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I got the butt stock for it.

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Well it looks like you need some parts and a little bit of lumber. All is well that ends well.
You are dedicated.

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If I were you I'd aim for 35 Rem or 300 Sav. You can find 35 Rem fairly easy, same for 300Sav. Both are still in production, plus 300 Savage can be made by sizing a 308 in the 300 Savage sizer die.
I've bought both new in the last year if it helps.

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I thought that was it, Thanks for the extra photo.
My GrD Lady is a 32 Rem as well, wish I could trade some other pieces for a Grade ? in 35 Rem.

If you like here's the link

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3293

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Nice Inglis too. From the photos the blue looks in great shape, if so I think you got a very fair deal. Most of the cleaner M81s are going for a couple hundred more. I personally prefer the fuller early forearms as well.
By the way, welcome..

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A note from the earlier post. I got hoooked on the 35 Rem with the Contender 14" bbl. One of the early ones with a hand lapped factory barrel, A TACK DRIVER in your hand. Just don't put your elbow on the concrete bench top when firing. After the 3rd shot you wonder why your elbow hurts, :( some...

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NICE The S curve butt plate is very rare and a factory only item. Beautiful stocks. And you got "C" grade wood at least. Check the serial # on the tang under the stock, if it's got a extra number or a "C" you may have a higher grade rifle. Plus you have more historical info than ...

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A pretty stable indeed, I really like the figure on the top 81.

Also looks like a great example of a SLR, it even has the early safety lever. You might consider a folding sight for the barrel jacket, it helps the field of view

when your using the tang sight.

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The ND3 is likely a factory repair code. Compare the ser# to the production years you may have a rifle earlier than '35.

Another beautiful Tatooed Lady, mature but elegant. Could we see a photo of the grip cap?

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Welcome

I'd like some photos too.. My 8D is circa '09 I think...
And I've got your operating handle. (No engraving though)
Send me a PM perhaps we can trade or sell.

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Bump

Any takers? We're bout out of time. I found some stuff I'd like to upgrade the stable.

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CViking, If your going to clean up a blued surface I never use anything but 0000 steel wool and gun oil. Preferably Browning gun oil. It's the same kind of materials folks that rust blue use for carding in the blue process. This won't damage the existing finish (unless you are Real aggressive) and c...

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Oh Grand & mighty Beowulf, While I agree the asking price is inflated, remember some of the asking prices on Broker. At the same time many of our members remember the good ole days B4 the recent flurry of shortages. I think the fair price would be somewhere in the middle. Plus your would be gett...

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Oh :!: :!: That was a pun, I just got it :lol: Course it "Hurt" all the way here to Kentucky :!: The pain oh the pain :D Should we have a contest for bad pun of the month :?: If so I'd like to feather my nest with some trades :) Just trying to seed the site with positive reinforcement. Ple...

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Your welcome, now we just need to fix you up with one of our Great 8/81s.

Let me know when your ready....

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Just a note to other forum members, Mr McClure (Jaybird) does what he says, when he says he will do it.

Thank you Sir

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Just a note to other forum members, Jay bird is nice to work with. He does what he says, when he says he will do it.

Thank you Sir

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Rog,
Please post markings & Manufacturer, it will help us find the right ones. There have been several I've located that are just not quite the right models. This site has saved us a lot of mis-spent cash...

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Jack, Sarge, Guys you have valid points, :) the extra time to perfect a case mouth is a good procedure. I'm reporting the info I got from a source I consider to be impeccable and adding some of my personal experience to add spice. I have no nickeled bottle-neck cases, so I cannot speak for their per...

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Guys and Gals, I've some items you might want or need. Four long guns and a pair of Lyman Receiver sights. :) The list: 1. Savage 720 12g 30" Bbl, # 5878xx w/ the dog and 2 quail engraved on the rt side and the 2 ducks or geese on the left. very good blue, clean wood (checkered) 2. Savage 755A...

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Dudes, From a Handloader mag years ago, the nickel has a different metallurgy. Brass will resize a lot easier, the nickel is plated on the outside. It fractures and flakes off, then promptly sticks to even a carbide die. :ugeek: Thus the lengthwise scratches. It usually takes 3-5 resizings B4 they s...

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You high dollar high rollers should look this up http://merzantiques.com/item/serial-number-2-remington-model-51-semi-automatic-pistol SERIAL NUMBER 2 REMINGTON MODEL 51 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Item # R1153 Undoubtedly the lowest serial number known in private hands. Originally in Robert Peterson's co...

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Guys and Gals, I've some items you might want or need. Four long guns and a pair of Lyman Receiver sights. :) The list: 1. Savage 720 12g 30" Bbl, # 5878xx w/ the dog and 2 quail engraved on the rt side and the 2 ducks or geese on the left. very good blue, clean wood (checkered) 2. Savage 755A ...

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I know I can't afford it for now, Besides got my own box last year....

Appreciate the Kudos, Thanx oh grand & Mighty Imfuncity..

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WHUUPPPs

"that is a huge bummer"

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From this month's Field & Stream magazine the Model 8 is still making News.

Get your copy soon

It's the December-January issue. I got mine from the doctor's office....

Cam please send me an email, my scan of the page is 24Mb. I'll send it to you for posting.

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This is an interesting dialog. I have some comments: The Model 8 (& by default M81) were designed at the turn of the last century. the concept of high pressure rounds like the 308 was a pipe dream at the time. :oops: The components; bolt, barrel, bolt recess in the barrel, springs, and receiver ...

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http://www.gunsamerica.com/986903521/Re ... master.htm#

good luck

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PM sent

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1st car I bought, '65 Lemans; stacked headlights,

326, 4sp Muncy, Holley 650 dbl pumper.

It would smoke some of the the day's mustangs,

but not the Mopar.

Of course my wife had to own a '67 1/2 Firebird 350.

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ZaK,

The one I got from them was brand spankin'

with mount screws

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Is that group at 50 or a 100 yards

My Marlin 1895 45-70 (gone now) would never group that tight even w/ a 9x scope.

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Snake, You might pull the bolt carrier, it's not hard after the rifle is taken down. Instructions here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/buster_charlie/sets/72157623271360342/detail/ :ugeek: Once the bolt carrier is out you can press the firing pin, it should move freely even if it has a return spring. ...

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Another one

http://www.castpics.net/project2/CastDa ... p?start=61

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Try this:

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

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And may you all have a merrier New Year

81Police, With your photo skills I was hoping the left handed kid in your photos could have had a lefty Model 8.
That bolt handle could be an eye blacker or a nose masher

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I definitely agree on the cold/heat method. Dry ice from a CO2 extinguisher I have used many times in industry. For heating try a "heat" gun from Harbor Freight, they never last forever, even the expensive ones. The H/G is just like a blow dryer only hotter. Plus they are safer for us than...

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From the look it's a very early SLR. Nice find. A pretty Lady...

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Good luck on the drawing, my brother has been on the lottery for 10 years now.
He's still hopeful.

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Big D, You might try one of the aftermarket buttplates on Fleabay. Or you could try a steel original checkered one. The crack in the forearm could respond well to some clear or brown epoxy, of course you'd have to make a form for cauls to keep things straight and not close up the barrel sleeve groov...

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Hallelujah

Brother

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Sarge,
Just glad I could help,

wish I could generate some cash-flow to make some special purchases of my own.

You guys say a little prayer for me and some state bureaucrats for my return to college for a Master's degree.

Phyrbird

Uh, ya might wanna think:
$500 for the rifle
$300 for the sights; Tang and folding barrel sights
Now the case, I've seen them sell for more than the rifles.
HHHMMMMM

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Huh

YuKnow weall need to start a DeerDynasty

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VeryNice

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Come to Cave City Ky. Mammoth cave is The ultimate....
Horse cave is not bad, In Louisville they have zip lines in the limestone mines under the city.
Try It

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Not even

Just spent the last 3 days trying to fix a virus,

using the laptop for now.
getting ready to format and reinstall for the next 2 days.
AAAARRRGGGHHHH

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Pitchy,

Sometimes all I have time for is to read, Keep it up

Wish I had time from the HoneyDoo to make cool devices as well. Perhaps one day

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Cool

Not Deadwood Dick

Perhaps Disco Ranger

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Head O' Holler, See you got 4 different views, keep the faith. We all can appreciate a craftsman and our favorite Browning product. The nice thing about this forum is there's something going on at leeast weekly. Most of the others are 6 months to 2 years old. The other guys wish they had it this goo...

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