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by imfuncity
Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Replies: 19
Views: 17088

Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty

So, if not a gingerbread house cookie... I'm guessing a piece of the old styrofoam - to rest against the bolt handle.
by imfuncity
Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Comic Strip History of the life of John M. Browning
Replies: 3
Views: 3723

Re: Comic Strip History of the life of John M. Browning

Thanks guys, that was a fun read.
by imfuncity
Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Replies: 19
Views: 17088

Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty

Outstanding!
by imfuncity
Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 1929 M8 32Rem on GB
Replies: 0
Views: 1994

1929 M8 32Rem on GB

Not to disappoint... spreading the disease :twisted:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =337922556
No dog in the hunt and never dealt with the seller but.... 8-)
A true auction starting at $.01 and looks original from where I'm sitting. (Even has the sling connected correctly.)
by imfuncity
Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: So here is mine
Replies: 7
Views: 6381

Re: So here is mine

Pictures too - Gotta like this guy. Great looking rifle.
by imfuncity
Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: newbe also.
Replies: 7
Views: 6026

Re: newbe also.

Agree don't. Lots of them already out there with holes for scopes... I'll trade you one or two.

Oh and welcome to the craziness.
by imfuncity
Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I want to become a "cruffler"! help me with the info!
Replies: 6
Views: 5103

Re: I want to become a "cruffler"! help me with the info!

Couple of things to keep in mind... a. You cannot ship to a C&R holder in the republic of CA. C&R holders within the state can still sell and swap with other C&R holders but only within CA state lines and some say only F2F can't even ship within state. b. There is NO law that says you ha...
by imfuncity
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Replies: 30
Views: 31265

Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens

Thanks guys - that will be worth a watch.
by imfuncity
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)
Replies: 7
Views: 6341

Re: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)

Saw no problem with the first post. But now after adding the picture, the post by Jim8008 is particularly appropriate. ;)
by imfuncity
Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Thank you for a great site.
Replies: 6
Views: 4733

Re: Thank you for a great site.

Like :lol: (They'd better respect their ancestor, even if they were originally a fur'ner.)

BTW welcome, sounds like you're crazy 'nuff to fit right in.
by imfuncity
Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:09 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: First 81 and first purchase on Gunbroker.com
Replies: 3
Views: 3462

Re: First 81 and first purchase on Gunbroker.com

Welcome, also sorry for the GB issues - been hearing more and more of that of late. Hopefully you'll us a bit more accurate in our descriptions and details regarding your questions. :D Your ejection issue is something that has been discussed several times, it's not real common but it does happen. Se...
by imfuncity
Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)
Replies: 7
Views: 6341

Re: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)

Indeed... :shock: Think I'll stay with my nursery: feed, pot, and water then back to bed for the 93yr old. I'm not nearly as likely to need the "most powerful... in the world" with her. (Still looking for one of those actually.)
by imfuncity
Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Just found the site
Replies: 4
Views: 4123

Re: Just found the site

:shock: :lol:
by imfuncity
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Just found the site
Replies: 4
Views: 4123

Re: Just found the site

Welcome to the sickness... what's your symptoms: got an 8/81 or looking for one? :D
by imfuncity
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: my latest project
Replies: 12
Views: 9297

Re: my latest project

You done good for sure. Great job.
by imfuncity
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 Cutaway
Replies: 3
Views: 3703

Re: Model 8 Cutaway

Dewalt, I'd like to see it and the details of what we are looking at and how it operates if you have them. Very cool.
by imfuncity
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5 school days left - not that I'm counting UPDATE
Replies: 16
Views: 10401

Re: 44 school days left - not that I'm counting

Indeed, another HIGH FIVE at ya! Thanks for sharing (and does Sat and Sun count in your 44 days to go? :D )
by imfuncity
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: .30 rem ammo
Replies: 5
Views: 4694

Re: .30 rem ammo

Preach it bros! But you are preaching to the choir.

On the other hand, was about to start liquidating some shooters and ammo to use for...? Now you guys have me rethinking that idea. (And it was tough enough just to start thinking of getting rid of some of my "children".) :?
by imfuncity
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: My first Model 81
Replies: 6
Views: 8064

Re: My first Model 81

Did you wear a mask!! :shock: What a steal. Great job.
by imfuncity
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:23 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: For Sale: Custom 81 w/ Police Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 4000

Re: For Sale: Custom 81 w/ Police Magazine

:twisted: TEMPTING... If it wasn't for my new money pit.
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by imfuncity
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: My new Model 8 purchase today
Replies: 11
Views: 8017

Re: My new Model 8 purchase today

Indeed good job and great eagle-eye on the charger clips. :)
by imfuncity
Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Looking for a Police magazine?
Replies: 4
Views: 4818

Re: Looking for a Police magazine?

They will. But let's support and hope, the NRA can ride out the media storm and do well.
by imfuncity
Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: other hobbies - plastic modeling
Replies: 16
Views: 10235

Re: other hobbies - plastic modeling

Does it count that my hobby is looking at and admiring other people's hobbies? :lol:
by imfuncity
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: other hobbies - plastic modeling
Replies: 16
Views: 10235

Re: other hobbies - plastic modeling

You one crazy "regular Joe", maybe you ought to back off to 68% coffee... :lol: Or, very cool. 8-)
by imfuncity
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: magazine disassembly?
Replies: 7
Views: 6201

Re: magazine disassembly?

Sound like good prep for a government job or to be self-employed! (Done that been there.) :roll:

Seriously, stay the course - you likely will never know how much of a difference you are making on the good side. :D
by imfuncity
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Truck lift in, creeper in the trash
Replies: 2
Views: 3130

Re: Truck lift in, creeper in the trash

Very cool. Indeed the envy of anyone who has ever been under the horseless carriage.
by imfuncity
Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: The start of my colection
Replies: 9
Views: 8417

Re: The start of my colection

Your first one and a Krieger...? :o Good grief! No wonder it's in bed!
Well worth waiting a year for - what cal.?
Welcome aboard.
by imfuncity
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: blue book of gun values anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 3256

Re: blue book of gun values anyone?

I believe you are correct on value, and as the Blue Book indicates the "store guns" really have lilttle collector interest. At his price, he'll be enjoying his for a long time - then his wife can give it away after he is gone. :roll:
by imfuncity
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:03 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions
Replies: 15
Views: 18977

Re: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions

Ah, yuppers. Know the drill! Now the tough part, getting ALL the body fluids off of the gun. :oops:
by imfuncity
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Lost our Snoopy dog.
Replies: 15
Views: 10049

Re: Lost our Snoopy dog.

Pitchy, I'm thinking you to need expand your lap - Indy might hang over a bit! :D Sorry for your lost but glad you are moving on. Mine is lab-shepherd, etc., not yet 10 but something went haywire over the last year, she is almost totally blind and deaf now but in no pain and knows where everything i...
by imfuncity
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Just Joined... and pleased I did!
Replies: 7
Views: 5711

Re: Just Joined... and pleased I did!

Welcome, glad you found us. There was a time when it was thought that there were more 8/81s in your next of the woods then anywhere else, but also that they were well used. Interesting that you haven't had one cross your path. Are you oppose to buying online and having one shipped in? A bit of a gam...
by imfuncity
Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: any info would be great
Replies: 7
Views: 7475

Re: any info would be great

Roger is right on. Few gunsmith know what they are and fewer still know how to take them apart. If it goes bang that's all there is- if it ain't broke don't fix it or it soon will be. (Unless of course, you are like our Adam Lee, and have to take everything off including the bluing just to see how i...
by imfuncity
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...
Replies: 9
Views: 6777

Re: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...

Tried patience once, found out I don't have the patience for it. :roll:

But, I'll gird myself and got the sunglasses in anticipation... we are talking pixs of two members meeting in addition to the obligatory guns aren't we? I don't want to waste a "patience". :shock:
by imfuncity
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Auctions on GB
Replies: 5
Views: 4822

Re: New Auctions on GB

Agree it doesn't make much sense. Will be intersting to see if it resurfaces with a new buyer and all... but, maybe the buyer just wanted a bling oldie.
by imfuncity
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: beefstu - New 8/81 forum member
Replies: 6
Views: 4143

Re: beefstu - New 8/81 forum member

Welcome aboard. Believe most of us (if not all) have been where you are regarding the .30Rem and the 30-30Win. As a little background, to confuse matters even more, Remington even marked the early .30Rem "30-30"! No worries though, believe you will find that the rim of the 30-30Win will ke...
by imfuncity
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...
Replies: 9
Views: 6777

Re: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...

OK you two. You know the rules... this thread is useless without pictures!! :lol:
by imfuncity
Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Firing pin spring questions?
Replies: 7
Views: 7703

Re: Firing pin spring questions?

No slam fires here and I too just let them rip. Nor do I recall anyone ever posting have had such a problem. Think you'd be fine and safe using them just as JMB made them.
by imfuncity
Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Model 81 pre-drilled, 4 holes?
Replies: 12
Views: 12401

Re: Model 81 pre-drilled, 4 holes?

I eventually found one on fleaBay, just gotta have patience... they are around.
by imfuncity
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns
Replies: 5
Views: 4737

Re: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns

How 'bout this one? (It starts with a "3"...) ;) Make: Remington Model: 37 Rangemaster Caliber: .22LR Location: Turlock, CA Price: $2000 Will ship: Yes Other info: Original owner, 1 Clip and 1 dummy clip included, Bausch & Lomb Balvar 24 scope, Redfield Olympic iron sights, adjustable ...
by imfuncity
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Low serial #
Replies: 6
Views: 6519

Re: Low serial #

It looks to be like you did well. You might want to push the barrel in to make sure it functions (won't go far, pretty stout springs inside) as well as do your other function tests, then if it was me I'd shoot it. I have and have had several, from 1907-1949, shot everyone before I had a made a tool ...
by imfuncity
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: New Auctions on GB
Replies: 5
Views: 4822

Re: New Auctions on GB

Agree with Rob, these look like the real deal. Don't know anything about the seller but his prices, no reserve, and his write up sounds like someone I'd talk to and likely deal with... if'n I had a need that is. (Got put that there, in case the wife is looking over my shoulder.)
by imfuncity
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Replies: 30
Views: 31265

Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens

Thanks for the links, the Blue Book was basically worthless (as it often is) but I'm liking this... as oppose to when I was a 6th grader, this is fun learning. ;) Interesting that these came from very different sources, but both appear to be of the same vintage. Both are well worn from honest use ne...
by imfuncity
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns
Replies: 5
Views: 4737

Re: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns

You are sick as the rest of us, welcome! ;)
You might want to send a PM to Sighthound, see what he currently has on the auction block.
by imfuncity
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Replies: 30
Views: 31265

Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens

Now here is a worthwhile post for a Sat. morning and will get me in trouble! (The couch has been lonely for awhile now anyway.) Ain't never heard of either of these and being a JMB fan... the search shall commence AT ONCE! :D OOPS! (Joe don't hurt yourself laughing.) :roll: So, Sighthound sends me ...
by imfuncity
Sun Mar 10, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New guy could use a hand.
Replies: 12
Views: 9515

Re: New guy could use a hand.

Welcome. Agree Joe is the man when it comes to missing screws. I've done almost all of my gun business over the internet and have very few complaints, on the whole I believe the gun commuinty is one of the best. Recently I've heard of others having issues with GB sellers and GB not being very helpfu...
by imfuncity
Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
Replies: 30
Views: 31265

Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens

Now here is a worthwhile post for a Sat. morning and will get me in trouble! (The couch has been lonely for awhile now anyway.)

Ain't never heard of either of these and being a JMB fan... the search shall commence AT ONCE! :D
by imfuncity
Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions
Replies: 15
Views: 18977

Re: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions

Like! Got the popcorn, feet up, waiting for the vid to start.... :P
by imfuncity
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: The 8/81 CARBINE picture thread!!
Replies: 6
Views: 14426

Re: The 8/81 CARBINE picture thread!!

Thanks, VERY cool thread.

I'm liking looking but I'm thinking I no-like shooting'm - 10" 35Rem, OUCH-city for sure!!