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Zoro tools or Amazon, search EasyPower #16 spanner bit

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This is what I found to R/R operating handle bushings. It is an EasyPower # 16 spanner bit. Also comes as a spanner driver (like screw driver). Fits tight in the holes in bushing and has worked very well for me. Lightly clamp op handle in soft jaw vise, tap bit into holes and use 1/4 drive ratchet t...

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Some times you have to work on the magazine a bit. Sounds like the round in the mag is pushed out before barrel has returned to battery and released the bolt carrier. Try gently bending the mag lips in a bit to hold round down. Make sure side springs are installed correctly also.

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Make sure the magazine spring is installed correctly, make sure open side of spring faces to the rear of magazine...

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Glad I could help

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Make sure front screw on bottom tang is tight, this secures the main spring (hammer) and trigger spring. If loose the hammer will not have enough energy when striking firing pin.

Also does firing pin move freely in the bolt carrier and is not broken?

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here is a method I have used a couple of times to remove barrel jacket bushings that were rusted and could not be removed. This will however ruin the bushing. Take a large pair of vise grips and clamp on the bushing at the notched ring as tight as possible. This will deflect the bushing enough for p...

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Looks like barrel bushing has been cross threaded in.

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I have two of these sights and there is no click when adjusting however there is a noticeable detent felt when turning adj scews. Be sure to loosen lock screws before attempting to adj windage or elevation.

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Check the link and make sure it installed in bolt with the rounded corner facing up so no possibility of it binding when bolt is all the way back. Also check magazine indicator as that is what keeps bolt open after last round is fired.

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Has anyone run across a M8 or M81 with this type front sight.
This one happens to be on a 1911 pre M8 in 30-30 Rem. Barrel jacket is typical 1902 patent. I have had this rifle for some time now and decided to check it out.

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The same M81 I talked about with the screw not being tight also had scope mount screw holes. Plug screws short enough not to bind when flush with outside of receiver are non existent. So I drilled and tapped a hole for #8-40 thread in a piece of scrap .060 thick sheet steel. Run the plug screws in s...

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Had a similar thing happen with a M81 I bought. Some rounds fire some wouldn't. Found that who ever had it before me must have had it apart and did not tighten the main spring/trigger spring screw completely on reassembly. This caused light hammer strike on firing pin. After tightening screw all was...

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10" L
29 coils
.750 - Dia.
.055-.060 wire dia. depending where measured.

had a 35 barrel apart so I checked.

Hope this helps

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found one, Wisners gun parts

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Per the Lee loading book the rim dia. of a .35 case is .460 while the 300 Sav is .473. I have checked the bolt face dimensions on a 300 bolt which was .4755 and the .35 Rem was .463. Numrick Arms also lists the .35 bolt and 300 bolt with different part numbers. I personally would stick to the correc...

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I will try to explain with info I have read. When the rifle is in "battery" the barrel is forward and bolt carrier forward with bolt locked into barrel extension. When fired the barrel and bolt carrier recoil as one until fully rearward. The barrel then is pulled back into the barrel shroud by the r...

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Thank you for the info...

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When did these appear on these rifles? Was it early pre M8s or later rifles. I recently acquired a nice M81 with this style lever. Could this be OEM?

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found one.

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Found new mag springs at Wisners gun parts. $20.00

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Need the screw trigger plate to stock M81.

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The front short screw that holds barrel lock and does not interfere with the magazine?
If you still need it I have an extra one I will send you, just send one back when ever you find one.

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Need a safety lever assy. (type with screw)

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Nice original M81 stock set for sale. Includes sling swivels, fore end screw and butt plate.

Asking 185.00 includes shipping lower 48.

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Stripped M8 receiver # 32924. Trigger plate and magazine box, matching numbers 32922. I purchased this rifle for parts only as the barrel rifling was very bad and magazine internals were missing. Asking $85.00 including shipping lower 48 only. Must have FFL 01 or 03 to purchase. M8 receiver 2.jpg M8...

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3.jpg 1.JPG 2.JPG Very nice Williams scope mount and Weaver K3-1 scope. Mount includes the screws which are spaced about 1 inch o/c and are 8-40 thread size. Scope is clear and bright with 1" tube. This is also listed on Ebay so first commit to buy will be honored Asking $160.00, includes shipping ...

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Does anyone have the numbers of these produced vs the straight grip M8s.
As for the M8C is it only the checkered stocks that differentiate these from an M8 semi pistol grip?

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Pull the forearm off and check for the last 3 digits of the receiver ser number stamped on left side of barrel jacket where break down screw goes through. Your serial number for receiver is for 1912 manufacture. All my M81s are marked this way. If a 30-06 case fits into bolt face it is correct for t...

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Is this rifle a model 8 as stated or a model 81. Model 8 production ceased in 1936 and never included 300 Savage. 300 Savage came about with the model 81. The buffer spring length you mention is consistent with a 300 savage. However it sounds as though the rifle was originally a 30,32 or 25 caliber ...

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Look on GunBroker.com. Search Remington "Model 8". Two days left on bidding.

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All on Ebay

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WTB a M81 receiver with no extra holes in the sides and a good M8 butt stock.

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Barrel nut tool.jpg Barrel nut tool.jpg Yes I felt the same way after I made this and used it so I drilled a second hole in the end of the eye. This was tapped to 10-32 to accept a 10-32 dog point set screw 5/8 in long. Dog point had to be filed down just a bit with a small file to fit in barrel nu...

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very nice

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Since I am not sure how to edit my post I am going to correct my mistake this way.
I had originally planned on using a piece of a 3/32 drill bit and not 3/16 to repair my old tool.

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0907071212.jpg 0907071306.jpg 0907071214.jpg After much use the double ended tool I purchased from Circle Branch years ago let me down. The small tip that fits in the hole of the barrel nut broke off on a particularly stubborn barrel nut. I put the rifle away thinking I would repair the tool by bra...

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Just disassembled a M8 in 30 30 Rem that had a split washer in the same place. The spring was short according to the specs listed by Numrick arms. However when length of spring is measured with the split washer it comes very close to correct length. I wonder if since this seems to be not an uncommon...

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Having hunted White tails in northern NY for forty years carrying a 1909 pre M8 in .35 I can tell you there is no real need for a detachable mag. I do have a Krieger in 300 Savage in my collection but have only used it afield a couple of times. Easier to unload and you do avoid that possibility of a...

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Quite possible that as long as your rifle was fitted with a 35/300 buffer spring (2.160 OAL) that the recoil spring may be for those calibers also. Also the correct buffer spring for a .30 Rem per Numrick arms is only 1.825 OAL not 1.935 OAL as that is for the .25 Rem. Put all this together and ther...

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Does anyone here have the contact info for a gunsmith that could fill holes and restore a model 81 receiver that has had 4 holes for a Williams scope mount drilled and tapped in it. This is a really nice 300 Savage with a Krieger conversion removable mag and Williams receiver sight. Would like to el...

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What year did the M8 start being marked with Mod 8 Remington.
My M8 35,30 and 25 are unmarked, only the 32 is marked Mod 8 Remington.

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Interested in possibly purchasing a FN1900 in 35 Remington.
If anyone has info on one or has one to sell please message me with asking price and condition.

Thank you,
chas 1949

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WTB good condition M8 forearm stock.

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A true "vintage" and "completing the rifle as it originally was" is a worthy endeavor and I tend to lean that way when dealing with old guns. The "no mag wheels on my 40 Ford" mentality. I`d advise you to modify it just a little for this effort though. Last year production of the 81 keeps it in the...

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Looking for info as to what would be the proper vintage scope to put on my M81. This is a 300 Savage Krieger conversion that was drilled for a Williams SM mount when I purchased it. I have just received a very nice vintage Williams mount and want to complete the rifle as it originally was. Any info ...

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I am soon to be using the mag from my 300 Sav M81 Krieger as a pattern to modify a extra two side spring mag I have. Comparing to two side by side it appears to be a fairly straight forward job.
I will post pics of progress and results after test firing.

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Each time I login I select the auto login box but have to re-login each time I leave the site.
Am I missing something.

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Tj,

Can you load a picture of the scope mount as I cannot find them in your posts.
I have a vintage M8 or 81 Redfield receiver site that I would be willing to swap for this Williams SM81 scope mount.
Picture is attached.

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