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- Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:18 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Found Another Old 81'
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4269
Re: Found Another Old 81'
We have another Model 81 on the way, probably receive it next week.
- Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 30 Rem Ammo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1939
Re: 30 Rem Ammo
For $20 a box I would consider buying some just because, and then find a rifle. I know this is backwards, bit what the heck.
I do have some loose rounds in my collection of cartridges.
I do have some loose rounds in my collection of cartridges.
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:18 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: new 81 and a function problem.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4429
Re: new 81 and a function problem.......
We dissasembled ours, but had sense enough to use omprovised tools that wouldn't damage anything. I'm glad we did, the Model 81 had some rust inside the barrel jacket, and my dad's Model 8 was pretty gunky inside.
We repaired a loose barrel jacket.
We repaired a loose barrel jacket.
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:43 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Reloading
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2496
Re: Reloading
My brother and I have my Dad's Model 8 C. He bought it when we were small, so we grew up looking at it. Anyway it is a .35 Remington. I always wanted one in .300 Savage. Well we were at a show and couldn't find just the right gotta have. Well we were on our way to the door when we spotted some sport...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:14 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Stith for M8/81?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4367
Re: Stith for M8/81?
Seems he added a comment about the rifle not being drilled. I'd buy it if my gun had the holes, but my 81 has enough extra holes in it already for a side mount I ain't adding any. Besides I like receiver sights.
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:31 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Installing new extractor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Installing new extractor
Well we took the Model 81 out in the boondocks and fired a few rounds through it. Seems to be working just fine. Only had two factory rounds to shoot, but shot some reloads. No failures to extract or eject, seems to be working better than when we first got it. Another thing I noticed but didn't ment...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:07 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Installing new extractor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Installing new extractor
Yea! I got lucky on this one as it was an unused part. Gun Parts listed it, but that never develped, so I went to Jack First. Definitely going to keep my eye out for parts at gun shows, online, etc. We have two of these rifles an 8C .35, and 81 .300, and like shooting them on occasion. So I would li...
- Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:34 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Installing new extractor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Installing new extractor
You know I could do that, maybe later, kind of though about posting a picture but just had to put it together finally. One picture as half requested.
Front view of new extractor installed in a Model 81 .300 Savage:


Front view of new extractor installed in a Model 81 .300 Savage:

- Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:31 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Installing new extractor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Installing new extractor
Well I finally got the new extractor installed and fit and functioning to my satisifaction. The biggest problem in fitting a new part to these older rifles is the fact that if you mess-up your part where do you get another. Therefore I took my time, polished here there, fit the retaining lug to the ...
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:35 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Installing new extractor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Installing new extractor
Kind of using the Model 8 as a guide with this Model 81 extractor fitting. Here is a picture of the three extractors: http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/kenhwind/Extractor006-1.jpg Left to right: L) The new/old unused one from Jack First M) This is the brofen one out of the Model 81, retaining ...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:25 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 81 .300 Extractor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1948
Re: Model 81 .300 Extractor
Got an extractor from Jack Furst. Looks like an unused one too.
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:47 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Installing new extractor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Installing new extractor
Well I got me an extractor from Jack First. Got lucky and received what looks like an old stock but unused one. Didn't like the price, but that's another story. The extractor that broke the retaining lug off in our Model 81 is straight, not scalloped. My brother and I had a disagreement about that a...
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:51 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 81 .300 Extractor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1948
Re: Model 81 .300 Extractor
Thanks I appreciate it.
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 Thumb, Busted Gun
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1414
Model 81 Thumb, Busted Gun
Well; we went shooting today and shot the Model 81 .300 Savage a couple of times. Was checking out the charger clips I had bought. Got a Model 81 thumb. We were shooting some Speer 180 grain made by DWM, and everything seemed fine until the extractor retaining lug sheared off. Seems in how this gun ...
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:55 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 81 .300 Extractor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1948
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:21 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 2 Original Different Breakdown 8/81 Cases ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2518
Re: 2 Original Different Breakdown 8/81 Cases ...
Here is a picture of the case I have. This came with the Model 8 C that we have that was my Dad's. Wether or not this is specific to the Model 8 I do not know. There is a divider inside, the barrel section goes in one end, and the stock/receiver in the other. It is 23 1/2" L x 6 1/2" W x 4 1/4". htt...
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:24 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Lyman and/or Marbles peep sight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2974
Re: Lyman and/or Marbles peep sight
Seems that way to me also.81police wrote:I'm leaning towards it's mounted upside down
- Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:30 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Stripper Clips new factory surplus. Deal for site members.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6148
Re: Stripper Clips new factory surplus. Deal for site members.
Bought four of the Model 8-81 clips, and the ones I received are very nice.
They look unused to me.
They look unused to me.
- Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:23 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: model 81 300 sav. factory loads safe??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2574
Re: model 81 300 sav. factory loads safe??
As long as your Model 81 is in good condition I don't see a problem. I have a Model 81 in 300 Savage and it shot fine with factory ammo. I even reload for it, with no issues other than light loads don't function the action.
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:26 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Unless ......
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3850
Re: Unless ......
Well I'd probably shoot it, at least once, but not on a regular basis.
And I already have a Model 8 and 81 that won't suffer much by shooting them
And I already have a Model 8 and 81 that won't suffer much by shooting them
- Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:24 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 81 - Take down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2940
Re: Model 81 - Take down
I'll try to get a picture up for us to look over. I'm in the process of moving; the case is in the new place, but was in storage, and the camera is here. Many years ago I had bought a reblued Winchester Model 97 Shotgun. Well we, my brother and I decided to give it to our Dad. So my brother built a ...
- Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:21 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 81 - Take down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2940
Re: Model 81 - Take down
I have a leather case that came with the Model 8 I have when my father bought it. The ends have fallen off and the handle is off of it, but I have them. Keep saying to myself that I'm going to get it repaired. The case body is OK.
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:02 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: A lot questions from a beginner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2613
Re: A lot questions from a beginner
Well I'll start to answer your questions. Yes the Standard Grade could be gotton with checkered wood. The Model 8 C which I have is checkered, but has a higher grade of stock or "Deluxe". The .35 Remington is a nice cartridge in these rifles, so is the .300 Savage. I have a Model 8C in .35 Remington...
- Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:46 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 8/81 Functioning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3007
Re: Model 8/81 Functioning
I doubt if you will find any load data for a 220 gr. bullet for the .30 Remington. This cartridge as well as the 30-30 WCF were developed to shoot a 160 gr. The real issue I see with that heavy bullet is that it might create a cartridge too long to function in the Model 8 - 81. It might be feasible ...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:41 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: MODEL 8 Disasembly pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4725
Re: MODEL 8 Disasembly pics
When we reassembled our guns. Well we had to disassemble the 81, not only was the barrel jacket loose so was the forearm retainer. Found some rust inside the jacket. Anyway when I reassembled the barrel jacket I have a shotgun cleaning rod that has a handle like a screwdriver. So I placed everything...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:33 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: is the model 8/81 a poor design
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2869
Re: is the model 8/81 a poor design
I can think of several reasons for the jacket to become loose, but I feel that a major cause is somebody trying to disassemble it by clamping on the receiver extension and then trying to unscrew the barrel bushing. Our Model 81 had a loose jacket so we disassembled it and drilled it slighty larger w...
- Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:03 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: My First Model 8 1924 .35
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5062
Re: My First Model 8 1924 .35
Judging from what I've seen lately as for Model 8s and 81s and the asking price, you did good. I think my brother and I would have bought it too.
Edit: No I'm opposed to the reblue. A reblued firearm is a reblued firearm and can't be un reblued.
Edit: No I'm opposed to the reblue. A reblued firearm is a reblued firearm and can't be un reblued.
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My first C Grade ....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2407
Re: My first C Grade ....
I'm under the impression that the "C Grades" came with deluxe wood, but a standard grade could be had with checkering.
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:53 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Stripper Clips new factory surplus. Deal for site members.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6148
Re: Stripper Clips new factory surplus. Deal for site members.
Definately interested, going to a gun show today hopefully we will have some money left when we get home.
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:55 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: To buy or not to buy, that's the question M8, .32 cal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4099
Re: To buy or not to buy, that's the question M8, .32 cal
The last two I looked at were a bit over priced IMO. One was at a gun show the other at a shop, an 81 and a 8. It looks like the stock was checkered at one time. The metal looks good with some blue wear. Tha rear sight is worth something. If 750 CDN is like 750 US, that seems a little on the high si...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:15 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 81 in 300 Savage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1720
Model 81 in 300 Savage
OK, here's the pictures of the Model 81 my Brother and I found at a gun show; http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/kenhwind/housesandModel81009-2.jpg This is the front sight that was vandalized. http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/kenhwind/housesandModel81010-2.jpg Right side profile view htt...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:20 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Purchased my first 81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1909
Re: Purchased my first 81
My Brother and I have a Model 8 in .35 Remington, it was our dad's rifle. Winchester and Remington both make factory load for the .35, come to think of it Federal does too.. We also tripped over a Model 81 at a gun show a couple of weeks ago. I say tripped over it because we missed it at first and a...
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:11 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: A Model 81 in .300 Savage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2520
Re: A Model 81 in .300 Savage
Well I got lucky. I was cruising the Numrich Arms web site and found a sight base. On a hunch I ordered it. The hole spacing was correct for the 81 altough the holes had to be bored out. And the sight had to be fit to the barrel jacket.
So now the Model has a folding rear sight and a tang sight.
So now the Model has a folding rear sight and a tang sight.
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:33 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB: Model 81 .35 Remington
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1506
Re: WTB: Model 81 .35 Remington
The Model 8 in .35 Remington would be a nice woods gun, but I wouldn't pass on a Model 81 in 300 Savage.
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:13 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: A Model 81 in .300 Savage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2520
Re: A Model 81 in .300 Savage
I've been wanting a 300 Savage for awhile. A Model 99 Savage would have been fine, but a Model 81 was my top choice. Most of the Model 81s I've seen lately were priced too much for the particular firearm or had a deal breaker. My brother and I kind of wanted one we could play with without altering a...
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:48 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: A Model 81 in .300 Savage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2520
A Model 81 in .300 Savage
I had posted a reference to this rifle in the Q&A section, but will put more data here. Well we went to a gun show, my brother and I and came home with a Model 81 in 300 Savage. We have a Model 8 in .35 that was my Dad's. The gun has some issues, it has been drilled for a scope mount, the front sigh...
- Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:29 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 8 - Back fom the dead!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4567
Re: Model 8 - Back fom the dead!
There was a rear sight for sale, just checked and its not there. I hope this fella got it.
- Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:58 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB early 8 butt plate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1487
Re: WTB early 8 butt plate
If you haven't found a Model 8 butt plate there is one on e-bay.
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:54 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 81
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1688
Model 81
Just returned from the gun show with a Model 81 in .300 Savage, the gun has some issues for sure but no deal breakers. We were on our way out and noticed this M81. there was no price on the tag so we offered 300 dollars. Three hundred fifty out the door plus BG check. Most guns I've seen in this con...
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:58 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 8 Sight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1397
Model 8 Sight
Found a Marbles tang sight on Guns International for $65 and bought it. Some blue wear but a good sight and complete. Any way now I'm interested in a folding rear sight. I have an old Williams catalog and they made a blank with dovetail, that came with screws. I'm sure I could make the blank that th...
- Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Two Model 8 Deluxe Grade 3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2725
Re: Two Model 8 Deluxe Grade 3
I have one of these Model 8s. Pictures are posted here: Our Remington Model 8
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:42 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: The Verschneider Conversions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10102
Re: The Verschneider Conversions
Very interesring for sure. I'd be happy if my Model 8 had a detachable mag period. Wouldn't have to be 15 rounds either. I guess I'm gonna need a magazine a peep sight and........
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Our Remington Model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3672
Re: Our Remington Model 8
That you guys for the input and kind words. My brother and I needed cash several months and tried to sell it. Well we ain't gonna sell it now. Some of the collectors at the gun show didn't realize it was factory. I had my suspicion it is a "C" grade. When my Dad passed away I dissasembled and cleane...
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:44 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Our Remington Model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3672
Re: Our Remington Model 8
Here is a couple of closer pics I just took;




- Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 in upcoming movie!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3876
Re: Model 8 in upcoming movie!
There is a scene in the movie "Ride the High Country" of one of the Hammond brothers firing a Model 8 across a valley at Steve Judd and companions. Good flick.
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:54 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Our Remington Model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3672
Our Remington Model 8
OK. This is my second post, and seems in how I already have a photobucket account the pictures should be a done deal. This was my Dad's rifle it is .35 caliber and the stock is marked #3. http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/kenhwind/HPIM0374.jpg http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/kenhwind/H...
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:00 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Yet another new member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1917
Re: Yet another new member
Being a part owner of a Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington, I was cruzing the net and found a link to this site. This is really cool IMO. The rifle was my Dad's so technically it is mine and my brothers. Actually its mine he has Dad's Model 70 300 H & H. I'm gonna post some pictures of our Model 8 s...