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by jack1653
Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: FBI
Replies: 1
Views: 3609

FBI

Hey Guys, I have added another rifle to the stable. Some of you may have seen it on Gun Broker. I couldn’t pass the opportunity. The rifle has had a recoil pad added. Note the “punch” marks on the sight and some of the screws to keep the screws from backing out. I had heard that the early FBI models...
by jack1653
Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: FN 1900 #2160
Replies: 3
Views: 6557

Re: FN 1900 #2160

Hey canuk, That is a good addition to your FN1900 collection. You may consider it a little rough, but I think it is a good find anytime you can add one of these rare rifles to the collection. To find a plain barrel jacket in the FN 1900 is even better. At least all the components are present in the ...
by jack1653
Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: ** VERY Rare Photo - 5 Model 81D's!!
Replies: 6
Views: 4940

Re: ** VERY Rare Photo - 5 Model 81D's!!

Hey Guys, I can’t help it, but I am proud of these rifles. 81police says that there are only 13 of the model 81-D and I am lucky enough to have 5 of these rifles. The last rifle to be added to the collection came from tha auction on Gun Broker. It is the top rifle in the picture. I knew the seller a...
by jack1653
Thu Oct 05, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: * Unique Engraved Model 8
Replies: 1
Views: 3357

Re: * Unique Engraved Model 8

Hey Guys, Thanks to 81police for posting the pictures for me. It has been some time since I have purchased any rifles. This year has been rough for me from a health standpoint and I had just lost interest in collecting. When this rifle appeared on Gun Broker it sparked my interest. I could tell from...
by jack1653
Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello shooters
Replies: 2
Views: 3455

Re: Hello shooters

Hey 1907 32,

Welcome to the Forum. I am south of you in Illinois. A wealth of information in the threads but if you can't find it, ask. We like pictures so if you make a post of the 1907-32 we will appreciate it.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No Ex`s in Texas
Replies: 15
Views: 12520

Re: No Ex`s in Texas

Hey robo,

Good to hear from you and glad that you survived the castrophe. I can't begin to imagine what that would be like. That is a kind gesture your son is doing. A lot of good people helping those in neeed. We need more of this.

Regards,

Jack
by jack1653
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: No Ex`s in Texas
Replies: 15
Views: 12520

Re: No Ex`s in Texas

Hey Robo,

Are you still okay? The news coming out of Houston is very depressing. I think of you every time I see a broadcast. I hope you are safe.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Photo of a Model 81 in .25 Rem
Replies: 1
Views: 3537

Re: Photo of a Model 81 in .25 Rem

Here is a thread on one of my Model 81 in 25 caliber.

Regards,

jack1653



viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2508&sid=b9c2244db2 ... 220e#p7813.
by jack1653
Fri Aug 04, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Help with approx value with each of these 7 rifles
Replies: 3
Views: 4435

Re: Help with approx value with each of these 7 rifles.

Hey StrkAliteN, You have some very nice rifles from the pictures you provided. This certainly helps us to determine the reasonable of the price you may be seeking. As you well know from having purchased firearms there are many times when condition has nothing to do with the price we pay for the gun ...
by jack1653
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: jim8008 (Jim Woods) - Passes Away
Replies: 3
Views: 4098

Re: jim8008 (Jim Woods) - Passes Away

I was saddened when I got the call from Jim's wife that he had passed away Tuesday evening. I called and talked with Jim just a week earlier and I knew from our conversation that he would not be with us much longer. Jim knew his time was about up but maintained a positive attitude about his situatio...
by jack1653
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New from Chattanooga, Tennessee
Replies: 4
Views: 5352

Re: New from Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hey NavyDiver,

Welcome to the forum. If you can provide some pictures showing the engravings, I am sure we can give you an appropriate answer to your questions.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Three barrel set
Replies: 4
Views: 4679

Re: Three barrel set

Hey Sebastian21,

My question is not clear. I know all three barrel assemblies will work on the receiver. I meant to ask which of the three assemblies was the original to the receiver. Thank you.

Kindest Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Three barrel set
Replies: 4
Views: 4679

Re: Three barrel set

Hey Sebastian21,

Which of the three barrrel goes with the receiver? What is the condition of the barrel jackets. The one picture looks like one of the jackets may be discolored. Thank you.

Kindest Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Tue May 30, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Had some surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 6295

Re: Had some surgery

Hey Carl, Sorry to hear about your surgery, but it sounds like you are going to be better after the rehab is completed. It is good to be patient with the recovery process and give yourself time to heal. I have had three kidney surgeries since February with general anesthesia and it has kicked my but...
by jack1653
Sun May 07, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello, new member, new 81 owner.
Replies: 7
Views: 7420

Re: Hello, new member, new 81 owner.

Hey rromeo, Welcome to the forum. We are glad to help new 8 & 81 newcomers. Tell us what parts you are looking for and I am sure someone here can point you in the right direction. Ask any questions that you may have about these rifles and I am sure you will get some helpful information. If you c...
by jack1653
Fri May 05, 2017 2:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Great 8 Event 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 6672

Re: Great 8 Event 2017

Hey Guys, It saddens me to have to say that I will not be hosting the Great 8 Event the last weekend in August as I had planned. I had received responses from 3 members saying that they would attend. I never heard from anybody else and there is too much work involved for so little attendance. I do a...
by jack1653
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:19 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Buttstock find
Replies: 6
Views: 6591

Re: Buttstock find

Hey Randy, That is a very nice second year production. The dark wood is a compliment to the patina on the metal. To find an early style safety takes a lot of searching. Finds like this is what really takes a collection to the next level. How are you doing with the FN additions? I remember seeing ear...
by jack1653
Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:21 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Buttstock find
Replies: 6
Views: 6591

Re: Buttstock find

Hey ranman, Nice find in the stock. I always check to see if there are any goodies that may have been placed by previous owners. I have found some nice sights, dollar bills, screws, matches, etc. I have not found any dated items that I can recall. The rifle you have pictures has one of the old style...
by jack1653
Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: detachable magazines
Replies: 19
Views: 18703

Re: detachable magazines

Hey 81police, You are correct. I do not like working on the Krieger's for several reasons. It is just too hard to improve on what Kreiger did and I had found them pretty easy to buy when I wanted one. I did not have the appropriate tooling machine that is required to mill the trigger guard for an ap...
by jack1653
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: detachable magazines
Replies: 19
Views: 18703

Re: detachable magazines

Hey Blitzkriegws, I have done Conversions on both the Model 8 & 81 in every caliber. The biggest issue is finding the 15-shot extended magazine produced by the Police Officers Equipment Company many years ago. If you can locate one, be prepared to pay big bucks for one. I saw one in Tulsa at the...
by jack1653
Sun Apr 16, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: POE Heaven
Replies: 8
Views: 9220

Re: POE Heaven

Here is a better picture of the POE's and Conversions.
by jack1653
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: POE Heaven
Replies: 8
Views: 9220

Re: POE Heaven

Hey Guys,

I am sorry about the picture. When it was resized, I didn't realize that the top and bottom of the picture had been cut off. I will try and get a better picture later.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: POE Heaven
Replies: 8
Views: 9220

POE Heaven

Hey Guys, I just finished rearranging the safe to house the newest additions from Tulsa. I decided to put all the POE rifles and Conversions in one safe. The picture shows all of these rifles together in one location. While it may be difficult to identify the various rifles it is pretty impressive t...
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Guys, One of the three Police Models I purchased was a rare Model 8 with the 15-shot POE extended magazine. This rifle is a 35 caliber. The picture show both of my Model 8 Police Models. Both are in excellent condition and have the early style forearm. You can read about these rifles in Henwood'...
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Mags
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Pictures of the magazines.
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Guys, Jump in with your opinions about this rifle. It has a removable magazine similar to the Krieger Conversions. There was a thread about another rifle that was very similar to this one several months back. I have included some pictures of three magazines for comparison to aid in the discussio...
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Mike, All my rifles can be shot and I don't mind firing most of them. There are a few that could be classified as "safe queens", but as 81police and Sarge756 will tell you, I don't mind if others want to shoot them. 81police thought I was crazy when I brought several of my Police Model...
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

More pictures.
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

More pictures.
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

More pictures of the custom model 8.
by jack1653
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Richard, Here are some more pictures of the custom model 8. I was told it was made for one of the Remington executives. It is a partial engraving. I found the wood to be very unusual with the full length forearm that has the charteristic schnable end. The checkering is excellent and it takes rea...
by jack1653
Sat Apr 08, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Ranman,

Here are some more pictures of the FN. I tried to get some close ups and hope they are okayThis FN has the plain barrel like the model 8. There were not that many plain barrels made and to find one is very lucky. This is the second plain barrel in my FN's.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Guys, You never know what you may find in these rifles. Take a look at this. When I removed the charge handle, a brass shim came out with the bolt handle. I have never seen one before. The purpose was obvious after I tried the charge without the shim. It was very loose in the bolt. Kind of a nea...
by jack1653
Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Joe, I did not get the Dillon progressive press at the show. I am conflicted about all the options, bells and whistles that are required to get this thing to work. The model I was considering is the Super 1050 powered by the Rev 7. That sucker will really pump the ammo out. I am going to continu...
by jack1653
Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey 81police,

Can you post the picture of the charge handle and shim. Also the engraved model 8 with the long forearm. There were some more pictures of the D grade also. The picture of the 2 model 8 police models would be nice also.

Thanks Buddy,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Guys, Just about the time you think you have enough another opportunity presents itself and this was the case in Tulsa. There is a story behind each purchase and my reasoning, or justification for "jackitis". I will try and be brief but many of you know that isn't possible so I will bu...
by jack1653
Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Replies: 31
Views: 23880

Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad

Hey Guys, I had a wonderful time in Tulsa at the Gun show. My son, nephew and another friend joined me on the trip. All of us were wore completely exhausted and I could not have done it without my "gun bearers". There were more 8's and 81's this year than what I saw in past shows. Prices w...
by jack1653
Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: 8/81 Safety Modifications
Replies: 4
Views: 7223

Re: 8/81 Safety Modifications

Hey 81police,

Thanks for the postings. Some real creativity on these rifles. I think I sent you pictures of my 81-D that had a safety modification. Please feel free to post it. It looks like the safety on the Browning A-5 shotgun.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: 18 Stamped on Model 81 trigger guard
Replies: 4
Views: 5277

Re: 18 Stamped on Model 81 trigger guard

Hey Cebrowning1, Not a problem using the picture. I am glad that it was available for you to use to help us understand what you were describing. I agree with 81police in saying that it is an inspection mark. We have never figured the reason for Remington's inconsistencies in the use of proof marks. ...
by jack1653
Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: 18 Stamped on Model 81 trigger guard
Replies: 4
Views: 5277

Re: 18 Stamped on Model 81 trigger guard

Hey 81police,

You have a good memory. I bought that rifle. It is the only one I have seen with the "B" following the serial number. I believe this picture is the same rifle. If he will PM me I can confirm the serial number.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 Left handed Safety lever?
Replies: 7
Views: 7927

Re: Model 8 Left handed Safety lever?

Gotta see some pictures of this :o :o :o .

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Great 8 Event 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 6672

Re: Great 8 Event 2017

Near Springfield, Illinois.
by jack1653
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Great 8 Event 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 6672

Great 8 Event 2017

Hey Guys, It is time for me to start getting information from all of you about the possibility of having another Great 8 Event. I need to know how many of you will make a commitment to attend the event. At this point in time I am thinking of hosting the event the last weekend in August. This is one ...
by jack1653
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Yukon Men
Replies: 1
Views: 2671

Yukon Men

I was watching some episodes of Youkon Men Sunday evening and saw Joey using a model 81 on a moose hunt. He was successful in harvesting the moose.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Hey Jack ...
Replies: 1
Views: 3026

Re: Hey Jack ...

Golly darn, Dennis. That sure is tempting! Too bad there isn't a forearm.LOL
by jack1653
Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: FN 1900 #55 ----- CUSTOM
Replies: 7
Views: 11019

Re: FN 1900 #55 ----- CUSTOM

Hey Guys, Let me start by saying a big Thanks to 81police for posting some pictures for me. I sent him 33 pictures and let him pick the ones he wanted to post. If you want to see others, make a request and we will see what we can do. Well another FN has found its way to me. As I posted in another th...
by jack1653
Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Addition To Member Family
Replies: 15
Views: 13440

Re: New Addition To Member Family

Hey Sarge756,

That is about the funniest and best application that I have ever seen :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: If Daddy81 uses this he shouldn't have a thing to worry about. Good job, my Friend.

Regards,

jack1653
by jack1653
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Addition To Member Family
Replies: 15
Views: 13440

Re: New Addition To Member Family

Hey 81police, My compliments on your selection of a "teething" thing. The little lady couldn't have a better thing to cut her teeth on. :) You will cherish every tooth mark she puts on that 81. I know it is a little early to counsel her on jackitis, but I am certain that I will do everythi...
by jack1653
Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Addition To Member Family
Replies: 15
Views: 13440

New Addition To Member Family

Hey Guys, Our very own 81police is keeping a secret from all of you. :o I guess he is just to busy with the new "Daddy" duties to share the good news. :roll: Perhaps he will find time to tell y'all about the new addition and pictures would be a necessity. Congratulations my Dear Friend!, :...