but the fault of the idiot/moron who does not take good care of it. Many many folks are still using these 742/760 and the rest today and for decades to come.

742 sucks , Remington 8 and 81 in 35 Remington is fantastic.