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by tinstarfirearms
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:45 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 8 missing pin near safety
Replies: 3
Views: 3897

Re: Model 8 missing pin near safety

Thank you. I have watched disassembly videos and it looked like that pin was driven out to separate the receiver. I'll get one ordered and try it out.

Andrew
by tinstarfirearms
Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 8 missing pin near safety
Replies: 3
Views: 3897

Model 8 missing pin near safety

I recently purchased this .30 Rem, Model 8 and it is missing a pin above the magazine and below the safety when set to fire. Looking at the schematic, I think it is a trigger pin but I cannot tell. Can you all tell me what it is so I can order a replacement?

Andrew
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by tinstarfirearms
Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 .30 Remington
Replies: 8
Views: 7844

Re: Model 8 .30 Remington

Congratulations on your purchase. I also purchased a Model 8 in .30 Remington lately and I finally fired it this past weekend. I reload so I bought dies and brass then used components from my .30-30 loading to assemble some rounds. I was impressed by the light recoil and the fact that the brass were...
by tinstarfirearms
Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member from Oklahoma
Replies: 6
Views: 6778

Re: New member from Oklahoma

Hardrada55,
If you are close to Weatherford, maybe I can meet up with you at some point.

I did stop by the show but for less than an hour as I was there to pickup a revolver. I so wish I had the time to wander the aisles looking for treasures.

Andrew
by tinstarfirearms
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member from Oklahoma
Replies: 6
Views: 6778

New member from Oklahoma

I expect delivery of this rifle tomorrow from a gunbroker auction. www.gunbroker.com/item/758818402
I was curious if anyone is attending the Wannamacher gunshow this weekend? I live about forty-five minutes away and am going down on Sunday for a few hours.

Andrew
by tinstarfirearms
Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ammo 30 rem.
Replies: 1
Views: 4473

Re: Ammo 30 rem.

That is very cool. Congratulations on your find.

Andrew