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We like personality

Plus it looks like someone did a reasonable restoration. The scarfs are heritage in my opinion.
Carl

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Jean,
Welcome, good luck on the parts. You may find them easier on the European market. I also suggest a review of the FN 1900 page on this home site. It's informative,just not that detailed on the magazine...

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Anybody need Herters loading parts? Got a couple specialized shellholders SOLD and a primer arm kit. Near NIB. ;) Would consider a partial trade for a Lyman Trueline Jr shellholder adapter for standard shellholders. 8-) Bump: still got the 32 Rem RCBS dies(sold), who wants 'em? still got Lyman 243&...

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Updated.
I still have the FBI takedown lever when someone needs.

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117, The HuntingBC site requires a registration to get at pics, thought you should know. A way to pump up members, they should consider a viewable alternative, not just lock everyone out. I'll try it out, just saying. Carl Update: REg worked; a nice lady, still got her stuff, Congrats on the bear. W...

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AH HA

Another victim of the dread collector's disease.
Told you these old rifles pine for their relatives, but glad you are having such good luck with your efforts.
A really great photo of the group, congrats..
Carl

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AAWWW, be nice, Mom always said you get more flies with sugar than vinegar.

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A start: http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5166&sid=4c30963a75f04dd38d0d21084071c9f5 http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5374&sid=4c30963a75f04dd38d0d21084071c9f5 From Stevespages: 150 Grain Bullet--IMR-4320 From 33.0 grains to 3...

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This thread is a Really good reason to have a method for measuring headspace/shoulder of our fired rounds. I found the Hornady gauge for this is a great help. The first device I have found to test this reliably. Cheap insurance!! I also noticed on some cases the diameter of the collars are very clos...

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Adam, Glad to hear the post-op therapy is helping your both, Keep on keeping on. I too am interested in the Kreiger mods. As I have the "Not" Kreiger & 3 early mags that don't use the side springs I'd like to mod a couple to make Xtra magazines for mine. It is different from the classic Kreiger desi...

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Welcome Back, Welcome Back, U knowfrom Kotter.

I know about the therapy dragging on, from the back surgery couple years ago...
Stay with the stretching & strength building!! It does help, maybe just not soon enough t suit us...
Carl

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Auger: a wood boring bit, spiral, w/cutters that cut very smooth holes. (unless you break thru the back) No rasp here. https://www.irwin.com/tools/browse/drill-bits/woodboring-drill-bits/auger-bits the hole referenced in our posts is the one the receiver tube for the recoil spring slides in the stoc...

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you might check this topic, many of us have the same problem with the early Ser# 81s.

http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety. ... 078#p15488

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Check these out: :shock: https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/76/3571/remington-model-8f-premier-grade-semiautomatic-rifle https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/76/3572/remington-model-8f-premier-grade-semiautomatic-rifle https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/76/1412/remington-model-241-pr...

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Jack I think you are right, did you visit and infect them with our disease

Gotta be the dread Jackitis

Yes I am glad There is no vaccine

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Nice Congrats

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Suggest you try the Hornady 140g Monoflex, I'm having pretty good luck with them & Leverrevolution powder. Another potential could be the 160g FTX. These are a little lighter, great ballistic coefficient, with modern design for 30-30 velocities. The Monoflex being a solid has great accuracy potential.

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Noticed you got one with the top-toe buttplate that is a good find. & in 25 Rem, had one almost the same & had to trade for a Inglis. It too has JMB designs. Good luck with the pair, watch out though, they'll soon be whining

for their relatives. Then infect you with Jackitis

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I've used a special Loctite to hold this type of parts with great success. This might help: http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=3441&p=11787&hilit=safety+locktite&sid=1bd2d529cf1e99757856471ea8d6ced9#p11787 You will definitely need a new safety screw at least. Perh...

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boy, that would mess up the take down length

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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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