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by Sebastian21
Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Browning 1900
Replies: 1
Views: 3269

Browning 1900

I placed my Browning 1900 on gunbroker, gun is in nice condition With a like new bore. Serial number 1022. Has a Redfield peep I do not know if in a factory hole like model 8: some say the hole was not in the 1900. I never seen another 1900 so I do not know if the factory drilled the hole in the bac...
by Sebastian21
Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Model 81 Krieger magazine conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 5210

Re: Model 81 Krieger magazine conversion

Not sold still up on Gunbroker.
by Sebastian21
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Model 81 Krieger magazine conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 5210

Model 81 Krieger magazine conversion

I have my 81 in 300 savage for sale on gunbroker. This a very nice 81. Will sell to a forum member 1300.00 shipped. The only reason I am selling I am 80, a heart attack, triple by pass and a failed pacemaker. The recoil is a bit too much. Check it out.
by Sebastian21
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My New Model 8 Needs Some Wood
Replies: 1
Views: 2995

Re: My New Model 8 Needs Some Wood

Remington stocks are really not interchangeable, the usually do not fit just right. I would get a new stock from Macon Gunstocks or fit a Browning auto five stock. If you are going to use the time to fit a stock I get a higher grade wood. For the same amount of work you end up with a more attractive...
by Sebastian21
Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Rocket City, AL
Replies: 2
Views: 3369

Re: Hello from Rocket City, AL

Your best source for parts is Ebay. Macon Gunstocks I think has wood. Go ahead and refinish because only mint to new model 8 and 81 have any value. You can get ammo from Graf and Sons and Buffalo Arms. Use military grade primers to prevent slam fires. I know most people do not have any trouble but w...
by Sebastian21
Sun Jul 16, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Three barrel set
Replies: 4
Views: 4678

Re: Three barrel

I decided to break up the set and sell the components individually as I was not getting any bids. I am thinking not many people use the model 8 to hunt with.
by Sebastian21
Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Three barrel set
Replies: 4
Views: 4678

Re: Three barrel set

Jack, the original barrel is the 25. This set shows considerable finish wear but all the jackets are solid with no dents. There is a repair to one forarm but the whole set is solid. I have used this set on many hunting trips. Using the 25 on ground squirrels is quite a challenge. I used the 32 to ki...
by Sebastian21
Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Three barrel set
Replies: 4
Views: 4678

Three barrel set

I put up my three barrel set on Gunbroker. Medical bills force me to sell this set. Works perfect in all three calibers. When searching on Gunbroker use quotation marks example "Remington model 8" you will get only model 8's and not everything with remington in it. Gunbrokers new search is...
by Sebastian21
Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: detachable magazines
Replies: 19
Views: 18691

Re: detachable magazines

I think you can do it using assorted sharp files and hand grinder. As to the side springs I was thinking of heat sinking the upper and silver solder them on. The location is critical so some precise measurements would be required. You could put a pin in and use silver solder to reinforce it. A rivet...
by Sebastian21
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gunbroker search
Replies: 4
Views: 4762

Re: Gunbroker search

Robo is correct. Gunbroker could have told me this. But this does reduce the item to exact item you are looking for.
by Sebastian21
Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gunbroker search
Replies: 4
Views: 4762

Re: Gunbroker search

Email Gunbroker and tell them that the new search stinks
by Sebastian21
Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gunbroker search
Replies: 4
Views: 4762

Gunbroker search

Gunbroker has changed its search. "To make it more user friendly." I type in Remington Model 8 and I used to get 40 or so model 8 now I get 2000 hits and you can not find the model 8's with out looking at all 2000 items. Gunbroker told me they just wanted to be sure everyone got their item...
by Sebastian21
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Headspace issue on Model 8 32 Rem
Replies: 8
Views: 7916

Re: Headspace issue on Model 8 32 Rem

It could be firing out of battery. Are you using military grade primers? The model 8 will indent the primers upon loading and May Fire out of battey. It happen to me and blew the extractor off and cracked the bolt. Switch to military grade primers which are harder. This may not be your problem but t...
by Sebastian21
Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Question about the barrel lock
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Re: Question about the barrel lock

If you do not want to make it and the replacement is not too expensive do it. It will get you gun In operation.
by Sebastian21
Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Question about the barrel lock
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Re: Question about the barrel lock

Is the tip of the spring broken off? It should slip into a slit in the barrel lock and stay in place. These springs are hard to get but can be made from spring stock. If you can not find one to copy take a flat spring and cut it with a dremel tool. Find some picture on the Internet to get a idea wha...
by Sebastian21
Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 14 cartridge stop
Replies: 9
Views: 11166

Re: Model 14 cartridge stop

Wish Weisner would state that on web site. I have seen them on eBay but people get the 14 and the 141 mixed up.
by Sebastian21
Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 14 cartridge stop
Replies: 9
Views: 11166

Re: Model 14 cartridge stop

Wisner's has them in stock. About 30.00
by Sebastian21
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Split washer in barrel assembly
Replies: 3
Views: 4978

Re: Split washer in barrel assembly

Most likely the washer was put in to keep the barrel nut tight. They can and do come lose. How far the barrel protrudes depends on the thickness of the barrel nut. I know there are three different thickness or heights of nuts. The stocks break because there is no way to hold them tight. When they ge...
by Sebastian21
Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:25 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: WTT Parts and more
Replies: 30
Views: 29963

Re: WTT Parts and more

Have a 35 Rem barrel. Barrel is frosted but has strong rifling. I think it will shoot good. No barrel nut. 150.00 shipped with a three day inspection return less shipping both ways.
by Sebastian21
Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: detachable magazines
Replies: 19
Views: 18691

Re: detachable magazines

I have two 81's with Krieger detachable magazines. I do not see much advantage to them except in very cold weather. The model 81 is one of the most difficult rifles to load, especially in cold weather. The detachable magazine is some what easier but they have their problems. They tend to have the sh...
by Sebastian21
Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 25,30 and 32 cases
Replies: 0
Views: 3957

25,30 and 32 cases

Buffalo Arms has new cases for sale. They have correct head stamp. Average 1.00 per case
by Sebastian21
Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: who can cut my barrel
Replies: 9
Views: 8083

Re: who can cut my barrel

Curdog cut my 300 model 81. It is a work of art. The best Gunsmithing job I have ever seen. And it works perfect. The government put him and hundreds of small gunsmiths out of business. There is a election with one very very anti-gun candidate and one pro gun. Be a single issue voter and vote for yo...
by Sebastian21
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: who can cut my barrel
Replies: 9
Views: 8083

Re: who can cut my barrel

Curdog sent me a email that he no longer will shorten barrels because of the new regulations and did not want to be contacted about it. He had me edit comments and remove all reference to his name and phone so he would not be contacted. This is a direct result of new government regulations requiring...
by Sebastian21
Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: who can cut my barrel
Replies: 9
Views: 8083

Re: who can cut my barrel

The one person who knew how to do this got put out of business by the current govemant administration. They said gunsmiths had to have a manufacturer license at 3000.00. It put a lot of gunsmiths out of business. Maybe if we get a pro gun administration this can be reversed.
by Sebastian21
Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
Replies: 18
Views: 15605

Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction

Have your gunsmith look at the bolt latch. I studied one of my bolts to see how it worked. When the bolt is in battery the bolt latch is depressed and the bolt is free to rotate out of battery. When the bolt carrier starts back after firing the bolt latch slides back beyond the block riveted to the ...
by Sebastian21
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
Replies: 18
Views: 15605

Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction

These are the best pictures I have seen on a model 8. These pictures show every aspect of the bolt. I am saving this page. Zphyrbir has a good idea. I have never see the rivets loose but I have seen the part worn.
by Sebastian21
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
Replies: 18
Views: 15605

Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction

When the rifle fires the lugs are horizontal and locked to the barrel. The barrel recoil and the bolt lugs rotate to vertical position and unlock from the barrel. The lugs remain vertical as the bolt recoils to pick up a new cartridge. The lugs should not rotate horizontal during this operation. I c...
by Sebastian21
Sat Sep 10, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
Replies: 18
Views: 15605

Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction

If the barrel assembly is on the gun and the lugs have snapped 90 degrees out of alinement then to close the bolt you release the bolt, allow it to go foreword to about 3/4 inch short of the barrel face. Hold the bolt, put a screwdriver behind the lug, push foreward pulling the bolt face out of the ...
by Sebastian21
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
Replies: 18
Views: 15605

Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction

I would not fire this gun until it was inspected. Was it recently taken apart? The cam pins could be missing or broken and should be inspected. There is a guide in the receiver to prevent this from occurring if the bolt is correctly assembled. This will happen if the barrel is not on. It often occur...
by Sebastian21
Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Gunsmith recommendation?
Replies: 2
Views: 3564

Re: Gunsmith recommendation?

The model 8 and 81 action is a very simple action. It is a very easy action to take down. You can easy take out the trigger guard and magazine and just hose down with a good gun scrubber. The barrel jacket is a but more difficult but unless the gun has been badly neglected they usually do not need m...
by Sebastian21
Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 81 and 30 Rem handloads
Replies: 4
Views: 4921

Re: Model 81 and 30 Rem handloads

Most are set about 6 to 10 feet I have never seen one at 20 feet.
by Sebastian21
Fri Sep 02, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Blew up my model 81
Replies: 4
Views: 5253

Blew up my model 81

Took my 300 Savage 81 out to the range today. The first three shots worked but the fourth fired out of battery. Blew three fourths of the head off the case, sheared the ears on the extractor off and tore a chunk out of the bolt carrier. Lots of smoke and gas but nothing hit me in the face. Do not kn...
by Sebastian21
Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: vintage M8/81 reciever sights
Replies: 9
Views: 12728

Re: vintage M8/81 reciever sights

I will buy a model 8 with add on sight if the sight is there. I like peep sights. You can mount the back receiver sights that use the factory mounting hole with out drilling additional holes. I have done it many times. That rear factory hole to mount a sight was a stupid idea but it is all we have. ...
by Sebastian21
Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Newby model 8 in .300 savage questions
Replies: 7
Views: 7017

Re: Newby model 8 in .300 savage questions

There are quite a few holes and the will always be visible. If you want just a shooter keep it provided it does shoot well. If you want a gun that is going to go up in value and be desired by collectors move on. You might get more for it by selling the parts. The receiver is not worth much because o...
by Sebastian21
Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Just obtained a Model 8.
Replies: 7
Views: 6937

Re: Just obtained a Model 8.

Your best bet is to buy NEW manufactured ammo from Graf and Sons or Buffalo Arms.
by Sebastian21
Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 1 st model 8
Replies: 3
Views: 3931

Re: 1 st model 8

Your gun was made about 1914
by Sebastian21
Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 1 st model 8
Replies: 3
Views: 3931

Re: 1 st model 8

If the ammo is new old stock I suggest you not fire it. You will split the necks and shoulders. You will most certainly lose several on the first firing. You may even have them all split. I suggest you pull the bullets, de-prime and send to somebody to anneal the necks. Look on line to find people w...
by Sebastian21
Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 32 cal. accuracy
Replies: 17
Views: 14806

Re: Model 8 32 cal. accuracy

I have shot the 32 many times, probley 500 times using reloads. I have no trouble getting 2 inch groups at a 100 yards using a peep sight. I use the 170 grain bullet with 3031 powder. I only neck size the cases and they feed and chamber perfect.
by Sebastian21
Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 81 300 Savage Carbine
Replies: 3
Views: 4199

Re: Model 81 300 Savage Carbine

I am looking forward to see the pictures, see if you can make a video. These carbines are really fun to shoot.
by Sebastian21
Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Another POE - Nassau County?
Replies: 12
Views: 10983

Re: Another POE - Nassau County?

There Is no way to tell where these guns came from. They may not ever been police guns. They may have been ordered by some private firm, ie a coal company, a mining company or even a large ranch. I am sure Remington would sell these to anybody who wanted them. They even advertised engraved models. I...
by Sebastian21
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 81 300 Savage Carbine
Replies: 3
Views: 4199

Model 81 300 Savage Carbine

Just received my model 81 I sent it to him to be made into a carbine shortened my barrel to 16 1/2 inches.. I just fired 40 rounds through it with no malfunction. This carbine is now a perfect well balanced carbine that is a pleasure to shoot. Remington should have built these.
by Sebastian21
Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Another POE - Nassau County?
Replies: 12
Views: 10983

Re: Another POE - Nassau County?

I think somebody had 2 or 3 police specials and thought to enhance their value by fake police department markings. Fifteen or more years ago model 8's and 81's were dogs on the market. They were heavy, cluckiy guns that did not lend themselves to mounting scopes. You could not sell them. I got my fi...
by Sebastian21
Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Another POE - Nassau County?
Replies: 12
Views: 10983

Re: Another POE - Nassau County?

I think the markings on these guns were done by the same person and are fake. Remington would never have done this crude engraving. Remington had skilled engravers. Some body took orginial model 81's police specials and tried to enhance their value by adding police dept province. If a police dept di...
by Sebastian21
Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Another POE - Nassau County?
Replies: 12
Views: 10983

Re: Another POE

It certainly is hand engraved by a not too talented engraver. Perhap a employee just did it. The question is, is it authentic? The gun looks OK so perhaps the police dept. just wanted it marked and did not care how it looked. The only way to tell is find another gun from the same department and comp...
by Sebastian21
Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: M8 Stock Length, Original or Shortened ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2721

Re: M8 Stock Length, Original or Shortened ?

The factory stock measures 13 1/2 inches fron the rear of the receiver to toe of buttplate. Your stock has been cut.
by Sebastian21
Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB Rear Sight, Action Spring Tube & Pin,Butt Plate, Tang Sc
Replies: 2
Views: 3573

Re: WTB Rear Sight, Action Spring Tube & Pin,Butt Plate, Tan

Gun parts corp shows the model 8 tube in stock. George Frazier
by Sebastian21
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB Rear Sight, Action Spring Tube & Pin,Butt Plate, Tang Sc
Replies: 2
Views: 3573

Re: WTB Rear Sight, Action Spring Tube & Pin,Butt Plate, Tan

You might check out the action spring tube used on a model 11 Remington shotgun. It could be the same as a model 8. Gunparts corp has them in stock. Rear sights can be bought on Ebay.
by Sebastian21
Fri May 20, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Power checkering tool
Replies: 3
Views: 4613

Re: Power checkering tool

Sent a email. Will see what happens Thans for the lead. George Frazier
by Sebastian21
Thu May 19, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Power checkering tool
Replies: 3
Views: 4613

Power checkering tool

Wanted power checkering tool any brand. George 775-267-3473
by Sebastian21
Wed May 18, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: D grade model 8
Replies: 3
Views: 4008

Re: D grade model 8

I assume Remington did not record the higher grades. It could not have been too many as they were expensive