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by f.a.b.
Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: Check Out The Rifle In This $ 107,000 Painting
Replies: 1
Views: 3075

Check Out The Rifle In This $ 107,000 Painting

Check Out The Rifle In This $ 107,000 Painting
by f.a.b.
Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: My New Model 8 Needs Some Wood
Replies: 1
Views: 2993

My New Model 8 Needs Some Wood

I picked up another model 8 at a local Auction last Week -- Ser # 64900 - 30 Rem -It is in very nice condition except for the Buttstock -- It has been shortened and the Butt Plate filed to fit -- BAD JOB !! -- If someone out there has a Pore Condition Model 8 with Nice wood with a Butt Plate I would...
by f.a.b.
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: I took some advice & closed the Vault
Replies: 8
Views: 7748

I took some advice & closed the Vault

Just having some fun -- I got bored with reading all the Liberals crying over Trump !!! So I thought I would through a few rounds out of my Model 8 but I can't find it in all this old junk - I decided to take some advice and close up the vault -- Thank you for your great replies
by f.a.b.
Fri May 27, 2016 5:29 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB junk barrel
Replies: 2
Views: 3521

Re: WTB junk barrel

Layne -- OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE -- I have a model 8 for sale that I think may be what your looking for !! I just reposted it for you to take a look -- F.A.B.
by f.a.b.
Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: 4 High grade model 8's on one table
Replies: 0
Views: 5098

4 High grade model 8's on one table

I went to the Michigan Antique Arms show Saturday and was amazed to see four ( 4 ) High grade model 8's on a table -- Two D grades in 35 cal. One D grade in 32 cal. and One F grade in 25 cal. All in excelent condition -- The dealer had just bought the guns and had not put a price on the guns but did...
by f.a.b.
Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:59 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: REMINGTON MODEL 8 & 81 TANG SIGHT PLUG SCREW
Replies: 8
Views: 8977

Re: REMINGTON MODEL 8 & 81 TANG SIGHT PLUG SCREW

Dennis -- See you at the Michigan gun Show
by f.a.b.
Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: MARBLES tang sights on ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 4077

MARBLES tang sights on ebay

If you are in need of a tang sight I have two ( 2 ) MARBLES on ebay for sale at this time --They will be done in aprox. 2 days -- They are in great condition
by f.a.b.
Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:13 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: FN MOD 1900 AND REM 8 FOR SALE
Replies: 6
Views: 7389

Re: FN MOD 1900 AND REM 8 FOR SALE

Sorry everyone -- The guns are long gone --- But there not far away -- Just contact Old Jack he bought this group and more from me some time ago -- Have a great day !!!!!
by f.a.b.
Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE
Replies: 4
Views: 5695

OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE

OK LAST POST -- If any of you think you would like to have this old
Spring Pole it is for sale !!!!! $ 500.00 -- OR BEST OFFER !!!!!!!! +
shipping - handling & INSURANCE
by f.a.b.
Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OLD RUSTY GUN -- HOW DID IT GET THIS WAY
Replies: 0
Views: 2552

OLD RUSTY GUN -- HOW DID IT GET THIS WAY

Gentleman, On a more serous note you wonder how this great old Model 8 got to be in this condition. There is no evidence of fire damage, the gun was left out side for years ( The dealer I got it from had no info ) Did the old hunter Die in the field was he killed by a wild beast or was it a case of ...
by f.a.b.
Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 5951

EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!

I was at the Louisville gun show when JACKITIS hit me. A cold sweat came over me -- my eyes glazed over - I jumped from my chair and hit show row after row looking for just one more Model 8. Back and Forth when I could feel i was close to the prize !!! I moved in like a eagle on its prey- The cost w...
by f.a.b.
Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
Topic: Vintage Deer Hunting Picture with two Remington Model 8's
Replies: 5
Views: 8076

Re: Vintage Deer Hunting Picture with two Remington Model 8'

GREAT PHOTO -- LOVE OLD PHOTOS OF REMINGTON 8 & 81'S -- YOU KNOW THE MEMBER WE ALL NEED TO THANK WHEN IT COMES TO VINTAGE PHOTOS OF OUR GUNS IS -- REM81AUTO -- ( DENNIS ) HE HAS SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS AT ANTIQUE SHOWS AND SHOPS -- TRAVELED MILES TO GUN AND SPORTING SHOWS TO FIND PHOTOS AND MAKE T...
by f.a.b.
Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: WHAT HAPPENED TO OLD PITCHY
Replies: 15
Views: 10885

WHAT HAPPENED TO OLD PITCHY

We have not seen one of Pitchy's interesting post in some time -- hope I don't have to spend the winter without seeing one of Pitchy's great inventions !!!!!
by f.a.b.
Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:18 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: My first Model 8
Replies: 30
Views: 21182

Re: My first Model 8

Welcome to the forum --- I'm sure Member rem81auto can set you up with a John Hosford barrel dent raiser or someone in your neck of the woods may have one -- That tool will get your job done !!!
by f.a.b.
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Krieger Detachable Magazines
Replies: 1
Views: 2623

Krieger Detachable Magazines

JUST A QUICK QUESTION FOR ALL OF THE KRIEGER OWNERS OUT THERE -- THE ONE I JUST PICKED UP HAS A SERIAL NUMBER STAMPED ON THE MAGAZINE THAT MATCHES THE GUN AND I WAS WONDERING IF ALL KRIEGER MAGAZINES WERE MARKED THE SAME AS THIS ONE ???
by f.a.b.
Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:34 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: REMINGTON MODEL 8 WITH KRIEGER MAG.
Replies: 4
Views: 4739

REMINGTON MODEL 8 WITH KRIEGER MAG.

I WAS SET UP AT THE MICHIGAN ANTIQUE ARMS SHOW WHEN I WENT TO THE FRONT TO GET A POP I SAW A PERSON WALKING IN THE FRONT DOOR WITH A MODEL 8 IN HAND -- I LOOKED IT OVER FAST AND MADE A DEAL BEFORE IT GOT AWAY FROM ME -- IT IS SER # 17721 MFG. 1910 -- AFTER I GOT BACK TO MY TABLE TO GIVE IT A BETTER ...
by f.a.b.
Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: new paint on the old truck
Replies: 3
Views: 3492

Re: new paint on the old truck

GREAT TRUCK !!! GREAT GUN !! I LIVE IN MICHIGAN WE CANT WALK FIVE FEET WITHOUT RUNNING INTO A HILL OR A TREE -- I WISH I COULD SEND YOU SOME IT IS HARD TO FIND A SPOT TO SHOOT OVER 50 YARDS AROUND HEAR -- LOOKS LIKE YOU COULD USE A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR A BIRD TO LAND IN ANYWAY -- JUST A LITTLE HUMOR...
by f.a.b.
Fri May 18, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: The things you find.......
Replies: 3
Views: 3707

Re: The things you find.......

Packmule,
Great find -- Do your research well !!! Early English Bowie Knives bring BIG MONEY !!! In the proper collecting community you may be shocked !! Just one of the knives could pay for two or three Remington Model 8 F GRADES !!!!!!
by f.a.b.
Tue May 15, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: THE GREAT MODEL 8 WITH IRON WHEELS
Replies: 7
Views: 6481

THE GREAT MODEL 8 WITH IRON WHEELS

I think ( olskool ) had a great idea showing photos of your Model 8 with a IRON FARM IMPLEMENT WHEEL in the background -- So if you do not have a wheel for your photo as you can see I have some extras that I would sell -- Now this would have to be a ( PICK UP ONLY ITEM ) -- So when you come to get y...
by f.a.b.
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: THE GREAT REMINGTON MODEL 30 EXPRESS
Replies: 6
Views: 11503

THE GREAT REMINGTON MODEL 30 EXPRESS

The Remington Model 30 is a US sporting rifle of the inter-war period based on the military P14/M1917 Enfield rifle action, which was manufactured for the British and US governments during World War I.[1][2] Initial specimens used surplus military parts with some modifications in order to consume th...
by f.a.b.
Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: REMINGTON MODEL 81 ON GUNBROCKER ???
Replies: 4
Views: 4298

REMINGTON MODEL 81 ON GUNBROCKER ???

Remington 81 Woodsmaster Rifle 300 Savage Model 8 --- THIS GUN IS LISTED ON GUN BROKER AT THIS TIME -- IT HAS 4 BIDS AND IS UP TO $1000.00 -- WHAT AM I MISSING-- IS IT THE SCOPE -- SCOPE MOUNT ????? THE GUN HAS FIVE HOLES BORED IN THE FRAME -- I DO NOT GET IT -- I HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING $500.00 TO...
by f.a.b.
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: REMINGTON MODEL 8 SER.# 288
Replies: 6
Views: 4870

REMINGTON MODEL 8 SER.# 288

I spent the weekend with ( rem81 auto ) at the Michigan Antique Arms Show in Novi Mi. -- Dennis picked a nice 81 KRIEGER and I spent two days trying to talk myself into buying a Model 8 ser. # 288 the gun was in good condition but had a old re blue.The guns serial number is listed in Henwoods book s...
by f.a.b.
Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OK I'M BACK BUT THIS TIME I'M ARMED
Replies: 1
Views: 2768

OK I'M BACK BUT THIS TIME I'M ARMED

Dennis ( rem81auto ) said I'm hard to look at without a gun in my hand -- so I decided to arm myself to clear up that problem -- OK as you can tell -- I'M BORED -- No gun shows -- no good deals to find -- You Gentleman are trying to run a serious forum and I'm dickin around -- Have a great day -- Rick
by f.a.b.
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: GREAT MODEL 8 & 81 GUN SHOW
Replies: 5
Views: 4365

GREAT MODEL 8 & 81 GUN SHOW

NOW HEARS A THOUGHT --- IF WE ALL CAN'T GET TOGETHER AT A SHOW WHAT ABOUT HAVING A SHOW ON THE FORUM ONE OR TWO TIMES A YEAR -- TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR SELF SETTING BEHIND A TABLE FULL OF WHAT YOU HAVE FOR SALE ( NOT JUST REMINGTON ) AND MAKE A LIST WITH PRICES -- DO THIS ON A SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME AN...
by f.a.b.
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: PHOTOS OF ALL GREAT MODEL 8 MEMBERS
Replies: 26
Views: 18758

PHOTOS OF ALL GREAT MODEL 8 MEMBERS

After reading the TIME WITH IMFUNCITY post and all the replies and seeing the photos of MITCH & JERRY -- I thought it would be great if all the members in the Remington forum would send photos of themselves and we will all know what OLD FART we are talking to from time to time -- Anyway I will s...
by f.a.b.
Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:24 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Real Real nice accessory add on ...
Replies: 4
Views: 4028

Re: Real Real nice accessory add on ...

IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW GREAT YOUR GUN RACK LOOKS SOONER OR LATER IT WILL BECOME A PAIN IN THE BUT !!!!
by f.a.b.
Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Beautiful ....
Replies: 13
Views: 10386

Re: Beautiful ....

WHAT A GREAT GUN !!! I WOULD SNAP THIS BABY UP IF IT ONLY HAD A COMPASS IN THE STOCK
WELL YOU JUST CAN'T HAVE IT ALL !!!!
by f.a.b.
Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: MODEL 81 WITH BELGIAN PROOFS
Replies: 1
Views: 2457

MODEL 81 WITH BELGIAN PROOFS

In the July 16 & 17 2011 ROCK ISLAND AUCTION They list LOT # 472 -- REMINGTON MODEL 81 CHECKERED STOCK WITH -- BELGIAN INSPECTION & PROOF OH RECEIVER & BREECHBLOCK I sent a email to Rock Island asking for photos of all the receiver markings but I did not hear back from them -- WHAT ARE Y...
by f.a.b.
Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MY FIRST BUCK
Replies: 9
Views: 7566

MY FIRST BUCK

I was going through some old photos and found this picture of me ( aprox 1950 ) I had just dropped my first Buck with what I think was a Rem. Model 8 or 81 -- CORK GUN -- I had my Father with me to help load the deer on the car -- This is when it all started !!!! -- Rick
by f.a.b.
Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Remington Bug Bit Me Again!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 3569

Remington Bug Bit Me Again!!!

Traded off a OLD CIVIL WAR CARBINE and ended up with !!
Remington Model 81 --32 cal
Remington Model 30EX -- 35 cal
Remington Model 37 / with a Lyman 5A Scope
I collect Antique Firearms -- WHAT IS GOING ON -- HELP !!!
by f.a.b.
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: National Gun Day show
Replies: 2
Views: 3022

National Gun Day show

I have a table at the NATIONAL GUN DAY SHOW -- LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY -- FEB 26-27 --- I will have ma FN 1900 -- Rem 8 & 81 on the table for sale --If you do the show stop and say hello -- This is a Great Show you never know what you may find -- I like English sxs 410 Hammer Shotguns and Civil War ...
by f.a.b.
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: HELP!!! Model 8 Year 1930
Replies: 4
Views: 3898

Re: HELP!!! Model 8 Year 1930

Jack -- I have a GREAT Model 8 -- Ser. # 64409 -- Barrel code -- D sept Y 1930 -- I do not know if this will help but if you have interest I will send photos
Have A Great Day -- F.A.B.
by f.a.b.
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: FN 1900 notched forearm
Replies: 1
Views: 4685

FN 1900 notched forearm

Conversation on a YZF post mon Apr5 2010 about his FN forearm being cutaway exposing the Ser.number on the Barrel assembly is interesting because the FN 1900 I have listed for sale on the forum has the the same cutaway -- looks like more Research needs to be done on this FN point of interest -- F.A.B.
by f.a.b.
Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Photos of Mod 8 that goes with my FN 1900
Replies: 0
Views: 2377

Photos of Mod 8 that goes with my FN 1900

Hear are photos of the Model 8 that goes with my FN 1900
by f.a.b.
Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: FN MOD 1900 AND REM 8 FOR SALE
Replies: 6
Views: 7389

FN MOD 1900 AND REM 8 FOR SALE

HEAR IS A GROUP OF GUNS I WOULD LIKE TO SELL -- IF you have interest please let me know and I can send detailed photos of the guns !!! --- THANK YOU -- RICK BAHLAU # 1 FN MOD 1900 SER # 2312 CAL. 35REM Looks like the barrel may have been reblued long ago # 2 REMINGTON MOD. 8 - CAL. 35 REM --SER# 699...