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- Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:50 am
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: Hunting in Lower Alabama
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8382
Re: Hunting in Lower Alabama
Looks like a successful hunt! Was this one taken with your .25?
- Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4653
Re: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
I picked up a Rossi .357 lever carbine recently from my local gun emporium of death. The gun was on the rack in the aisle and was listed as new and instead of a rear sight it had a picatinny rail fitted. The counter guy found the box but no rear sight so I got a wee price break on it. :) I had an e...
- Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:17 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4653
Re: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
Go for it, Carl!
this is the "general" area, after all...
this is the "general" area, after all...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4653
new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
Guys....
just got to share.....should be getting this Rossi 92 shortly....I hope! Will make a nice companion to my Ruger Security Six .357 too.
Adam
just got to share.....should be getting this Rossi 92 shortly....I hope! Will make a nice companion to my Ruger Security Six .357 too.
Adam
- Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:39 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: A Tale of 2 30 cal 81s
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7145
Re: A Tale of 2 30 cal 81s
really!81police wrote:no pictures yet?
Great find on that pair!
I'm sure we'll see something soon enough!
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:54 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Brief introduction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4422
Re: Brief introduction
Welcome, G!
I have a May '45 .300 Savage M81 so you are in good company! (just a year older...LOL)
You will have fun here!
Adam
I have a May '45 .300 Savage M81 so you are in good company! (just a year older...LOL)
You will have fun here!
Adam
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:42 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: A Tale of 2 30 cal 81s
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7145
Re: A Tale of 2 30 cal 81s
And here I was, just thinking about "what was Carl up to lately".....sounds like a good gun show adventure!! Glad you found some more of our favorite Remingtons to enjoy! I have a new/old Ruger Security Six that has made some fun time for me recently....a '73 150-series 4" .357, if yo...
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:36 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6579
Re: Model 8 Mfg. code K E
I always pay attention to these "decode the code" threads - interesting stuff to a gun history nut! +1 on pics - maybe someone could give him a hand? I've got mine full with fifth grade nonsense, otherwise I'd offer to help. Can't even find the time to get myself to the gun range during th...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:40 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15503
Re: Pawn Shop Find!
I'll be the first to say it: nice score on an early .25!!
And I'll bet the pawn shop price was very fair....!
Like the pics showing the details.
Adam
And I'll bet the pawn shop price was very fair....!
Like the pics showing the details.
Adam
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:48 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Out of it for a while
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10072
Re: Out of it for a while
Carl,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I don't have the right words to say, but be well, and we are all thinking of you and your family.
Adam
I am so sorry for your loss.
I don't have the right words to say, but be well, and we are all thinking of you and your family.
Adam
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8175
Re: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
Well, it looks like the .357 wheelgun was located - just found out I won a '73 Security Six 4"bbl Ruger. Plain Jane, blued and original. Now, to decide where to go for what type of aftermarket grips! https://drive.google.com/thumbnail?id=0B1XH77aYuBI2Vmp6NWh1X1R0dDA&authuser=0&v=1445565...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 3:26 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: LE Firearms Courtesy of jim8008
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9127
Re: LE Firearms Courtesy of jim8008
Nice set, thanks for sharing the pics. I like the 92 short carbine in the second set - maybe because I've been thinking about lever actions in pistol calibers lately!
Appreciate your efforts in providing the photos, Cam. And nice to share the guns with us Jim!
Adam
Appreciate your efforts in providing the photos, Cam. And nice to share the guns with us Jim!
Adam
- Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:15 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Out of it for a while
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10072
Re: Out of it for a while
Keeping your wife and your family in our thoughts...
take care!
Adam
take care!
Adam
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8175
Re: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
Note: don't use any 9mm (.356) bullets in our 35Rem rifles, especially the Marlin Microgroove barrels. They may not engage enough of the lands. true - when I made the 9mm/35 comment, I wasn't specific enough - I was thinking probably of how the FN version of the Model 8 was referred to as "9mm...
- Sat Oct 03, 2015 11:14 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8175
Re: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
Forgot to add the fact that another .35 gun I crave is something in .35 Whelen. That would be fun. Then I will have all sorts of .35-related guns to occupy my "baby steps" towards reloading!
Adam
Adam
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8175
Re: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
Carl, I like your .45 ideas too - now, the reason I'm on the .357/.38 Special tangent is that "at some point" there will be some bullet interchange reloading with my .35 Remingtons....which is a really neat thing. .35Rem Model 8, 81, 14, and 141.....sharing projectiles across the 9mm/.38/....
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: .357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8175
.357 lever action AND bolt actions - what say ye?
Guys, I've been hankering for a while to get a lever .357 and match it up with a wheelgun .357. Steering towards a Rossi/Puma 92 clone but I know there's a wide spread of thoughts on that. Regardless....I know that Ruger makes a 77/357 bolt rifle, with a 5-round rotary mag, that really appeals to me...
- Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:41 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: shooting .32 Rem FN verus RN in Model 14's: NO!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8197
Re: shooting .32 Rem FN verus RN in Model 14's: NO!
Glad to hear from you, Joe! Yep - you got it all right - I even was aware, like I said, that it was NOT recommended. But you know just how stubborn some folks can be!!!! That would be me.... I am going to most likely be pulling .32 RN bullets from some of that antique supply I picked up some time ag...
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: shooting .32 Rem FN verus RN in Model 14's: NO!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8197
shooting .32 Rem FN verus RN in Model 14's: NO!
Guys, Boy do I wish I had the time to chat - but one thing before I get sucked into another distraction (it's either my dogs, my job, or family stuff as per usual) and it has to do with shooting .32 Remington flat nose rounds out of Model 14's and Model 141's - classic pump rifles. Don't do it! OK I...
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:10 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: My elusive 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10967
Re: My elusive 8
Ahhh...wise one, this makes sense - very good catch!81police wrote:My guess is, it's actually a "CB" = manufacture April, 1933
OK YOU Cam are invited to join my 5th grade this year!
LOL
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:55 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Visit with Jack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6199
Re: Visit with Jack
Glad you had a chance to visit Jack and sounds like a great time. Hanging out talking about and shooting our favorite guns, examining an extensive collection of historic firearms, traveling across the country....wow that about says it all! Good times!
Adam
Adam
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:47 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1934 Model 8 in .35 Rem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6625
Re: 1934 Model 8 in .35 Rem
OK another great looking 8 that I just noticed was in the same s/n range as adirondack's 8! Ans set up with similar sights & caliber - cool!
Nice.
Adam
Nice.
Adam
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:42 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: My elusive 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10967
Re: My elusive 8
I'll give an additional thumbs up to a nicely set-up Model 8 as well. By the way, as a "history nut" to the highest degree :mrgreen: I am always interested in the various markings and codes scattered throughout these fine weapons. My "likes" on your particular 8 are the maltese c...
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Thoughts on Ruger .357 GP 100's, Six Series vs. any S&W .357
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3699
Re: Thoughts on Ruger .357 GP 100's, Six Series vs. any S&W
Mike, I do appreciate your comments and information. I took a look at the Chiappa Rhino and it is certainly interesting. The benefits of barrel below vs. above, the shape of the frame, and so on do warrant investigation. However, I am pretty dedicated to a Ruger but again that's just me. Glad you li...
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:32 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Some questions about front and rear sight combinations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3637
Re: Some questions about front and rear sight combinations
So here's a Marbles Full Buckhorn from my new/old Krieger .300 Savage. I want to properly mate it with a front sight on another 81 .300 I have. pic: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V-XIt0ygf45HRQaO_UJCwh6PykbXu0mZnIOrQlxDr9lNYsTVSXMuUqHkHpY2NYgaWopEShdw0VBmGueDVKn_mpiT0yW316eDU8zhzcUn3XBuyob8uD7J5...
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:26 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Some questions about front and rear sight combinations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3637
Re: Some questions about front and rear sight combinations
And this is the Williams sight that had been used on the rifle when I got it from Roger - since replaced with a stock rear sight (jacket mounted) for your reference: pic: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q2wKkSnEYk56RRCMwKmfdaV6BWDoGlmFbGvozwupb7Lfs17nwEnHYM8G6zWTca0fcbljS8wwQrBjih3G63fDELuxP9zDNwz...
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:23 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Some questions about front and rear sight combinations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3637
Some questions about front and rear sight combinations
Guys, I apologize in advance but I keep putting up with the ever changing internet and how the heck I can share images.... :evil: I have some 81's and an 8 that I would like to "optimize" in terms of matching front and rear sights for proper compatibility, so that the front "post"...
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Thoughts on Ruger .357 GP 100's, Six Series vs. any S&W .357
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3699
Thoughts on Ruger .357 GP 100's, Six Series vs. any S&W .357
Guys, I am in the market (have been for a little while) to acquire a .357 revolver. Prefer practicality versus "tacticool" guns these days....anyway, never owned a revolver (scratch that, guess I did have a little .22 Iver Johnson way back) and from what I gather, there is less "love&...
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:36 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6152
Re: New member
Good looking rifle! Now, it's time for you to dig into the take down and field stripping procedures - do some searching on this site, you'll find plenty of resources to help you there if you are patient. This is THE place to go for these great guns - glad you dropped in! And enjoy the "thump&qu...
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: recently acquired original .32Rem ammo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9315
Re: recently acquired original .32Rem ammo
Guys, I'm selling two boxes of this old ammo. $120 for the two boxes of 20 rounds - I am selling only ammo that is 100% solid, no hairline fractures. Let me know if anyone's interested! This is not on GB just here. FWIW I enjoyed shooting 5 rounds of this ammo in my Model 14 this summer. School star...
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:20 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: .300 Savage M81 barrel only please - thanks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5430
.300 Savage M81 barrel only please - thanks
Guys, I am looking for another .300 Savage Model 81 barrel only - just the barrel itself, and not looking for any other related parts. Turns out my "new" Krieger .300 had a bulged barrel hidden beneath the jacket, unfortunately. Impossible to tell unless the barrel was removed. Not holding...
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:04 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 8 & 81 Ammo Page - FINALLY COMPLETED!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7104
Re: Model 8 & 81 Ammo Page - FINALLY COMPLETED!
I'll add my own "Thank you" to all who did the hard work on the new ammo information web pages. Outstanding! Helped me figure out a little better what vintage my early Remington ammo might be.
Adam
Adam
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:43 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Nice 8/81 magazine for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3752
Re: Nice 8/81 magazine for sale
Yes, it was - and it went for $215 on auction!uhjohnson wrote:Is this a Kreiger magazine
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =499371149
are you, by chance, "thale" on GB? always wonder who's who....we all know who S&S Huntclub is...
adam aka alphalimafoxtrot
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:59 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: fyi decent .30Rem 81 on GB now
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5097
fyi decent .30Rem 81 on GB now
Looks like a good price - and a good possible shooter - for those ISO a .30Rem early 81 with early forearm.
No dog in this hunt! Just happened to see it.
Adam
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =500618329
No dog in this hunt! Just happened to see it.
Adam
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =500618329
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:31 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: LEO’s that Purchased Police 8/81’s
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12740
Re: LEO’s that Purchased Police 8/81’s
Cam, thank you for adding this history link for the greater good!
Much appreciated!
Adam
Much appreciated!
Adam
- Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:37 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: A mess of POE rifles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7998
Re: A mess of POE rifles
Cam, Thanks a million for posting the picture of seven POE guns for me to ponder as I journey homeward on my vacation break! Now I have something else to think about instead of just noticing out-of-state license plates as I drive!!! :roll: But really.... I'll do like Jeff does and add to the numbere...
- Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 35Rem Brass
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4765
Re: 35Rem Brass
Thanks for the "reminder" of your mad brass forming skillz!!! :lol: OK that was using lingo that my 5th graders might say.... as I am about to depart for another 2-week summer deployment to NE I am in the middle of rebuilding 3 Model 81's in .30 Rem and .300 Savage, and your cast boolits s...
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:39 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: identification of scope mount from d&t holes on Model 81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4318
Re: identification of scope mount from d&t holes on Model 81
Cam, and anyone else following this thread, I bet that my rifle has only two holes drilled due to the "bump out" that the Krieger mag mod screw (if you know what I mean) will possibly interfere with the mount plate contact at the receiver. OK so that is just a guess, I am still very patien...
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:02 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: identification of scope mount from d&t holes on Model 81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4318
Re: identification of scope mount from d&t holes on Model 81
Thanks Cam!
That is exactly the setup I had been wondering about.
Appreciated!
Adam
That is exactly the setup I had been wondering about.
Appreciated!
Adam
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:43 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: identification of scope mount from d&t holes on Model 81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4318
identification of scope mount from d&t holes on Model 81
Guys, I am trying to ID the type of side-mount scope setup that was once added to my "new" Krieger Model 81. For reference, since I got a new computer recently and still don't have myself properly set up to link photos, my receiver has two d&t holes on the lower "flat" of the...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:51 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 320270
Re: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!
Caber, Good morning! I have been thinking over this story to some degree, as I had some strong feelings about your family heirloom as well as your experiences thus far in giving it some range time. Here I go.... :roll: My recommendation? Repair the broken trigger plate “tab” from a reputable gunsmit...
- Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:37 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 81 Krieger Conversion .300 Savage
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15742
Re: Model 81 Krieger Conversion .300 Savage
Finally got around to shooting it for the first time. I know, waited far too long. It stovepiped once, but the biggest concern is that the bolt doesn't hold open on the final round as I believe it's supposed to. Is this due to the magazine conversion? Mastermaul, it's been a few months since you as...
- Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:29 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Brand New 81 Owner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8249
Re: Brand New 81 Owner
Tony,
hope you've had the chance to take your .35 springpole out for some shooting - and if you got that R6 sight, how's it working?
take it easy!
Adam
hope you've had the chance to take your .35 springpole out for some shooting - and if you got that R6 sight, how's it working?
take it easy!
Adam
- Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:01 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 320270
Re: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!
Caber, The folks here could help you out very quickly to determine exactly what direction to go in order to repair your unique "prototype" Model 8 if you had several good photos to upload. I'd recommend snapping a roll of pics, and getting them uploaded to the site for others to inspect. T...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:20 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Jack-Itis and my first Krieger!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13439
Re: Jack-Itis and my first Krieger!
Wow - what a month! Just won my first Krieger 81 (minus magazine) and it is definitely a case of jackitis! More later I'm on a dang iPhone and find them tough to use. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=487746891 Adam Alright, guys. Just got back from my friendly FFL who has now log...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Kreiger magazine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8410
Re: Kreiger magazine
I am soon to be using the mag from my 300 Sav M81 Krieger as a pattern to modify a extra two side spring mag I have. Comparing to two side by side it appears to be a fairly straight forward job. I will post pics of progress and results after test firing. Chas, how did this work out? Curious minds w...
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:31 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Magazine follower and spring removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8871
Re: Magazine follower and spring removal
+1 on your write-up with pics, John. Doing the mag spring and follower my first Model 8 was interesting - there were some well-chosen adjectives tossed about at the time, if I recall!
Adam
Adam
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:03 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: The "holiest" model 81
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11292
Re: The "holiest" model 81
This 81 shows it pays to check and double-check before drilling & tapping... Cam, I am sorry but that side mount d&t disaster is just sad. And here I thought that I was bad when I failed to "measure twice, cut once" on my various Bob the Builder home projects! All I can say is tha...
- Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:09 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Jack-Itis and my first Krieger!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13439
Re: Jack-Itis and my first Krieger!
done! and thanks!Silvermino wrote:Adam,
I can relieve your misery.
You have a PM.
John
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:52 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member with a project Model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5920
Re: New member with a project Model 8
Welcome!
Come on in and share the old Model 8/81 joy! Photos of these old girls always appreciated....
Adam
Come on in and share the old Model 8/81 joy! Photos of these old girls always appreciated....
Adam