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ranman

I think these are best left as is if they still function. The metal sounds to be in good condition and should no be "fixed" . Stocks could be recut if too far worn but again this is only my two cents -Canadian at that . Pictures,picture,and more pictures are essential for us fn and 8/81 nu...

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I have the same sight on my 30 rem. also missing the aperture. The Williams Foolproof receiver aperture fits and is quite common. The fit is very good but Loctite 242 may be used to make sure it stays put.

ranman

Hey guys, I'm still logging in weekly to see what's going on in the model 8 world. I also need to take more time and post about these fine rifles.

ranman

Very nice 81, they are so hard to find now in such good shape. Welcome to the GREAT 8/81s. They are to much fun!

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Awsome picture, looks like three kids in a candy store.

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Thanks for sharing pictures of this fine rifle and great stories. It is always nice to imagine their hunts and history. Now I must go to the cold cellar,I'm sure there's a bottle of sherry down there...

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The scope mount is certinally an issue but I think the rarity of the FN would override most of it. A competent smith could make a mating set of rings and you are back in business. The blue book value from 2014 suggest 1500 dollars at 60 %. I would think that would be close if there are no other issu...

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To find an early one in such good shape! Wow and it looks correct to boot. If you get bored with it, I will make room in Canada . Very nice.

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Very nice deer! I bet he will be smiling till next season . It is so nice to see the younger generation out hunting .

ranman

Got my first model 81 and it is 300 savage . It's in very good shape and came with a stith mount. Now I am looking for a classic 7/8 tube scope to top it with. Barrel code BSS dates to 1947. I should mention it kicks like a mule ! Now I understand all the old sissy pads. :lol: http://i1263.photobuck...

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Jack1653, you have a great selection of auto loaders and to assemble a dozen is very challenging . I don't know how you will decide which one to shoot.

very nice

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All right Roger!

hope we get to see lots of pics on this beauty. Congrats

ranman

I was not sure if the 250 savage would be to hard on the receiver, it looks ok .I may have a VERY good look at it before I purchase. thanks

ranman

I came across a 25 rem that has been re chambered in 250 savage. Gun looks in very good condition but receiver has 4 holes in it for scope. I would think this is too much for these old guns. Anybody ever shoot one? Any feedback is appreciated .

ranman

Great looking FN ,we will certainly need some close ups! Congrats

ranman

I just acquired some nickel empties for my 300 wsm . I have loaded them once with no problems. I will pull them from service and stick to brass. Very good info,thanks.

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I have to say that's the ugliest dog I've see for along time....but I sure would like it hanging on my wall. Nice find

congrats

ranman

Hey jack another beauty, looks great!

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smitsauce,That is a very fine collection of rifles. I have to agree that hunting with one of these is just too much fun. My grandson and I both use model 8s and we get lots of lookers and comments on our guns. Have fun with them.

ranman

I have a buddy up north thats been checkering wood a very long time and I think he is the best .He has done three or four of my guns.I wish I could do that but I do not have the patience.

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I had the wood recheckered and finished. Got rid of my model T lugnut for a new bolt bushing and now I am ready to go whitetail hunting. Just thought I would share. Can't wait to go hunting.

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Nice and all back to original specs. I never thought I would see that many FNs at once, very very nice.

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Matt that is a great find. I think you can visit me for a whitetail hunt any time with that rifle.

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welcome Frost30. You should start cleaning out the basement cause you know you will need room for more!

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Looks like a bag full of fun. The sky is the limit with a rebuild and it would be a great shooter for many hunting seasons. It is always nice to have a rifle that is not run of the mill. I say go for it, but remember pics, pics and more pictures are alway required.

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beautiful, just plain beautiful. Thats about sums up these autoloaders. I would love to have that hanging on my wall. I cant tell from the pics if its a reblue or not. Have a look at the screw heads for crisp slots as sometimes they get polished to much. Very nice

ranman

I have had a few chock tubes frozen and was told to soak them in transmition fluid over night. I tried this and it works great, well for choke tubes anyway. This might work for you .

ranman

I managed to stumble on one of these this fall and thought I would share some pics. The checkering is a bit flat but the wood is in otherwise great shape. Looks like it has been well cared for. I had it to the range and it worked great. Fall 2012 033.jpg deer hunt 2012 with eathan 019.jpg Fall 2012 ...

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Wonderfull wood

I wish I had that much patiente. You gotta love the stocks on those 99s

ranman

Welcome, it is a great site and you will get lots of good reading here. I think you should shoot your model 8, but i bet you cant shoot just one.

ranman

Nice buck for the freezer. Were I live in Ontario the gun deer season is only two weeks long, it starts tomorro (nov 5) .The limit is one deer a season and there is a lottery for doe tags. With some luck my model 8 in 35cal will be used. Good hunting.

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Im with Imfuncity on that one, my back got sore just looking at that picture....but it does beat frozzzzen waffels

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Canuk, The barrel measures about 22 inches. I can not tell if the mag tube has been cut. It looks original, but many of these old guns have been customized. They are a blast to shoot on the range and are not to hard on my shoulder.

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I managed to find bubbas fn. I would like to find some sling swivels and maybe get rid of the modle t lug nut. The rifle otherwise is in good shape and will be a fine hunting arm this fall. Has anyone got a line on some aftermarket swivels ? Jack have you any bolt bushings left.

ranman

Jack you have one fine rifle.I think the front stock could be repaired and you would never know as it is on the underside. I think this would be a great addition to any collection. Good find.

ranman

That looks like it would be waaay to much fun to shoot! very nice.

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A local smith had this in the back room, it was covered in rust from years of neglect . Metal and wood looked good, no major pits or cracks but just a mess. We started talking and now I am the proud owner, he did a great job. It shoots as good as it looks to. Boy I cant wait till fall.

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This is my 35 cal 1915. It has been restored to its former glory and will see the bush this fall.

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I bought a 25 and discovered the same problem,the little ball was gone. I cleaned the hole out with a needle then fit a few ball bearings untill I got the right size, which was one eighth of an inch in diameter. Make sure the hole that goes all the way through is clear then add a drop of black max l...

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Now that is one classy rifle, the wood is amazing . Nice

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I knew the tang site was not original but was not sure about the end or globe site. I have never found this type of end site, but I do like it. Were all the end sites the same type on these ? Thanks again .

ranman

I was at a gun show looking for model 8s and found this instead. I believe it to be all correct including early buttplate. It has a lyman end site that flips up to show a circle with post or down for post only and a lyman peep site with flip down center. :D :D May 7 035.jpg May 7 038.jpg May 7 039.j...

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That is a very good read on model 8 safetys,and pics are great. Thanks Big Al

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Roger : Here are some photos of the trigger group I have. I put a regular pistol grip with the full pistol grip in the first pic for comparison.
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ranman

Nice, looks like it just came from the factory! Great stuff.

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I am trying to identify a Remington Model 14 1/2. It has a special bronze buttplate with Remington NOP embossed on it. It is a takedown 44 calibre and has a Dominion of Canada proof mark on it. The serial number is C251XX. Could this be an old police gun. Anyone that has any information, please let ...

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Beauty collection, you have some very nice peices. I noticed none of your stocks are drilled for slings, it is very difficult to find 8s here that are not all beat up. Nice stuff

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Brain cramp. what was I thinking

I know better! I am installing fire sight and peep on a 35 cal model 8, weather permitting I will shoot this week. I have used this fn for about ten years (only on sunny days) it is just so darn nice to carry.

ranman

I have not put a peep sight on this fn because I just cant seem to get up enough nerve to drill and tap it.( its has no holes) I hate the thought of altering something that has made it this far in such good original shape. I do not mind altering hunting guns as they need to be functional- swivels, s...

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I have not used this much in the last year or so because I do not shoot the open sights very well anymore. I might have to put a peep on it for the fall hunt . As you can see it is in pretty good shape and has been looked after quite well by someone. The mag conversion is one of the best I have seen...

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