Hey Cameron,
What a fun video!! Thank you for doing the work on it,so the rest of us can enjoy the fun too.
Great work,my friend.
Roger
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- Tue Aug 02, 2016 5:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great Model 8 Meet-Greet-Shootout VIDEO ***
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8718
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: photos i promised
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6267
Re: photos i promised
Sir, That is one beautiful m-81. I'm glad you were able to get such a nice, early rifle.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:25 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15115
Re: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
Hey Fellas, I hope the event at Jack's farm has gone well for everyone and you all had fun. Hope to see the pics and videos soon. I'm in Kansas City at a family affair with 2 of my son's and daughter in laws. My sons and I attended the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Assn. Gun Show yesterday at the ...
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:31 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: FYI weird SPAM claiming to be Jack!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4492
Re: FYI weird SPAM claiming to be Jack!
Hey fellas, I have received 2 bogus emails claiming to be Jack. But a couple days ago, I also received one from someone claiming to be my friends from S@S Huntclub. Jeff and Bob beware,also all you other members. My youngest son,who is a pro IT guy from Kansas City,told me that I was probably OK, si...
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:57 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15115
Re: Great 8 Countdown
Hey Jack, I'm sure sorry that I won't be able to attend your event. But I have family comittments for another event in Kansas city starting on that friday night thru Sunday. I'll certainly be there in spirit. I truly have a great admiration for the Rem. Model 8/81s. I hope you all have a good time t...
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:18 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: no markings on receiver new b need help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6018
Re: no markings on receiver new b need help
Sir, I'm pretty sure that at the time your rifle was made,there were no receiver markings. There are members here though,that can definitely answer this question. Welcome aboard this forum. You'll find the members to be very friendly and helpful.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:52 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Barrel number and serial number on receiver are different
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6795
Re: Barrel number and serial number on receiver are differen
Hey Cam, you have done it again!! What a great photo. I don't know where you came up with this, but I'm glad you did. Sorry members ,but we have been so busy with work that I've not been making any posts here on the forum. I had a few minutes and had to comment on this photo. Thanks for your time, R...
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 4:11 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great 8 Event - Headcount??!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6775
Re: Great 8 Event - Headcount??!!
Fellow members,
I'm sorry to say that due to work and family commitments ,I won't be attending the event. I wish I could attend,but it's not going to happen this year.
Thanks for your time ,
Roger
I'm sorry to say that due to work and family commitments ,I won't be attending the event. I wish I could attend,but it's not going to happen this year.
Thanks for your time ,
Roger
- Wed May 18, 2016 4:08 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Purchase *w/ PICTURES
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15985
Re: New Purchase *w/ PICTURES
Hey fellas,
I don't know alot about these police guns,but I know a great model 81 when I see one.
Congrats on a beautiful rifle acquisition. If Cameron is OK with it ,then I'm sure it is all correct.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
I don't know alot about these police guns,but I know a great model 81 when I see one.
Congrats on a beautiful rifle acquisition. If Cameron is OK with it ,then I'm sure it is all correct.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Tue May 17, 2016 4:17 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 620A Stevens - recent win - in 20 gauge!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7093
Re: 620A Stevens - recent win - in 20 gauge!
Hey Adam,
They worked for me. Good looking 620. My only 520 is also a 20 gauge.
Roger
They worked for me. Good looking 620. My only 520 is also a 20 gauge.
Roger
- Sun May 15, 2016 6:37 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Greetings from NH
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7318
Re: Greetings from NH
Welcome aboard, you will find our members here to be friendly and helpful. If you have any questions,then just ask. Someone will be glad to help you. I see from your forum name that you are a 1911 Colt fan. I'm a true fan of all JMB designed guns,including all his handgun designs. The 1911 Governmen...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:42 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: LOVE STORIES: Your first model 8 (or 81)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14773
Re: LOVE STORIES: Your first model 8 (or 81)
My first model 81 came to me via the fairgrounds guns how in about the late eighties. This was several years after starting my Browning Auto-5 collection. But I was always interested in most of JMB designed guns.s By this time I had already acquired a few Winchester levers,and at least one or two Co...
- Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:53 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: HELP!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10775
Re: HELP!!!!
Hey Rob,
Thanks for the reply. Do you think he could be persuaded to make some more of these stock bolts/screws?
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for the reply. Do you think he could be persuaded to make some more of these stock bolts/screws?
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:24 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: HELP!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10775
Re: HELP!!!!
Hey Rob, I'm glad to see you back on the forum. I had hoped that someone was already making these screws/bolts,etc. I have a late production flat knob model 8, that needs to be taken apart to reposition the little flat spring that fits into a small recess in the receiver,it's name escapes me at this...
Re: TULSA
Guys,it is a Winchester deluxe Model 71 ,not 81
Roger
Roger
Re: TULSA
Hey guys, I just thought I'd check in with my Tulsa report. Jack called me friday night when we all had got into town and gave me his report from the friday show day. On Saturday, I was lucky enuf to talk with Bob Creamer again for a little while. Then Jack and I texted back and forth for a little w...
- Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6735
Re: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
Curdog,
I'll be very excited to see and possibly hold one! My email address is in the address box below. I'd appreciate it if you would let me know where you'll be,so I can look you up.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
I'll be very excited to see and possibly hold one! My email address is in the address box below. I'd appreciate it if you would let me know where you'll be,so I can look you up.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6735
Re: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
I'll be looking forward to being able to meet up with some fellow members. I especially look forward to discussing the carbine conversion with you,curdog. My old machine (Acer tablet) continues to post multiple postings for one deal, and I don't know how to delete them. If you can help,please chime ...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:52 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6735
Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
My plan is for my youngest son and I to attend the spring Tulsa Gunshow. I'm posting this here to see if any members here are going to attend. I know that Jack had expressed an interest,but we haven't dis cussed it any further.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:52 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2999
Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
My plan is for my youngest son and I to attend the spring Tulsa Gunshow. I'm posting this here to see if any members here are going to attend. I know that Jack had expressed an interest,but we haven't dis cussed it any further.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:51 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2939
Tulsa Gunshow April -2-3
My plan is for my youngest son and I to attend the spring Tulsa Gunshow. I'm posting this here to see if any members here are going to attend. I know that Jack had expressed an interest,but we haven't dis cussed it any further.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:06 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: krieger?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6997
Re: krieger?
Sir, That's a nice find you made. It looks to be a true krieger conversion to me also. The guys at s@s huntclub are the true experts,so I'm sure they are correct. It seems to be in great condition. I have a round knob 35 Cal. M-8 Krieger that I am lucky enuf to own. It needs some work to be done on ...
- Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:09 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Barrel for a Model 8
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6821
Re: Barrel for a Model 8
Sir,
I think I may have more than one 30 rem. barrel. I'm out of town for a few days ,but will check it out when I return.
One may be a 30/30 marked barrel. But it will be pricey.
Thanks,
Roger
I think I may have more than one 30 rem. barrel. I'm out of town for a few days ,but will check it out when I return.
One may be a 30/30 marked barrel. But it will be pricey.
Thanks,
Roger
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 2:49 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New FN owner looking for information and advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18849
Re: New FN owner looking for information and advice
My opinion,such as it is, would be to leave it alone. It's been there and done that. Way cool in my book.
Roger
Roger
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:27 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New FN owner looking for information and advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18849
Re: New FN owner looking for information and advice
Sir,
Please do not refinish an FN1900 rifle!!! I would consider that move as sacreligious. These guns are far too rare to screw with them at all. But these are just my opinions.(thirty -five +yrs.) of collecting JMBROWNING designed guns.
Ultimately it's your decision.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Please do not refinish an FN1900 rifle!!! I would consider that move as sacreligious. These guns are far too rare to screw with them at all. But these are just my opinions.(thirty -five +yrs.) of collecting JMBROWNING designed guns.
Ultimately it's your decision.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:05 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Rem. m-8 on gunbroker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6646
Rem. m-8 on gunbroker
Hey guys, Some of you may have been following this auction on Gunbroker. But another m-8 just sold for $1450.00 this evening. I may have been right about the market turning a corner this winter. This rifle was in OK condition,at least as much as one could make out from the pics posted. But I wouldn'...
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:05 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Rem. m-8 on gunbroker
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2987
Rem. m-8 on gunbroker
Hey guys, Some of you may have been following this auction on Gunbroker. But another m-8 just sold for $1450.00 this evening. I may have been right about the market turning a corner this winter. This rifle was in OK condition,at least as much as one could make out from the pics posted. But I wouldn'...
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:04 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Rem. m-8 on gunbroker
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2659
Rem. m-8 on gunbroker
Hey guys, Some of you may have been following this auction on Gunbroker. But another m-8 just sold for $1450.00 this evening. I may have been right about the market turning a corner this winter. This rifle was in OK condition,at least as much as one could make out from the pics posted. But I wouldn'...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Model 8 Buck
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14779
Re: Model 8 Buck
Sir,that's a great rifle,and a nice buck. It's always good to see pics of rem. Model 8s ,and a bonus to get to see your deer from Tenn.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:48 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Did anyone see that Model 8 sell for nearly $3000 on GB??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14092
Re: Did anyone see that Model 8 sell for nearly $3000 on GB?
Hey fellas, I watched this auction carefully last week. I'm on gunbroker at least once a day 365 days a year. If you don't stay in touch with the market nationally,then you can't make intelligent decisions about your investments in your collection. That being said, I was taken aback by this piece an...
- Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:23 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: is this a model 8 round knob butt stock???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7673
Re: is this a model 8 round knob butt stock???
Hey,good for you! Your original question has now been answered. I'm glad it worked itself out. Plus you got some extra parts for nothing extra.
Thanks,
Roger
Thanks,
Roger
- Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 535743
Re: WHERE ARE YOU?
Hey guys, I'm in Iowa,so I'm not that far from Jack in Illinois. He and I have discussed a meeting at his new place and so far I just haven't seen an opening to go over there. As long as I'm invited to this shindig, and I'm given some notice ahead of time. Then I'm in for this opportunity. I've got ...
- Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 535743
Re: WHERE ARE YOU?
Hey guys, I'm in Iowa,so I'm not that far from Jack in Illinois. He and I have discussed a meeting at his new place and so far I just haven't seen an opening to go over there. As long as I'm invited to this shindig, and I'm given some notice ahead of time. Then I'm in for this opportunity. I've got ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: is this a model 8 round knob butt stock???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7673
Re: is this a model 8 round knob butt stock???
Sir, I believe what you have could be a model 8 rondknob stock. I own 6 roundknob model 8s and it looks very similar to them. However, the model 11 shotgun, wasn't checkered in the beginng either . Our old friend Jerry may have known the differences between the two,but I'm not sure of them myself. M...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:33 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 535743
Re: WHERE ARE YOU?
Hey guys, I am also in favor of doing what we can to encourage all our members (old and new) to continue to contribute to our 8/81 forum. I am one of the people who gets too busy with my work(self-employed contractor) to take the time to post items on this forum. I look at this forum though,almost e...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:19 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: What is Jackitis? Pics here***
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9645
Re: What is Jackitis? Pics here***
Hey Jack,
I'm sure going to try to make the April Tulsa show. Maybe it will work out that we both can go again. I hope to see you there in April. But with my work, I never know from one minute to the next whether I'll be freed up enuf to go anywhere. Maybe it'll work out.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
I'm sure going to try to make the April Tulsa show. Maybe it will work out that we both can go again. I hope to see you there in April. But with my work, I never know from one minute to the next whether I'll be freed up enuf to go anywhere. Maybe it'll work out.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:23 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: What is Jackitis? Pics here***
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9645
Re: What is Jackitis? Pics here***
Hey Jack, You beat me to the model 8C s in Tulsa in April. But at least I got the beautiful 25 rem. Model 8 from Tom Ramsey and his father. I look at it in my gunroom and have fond memories of that trip ( my first ever) to the Tulsa guns how. It was fun to finally meet you and Cameron. By the way, m...
- Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:43 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Merry Christmas Y"all!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6194
Re: Merry Christmas Y"all!!!
Hey Cameron, and fellow members, I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.
Roger
Roger
- Sat Dec 19, 2015 7:58 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: hello from NW PA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5343
Re: hello from NW PA
Hey Carl, I just let it go as it was one more thing that I had no time to deal with it. Maybe this winter if things slow down I may consider it again.
Thanks Roger
Thanks Roger
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:14 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: hello from NW PA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5343
Re: hello from NW PA
Sir,
What condition 32 rem. M-8 are you looking for? I may have one for sale.
My email address is in the address box below.
Roger
What condition 32 rem. M-8 are you looking for? I may have one for sale.
My email address is in the address box below.
Roger
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:48 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Introducing Myself
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4694
Re: Introducing Myself
Sir,
I'm from Iowa too. I hunted with m8/81s in the late does season until last year,when they shut it down. I'm really disgusted with our DNR because of it. Let me know where you are located. Welcome aboard. You'll find that the members are helpful here.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
I'm from Iowa too. I hunted with m8/81s in the late does season until last year,when they shut it down. I'm really disgusted with our DNR because of it. Let me know where you are located. Welcome aboard. You'll find that the members are helpful here.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:50 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1914 model 8 .35 rough
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5068
Re: 1914 model 8 .35 rough
Sir, It looks as though it's had a hard and interesting life. I can't tell from the pics you posted,whether it's been reblued, or not. Sarge is correct about the wood cheeks not being sanded too much. It is a round knob pistol grip model 8, which in my book separates it from just about any plain sta...
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:22 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 32 cal. accuracy
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14889
Re: Model 8 32 cal. accuracy
Sir, I've tested all 5 model 8/81 calibers extensively. I can tell you a great degree of certainty that the more free Play there is between the barrel nut and the bushing,the worse your accuracy will be. Think about the Colt 1911 pistol. Same exact system,same exact designer.I can also tell you that...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Out of it for a while
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10050
Re: Out of it for a while
Carl,
Nothing I could say will take away the pain you are feeling now. But rest assured your friends here on the forum are with you in heart and spirit. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Roger
Nothing I could say will take away the pain you are feeling now. But rest assured your friends here on the forum are with you in heart and spirit. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Roger
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 5:28 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 F.B.I. - VIDEO
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6020
Re: Model 81 F.B.I. - VIDEO
Hey Cameron, Thanks so much for the informative video. The one thing I learned,was the lockwasher on the take down screw. I didn't know about that feature. I'm not surprised by this though,because my main area of expertise is the Browning Auto 5 shotguns,and the JMB designed Winchester leverguns. Th...
- Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:56 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Out of it for a while
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10050
Re: Out of it for a while
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck!
Roger
Roger
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:08 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Winchester marked Model 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11040
Re: Winchester marked Model 8
Sir, welcome aboard. I've collected JMB designed Winchester for 35+ yrs. So this rifle is of particular interest to me. Where abouts would one find such an interesting piece of history? I'd love to have this in my collection. You've hit the jackpot here,in my humble opinion. If you decide to sell it...
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Spanish King Alfonso XIII's FN 1900 - SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5508
Re: Spanish King Alfonso XIII's FN 1900 - SOLD
Hey Cam, this is one cool FN1900. What a great piece of history! My personal opinion would be that this is the best investment as far as FN/Browning guns go, that a collector could make. Any gun with celebrity ties, is a good investment piece. Someone got a great piece of history. Thanks for your ti...
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:35 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6127
Re: New member
Sir, welcome to our forum. The members here are all very helpful if you need assistance with your new rifle. I may be interested in your peepsight if you are going to sell it. My email address is in my signature box below. Don't pm me cause I never look at that. Contact me if you want to sell it. Th...
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 8 Barrel is apparently stuck
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3156
Re: Model 8 Barrel is apparently stuck
Sir, I once had an 81 in 300 savage which locked up the barrel all by itself,at a most inoportune time. It was during a follow up shot on a deer at 150-170 yds. My first shot went over the deer's back and hit the snow behind it, so I had adjusted my hold/aim to hopefully hit home, only to discover m...