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- Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:15 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17153
Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
So, if not a gingerbread house cookie... I'm guessing a piece of the old styrofoam - to rest against the bolt handle.
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Comic Strip History of the life of John M. Browning
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3725
Re: Comic Strip History of the life of John M. Browning
Thanks guys, that was a fun read.
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:15 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17153
Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Outstanding!
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:09 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: 1929 M8 32Rem on GB
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1995
1929 M8 32Rem on GB
Not to disappoint... spreading the disease
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =337922556
No dog in the hunt and never dealt with the seller but....
A true auction starting at $.01 and looks original from where I'm sitting. (Even has the sling connected correctly.)
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =337922556
No dog in the hunt and never dealt with the seller but....
A true auction starting at $.01 and looks original from where I'm sitting. (Even has the sling connected correctly.)
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:59 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: So here is mine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6383
Re: So here is mine
Pictures too - Gotta like this guy. Great looking rifle.
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:51 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: newbe also.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6034
Re: newbe also.
Agree don't. Lots of them already out there with holes for scopes... I'll trade you one or two.
Oh and welcome to the craziness.
Oh and welcome to the craziness.
- Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:53 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: I want to become a "cruffler"! help me with the info!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5103
Re: I want to become a "cruffler"! help me with the info!
Couple of things to keep in mind... a. You cannot ship to a C&R holder in the republic of CA. C&R holders within the state can still sell and swap with other C&R holders but only within CA state lines and some say only F2F can't even ship within state. b. There is NO law that says you ha...
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:06 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31270
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens
Thanks guys - that will be worth a watch.
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:04 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6342
Re: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)
Saw no problem with the first post. But now after adding the picture, the post by Jim8008 is particularly appropriate.
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:21 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Thank you for a great site.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4735
Re: Thank you for a great site.
Like (They'd better respect their ancestor, even if they were originally a fur'ner.)
BTW welcome, sounds like you're crazy 'nuff to fit right in.
BTW welcome, sounds like you're crazy 'nuff to fit right in.
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:09 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: First 81 and first purchase on Gunbroker.com
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3462
Re: First 81 and first purchase on Gunbroker.com
Welcome, also sorry for the GB issues - been hearing more and more of that of late. Hopefully you'll us a bit more accurate in our descriptions and details regarding your questions. :D Your ejection issue is something that has been discussed several times, it's not real common but it does happen. Se...
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:54 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6342
Re: Trade for a Stevens 520, 520A pump shotgun (hey, Mitch!)
Indeed... Think I'll stay with my nursery: feed, pot, and water then back to bed for the 93yr old. I'm not nearly as likely to need the "most powerful... in the world" with her. (Still looking for one of those actually.)
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:12 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Just found the site
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4131
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:48 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Just found the site
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4131
Re: Just found the site
Welcome to the sickness... what's your symptoms: got an 8/81 or looking for one?
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: my latest project
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9300
Re: my latest project
You done good for sure. Great job.
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 Cutaway
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3704
Re: Model 8 Cutaway
Dewalt, I'd like to see it and the details of what we are looking at and how it operates if you have them. Very cool.
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 5 school days left - not that I'm counting UPDATE
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10442
Re: 44 school days left - not that I'm counting
Indeed, another HIGH FIVE at ya! Thanks for sharing (and does Sat and Sun count in your 44 days to go? )
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: .30 rem ammo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4695
Re: .30 rem ammo
Preach it bros! But you are preaching to the choir.
On the other hand, was about to start liquidating some shooters and ammo to use for...? Now you guys have me rethinking that idea. (And it was tough enough just to start thinking of getting rid of some of my "children".)
On the other hand, was about to start liquidating some shooters and ammo to use for...? Now you guys have me rethinking that idea. (And it was tough enough just to start thinking of getting rid of some of my "children".)
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:23 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: My first Model 81
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8068
Re: My first Model 81
Did you wear a mask!! What a steal. Great job.
- Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:23 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: For Sale: Custom 81 w/ Police Magazine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4002
Re: For Sale: Custom 81 w/ Police Magazine
TEMPTING... If it wasn't for my new money pit.
- Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:20 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My new Model 8 purchase today
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8020
Re: My new Model 8 purchase today
Indeed good job and great eagle-eye on the charger clips.
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Looking for a Police magazine?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4818
Re: Looking for a Police magazine?
They will. But let's support and hope, the NRA can ride out the media storm and do well.
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:43 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: other hobbies - plastic modeling
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10242
Re: other hobbies - plastic modeling
Does it count that my hobby is looking at and admiring other people's hobbies?
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:17 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: other hobbies - plastic modeling
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10242
Re: other hobbies - plastic modeling
You one crazy "regular Joe", maybe you ought to back off to 68% coffee... Or, very cool.
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:08 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: magazine disassembly?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6201
Re: magazine disassembly?
Sound like good prep for a government job or to be self-employed! (Done that been there.)
Seriously, stay the course - you likely will never know how much of a difference you are making on the good side.
Seriously, stay the course - you likely will never know how much of a difference you are making on the good side.
- Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:30 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Truck lift in, creeper in the trash
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3130
Re: Truck lift in, creeper in the trash
Very cool. Indeed the envy of anyone who has ever been under the horseless carriage.
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:46 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: The start of my colection
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8419
Re: The start of my colection
Your first one and a Krieger...? Good grief! No wonder it's in bed!
Well worth waiting a year for - what cal.?
Welcome aboard.
Well worth waiting a year for - what cal.?
Welcome aboard.
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:14 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: blue book of gun values anyone?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3257
Re: blue book of gun values anyone?
I believe you are correct on value, and as the Blue Book indicates the "store guns" really have lilttle collector interest. At his price, he'll be enjoying his for a long time - then his wife can give it away after he is gone.
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:03 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19039
Re: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions
Ah, yuppers. Know the drill! Now the tough part, getting ALL the body fluids off of the gun.
- Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Lost our Snoopy dog.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10053
Re: Lost our Snoopy dog.
Pitchy, I'm thinking you to need expand your lap - Indy might hang over a bit! :D Sorry for your lost but glad you are moving on. Mine is lab-shepherd, etc., not yet 10 but something went haywire over the last year, she is almost totally blind and deaf now but in no pain and knows where everything i...
- Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:32 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Just Joined... and pleased I did!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5715
Re: Just Joined... and pleased I did!
Welcome, glad you found us. There was a time when it was thought that there were more 8/81s in your next of the woods then anywhere else, but also that they were well used. Interesting that you haven't had one cross your path. Are you oppose to buying online and having one shipped in? A bit of a gam...
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:06 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: any info would be great
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7478
Re: any info would be great
Roger is right on. Few gunsmith know what they are and fewer still know how to take them apart. If it goes bang that's all there is- if it ain't broke don't fix it or it soon will be. (Unless of course, you are like our Adam Lee, and have to take everything off including the bluing just to see how i...
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6786
Re: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...
Tried patience once, found out I don't have the patience for it.
But, I'll gird myself and got the sunglasses in anticipation... we are talking pixs of two members meeting in addition to the obligatory guns aren't we? I don't want to waste a "patience".
But, I'll gird myself and got the sunglasses in anticipation... we are talking pixs of two members meeting in addition to the obligatory guns aren't we? I don't want to waste a "patience".
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: New Auctions on GB
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4824
Re: New Auctions on GB
Agree it doesn't make much sense. Will be intersting to see if it resurfaces with a new buyer and all... but, maybe the buyer just wanted a bling oldie.
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:31 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: beefstu - New 8/81 forum member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4143
Re: beefstu - New 8/81 forum member
Welcome aboard. Believe most of us (if not all) have been where you are regarding the .30Rem and the 30-30Win. As a little background, to confuse matters even more, Remington even marked the early .30Rem "30-30"! No worries though, believe you will find that the rim of the 30-30Win will ke...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:06 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6786
Re: Louisville Gunshow this weekend ...
OK you two. You know the rules... this thread is useless without pictures!!
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:44 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Firing pin spring questions?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7704
Re: Firing pin spring questions?
No slam fires here and I too just let them rip. Nor do I recall anyone ever posting have had such a problem. Think you'd be fine and safe using them just as JMB made them.
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:41 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 pre-drilled, 4 holes?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12404
Re: Model 81 pre-drilled, 4 holes?
I eventually found one on fleaBay, just gotta have patience... they are around.
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:06 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4739
Re: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns
How 'bout this one? (It starts with a "3"...) ;) Make: Remington Model: 37 Rangemaster Caliber: .22LR Location: Turlock, CA Price: $2000 Will ship: Yes Other info: Original owner, 1 Clip and 1 dummy clip included, Bausch & Lomb Balvar 24 scope, Redfield Olympic iron sights, adjustable ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:08 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Couple of cool old hunting pics from a book
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6490
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:07 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Low serial #
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6521
Re: Low serial #
It looks to be like you did well. You might want to push the barrel in to make sure it functions (won't go far, pretty stout springs inside) as well as do your other function tests, then if it was me I'd shoot it. I have and have had several, from 1907-1949, shot everyone before I had a made a tool ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:47 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: New Auctions on GB
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4824
Re: New Auctions on GB
Agree with Rob, these look like the real deal. Don't know anything about the seller but his prices, no reserve, and his write up sounds like someone I'd talk to and likely deal with... if'n I had a need that is. (Got put that there, in case the wife is looking over my shoulder.)
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:41 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31270
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens
Thanks for the links, the Blue Book was basically worthless (as it often is) but I'm liking this... as oppose to when I was a 6th grader, this is fun learning. ;) Interesting that these came from very different sources, but both appear to be of the same vintage. Both are well worn from honest use ne...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4739
Re: Remington Model 11 and Model 31 Shotguns
You are sick as the rest of us, welcome!
You might want to send a PM to Sighthound, see what he currently has on the auction block.
You might want to send a PM to Sighthound, see what he currently has on the auction block.
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:45 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31270
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens
Now here is a worthwhile post for a Sat. morning and will get me in trouble! (The couch has been lonely for awhile now anyway.) Ain't never heard of either of these and being a JMB fan... the search shall commence AT ONCE! :D OOPS! (Joe don't hurt yourself laughing.) :roll: So, Sighthound sends me ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2013 4:22 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New guy could use a hand.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9517
Re: New guy could use a hand.
Welcome. Agree Joe is the man when it comes to missing screws. I've done almost all of my gun business over the internet and have very few complaints, on the whole I believe the gun commuinty is one of the best. Recently I've heard of others having issues with GB sellers and GB not being very helpfu...
- Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens 520
- Replies: 30
- Views: 31270
Re: Other John Browning shotguns - Stevens
Now here is a worthwhile post for a Sat. morning and will get me in trouble! (The couch has been lonely for awhile now anyway.)
Ain't never heard of either of these and being a JMB fan... the search shall commence AT ONCE!
Ain't never heard of either of these and being a JMB fan... the search shall commence AT ONCE!
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:23 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19039
Re: Model 11 or Savage 720 magazine tube questions
Like! Got the popcorn, feet up, waiting for the vid to start....
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: The 8/81 CARBINE picture thread!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14433
Re: The 8/81 CARBINE picture thread!!
Thanks, VERY cool thread.
I'm liking looking but I'm thinking I no-like shooting'm - 10" 35Rem, OUCH-city for sure!!
I'm liking looking but I'm thinking I no-like shooting'm - 10" 35Rem, OUCH-city for sure!!
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:56 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Model 81 Project Gun - Update*
- Replies: 49
- Views: 35939