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- Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:08 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Rem Model 8 POE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5976
Re: Rem Model 8 POE
The rest of the story, I finally got a look at the rifle mentioned in the original post. The 15 rd mag was very nice and had a 66,xxx serial number. The rifle had a 35xx serial number and was not very nice. The machining for the mag was very professional and locked the mag in soundly. The gun fired ...
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:51 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Rem Model 8 POE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5976
Re: Rem Model 8 POE
Bob,
Thanks for the input.
Was there any clue as to whether the conversion was done in the 30's or 90's.
Not sure what to look for.
Jim C
Thanks for the input.
Was there any clue as to whether the conversion was done in the 30's or 90's.
Not sure what to look for.
Jim C
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:21 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Rem Model 8 POE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5976
Re: Rem Model 8 POE
Cam, Thanks for the offer. If anything develops I will surely take you up on the offer. Point of clarification,-- The gun came from an auction, not a PD. I just used the PD for one of the examples. So there is no telling who previously owned it. One thing I "think" I remember is the butt p...
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:05 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Rem Model 8 POE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5976
Re: Rem Model 8 POE
Cam,
Thanks,
It was interesting to learn that a miss matched mag wasn't a big deal, but a gun machined in Joe's basement was a real big deal.
This really puts the pressure a buyer to decide who did the work.
Many thanks,
Jim C
Thanks,
It was interesting to learn that a miss matched mag wasn't a big deal, but a gun machined in Joe's basement was a real big deal.
This really puts the pressure a buyer to decide who did the work.
Many thanks,
Jim C
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Rem Model 8 POE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5976
Rem Model 8 POE
A friend has a Remington model 8 for sale. It has a POE, 15 rd mag. The mag ser. no. does not match the rifle. I have not seen the rifle for several months so I cannot answer questions about the forend and other M8 POE characteristics. Can some one give the average values for the following possibili...
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:28 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
- Replies: 18
- Views: 15659
Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
leben, I know how you feel, but be cautious trying to force someone to do something that he is incapable of doing. Even the small percentage of gunsmiths that actually went to a trade school probably learned about blueing, 1911s and AR15s. Probably didn't have a model 8 within 200 miles of the schoo...
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:17 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
- Replies: 18
- Views: 15659
Re: Model 81 Bolt malfunction
As John Henwood said in his book on the 8/81, "where do you find a gunsmith that knows a thing about a model 8."
I wish you luck but I have my doubts as to whether the last gunsmith solved your problem.
Jim C
I wish you luck but I have my doubts as to whether the last gunsmith solved your problem.
Jim C
- Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:49 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: magazine for Winchester 1905, 35cal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3662
Re: magazine for Winchester 1905, 35cal
Joe, Thanks, I offered the guy $85.00 but was rejected. I bought my M1905 on GB.com. Bidding ended on Wednesday. On Tuesday two 35 cal mags ended. I placed bids but didn't go very high since I didn't know if I'd get the gun. I have a 351 mag that works fairly well, but would like to get a proper mag...
- Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:02 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: magazine for Winchester 1905, 35cal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3662
magazine for Winchester 1905, 35cal
I recently bought a Winchester M1905 in 35 WSL .
It came without a magazine.
Anyone have a magazine they can part with???
Jim C
It came without a magazine.
Anyone have a magazine they can part with???
Jim C
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:15 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Headspace issue on Model 8 32 Rem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7969
Re: Headspace issue on Model 8 32 Rem
Mike, If your rifle has a headspace problem I can't think of any solution short of switching barrels and bolts. Therefore I'd focus on the brass. Years ago, when I shot an M1 and M14s a lot I would get these separations every now and then. Never kept track of number of times fired. I started to insp...
- Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:07 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 30-30 dies for 30 Rem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7222
Re: 30-30 dies for 30 Rem
Thanks for all the comments. It goes without saying that the ideal solution is to buy a set of 30 Rem dies. I my case I don't own a rifle in 30 Rem caliber. I have a friend who does own such a caliber. I don't want to spend $80.00 just to load a box or two a year for my friend. I was hoping for a ch...
- Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 30-30 dies for 30 Rem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7222
30-30 dies for 30 Rem
Can 30-30 dies be used to reload 30 Remington cases??????????
Jim C
Jim C
- Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:26 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: detachable magazines
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19115
Re: detachable magazines
Apparently Pete never got back to Robert. To bad.
Stripper clips work fine for fast reloads but the detachable mag works best for unloading.
Especially when done frequently as when moving from one location to another.
Big advantage to the Win 351 and 401.
Jim C
Stripper clips work fine for fast reloads but the detachable mag works best for unloading.
Especially when done frequently as when moving from one location to another.
Big advantage to the Win 351 and 401.
Jim C
- Mon Dec 19, 2016 6:57 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 81 Low Capacity Magazine (POE)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4969
Re: Model 81 Low Capacity Magazine (POE)
L C Borden, I'm no expert but from what I have been able to learn you will never find such a magazine and if you did it would probably be very expensive. I suggest that you have a 5 shot mag made at a good machine shop, using your 15 shot mag as a pattern. Jim C PS another thought. Would it be legal...
- Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:10 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Hunting in Texas with the Model 8
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10828
Re: Hunting in Texas with the Model 8
Mike,
Does the world sometimes seem upside down to you.
Cheer up, gun owners won the last election.
Jim C
Does the world sometimes seem upside down to you.
Cheer up, gun owners won the last election.
Jim C
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:58 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 8 / 81 Barrel Wrench
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3633
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:06 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Model 8 Buck
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14828
Re: Model 8 Buck
Big Dooly,
Nice buck and nice Remington.
Take care where you lay the rifle. My pre 8 rifle has a patch of pitting near the muzzle that likely was caused by blood.
Jim C
Nice buck and nice Remington.
Take care where you lay the rifle. My pre 8 rifle has a patch of pitting near the muzzle that likely was caused by blood.
Jim C
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: How to de-cock a Winchester 1907?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5794
Re: How to de-cock a Winchester 1907?
Phyrbird,
I own a 07 and a 10. What works with the Remington will not work with the Winchester. That's why I use snap caps.
Jim C
I own a 07 and a 10. What works with the Remington will not work with the Winchester. That's why I use snap caps.
Jim C
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:50 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: How to de-cock a Winchester 1907?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5794
Re: How to de-cock a Winchester 1907?
No.
Use an empty case as a snap cap or machine a proper rim on a 357 snap cap.
Jim C
Use an empty case as a snap cap or machine a proper rim on a 357 snap cap.
Jim C
- Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:49 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Blew up my model 81
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5268
Re: Blew up my model 81
My guess would be a broken firing pin or a high primer, either not seated all the way into case or loose.
Jim C
Jim C
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:25 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Marble tang sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4249
Re: Marble tang sight
phyrbird,
I'll send a PM.
Jim C
I'll send a PM.
Jim C
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:41 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Marble tang sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4249
Marble tang sight
I just bought a Marble tang sight on ebay. Its coming without a mounting screw. Apparently the screw is a non standard size. I see several for sale on ebay, ranging from $10.00 two $20.00. Maybe of new manufacture. Can anyone recommend any of the sellers?? Does anyone here have one they can part wit...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:28 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Barrel tools
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3581
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:03 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: 81 police on GB
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8601
- Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:46 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Frozen take down bolt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6874
Re: Frozen take down bolt
Darryl,
I would fire 15 shots rapid fire, give the take down bolt a sharp rap on the end with a lead mallet, put a crescent wrench on the locking bolt,(not the locking bolt lever) and give the wrench a rap with the lead mallet, all while the gun was still hot.
I require no fee for this advise.
Jim C
I would fire 15 shots rapid fire, give the take down bolt a sharp rap on the end with a lead mallet, put a crescent wrench on the locking bolt,(not the locking bolt lever) and give the wrench a rap with the lead mallet, all while the gun was still hot.
I require no fee for this advise.
Jim C
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:24 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB Magazine spring for Rem 8/81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4113
Re: WTB Magazine spring for Rem 8/81
Sarge,
Thanks for the tip. I just got off the phone with Jack First. They have the spring and I ordered one.
They are aftermarket and cost $38.00 plus S&H , but its the only game in town.
Thanks again .
Jim C
Thanks for the tip. I just got off the phone with Jack First. They have the spring and I ordered one.
They are aftermarket and cost $38.00 plus S&H , but its the only game in town.
Thanks again .
Jim C
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:49 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB Magazine spring for Rem 8/81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4113
WTB Magazine spring for Rem 8/81
I need a magazine spring for a Rem model 8/81 in 35 cal. The spring that feed the cartridges.
Can anyone help??
Jim C
Can anyone help??
Jim C
- Tue May 31, 2016 10:55 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Rookie report part 3 continued
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14795
Rookie report part 3 continued
Here are the tools I came up with to work on the barrel jacket. The hex nut is bored out to fit over the barrel nut and is used to remove/replace the barrel nut and barrel jacket bushing. The wooden dowel is a 1/2 inch dowel inserted in a 3/4 inch dowel and lathe turned to fit inside the barrel jack...
- Tue May 31, 2016 10:27 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: rookie report part 3 continued
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4750
rookie report part 3 continued
I guess I'm limited to 3 pics at a time. so here is 3 more.\
Jim C
Jim C
- Tue May 31, 2016 10:21 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Rookie report part 3
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4633
Rookie report part 3
After buying the Remington rifles the next order of business was to make the necessary tools to properly work on them. The first was a ramp support to protect the ramp and front sight while making adjustments. This was make using a nylon border for a rubber desk pad. Hope your able to make out how i...
- Tue May 31, 2016 10:05 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Rookie report part 2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4563
Rookie report part 2
Clip and ammunition. Since I can't afford to shoot factory 35 Remington, the first order of business is to come up with some reloads that work the action of the Remington. This was made easy after reading John Henwoods book. I have settled on 3 loads. #1 Hornady 200 gr JRN, 35 gr 3031, CCI LR primer...
- Tue May 31, 2016 9:53 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Rookie Report Part 1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7669
Re: Rookie Report Part 1
Cam ,
Thanks but I may have figured out what I was doing wrong.
Her is some pics of my new Remington Auto Rifles. My interest in these rifles is the fact that they were used to fight crime along with the other firearms pictured.
Jim C
Thanks but I may have figured out what I was doing wrong.
Her is some pics of my new Remington Auto Rifles. My interest in these rifles is the fact that they were used to fight crime along with the other firearms pictured.
Jim C
- Mon May 30, 2016 1:20 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Rookie Report Part 1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7669
Rookie Report Part 1
I recently bought 2 Remington Automatic rifles, an 8 & 81, both in 35 cal. My interest in these firearms is because they were used by law enforcement to fight crime during the lawless years. Here's a few pics of these rifles along with some other firearms. Hope you enjoy. Jim C Sorry, I have no ...
- Fri May 27, 2016 6:10 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5716
Re: OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE
Is it drilled and tapped for a scope???
Jim C
Jim C
- Fri May 13, 2016 8:32 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Purchase *w/ PICTURES
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15988
Re: New Purchase
Darryl,
Congratulations.
Jim C
Congratulations.
Jim C
- Tue May 10, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Purchase *w/ PICTURES
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15988
Re: New Purchase
Darryl,
As a long time member (about 3 weeks) of this forum let me be the first to welcome you.
I'll leave it to others, more senior, to answer your question.
Your friend,
Jim C 351
As a long time member (about 3 weeks) of this forum let me be the first to welcome you.
I'll leave it to others, more senior, to answer your question.
Your friend,
Jim C 351
- Wed May 04, 2016 9:33 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Newest member of the "81" club.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12785
Re: Newest member of the "81" club.
Mack, The checkering can easily be cleaned by an experienced person. What I wonder is how to tell if the gun has 300 savage recoil springs or 30 Rem recoil spring. My guess is ,it has the wrong recoil spring and buffer. Jim C Ps, I just bought my first Remington auto last week . Its a Model 8 made i...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:33 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 front sight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2877
Model 8 front sight
Can someone provide the dimensions of the original front sight for a model 8 in 35 cal ,1930s vintage, or tell me where I could buy an original???
Thanks.
Jim C
Thanks.
Jim C
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:28 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Mismatched model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4891
Re: Mismatched model 8
Phyebird,
No letters or numbers on jacket head.
Pulled the barrel back and found 'REP" surrounded by circle on right side and a 6 over 8 on bottom.
thanks for commenting.
Jim C
No letters or numbers on jacket head.
Pulled the barrel back and found 'REP" surrounded by circle on right side and a 6 over 8 on bottom.
thanks for commenting.
Jim C
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:12 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Mismatched model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4891
Re: Mismatched model 8
Jack, Thanks for the reply. I plan on keeping the rifle. its a nice looking firearm and could come in handy if a griz should escape from the zoo. I also don't plan on trying to match it up. Just want to learn what I can about it. For instance,---since no letters or numbers were stamped on the barrel...
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:27 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Mismatched model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4891
Mismatched model 8
Today I picked up a Remington model 8 in 35 cal from my dealer. I bought it off gunbroker.com. The serial number is 67,690. I had noticed that the rifle had an model 81 fore end and I commented about it to the seller. The sellers reply was, "it does look like a model 81 fore end" . Well wh...