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by Rifleman
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: unusual fore end
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Re: unusual fore end

Different. 2nd 81police's comment. Over the years I've seen pictures of a few other brands/models of firearms that had stocks different from the norm. Some looked interesting, others looked 'hinky'.
by Rifleman
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member with some questions!
Replies: 9
Views: 1149

Re: New member with some questions!

Well I'm a bit late for the party, but 'Welcome' to ya from Iowa. As has been said, the 35 Rem and 300 Savage both use an extractor that is stamped '35'.Wondered about that also on my first 81 300 Savage. Everything I've read says they both take the 35 marked extractor and I've read 'alot'. My 2nd 8...
by Rifleman
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from NY
Replies: 7
Views: 847

Re: New Member from NY

I'm a bit late in doing so but welcome from Iowa. Interesting rifle/codes. Hated seeing Remington announce the closure of its NY plant. As 'Roger' posted here in Iowa 8 and 81's aren't seen alot in shops or at gun shows. Many times the ones that are seen look pretty rough and have seen better days, ...
by Rifleman
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Texas
Replies: 4
Views: 413

Re: New Member from Texas

Howdy from Iowa!!!!
by Rifleman
Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Well I messed up!
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: Well I messed up!

I bought an 81 35 Rem some time back that had the grooves on the barrel nut washer pretty worn down. The barrel nut had sharp grooves, not sure why that was, possibly some owner some time back of the 1938 made 81 lost original, replaced it, or as one member here posted, the washer had softer metal, ...
by Rifleman
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Manufacturing New Barrel Nut Washers - Preference
Replies: 6
Views: 525

Re: Manufacturing New Barrel Nut Washers - Preference

According to Henwood, Model 8's had both fine (40) teeth groves and course (24) teeth groves. Model 81's for the most part have the 40 (fine) tooth grooves. He advised in his extensive research he had only seen one 81 (a very early model #42) with the 24-tooth washer/nut combination. When I counted ...
by Rifleman
Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Update on barrel nut washer seeking. Our 'jack1653' was kind enough to send me one he had. We did a trade. High fives and two thumbs up for Jack. Very nice and considerate of him. Thanks again Jack.
by Rifleman
Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Stith Side Scope Mount Screw Thread Size
Replies: 7
Views: 512

Re: Stith Side Scope Mount Screw Thread Size

Unless anyone posts the answer, I'll take one off of a Stith I have on a Savage 99 and see what that is. Assume it would be the same for a Remington 8/81.
by Rifleman
Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Recoil spring and spring case
Replies: 1
Views: 234

Re: Recoil spring and spring case

You could start by making a post in the 'Wanted' section at the bottom of the Board Index. I've seen and searched for parts on Ebay. Just type in Model 8/81 parts and hit search button. Also Google on your computer something to the effect "Parts for Remington Model 8 and 81. There will be a num...
by Rifleman
Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Correct email, received email and pic of washer at 9:06 PM Central time and sent you back a response at (:46 PM. I never received an previous email from you. Checked my SPAM and nothing there either. Let me know if you didn't receive email from me this date. Roger
by Rifleman
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Hey Jack---Did you receive my email to you. Sent Fri the 22nd.
by Rifleman
Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Sent email with pics of washer I have.
by Rifleman
Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Well hey Jack, that is a very nice offer. Blessings to you for your thought. Two of the online parts outfits list the 300 and 35 washers and barrel nut separate from the smaller calibers. Believe Numrich did also, but they changed their format a bit when showing parts of same models but different ca...
by Rifleman
Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 81 barrel nut washer and magazine follower
Replies: 2
Views: 919

Re: 81 barrel nut washer and magazine follower

Still looking for a barrel nut washer for my 35 Rem. Also magazine follower. Appreciate any response if anyone has one for sale or any leads.
by Rifleman
Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Hello forum-Hope all is well with everyone. It's been awhile since I've been on the forum, but still a 8/81 lover. I'm still in the hunt for a 35 Rem barrel nut washer if anyone has one to sell or you happen to know where one is. Just spent 1/2 hour combing the web of every known site I'm aware of t...
by Rifleman
Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Amorer’s mat
Replies: 6
Views: 1395

Re: Amorer’s mat

Did an edit to above post ref 8/81 mat. Rifleman
by Rifleman
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Amorer’s mat
Replies: 6
Views: 1395

Re: Amorer’s mat

Not too long ago in the distant past, there was an outfit that would (for a price) would make a buyer a mat of any type of firearm they desired, various sizes. Saw it advertised somewhere. Best thing I guess unless someone advises of such a business is start thee Ol' google search. Edit/Jan 27: Hey ...
by Rifleman
Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: .35 new in bag unprimed never fired brass
Replies: 6
Views: 1263

Re: .35 new in bag unprimed never fired brass

You still have the 35 Rem brass Spacejunk?
by Rifleman
Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: reloading remington 30 cal.
Replies: 11
Views: 5154

Re: reloading remington 30 cal.

Check out the discussion on the Troubleshooting/Maintenace section here on the forum. 6th thread from the top. Member having same problem with 32 Remington from Graf's. I posted some info that Graf's gave me recently on where they get their older brass calibers from.
by Rifleman
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Hear what yer sayin Jack. I did do a search before posting, but couldn't find any posts that zeroed in on my problem/question. There were some older posts about the nut and washer relationship, but nothing on anyone refiling the grooves. I look back on older posts and not to many years ago there was...
by Rifleman
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

Thank you for the response chas49'! Sometimes I wonder about this forum when honest questions are asked and there are alot of forum members with tons of info, experience, and expertise and no response is given. See alot of new members join, ask questions, nothing is responded too and ya never hear f...
by Rifleman
Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Re: Barrel nut washer revival

No thoughts????
by Rifleman
Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 81 on GB
Replies: 8
Views: 1351

Re: Model 81 on GB

Red Flag for sure when the seller doesn't want to possibly revel something about his firearm that isn't right and/or detracts from its value. Have had that happen on GB alot when they either ignore a question or write back and blow it off.
by Rifleman
Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 1
Views: 678

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all, Blessed Day and EveryDay.
by Rifleman
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Split case necks on Grafs .32 Rem hand loads
Replies: 20
Views: 7265

Re: Split case necks on Grafs .32 Rem hand loads

Had a discussion on another forum about Graf's brass neck splitting. At one time when I bought some 30/40 Krag brass from Graf's I talked with Graf's and was advised by them at the time that Jamison/Captech made their brass. Jamison bought out by Captech was a quality made brass especially for older...
by Rifleman
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel nut washer revival
Replies: 14
Views: 1646

Barrel nut washer revival

Has anyone ever recut the grooves on a barrel nut washer. My 81 35 Remington washer has the grooves pretty worn and dull. The ones on the barrel nut are good. No idea why the nuts are sharp and the washers are worn. Possibly replaced by some unknown owner once upon a time. Recutting would possibly b...
by Rifleman
Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 81 barrel nut washer and magazine follower
Replies: 2
Views: 919

81 barrel nut washer and magazine follower

Opps!!! OK should have posted this in the 'Want to Buy' section. Tried to move, no luck, tried to delete and retype in 'Want to Buy'-no luck. Looking for a barrel nut washer for a 1938 made 81 in 35 Rem. Understand 300 Sav and 35 Rem take same size. Also something I read on fine and course rachets o...
by Rifleman
Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:50 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
Replies: 21
Views: 2702

Re: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly

My first 81 (300 Sav) was giving me fits as far as bolt not locking back, stovepipes, poor ejection. Found most of the cause my own fault as before firing and not following my own rules, I partially disassembled and cleaned the very dirty interior and parts, not fully understanding how a 8/81 works ...
by Rifleman
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: possibly new run of hornady 35 remington
Replies: 10
Views: 2043

Re: possibly new run of hornady 35 remington

Went to my local big box sporting goods store for a new bag and noticed the ammo being restocked. I asked the fella if he had any 35 rem half jokingly. To my astonishment he said they just got in 15 boxes for the first time in 3 years. The price was outrageous, $47 a box, but I got a few and decide...
by Rifleman
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: New 81 in 32 Rem
Replies: 5
Views: 1632

Re: New 81 in 32 Rem

Nice picture of your Remington's Mike. Also bench shot. Two of the 81's (300 Sav) I bought had so much gunk (dried grease/oil/dirt) in the internals and the barrel-shroud assembly I thought I might have to contact the EPA. My third (35 Rem) wasn't too bad. On the 300 Savage's there was an accumulati...
by Rifleman
Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Different type of peep sight !!
Replies: 9
Views: 2011

Re: Different type of peep sight !!

I did some searching early this morning about Remington and the wheel sight as it was called (#117-1/2) and apparently it was available on Model 14's until 1927, then dropped. A few sources indicated it was installed on some factory rifles but could also be ordered with rifle or purchased as an afte...
by Rifleman
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Different type of peep sight !!
Replies: 9
Views: 2011

Re: Different type of peep sight !!

Like has been said it is likely of a Remington 14 or some variation. I think it was called a Dockendorff rear sight. Savage put them on some rifles as well don't know if they were an optional thing or standard for Savage rifles though. Hey Mike, got curious about your post and the 'Dockendorff' sig...
by Rifleman
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:10 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Different type of peep sight !!
Replies: 9
Views: 2011

Re: Different type of peep sight !!

When you first posted the picture 54bullseye I recalled seeing an older rifle within the last couple of years at a gunshow with this style of sight (dial elevator) but couldn't recall. This morning it hit me after yours and Hibbys latest posts, it was on a Model 14 Rem pump. Checked GB and Guns Inte...
by Rifleman
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: C grade at auction
Replies: 36
Views: 5284

Re: C grade at auction

TO ALL IN THE GROUP !! I kinda agree with chas1949 in what he said about talking about a auction listing before the auction has ended . The reason I did chime in this time was others in the group had already started the conversation Hey '54bullseye'-To make the record accurate, I was the one who po...
by Rifleman
Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Grandpa and Grandson
Replies: 4
Views: 1535

Re: Grandpa and Grandson

81police wrote: Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:42 am A great pair of big boy calibers right there! Nice rifles!
81police said it well :D
by Rifleman
Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Greetings from Oregon
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Re: Greetings from Oregon

Welcome to the forum P7M13. Have friends and relatives in all three Pacific coast states and they all tell of their state's beauty but rotten liberal state govt's. Sad, hopefully they well all three turn around some day. Love the 8/81's also, fell in love with them as a kid seeing pics, ads, and sto...
by Rifleman
Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: C grade at auction
Replies: 36
Views: 5284

Re: C grade at auction

It does appear that since our discussions on this rifle that bidding has stopped. To my way of thinking the nice stock and fore end does not justify a price anywhere near the current bid even without the issues discussed. To each his own i guess. I'll agree with chas1949 that the current bid price ...
by Rifleman
Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: New Article on the Model 8 in AFRICA
Replies: 7
Views: 167242

Re: New Article on the Model 8 in AFRICA

Thank you Cam for writing and posting the Model 8 in Africa article. Very interesting. Without a doubt IMO the 35 Remington with the right shot placement and effective distance could drop most African game. Well written article. Thanks John, maybe i'll write a follow-up, "Big Enough for the Big...
by Rifleman
Tue May 31, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: action & recoil spring length ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Re: action & recoil spring length ?

Some measurements weren't exact but within 10-20 thousandths, i figured there's no need using 64ths of an inch to explain. Hear ya there!!!!!!!!!!!! My digital micrometer readings were sometimes plus/minus the fraction I posted. Layed the mic alongside a ruler and posted the nearest 1/16", did...
by Rifleman
Mon May 30, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: action & recoil spring length ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Re: action & recoil spring length ?

Hibby-I currently have my 1938 81 Rem 35 Rem caliber broken down (action in receiver reassembled but removed action spring) so I measured both the recoil and action springs. Found the following: Action Spring: 13 1/4" length----- 5/16" OD---- 3/8" ID Recoil Spring: 10 1/2" length...
by Rifleman
Thu May 05, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: 81 Magazine Rx

Thanks Phyrbird. Wish Wiesners still offered also. Over the last couple of years I've seen several 8/81 springs for sale on the net, but never figured I'd need one. Should have grabbed one. Saw a post here on the forum posted around a year ago where someone ordered one from Wiesners, guess my need h...
by Rifleman
Tue May 03, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: 81 Magazine Rx

Reference Rem 8/81 mag spring design, I did find on page 56 of Henwoods book that most 8/81 springs are of the 6 leaf design. Some are riveted at two junctions, others at all five. My 6 leaf '47 era spring is riveted at the two lower junctions. Henwood also wrote that there were some four blade mag ...
by Rifleman
Mon May 02, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: 8/81 Magazine Spring
Replies: 0
Views: 1933

8/81 Magazine Spring

Needing a magazine spring for a 81 rifle (1938 era). Not the two side springs, but the spring that is inserted into the mag well. Assume a Model 8 spring would work also.
by Rifleman
Mon May 02, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: 81 Magazine Rx

OK, Update on magazine. I tried to get the magazine back into working order as it should be reassembled. It would go together, but the follower would not compress into the magazine as it should. I took a mag spring from a 1947 era 81 and first noted it was different in appearance. The '47 mag spring...
by Rifleman
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: 81 Magazine Rx

Thanks for the reply. Basically that's what I'm trying/attempting, but the spring just doesn't want to seat into the well. Seems like the Ol saying trying to fit a round peg into a sqaure hole. I'll have to work on it tomorrow afternoon.
by Rifleman
Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: 81 Magazine Rx

No it's one piece. Should have explained it better. What I was referring to was the two bends on the spring that go in the forward (towards barrel). When the spring is inserted into the mag well they are in the forward portion of the mag, there is a lower one and an upper one. Of course the two ends...
by Rifleman
Sat Apr 23, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: 81 Magazine Rx

OK---I searched the web finding really no info. Searched this forum (via search function) not finding any exact instructions, so I went page by page on this section, 'Trouble Shooting/Maintenance' and found on the bottom of page 6 a thread posted on July 8, 2015 by 'cedarhillsupply' titled "Mag...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:19 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5242

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

Curious Oleson, had any luck with your 1900?

Also, in reference to one of my earlier posts, I acquired a Lee .358, 200 grain mold, although a 6 cavity.
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

81 Magazine Rx

OK----Bought a low number Model 81 (prewar) rifle in 35 Rem. Upon looking it over noticed that the magazine indicator spring was out of its groove in the receiver. Removed the trigger group and magazine to get the T ended spring back in place, but as with alot of these old girls, it hadn't been clea...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 22, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Lee .358, 200 grain mold
Replies: 4
Views: 1576

Re: Lee .358, 200 grain mold

Finally ordered a six bullet mold from Midway today. Called and t/w Lee Precision. Rep there advised they are running 2 to 3-4 months behind schedule on orders and the two cavity .358 200 grain mold I want, since it is not one of the big sellers is aways out. Advised if I could get a 6 cavity grab i...