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Not an expert in the older Shimano stuff but try looking for markings on the deraileur/shifters. Sometimes they're stamped with codes and id numbers, which can be useful in tracking down such information.
Secondly, has he ever changed or had the hub worked on? Does he recall whether its a freewheel or a more modern cassette hub? Freewheel would probably indicate 6-7 speed and the cassette, 8spd.- This is rubbish as they made 6spd cassette hubs too.Thats about the depth of my knowledge on these things. Hopefully someone will know more.