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by Tyrone Slothrop
Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: 81 with a compass in the stock
Replies: 5
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81 with a compass in the stock

I saw something interesting today. Background-- I bought a model 81 a couple of months ago, a .300 Savage made in December 1945. I had always wanted one and I finally got one. This one has a little personality. In addition to overall Very Good condition, there is a little compass, about the size of ...
by Tyrone Slothrop
Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Finally bought an 81-- and a question
Replies: 5
Views: 5331

Re: Finally bought an 81-- and a question

Thanks for this great resource. I have wanted an 8 or 81 for many years now and finally decided it was time. This one looks to be in pretty good shape for its age. It occurred to me that the reverse of my theory may be true-- a 1945 rifle returned for repairs receiving a 1950 barrel jacket. I was su...
by Tyrone Slothrop
Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Finally bought an 81-- and a question
Replies: 5
Views: 5331

Finally bought an 81-- and a question

I don't have it yet-- bought it on Guns America and I'll be waiting out a couple of weeks of bureaucratic BS before I actually lock it up in my gun safe. One thing about it has aroused my curiosity. It seems to have not one but two date stamps on the barrel. The top stamp reads LWW3- mfr. February 1...