Search found 2613 matches

by 81police
Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Model 81 Broken Action Spring Tube
Replies: 8
Views: 2662

Re: Model 81 Broken Action Spring Tube

Would you be willing to share the serial number of that rifle to be added to our database of existing FBI rifles?
by 81police
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Scoped Model 81 "Krieger Conversion" FOR SALE
Replies: 2
Views: 1586

Re: Scoped Model 81 "Krieger Conversion" FOR SALE

Great context Bob, thanks!!

The prices overall continue to impress me!
by 81police
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: E grade from auction
Replies: 2
Views: 1764

Re: E grade from auction

Hi Hibby!

This is only the 2nd Model 81E we've ever seen, making these likely the "rarest of the rare" when it comes to 8/81 factory engraved guns. The previous rifle was from around 1947, #32564
by 81police
Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Just got my first model 81
Replies: 6
Views: 3205

Re: Just got my first model 81

Great find! And great, capable caliber too! Be careful your interest in the rifles might not stop with just that 1 though!

Welcome to the forums btw!
by 81police
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: U.S. marked model 8 in .32
Replies: 5
Views: 2989

Re: U.S. marked model 8 in .32

I've seen another just like it, discussed it with US military arms expert Bruce N Canfield and he told me it was a fake...my money is this one is the same.
by 81police
Wed Dec 22, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2021 **
Replies: 5
Views: 2239

Re: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2020 **

the one that started it all...
by 81police
Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: thegreatmodel8.net
Replies: 2
Views: 1648

Re: thegreatmodel8.net

I'd be interested to hear what people say. This is the only website link used in the Great Model 8 YouTube page (which strangely enough has 1k+ subscribers and over half a million views!).
by 81police
Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: A question and a lead for someone
Replies: 4
Views: 2676

Re: A question and a lead for someone

Hi Bullpupone, sorry I don't know the mfg dates for the Williams sight.

Watch out for "jackitis"! It'll get ya!
by 81police
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:34 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: WRA Co. Remington Model 8 .32
Replies: 4
Views: 3044

Re: WRA Co. Remington Model 8 .32

There is another Winchester owned Model 8 that was verified by Remington...it was a later gun #15093 in 35Rem and although the "WRA Co." was engraved in a different location, there have almost identical cursive font and arrangement of date engraved. I'd say this rifle is LEGIT.
by 81police
Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New from Pennsylvania
Replies: 2
Views: 2067

Re: New from Pennsylvania

Welcome! Perhaps you saved the best (JMB design) for last! At least one of his most creative designs anyways. We call them "springpoles" here for obvious reasons. Glad you found us and thanks for posting! Feel free to post a photo or two of your rifle when it arrives. :mrgreen:
by 81police
Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics
Replies: 4
Views: 2865

Re: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics

The rifle was made in either 1914 or 1915, to know the exact year go back to that page I linked and compare the rifle's full serial number against the "last serial numbers for each year of production".
by 81police
Thu Sep 23, 2021 6:18 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics
Replies: 4
Views: 2865

Re: Model 8 minimal markings w/ pics

Great garage sale find! The best way to date the rifle is to check out the link below...

http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/?page_id=450

Most Model 8's are worth in the $500-900 price range.
by 81police
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: Standard Arms Model G
Replies: 6
Views: 3494

Re: Standard Arms Model G

Hcompton79 that was a fantastic write up on the Standard Arms Model G! I thoroughly enjoyed the history, restoration, and shooting of your personal gun. The recoil on that looks very mild! I didn't realize the loading was a bit complicated with the shooter having to ensure the cartridges were manual...
by 81police
Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:12 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy
Replies: 32
Views: 43735

Re: Remington spanner wrench Project ** pic heavy

this looks incredible!
by 81police
Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:43 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Hamer special
Replies: 7
Views: 3479

Re: Hamer special

A work of art!!
by 81police
Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: scope mounting method....
Replies: 5
Views: 2958

Re: scope mounting method....

Just when you think you've seen it all!
by 81police
Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: positive user feedback
Replies: 3
Views: 2353

Re: positive user feedback

:D :D :) :)
by 81police
Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
Replies: 13
Views: 5269

Re: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB

If someone can email me a screenshot of 2020/2021 Blue Book Values I can update it with both!
by 81police
Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:25 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
Replies: 13
Views: 5269

Re: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB

Whichever it is...I think it's safe to say the days of finding a $200 Model 8/81 any day of the week are LONG gone!
by 81police
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: .222 Rem. “aka Triple Duece”
Replies: 3
Views: 2708

Re: .222 Rem. “aka Triple Duece”

That's a sweet setup! I especially like the Lyman scope too. I had a 222Rem in a Sako L461 Mannlicher but sold it. Sweet little cartridge. Thanks for the eye candy today! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by 81police
Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Swiss cheese anyone??
Replies: 11
Views: 5030

Re: Swiss cheese anyone??

Someone please start a new "The Holiest 8/81" thread! haha
by 81police
Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:25 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Ya gotta love these GB guys!
Replies: 7
Views: 5362

Re: Ya gotta love these GB guys!

And that vintage Saturn Boone scope and mount might be worth as much as the rifle!
by 81police
Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Model 81 marked 872CR
Replies: 2
Views: 2263

Re: Model 81 marked 872CR

Hi Harvey, like Jack said above...photos of the engraving & it's location would be helpful
by 81police
Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:21 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member, Jeff
Replies: 7
Views: 5250

Re: New Member, Jeff

Welcome aboard! I really enjoyed your story and your experience of how a firearm can be such a reminder of the love of a relative or friend.

My father too hunted with a Model 81 when he was younger and his affection for them spurred mine as well.

Glad you're here!
by 81police
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Parts find
Replies: 5
Views: 3346

Re: Parts find

yessir jackpot!
by 81police
Thu May 20, 2021 6:30 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Navy Model 8? 1931?
Replies: 5
Views: 3767

Re: Navy Model 8? 1931?

Remington's inspectors/fitters used a variety of approval stamps. There is nothing US Navy about this gun. It's strictly commercial.
by 81police
Tue May 11, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: .25-35 Rem with odd trigger guard and buffer spring
Replies: 4
Views: 2889

Re: .25-35 Rem with odd trigger guard and buffer spring

Regarding the wood spacer...this is a great thread to read as it's similar musings with lots of photos...

viewtopic.php?p=7592&sid=f475d192fec196 ... 0376#p7592
by 81police
Tue May 11, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Serial #10 on the chopping block
Replies: 12
Views: 5853

Re: Serial #10 on the chopping block

The current lowest serial number that www.thegreatmodel8.net has on record is #7, pictured below. But still, #10 though!
by 81police
Tue May 04, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!
Replies: 4
Views: 3541

Re: Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!

Thanks for the reminder Hardrada55...here is your posting about this from 2012! "Saw this interesting Model 8 at the Midland Horseshoe arena gun show today. This is not a Peace Officer Equipment Company detachable 15 round magazine. It looks like somebodies attempt to make a similar type of mag...
by 81police
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!
Replies: 4
Views: 3541

Guns Show Finds: You Just Never Know!

I'm always amazed at what comes out of the woodwork at gun shows. Here's an oddball from a few years back. Someone spent some time customizing this 8!
by 81police
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Got lucky today! Found a Frank Hamer special.
Replies: 4
Views: 3313

Re: Got lucky today! Found a Frank Hamer special.

Congrats on a bonified quarterbore springpole!
by 81police
Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 with solid rib on barrel?
Replies: 2
Views: 2357

Re: Model 8 with solid rib on barrel?

The description sounds like an FN 1900, they're worth a mint
by 81police
Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:55 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Model 81 receiver & safety rocker arm
Replies: 2
Views: 2634

Re: Model 81 receiver & safety rocker arm

I'll check my dwindling 8/81 parts stock and let you know. No 81 receivers though, if you were looking for a Model 8 receiver I've got several
by 81police
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 1
Views: 2241

Re: New Member

Welcome and my condolences for the passing of your father. What a pair of heirlooms he left you and your brother. "Springpoles" as we call them here they definitely bring nostaglia back of a different time of gun making and hunter.
by 81police
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member
Replies: 2
Views: 2508

Re: New member

Welcome! Love the 300 Savage!
by 81police
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 2
Views: 2534

Re: New Member

Priceless heirlooms! Welcome sir!
by 81police
Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:39 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Head scratcher on Gunbroker
Replies: 5
Views: 3467

Re: Head scratcher on Gunbroker

With the evidence suggested by Hibby, I'd learn towards an old serial number alteration. I can't recall seeing many, if any, Model 8 serial numbers in that location that left the factory without proof marks above and/or below the serial number. That's very unusual. Plus the "Y" prefix that...
by 81police
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New to group
Replies: 2
Views: 2516

Re: New to group

Welcome home!!
by 81police
Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: My model 81 barrel tool
Replies: 31
Views: 10879

Re: My model 81 barrel tool

Hi Charles, I'd recommend doing a search on our forums. Lots of how-to posts for making your own.
by 81police
Wed Mar 24, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Fluted buttstock M8
Replies: 4
Views: 3803

Re: Fluted buttstock M8

Looking at examples of Model 8's across 4 decades its easy to see a world of variation in buttstock configurations. From grip style but to butt plates. Top that off with the option of custom stocks w/ longer lengths of pull or modified drop. Adding to this is that the majority of Model 8 stocks have...
by 81police
Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Fluted buttstock M8
Replies: 4
Views: 3803

Re: Fluted buttstock M8

Hi Hibby, when you say "fluted" are you referring to the the cuts at the peak of the comb?
by 81police
Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt carrier binding when it travels back
Replies: 6
Views: 4416

Re: Bolt carrier binding when it travels back

During rearward movement, the bolt carrier & connecting link are compressing an action spring inside a tube. My suggestion would be to disassemble and inspect those items.
by 81police
Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member from WA state
Replies: 3
Views: 2958

Re: New member from WA state

a thumper on both ends!
by 81police
Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:27 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member from WA state
Replies: 3
Views: 2958

Re: New member from WA state

Welcome! 300Sav is my fav hunting cartridge in the 8/81 platform. You're starting off with a heavy hitter!
by 81police
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in .250-3000 Savage)
Replies: 17
Views: 8703

Re: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in 250 Savage)

These pictures tell me your new-to-you frankengun was a labor of love for someone previously. Thanks for sharing all these photos, as I scrolled through them my interest and excitement grew. Having seen a lot of 8's and 81's its been a while since one really paused me like that. I took a quick look ...
by 81police
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:26 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: a little bit of walnut
Replies: 3
Views: 2446

Re: a little bit of walnut

Thanks for the photo...y'all have done great work to preserve these wood sets. Nice! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by 81police
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member from Dallas, TX area
Replies: 16
Views: 8636

Re: New Member from Dallas, TX area

rcranch found a Model 8 Police magazine to go with his Special Police rifle....
by 81police
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Remington model 8 with no caliber marked.
Replies: 2
Views: 2767

Re: Remington model 8 with no caliber marked.

No common.