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- Thu May 16, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
- Replies: 10
- Views: 184
Re: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
A pile of beautiful butts! (buttplates & buttstocks that is)
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 909
Re: Tulsa Gun Show
I was bummed to miss the show, the guns being one things but seeing friends like y'all was the real bummer part. Sounds like it was a good time none-the-less!
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in FL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 447
Re: New Member in FL
Welcome CaptMandrake! Lots of knowledgeable folk in here!
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
- Replies: 7
- Views: 747
Re: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
I have the photos in folders on my hard drive. I have all the serial numbers in an Excel file. In total, the whole thing is about 1 GB. 150+ rifles w/ photos of nearly all of them.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:49 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: first post on this site
- Replies: 5
- Views: 361
Re: first post on this site
So glad to have you...welcome!
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:22 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
- Replies: 7
- Views: 747
Sharing the FN 1900 Database
Fellas, I'd love some feedback on this idea... I've kept a database of FN 1900 rifles for over 10 years. This includes (in most cases) photos of the rifle, serial number, and county of location. I'd love any suggestions on how to make that available to view here. I'm wondering if revisiting the Gall...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:31 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Remington model 81 F
- Replies: 22
- Views: 584
Re: Remington model 81 F
You did such a great job cleaning up that gun! I don't think it's just better lighting either, you can see the engraving much better and the wood looks great.
I love that you have historical provenance with the rifle which is a rare treat to go with a rare gun!
I love that you have historical provenance with the rifle which is a rare treat to go with a rare gun!
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:14 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Dont think I can afford this one! Police Special
- Replies: 3
- Views: 505
Re: Dont think I can afford this one! Police Special
I love seeing Police guns of any flavor! In the database, we've got 3 of the KY HIGHWAY PATROL guns on record. This is one of the 3. I don't know why, but they're all in what I'd call "fence post" condition, i.e. very rough. Still a cool and authentic rare "Special Police". This ...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: SPAM, SCAMS & MALWARE ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 539
Re: SPAM, SCAMS & MALWARE ?
I don't know much about the digital world to be honest, but I'd imagine we are not directly targeted like as in a human being somewhere is directing this situation. I think it's all computer generated.
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: SPAM, SCAMS & MALWARE ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 539
Re: SPAM, SCAMS & MALWARE ?
It's been insane Hibby83. First we were getting over 100 new, fake accounts daily. We changed some of the spambot countermeasures and still it kept up. I eventually had to halt all new accounts. 2 days passed and there were over 400. Were some legit? I don't know and I didn't go through them all I j...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:21 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Texas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 631
Re: New Member from Texas
Welcome Royce! There are several Texans on this site (including me!). Glad to have you.
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: unusual fore end
- Replies: 5
- Views: 933
Re: unusual fore end
home-made / custom
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:44 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: MinnesotaDan Buck
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1531
MinnesotaDan Buck
Fellas, posting this for MinnesotaDan...I'll let him give y'all all the details!
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 16" bbl. Remington 8
- Replies: 1
- Views: 828
Re: 16" bbl. Remington 8
Love the custom short barrels! They're not the easiest jobs!
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: YouTube video
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1120
Re: YouTube video
We did an article on this rifle. Still have several photos from the museum curator. Here's that link...
viewtopic.php?t=2582&sid=d6ddecb094884c ... 6f75333df6
viewtopic.php?t=2582&sid=d6ddecb094884c ... 6f75333df6
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:17 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from NY
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1090
Re: New Member from NY
a pile of repair codes! That's interesting!
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:25 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Well I messed up!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 696
Re: Well I messed up!
I know the feeling as I read your post. So sorry friend! I hope it turns up.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:23 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member with some questions!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1417
Re: New member with some questions!
Everyone has already said everything technical...so I'll just say WELCOME!
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:23 am
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2023 Buck
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1015
Re: 2023 Buck
That turned out awesome!!!
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2023 Buck
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1015
Re: 2023 Buck
Hibby that was a fantastic read! From one hunter to another, I was feeling buck fever just reading your post! Congratulations! I've always felt it somewhat bizarre, that for moments like this, it's as if time slows down and our brains remember miniscule details of the hunts that we don't remember in...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Greetings from NW Ontario
- Replies: 1
- Views: 599
Re: Greetings from NW Ontario
Howdy and welcome! So glad you found us. We love to talk 8/81's. The 30Rem is such a great caliber!
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New to me:FN1900
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2201
Re: New to me:FN1900
We all have different opinions and that's good, but for me the FN 1900 is the "creme de la creme" of any 8/81 collection. The one you got is a BEAUT!
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New to me:FN1900
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2201
Re: New to me:FN1900
Here's a quick photo of Roger's FN 1900. Rare enough and without the rib.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:38 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: FBI M81
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1784
Re: FBI M81
What a steal!
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:10 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New to me:FN1900
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2201
Re: New to me:FN1900
Can't wait to see it!
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:26 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: FBI M81
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1784
Re: FBI M81
I keep a list of recorded FBI rifles, photos, info, etc. Can you send me the link to yours and/or photos?
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:34 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: New to me Krieger 300 sav
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1319
Re: New to me Krieger 300 sav
The powerhouse of the 8/81 family, the 300 Sav! This was always my favorite hunting choice, an 81 in 300 Sav w/ 180gr Core-Loks. Heavy hitting springpole...on both ends!
Nice rifle!!!!!!
Nice rifle!!!!!!
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:59 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Boozhoo from Minnesota
- Replies: 2
- Views: 686
Re: Boozhoo from Minnesota
hey hey, welcome!!! You got the hard hitter cartridge!
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:37 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: POE rifle and the missing Mag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1019
Re: POE rifle and the missing Mag
That selling price is in the normal range for these rare magazines.
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:30 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: 15 round POLICE magazine for sale! Nassau, NY??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 767
15 round POLICE magazine for sale! Nassau, NY??
This is a rare opportunity. I did a little research on this. The magazine is stamped "013 2". The "013" are the last 3 digits of the rifle's serial number, and "2" is the 2nd magazine that came with the gun (POE rifles came with 1-3 magazines depending on the dept.). Ch...
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:21 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3802
Re: At last!
This assembly picture show what seemed to be true of the exterior...this rifle was well taken care of over the years. Any FN in any condition is a rare collectible, but finding them in as nice condition as yours is especially sweet!
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:40 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3802
Re: At last!
and....this brings our worldwide database of existing FN1900's to 148.
Rifles closest to yours are #448 in Finland and #391 in Norway
Rifles closest to yours are #448 in Finland and #391 in Norway
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:35 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3802
Re: At last!
Let me say, you started your collection ON THE TOP. That is a beauty of an FN. And a low serial number. You've got a rare treasure there. If only that rifle could talk!
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: POE rifle and the missing Mag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1019
Re: POE rifle and the missing Mag
Hi Oliver, thanks for the additional details. The info we have available is mostly sales and inter-company data. Not dimensional data or drawings. The magazines are very valuable here even if they can be found by themselves (which is rare enough). Sometimes the magazines sell $1500-2500 alone. The 1...
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:08 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Germany and question...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 961
Re: New Member from Germany and question...
Hello and welcome to the forums. Could you share some photos of your rifle with us? It would help us better answer your questions.
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:27 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 25 Rem Trials rifle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1598
Re: 25 Rem Trials rifle
anyone able to share the photos here and the serial number???? I don't have an account with them.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:49 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Stith mounted 81
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1631
Re: Stith mounted 81
vintage beauties!
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:46 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Cased set, Early Krieger 81 with extras
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3382
Re: Cased set, Early Krieger 81 with extras
A rich man's gun in its day. What a beauty!!!!
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:21 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 8/81 parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1169
Re: 8/81 parts
wow nice!!!
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:21 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hooray !! Forum's back !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1037
Re: Hooray !! Forum's back !!
DNS issues, but we're rocking and rolling!
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Sn # 22 has come home
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1085
Re: Sn # 22 has come home
So sorry to hear of your dear friends passing. Heirlooms seem to always be bittersweet.
I looked at the current records, look like yours is among the lowest 81's known to survive. We have 20, 21, 22, 24 and 49 as the five lowest. Congrats.
I looked at the current records, look like yours is among the lowest 81's known to survive. We have 20, 21, 22, 24 and 49 as the five lowest. Congrats.
- Wed May 24, 2023 6:03 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Tom Selleck's Model 8F and 8D go to auction next month
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1431
Re: Tom Selleck's Model 8F and 8D go to auction next month
Would be cool to own a Selleck gun...but not I!
- Tue May 16, 2023 6:51 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Finally
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2495
Re: Finally
our good friends over at S&S Hunt Club always post the best pictures in their auctions. This is from an FN from years ago they sold. Here's the barrel assembly components...
- Tue May 16, 2023 6:46 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Finally
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2495
Re: Finally
You know these rifles have storied histories, most of it unknown to us today. The barrel nut is a replacement for sure, perhaps this happened during the time it was refinished, but again who knows. I've never measured FN springs, but my guess would be that their length's are identical or close to 35...
- Mon May 15, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: New to me Remington Autoloading Rifle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1213
Re: New to me Remington Autoloading Rifle
Wow, what a generous friend. I'd be stunned too. I don't know what your face even looks like, but I bet it was shock, awe, joy all mixed up in one when you heard it's yours. Wow, congrats!
- Mon May 15, 2023 1:03 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Finally
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2495
Re: Finally
She's a beaut!
- Mon May 08, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Illinois
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1853
Re: New member from Illinois
Welcome!!!
- Mon May 01, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Italy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1299
Re: New member from Italy
Welcome, love your Model 8! The import stamps are so cool.
Could you post photos of your FN??
Could you post photos of your FN??
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Some FN1900s
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6413
Re: Some FN1900s
Italian springpoles!
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Some FN1900s
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6413
Re: Some FN1900s
Iacopo, thanks again for the photos and info. Here's some additional info and thoughts that I hope are helpful... 1. Congratulations on EXTREMELY rare rifles in Italy. Italian "springpoles"! Not a ton of Model 8's outside North America and your two FN's are now included in a known total of...