Remington model 8

[Jack]

I can remember seeing Model 8's in the deer woods, in my younger days. Most were in 35 Rem. I believe they were made in 30 Rem, 25 Rem and maybe 32 Rem? also- all proprietary Remmy cartridges meant to duplicate and compete with Winchester's 30-30, 25-35, etc. The Model 8 was replaced by an updated version, the Model 81. Couldn't tell you the exact year runs of each.
I , too, would be really suspicious of a mint version. I suspect the price tag reflects that someone knows it's been refinished.
BTW, the 25 and 30 Rem cartridges used an oddball case head size that makes finding brass for them scarce and expensive.
This link might give a bit more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_8