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- Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Back from the dead, I am!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 187919
Re: Back from the dead, I am!
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
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 3:13 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 Rifle Trunk
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5530
Re: Model 8 Rifle Trunk
A fitted rifle trunk is a very cool accessory to have, and your Dad is very talented.
- Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: SOLD
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16168
Re: WTS .32 Model 8 price drop
Original price was north of $1000.
- Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:57 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: SOLD
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16168
Re: WTS .32 Model 8
Looks like a nice one.
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:41 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello everyone, Dan from PA here with a Model 8 in 35 Rem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3891
Re: Hello everyone, Dan from PA here with a Model 8 in 35 Rem
#26213 was probably manufactured sometime in 1911 as the last gun shipped from the factory that year was #26489.
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:59 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8C -35 Remington
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11375
Re: Model 8C -35 Remington
Can't wait to see it and hear about it.
- Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello new guy with a Model 81
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8375
Re: Hello new guy with a Model 81
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.
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Old rifle still knocks them down!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11860
Re: Old rifle still knocks them down!
Great pic.
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:21 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from California
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5099
Re: New member from California
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.
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:41 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from SW. Kansas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5346
Re: New member from SW. Kansas
This is the place to do it. Welcome to the forum and collecting John Browning's famous autoloader.
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:37 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Steel stripper clip
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4070
Steel stripper clip
I have a steel stripper clip for .32 .30 and .25 I want to sell for $60.
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:13 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Just stumbled on a LA Sheriff's Dept Model 81
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13283
Re: Just stumbled on a LA Sheriff's Dept Model 81
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...
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:14 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4530
Re: New member
Very nice. .25 caliber Remington Model 8s are the sweetest shooting in my opinion. .25-35 Remington is the same thing as .25 Remington.
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:11 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 6.5x52R ammo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3783
Re: 6.5x52R ammo
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.
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:59 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 7-30 Waters Rimless
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4526
Re: 7-30 Waters Rimless
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.
- Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:27 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 7-30 Waters Rimless
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4526
7-30 Waters Rimless
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.
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:28 pm
- Forum: Great Links
- Topic: Eskimo Hunters 1949 video
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7631
Eskimo Hunters 1949 video
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
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:34 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 8 from yesteryear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4698
Re: Model 8 from yesteryear
That's a cool picture.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:39 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1911 vintage Model 8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5895
Re: 1911 vintage Model 8
I suspect a factory re-blue in July 1931.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:57 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1911 vintage Model 8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5895
- Sun May 27, 2018 8:38 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello new member from Rathdrum Idaho
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4330
Re: Hello new member from Rathdrum Idaho
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 ...
- Tue May 01, 2018 10:24 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Very early 30-30 Rem-Did I pay too much?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14493
Re: Very early 30-30 Rem-Did I pay too much?
Really like that one. Very nice...
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:49 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Oklahoma
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6778
Re: New member from Oklahoma
I'm in Lawton. I get up that way occasionally.
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:47 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Oklahoma
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6778
Re: New member from Oklahoma
Not going to be able to make Tulsa this year...again. But I like Model 8s and live in SW OK.
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:22 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Reloading for the 1900 (35 Rem)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21012
Re: Reloading for the 1900 (35 Rem)
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...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:25 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: First time buyer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4203
Re: First time buyer
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 ...
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:47 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: reduced .30 Remington Ammo; 4 boxes $100
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4045
Re: reduced .30 Remington Ammo; 4 boxes $100
I sent you private message.
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:13 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: reduced .30 Remington Ammo; 4 boxes $100
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4045
reduced .30 Remington Ammo; 4 boxes $100
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.
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:59 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6151
Re: New member from Texas
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.
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:59 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member here ( Seattle ) - Seeking info on rifles I wish to sell
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11020
Re: New member here ( Seattle ) - Seeking info on rifles I wish to sell
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...
- Sat May 20, 2017 7:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: gunbroker. com
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6112
Re: gunbroker. com
Here is the reply I got from Gunbroker. They basically say...."deal with it". It may be time to give another auction site a closer look. Or it could be an opening for someone else to develop a new "technologically friendlier" site. Tech Support (GunBroker) May 20, 6:04 AM EDT We ...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:13 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Crazy price for a 14 1/2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5143
Re: Crazy price for a 14 1/2
I usually keep track of those on Gunbroker, but I completely missed that one. That is easily the nicest one I've ever seen. I think you did well. Scarce gun in near "mint" condition. Beautiful wood. Remington "B" grade wood? Do you dare pull the stock to see if it is marked?
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:41 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4835
Re: New member
I believe that any time you can show provenance or documentation which adds to the history of a gun, you come out way ahead.
- Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:51 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New 81 Owner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7388
Re: New 81 Owner
What caliber? We always like pictures!
- Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:20 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Conflicting date codes on my Model 8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4458
Re: Conflicting date codes on my Model 8
According to Henwood, serial number 50127 was probably "shipped" from the factory 1924. Shipped where? For sale or for final assembly or what? According to Henwood, the receiver was probably manufactured between May and June of 1923. DS indicates "production" or possibly "as...
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:38 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Havent heard of this any where
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2650
Re: Havent heard of this any where
Over the years I've seen a couple of Model 8s that had been converted to .300 Savage. Most had "3" codes on the barrels after 1936, which indicate a factory repair after the time .300 Savage became available in the Model 81. My assumption.... is that most of these .300 Savage Model 8 rifle...
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:20 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: One of us home from surgery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4045
Re: One of us home from surgery
Prayin'...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:43 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Meanwhile, at the Gun Show...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15589
Re: Meanwhile, at the Gun Show...
I like that rig a lot! What kind of scope is that?
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:00 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Unique model 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7126
Re: Unique model 8
Nice one... Lucky stiff....
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:58 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello and question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3828
Re: Hello and question
Most pawnshops won't let you take a gun out for a test spin and probably won't guarantee "shootability" or actual correct functioning. The best way to purchase a good functioning gun is to purchase it from someone who actually shoots the gun. Buying Remington Autoloading rifles from source...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:52 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Model 8 & Model 81
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6289
Re: Model 8 & Model 81
PIctures please.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:42 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Model 8 deer 2016
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10769
Re: Model 8 deer 2016
Too cool.....
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:52 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: A Set of Remington Rifles
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16044
Re: A Set of Remington Rifles
So many potential sets....for the Model 8. Calibers? Simple, there's only four; you can look at different butt plates, different stock styles...cheeks or no cheeks; straight grip vs. bag handle pistol grip; early style safety vs the normal safety; caliber markings....early, on the receiver bridge ma...
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:55 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 81 and 30 Rem handloads
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4921
Re: Model 81 and 30 Rem handloads
You're at 2495fps with 31 grains of 3031. Something doesn't sound right. Quoting another cite, "Lyman Reloading Manual included data showing that the 150 grain Core-Lokt RN bullet (SD .226) could be driven to a MV of 2123 fps by 30.0 grains of IMR 3031 powder and a MV of 2364 fps by 33.0 grains...
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:56 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Newby model 8 in .300 savage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6657
Re: Newby model 8 in .300 savage
Over the years, I've seen a couple of Model 8s converted to .300 Savage. I believe they were done at the factory. Pretty rare nonetheless. Pictures?
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:01 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello from Norway!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12568
Re: Hello from Norway!
I would imagine that .22 Remington Automatic ammunition is even more scarce in Norway than it is in the USA. Love to see pictures of your finds.
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:15 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Unaltered Model 8???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5180
Re: Unaltered Model 8???
I can usually see the clip guides on a Model 8 from a distance, but aren't these clip guides rather rudimentary?
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 6:30 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Question about holes in receiver
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8016
Re: Question about holes in receiver
My guess is that the holes are for a scope mount, but I don't know which one. Hard to tell value from just one picture. Also value depends on caliber. If it's a .25, grab it. Got to know what the rest of the gun looks like. Though, that being said. It has a nice peep sight. But it looks to me like s...
- Wed Jun 29, 2016 5:38 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: model 8 and me
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13024
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:51 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Rookie Report Part 1
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7656
Re: Rookie Report Part 1
Nice guns. I like the 51, too.