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- Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:56 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 81 Broken Action Spring Tube
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2662
Re: Model 81 Broken Action Spring Tube
Would you be willing to share the serial number of that rifle to be added to our database of existing FBI rifles?
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:23 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Scoped Model 81 "Krieger Conversion" FOR SALE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1596
Re: Scoped Model 81 "Krieger Conversion" FOR SALE
Great context Bob, thanks!!
The prices overall continue to impress me!
The prices overall continue to impress me!
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 1:21 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Scoped Model 81 "Krieger Conversion" FOR SALE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1596
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:59 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: E grade from auction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1769
Re: E grade from auction
Hi Hibby!
This is only the 2nd Model 81E we've ever seen, making these likely the "rarest of the rare" when it comes to 8/81 factory engraved guns. The previous rifle was from around 1947, #32564
This is only the 2nd Model 81E we've ever seen, making these likely the "rarest of the rare" when it comes to 8/81 factory engraved guns. The previous rifle was from around 1947, #32564
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:35 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Just got my first model 81
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3209
Re: Just got my first model 81
Great find! And great, capable caliber too! Be careful your interest in the rifles might not stop with just that 1 though!
Welcome to the forums btw!
Welcome to the forums btw!
- Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:05 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: U.S. marked model 8 in .32
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2989
Re: U.S. marked model 8 in .32
I've seen another just like it, discussed it with US military arms expert Bruce N Canfield and he told me it was a fake...my money is this one is the same.
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2021 **
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2239
Re: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2020 **
the one that started it all...
- Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:25 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: thegreatmodel8.net
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1654
Re: thegreatmodel8.net
I'd be interested to hear what people say. This is the only website link used in the Great Model 8 YouTube page (which strangely enough has 1k+ subscribers and over half a million views!).
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:15 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: A question and a lead for someone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2687
Re: A question and a lead for someone
Hi Bullpupone, sorry I don't know the mfg dates for the Williams sight.
Watch out for "jackitis"! It'll get ya!
Watch out for "jackitis"! It'll get ya!
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:34 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: WRA Co. Remington Model 8 .32
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3051
Re: WRA Co. Remington Model 8 .32
There is another Winchester owned Model 8 that was verified by Remington...it was a later gun #15093 in 35Rem and although the "WRA Co." was engraved in a different location, there have almost identical cursive font and arrangement of date engraved. I'd say this rifle is LEGIT.
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:10 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New from Pennsylvania
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2068
Re: New from Pennsylvania
Welcome! Perhaps you saved the best (JMB design) for last! At least one of his most creative designs anyways. We call them "springpoles" here for obvious reasons. Glad you found us and thanks for posting! Feel free to post a photo or two of your rifle when it arrives.
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2865
Re: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics
The rifle was made in either 1914 or 1915, to know the exact year go back to that page I linked and compare the rifle's full serial number against the "last serial numbers for each year of production".
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 6:18 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2865
Re: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics
Great garage sale find! The best way to date the rifle is to check out the link below...
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/?page_id=450
Most Model 8's are worth in the $500-900 price range.
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/?page_id=450
Most Model 8's are worth in the $500-900 price range.
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Standard Arms Model G
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3496
Re: Standard Arms Model G
Hcompton79 that was a fantastic write up on the Standard Arms Model G! I thoroughly enjoyed the history, restoration, and shooting of your personal gun. The recoil on that looks very mild! I didn't realize the loading was a bit complicated with the shooter having to ensure the cartridges were manual...
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:12 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43778
Re: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy
this looks incredible!
- Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Hamer special
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3481
Re: Hamer special
A work of art!!
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:53 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: scope mounting method....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2959
Re: scope mounting method....
Just when you think you've seen it all!
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: positive user feedback
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2356
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5271
Re: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
If someone can email me a screenshot of 2020/2021 Blue Book Values I can update it with both!
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:25 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5271
Re: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
Whichever it is...I think it's safe to say the days of finding a $200 Model 8/81 any day of the week are LONG gone!
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:23 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: .222 Rem. “aka Triple Duece”
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2713
Re: .222 Rem. “aka Triple Duece”
That's a sweet setup! I especially like the Lyman scope too. I had a 222Rem in a Sako L461 Mannlicher but sold it. Sweet little cartridge. Thanks for the eye candy today!
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:38 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Swiss cheese anyone??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5034
Re: Swiss cheese anyone??
Someone please start a new "The Holiest 8/81" thread! haha
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:25 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Ya gotta love these GB guys!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5381
Re: Ya gotta love these GB guys!
And that vintage Saturn Boone scope and mount might be worth as much as the rifle!
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:06 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 81 marked 872CR
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2267
Re: Model 81 marked 872CR
Hi Harvey, like Jack said above...photos of the engraving & it's location would be helpful
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:21 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member, Jeff
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5252
Re: New Member, Jeff
Welcome aboard! I really enjoyed your story and your experience of how a firearm can be such a reminder of the love of a relative or friend.
My father too hunted with a Model 81 when he was younger and his affection for them spurred mine as well.
Glad you're here!
My father too hunted with a Model 81 when he was younger and his affection for them spurred mine as well.
Glad you're here!
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:37 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Parts find
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3349
Re: Parts find
yessir jackpot!
- Thu May 20, 2021 6:30 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Navy Model 8? 1931?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3771
Re: Navy Model 8? 1931?
Remington's inspectors/fitters used a variety of approval stamps. There is nothing US Navy about this gun. It's strictly commercial.
- Tue May 11, 2021 2:00 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: .25-35 Rem with odd trigger guard and buffer spring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2891
Re: .25-35 Rem with odd trigger guard and buffer spring
Regarding the wood spacer...this is a great thread to read as it's similar musings with lots of photos...
viewtopic.php?p=7592&sid=f475d192fec196 ... 0376#p7592
viewtopic.php?p=7592&sid=f475d192fec196 ... 0376#p7592
- Tue May 11, 2021 8:53 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Serial #10 on the chopping block
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5855
Re: Serial #10 on the chopping block
The current lowest serial number that www.thegreatmodel8.net has on record is #7, pictured below. But still, #10 though!
- Tue May 04, 2021 9:51 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3544
Re: Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!
Thanks for the reminder Hardrada55...here is your posting about this from 2012! "Saw this interesting Model 8 at the Midland Horseshoe arena gun show today. This is not a Peace Officer Equipment Company detachable 15 round magazine. It looks like somebodies attempt to make a similar type of mag...
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:06 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3544
Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!
I'm always amazed at what comes out of the woodwork at gun shows. Here's an oddball from a few years back. Someone spent some time customizing this 8!
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:28 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Got lucky today! Found a Frank Hamer special.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3316
Re: Got lucky today! Found a Frank Hamer special.
Congrats on a bonified quarterbore springpole!
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 with solid rib on barrel?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2357
Re: Model 8 with solid rib on barrel?
The description sounds like an FN 1900, they're worth a mint
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:55 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 81 receiver & safety rocker arm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2637
Re: Model 81 receiver & safety rocker arm
I'll check my dwindling 8/81 parts stock and let you know. No 81 receivers though, if you were looking for a Model 8 receiver I've got several
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2245
Re: New Member
Welcome and my condolences for the passing of your father. What a pair of heirlooms he left you and your brother. "Springpoles" as we call them here they definitely bring nostaglia back of a different time of gun making and hunter.
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:50 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2515
Re: New member
Welcome! Love the 300 Savage!
- Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:49 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2538
Re: New Member
Priceless heirlooms! Welcome sir!
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:39 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Head scratcher on Gunbroker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3470
Re: Head scratcher on Gunbroker
With the evidence suggested by Hibby, I'd learn towards an old serial number alteration. I can't recall seeing many, if any, Model 8 serial numbers in that location that left the factory without proof marks above and/or below the serial number. That's very unusual. Plus the "Y" prefix that...
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New to group
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2519
Re: New to group
Welcome home!!
- Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:40 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10898
Re: My model 81 barrel tool
Hi Charles, I'd recommend doing a search on our forums. Lots of how-to posts for making your own.
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 12:48 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Fluted buttstock M8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3805
Re: Fluted buttstock M8
Looking at examples of Model 8's across 4 decades its easy to see a world of variation in buttstock configurations. From grip style but to butt plates. Top that off with the option of custom stocks w/ longer lengths of pull or modified drop. Adding to this is that the majority of Model 8 stocks have...
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:14 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Fluted buttstock M8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3805
Re: Fluted buttstock M8
Hi Hibby, when you say "fluted" are you referring to the the cuts at the peak of the comb?
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Bolt carrier binding when it travels back
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4418
Re: Bolt carrier binding when it travels back
During rearward movement, the bolt carrier & connecting link are compressing an action spring inside a tube. My suggestion would be to disassemble and inspect those items.
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:37 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from WA state
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2961
Re: New member from WA state
a thumper on both ends!
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:27 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from WA state
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2961
Re: New member from WA state
Welcome! 300Sav is my fav hunting cartridge in the 8/81 platform. You're starting off with a heavy hitter!
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:25 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 3D Printed Stripper Clips
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2321
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in .250-3000 Savage)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8709
Re: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in 250 Savage)
These pictures tell me your new-to-you frankengun was a labor of love for someone previously. Thanks for sharing all these photos, as I scrolled through them my interest and excitement grew. Having seen a lot of 8's and 81's its been a while since one really paused me like that. I took a quick look ...
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:26 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: a little bit of walnut
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2448
Re: a little bit of walnut
Thanks for the photo...y'all have done great work to preserve these wood sets. Nice!
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:23 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8638
Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area
rcranch found a Model 8 Police magazine to go with his Special Police rifle....
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington model 8 with no caliber marked.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2767