Remington Autoloading Rifle – .32 Rem – Model 8 – Mod 81 – MFG 1909 – C

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Remington Autoloading Rifle in .32 Remington. Serial numbe r- 18822. This rifle is in great condition for its age with a good bore! The lands are still distinct with some frosting in the grooves. It was produced in 1909, at which time, it was simply referred to as the "Remington Autoloading Rifle". In 1911, Remington officially rebranded it as the Model 8, and then later the Model 81. Please review photos for exact condition, and to fully appreciate this highly collectible gem!

The Remington Model 8 was the first commercially successful semi-automatic, high-powered rifle produced in the United States. Designed by the legendary John Browning and introduced in 1906 as the "Remington Autoloading Rifle," it operated on a unique long-recoil system where the barrel and bolt recoiled backward together inside a distinctive steel outer shroud to cycle the action. This innovative design allowed hunters and law enforcement officers to fire up to five rounds of hard-hitting ammunition as fast as they could pull the trigger, completely revolutionizing rapid-fire capability at the turn of the 20th century. Renamed the Model 8 in 1911, the rifle earned a rugged reputation for reliability in dense woods and became a favorite among early law enforcement agencies, most famously serving as a definitive tool for Texas Rangers during the era's high-profile motorized bandit ambushes.