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by rem81auto
Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8D
Replies: 8
Views: 6920

Re: Model 8D

jim8008 wrote:Considering everything else, I thought the rifle was worth the money had the stock not been cut.
I would think had the stock not been cut and still priced at 3k that would have been a very good price.
by rem81auto
Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8D
Replies: 8
Views: 6920

Re: Model 8D

jim8008 wrote:$3000 ... but negotiable. Yeah, I'd think so.
That does not sound to unreasonable to me ... Jim what do you think it's worth ??
by rem81auto
Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: round knob m-8
Replies: 3
Views: 3515

Re: round knob m-8

Roger, that is very cool.
by rem81auto
Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: You have the 2013 Blue Book Values? Send to Rem81auto please
Replies: 5
Views: 4883

Re: 2013 Blue Book Values

Heck, we have our own Blue Book of Values right here and his name is Jack :lol:
by rem81auto
Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 81F
Replies: 8
Views: 8946

Re: Model 81F

I am still looking forward to more pics. I would like to see some good shots of the buttstock and forend. tks Dennis
by rem81auto
Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 22884

Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread

Sorry, didn't use a Rem ... nice 6 pt ... 4 0n one side 2 on the other. Dennis
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by rem81auto
Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: *************** CONTEST ***************
Replies: 32
Views: 23071

Re: *************** CONTEST ***************

Hi Jack/Judges, tks for starting the contest and donating the prize it was fun. Dennis
by rem81auto
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 22884

Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread

Cam, that's a super nice buck >>> Congrats. Dennis
by rem81auto
Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 81F
Replies: 8
Views: 8946

Re: Model 81F

?? wouldn't an F Grade's serial number be hand engraved in script.
by rem81auto
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: *************** CONTEST ***************
Replies: 32
Views: 23071

Re: *************** CONTEST ***************

Bringing this oddball back to the surface for those that have not seen it.

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by rem81auto
Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
Replies: 26
Views: 21005

Re: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help

stu_2 wrote:Thank you 81police and Sarge756. Yesterday morning before your posts I took the gun to a professional who has specialized in old guns for 40 years. He said it was only the second Model 81 he's seen in his career.

Stu_2
Yikes, that gunsmith needs to get out more.
by rem81auto
Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Replies: 14
Views: 11612

Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!

It is a cool piece of folkart ... it's not everyday you see 2 deer doin the humpity hump on a hump back rifle. I will stop with the bad jokes now. :D
by rem81auto
Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Replies: 14
Views: 11612

Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!

Pretty cool rifle. I do have a question though is the Moose talking on the phone. LOL
by rem81auto
Thu Oct 17, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Replies: 14
Views: 11612

Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade!

Bob, congrats that's pickin pretty tall cotton :D ... can't wait to see pics. Dennis
by rem81auto
Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: FN 1900 "FOR-SALE" CHECK IT NOW Auction ends Oct. 14, 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 6759

Re: FN 1900 "FOR-SALE" CHECK IT NOW Auction ends Oct. 14, 20

S and S HUNTCLUB wrote:The FN's are pretty rifle's and they feel great in your hands. Congrats to the buyer!
Enjoy Life, Bob and Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB

That's true, the FN's do have a great feel. I agree 100%. Dennis
by rem81auto
Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Darn Near Perfect
Replies: 11
Views: 10507

Re: Darn Near Perfect

Phyrbird wrote:Very pretty Ladies, here in the Midwest we don't get that lucky :(

Sure we do. :D
by rem81auto
Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Darn Near Perfect
Replies: 11
Views: 10507

Re: Darn Near Perfect

What a beauty >> congrats Jack
by rem81auto
Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Pistol Grip Model 8 Pics
Replies: 16
Views: 13509

Re: Pistol Grip Model 8 Pics

Bob, that is a fantastic RPG 8 you have. :shock:
by rem81auto
Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Oh hail FearLessLeader!
Replies: 7
Views: 5719

Re: Oh hail FearLessLeader!

Happy Birthday :D
by rem81auto
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Remington Model 8 vs STEEL!!
Replies: 6
Views: 5362

Re: Remington Model 8 vs STEEL!!

Hi Cam, great video and tks to the S&S guys too. Dennis
by rem81auto
Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Jack1653's latest acquisition
Replies: 16
Views: 13013

Re: Jack1653's latest acquisition

Very cool Jack ... way to go. Dennis
by rem81auto
Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:09 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: A couple recent finds
Replies: 6
Views: 4649

Re: A couple recent finds

Hi Cam, kinda typical ... see pics. Dennis
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by rem81auto
Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: A couple recent finds
Replies: 6
Views: 4649

Re: A couple recent finds

I don't think the rifle was used very much it has very little blue wear ... but it was not cared for and has pitting here and there. I would grade as VG-.
by rem81auto
Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: A couple recent finds
Replies: 6
Views: 4649

A couple recent finds

I found this early 32 Rem. a bit ago and found this nice case last weekend.
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by rem81auto
Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Full Stock Match Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 16820

Re: Full Stock Match Rifle

Jackitis at it's best ... good going. :D
by rem81auto
Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: *************** CONTEST ***************
Replies: 32
Views: 23071

Re: *************** CONTEST ***************

My C Grade 8 in 32 Rem with fairly scarce butt and buttplate.
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by rem81auto
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Model 8 in slow motion
Replies: 14
Views: 10995

Re: Model 8 in slow motion

Very Cool ... tks for posting.
by rem81auto
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: reblueing
Replies: 9
Views: 8177

Re: reblueing

IMHO, the wood looks perfectly fine. I would not do a thing to it.
by rem81auto
Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: my new one
Replies: 3
Views: 3572

Re: my new one

Looks pretty nice >>> congrats
by rem81auto
Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: My first.
Replies: 6
Views: 6398

Re: My first.

Freak, I sell the replacement tang sight filler screws for $9.99 shipped if you need one. Tks Dennis
by rem81auto
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:37 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Need wood!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 3139

Re: Need wood!!!

The guys name is Bob and he has all your needs for the restoration of your 8.... see below

circlebranch@cox.net
by rem81auto
Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:11 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: l
Replies: 4
Views: 5404

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by rem81auto
Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: GOT A MINT IN BOX FN TODAY
Replies: 5
Views: 4849

GOT A MINT IN BOX FN TODAY

Gee, I hope you didn't jump to the conclusion I was talking about the other FN we talk about >>> LOL <<< :lol:. I bet I kick started everybody's heart rate up a bit. Dennis
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by rem81auto
Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
Replies: 16
Views: 10713

Re: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms

Congrats Joe, that looks like a real nice rifle. Dennis
by rem81auto
Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Yesterday's Cool 81 Find
Replies: 9
Views: 8143

Yesterday's Cool 81 Find

I bought 3 81's yesterday but this is the coolest one. The rifle is chambered in 35 Rem and remains in about MINT condition. The rifle also has Kreiger magazine conversion and includes 2 magazines, handmade breakdown wooden case, original rear sight, and paperwork. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Den...
by rem81auto
Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
Replies: 6
Views: 5849

Re: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting

Wonder I if the guide is talking to Kermit on his cell phone ??
by rem81auto
Fri May 31, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?
Replies: 13
Views: 9161

Re: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?

Adam, at one time and for many years I was very active in shooting flintlocks. The lower rifle is pretty much an exact copy of a Pre Rev war Jacob Dickert, Lancaster County Pa rifle. The rifle was built by a good friend of mine back in the 80's ? by the name of Jerry Kirklin. I would guess if anyone...
by rem81auto
Thu May 30, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?
Replies: 13
Views: 9161

Re: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?

Here's a nice custom built N. Carolina 36 cal. of mine. http://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL763/4281410/9002586/405617189.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL763/4281410/9002586/405617193.jpg [imghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL763/4281410/9002586/405617198.jpg][/img] http://pic100.pictur...
by rem81auto
Fri May 10, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Highly Customized 81-D
Replies: 10
Views: 9847

Re: Highly Customized 81-D

Jack, I am glad I could help you out with this rifle. I think it found a good home. Dennis
by rem81auto
Wed May 08, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: F/S MODEL 8 " D GRADE ...
Replies: 3
Views: 5157

Re: F/S MODEL 8 " D GRADE ...

TTT

I will listen to offers. I always consider bidders better than lookers. Tks Dennis
by rem81auto
Mon May 06, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
Replies: 28
Views: 19501

Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos

Thanks Corey, very informative. Dennis
by rem81auto
Mon May 06, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
Replies: 28
Views: 19501

Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos

Matt, I have 2 D grades ... here's a pic of the serial number of one which isn't to far off from yours. I do understand the same hand did not engrave every Rem that went out the door. I am not saying yours is wrong!. I am trying to learn just like everyone else here. I am looking forward to Corey's ...
by rem81auto
Sat May 04, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
Replies: 28
Views: 19501

Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos

Maybe it's just me. I don't know what's going on with the 2nd number but at least to me the 5 looks like it started life as a 7. I could be wrong just sayin ... how about a couple more macro close up pics ?
by rem81auto
Sat May 04, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
Replies: 28
Views: 19501

Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos

I think you did alright but I do have 3 concerns. Number 1. The recoil pad is not correct 2. The buttstock checkering and 3. something bothers me about the serial number engraving.... just my humble opinion.
by rem81auto
Fri May 03, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Shipping is important when buying online
Replies: 7
Views: 6958

Re: Shipping is important when buying online

Rob, bummer about your new rifle but glad for you on the settlement.
by rem81auto
Wed May 01, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Picking up an FN today
Replies: 22
Views: 18063

Re: Picking up an FN today

BD,
All FN'S are 9 m/m or as we know it 35 Rem.
by rem81auto
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Replies: 19
Views: 16908

Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty

Oh Well, still a great find >>> congrats. Dennis
by rem81auto
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Pictures of the FN Manufacturing Plant in 1912
Replies: 6
Views: 7486

Re: Pictures of the FN Manufacturing Plant in 1912

Very cool ... thanks for posting.
by rem81auto
Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:35 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Replies: 19
Views: 16908

Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty

Nice, let's see a pic of the box end.