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- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 363
Re: Tulsa Gun Show
Hey Hibby, The show was good as expected but there were fewer 8,81 and FN’s than in past years. I saw one 81-D grade in great condition but was priced to high for me at $10,500.00. Corey Creamer said it has been at the show the last three years. I saw two 81’s in 300 Savage with sticker price of $15...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 363
Tulsa Gun Show
Hey Guy's, I have made reservations for the Tulsa Gun Show this spring for April 5-7. If any of you are planning on attending, maybe we can meet and catch up on what we have been doing. Just let me know and I will give you some contact information. My email address is “jack1653@att.net”. I will be s...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:45 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3429
Re: At last!
Hey Hibby, I apologize for the posting I made on the Facebook Remington thread. I had not seen the posting on our Forum. I had not checked our Forum for several days and just now saw your posting. My congratulations on finding this FN. it is in very good condition and will be a great addition to you...
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1671
Re: Barrel nut washer revival
Roger, I got the pictures and sent you an email with pictures of the washer I had. I never heard back and made the assumption that you were not interested in my offer to make a trade. I put my rifle back together and put it back in the safe. The emailaddress that I sent the picture to was: rogertret...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:58 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1671
Re: Barrel nut washer revival
Roger,
Send me your email address and I will send you a picture of the washer.
My email address is: jack1653 @att.net
Send me your email address and I will send you a picture of the washer.
My email address is: jack1653 @att.net
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:56 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1671
Re: Barrel nut washer revival
Hey Rifleman, Just read your posting about the 35 barrel washer. I would have thought there would be a source for them but so much for the thought. I will check my parts inventory tomorrow and see if I may have one. I don’t think the caliber would be an issue but I might be wrong. The barrels have t...
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:15 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Cased set, Early Krieger 81 with extras
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3107
Re: Cased set, Early Krieger 81 with extras
Hey John,
Congratulations on an excellent looking cased rifle. You don’t see a complete set like this very often especially with all the paperwork and extras that came with the rifle. You did very well with this purchase.
Kindest Regards,
Jack
Congratulations on an excellent looking cased rifle. You don’t see a complete set like this very often especially with all the paperwork and extras that came with the rifle. You did very well with this purchase.
Kindest Regards,
Jack
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:17 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Sn # 22 has come home
- Replies: 7
- Views: 864
Re: Sn # 22 has come home
Hey Mike, Congratulations on getting # 22 home!! I do remember you having # 22 at the Great shootout at the farm. I recall how you tore up the animal targets that I had placed at unmarked yardages. You did some excellent shooting at the 150 yard steel target that was set up across the lake. You rang...
- Tue May 09, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Illinois
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1619
Re: New member from Illinois
Hey Morgan,
Welcome to the forum. I am a little north of you near Springfield. If you have any questions, just ask and we will try to help. If you have any of the springpoles, we would love to see some pictures.
Regards,
jack1653
Welcome to the forum. I am a little north of you near Springfield. If you have any questions, just ask and we will try to help. If you have any of the springpoles, we would love to see some pictures.
Regards,
jack1653
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:36 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1457
Re: New Member
Hey Carl, Welcome to our Forum. You have acquired a rifle that is hard to find. I am confident that you can find some items on the forum that will answer your questions. There are several videos that can assist you with disassembling your FN 1900. The videos will be of the Reminington model 8 & ...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:03 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Special Firearm
- Replies: 54
- Views: 63558
Re: Special Firearm
Hey Guys, I want to clarify some comments I made above about being concerned that the proof marks on this rifle were not British proof marks. During the process of tracking down the FN 1900 with serial number 721, I was informed that the gunsmith who made the repairs to the Fraser rifle had engraved...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:57 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: My first FN 1900 "somewhat modified by Bubba"
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6265
Re: My first FN 1900 "somewhat modified by Bubba"
Hey John,
You did well with replicating the orignal cap and pin. I was glad that I was able to assist you with getting the FN back to looking so much better to the original.These rifles are hard to find and even harder to buy.
Kindest Regards,
Jack
You did well with replicating the orignal cap and pin. I was glad that I was able to assist you with getting the FN back to looking so much better to the original.These rifles are hard to find and even harder to buy.
Kindest Regards,
Jack
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:56 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3739
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Howdy, Never too old to learn something new. I had heard about this product several years ago. I had thought about buying some and forgot about it. I had my wife order a bottle of it from Amazon. I want to try it on some of my springpoles. Thanks for sharing the information and the pictures. Regards...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: my 35 and buck
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16093
Re: my 35 and buck
Hey olskool, You have a fantastic cabin and it appears to be in a nice secluded setting. Did you do the design and construction? I would like to have a cabin like yours sitting on my getaway near the lake I have. It is nice looking and displays a comfortable environment. Kindest Regards, jack1653
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1916 Model 8
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1366
Re: 1916 Model 8
You did an excellent job on getting an old springpole looking pretty darn good.
Regards,
jack1653
Regards,
jack1653
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11219
Re: My model 81 barrel tool
Howdy,
I am still interested in your tool.
I know the frustration of waiting on such projects when you have to wait on someone else to do the machining or production. Just let me know when you get them in and know the price of the tool. Will the price include shipping?
Regards,
jack1653
I am still interested in your tool.
I know the frustration of waiting on such projects when you have to wait on someone else to do the machining or production. Just let me know when you get them in and know the price of the tool. Will the price include shipping?
Regards,
jack1653
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:37 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1671
Re: Barrel nut washer revival
Hey Rifleman, I can’t speak for others, but I often do not reply because the question has been asked before and most of the time an answer can be found by using the search feature that is available on this forum. I had been using the forum many years before becoming a member and had the same frustra...
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:28 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 932
Re: New Member
Hey ArieL,
Welcome to the forum.
jack1653
Welcome to the forum.
jack1653
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:26 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Howdy from Texas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 831
Re: Howdy from Texas
Hey Mike,
Welcome to the forum. Glad that you got a model 8. They are great rifles. If you have any questions, just ask and somebody will have an answer.
Regards,
jack1653
Welcome to the forum. Glad that you got a model 8. They are great rifles. If you have any questions, just ask and somebody will have an answer.
Regards,
jack1653
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:29 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3131
Re: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
Hey Guys, I wish to Thank my ghost poster, 81police, for his continued assistance in getting my pictures resized and posted. I can tell the story but the old saying of “A picture is worth a 1000 words. I want to thank my Canadian colleagues and FN collectors for their encouraging words on this proje...
- Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:53 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Georgia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1005
Re: Georgia
Hey Richard, Welcome to the forum. I lived in the Athens area for more than 30 years and loved the area. I moved back to Illinois to help care for aging mother and mother-in-law. You shouldn’t have much difficulty in finding a Remington model 8 or 81. Buying one might be a challenge and the prices a...
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:40 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3131
Re: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
I do plan on shooting the rifle. I will be heading out to the farm when the weather is a little cooler. I have to see if I can get it zeroed in. I have a portable gun vise which will help with getting the sight zeroed in. The way that Joe had the scope mounted allows for using the iron sights. When ...
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:10 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3131
Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
I want to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to 81police for his assistance in getting the pictures re-sized and posted for me. I also want to acknowledge Joe Leatroptt, Sarge756, and his machinist, Joe Keefer, for their assistance and excellent work that contributed to the success of this project. Seve...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:56 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: New Article on the Model 8 in AFRICA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 167569
Re: New Article on the Model 8 in AFRICA
Hey 81police, I wish to compliment you on your article, “Model 8 in Africa”. I like the way you presented the article chronologically. It is a good read and holds your attention. To have period correct pictures of the topic added to the enjoyment of the topic. Most of us were not aware of the histor...
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:30 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5322
Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Hey Bob,
That is a good response and explanation. I have never seen the illustration or video before. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Regards,
Jack
That is a good response and explanation. I have never seen the illustration or video before. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Regards,
Jack
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:17 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5322
Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Make certain that you put the magazine spring in the right direction or you will have another issue!!!! The ends of the spring points to the stock end of the rifle.
jack1653
jack1653
- Fri Apr 08, 2022 11:42 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5322
Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Hey Oleson, Welcome to the forum. In answer to your question, my first thought is that when you reassembled the rifle you did not get the barrel lock spring inserted correctly. There is a groove in the receiver that the tab on the thin metal spring did not get set in the groove. This is not unusual ...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:19 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Some FN1900s
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5965
Re: Some FN1900s
Hey canuck, Glad you shared pictures of your FN’s. It never gets old seeing the FN 1900’s. The newest addition is a real beautiful rifle and the pictures reflect the condition. The wood looks perfect as well as the metal. It even has a complete bolt handle! These rifles are becoming more rare every ...
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:13 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Model 8 with Saddle Ring Carbine forend?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2029
Re: Model 8 with Saddle Ring Carbine forend?
Hey canuck, Good to hear from you. From just a handling standpoint it is a little more heavy on the barrel end. I have never shot either of the rifles but based on the shooting of other model 8’s I think it would be an easier with the extra weight. For sure there would be less barrel rise and that i...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Model 8 with Saddle Ring Carbine forend?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2029
Re: Model 8 with Saddle Ring Carbine forend?
Hey Katieboots29, Welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place to get information about these Remington rifles. I don’t know the story on the particular rifle you are inquiring about but can confirm from the pictures that were provided by the Guns International posting that the rifle is on...
- Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:51 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The terrible storms last night
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2485
Re: The terrible storms last night
Hey Guys,
Thanks for your concerns. We didn’t have any damage from the storms. It was a rough night, but we escaped any damage. The winds were quite high and the thunderstorms lit up the sky.
Regards,
jack1653
Thanks for your concerns. We didn’t have any damage from the storms. It was a rough night, but we escaped any damage. The winds were quite high and the thunderstorms lit up the sky.
Regards,
jack1653
- Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 #638
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3916
Re: Model 81 #638
Hey Bullpupone, I do not have any suggestions for high resolution pictures. It isn’t necessary to post additional pictures. My only reason for questioning the serial number was to alert you to the fact that if it were a 81-B, you had a very unique rifle. Remington was not consistent on how they put ...
- Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 #638
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3916
Re: Model 81 #638
Hey Bullpupone, I don’t want to be argumentative, but the last picture you posted regarding my first reply is not the same as the first picture you posted. There are inconsistencies between the two pictures. Make a close examination of the “8” in the last picture to the straight line on the “ B” in ...
- Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:39 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 #638
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3916
Re: Model 81 #638
Hey Bullpupone, It looks to me like you do not have serial number 638. Upon enlarging the serial number, I can see you have serial number “63 B”, which makes this a fairly rare model 81. There were not that many 81 B’s produced and to have a low serial number would make this a 1936 year of issue. It...
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:31 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Round knob M8s
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3658
Re: Round knob M8s
There are a few out there. Without looking in my collection I think I have 4 or 5 of these rare rifles.
Regards,
jack1653
Regards,
jack1653
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:04 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member, Jeff
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5311
Re: New Member, Jeff
The Model 81 was issued in 1936,
Regards,
jack1653
Regards,
jack1653
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:11 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Swiss cheese anyone??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5083
Re: Swiss cheese anyone??
Hey MinnesotaDan, Very well articulated. I couldn’t agree with you more! I have been collecting firearms for more than 60 years. I have bought some real beaters in the early years just to keep them from becoming scrap metal. I have had many repaired over the years by using parts that came from “some...
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:33 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 81 marked 872CR
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2316
Re: Model 81 marked 872CR
Howdy,
Could you post a picture of the receiver showing the “872CR”. This may help in identifying the source. Thank you.
Regards, jack1653
Could you post a picture of the receiver showing the “872CR”. This may help in identifying the source. Thank you.
Regards, jack1653
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:12 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member, Jeff
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5311
Re: New Member, Jeff
Hey Jeff, Welcome to the forum. It is good to see new members with a passion for the 8 & 81 rifles. If you can share some pictures we would love to see them. Be sure to check out the various threads on the forum to find interesting topics. If there is anything you have questions about, just let ...
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:22 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11219
Re: My model 81 barrel tool
Sir,
I would be interested in the “FN” tool. When you get all the particulars, send me an email to “jack1653@att.net”. Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
jack1653
I would be interested in the “FN” tool. When you get all the particulars, send me an email to “jack1653@att.net”. Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
jack1653
- Thu May 06, 2021 7:42 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Mystery Charging Handle Issue:
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3120
Re: Mystery Charging Handle Issue:
Hey tallen702, I just saw the pictures. I should have looked at the remaining posts before replying to the Welcome post. Your charging handle issue is not unusual. The one you have is not a factory issue. The cap was lost and someone replaced it with the one you now see. I have seen many over the ye...
- Thu May 06, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member, First Model 8:
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3412
Re: New Member, First Model 8:
Hey tallen702,
Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on finding the model 8. Let us know what you may need for the charge handle. We maybe able to give some direction to help with you issue. If you can post some pictures that will be appreciated.
Regards,
jack1653
Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on finding the model 8. Let us know what you may need for the charge handle. We maybe able to give some direction to help with you issue. If you can post some pictures that will be appreciated.
Regards,
jack1653
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:39 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Hand at the Great 8
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4892
Re: New Hand at the Great 8
Hey Intellivore, Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you may be in for a case of “jackitis”. :lol: :lol: There is a wealth of information on the forum and if you don’t see what you are looking for, just ask. There are a lot of good guys who will be glad to respond to your questions. You shouldn’t h...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:37 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Barrel lock and Barrel lock spring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4485
Re: Barrel lock and Barrel lock spring
Hey Hcompton79,
Thank you for providing the link. It is one of the best videos I have seen showing the operation of the model 8. I wish that I had seen it 40 years ago. It certainly helps to explain haw the rifle’s internals are suppose to work.
Regards,
jack1653
Thank you for providing the link. It is one of the best videos I have seen showing the operation of the model 8. I wish that I had seen it 40 years ago. It certainly helps to explain haw the rifle’s internals are suppose to work.
Regards,
jack1653
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:19 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 forend question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3774
Re: Remington Autoloading forend question
Hey Todd, Definitely not original issue and yes you are missing the original takedown screw and ferrule. Check some of the pictures on the forum to see an original takedown screw and ferrule. You will notice on an original takedown screw a loop in the screw head. This was NOT meant to be used for a ...
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:18 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Mainspring Screw help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4997
Re: Mainspring Screw help
You may be able to get the screw back in by taking an awl or punch and inserting it in the tang and gently rotate it to get the thin metal shim to align with the hole in the tang. It doesn’t take much movement of the shim to get it out of alignment with the hole in the tang. If that doesn’t work you...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:36 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello from Northeast Oklahoma
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3377
Re: Hello from Northeast Oklahoma
Howdy dgoins,
Welcome to the forum. What can we do for you?
Regards,
jack1653
Welcome to the forum. What can we do for you?
Regards,
jack1653
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:59 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8723
Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Hey Tommy,
I have sent you a PM regarding your question.
Regards,
jack1653
I have sent you a PM regarding your question.
Regards,
jack1653
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:42 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8723
Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Hey Tommy, Please excuse my error with your name. I realized it when I read your current posting. The only bad thing about these police models is the cost of the ammunition. As you saw in the video, it only takes a couple of seconds to empty a 15 round magazine. Cameron was quicker on the trigger. T...
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: model 8 operating handle assembly bushing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4586
Re: model 8 operating handle assembly bushing
The grommet you refer to is a threaded metal disk with a hole in the center for the release pin.
Regards,
jack1653
Regards,
jack1653