Very nice rifle, my advice is to think long and hard about selling that gun - knowing the history as you do.
Once its gone, its gone forever
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- Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:39 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6419
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:48 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: .25 Rem Beginner
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2446
Re: .25 Rem Beginner
Lots of great info on this site, as well as a WTB/WTS section.
If you can track down a copy of Henwood's book, there is hours of reading and tons of obscure info
https://www.remingtonsociety.org/the-8- ... n-henwood/
If you can track down a copy of Henwood's book, there is hours of reading and tons of obscure info
https://www.remingtonsociety.org/the-8- ... n-henwood/
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Loose Barrel Jacket Fix
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17654
Re: Loose Barrel Jacket Fix
Old thread revival! My Model 8 in 25 Remington, DOB 1910, has the barrel and extension nut brazed or soldered together. The joint area clearly has a silverish looking ring of material visible all around the joint area. Furthermore there is no pin in the joint area. I'm thinking this was the way it c...
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: newly mfg barrel nuts and washers
- Replies: 35
- Views: 19921
Re: newly mfg barrel nuts and washers
I just saw this - if you are willing to ship to Kanada, I'd be in for a couple
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:43 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: US trials Rifle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8297
Re: US trials Rifle
Very nice
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 8:22 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: my little 25-35
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6003
Re: my little 25-35
It really looks great (I zoomed in on your pic), I'm normally a "leave em as original" guy but I think you did well by this one! And thanks for the story of removing the barrel jacket dent - I've heard of it being done but not from the horse's mouth (so to speak), good to know its possible...
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: my little 25-35
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6003
Re: my little 25-35
wow, thats a really nice looking rifle - is it the original blue?
I'm dealing on a 25 cal at the moment but its no where near that condition!
I'm dealing on a 25 cal at the moment but its no where near that condition!
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: My Dad, a Marine w/ 3 Purple Hearts...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4370
Re: My Dad, a Marine w/ 3 Purple Hearts...
That was a great watch Cam
Looking forward to the rest of the story
Looking forward to the rest of the story
- Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:56 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: To disassemble or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8819
Re: To disassemble or not?
IMO, the barrel/jacket are easier to take down than the rest of the gun - if you are creative and handy, a barrel nut tool can be homemade out of an old socket. I used one that I homemade for years until I purchased a reproduction spanner tool from remcrazy here on the board. Knowing the crap I've r...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 1:23 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Semi rough shape 1900 on the auction block
- Replies: 11
- Views: 22995
Re: Semi rough shape 1900 on the auction block
Did you get it Hibby?
Going to Minnesota
$600 was a pretty good price (esp in Kanukastan dollars), of course taxes,buyers fee and shipping will add close to 40% to the price - still not bad
The Model 8 went for a thousand
Going to Minnesota
$600 was a pretty good price (esp in Kanukastan dollars), of course taxes,buyers fee and shipping will add close to 40% to the price - still not bad
The Model 8 went for a thousand
- Fri Nov 29, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Semi rough shape 1900 on the auction block
- Replies: 11
- Views: 22995
Re: Semi rough shape 1900 on the auction block
In the same auction is this beauty
Maybe consigned by the same bubba
Maybe consigned by the same bubba
- Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN information from old catalogues
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10905
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:21 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Burried FN 1900
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8494
Re: Burried FN 1900
Very cool!
How long was it buried - is it a recent find?
Can you provide some details on how it was found? I'm quite curious to know how it was treated/prepared for long term burial storage.
And - the brass plate with number 72?
How long was it buried - is it a recent find?
Can you provide some details on how it was found? I'm quite curious to know how it was treated/prepared for long term burial storage.
And - the brass plate with number 72?
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:27 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Approx value of 1907 Model 8
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3589
Re: Approx value of 1907 Model 8
Here in Canada, Model 8 prices seem to have suddenly shot through the roof. Your gun here would probably fetch $1000-$1200 in "outstanding" condition - even more if it were in 35 Even poor condition Mdl 8s are selling in the 5-800 dollar area. That being said, I would advise against sellin...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:04 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Back from the dead, I am!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 189429
Re: Back from the dead, I am!
What were your shoulder issues Adam?
Got me supraspinatus tears in both shoulders myself - 70% in left, 50% right.
Decided to live with it rather than surgery but not sure it was the right choice.
Got me supraspinatus tears in both shoulders myself - 70% in left, 50% right.
Decided to live with it rather than surgery but not sure it was the right choice.
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:49 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Your Opinion Please!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5868
Re: Your Opinion Please!
This is a local gun thats for sale, for quite a dear price I might add, but fairly uncommon to find
DOM is 1911
DOM is 1911
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Your Opinion Please!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5868
Re: Your Opinion Please!
Some more pictures
- Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Your Opinion Please!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5868
Your Opinion Please!
This is an early Model 8 - does this stock look correct to you?
- Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:16 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Movie ref Frank Hamer/Bonnie&Clyde
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21190
Re: Movie ref Frank Hamer/Bonnie&Clyde
Just watched it on Netflix - I liked it!
Hamer took his Model 8 when he left home to go on the manhunt, and used it in the final shootout scene.
Even the wife recognized it - "thats just like the ones you have" !!
Hamer took his Model 8 when he left home to go on the manhunt, and used it in the final shootout scene.
Even the wife recognized it - "thats just like the ones you have" !!
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:47 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Cool Vintage Scoped 8
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4997
Re: Cool Vintage Scoped 8
An aweful lot of unsupported tube up front, wonder how it handled recoil!
I've got a few early "telescopes" and, quite honestly, would rather use a peep sight
I've got a few early "telescopes" and, quite honestly, would rather use a peep sight
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:44 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: My first 1900 .35
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23743
Re: My first 1900 .35
Really nice pictures, thanks for showing!
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:17 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: My first 1900 .35
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23743
Re: My first 1900 .35
What a great looking FN - looks near new!
If you don't mind me asking - what is the value of this firearm in Sweden?
If you don't mind me asking - what is the value of this firearm in Sweden?
- Sun Mar 17, 2019 6:40 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Front sight specs, help me please...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11344
Re: Front sight specs, help me please...
Looks great!
Sorry I didn't get back to you guys with a height measurement, but it appears it wasn't needed in this case.
Sorry I didn't get back to you guys with a height measurement, but it appears it wasn't needed in this case.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:29 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Front sight specs, help me please...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11344
Re: Front sight specs, help me please...
Is your gun the ribbed barrel or smooth?
Heres some shots of the front sight on the ribbed 1900 I have
Sorry, I don't have much in the way of a caliper
Heres some shots of the front sight on the ribbed 1900 I have
Sorry, I don't have much in the way of a caliper
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:06 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 38718
Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
What a great thread and a stunning collection!
Thanks for the further insight Jack, keep 'er coming if you want - I'm all ears (eyes?)
Thanks for the further insight Jack, keep 'er coming if you want - I'm all ears (eyes?)
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:39 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 38718
Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Absolutely amazing Jack, that is what I would call a "lifes work"
May I ask, how long have you been collecting these rifles?
Myself, at 54 yrs and a firearm enthusiast since the age of 12, only discovered the Mdl 8 about 10 yrs ago and have been obsessed since
May I ask, how long have you been collecting these rifles?
Myself, at 54 yrs and a firearm enthusiast since the age of 12, only discovered the Mdl 8 about 10 yrs ago and have been obsessed since
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:25 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Special Firearm
- Replies: 54
- Views: 64021
Re: Special Firearm
Unreal What an exquisite example of the firearms we all love so much, I absolutely love everything I've seen about that gun, so tastefully done. Jack - how does it feel to have found the Holy Grail? Now what?!!! I'd like to personally thank you for showing this to me as without you (and this forum),...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:08 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Special Firearm
- Replies: 54
- Views: 64021
Re: Special Firearm
Following, looks fantastic so far!
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: SRC
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19009
Re: SRC
Nice work ranman!
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 #4577
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17031
Re: FN 1900 #4577
Great work on the wood!
Looks very nice
Looks very nice
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:01 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Reloading for the 1900 (35 Rem)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21394
Re: Reloading for the 1900 (35 Rem)
Please do! Very interested.Can report back with some pictures and results if anyone is interested, but it will take a while before I get my hands on it because of our weird gun laws. But that's a whole other story.
And, If you want to talk weird gun laws - well, I'm from Canada, need I say more?
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:50 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Reloading for the 1900 (35 Rem)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21394
Re: Reloading for the 1900 (35 Rem)
I'm sorry, I can't help with your question, but I'm quite curious about the legal requirements of the cartridge performance for hunting.
Would you mind explaining?
Would you mind explaining?
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:55 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15734
Re: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
I followed ranman's advice and sourced an early auto 5 buttstock. It's not a perfect fit as the "shoulders" (cheeks?) are proud where they meet the receiver - a fair bit of sanding and then a refinish would have to be done. Still, I'm pleased with the look of it now https://i.imgur.com/6DA...
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Photo Bucket Ransom fix for Firefox
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4494
Re: Photo Bucket Ransom fix for Firefox
Hey, it worked!
Thanks for posting this - mind if I share it on another forum?
Thanks for posting this - mind if I share it on another forum?
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:52 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: a PILE of POE magazines!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8268
Re: a PILE of POE magazines!
Oh my
Story?
Story?
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:21 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: A GREAT 8 Christmas 2017!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6565
Re: A GREAT 8 Christmas 2017!!
HaHa, those are great Cam!
Thanks for taking the time to make them and to keeping this forum running
Merry Christmas to all from the great white north!
Thanks for taking the time to make them and to keeping this forum running
Merry Christmas to all from the great white north!
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15734
Re: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
Thanks ranman, thats probably what I'm going to do - esp. because the fit at the tang is out to lunch as well. I was initially thinking I'd cut the extension off at the joint and install a grind to fit recoil pad but I have to make up a full 2" - can't find one that will work. For now, (because...
- Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:13 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15734
Re: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
Finally had time to pick up this newest FN and give her a quick once over. Pretty rough life she's had, not much blue left and the wood is well marked up :cry: https://i.imgur.com/GcG7My7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sVKa6Bo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/e6uS6vW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VaCqDYV.jpg https://i.im...
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:20 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 #2160
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6667
FN 1900 #2160
As requested Cam, here are some pictures of #2160 - not great as I have not been able to make it home before dark lately! If there is something more specific you'de like to see, let me know. I didn't want to clutter the other post as I will post pics of #2150 within it on arrival https://i.imgur.com...
- Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:48 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Interesting Model 8 barrel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4024
Re: Interesting Model 8 barrel
Someone sure went to a lot of trouble to keep this gun shooting, the machining of the barrel to chamber head piece (?),tapering of the barrel and the thread/keyway cut on the end must have been almost as much as the gun was worth
- Sun Dec 03, 2017 6:29 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Interesting Model 8 barrel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4024
Interesting Model 8 barrel
I recently picked up a rough Model 8 in 30 REM, so absolutely filthy that the action would hardly move. There is a "through" bolt in the wrist of the stock, I haven't been able to remove it yet, but have been working on the barrel assembly. Unfortunately, I didn't think to take any before ...
- Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:21 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15734
Re: Oh my, poor FN
Serial number is 2150 Cam
I already have #2160 in my safe, I thought that was pretty neat!
Anyways, hopefully it can be restored to some form of dignity, but I also thought it was worth the parts if nothing else so shes on her way to me
I already have #2160 in my safe, I thought that was pretty neat!
Anyways, hopefully it can be restored to some form of dignity, but I also thought it was worth the parts if nothing else so shes on her way to me
- Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:36 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Oh my, poor FN #2150 (pics added)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15734
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:03 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Info on my Model 8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5398
Re: Info on my Model 8
What a great looking rifle, think very hard before you decide to sell!
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: krieger?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7027
Re: krieger?
Thanks for the info and words gentleman I questioned if it was a Krieger or not because I'd read that if there was only one side spring, it was not a true Krieger conversion. Frankly, when the gun was listed for sale, I was willing to take a chance on it as Model 8s are uncommon enough here as is - ...
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:40 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: krieger?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7027
Re: krieger?
Thanks Bob, appreciate your reply, I just checked and found the snap ring you mentioned. Here is a pic of the right side of the rifle - complete with the safety scratch! We sure don't see many of these Krieger conversions here in Canada, glad I snagged this one. http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s...
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:52 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: krieger?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7027
krieger?
Just rec'd this nice Mdl 8, dated 1928 I believe, with a detachable magazine - doesn't seem to match the description of a "Krieger" conversion but nicely done, and works very slick in any event. Your thoughts? http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s390/drw64/DSCN0043%201_zpsno1ssfzz.jpg http...
- Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Long Recoil Dying?...50BMG Bullpup
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4620
Re: Long Recoil Dying?...50BMG Bullpup
Actually, its built by a Hungarian company - imported to Canada by a Canadian company
http://www.sero.hu/lynx/about.html
14.5K for the rifle + decent optic and mounts~5K?
20000 Canadian dollars
Figure in the exchange rate and you boys are getting a bargain
Can this be imported to the US?
http://www.sero.hu/lynx/about.html
14.5K for the rifle + decent optic and mounts~5K?
20000 Canadian dollars
Figure in the exchange rate and you boys are getting a bargain
Can this be imported to the US?
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:04 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: #4 On the way!!!!! Stay tuned for full description and pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7925
Re: #4 On the way!!!!! Stay tuned for full description and
Well Ian, you should not feel bad about losing this one! Story was this gun belonged to an interior BC trapper and it spent most of its life in a scabbard, hence the wear to the checkering - it sure didn't spend much time on the cleaning bench :roll: Buttplate is incorrect, as well as the rear sight...
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:25 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: #4 On the way!!!!! Stay tuned for full description and pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7925
Re: #4 On the way!!!!! Stay tuned for full description and
I'm sorry things didn't work out for you on the 1900 Ian, I had an offer in with the fellow as well and when he accepted - well, I bought. I was very apprehensive about paying as much as I did for this gun as it is far from perfect, but we will see - it is arriving tomorrow. I will post pics when I ...