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For the vintage that is one fine example of a FN, Congrats. Wish I could manage find one...
Carl

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My compliments to a neal if he's here on the forum. I think you got a real deal. Let us know if you need help w/ the restore. Wish I couldv'e hung with you longer

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Not less ya win da Lottery

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Yup, I was right, can't afford it.

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Found these, curious & curiouser: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/remington-rifles-custom-shop/remington-model-8-40-d-41-factory-engraved-deluxe-rare-caliber-25-35-remington.cfm?gun_id=101186867 https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/remington-rif...

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Bump cause my edit didn't show as a new post...
PS I still need some rear barrel sight blanks for my Ladies....

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Guess who has a sight(s) :?: :D Of course I would need some correct #5 screws :oops: to mount it. I wonder if any of our members has a spare front sight for such a restoration project? 8-) If not I have a tall Williams sight that would serve, just not be original. :roll: I also have the takedown lev...

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Is it or one that is a 1950 repair? I see 41AT screw holes, but no Partridge front sight. Yeah the left side stamp is similar.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/802017278

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Find ?? No.
Marbles folding aftermarket sight for the Model 8, hang on to the screws they are hard to find & pay for too.

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Respects, Have a safe tour & a great (model 8) read

. If you like the book I've another on a "Browning" Diamond you will love.

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These'll get you started: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remington-81-trigger-474lot/173128314599?hash=item284f406ee7:g:ivkAAOSwZ5hab2Q2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remington-81-parts-300-savage-474lot/173128269584?hash=item284f3fbf10:g:SOsAAOSwATtab14m https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remington-Model-8-bolt-return-...

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Oh Yeah, theats what I'm talkin' bout

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To solve the cookie mystery; its an old fashioned anti rust sponge. It probably has a desiccant & an O2 absorber originally. Now it's kinda crumbly. I leave in place cause it may have been placed during the repair. Not likely, just maybe.

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Try these:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/buster_ch ... 271360342/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OavHC8CrutI

http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety. ... sembly.pdf

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Jack, Please excuse a small side trip from all the beauties. Just had a thought, could my Tattooed Lady have been the model for the FBI series? :?: :?: Same receiver sight, same sling swivel, no barrel sight, just in a harder hitting caliber. http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtop...

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RMan, a quick note; keep an eye :shock: on the bolt rotation. When you push back it can turn out of line w/ the bbl block. If so, no sweat, ;) pull bolt back @ half way, (releases the bolt lock) then push it back vertical with a dowel or such. Many of these rifles have sold "busted" because of that ...

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Thanks Sage Sarge, good detail. The small stuff sounds easier than I thought. Still I've several pieces longer needing finish for a restore as you have done. No $$ for tanks & heater. By the way, what type of pot you use? heard stainless is not a great idea.... :?: Just an idea, if you ever desire a...

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Welcome, Nice Ladies. I like the top toe buttplates too.

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Yeah my Left rear pocket keeps coming up empty

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Great work. Sarge.
Curious, what do you use for metal finish? I need GOOD one, & can't afford tanks burners, salt etc. for my small jobs...

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Eric,
Got one on rifle, not available. You are right I've seen 2 on auction, unrealistic prices. Wish we knew the origin of these, I know I saw pictures elsewhere

I beleive a couple of our members have these, doubt any are spares....

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Sarge you should see the M11 in my brother's rack. Even prettier, love shooting w/ the 2 ivory beads on the vent rib, just doesn't have all the scroll work.

Still she's prettier.
Try Pepcid AC for the heart burn works for me

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Just thought I'd give members a heads Up. There are some pretty Ladies selling on GI: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/remington-rifles-semi-auto/remington-model-8-d-grade-in-300-savage.cfm?gun_id=101139552 https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/...

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Uhh-huh Uhh-huh, lets Do it right here

(Sorry I get carried away)

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OOh I need more pics of details. Not to hyjack this thread.
Could a grand & mighty Canuck start another, please.
Canuck, the sight looks as if it could be measured from the bottom of the dovetail to top as well??

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Jack there are several of those I've never seen; let alone one a Model 8. From the vintage it's pretty clear they were never available for the 81s. I note some were designed for mounting on the wrist of the stock.

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I may be wrong but the screw holes on left look like for the Williams 5D sight.
A pretty Lady, the finish is better than typical factory. The renovation looks nice...
Welcome

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Roger,
Email 2 U Thanks

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Aside from I told ya so, I'm speechless

AAAARRRRTTHHHH DUH DUH DUH

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Bump cause my edit didn't show as a new post...

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OOh Wow

I was at the Gr8 Event & held some of these

This is gonna be GOOD

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Whoa, if it's not inletted for the toe on top or bottom then it had a plastic buttplate. Unless it is one that had a "S" curve military style plate. If so the stock will be fitted (carved) to slide into the plate with mount screw blocks glued in the holes drilled in the butt. I've one like this. The...

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Nice

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Again, Browning gun oil; cause it doesn't evaporate after 3months.
Tribologist

I know what it means.... Yea verily we have another Geek in our midst

Not just me.

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If not one of the metal plates this should help...

https://www.vintagegungrips.com/shop/re ... 16-x-1-12/

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There you go again, I'm washing the drool outa my keyboard w/ distilled H2O. This is getting expensive at 69 cents a gallon.

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Heating of some kind may do the trick. Be REAL careeful with the heat gun if used. A good idea is to eyeball the butt screw holes, the centering of vertical on stock,& L/R on the stock B4 any bend. You can get an unpleasant surprise if you don't check first. Experience is a hard teacher....

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Suggest you connect w/ RCBS, if they are like many other manufacturers in our chosen hobby they may take dramatic warranty action. I've had Ruger do considerable work on one of my babies, they charged Nada for parts & fitting of a cylinder. I only was out shipping for purloined parts. Weaver has off...

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Here you go: https://www.grafs.com/uploads/technical-resource-pdf-file/15.pdf https://www.buffaloarms.com/shell-holder-chart I've noted some of the "Remington" cases are a little sloppy around the rim, Grafs too. :evil: There are several shellholders just a little larger that work just as well. Look...

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Cabe, I agree bout the scrappers. Yeah we need parts to keep our ladies functioning, but I shudder to think how many of our rifles are/have been parted out to supply the stuff online. Wish too there was a way to 3D print spares for these fine rifles. I'm in process of a restore on one receiver found...

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Yeah!! Thats what I'm talkin'bout

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Welcome; need Pics

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Merry Christmas to all, & a Merrier New years.
Let us strive to keep the spirit thru all this year.
Carl

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Greg
Send me an email @ the sight, perhaps I can help.

Carlsandage@yahoo.com

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U R welcome R'man, I like the slip ons because they require no mods to a stock. Plus it's really easy to throw one or two sizes in the pack with the muffs & safety glasses for a trip to the range... Of course in the pack means they won't mark-up the stock like many I've seen in the last 10 years, I ...

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Even better, it's a high grade FN1900

I noticed all the screws are indexed

Now I gotta rinse the drool outa the keyboard again.

Running outa distilled H2O

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Jack, A Beaut :!: :!: I feel your joy (& pain in the left rear pocket) as I have a soft spot for these Queens of the craft. Unfortunately I haven't deep enough pockets to share in acquiring this quality. However know I and my brother have had good luck with a couple of Herolds, mine a tri-barrel, hi...

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Soaking in a good reliable solvent like Hoppes is good. I have also used a small brass brush for tight areas to avoid wearing the finish. I like the 0000 steel wool too (gently) as it is used to card during blueing process. The 0000 can eventually wear thru a finish. I have a old Tee shirt soaked in...

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I agree @ the plastic, just not the source. Many machine tool suppliers can sell plastic shim stock in various thicknesses down to about .002. It's Great & it is very stable for these applications....
Try it, comes in 8 1/2 x 11 sheets, affordable too...

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