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by jack1653
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
Replies: 4
Views: 171

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...
by jack1653
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: At last!
Replies: 19
Views: 3385

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...
by jack1653
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

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...
by jack1653
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

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
by jack1653
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

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...
by jack1653
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Cased set, Early Krieger 81 with extras
Replies: 13
Views: 3061

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
by jack1653
Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Sn # 22 has come home
Replies: 7
Views: 839

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...
by jack1653
Tue May 09, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member from Illinois
Replies: 4
Views: 1550

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
by jack1653
Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 9
Views: 1416

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 & ...
by jack1653
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Special Firearm
Replies: 54
Views: 62474

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...
by jack1653
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: My first FN 1900 "somewhat modified by Bubba"
Replies: 25
Views: 6167

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
by jack1653
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Replies: 6
Views: 3668

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...
by jack1653
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: my 35 and buck
Replies: 15
Views: 15630

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
by jack1653
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: 1916 Model 8
Replies: 10
Views: 1333

Re: 1916 Model 8

You did an excellent job on getting an old springpole looking pretty darn good.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
Replies: 31
Views: 10795

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
by jack1653
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

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...
by jack1653
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 888

Re: New Member

Hey ArieL,

Welcome to the forum.

jack1653
by jack1653
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Howdy from Texas
Replies: 2
Views: 801

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
by jack1653
Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
Replies: 19
Views: 3004

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...
by jack1653
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Georgia
Replies: 2
Views: 947

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...
by jack1653
Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:40 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
Replies: 19
Views: 3004

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 ...
by jack1653
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Scope For A FN 1900 Found And Mounted
Replies: 19
Views: 3004

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...
by jack1653
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: 167216

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...
by jack1653
Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5220

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
by jack1653
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5220

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
by jack1653
Fri Apr 08, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5220

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 ...
by jack1653
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Some FN1900s
Replies: 24
Views: 5749

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 ...
by jack1653
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Model 8 with Saddle Ring Carbine forend?
Replies: 5
Views: 1950

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...
by jack1653
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Model 8 with Saddle Ring Carbine forend?
Replies: 5
Views: 1950

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...
by jack1653
Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: The terrible storms last night
Replies: 5
Views: 2461

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
by jack1653
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Model 81 #638
Replies: 8
Views: 3802

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 ...
by jack1653
Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Model 81 #638
Replies: 8
Views: 3802

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 ...
by jack1653
Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Model 81 #638
Replies: 8
Views: 3802

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...
by jack1653
Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Round knob M8s
Replies: 6
Views: 3581

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
by jack1653
Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member, Jeff
Replies: 7
Views: 5235

Re: New Member, Jeff

The Model 81 was issued in 1936,

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Swiss cheese anyone??
Replies: 11
Views: 5014

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...
by jack1653
Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Model 81 marked 872CR
Replies: 2
Views: 2245

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
by jack1653
Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member, Jeff
Replies: 7
Views: 5235

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 ...
by jack1653
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
Replies: 31
Views: 10795

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
by jack1653
Thu May 06, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Mystery Charging Handle Issue:
Replies: 4
Views: 3063

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...
by jack1653
Thu May 06, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member, First Model 8:
Replies: 3
Views: 3339

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
by jack1653
Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Hand at the Great 8
Replies: 8
Views: 4805

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...
by jack1653
Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Barrel lock and Barrel lock spring
Replies: 6
Views: 4415

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
by jack1653
Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 forend question
Replies: 5
Views: 3715

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 ...
by jack1653
Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Mainspring Screw help
Replies: 8
Views: 4917

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...
by jack1653
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Northeast Oklahoma
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Re: Hello from Northeast Oklahoma

Howdy dgoins,

Welcome to the forum. What can we do for you?

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8616

Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area

Hey Tommy,

I have sent you a PM regarding your question.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8616

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...
by jack1653
Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: model 8 operating handle assembly bushing
Replies: 8
Views: 4517

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
by jack1653
Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8616

Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area

Hey Danny, I have 4 LA County police models. I have number 1 and number 2. The rifles do not have consecutive serial numbers. In fact, number 2 has an earlier serial number than number 1. If you would like to see some shooting from the police models, you can find some videos on youtube of 81police a...