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by 81police
Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Scopes for the 8 and 81
Replies: 26
Views: 21595

Re: Scopes for the 8 and 81

This was sent to me from fellow 8/81 collector Tom Ramsey. It is Bill Hillis's Model 8F that as you can see used a special scope mounting system that did not require drilling/tapping of the receiver. If anyone has information about this make of scope mounting system I would greatly appreciate anythi...
by 81police
Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Factory Checkering?
Replies: 2
Views: 3105

Factory Checkering?

Since we're coming out with a page on the various grades of the 8 and 81, here's an interesting rifle. It's an early 4 digit Model 81 (mfg. 1939) with what might appear to be factory checkering. The wood has no interior markings but was advertised as a deluxe Model 81. Look carefully at the grip che...
by 81police
Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Second M81 Today
Replies: 36
Views: 23068

Re: Second M81 Today

I'll have a peek in my parts stash. Keep in mind if you do find a replacement ideally you need one with notches that match the number of teeth on your barrel nut. There were several barrel nuts and washers made. You can interchange them but they will not hold the nut tight indefinitely as they were ...
by 81police
Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Second M81 Today
Replies: 36
Views: 23068

Re: Second M81 Today

Dwalt, Should someone be using a reproduction spanner wrench the barrel nut should be loosened but not removed. The barrel nut acts as a guide for the spanner end as you loosen the bushing. If you removed the barrel nut completely then started in on the bushing you would have no guide and the spanne...
by 81police
Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Scopes for the 8 and 81
Replies: 26
Views: 21595

Re: Scopes for the 8 and 81

I'll bite on this one and will post some scoped rifle pics this week :) Great topic btw!
by 81police
Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Second M81 Today
Replies: 36
Views: 23068

Re: Second M81 Today

Nice find Dwalt! Can't wait to see the end results of the reloading. I'd be interested in the time involved to make 1 complete box once you get the process down.
by 81police
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Website suggestions POLL
Replies: 12
Views: 9184

Re: Website suggestions POLL

just as an update... the upcoming page we're doing titled "The Grades of the 8 & 81" is about halfway completed. We're going to try and show multiple examples of factory checkering on the non engraved rifles, A though C grades because this area can be very confusing. We'll also showcas...
by 81police
Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A Model 8 in 7.62 x 39mm
Replies: 11
Views: 12077

Re: A Model 8 in 7.62 x 39mm

Jbbear,

Welcome to the Great 8! You mean to tell us you did this project without uploading any photographs for us all to see?! Don't worry about getting flamed, I don't know who would think it's not a cool idea :D Very creative thinking, what brought up the idea?
by 81police
Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 5546

Re: Hello

sliverflinger,

Welcome to the forums and congrats on your first Model 8, that's exciting!

Did you say your Remington Model 8 is chambered in 7mm? How is the caliber marking worded?
by 81police
Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Stith M8/81 mount for 7/8" Alaskan
Replies: 7
Views: 5011

Re: Stith M8/81 mount for 7/8" Alaskan

hope you score this one Mitch :)
by 81police
Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Any way to keep garbage posts out?
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: Any way to keep garbage posts out?

So far so good, got our first spam BOT post which was blocked and sent for moderator approval. The new settings will prevent this stuff from ever hitting the board publicaly; the only downside is we'll have to approve all 1st posts of new members. Success :D
by 81police
Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Any way to keep garbage posts out?
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: Any way to keep garbage posts out?

alright we've enabled queued posts which means if you have less than 1 post (new users), your initial post must be approved by a moderator/admin first. We'll try this and see if it makes a difference. If it doesn't then we'll go old school and change the registration enabling to the admin instead of...
by 81police
Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Any way to keep garbage posts out?
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: Any way to keep garbage posts out?

Mitch is spot on, thank you sir. Keeping out spammers is only as effective as the forum software. Unfortunately some out there have some sophisticated methods of getting around the CAPTCHA (the jumbled letters & numbers you enter to register). I'm literally on the administration board every othe...
by 81police
Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: I hope this works-new user
Replies: 5
Views: 4544

Re: I hope this works-new user

Mark, from the pictures here as well as the ones you emailed, your rifle is pretty cool. The barrel jacket markings are like you mentioned, but I really like your buttplate. John Henwood coined it the "semi-military" version with a curved heel and toe, it's quite uncommon. You have a nice ...
by 81police
Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Get well
Replies: 14
Views: 8851

Re: Get well

This place ain't the same without Mitch ;)
by 81police
Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Get well
Replies: 14
Views: 8851

Re: Get well

So glad IMFUNCITY is back in action! :mrgreen:

God is good :D
by 81police
Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Virginia
Replies: 6
Views: 4608

Re: Hello from Virginia

byrdjp wrote:Once that's done I'll re-assemble, reload some 30 Rem and go blast some wild hog with it.

I like the way you talk :D Congrats on getting that bushing free, probably hasn't been off since who knows when!
by 81police
Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Virginia
Replies: 6
Views: 4608

Re: Hello from Virginia

byrdjp, a long soak in penetrating oil would be my first move. Also, what tools are you using for the barrel assembly takedown? If you haven't seen the video below it shows Bob with Circle B Ranch (circlebranch@cox.net) using his "Pro-Tools". I've got a set myself, they're built tough. htt...
by 81police
Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: I hope this works-new user
Replies: 5
Views: 4544

Re: I hope this works-new user

Mark,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the unusual rifle! We'd all love to see a photograph of the jacket markings if you're willing.

I haven't heard of there being another edition of the Great Model 8? :?:
by 81police
Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: genral information
Replies: 8
Views: 5945

Re: genral information

Alan, The following is one of the most common factory checkering patterns for Model 8's both on checkered A grades and C grades. Some C grades (like the Pre-WWI rifle in the website banner at the top of the page) have slightly more elaborate patterns. And just because it's got factory checkering doe...
by 81police
Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: genral information
Replies: 8
Views: 5945

Re: genral information

Alan,

The majority of checkering encountered is not factory done. Sometimes if you remove the forearm (or stock) and see a "3" stamped in the wood this would indicate a "C" grade. Best of luck with the rifle, thanks for visiting our site!
by 81police
Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: genral information
Replies: 8
Views: 5945

Re: genral information

Alan, We're glad to have you. Hearing you ask about "what grade is my rifle" is good to hear because we're working on that very page to help inform owners. From your serial number your rifle was most likely manufactured in early 1909, the circle P is just an assembler/fitter mark. We would...
by 81police
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: Get well
Replies: 14
Views: 8851

Re: Get well

Let us know how things go Mitch, we're prayin for ya.
by 81police
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Project 81 on GB
Replies: 2
Views: 2628

Re: Project 81 on GB

never seen it before, i'd love to have some parts out of it
by 81police
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: Summer culling and bullet testing
Replies: 1
Views: 4022

Re: Summer culling and bullet testing

J, Awesome pictures! It is unfortunate what is happening with the Scimitar Oryx among others. Because they have been poached to near extinction in their native country's, we have bear the brunt of legislation to "protect" them when the very reason they're around is because of hunters. Once...
by 81police
Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:01 am
Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
Topic: Remington 81 and Doe
Replies: 7
Views: 9467

Re: Dewalt and Doe

imfuncity wrote:I'm thinking your DeWalt must be an earlier version of mine. ;)

HAHA :lol:
by 81police
Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Rem. 8 Carbine
Replies: 40
Views: 66956

Re: Rem. 8 Carbine

Great observations and thinking superc! I like the insight you bring here. There's definitely a point where the barrel can only be so short before changes in the original design have to be made (ie. heaver barrel/different springs). The perceived recoil isn't that bad, only slightly more noticeable ...
by 81police
Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Website suggestions POLL
Replies: 12
Views: 9184

Re: Website suggestions POLL

I've been thinking a page titled "what grade is my rifle?" or "Model 8 & 81 rifle grades" is the best. That way we can show with photographs what makes each grade unique and include everything from A grade to F grade. If we do it, the page would of course identify checkering ...
by 81police
Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 3458

Re: Greetings

Welcome we're happy to have ya!

If you like Model 8's, 81's or FN1900's this is your place! Lots of info and lots of knowledgeable members.
by 81police
Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
Topic: Remington 81 and Doe
Replies: 7
Views: 9467

Re: Remington 81 and Doe

Great pic, thanks for sharing!
by 81police
Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: My model 81
Replies: 1
Views: 3204

Re: My model 81

Great rifle SuperC! I only wish they still cost $80! "I would have loved to have seen a lighter version with a thiner stock and a 16 inch barrel" Pete Verschneider built a few 17" carbines, one of which you can find at the link below. An overall length of 35" it's a real thumper!...
by 81police
Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Question Regarding Original Configuration Buttplates
Replies: 5
Views: 4131

Re: Question Regarding Original Configuration Buttplates

Nitroman, As far as I can tell, the caliber doesn't have anything to do with the buttplate. The buttplates you find on the Model 8 probably have more to do with the year the rifle was manufactured more than anything else. The first few years of production nearly all Model 8s had the hard rubber butt...
by 81police
Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:49 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Website suggestions POLL
Replies: 12
Views: 9184

Re: Website suggestions POLL

Here are pictures of Jack's "D" grade 8. The checkering page we're planning on making would not cover anything above a "C" or "B" grade. Those higher engraved rifles will someday (hopefully) have a page all their own :D
by 81police
Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Website suggestions POLL
Replies: 12
Views: 9184

Re: Website suggestions POLL

oldtimehockey,

You're absolutely correct. The big part of additional information would come from examination of existing rifles; looking for differences in production across the serial numbers. As far as the history goes, I don't know much has been added since John Henwood's book.
by 81police
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Website suggestions POLL
Replies: 12
Views: 9184

Website suggestions POLL

I'm wondering what might be nice additions to the site. These are some of the pages I've been considering. If y'all have any suggestions I'd be very happy to hear them!
by 81police
Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 in S.W.A.T. - skip it
Replies: 1
Views: 2220

Re: Model 8 in S.W.A.T. - skip it

details about the article?
by 81police
Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: M8/81 Chargers
Replies: 9
Views: 6787

Re: M8/81 Chargers

The clips in 1906 cost .10 cents each. I used an inflation calculator and that's roughly $2.70 today. I wonder if you could still buy them for that price if they'd be a little more practical, lol.
by 81police
Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: M8/81 Chargers
Replies: 9
Views: 6787

Re: M8/81 Chargers

I think to understand you have to put your mindset back in 1906. Three years prior the U.S. had just adopted the stripper clip fed 03 Springfield. I'm sure the proven nature of this platform added to the market appeal of the Remington Autoloader. That's just my guess, it was a system that was alread...
by 81police
Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Trials Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 8767

Re: Trials Rifle

I never talked to the seller, but someone told me he got the rifle in an estate sale. If the no reserve opening bid was $299.99 you can only imagine what he originally payed for it :shock: ...talk about a profit margin. I was intentionally laying low on this one in case some of our members may have ...
by 81police
Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Trials Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 8767

Re: Trials Rifle

I used to think $5500 for a Police rifle was a good price, never would I have imagined this auction going for over $12k! Was an interesting auction to watch with awe :shock:

Looks like TheGreatModel8 needs an article on the Trial's Rifles :D
by 81police
Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: My "Verschneider"Carbine
Replies: 3
Views: 3435

Re: My "Verschneider"Carbine

yep, Pete does GREAT work. Looks cool with the rear sight.
by 81police
Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 3034

Re: Hello

nicky4968,

there's a lot of sharp 8/81 collectors in here that are happy to answer questions. We're real glad to have ya! :D
by 81police
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: MODEL 81 WITH BELGIAN PROOFS
Replies: 1
Views: 2457

Re: MODEL 81 WITH BELGIAN PROOFS

That's a real good question, I don't know the answer. The rifle was obviously manufactured by Remington and my guess would be was exported to Belgium at some point then imported back to the States. The "A" under "*" symbol I have seen on some F.N. 1900 rifles. The other symbol th...
by 81police
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: Finished stock today
Replies: 4
Views: 3914

Re: Finished stock today

you brought out some beautiful grain on that one!
by 81police
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Friends of NRA series
Replies: 4
Views: 3936

Re: Friends of NRA series

Well done indeed!
by 81police
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Too late
Replies: 1
Views: 2350

Re: Too late

it's happened to us all :?
by 81police
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: 300 Savage Range Day
Replies: 2
Views: 2954

Re: 300 Savage Range Day

what a fun day! Great shooting, keep us posted if they bring some meat home!
by 81police
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 15
Views: 10571

Re: Howdy

not much else of the story, the rifle was posted on a public forum for sale that I had come across. I had heard the seller was not very willing to sell out of state, he wanted a local pickup. I received a few pictures of the rifle, definitely authentic. Nice find, we can't wait to see your pictures!