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Hey In The Ten Ring, I would like to think that the members will jump to the aid of anybody who is requesting help. Many inquires are stated as statements leaving one to wonder if they need help or are just making a statement. I for one will not respond to every inquiry particularly if it has been a...

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Hey Guys,

I will have more to say about this in the days to come. I am really looking forward to meeting some forum buddies, exchanging some stories and having a good time.

Regards,

jack1653

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Hey curdog,

You have stated this in a well worded explanation. I agree with your assessment.

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jack1653

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Hey MBiz, If you have followed any of the members postings on the FN's you will know that these rifles are rare in any condition. The thing that you may be stuck with is a mount that may not have a scope that will fit it. Sarge756 may be able to give you some insight as to what kind of mount is on t...

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Hey Hyperion, If the rifle has been reblued that will affect the value as a collector but won't hurt the value as a shooter. It is difficult to tell the quality of the bluing. The asking price that you mentioned seems to be very reasonable. It does have a tang sight which adds value. If the rifle fu...

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Hey Hyperion, This is a first year production in 1906. The stock is round knob pistol grip and are hard to find. The safety is the old style which is also hard to find. The wood is checkered but does not appear to be factory checkered but is a very decent checkering. I would guess that there is a sc...

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Hey Adam, Thanks for the comments. I have never tried reloading rifle ammo so I can't offer any advice on the best loads. There are others who are better informed to give advice. I do not shoot the majority of my rifles and prefer the collecting rather than shooting these days. I guess getting older...

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Hey smitsauce,

It is possible to interchange barrels between the model 8 and 81. The internals are virtually identical and as long the barrels are the same caliber, it should not present a problem.

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Hey olskool,

Sounds like you may be coming down with a case of "jackitis".

Those FN's are as rare as eyelashes on eggs!

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jack1653

jack1653

Hey Guys, I thought I might as well join the discussion on this subject. I would like to start by saying that this topic has had some very good responses from knowledgeable people here on the forum. There have been some very salient perspectives presented on this topic and each in their own right ha...

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Oh Yeah!!! Someone mention "jack"?? Like "jackitis".

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Hey Bob,

Saw Jim0008 post and was wondering if that is #24. Give me a holler if it is.

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Hey wanatim,

Sounds like you are coming down with the dreaded "jackitis". No cure for it, only remission by buying another 8 or 81.

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jack1653

jack1653

Hey caber, Thanks you for posting the pictures of the rifle and the patten. What a nice piece of history you have. The picture of the rifle shows much better detail than the drawings. Do the magazines fit snugly in the rifle? I know that on some of the Krieger's they do not always fit as tight as th...

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Hey caber,

Thanks for sharing the story. It is not often that we hear of a family members who had a role in this great rifle. I will join the others in saying that it will be great to see any pictures that you may provide.

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jack1653

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Hey Bandersnatch, You have found a great tool. I purchased the same tool several months ago and it works very well. I have spent a lot on various tools for these old spring poles and each has its pluses and minuses. This tool has everything in one place and is easy to use. The seller has done a fant...

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Great looking blue job. To make the refinish really pop, remove the bolt handle and polish off the bluing on the round handle to make it look like the original.

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jack1653

jack1653

The rifle is a standard issue. The mount is a Stith mount. Sarge756 might offer some help in the type of scope that would be period correct. You won't have any trouble finding the correct scope for this mount.

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jack1653

jack1653

Howdy and Welcome to the forum. The marks at you are referring to are proof marks and have nothing to do with determining grade of the rifle. Without seeing better pictures of the wood on your rifle, my guess is it is a standard model or A. The B and C grades have checkered wood on the stock and for...

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That is great information. I am sorry thatI wasn't able to help Dennis, but now I will have an answer if ever asked again. By the way I have spent the last week trying to find that small box of parts and have had no luck.

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Hey Joe,

Any chance that you might want to part withe the DPS. I have another case of "jackitis" and this might help give me some relief.

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Hey Guys, I need to tell you that this rifle never made it to the herd at packmules stables. :o He had a change of heart and called me to say that if I wanted it, he would let the owner know and I could get it. :D The FN is now a part of the "Dirty Dozen" that our dear departed friend, sighthound, c...

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Hey Gunporn,

Welcome to the forum. You have a nice looking rifle but, the rifle has been re-blued.

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Hey Richard,

You are so lucky to find such a rare rifle. I can't believe that you are willing to part with it so soon. If only I had the need for such a beauty, I would help you out,

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Kindest Regards,

Jack

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Hey imfuncity, You are right on both counts, but the move to Illinois has about done me in. All moved in and now trying to set up the "man cave". :D What a challenge that is turning out to be. :o All my organization to keep things in order got all screwed up with too much help from the relatives who...

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Hey lan, What a great video :D . You do that rifle proud :!: :!: :!: I echo 81police's comments. You really do produce some excellent videos and your website is very good. It has been awhile since I visited it and the reminder from 81police has put your site back on my list of the best. Thank you so...

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Hey biglou13, Welcome to the forum. Value is hard to determine without seeing the rifle. The price is all over the place but I would say that the average price for the police models is in the $3000-4000 range. To the best of my knowledge, and some other resident experts, the Police Models were never...

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Joe,

A PM has been sent.

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Hey Fellas, Y'all are attaching to many handles for me. :? Not only do I have to fight the "jackitis", it appears that the dreaded jackitis has some side effects with which I now have to contend. :o Let's see now, there is the "deal-sealer, jackster, heartbreaker, jackstein, sob, just to name a few....

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Hey Guys, The story gets worse. My computer has been inactive for two weeks while I was moving to Illinois and was hooked up today. Strange as it may seem the hacking occurred last night the day before I was hooked up to the new provider. After not receiving any emails all day I called AT&T to help ...

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Hey Guys,

81police just notified me that me email has been hacked. I am NOT in Atens Greece and I have not been mugged at gun point. Please do not respond to the email. I am sorry for any inconvience.

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Hey Blackhawk,

Welcome to the forum. Glad that you found us and hope that you will feel right at home with us. I think it is great that someone gave you a Model 8. That is quite a friend!

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jack1653

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Hey Guys, A friend has asked if I might help him locate some Remington's for his collection. I have seen some postings from some of you about these rifles. I do not know that much about the rifles he is looking for, but thought some of you might be able to help him or direct him to where he may look...

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Hey 81police,

It had to be the sling that caused this outcome

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Thanks Mitch for posting about our dear friend. It was truly sad news when I received the news from Joe about the passing of fellow forum member ‘sighthound.” I knew him as “Jerry” and not Gerald and that is what he asked that I call him. Jerry had over 200 posts on the forum and he was most knowled...

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Hey Dennis,

That is a great find. The rifle looks to be in excellent condition and would be a good upgrade to any collection. Be careful now that "jackitis" doesn't get you.

Regards,

Jack

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Hey ranman, Heck, I can't afford to shoot the darn things. :o It takes everything to get the rifles and nothing for ammunition. Probably a good thing there is a shortage of all the ammunition or I would be in real debt. :lol: :lol: I do enjoy the hunt for all the rifles and that is about all I do th...

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Hey Joe Snag,

Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting the picture of your 1923. The rifle looks to be in very good condition. WE hope to hear more from you and feel free to ask us anything about these old spring poles.

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Hey Jim, You can find some stocks on Gun Broker being offered by "robert the bruce". He is also a member of the forum under " He does excellent work and you won't be disappointed. Do the search "Remington 81" on Gun Broker. There is a listing for stock under the same search for a firm in North Carol...

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Hey Guys, I want to thank 81police for posting the pictures for me. It has been a while since the "jackitis" has got me with some good results. :D These rifles came about through some tips and leads from good friends and fellow members. I sincerely appreciate the help to add to the collection. The h...

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Hey Roger, Just back from Illinois and I want to send out congratulations as well. You now join an elite group of FN owners. The quality of workmanship of these rifles is outstanding in my opinion. Your rifle looked to be in pretty good condition and should clean up very well. Go easy and you will b...

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Hey Rock Biter,

Welcome aboard. We are glad to have another Remington model 81 fan. You can't stop with just one.

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jack1653

Welcome aboard. Your serial number indicates a 1942 issue.

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Hey ZakBradshaw, Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on getting your first Model 8. The 35 is a great caliber and you can still buy ammo for it. The AAA3 is a repair code and that code says it was returned to the factory in March of 1954. There are several members who have parts on Gun Broker that...

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I have sent you a PM.

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Hey CalFed, That is a nice looking rifle but I do not believe it is a FBI model 81 as described in Henwood's book. Your rifle does not have the Lyman 41R rear sight and the lettering on the receiver is of the standard model 81 format. If you look at your other posting about the auction of an Model 8...

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Howdy, I totally agree with 81police and sighthound about Bob's tools and wood production. The spanner wrench works great if you use it correctly. It is like any other tool in that if you abuse it it will not stand up under abuse. If the part doesn't come loose with gentle persuasion, then soak it i...

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Hey f.a.b.

Now that is funny, I don't care who you are!!!!!

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jack1653

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Hey In The Ten Ring, Welome to the forum. We are glad you found us and we hope to b e able to answer ashy questions you may have about the wonderful rifles. I think you are definitely a candidate for "jackitis". :P I would be very careful when you see one for sale because before you can say no, it w...

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