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I have a Standard Arms Model G rifle in .30 Remington which is substantially complete (as far as I can tell) but is in non-operating condition. I had intended to fix it myself but never got around to it. The ladder on the rear sight is missing. The gas valve seems to be a little buggered up. The act...

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Hey from Lawton. Awesome looking rifle...

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Now you gotta' tell us what he paid for 'em so we can turn green.

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Definitely a Wow! Where do these things come from! I guess I really know the answer....they've been sitting in someone else's collection for years and years. But, what a neat thing to have.

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I never realized that .32 Remington was available at one time with a 110 grain "Hi-Speed" "Mushroom" pointed bullet.

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I really like this forum. I check it almost every day.

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Posting for a family member. Looking for a nice original functioning Model 8 or 81 in .35 Remington. Want a nice shooter.

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MinnesotaDan, Did you ever sell your Model 8 for $800 range?

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I know I have struggled several times with the refinish vs leave original conundrum. In the final analysis, I would do what makes the gun most enjoyable to you. It's not like you would be refinishing some super rare variation or a one of a kind gun or one that is historically significant that would ...

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The production code, "RT" indicates it was made in November 1926. According to John Henwood's book, "The Great Remington 8" though, the last rifle shipped from the factory in 1918 was 40,917 and in 1919 was 42,009, which puts your rifle 41033 shipped from the factory in 1919. A Remington log book, w...

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What's the date code and serial number?

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Hey Derek, former North Texan here. Good to have you on the forum, of course. I hear those AR's are getting so cheap some of the kids are getting interested in decent rifles. Got to pass along the knowledge. Walt

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I found a list of guns used by a hunting party of the Prince of Wales in India in 1921. Thought it was mildly interesting because of reference to two of our favorite firearms. Apparently the "Royals" were intrigued with the Remington Autoloader and took it "shooting". Imagine some guy in a sun helme...

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Oh, my!

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Pretty dang nice...

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Jean Charles, Welcome to the forum! We would very much like to see the pictures of your friends FN 1900. Finding internal parts of the magazine may be difficult. Someone with more knowledge of the subject will have to give their opinion as to whether internal parts of the magazine of the Remington M...

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Lots of bullet holes in that car. I think there were a couple of Model 8s there that day.

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I've got a "C" grade with that style pistol grip.

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Glad you're back from across the river! I'm sure your charges will be excited to get you back. This corner the American experiment seems to be doing better than most. W

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A fitted rifle trunk is a very cool accessory to have, and your Dad is very talented.

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Original price was north of $1000.

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Looks like a nice one.

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#26213 was probably manufactured sometime in 1911 as the last gun shipped from the factory that year was #26489.

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Can't wait to see it and hear about it.

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Welcome to the forum! I think Remington pretty much shut down civilian production in 1942. I know the auto makers stopped making cars that same year. The .35 and .300 were 4 round magazines.

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Great pic.

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You are right about that. They are a hoot! If you want to try a stiff recoil, try a .300 Savage with 180 grain bullet.

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This is the place to do it. Welcome to the forum and collecting John Browning's famous autoloader.

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I have a steel stripper clip for .32 .30 and .25 I want to sell for $60.

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I'm actually not even a Model 81 collector, but I found a local guy who had a Model 81 for sale, and needed money, so I went to look at the gun. It turned out to be a Model 81 LASD department marked gun that he had bought in California about 40 years ago. The gun is in near excellent condition with...

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Very nice. .25 caliber Remington Model 8s are the sweetest shooting in my opinion. .25-35 Remington is the same thing as .25 Remington.

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You can't use .25-35 WCF or the European equivalent (6.5x52R) in the Model 8 because, for one thing, it's a rimmed cartridge. .25-35 Remington is the same as .25 Remington.

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Thank you. That's very interesting information. The think I worry about a little with the Model 8 and 81 ( it being a recoil operated gun) is the pressure.

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Anyone been able to do a 7-30 Waters Rimless conversion on a Model 8 or 81? I would think 120 grain bullet at 2500 fps out of a Autoloader would be a fine goal.

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Interesting video of a by gone time. Buying Winchester .30 Remington autoloading "Bear Box" at 9:33. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XP30a ... ature=fvwp

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That's a cool picture.

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I suspect a factory re-blue in July 1931.

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Picked up this 1911 vintage .25 Remington with Military butt plate in Abilene recently.

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Good to have you on the forum. If your gun has little or no original blue left, then in my opinion it is totally up to you as to whether or not it should be re-blued. It all depends on what you would like best. If it's really rough looking now, you may actually improve value a little if you re-blue ...

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Really like that one. Very nice...

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I'm in Lawton. I get up that way occasionally.

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Not going to be able to make Tulsa this year...again. But I like Model 8s and live in SW OK.

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To begin, I paraphrase a wiser man than I. You are dealing with a 100 year old firearm. One designed to operate with ammunition developing a specific pressure to provide the recoil forces which operate the action. Plus it's a complicated gun with lots of small parts and flat springs susceptible to b...

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What to look for on a Model 81 made in 1936? First consideration is condition. Overall condition...bluing should be that shinier blue that was used before 1942 rather than the duller blue you see on guns from the end of production. Bolt and bolt handle should not be blued. If you've seen a bunch of ...

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I sent you private message.

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I am selling .30 Remington ammo. $100 for 4 boxes of rather recent vintage Remington brand factory ammo plus actual shipping. Need statement that you are not prohibited from purchasing or possessing ammo. email for pic.

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Hey Bob, Good to have you on the forum. I grew up coming over from Lewisville to hunt on the LBJ grasslands. Love the old guns, like our favorite, the Remington Autoloading rifle and others too.

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Pictures, pictures, pictures. (Un)fortunately, these are worth more than they were 20 years ago when i started my accumulation. I'm sure everyone here is waiting with bated breath to see what you have and what you want to get rid of them for. Trade? or outright sale? Number one consideration, as alw...

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