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Sarge756

Produced from 1909 to 1936 with a run of 800,000 . Your 400,000 serial # puts it for fair guestamating at the halfway point of production. Mid 20`s perhaps. Maybe someone has more precise info.

Joe

Sarge756

Since you mentioned that you were having a case made for your rifle it brought to mind another "cased" project that a senior member here completed awhile back. While not the norm it is a thing of beauty to behold and always worth a second look for us Model 8 fanatics. Enjoy ! Joe http://th...

Sarge756

If they are as high quality as the 35Rem I got from you converted from mil. brass then they are well worth a buck each. There is interest here for 25Rem brass also. Are you making it or have plans to do so? Thanks again for a quality product. Joe

Sarge756

Somebody musta thought it was "the cats meow" cause it sold.
Joe

Sarge756

Bring them books,lots of the old pictures I`m sure you have,and some of those rifles that you know the history of and join us in Illinois the last weekend of July at The Great 8 Event at Jack`s farm. All the 8`s and 81`s that will be there came from New York so you will be in good company. By the wa...

Sarge756

Welcome from N.E. Florida !! I`ve yet to add a Model8 in 25 to my stable and yours made the same year my Dad was born would be one that would have me perking up with interest. The fun is working on them and I envy you having that one to enjoy.Wish I had it on my bench. Congrats. If you have reviewed...

Sarge756

Ok..Not knowing the type finish and whether you are seeking to save it from a refinish will determine what to use. If an oil or varnish base on your stock then something that would not attack it would be in order. The ones I would try would be pure gum turpentine or low odor mineral spirits. You mig...

Sarge756

Nice looking 8 in 32. I relented and sold one like it awhile back to help fund my sickness for custom mausers. Seeing yours makes me miss it. You look like you might have been the feller that sawed that stack of lumber.If so post some pictures of the mill. I`m bringing a good supply of ammo includin...

Sarge756

Take a look here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/buster_charlie/sets/72157623271360342/detail/?page=9 To remove the barrel a proper tool is recommended . If you can`t find one here or fleabay search the old posts here for way to make one yourself. Welcome and Good Luck. Joe

Sarge756

Welcome Harrison. North Texas you say??? Heck, you are halfway to Illinois and the event at Jack`s the last weekend in July. Hope you can join us and bring GrandPa`s rifle with you.
Joe

Sarge756

It wasn`t a Model 8 but a Winchester 94 (My Grand dad`s) that we have in common due to an older brother that "deserved" it. Congrats that the 8 finally passed to you to admire and enjoy. Wish I could say the same for that old Winchester. Grandpa didn`t notch it with kills but did carve his...

Sarge756

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Nice leisurely 16hr trip from N.Florida will put us there late Thursday. Found the best(Dixie Lily) hush puppy mix ever made still available on line. Hey Jack! Am I going to have to bring grits too? With all that corn you guys grow do they have grits in the stores or does it all get made into ethano...

Sarge756

Hope that will work for you. For info the last spacer I saw listed went for $75.
Joe

Sarge756

Glad you were able to find it. Have been there a couple times with that "only game in town" business. Pre War (1939) model 70 safety lever was most recent. Looked high and low and ended up calling Jack.He had one and even though a bit pricey I was glad to get it. Joe

Sarge756

Those are somewhat hard to find and of ones I`ve seen a bit pricey. Saw the below on Fleabay and thought you might be interested in it as an alternative. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/401121073698?item=401121073698&ttle=Vintage+Marbles+Folding+Rear+Sight+Wbase+For+Remington+Model+8&vectorid=2...

Sarge756

Other than keeping an eye on fleabay there are a couple places to check for one. Both of these list them available. Jack First will probably give you a faster response as when you call you will be talking to a real person . If you call them the part # is 18681 and is listed on page 458 of their rifl...

Sarge756

This is an update to earlier posts about the Great8 Event at Jack`s place the last weekend of July. Jack, as promised, is still hard at work preparing everything for us to have a memorable time. Jack has set up a walking course with steel targets at various ranges (25,35 and 50 yards) at his farm. S...

Sarge756

For an entry level shotgun in its day a hundred or so years ago it was a bargain. Recessed hinge pin and a boxlock action......What`s not to like??? Far nicer than the 311`s and such that came along later. I shot one for years in 12ga until a bud at the hunt camp talked me out of it and as far as I ...

Sarge756

Looks like you guys had a great time. I enjoyed the book. Thanks for letting me get to know your family and sharing the adventures through your accounts. You have a bunch of memories to cherish and good to know you are adding to them with the younger ones.Only way for us to keep the traditions going...

Sarge756

http://www.hosfordco.com/sporting-shotg ... ering.html

There is a phone # on the website for contact. If you have luck let us know.

Joe

Sarge756

Jack hasn`t commented yet so I will. Got an email from him couple days ago and he is working hard to provide us a great experience at the event. Don`t think he will mind me sharing the email copied and pasted below to bring you up to date. As you will read, the plans are still being put together so ...

Sarge756

Beautiful rifle. I agree with Jack "would have to be seen to get the real benefit". We`d sure love to see the sight and the rifle in person the end of July in Taylorvlle, Illinois. Hope you can join us for the Great8 Event. Joe

Sarge756

Here you go: http://www.gunville.com/search?q=remington+model+8 Alternative for a higher quality(Possibly the best) but priced accordingly contact remcrazy on this forum. I don`t have his email but perhaps someone here does. Joe

Sarge756

Looking forward to it Jack. I`ll get busy at the bench and do some reloading. Bought a bunch of 30 Cal bullets couple days ago that are on the way to me. Will be loading some 35 and 32 Rem also. We will be making plenty of noise I`m sure.
Joe

Sarge756

Can`t wait to see em up close the end of July at the Great8 event in Taylorville. Hope Jack will let us shoot the short barreled 30Rem(I`m bringing some ammo). Has to be a little milder than the carbine in 35Rem he let me shoot last year.
Joe

Sarge756

Carl....Idaho needs to bring that 8 to the gathering at Jack`s end of July instead of paying some broker big bucks. Bet he wouldn`t go home with it.
Joe

Sarge756

Sarge756

Puzzle solved.Thanks Norm,all is right with the world again.
Joe

Sarge756

That is interesting. Took mine loose and did not see anything close to your description.Looked through schematics and see it not there either. Could you post a photo of it?
Joe

Sarge756

That`s a good one !

Sarge756

Hey Guys, Good news! Wildgoose, we/you are not in a bad place any longer. Confirmed with Joe Hulet that he does indeed make the screws we need. I am ordering a couple of them in addition to the mounting screws for the peep sights as well. Contact him for ordering information here: joe@aperturesnmore...

Sarge756

Just got response about the screw. Joe Hulet does make them .They are $10 including shipping. Contact him here : joe@aperturesnmore.com If the screw will make the sale I`ll pay half of it by taking $5 off the price of the sight. That`s $ 140 Shipped to your door. Don`t think you will find a nicer on...

Sarge756

I don`t have the screw. Believe you can acquire from aperturesnmore.com Havn`t listed it on fleabay yet so still available little longer at this price.
Joe

See next reply for an even lower price and info on the mounting screw !

Sarge756

This time of year I think of our friend Jerry King "Sighthound" . Two years have gone by since his passing and he is missed. His posts are still here on the forum and are worth revisiting. For the new members that did not know him, answers to some of the questions I see posted about our ri...

Sarge756

Give Joe at aperturesnmore.com a shout. It`s a given that there is a need for these screws among us that collect and shoot these models. May not be the demand of 94 Winchester parts and such but I am sure I`m not alone with a desire to add a couple spare ones to my parts bin just in case. Joe

Sarge756

Jack, That is the best news I have had in awhile. You have been in my thoughts and prayers for several weeks now and someone was listening. Only thing I will have to do is change the dates reserved at the Market Street Inn. Looking forward to a great weekend with friends and meeting new friends. Joe

Sarge756

Couple more days to get the Great8 member price. Noticed this one on Fleabay for $50 more +$9.75 shipping .Also the flip down aperture is missing on that one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/LYMAN-A-T-TANG-PEEP-SIGHT-4-REMINGTON-MODEL-8-or-81-AUTOLOADER-W-NICE-BLUE-/162017582885?hash=item25b9001f25:g:cY8AAO...

Sarge756

Great photos. Heck, I`m hoping to get an old hog to show off on this thread. Bears, Bears and Bears awesome. Check on the way to you for the book.Can`t wait to read it.
Joe

Sarge756

Yes it certainly would be a hoot if only for the rarity.However, I can think of a drawback or two. #1 you would have to have a donor barrel from an otherwise junker 25Rem. The 25 Rem being the most sought after of the Model 8`s I wouldn`t think you would want to use a nice one. If it was a junker, h...

Sarge756

Will be here til end of week then off to Fleabay and GB. $145 Shipped don`t let it get away.
Joe

Sarge756

Ed, Welcome from N.E. Florida.
Joe

Sarge756

Acquired a nice Lyman AT peep. Offering it here rather than the auction sites cause I`ve seen some inquiries from members looking for one. This is a very nice one that folds smoothly and locks in position as it should. The fold down aperture is intact giving a small peep for target work and larger o...

Sarge756

Denny, We covered the 308 to 35 issue on a thread here awhile back. Surprised our member GRUMPA has not chimed in to fill you in on his experience but he spends most of his time on the Castboolits site. He seems to have developed the method to turn out quality converted Military brass to 35 Rem. I h...

Sarge756

Carl, Did you see the guys email address? His name is Mike.....marblesfix@charter.net

Joe

Sarge756

You should be just fine staying conservative. Now that recoil business is another consideration. The 220`s do give a more stout kick to an already (in my book) hard kicking rifle. I load for other 35`s including a couple Whelens and 350 Remington Mag it`s ballistic twin. The 600 Remington in 350 and...

Sarge756

The factory loads can be used as a guide in most cases but there are many times that one wonders if the fear of litigation has kept the full potential of a cartridge from being realized. My favorite,the 257 Roberts is a prime example. It was never loaded to full potential with even the +P factory lo...

Sarge756

Couple of leads so far on the other forum. Send me a PM with your info/email or phone and I`ll let you know.
Joe

Sarge756

Adam,
Agree with Carl.. There is a Lee Loader in 30Rem on GB now for $25.
Joe

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =546552946

Sarge756

You might be "looking " for awhile but they do show up from time to time. Searching GB and Fleabay none listed at this time but I have seen them in the past. Lee stopped listing them a few years ago. If of interest there is a set for 30Rem on GB for $25. New sets of 351WSL on Fleabay so th...

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