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by In The Ten Ring
Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Model 8A "Factory Checkered"
Replies: 19
Views: 14501

Re: Model 8A "Factory Checkered"

"inordinate amount of discussion"....yes...this site is a bit reserved when it comes to posting. :lol: Jim, you didn't bid on that rifle because...... :lol: When I first saw this rifle for sale I nearly did a cartwheel. I emailed the seller and got the information he promises on the ad to ...
by In The Ten Ring
Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Model 8A "Factory Checkered"
Replies: 19
Views: 14501

Re: Model 8A "Factory Checkered"

I thought about it and was a bit dismayed when I saw it on here but it goes both ways. People have posted ebay finds for me on here and I appreciated it. My first gun forum (Parallax Bill's Curio and Relics Forum) had strict rules about posting current auctions and that got programmed into me. I jus...
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:11 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 81 owner
Replies: 2
Views: 3711

Re: Model 81 owner

I was a ZEP sales rep and I have had good luck with ZEP 45 and ZEP Twister on stuck screws. I think Home Depot carries ZEP products. You might could try applying heat with a soddering iron to the screw itself. It could have been locktited down.......we never know what idiot owned this thing before u...
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911
Replies: 5
Views: 5513

Re: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911

Thanks man but I beat you to it. :mrgreen:

Looks like I'll be taking my bolt apart......good experience! :lol:
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Where to find an extractor?
Replies: 2
Views: 3298

Where to find an extractor?

My new-to-me 1911 Model 8 won't extract and the extractor appears to be missing its edges like my 1906 which does extract. Where can I find a .35 Remington extractor?
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911
Replies: 5
Views: 5513

Re: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911

OK, who has an extractor they'd sell?
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:52 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911
Replies: 5
Views: 5513

Re: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911

Oh oo! Houston, we have a problem.

It feeds from the magazine but fails to extract. Looking at the profile of it compared to my 1906 Model 8, the extractor appears to have the edges missing. The extractor does have a "35" stamped on it.

Broken extractor?
by In The Ten Ring
Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911
Replies: 5
Views: 5513

New-to-me: Model 8 from 1911

This is my first Armslist.com purchase. I have only once before bought a weapon via a website that wasn't through gunbroker. The seller really set me at ease and I went for it. Model 8 from 1911. The seller had removed the rear peep so I put an ebay Lyman on it just to get the feel (I think that sel...
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Went ahead and hit "buy now."
Replies: 8
Views: 8287

Re: Went ahead and hit "buy now."

Once I catch a break, I'll get you guys some good pics. I have a camera now.
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: MARBLES tang sights on ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 4077

Re: MARBLES tang sights on ebay

I have a Marble on my 1906 model rifle but I have to use a screw driver on the tab to get the sight to flip up. Is that normal?
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 81 Krieger Conversion .300 Savage
Replies: 15
Views: 15705

Re: Model 81 Krieger Conversion .300 Savage

Recoil pads are for today's "man." :lol: I used to shoot a lot of Mauser matches and there is nothing like sustained firing of the 7.92 x 57 mm projectile from the prone position to make one want a cushion on one's shoulder. However, I tend to think all rifles need steel buttplates, iron s...
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Model 8A "Factory Checkered"
Replies: 19
Views: 14501

Re: Model 8A "Factory Checkered"

I emailed the seller on that one. He was in touch with someone from this site concerning the rifle.
by In The Ten Ring
Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:13 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: A day at the range
Replies: 12
Views: 9041

Re: A day at the range

How about just replacing the rear sight?
by In The Ten Ring
Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: MARBLES tang sights on ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 4077

Re: MARBLES tang sights on ebay

Link?
by In The Ten Ring
Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:57 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Willliams SM 81 scope mount
Replies: 13
Views: 12425

Re: Willliams SM 81 scope mount

No worries man but could you keep your eyes open for me?
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:06 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Old Newspaper article on Model 8 and Erick Hutchins
Replies: 4
Views: 5378

Re: Old Newspaper article on Model 8 and Erick Hutchins

It looks like I will be going to VT this spring and with Maine being so close, I might just "pop" over there and see what I can find in the gun shops. Maybe I'll find some Model 8's...
by In The Ten Ring
Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: My ladies of the woods
Replies: 6
Views: 6667

Re: My ladies of the woods

I have jumped on three Model 8's and 81's this year already and I'm seriously tempted to buy another.

The next time I see a decent .25 Rem and I have the cash, I'm going to go for it just like you did.

Congrats on your collection! Do you hunt with and shoot these?
by In The Ten Ring
Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Willliams SM 81 scope mount
Replies: 13
Views: 12425

Re: Willliams SM 81 scope mount

"Thin the herd....?"

Do you happen to have a Weaver T8 mount? I need one for my 1906 that has been previously drilled.
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Henwood's book, anyone else buy it?
Replies: 17
Views: 13582

Henwood's book, anyone else buy it?

I bought it and now I can't seem to put it down.

Anyone else?
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Old Newspaper article on Model 8 and Erick Hutchins
Replies: 4
Views: 5378

Re: Old Newspaper article on Model 8 and Erick Hutchins

So what you are saying is that we need to get up to Maine to gun shows and pawn shops? I may get up to VT this spring and if I do, Maine isn't far away......
by In The Ten Ring
Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

Thanks for the pictures and help guys. I'll try and remove the stock springs tomorrow.
by In The Ten Ring
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Got the 1906!
Replies: 8
Views: 7191

Re: Got the 1906!

Oh that's great! *I don't like tattoos anyway.

Have you shot her? How comfortable is the scope to use as it looks rather high.

*Nice RR pictures.
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Now I have pics! 1906 with peep sight.
Replies: 3
Views: 5005

Re: Now I have pics! 1906 with peep sight.

Thanks man. If you or anyone here happens to have a Weaver T8 scope mount, let me know something. *The one on ebay just now, someone wanted more than I did. :(
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

With the safety on, the bolt barely moves 1/16"

but with the safety off, the bolt moves nearly 1/2."

Image
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

BREAKTHROUGH! Well, not that one, but I think I was able to ascertain that it's not the safety blocking the bolt. I peered through the receiver slot of my Model 8 and then I knew what to look for. The stuck bolt rifle's safety isn't moving independently of the lever...so locking lugs? Now I tried th...
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Which do you like better and why?
Replies: 5
Views: 4409

Re: Which do you like better and why?

I had read that story before during my (complete) reading of all hunting stories on the site.

I like the Hi Viz front sight and may have to get one (or several) of those myself.

Yes, if one is a site admin one should hunt with an 8 or 81! :D

Very nice rifle and kill.
by In The Ten Ring
Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

Will try this advice today!

I think I can see the inside part of the safety and it is not parallel with the outside safety.
by In The Ten Ring
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

Robopump,

As soon as I get a hold of the right size of punch, I am going to remove the trigger guard and magazine and then I should have a better look at what's up.
by In The Ten Ring
Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Got the 1906!
Replies: 8
Views: 7191

Re: Got the 1906!

Wow.....a 1908 in .25 Rem? That's great. The next .25 Rem I see (and I can afford if) I'm going to get it. My 1906 is .35 Remington. It's such a light-weight rifle I bet it kicks pretty good! I'm going to try it out whenever I get a chance and then hunt with it next season. I've always liked older w...
by In The Ten Ring
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Model 81 - 30 Remington FOR SALE
Replies: 3
Views: 4669

Re: Model 81 - 30 Remington FOR SALE

As soon as you figure out how much you do want, let me know. I'd like to buy that.
by In The Ten Ring
Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Which do you like better and why?
Replies: 5
Views: 4409

Re: Which do you like better and why?

I like the Williams too.....once I get my 1936 M81 fixed I hope to try it out since it has one.
by In The Ten Ring
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

Well thanks man. Robopump called today and walked me through removing the buttstock. Another member thinks the safety lever on the inside of the receiver is moving independent of that the outside lever does.....I am going to remove the triggerguard and see if that is the case. Maybe I can do that to...
by In The Ten Ring
Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Newcomer with an FN 1900
Replies: 37
Views: 33781

Re: Newcomer with an FN 1900

A range report will be forthcoming as soon as I have established a supply of ammunition in this silly American caliber. Seriously, what's wrong with plain old 9.3x53R and 6.5x54 Mannlicher-Schoenauer? Well... um... Oh, never mind. I also heard an American saying, can't quite remember it exactly but...
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:38 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Re: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

I tried to remove the stock, in order to try and remove the trigger guard assembly BUT the Williams sight appears to be preventing this by sitting on top of the stock. Can you see what I mean in the pic? Is it correct then to remove the Williams peep sight before trying to remove the stock? http://i...
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?
Replies: 18
Views: 14160

Bolt will not unlock....what do I do?

Here is my Model 81 in .35 Remington. 1936 manufacture. I have removed the forearm and unscrewed the under barrel lug but the bolt and barrel remain locked together. You can see the safety is off. How do I unlock the bolt? (The weapon is not loaded). Should I go ahead and remove the buttstock and tr...
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: Newcomer with an FN 1900
Replies: 37
Views: 33781

Re: Newcomer with an FN 1900

What a beautiful firearm! Anyone notice the solid rib atop the barrel sleeve? It's like an Auto 5, except it's a rifle. :D

Do enjoy it sir and then give it to me, because giving it to me is just the right thing to do. :lol:

We demand a range report!
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Which do you like better and why?
Replies: 5
Views: 4409

Which do you like better and why?

Rephrasing this one.

Which do you like better and why?

Tang-mounted peep sights:

Marbles?

Lyman?

Redfield?

Williams?
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Now I have pics! 1906 with peep sight.
Replies: 3
Views: 5005

Now I have pics! 1906 with peep sight.

Finally! I got myself a camera and a memory card. Here are some pics I just uploaded. http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t544/SKIandSKY/PTDC0002_zpsam7vstv8.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t544/SKIandSKY/PTDC0001_zpsxovxmeox.jpg http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t544/SKIandSKY/PTDC0003_zp...
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Limitations of the peep sight.
Replies: 3
Views: 3550

Re: Limitations of the peep sight.

I think my 1906 example has its Marbles peep shimmed on one side.
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Lyman 310 tool in 25 Rem on FleaBay
Replies: 4
Views: 3966

Re: Lyman 310 tool in 25 Rem on FleaBay

I believe you. :geek:
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Found some stripper clips.
Replies: 8
Views: 8223

Re: Found some stripper clips.

Well that's good news.
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:12 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Guns for a Friend
Replies: 2
Views: 4705

Re: Guns for a Friend

A fellow on my FB page has a Model 14 in .35 Remington that looks very nice. He is open to offers.
by In The Ten Ring
Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:40 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Got the 1906!
Replies: 8
Views: 7191

Re: Got the 1906!

Well thanks man. I am very excited about it and hope to get it into the woods next year.

If I come across any more 1906's and have the money, I'll certainly try to scoop those up. Right now I really want both the .25 and .32 Remingtons but I realize I need to become a reloader.
by In The Ten Ring
Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Got the 1906!
Replies: 8
Views: 7191

Re: Got the 1906!

Wow man thanks! That's great.

It has an extra hole in it but who cares? I guess it would have to be modified to put on a modern scope but hey, it's a start, if I win it.
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Importance of takedown washer
Replies: 1
Views: 3211

Re: Importance of takedown washer

Oh thanks man! I haven't taken my Rem's apart yet but I plan on it.
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Lyman 310 tool in 25 Rem on FleaBay
Replies: 4
Views: 3966

Re: Lyman 310 tool in 25 Rem on FleaBay

I saw that. I don't know much at all about reloading so I will have to let that pass. At some point I hope to get a .25 Remington example and I hope to know how to reload by then.
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Got the 1906!
Replies: 8
Views: 7191

Got the 1906!

So I now have the Model 8 from 1906. Engraved caliber marking on receiver and 1500's serial number. It's a beauty! Very light-weigh compared to my Model 81. Tang peep sight (Marbles) seems to be shimmed on one side and seems to go right with the factory rear sight. It loads and ejects fine (manually...
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Found some stripper clips.
Replies: 8
Views: 8223

Re: Found some stripper clips.

UPDATE: Turkish 8mm clips do not work at all for loading the Model 8 in .35 Remington. It looks like I'll have to try and buy some original clips myself also.
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Length of pull question?
Replies: 4
Views: 4967

Re: Length of pull question?

Sounds great. Yes, I am going to buy 1 more and then be done for awhile. Thanks.
by In The Ten Ring
Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:25 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Went ahead and hit "buy now."
Replies: 8
Views: 8287

Re: Went ahead and hit "buy now."

I received the rifle yesterday and it's a beauty! I just ordered some ammo too and I'll let you guys know when I do a range report.

I also bought a new camera so as soon as I get a memory card I'll get some pics up.