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WOW

That thing sure is a treat to see.

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What a rare find that was! Surprised there wasn't any that knew before your friend. You gotta get out to the shows and keep your eyes open, rare parts and guns can pop up anywhere.

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Bet that was interesting when you disassembled the shroud.

Pretty cool how the prior owner and or smith kept the firearm in action using the Winchester barrel. I wonder what reamer was used.

How's it shoot?

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Fine examples from J.M.B! I really like those Colts, I don't know if I'll ever buy one

That sling looks familiar to one a member here is selling on gunbroker. Is that where you picked it up?

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Went to one of the good shows in the central part of Pennsylvania this morning. I was looking through everything and a Krieger magazine drew my attention. I asked the woman behind the table if I could check it out. It appeared to be in serviceable condition. I wasn't impressed with the price tag &qu...

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Heres a photo of the new one on the left next to another 81.

I was pleased to see that it was factory wood by having the stamps in the correct locations.

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I've not yet encountered, here in Kanada, an 81 in anything but 300 S or 35 R - I'd grab any in 32! I have run across a couple of "EEK" examples when opening up the barrel jacket, all turned out OK so far. Nice catch Hibby Thanks. Apparently the caliber choices are limited there. Perhaps ...

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Hardrada55 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:59 am That's a pretty one. A .32 is the one I don't have...yet.

Thank you! I imagine it’s not due to the obsolete ammo. I assume you’re a reloader?

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outinthesticks wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:52 am That photo is going DIRECTLY into my diary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The diary ehhh. I’ll take that as a compliment.

As far as the topic goes. I’ve heard some gents on here have good accuracy with cast bullets. I’ve yet to go/try that avenue.

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Perhaps this would get those tight groups? Haha I merely placed the scope upon the rifle, there’s no extra holes in that rifle. This is just for kicks! I updated my smallbore offhand rifle to a modern scope after pulling this old Litschert 12 power off. I just had to get a glimpse of a vintage 2’ lo...

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There’s one maybe 2 of mine that could possibly meet this criteria. At the least, I feel they’re above average springpoles accuracy wise. I have not been messing with them very long at all compared to most on here. Once the stronghold of winter breaks and we get some nicer days I’ll have to try thos...

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Good evening. A new one made it’s way home to me this month. I coined a nickname for this one, I proclaim it my dark horse. I feel finding any 81 chambered in 32 is a pretty rare occurrence. A thread for a different day concerning how rare or not rare some collectors think that chambering is for the...

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$1699.99

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Yes, I see no issue as long as the rifle is in sound condition. Do your due diligence giving the rifle a thorough once over. I don’t believe there’s any FBI issued rifles that had the 25 Remington buffer spring other than the rifles spoken of in preliminary tests. The difference between those 2 spri...

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got it! 300 SAV Is that a good thing? Is one caliber better than another, or is it just a preference thing? -Dan All calibers available to the gun are good. Some are better for those who don’t reload. The 300 SAV and 35 REM are a great choice since they’re still being produced by the big ammo compa...

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Here's a photo I grabbed online to help.

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Thanks for the kind words and the guidance, Hibby. It's a great help to me. Can you direct me to the location that will tell me the caliber? Dan You're certainly welcome! Look at the right side of the receiver, where the action opens. At the front of the opening the rear of the barrel extension wil...

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Very sweet collection of the Belgian beauties.

I believe that's 2 of each type with & without rib correct?

One of these days I'll get my hands on one! They sure are hard to come by.

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Great news it came out easy for you. Have you found a replacement action tube yet?

Do you have any more pictures you care to post showing the gun off?

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Hi Dan. My condolences to you and your family. Welcome to the forum. There is a plethora of knowledge posted here along with members that can help answer most any question that arises. It appears you have a fine 49'er "made in 1949". What caliber is the ol 81? The barrel date code appears ...

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Somehow I mised your last entry on this post. I'm glad to see you found something.

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I haven't had that issue. I imigine one of few types of straight profile extractor tools could do the trick. If you plan to do it yourself take utmost care not to damage the gun. If you feel its above your level, consult with gunsmiths that know their stuff! In case you didn't know you have a VERY r...

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349 ehhh

A seller with prices like that gets a hard pass me.

-back on topic.
I don't see why you couldn't use any of the 3 variations, given you modify the trigger guard to accept left/right side springs.

I assume the original poster is long gone.

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Hi Hibby The Dominion stuff is getting hard to come by here now, as a matter of fact, anything CIL is being actively collected. I feel terrible when i think about how many boxes of Dominion ammo I blasted away mindlessly! The silver rounds are the Peters ammo, the copper hollow points are REM-UMC C...

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Nice collection. You don't see those clips much. The Dominion boxes are cool! I have never seen them in the U.S. It makes sense since I live in PA, if I lived closer to Canada I may have an encounter. That one clip appears to have some very old ammo on it "the silver ones". I have one cart...

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Hi Hibby! This is only the 2nd Model 81E we've ever seen, making these likely the "rarest of the rare" when it comes to 8/81 factory engraved guns. The previous rifle was from around 1947, #32564 Good morning 81POLICE. I wasn't sure if any had been added since you had last updated the inf...

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I saw this the other day and came back to check on the auction. The seller ended the auction early, I don't know why.

Attn. admins and those that run the registry. Was this one in your database?

Real cool getting to see such a rare one pop up.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/921546829

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I feel the D grade was pretty appropriate considering rarity and the condition. The only drawback on it was the aftermarket buttpad that was degraded. There is surely some new happy owners out there from the auction. I concur with Pyrbird on the autoloaders not being appreciated as much as i feel th...

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Got to see the final bids on all before the premiums and added fee's.

I'm assuming the 25-35 stamped one was the cheapest of the bunch due to it not being factory original "wood, barrel?". I figure it came to no less than 1100 by the time new owner takes possession.

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Merry Christmas eve chas. These are not factory but certainly fit the bill. http://www.aperturesnmore.com/product.sc?productId=29&categoryId=31 EDIT- You need the screws to mount the Lyman 41 AT "aka 41R" receiver mounted sight? If you corresponded with the gentleman at apertures and m...

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glad to hear our members are safe.

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Sorry to hear about your loss.

That is a great example of firearms being passed down through the family. I bet they'll be treasured for many more years to come.

If you don't mind post a photo or two of those fine autoloaders.

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Hello

I'm not sure if you mean you're paying for 2 domain names?

If I type in- http://thegreatmodel8.net

If i type in- http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/

They both bring me to the same place.

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That serial is 66600? The serial list puts it in 1932 so I guess it's not right (somehow) I had to relook at the photo and i believe it's 63,600 . I could be wrong. I own a rifle that has a date code "PR' of June of 1924 yet the serial number "517xx" database puts it at the beginning...

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Very cool. Two very nice condition examples.

You may have motivated me to take on of my autoloaders to the running deer shoot. Just to give it a whirl.

Good luck for your big game season if you're getting out at all.

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Pretty cool find, thanks for posting a picture! Finding unused unprimed brass from that era is certainly not a common occurrence. I have 2 unopened boxes of Remington brand unprimed 32 Remington brass, i never dug in to figure when they were made. I had posted them late last year showing them on here.

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Hey Bullpupone, I don’t want to be argumentative, but the last picture you posted regarding my first reply is not the same as the first picture you posted. There are inconsistencies between the two pictures. Make a close examination of the “8” in the last picture to the straight line on the “ B” in...

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Good evening Roger B. From the photos it appears they are cast bullets, not factory "my opinion". One way to tell is checking the head stamps and see if they are all the same or some different. If they are reloads I'd suggest pulling the bullets and reusing them with an appropriate load fo...

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Bull

I just looked at a Williams Catalog from 1984 and it shows the FP-SSM and the 5D-SSM as sights that are to work on the 8's & 81"s, it didn't mention the FP-81. I'm not sure that helps much, you know it was before 1984 at least.

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Hey Roger B.

The repair date code "OYY3" from my understanding would breakdown as such.
O- July
YY- 1952
3- repair

The stamp below the repair code "your production date code" KY would put it at May of 1930 your rifle was stamped.

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Welcome to the forum Butthead. :D I have some family in the state you reside, they are not like the majority out there. You came to the right place to kill your curiosity on this firearm. Your rifle looks like it was manufactured after they put date codes on them. That means you should have a provis...

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Hello Silvermino.

I may be interested in the book and the instructions.

Please email me at
luke.hibbler83@gmail.com

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It looks nice. Great job with the photo's!

Good luck with the sale.

P.S- Let me know if you plan on selling any 81's chambered in 32 REM.

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Welcome to the group from a fellow PA resident. I live in the middle of the state, not much a drive to the little league world series for me. Hope you find yourself as welcome here as I was. There's a plethora of knowledge on tap and posted for most questions here. When you get your Remington Autolo...

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Hello tallen702 Congratulations finding the sight options you were after. The tang mounted peeps look classy on the 8/81’s. As far as removal of the barrel mounted rear. I’d suggest using some oil around it and gently lift continue to work it upwards. Oil and work it for a few days if you’re worried...

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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/910681983

Interesting choice, not my style.

Can’t be sure if it was done for sake of being custom or lack of original part “I’m guessing the latter”.

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Hello Phyrbird.

is this still available?
___Bottom: Williams scope mount for M8-81 & A5 Shotguns w/ one set of rings (both available) should fit all, 4 screws in row

My buddy's father has an 81 that is drilled for a williams scope mount but he doesn't have the mount.

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Here's a bit of info on for you to help make a decision if you're interested in said sight "it's been relisted at a lower price". I purchased the same exact setup from that seller "a different lot" early last month. The example I purchased retained the little arrow on the 41R tha...

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Great job getting it back into service!

I've always appreciated the design and look of them but never jumped on wanting one. There was 4-5 Model G's at a gunshop I went to in Minnesota "Boone's Fine Guns".

Thanks for the information and visuals in the post.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/165014647720?hash=item266ba3b3a8:g:~uIAAOSwNW9hFPqj Good evening fellow enthusiasts. Here's a link to "what appears to me" a BONAFIDE sight set. If you're looking to make yours complete due to missing parts or just looking for a Lyman receiver sight. -no horse in t...

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