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- Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:08 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Project $100 Remington Model 11-48
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12106
Re: Project $100 Remington Model 11-48
Ah, this looks like it's gonna be fun to watch. Thxs
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Long Recoil Semi Auto Pistol
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11324
Re: Long Recoil Semi Auto Pistol
And then there was the Auto-Mag - another one I know little about, but I think it was gas-operated. Didn't Dirty Harry use one of those in a later movie of the series? Yes, "Sudden Impact". The story goes that they had two divers in the water when he shot that scene shooting the Auto-Mag ...
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:17 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31250
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Indeed the metal looks stainless and nice looking wood. Enjoying the pix.
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:29 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: My first.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6398
Re: My first.
Indeed looks well used but not abused, like most of mine. I'd get some ammo and shoot it. As to the dings, cracks and dents some like to "fix'em" I simply call them character marks. Specifically, it looks to be like the barrel sleeve/shroud dent is hardly worth messing with. But over the l...
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:36 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: broke firing pin
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5250
Re: broke firing pin
Foxy is still "going out of business", he missed his calling should have sold furniture. I and others on here have purchased from him, seems most of us were sort of satisfied. My purchase of his "last of the 8/81 parts" was a bit bogus. And, the stuff I received was reasonable cl...
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:45 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 8/81 rifles with double-claw M1907-style slings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3163
Re: 8/81 rifles with double-claw M1907-style slings
Look'n good.
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:43 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31250
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Good grief! That's that one of old "beaters" I sent you? It obviously got a good loving home.
Note: got love the information and help on this forum. +1
Note: got love the information and help on this forum. +1
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:31 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 8 and Model 520 - partners in many ways
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3733
Re: Model 8 and Model 520 - partners in many ways
As they say on FB... LIKE.
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:21 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10713
Re: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
Very cool "one of US" got it. You are not the only one that can hardly wait. Did someone say pictures....P-L-E-A-S-E!!!!!!!!!
Oh, BTW great score, Joe - enjoy.
Oh, BTW great score, Joe - enjoy.
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:12 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: GOT A MINT IN BOX FN TODAY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4849
Re: GOT A MINT IN BOX FN TODAY
I'm not waiting 'til Christmas or to Pass Go... just gonna start hating you guys in the free states first thing this morning!!
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:06 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10713
Re: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
OK, someone face up... who bought it? It's not there, searched the entire sight three different ways no place! Anyone save the pictures, price, and particulars for us late to the party on the left coast. And, Mr. Buyer let's see your pix.
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:39 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31250
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Wow! Your cleaner solution sure makes 'em look good.
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:13 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Yesterday's Cool 81 Find
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8146
Re: Yesterday's Cool 81 Find
Wow and a Kreiger tooooooo... how cool is that! Good job.
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:32 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Who still hunts with model 141 30 cal.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5893
Re: Who still hunts with model 141 30 cal.
And, she sure is dressed pretty... mighty fine.
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:43 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Magazine parts for 81A
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5440
Re: Magazine parts for 81A
Welcome to the sickness. Indeed looking for parts is part of the fun... part patience and search, you'll have what you need.
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: research question: firearms used by state/local LE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5295
Re: research question: firearms used by state/local LE
That's when I scheduled my dental appointment to have a gol-darned "wisdom" tooth to be removed. Really not happy about that! Why I only had one removed 30 years ago is beyond me.
Hum... better to have been a half-wit all these years then a no-wit? Just say'n... after all you ask.
Hum... better to have been a half-wit all these years then a no-wit? Just say'n... after all you ask.
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Yours truly with a few (old) shootfest pics
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5038
Re: Yours truly with a few (old) shootfest pics
Showoff! I hate you guys in the free-states.
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:32 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My first Model 8
- Replies: 30
- Views: 21265
As to Dent removal
A few years back, I watched a good friend/home-spun gunsmith (not unlike JMB himself) remove a pretty good size dent in one of my 8/81. Unfortunately, I was so new to guns and especially gun-smithing, that I had no real appreciation for what he was doing or that it was something special. Sadly he is...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:31 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My first Model 8
- Replies: 30
- Views: 21265
Re: My first Model 8
Welcome indeed - cool the guy didn't object to you wearing a mask! You done good.
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington 51 pistols - topic open to all
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3886
Re: Remington 51 pistols - topic open to all
Agree. Look forward to your 51 info post.
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: FORUM UPDATES
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14484
Re: FORUM UPDATES
Ah, good points both - even if contradictory.
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:29 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 #7!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6134
Re: Model 8 #7!!!
Very cool.
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:28 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington 10 shotguns, anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5447
Re: Remington 10 shotguns, anyone?
Gotta love the knowledge of our members!! Good one, Joe.
- Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:20 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Stripper Clip
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2410
Re: Stripper Clip
Kirk, good to see that you are alive and well.
- Fri May 24, 2013 11:22 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: FRANK HAMER'S RIFLE - VIDEO
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7630
Re: FRANK HAMER'S RIFLE - VIDEO
Our website was contacted last month by the armorer for the upcoming series, "Bonnie and Clyde: Dead and Alive".
That had to be fun talking with them and being a little part of it! Very cool. I really appreciate their looking into being accurate in the presentation.
That had to be fun talking with them and being a little part of it! Very cool. I really appreciate their looking into being accurate in the presentation.
- Tue May 21, 2013 8:27 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Pictures of the FN Manufacturing Plant in 1912
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7486
Re: Pictures of the FN Manufacturing Plant in 1912
Looking forward to your "vintage" pictures... after your hunt.
- Tue May 21, 2013 8:22 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Police Rifle on Gunbroker
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6721
Re: Police Rifle on Gunbroker
Indeed. Gotta love God-incidences. My good friend (passed away now) who really got me going on guns did two tours as a helo pilot, was shot down three times... never occurred to me to ask his call sign.
- Tue May 21, 2013 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Police Rifle on Gunbroker
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6721
Re: Police Rifle on Gunbroker
WOW! Shazam Batman, look at that!! (Where's Batman's money when I need it?)
- Tue May 21, 2013 11:47 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Update Mini Range Report Matt`s Grade 4 Mod 8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5811
Re: Update Mini Range Report Matt`s Grade 4 Mod 8
LIKE!! Gotta run to Tea Party Patriots rally against the IRS.
- Mon May 20, 2013 3:20 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8677
Re: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
The single 10 is requiring a bit more attention then the camera - oh shoot!
Appreciate the clip tip, I'll do a bit more investigating. (Interestingly, both left doors now have the same problem. )
Appreciate the clip tip, I'll do a bit more investigating. (Interestingly, both left doors now have the same problem. )
- Sat May 18, 2013 8:17 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Mini range report Model 8 Grade 4
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8261
Re: Mini range report Model 8 Grade 4
"...unless someone has more money than brains then I'll be more than happy to pass her off."
Interesting that you posted this just before mentioning Joe was coming for a visit!
Remember the internet adage, "No pictures, it didn't happen."
Interesting that you posted this just before mentioning Joe was coming for a visit!
Remember the internet adage, "No pictures, it didn't happen."
- Sat May 18, 2013 8:10 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8677
Re: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
Actually got a Ruger Single 10 for my birthday. :D But after function test she hid it away until my birthday ( then she forgot about it and where she hid it :roll:) but decided I needed a new camera instead Nikon Coolpix P7000 (off the 24hrCampFire). Couple of my first shots couple days ago, on one ...
- Sat May 18, 2013 7:49 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB Remington 11, Savage 720 barrel only
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8695
Re: WTB Remington 11, Savage 720 barrel only
Got all three and you are dead on Adam. A5s a breed unto themselves best I can figure.
- Thu May 16, 2013 12:47 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8677
Re: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
Yup, you guys are headed right where I was going... right on up to Katrina and Uniformed thugs in New Orleans.
As to age comment, got enough of those Tuesday - decided I'd go ahead and keep liking the Beatles song even if it was getting a bit tiring. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCss0kZXeyE
As to age comment, got enough of those Tuesday - decided I'd go ahead and keep liking the Beatles song even if it was getting a bit tiring. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCss0kZXeyE
- Wed May 15, 2013 11:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8677
Re: 1900-1930 period police guns (USA)
90% Certified History Nut II, wondering if during that time period, you would classify the US Army/government as criminal or...? BONUS ARMY - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonus_Army "...gathered in Washington, D.C., in the spring and summer of 1932 to demand cash-payment redemption of their ser...
- Wed May 15, 2013 10:43 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Mini range report Model 8 Grade 4
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8261
Re: Mini range report Model 8 Grade 4
I second the extra pad, especially from the bench. As a righty shooting left, might I suggest for the sake of your right shoulder you try shooting left? Brass ejects are a bit entertaining at times, other then that being a semi-auto makes it easy. And then, when it really gets to be too much of a pa...
- Wed May 15, 2013 10:23 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Highly Customized 81-D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9848
Re: Highly Customized 81-D
Welcome back Jack. Don't know where you been hiding for a couple of months but you do like to make a grand entrance on your return! Can certainly understand styaing with the search to get it. Good job. Think I'll join the drooling club on this one... too!
- Tue May 07, 2013 12:54 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 5 school days left - not that I'm counting UPDATE
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10334
Re: 32 school days left - not that I'm counting
Indeed - Adam. Couldn't agree more.
- Tue May 07, 2013 12:52 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Rem 141 30Rem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3618
Re: Rem 141 30Rem
Indeed there is a lot of misinformation resurfacing! There is NO additional charges for the seller/shipper to send a firearm to an FFL in CA - PERIOD. (Unless, they listen to the wrong people and ship from an FFL, then their FFL needs to contact CA-DOJ, get permission, etc.) All we (the buyer in CA)...
- Mon May 06, 2013 3:10 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19626
Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos
Wow. I'd be mucho pleased to get that kind of answer regarding your find... sounds like another "did you wear a mask" grab to me.
- Mon May 06, 2013 11:14 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Shipping is important when buying online
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6965
Re: Shipping is important when buying online
+1 Sarge. Believe ever break-down gun I've ever ship has indeed been broke-down, try to make everything look bland... like anything but a gun.
Have also been very lucky in what I've received, many times been very inadequately packed - gotta start talking to the shippers about how they pack.
Have also been very lucky in what I've received, many times been very inadequately packed - gotta start talking to the shippers about how they pack.
- Mon May 06, 2013 10:49 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 5 school days left - not that I'm counting UPDATE
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10334
Re: 32 school days left - not that I'm counting
I suppose I should be PC and/or ask what you think of all the school testing, etc. but... ain't gonna happen. I also ought to apologize for being a bit (as in way-off) topic but not gonna happen either. :shock: We have two kids that we home schooled from day one 'til college, both graduated from col...
- Sat May 04, 2013 10:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 5 school days left - not that I'm counting UPDATE
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10334
Re: 32 school days left - not that I'm counting
Well Honey, your to-do is still here looking for a box but take heart it will be on it's way soon.
- Fri May 03, 2013 8:56 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Shipping is important when buying online
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6965
Re: Shipping is important when buying online
Thanks - good to know. (I've had some shipped from all, but never had a claim.)
- Fri May 03, 2013 4:01 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Rem 141 30Rem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3618
Rem 141 30Rem
On the 24hr CampFire: 141 Rem 30Rem http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/7708421#Post7708421 No dog in the hunt, nor do I know the seller - as a matter of fact he is about to be on my ignore list since he can't figure out how to write CA on an address label. (As an aside, f...
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:44 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: M8 25Rem on GB
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2188
M8 25Rem on GB
Don't know his reserve and based on his write-up "hedging", I guess it's been refinished - but still mighty nice and it's the elusive 25! http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=339338453 (Legalize: no dog in the hunt and never dealt with the seller. ;) Just passing it along to...
- Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New guy here...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7317
Re: New guy here...
Welcome indeed. And thanks for the back story, always helps. A bunch of us will be impatiently waiting for the pictures fur-sur.
Appreciate the good words about Col. North always great to know the guys is still getting'r done right.
Appreciate the good words about Col. North always great to know the guys is still getting'r done right.
- Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:08 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Newest member of my collection
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4828
Re: Newest member of my collection
Very nice. Another orphan to a good home.
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Have any of you seen this?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3000
Re: Have any of you seen this?
Thanks Rob, it is no longer available.
Guess I made him an offer he couldn't refuse....
Guess I made him an offer he couldn't refuse....
- Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:36 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Interesting GB M8s
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2337
Interesting GB M8s
A "project" in need of TLC
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =338324902
I'm not seeing his "scope holes", wonder if he means the rear sight holes?
And an M8 35 already D&T with the mounting plate
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =338327532
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =338324902
I'm not seeing his "scope holes", wonder if he means the rear sight holes?
And an M8 35 already D&T with the mounting plate
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =338327532