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kenhwind

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:

kenhwind

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 ...

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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 ...

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Got an extractor from Jack Furst. Looks like an unused one too.

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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...

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Thanks I appreciate it.

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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 ...

kenhwind

In need of a Remington Model 81 .300 Savage extractor.
Ken
kenwin3985@att.net

kenhwind

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...

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81police wrote:I'm leaning towards it's mounted upside down

Seems that way to me also.

kenhwind

Bought four of the Model 8-81 clips, and the ones I received are very nice.
They look unused to me.

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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.

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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

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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 ...

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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.

kenhwind

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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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I'm under the impression that the "C Grades" came with deluxe wood, but a standard grade could be had with checkering.

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Definately interested, going to a gun show today hopefully we will have some money left when we get home.

kenhwind

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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

kenhwind

The Model 8 in .35 Remington would be a nice woods gun, but I wouldn't pass on a Model 81 in 300 Savage.

kenhwind

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...

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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...

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There was a rear sight for sale, just checked and its not there. I hope this fella got it.

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If you haven't found a Model 8 butt plate there is one on e-bay.

kenhwind

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...

kenhwind

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...

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I have one of these Model 8s. Pictures are posted here: Our Remington Model 8

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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........

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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...

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Here is a couple of closer pics I just took;

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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.

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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...

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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...

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