Fred,
Thanks, we should follow up on an alternative like this. Might save a rifle or 2. Metal fatigue is going to get these springs one of these days.
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- Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:04 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Need buffer spring for .35 remington
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5061
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:24 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Need buffer spring for .35 remington
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5061
Re: Need buffer spring for .35 remington
KISS -- Why not a round coil with near Identical specs? I'm interested...
- Fri May 08, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member with Model 81
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4245
Re: New Member with Model 81
We have a lot of fun, a lot of sharing. Welcome
- Mon May 04, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: WTT Parts and more
- Replies: 30
- Views: 30506
Re: WTT Parts and more
Want to sell: Update 9/21 Starting at top left; Griffin & Howe base for M8-81 or A5 style shotguns. One left Lyman 41AT receiver sight Sold one last one still for sale Extractor for 25-30-32 Remington calibers Bolt link pin should fit all Bolt lock rocker should fit all Bottom: Williams scope mo...
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Research on Serial #s
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4350
Re: Research on Serial #s
Got no replies.
Any of these Ladies out there?
In a month or so I may bump this again, once.
Any of these Ladies out there?
In a month or so I may bump this again, once.
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:37 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Pitkin.Louisiana
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8318
Re: New member from Pitkin.Louisiana
KT,
Would you be so kind to send me a couple pics? Please use my email as my message box stays too full
Carl
carlsandage@yahoo.com
Would you be so kind to send me a couple pics? Please use my email as my message box stays too full
Carl
carlsandage@yahoo.com
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:31 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Ejection issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8047
Re: Ejection issues
Yep, Our Ladies need a bath & a shave at least every 10 years.
Be careful though they made a Charmin commercial about too much handling
Be careful though they made a Charmin commercial about too much handling
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: scope mount identification
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4876
Re: scope mount identification
This is probably a Jeager, perhaps one of a kind. I have communicated with the current family( still in the business) There have been lots on our fiendly auction site, but none for our Ladies. A side note: are you sure the holes are not below the rib in the side of the frame? There is a different ma...
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:22 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Research on Serial #s
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4350
Research on Serial #s
OK I find I need to follow in Jack's footsteps. I am doing some digging & research to find some rifle(s). If you might have (know of) Model 81s with the following numbers I am interested in history or info. I might consider a purchase if I get lucky. I have discussed this with some of our leadin...
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:09 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello from Indiana
- Replies: 8
- Views: 28448
Re: Hello from Indiana
Requires repeated infusions of gun oil, powder smoke, :lol: and be aware from personal experience there is no cure or remission, only a fear you might miss THE one. :oops: Then a period of restoration fever. With complications of 0.00% gunsmiths that will do quality work. :twisted: :twisted: Finally...
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:29 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: US trials Rifle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8282
Re: US trials Rifle
I'm impressed
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:22 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: New Model 8 owner with dating question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6936
Re: New Model 8 owner with dating question
You found a smith that actually worked on it?? Wow
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:16 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello from Indiana
- Replies: 8
- Views: 28448
Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome
When your Lady arrives, be careful, they all wanna join up with relatives. It's called Jackitis
When your Lady arrives, be careful, they all wanna join up with relatives. It's called Jackitis
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:14 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB Magazine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2978
Re: WTB Magazine
I might be able to help, which mag you need? There are 3 or 4. Send me a Pic(s) of what you need:
carlsandage@yahoo.com
Note: from experience these are NOT a drop in; require fitting in most cases. Got a good smith, I don't....
carlsandage@yahoo.com
Note: from experience these are NOT a drop in; require fitting in most cases. Got a good smith, I don't....
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:33 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Old Verses New 35rem chamber
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5058
Re: Old Verses New 35rem chamber
Some help for headspace measurements:
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety. ... b8f#p19378
Hoernady finally came out with an affordable headspace tool.
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety. ... b8f#p19378
Hoernady finally came out with an affordable headspace tool.
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Scam alert
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4419
Scam alert
there's a new scam going on: :twisted: Alexi calls, claims there is an IPhone from amazon to be sent to Bakersfield Cal. :roll: Tells you to call a #, DON'T do it. :oops: Amazon NEVER calls like this, they know about it. Have pity on the crew in "Bakersfield". They're in for it. :twisted: ...
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:55 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: FBI stuff available for restorations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4710
Re: FBI stuff available for restorations
Cam U got email, please.
Carl
Carl
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:11 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Scoped 8
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6474
Re: Scoped 8
That is unusual. I like. You realize it's a pre-Model 8, referred to a Self Loading Rifle? I'd be real curious if the tang stock screw is in a second tapped hole of the frame tang. A semi grip tang on the early rifles is also unusual. The smith that added the 81 trigger group & stock looks like ...
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:39 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Bolt will not move from closed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5723
Re: Bolt will not move from closed
Safety first :!: :!: :!: Take a wood dowel, hold the end to where you can see the extractor end on top of the closed bolt. (the forward position) Mark or hold with fingers at the muzzle. That should be about the length from the bolt face to the muzzle. Gently slide the dowel in the barrel, SLOWLY. I...
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:14 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Bolt will not move from closed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5723
Re: Bolt will not move from closed
Can you release the barrel assy as in takedown? Is the safety up?
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: FBI stuff available for restorations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4710
FBI stuff available for restorations
Ladies & Gents, I recently fell into a windfall. I've been pursuing an FBI model for years with no luck here in SOKY. Bidding has not worked due to cash flow, always under. But I had a run of luck. :mrgreen: . I have received 4 ea barrel assemblies with distinctive FBI characteristics. :D Three ...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Very tight barrel nut
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3455
Re: Very tight barrel nut
Wish I could find a smith that would do right. All in this area are either "Bubbas" or 10X expensive. Plus they act like they wish you had never darkened their door.
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:40 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: FBI BARREL ASSEMBLY?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3128
Re: FBI BARREL ASSEMBLY?
UHJ,
Ya just hadda go & bid on it. Curses FoilED again
For the record, I put in a offer but was rejected...
Maybe another day
Ya just hadda go & bid on it. Curses FoilED again
For the record, I put in a offer but was rejected...
Maybe another day
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:35 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: New Model 8 owner with dating question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6936
Re: New Model 8 owner with dating question
Be sure to check for mushrooming of the firing pin or the bolt carrier. They can wear over years of strikes. I always pull the bolt back half way & release the hammer to relieve the springs on my Ladies. That also prevents a dry fire on the firing pin.
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:26 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: To disassemble or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8786
Re: To disassemble or not?
I agree, the lady may look fair on the outside. In the barrel jacket it's usually decades of dust & oil varnish if you're lucky. Lots of penetrating oil, soak for a week, maybe a heat gun, plus tools to remove the barrel nut & bushing. Sometimes the barrel bushing is very challenging. It too...
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 7:49 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Custom butt
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3068
Re: Custom butt
One of my 81s had a similar treatment, only in cream colored plastic. Luckily the stock was not modded. Plus the the original plate with correct ser# handy when I got her. I'm pretty sure the top bolt toe plate will be a challenge to find. I've only seen two.
- Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:13 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Greetings from Virginia
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4106
Re: Greetings from Virginia
You Rascal :!: :!: :!: :evil: Two FBIs, just a few years apart :mrgreen: Only ones I've seen was at Jack's, a couple online that should have been mine, but others wanted them more of course. Any way welcome to our community, if you ever need one of the takedown bolts for your Ladies I probably got t...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: British proof marks on Model 8?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8210
Re: British proof marks on Model 8?
It is odd. It is a M8. While I know little of British proofs, could it be they were applied when the rifle was imported? I believe all that were imported legally had to be proofed before delivery. Don't rule out the lend lease, I read somewhere there was a lot of stuff sent to be in service. Not onl...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:54 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Ejection issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8047
Re: Ejection issues
Does the last round hold the bolt back? That's a good indicator if the action is cycling fully. Gunk & varnish is a battle with our ladies, they like a good bath at least every 10 :shock: years. Just be real careful to catch all the parts when disassembling, they can be a issue getting replaceme...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:49 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Pitkin.Louisiana
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8318
Re: New member from Pitkin.Louisiana
Welcome
Got means Pics??
Got means Pics??
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4720
Re: Happy Thanksgiving
I believe we all could take a minute to be thankful. Just exhale, hold it for that minute.
Now realize there is air to inhale.
It is the little things we forget to be thankful for; in living, with family, and fellowship. It's good to notice....
Carl
Now realize there is air to inhale.
It is the little things we forget to be thankful for; in living, with family, and fellowship. It's good to notice....
Carl
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: engraved lady "d" 4 grade
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6824
Re: engraved lady "d" 4 grade
Dude,
You know you got the sister of one of my M8s Sights & all
Check some of my early posts for the Pics; they are almost twins...
You know you got the sister of one of my M8s Sights & all
Check some of my early posts for the Pics; they are almost twins...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:38 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Knowledge @ a serial number
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6110
Re: Knowledge @ a serial number
emailed.
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:47 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Knowledge @ a serial number
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6110
Knowledge @ a serial number
Cam,
I got a nice buttstock recently. Checkered, flat semi-pistol grip. Could I send you an email to check if It's in your data? One of our ladies may have fallen.
Carl
I got a nice buttstock recently. Checkered, flat semi-pistol grip. Could I send you an email to check if It's in your data? One of our ladies may have fallen.
Carl
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:42 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: WTT Parts and more
- Replies: 30
- Views: 30506
Re: WTT Parts and more
Huser,
I'm in process of cool weather catchup from hot season, will check soon. Know I've got some washers, just need to verify if they fit the 35 bbl. (these also should fit the 300Sav bbl) If you please it could be after T-day, OK?
Carl
I'm in process of cool weather catchup from hot season, will check soon. Know I've got some washers, just need to verify if they fit the 35 bbl. (these also should fit the 300Sav bbl) If you please it could be after T-day, OK?
Carl
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: FBI Model 81
- Replies: 19
- Views: 69218
Re: FBI Model 81
Nice Pics. I have the takedown screw, the sights, a 30R rifle. Just not the FBI rifle. TTHHHPPPTTT :!: :( Of course with the loss of the Remington records, documenting FBI rifles is near impossible. I noticed from your photos the rifle appears to be one with the brazed barrel jacket. Thats a reliabi...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:44 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: new model 81 owner, general ?'s
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24614
Re: new model 81 owner, general ?'s
Thanks Cam, on one of my lists now....
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Weaver support Heads up
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5234
Weaver support Heads up
Weaver support/repair/ warranty is now handled by Bushnell. Seems they are being assimilated. Repair web page will not accept Weaver data -- or give you a repair tag #. On hold phone support is 15-25 in que wait times are 30m - hour. If the scope is older than 1986 it is repair only service. You pay...
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:32 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: FS: Rear Picatinny Red Dot Mount.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11950
Re: FS: Rear Picatinny Red Dot Mount.
Fred, I'm impressed. Give me a week or so, think I'm gonna get a couple, please.
Carl
Carl
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:11 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18553
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18553
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:04 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18553
Re: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
I can dig it. You are right the "to the left" scope does make for odd ergonomics. But so does straight up ejection. If you come up with a viable option for our Ladies I'm sure there would be lots of interest here. JMB was an innovative designer at worst, we can follow his example.
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:27 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5504
Re: Shooting Vintage Ammo
Try these:
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/pr ... ctId/11930
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/ca ... goryId/131?
That 160g flextip is BBAADDD
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/pr ... ctId/11930
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/ca ... goryId/131?
That 160g flextip is BBAADDD
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:23 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18553
Re: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
Look for it, one of our guys drilled a short rail for the rear sight boss & mounted a reflex sight. A shotgun scope could be mounted the same. BUT you could try the Pachymar mount, the Griffin & Howe, or the Williams mounts. Yes they require drill/tap of the receiver, but the G&H mount h...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:03 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18553
Re: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
Fred, I've tried several solutions for these. They are 6-40. All my factory screws fit a screw checker plate with only minimal play. I've had about a dozen of the 8-81s & all have had no issues w/ factory or aftermarket 6-40s. Even my spare sight mount blocks are the same. You mentioned your scr...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5504
Re: Shooting Vintage Ammo
KW, That 25 looks heavily burnished on the case body. If powder degraded, & gave hi psi it could cause this. You might consider pulling the remaining bullets, the primers, & annealing the case necks. It won't help body splits but can make a difference on the case necks. Unfortunately the old...
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Good one Got away
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5993
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:47 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Segmented follower spring
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4534
Re: Segmented follower spring
This is a standard "old" spring. Wide leaves to the back.
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:31 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: New Model 8 Question. Why is bolt not catching on empty.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2744
Re: New Model 8 Question. Why is bolt not catching on empty.
A. check and see if the magazine release button spring is on top of the rail on the left side. Disassembly to fix. B. I had one that the bolt stop rocker parts were not installed correctly. Same fix, gotta disassemble to put stuff right. One thing look for a bent or worn leaf (V) spring on inside th...
- Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:36 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN information from old catalogues
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10812
Re: FN information from old catalogues
Canuck, you are a rascal I recall an old flick about some raccoons trashing a hunting cabin. Know anything bout that