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- Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:18 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15422
Re: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
Canuck, I had the same problem and used a Browning Auto 5 stock . Took me about two hours SLOWLY fitting it to my FN. These fit like a glove ! The round knob Auto 5 also fits with the only difference being the checkering . I use this one because the sissy pad is easier on my shoulder .
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 8 peep sight issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15197
Re: Model 8 peep sight issue
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This is a Redfield tang sight and it has windage adjustment,perfect for those guns that are problematic. I have two that have these and I definitely would buy another.- Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:56 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 #2160
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6557
Re: FN 1900 #2160
That's a very nice FN. No extra holes and the original sight elevator. Good find!
- Sun Dec 03, 2017 4:27 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15422
Re: Oh my, poor FN
Great project gun and well worth it just for the parts. You can't go wrong with that!
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:36 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 #25
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5076
Re: Model 8 #25
Two digit serial number and in very good condition, it doesn't get much better!
- Wed May 31, 2017 6:08 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Had some surgery
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6295
Re: Had some surgery
Carl and Jack all the best in your speedy recoveries. It is always tough to go slow for recovery. Take care guys.
- Sat May 20, 2017 6:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: gunbroker. com
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6111
Re: gunbroker. com
I'm also having the same issue and hope this is not the new layout . I do not like to forage my way through a thousand items to view a select few. I suspect they are having issues that will be corrected.
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:32 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Buttstock find
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6592
Re: Buttstock find
I am still searching for a first year model,never found even a beater. While I have not picked up any more FNs it would be neat to have one matching a model 8 serial number.
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:48 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Buttstock find
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6592
Re: Buttstock find
The stock is a bit and dark and original.
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:22 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Buttstock find
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6592
Re: Buttstock find
Jack1653, the serial number is around 2900 and dates to second year production. This is my first model 8 with the early safety. I have been looking a very long time for the right one. A few pictures will follow.
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:08 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Watson peep sight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5531
Re: Watson peep sight
Yes the cheeks have been shaped to make them stand out. This is my beater fun gun that I shoot often. The receiver had a big dent on the top by the peep and has had a tough life but still works flawlessly. In calibre 25 and 32.
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:18 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Buttstock find
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6592
Buttstock find
I aquired a new model 8 and was checking for matching number. Under the butplate I found an envelope dated 1933 full of wax covered wooden matches.It was addressed to a home on Vancouver Island, how cool is that. This is the third time I have found stuff, ammo or matches but never had a date on paper
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:38 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Watson peep sight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5531
Watson peep sight
I picked this odd sight up a few weeks ago. Have not seen this make before and there is not much information on the net. Anyone have one.
- Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:30 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: POE Heaven
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9220
Re: POE Heaven
Fantastic collection of Police rifles.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:42 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
- Replies: 31
- Views: 23885
Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Jack , your latest acquisitions are amazing, such a variety of model 8s all I can say is wow. Of course I would like to see the FN in a few more pictures or maybe the D grade, the C maybe....oh oh overload
Re: 30-30 rem
30-30 Remington rounds first year or two production I think .
30-30 rem
Found five 30-30 Remington rounds in my stash this week . I happened to check the headstamps as I also shoot 32 and noticed it was stamped odd. I think these were only made the first year or two. Pictures will follow.
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:26 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: new forum format
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9490
Re: new forum format
Bandersnatch, my I Pad seems to have the same problem with the new format. I will also try the pc.
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:27 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Battlefield 1 video game
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5323
Re: Battlefield 1 video game
The model 8 in a video game,who would have thought! Now our secret is out and all the kids will want one. I had better get my jackitis top up.
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:07 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: 81 Doublefeeding
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2805
Re: 81 Doublefeeding
Sounds like the magazine lips need to be reshaped . If they are to wide the rounds will not stop at the top of the magazine when firing. There is a "sweet spot" the lips must be shaped - front and back, differences are almost unnoticeable. The follower will push the cartridge to high and d...
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:33 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 #55 ----- CUSTOM
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11021
Re: FN 1900 #55 ----- CUSTOM
The take down latch on the forearm is a great addition. Old world craftsmanship is the way all the fns were build but this one is a cut above. Great score Jack!
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:10 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Addition To Member Family
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13445
Re: New Addition To Member Family
Congratulations poppa81 police.
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:41 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Now. That's better.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7807
Re: Now. That's better.
Awesome set !
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:54 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 on Gun Broker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8468
Re: FN 1900 on Gun Broker
The length of pull looks to have been shortened and i think the butplate is to early for the serial number? Does anyone know the serial number the change of plates was made? This is only my speculation from a few pictures. A few issues but it is still an FN.
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:14 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Proper Lubrication (for the Model 8/81)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3874
Re: Proper Lubrication (for the Model 8/81)
I have use rig on the internal barrel components and only a drop of oil on the rails and trigger assembly. Like sarge stated wipe all excessive oil off as it will be a dirt magnet. Too much oil also will freeze up if in sub zero weather which is often deer season here. Most of the guns I have seen t...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:48 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Meanwhile, at the Gun Show...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15580
Re: Meanwhile, at the Gun Show...
I like the scope set up,nice rig. Good find!
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 5:02 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: New addition
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11075
Re: New addition
I would like to see a video on this. I bet most would hold minute of pie plate at 100 yards.
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:53 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 scope mounts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12061
Re: FN 1900 scope mounts
It would take a lot of time to hand fit a set of rings to any one of those. Would make a great rig with a vintage Alaskan scope.
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:13 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: FN 1900
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13305
Re: FN 1900
Wow that's some serious cash! I do like the early serial number . The custom work well executed . The buyer should be happy to have a one of a kind right there.
- Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy New Year
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5271
Re: Happy New Year
Jack, thanks for all your input about these fine arms. It is always a pleasure to read about any great 8/81 or fn related stories. One day I will make the trek down to your great 8 event. Happy new year .
- Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:51 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Safety inscription
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4920
Re: Safety inscription
The top 8 manufacture date is 1908 serial 104xx in 30-30 rem. Bottom on is 1914 serial 334xx in 35 rem. Both have matching floor plates and no safety inscribed below the lever. These have not been reblued . Maybe both are Monday guns...
- Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Safety inscription
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4920
Safety inscription
I have three model 8s that do not have the word safe under the lever. The serial number are in the ten, twenty and thirty thousand ranges. I thought only early ones were not marked. Is this common with the total production of the model 8?
- Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:15 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 8 not ejecting
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16411
Re: Model 8 not ejecting
I had a rifle with similar problems cause by a bent bolt carrier latch. The latch gets bent on the small end and is very hard notice.
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:31 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Finally had some luck--32 Remington
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9669
Re: Finally had some luck--32 Remington
That's a very nice buck. I also have been hunting with a 32rem but no luck yet. The model 8 is a great deer gun!
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 7:31 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15065
Re: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
Looks like a great 8 time! All those springpoles in one spot would give me the shivers I had better not miss the next one.
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15065
Re: Great 8 Countdown
Yes, pictures please. I also will not make the 8 fest but would like to see the festivities. Thanks guys.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:01 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: GunBroker Model 8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4843
Re: GunBroker Model 8
Nice 8! Need some like that here.
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:04 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: LOVE STORIES: Your first model 8 (or 81)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14696
Re: LOVE STORIES: Your first model 8 (or 81)
When I was a kid my pal and I went on a deer hunt after school. He brought his grandads model 8 in 30 rem. That was the first time I looked at one,what a cool rifle. I still have and use that 8 over forty years now.
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 5:50 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Jack's Custom Engraved 8...& Carbine Barrel Assy.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10568
Re: Jack's Custom Engraved 8...& Carbine Barrel Assy.
Jack,you always find the neatest rifles,very nice.
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:57 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Tang screw size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3885
Re: Tang screw size
Rack shack I have sent you a pm
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:01 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Tang screw size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3885
Re: Tang screw size
The pitch is 40 threads and the diameter is .218 on the one I measured .
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:42 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Building (rebuilding?) one of our ladies
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9469
Re: Building (rebuilding?) one of our ladies
A scoped 8 would be a great option. Vintage or period correct scope always have the cool factor. Besides you always needs options
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:48 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Need a stock screw
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4342
Re: Need a stock screw
Bandersnatch is your 8 a straight or pistol grip stock. The pistol grip screws are much longer.
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:55 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Rem art
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3897
Re: Rem art
Jack1653, yes I'm alway on the lookout for fns but they are getting scarce up here to. I don't think I will reach your goal that a pretty high bar! Alway have fun digging for the good stuff.
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:49 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Rem art
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3897
Rem art
I received this a few years ago. It is from 1966 celebrating the centennial. There is 12 nice prints but the model 8 is the sweetest.
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:59 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6535
Re: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem bras
I was checking the dimensions in the 13 edition of Cartrides of the world (page 551) and they list case length on both as 2.04. Some very good info here. It would be so nice if I didn't have to scour the ground and snow for my empties... There is alway one that I never can find!
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:26 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6535
Re: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem bras
Should work very well and less likely to confuse the reloads . My stash of 32 rem is getting low and I may try this.
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:12 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 81 .32cal ya or na
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5217
Re: Model 81 .32cal ya or na
This sounds more like a parts gun and the price does not reflect that . My two cents....
- Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:49 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New FN owner looking for information and advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18753
Re: New FN owner looking for information and advice
update: we have made an exchange and this fn is now on my workbench getting cleaned and ready for the range. Thanks Heronfish.
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:50 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New FN owner looking for information and advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18753
Re: New FN owner looking for information and advice
Heronfish, I have sent you a pm
Thanks
Randy
Thanks
Randy