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by jack1653
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8633

Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area

Hey Tommy,

The Kreiger will work on the model 8 also. I have Kriegers in both model 8 and 81. If you get a chance to get a Krieger jump on it. They certainly make loading and unloading a lot easier.

Kindest Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8633

Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area

Hey Tommy, I am not sure what you mean by “modified 5 round mag”. If you are referring to the Krieger magazine, the answer is no. The P0E company did make some 5 round magazines for the police models. The Connecticut State Police had the 5 shot POE mags for their rifles. Every once in awhile a 15 sh...
by jack1653
Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8633

Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area

Hey Tommy, Welcome to the forum. You picked a good rifle to start your collection of these rifles. It took me several years to get my first police model. Our resident expert on the police models lives in the Dallas area and will be willing to help with specific question about your rifle. He maintain...
by jack1653
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: GB M8 F grade
Replies: 4
Views: 3661

Re: GB M8 F grade

Hey chas1949, I just looked at the listing and this is not an F grade model 8. It has some pretty wood in the stock. The forearm appears to br a Beaver Tail which were on the early model 81. I don’t recall seeing pictures of the style of butt plate that is on this rifle on other model 8 F grades. Th...
by jack1653
Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Oklahoma!
Replies: 8
Views: 5517

Re: Hello from Oklahoma!

Welcome to the forum. I have had some good times in your state when visiting the gun show in Tulsa. Several of the old springpoles have followed me home over the years.

If we can help you with any questions or issues, just ask and someone will try to help.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 4
Views: 3394

Re: New Member

Hey George, Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you join us. There was some good information on the replies to your post and I would echo the same thing. I can empathize with you on what to do with your firearms. At some point all of us who collect firearms will face the dilemma of getting rid of wha...
by jack1653
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: 72 year old Model (81) followed me home
Replies: 8
Views: 6326

Re: 72 year old Model (81) followed me home

Hey Trepang,

You did very well! Those are two good looking rifles. We seldom see rifles of this age in such good condition. You should have some good shooting with these rifles. Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Be careful that you don’t come down with “jackitis “😲😲😲

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Draken says hi
Replies: 5
Views: 3946

Re: Draken says hi

Hey Draken, Welcome to the forum. You can learn about anything regarding your Model 8 by reviewing the various threads that are on this forum. If you want a book about the Remingtons, I would suggest you get a copy of John Henwood’s book about the model 8 and 81. It is a good resource and has a lot ...
by jack1653
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: model 81 problem retracting the bolt handle
Replies: 4
Views: 3362

Re: model 81 problem retracting the bolt handle

Hey danny58, I have experienced this issue several times. I have found in most cases this is a result of the rifle not being clean. The fact that the rifle will function, but with some difficulty when moving the bolt manually tells me that the rifle needs a good cleaning and lubrication. You can do ...
by jack1653
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 Action Spring
Replies: 6
Views: 4172

Re: Model 8 Action Spring

I have number 59 which is a first day production in 1906 and it has a spring tube.
Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 Action Spring
Replies: 6
Views: 4172

Re: Model 8 Action Spring

It would be my opinion that there was suppose to be a spring tube in the receiver. I would bet that if you could check the receiver, you would find that there are theads in the receiver to accept the tube. My guess is that the rifle was shipped with a tube and someone removed it. The reason for remo...
by jack1653
Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2020 **
Replies: 10
Views: 6380

Re: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2020 **

Hey Fellows, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and may we not forget the reason for celebrating Christmas. Whether we have had a good year or a bad year we get through it with the love of Christ and his ever loving peace and joy. Cameron, you have outdone yourself again with this years update...
by jack1653
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: FBI stuff available for restorations
Replies: 3
Views: 4663

Re: FBI stuff available for restorations

Hey Carl,

Just checking in to see if you got the pictures I sent to you on December 3. I never received an acknowledgement so I do not know what to do next. Merry Christmas.

Regards,

Jack
by jack1653
Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Greetings from Michigan
Replies: 2
Views: 2521

Re: Greetings from Michigan

Hey cmdrico7812, The short answer is yes. I have made conversions on both the model 8 and 81 in every caliber. The rifles function very well. You may want to check some of the threads that have been posted on the forum. If you do a search under the topics of “conversions” and “detachable magazines” ...
by jack1653
Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Everyone out to pasture?
Replies: 22
Views: 11463

Re: Everyone out to pasture?

It is hard to remember the objective of draining the swamp when you are up to your butt in alligators!!

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Round knob M8
Replies: 1
Views: 1876

Re: Round knob M8

Yes
by jack1653
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member
Replies: 8
Views: 5456

Re: New member

Hey Guys, Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you guys may be getting a touch of “jackitis”😃😃😃. Not to worry, much. It will definitely hit your pocketbook. There are a group of good guys here that can answer most question that you may have. A lot of your questions can be found by checking the vario...
by jack1653
Fri Mar 06, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 2
Views: 2995

Re: New Member

Hey oldsetter,

Welcome to the forum. I would think you could expect to pay more than $5,000.00 for one of these rare rifles. There were not that many produced and to find one in mint condition could fetch a pretty penny. Keep us posted and show some pictures please.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: stuck cam pin
Replies: 3
Views: 3571

Re: stuck cam pin

Hey Cryano4747,

With the bolt assembly resting on a flat wood surface, use a steel punch as close to the same diameter of the cam pin and strike the punch firmly with a hammer and the pin should free itself from the bolt. I have used this method many times and it will work.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: The Model 81 in 25REM.
Replies: 17
Views: 17911

Re: The Model 81 in 25REM.

Hey MinnesotaDan, We are always interested in seeing pictures of member’s rifles. I have two of the 81-25’s. The first is the one mentioned in this thread. I got the second one when I purchased a collection out of Virginia. While I believe it is an authentic rifle, the previous owner had tapped the ...
by jack1653
Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: HELP Side Scope Mounting Plate Broke Off
Replies: 3
Views: 3868

Re: HELP Side Scope Mounting Plate Broke Off

Curdog has retired from gunsmithing after 30 years.
by jack1653
Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Light Restoration on .30 Rem #8
Replies: 10
Views: 9901

Re: Light Restoration on .30 Rem #8

The third number is a 7. The last could be a 9 but the picture is hard to tell. Good springpole regardless.
by jack1653
Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Light Restoration on .30 Rem #8
Replies: 10
Views: 9901

Re: Light Restoration on .30 Rem #8

I don’t think so.
by jack1653
Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Light Restoration on .30 Rem #8
Replies: 10
Views: 9901

Re: Light Restoration on .30 Rem #8

It looks like 15740 to me.
by jack1653
Thu May 16, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New recruit from Central Pa
Replies: 10
Views: 23042

Re: New recruit from Central Pa

Hey Hibby, No doubt about it! You definitely are showing the strong symptons of “jackitis”. I can recall those early years when all I wanted was one more to complete a set. Just one more and I will be satisfied, I thought. WRONG!! Many years have past and every once in a while I get a relapse and ha...
by jack1653
Sat May 11, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8/81 Barrel Takedown tool
Replies: 10
Views: 9873

Re: Model 8/81 Barrel Takedown tool

Hey Sarge,

Another example of good craftsmanship!! I like the wood block idea and will be making one for myself. I know that takedown tool will make disassembly a lot easier. Congratulations on your creations and will await some feedback on how it works for you.

Kindest Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sat May 11, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8/81 Barrel Dent Raiser tool
Replies: 2
Views: 3914

Re: Model 8/81 Barrel Dent Raiser tool

Hey Sarge, You have a really nice tool. The machinist did a great job of creating a tool that will surely make removing dents a whole lot easier. If you were closer, I would be making some regular trips to see you take those dents out of the jacket. I could bring some jackets so you could practice. ...
by jack1653
Sat May 11, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Back from the dead, I am!
Replies: 22
Views: 187843

Re: Back from the dead, I am!

Hey Adam,

I have sent you a Private Message.

Jack
by jack1653
Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Back from the dead, I am!
Replies: 22
Views: 187843

Re: Back from the dead, I am!

Hey Adam,

I will be happy to send some pictures of the Krieger magazine. Give me a few days to get things together. I will try and get them before I leave for Cape Cod next week. If I don’t, I will get them when I return in May.

Regards,

Jack
by jack1653
Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Back from the dead, I am!
Replies: 22
Views: 187843

Re: Back from the dead, I am!

Glad to see you back on line. That shoulder surgery is no fun. The rehab is what takes forever. When I had my repair, the old pain was gone but the physical therapy brought on new pains. It took me almost all year to get back to normal. I will be looking forward to seeing your posts again. Regards, ...
by jack1653
Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo
Replies: 8
Views: 9313

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

A nice set of rifles that shows some of the nice features. Could be a touch of jackitis setting in. Keep up the collecting.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Hey Carl,

You might be right. I dont recall seeing this post and am impressed with the pictures and subsequent postings about the rifle. What was the round thing that sparked interest among the cookie lovers? Take care.

Regards,

Jack
by jack1653
Sat Mar 02, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hi from a new old guy
Replies: 7
Views: 6993

Re: Hi from a new old guy

Hey GrampyTom, Welcome to the forum! You sure know how to make a grand entrance with the model 81 D. There aren’t many of these rifles and to find one just waiting to be bought is very unusal. I am glad to see you give it a good home. We will be waiting to see more pictures of this beauty. Regards, ...
by jack1653
Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Hunting in the Adirondacks
Replies: 15
Views: 23196

Re: Hunting in the Adirondacks

Hey Maynard,

Welcome to the forum. What a great picture!! Thank you for sharing it with us. The pictures of the catalog are very good. I haven’t seen one like this before. Imagine buying a brand new model 8 for $58.10.!!

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Krieger conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 5825

Re: Krieger conversion

Hey Luke, I think the Krieger’s are very difficult to find and may be considered rare. They often command a higher price than a fixed magazine. If you do a lot of shooting you will appreciate how easy it is to load and to unload the rifle. Prices can be all over the place will depend on the conditio...
by jack1653
Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Another restoration completed
Replies: 10
Views: 9070

Re: Another restoration completed

Hey Sarge,

What a great job on the restoration!! You certainly had a challenge and I can appreciate the effort it took to get it looking great. I think the model 11’s are great looking shotguns. That Browning look is certainly recognizable. Congratulations.

Kindest Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Hey Guys, I want to Thank each of you for your replies to the collection. Your replies have been very complimentary and have brought back a lot of good memories. I am glad that several of you were able to see the collection at our “Model 8 & 81 Meet and greet”. I was glad to see Joe and Carl bus...
by jack1653
Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Hey Guys, I found another thread where I had requested help from members about what would be an ideal set of these rifles. The replies from many of you resulted in additional sets that I put together. You can read about it by going to the link I have listed. http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.co...
by jack1653
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Hey Guys, I had another idea that may show additional rifles that are in my collection that may not be in the Sets and pictures in the first posting. I know in some cases there will be repeats but it is hoped that there will be more detail of the rifle. What I am providing below are links to the var...
by jack1653
Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New recruit from Central Pa
Replies: 10
Views: 23042

Re: New recruit from Central Pa

Hey Luke, Welcome to the forum. Thank you for your service! You are at the right spot to learn about these rifles. The 35 is a good round and you can still buy ammo for it. The 25 is a good round but finding ammo is tough. Reloading can help sove that problem. We will look forward to seeing some add...
by jack1653
Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Sights for Model 8
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Re: Sights for Model 8

Hey Carl,

I have examples of all but No. 17, 18 and 20. I have never seen them but it would be nice to get one.

Regards,

Jack
by jack1653
Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Sights for Model 8
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Sights for Model 8

Hey Guys,

Someone recently was asking about the sights that came on the model 8. I found the attached literature in some of my papers onthe model 8. Note the prices way back then!

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Here is more. Another set consists of model 81 FBI rifles in30 caliber. There are six rifles in this set consisting of early and late models. 81police has made postings on the forum about these rare rifles. Probably my favorite set consists of sixteen FN Model 1900 rifles. In Set Thirteen, I selecte...
by jack1653
Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

The saga continues. I cannot tell you when I decided to put together the first grouping of rifles. I do remember that the early years went very slow and I had not got the bug to put together a set. I think that getting John Henwood’s book was the main factor in getting serious about collecting the R...
by jack1653
Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Hey Guys, When I started putting these sets together, I thought with all the rifles in my collection it would be easy. But, I soon found out it would require a lot of work. It would require the handling of more than 220 rifles, examining and separating them based on condition, caliber, grade and uni...
by jack1653
Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:10 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Hey canuck, Thanks for the comments and questions. At the age of 76, I have been with guns as far back as I can remember. I have pictures of me at the age of 3-4 holding my Grandpa’s shot gun which I still have. I bought the first Remington Model 81 in 1985 because it reminded me of the Browing A-5....
by jack1653
Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Re: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Put thumb and finger on picture then spread them.
by jack1653
Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Owner, Questions About My Model 81
Replies: 6
Views: 6182

Re: New Owner, Questions About My Model 81

Hey ksmitty, Welcome to the forum! Happy to have you among us. Congratulations on your purchase. The 300 isa good round and you can still buy it. I will try and answer some of your questions. The rifle has been reblued. The bluing is not the typical slow-rust that you will find on these rifles. The ...
by jack1653
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!
Replies: 39
Views: 37512

Ahlberg Collection ** Picture Heavy!

Dear Members and Guests, After much deliberation, encouragement and assistance I have put together some comments and pictures of some of my Remington Model 8, Model 81 and FN Model 1900 rifles. Cameron will begin posting the pictures tomorrow. I hope that you will enjoy seeing the rifles. John Henwo...
by jack1653
Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8C -35 Remington
Replies: 13
Views: 11333

Re: Model 8C -35 Remington

Hey Roger,

A great find! It is a beauty and it looks to be in excellent condition. Defintely worth the wait. Congratulations.

Kindest Regards,

Jack