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FYI from the old SAAMI data...

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Note the crossed circle for the headspace length & diameter of the datum on the shoulder.

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GDt Welcome. I'm surprised the projectile didn't get stuck. Lucky guy. Some of these will surprise you too. I've had a few that gave 5-6" groups at 100, a 1907 30-30 marked that I got 2 in less than an inch at 50 with me on the iron sights. At the Great model 8 meet my 35 Rem with the G&H scope moun...

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Brian U have email, please
Carl

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Got no dog in this hunt, but I thought the members might: http://www.ponyexpressfirearms.com/products/remington-model-81-police-gun-l-a-sheriffs-department-rifle/ https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/remington-rifles-semi-auto/remington-model-8-in-scarce-e-grade-semi-auto-ri...

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Fred,
Thanks, we should follow up on an alternative like this. Might save a rifle or 2. Metal fatigue is going to get these springs one of these days.

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KISS -- Why not a round coil with near Identical specs? I'm interested...

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We have a lot of fun, a lot of sharing. Welcome

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Want to sell: Starting at top left; Griffin & Howe base for M8-81 or A5 style shotguns. Lyman 41AT receiver sight Extractor for 25-30-32 Remington calibers Bolt link pin should fit all Bolt lock rocker should fit all Bottom: Williams scope mount for M8-81 & A5 Shotguns w/ one set of rings (both avai...

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Got no replies.
Any of these Ladies out there?
In a month or so I may bump this again, once.

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KT,
Would you be so kind to send me a couple pics? Please use my email as my message box stays too full
Carl
carlsandage@yahoo.com

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Yep, Our Ladies need a bath & a shave at least every 10 years.

Be careful though they made a Charmin commercial about too much handling

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This is probably a Jeager, perhaps one of a kind. I have communicated with the current family( still in the business) There have been lots on our fiendly auction site, but none for our Ladies. A side note: are you sure the holes are not below the rib in the side of the frame? There is a different ma...

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OK I find I need to follow in Jack's footsteps. I am doing some digging & research to find some rifle(s). If you might have (know of) Model 81s with the following numbers I am interested in history or info. I might consider a purchase if I get lucky. I have discussed this with some of our leading me...

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Requires repeated infusions of gun oil, powder smoke, :lol: and be aware from personal experience there is no cure or remission, only a fear you might miss THE one. :oops: Then a period of restoration fever. With complications of 0.00% gunsmiths that will do quality work. :twisted: :twisted: Finally...

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I'm impressed

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You found a smith that actually worked on it?? Wow

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Welcome

When your Lady arrives, be careful, they all wanna join up with relatives. It's called Jackitis

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I might be able to help, which mag you need? There are 3 or 4. Send me a Pic(s) of what you need:

carlsandage@yahoo.com

Note: from experience these are NOT a drop in; require fitting in most cases. Got a good smith, I don't....

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Some help for headspace measurements:
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety. ... b8f#p19378

Hoernady finally came out with an affordable headspace tool.

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there's a new scam going on: :twisted: Alexi calls, claims there is an IPhone from amazon to be sent to Bakersfield Cal. :roll: Tells you to call a #, DON'T do it. :oops: Amazon NEVER calls like this, they know about it. Have pity on the crew in "Bakersfield". They're in for it. :twisted: :twisted: ...

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Cam U got email, please.

Carl

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That is unusual. I like. You realize it's a pre-Model 8, referred to a Self Loading Rifle? I'd be real curious if the tang stock screw is in a second tapped hole of the frame tang. A semi grip tang on the early rifles is also unusual. The smith that added the 81 trigger group & stock looks like they...

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Safety first :!: :!: :!: Take a wood dowel, hold the end to where you can see the extractor end on top of the closed bolt. (the forward position) Mark or hold with fingers at the muzzle. That should be about the length from the bolt face to the muzzle. Gently slide the dowel in the barrel, SLOWLY. I...

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Can you release the barrel assy as in takedown? Is the safety up?

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Ladies & Gents, I recently fell into a windfall. I've been pursuing an FBI model for years with no luck here in SOKY. Bidding has not worked due to cash flow, always under. But I had a run of luck. :mrgreen: . I have received 4 ea barrel assemblies with distinctive FBI characteristics. :D Three are ...

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Wish I could find a smith that would do right. All in this area are either "Bubbas"

or 10X expensive.

Plus they act like they wish you had never darkened their door.

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UHJ,
Ya just hadda go & bid on it. Curses FoilED again

For the record, I put in a offer but was rejected...
Maybe another day

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Be sure to check for mushrooming of the firing pin or the bolt carrier. They can wear over years of strikes. I always pull the bolt back half way & release the hammer to relieve the springs on my Ladies. That also prevents a dry fire on the firing pin.

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I agree, the lady may look fair on the outside. In the barrel jacket it's usually decades of dust & oil varnish if you're lucky. Lots of penetrating oil, soak for a week, maybe a heat gun, plus tools to remove the barrel nut & bushing. Sometimes the barrel bushing is very challenging. It took my bro...

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One of my 81s had a similar treatment, only in cream colored plastic. Luckily the stock was not modded. Plus the the original plate with correct ser# handy when I got her. I'm pretty sure the top bolt toe plate will be a challenge to find. I've only seen two.

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You Rascal :!: :!: :!: :evil: Two FBIs, just a few years apart :mrgreen: Only ones I've seen was at Jack's, a couple online that should have been mine, but others wanted them more of course. Any way welcome to our community, if you ever need one of the takedown bolts for your Ladies I probably got t...

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It is odd. It is a M8. While I know little of British proofs, could it be they were applied when the rifle was imported? I believe all that were imported legally had to be proofed before delivery. Don't rule out the lend lease, I read somewhere there was a lot of stuff sent to be in service. Not onl...

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Does the last round hold the bolt back? That's a good indicator if the action is cycling fully. Gunk & varnish is a battle with our ladies, they like a good bath at least every 10 :shock: years. Just be real careful to catch all the parts when disassembling, they can be a issue getting replacements....

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Welcome

Got means Pics??

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I believe we all could take a minute to be thankful. Just exhale, hold it for that minute.
Now realize there is air to inhale.

It is the little things we forget to be thankful for; in living, with family, and fellowship. It's good to notice....
Carl

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Dude,
You know you got the sister of one of my M8s

Sights & all

Check some of my early posts for the Pics; they are almost twins...

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emailed.

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Cam,
I got a nice buttstock recently. Checkered, flat semi-pistol grip. Could I send you an email to check if It's in your data? One of our ladies may have fallen.

Carl

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Huser,
I'm in process of cool weather catchup from hot season, will check soon. Know I've got some washers, just need to verify if they fit the 35 bbl. (these also should fit the 300Sav bbl) If you please it could be after T-day, OK?
Carl

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Nice Pics. I have the takedown screw, the sights, a 30R rifle. Just not the FBI rifle. TTHHHPPPTTT :!: :( Of course with the loss of the Remington records, documenting FBI rifles is near impossible. I noticed from your photos the rifle appears to be one with the brazed barrel jacket. Thats a reliabi...

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Thanks Cam, on one of my lists now....

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Weaver support/repair/ warranty is now handled by Bushnell. Seems they are being assimilated. Repair web page will not accept Weaver data -- or give you a repair tag #. On hold phone support is 15-25 in que wait times are 30m - hour. If the scope is older than 1986 it is repair only service. You pay...

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Fred, I'm impressed. Give me a week or so, think I'm gonna get a couple, please.
Carl

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I'm in

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I can dig it. You are right the "to the left" scope does make for odd ergonomics. But so does straight up ejection. If you come up with a viable option for our Ladies I'm sure there would be lots of interest here. JMB was an innovative designer at worst, we can follow his example.

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Try these:

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/pr ... ctId/11930

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/ca ... goryId/131?

That 160g flextip is BBAADDD

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Look for it, one of our guys drilled a short rail for the rear sight boss & mounted a reflex sight. A shotgun scope could be mounted the same. BUT you could try the Pachymar mount, the Griffin & Howe, or the Williams mounts. Yes they require drill/tap of the receiver, but the G&H mount helped me rin...

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Fred, I've tried several solutions for these. They are 6-40. All my factory screws fit a screw checker plate with only minimal play. I've had about a dozen of the 8-81s & all have had no issues w/ factory or aftermarket 6-40s. Even my spare sight mount blocks are the same. You mentioned your screws ...

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KW, That 25 looks heavily burnished on the case body. If powder degraded, & gave hi psi it could cause this. You might consider pulling the remaining bullets, the primers, & annealing the case necks. It won't help body splits but can make a difference on the case necks. Unfortunately the older stuff...

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