I would think had the stock not been cut and still priced at 3k that would have been a very good price.jim8008 wrote:Considering everything else, I thought the rifle was worth the money had the stock not been cut.
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- Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:30 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8D
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6937
Re: Model 8D
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:59 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8D
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6937
Re: Model 8D
That does not sound to unreasonable to me ... Jim what do you think it's worth ??jim8008 wrote:$3000 ... but negotiable. Yeah, I'd think so.
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:01 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: round knob m-8
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3523
Re: round knob m-8
Roger, that is very cool.
- Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:15 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: You have the 2013 Blue Book Values? Send to Rem81auto please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4890
Re: 2013 Blue Book Values
Heck, we have our own Blue Book of Values right here and his name is Jack
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:08 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 81F
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8967
Re: Model 81F
I am still looking forward to more pics. I would like to see some good shots of the buttstock and forend. tks Dennis
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:43 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22947
Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Sorry, didn't use a Rem ... nice 6 pt ... 4 0n one side 2 on the other. Dennis
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:34 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: *************** CONTEST ***************
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23080
Re: *************** CONTEST ***************
Hi Jack/Judges, tks for starting the contest and donating the prize it was fun. Dennis
- Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22947
Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Cam, that's a super nice buck >>> Congrats. Dennis
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:01 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 81F
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8967
Re: Model 81F
?? wouldn't an F Grade's serial number be hand engraved in script.
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:14 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: *************** CONTEST ***************
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23080
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:05 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
- Replies: 26
- Views: 21012
Re: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
Yikes, that gunsmith needs to get out more.stu_2 wrote:Thank you 81police and Sarge756. Yesterday morning before your posts I took the gun to a professional who has specialized in old guns for 40 years. He said it was only the second Model 81 he's seen in his career.
Stu_2
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:11 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8/81 Lyman Tang Sight Screw Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3874
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:02 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11630
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
It is a cool piece of folkart ... it's not everyday you see 2 deer doin the humpity hump on a hump back rifle. I will stop with the bad jokes now.
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:38 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11630
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Pretty cool rifle. I do have a question though is the Moose talking on the phone. LOL
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 9:55 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11630
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade!
Bob, congrats that's pickin pretty tall cotton ... can't wait to see pics. Dennis
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:14 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 "FOR-SALE" CHECK IT NOW Auction ends Oct. 14, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6765
Re: FN 1900 "FOR-SALE" CHECK IT NOW Auction ends Oct. 14, 20
S and S HUNTCLUB wrote:The FN's are pretty rifle's and they feel great in your hands. Congrats to the buyer!
Enjoy Life, Bob and Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
That's true, the FN's do have a great feel. I agree 100%. Dennis
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Darn Near Perfect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10514
Re: Darn Near Perfect
Phyrbird wrote:Very pretty Ladies, here in the Midwest we don't get that lucky
Sure we do.
- Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Darn Near Perfect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10514
Re: Darn Near Perfect
What a beauty >> congrats Jack
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:26 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Pistol Grip Model 8 Pics
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13517
Re: Pistol Grip Model 8 Pics
Bob, that is a fantastic RPG 8 you have.
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Oh hail FearLessLeader!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5733
Re: Oh hail FearLessLeader!
Happy Birthday
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:15 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Remington Model 8 vs STEEL!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5366
Re: Remington Model 8 vs STEEL!!
Hi Cam, great video and tks to the S&S guys too. Dennis
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:01 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Jack1653's latest acquisition
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13023
Re: Jack1653's latest acquisition
Very cool Jack ... way to go. Dennis
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:09 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: A couple recent finds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4651
Re: A couple recent finds
Hi Cam, kinda typical ... see pics. Dennis
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:42 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: A couple recent finds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4651
Re: A couple recent finds
I don't think the rifle was used very much it has very little blue wear ... but it was not cared for and has pitting here and there. I would grade as VG-.
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:02 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: A couple recent finds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4651
A couple recent finds
I found this early 32 Rem. a bit ago and found this nice case last weekend.
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:25 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Full Stock Match Rifle
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16837
Re: Full Stock Match Rifle
Jackitis at it's best ... good going.
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:23 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: *************** CONTEST ***************
- Replies: 32
- Views: 23080
Re: *************** CONTEST ***************
My C Grade 8 in 32 Rem with fairly scarce butt and buttplate.
- Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:46 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Model 8 in slow motion
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11010
Re: Model 8 in slow motion
Very Cool ... tks for posting.
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:57 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: reblueing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8182
Re: reblueing
IMHO, the wood looks perfectly fine. I would not do a thing to it.
- Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:35 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: my new one
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3575
Re: my new one
Looks pretty nice >>> congrats
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:08 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: My first.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6398
Re: My first.
Freak, I sell the replacement tang sight filler screws for $9.99 shipped if you need one. Tks Dennis
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:37 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Need wood!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3141
Re: Need wood!!!
The guys name is Bob and he has all your needs for the restoration of your 8.... see below
circlebranch@cox.net
circlebranch@cox.net
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:11 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: l
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5407
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- Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:41 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: GOT A MINT IN BOX FN TODAY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4851
GOT A MINT IN BOX FN TODAY
Gee, I hope you didn't jump to the conclusion I was talking about the other FN we talk about >>> LOL <<< . I bet I kick started everybody's heart rate up a bit. Dennis
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:32 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10716
Re: "D" Grade .25 Remington @ Collector's Firearms
Congrats Joe, that looks like a real nice rifle. Dennis
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:24 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Yesterday's Cool 81 Find
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8154
Yesterday's Cool 81 Find
I bought 3 81's yesterday but this is the coolest one. The rifle is chambered in 35 Rem and remains in about MINT condition. The rifle also has Kreiger magazine conversion and includes 2 magazines, handmade breakdown wooden case, original rear sight, and paperwork. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Den...
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5857
Re: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
Wonder I if the guide is talking to Kermit on his cell phone ??
- Fri May 31, 2013 9:36 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9168
Re: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?
Adam, at one time and for many years I was very active in shooting flintlocks. The lower rifle is pretty much an exact copy of a Pre Rev war Jacob Dickert, Lancaster County Pa rifle. The rifle was built by a good friend of mine back in the 80's ? by the name of Jerry Kirklin. I would guess if anyone...
- Thu May 30, 2013 8:26 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9168
Re: flint and cap & ball shooters - on this board?
Here's a nice custom built N. Carolina 36 cal. of mine. http://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL763/4281410/9002586/405617189.jpg http://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL763/4281410/9002586/405617193.jpg [imghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com:80/VOL763/4281410/9002586/405617198.jpg][/img] http://pic100.pictur...
- Fri May 10, 2013 6:10 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Highly Customized 81-D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9852
Re: Highly Customized 81-D
Jack, I am glad I could help you out with this rifle. I think it found a good home. Dennis
- Wed May 08, 2013 6:16 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: F/S MODEL 8 " D GRADE ...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5182
Re: F/S MODEL 8 " D GRADE ...
TTT
I will listen to offers. I always consider bidders better than lookers. Tks Dennis
I will listen to offers. I always consider bidders better than lookers. Tks Dennis
- Mon May 06, 2013 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19895
Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos
Thanks Corey, very informative. Dennis
- Mon May 06, 2013 8:01 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19895
Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos
Matt, I have 2 D grades ... here's a pic of the serial number of one which isn't to far off from yours. I do understand the same hand did not engrave every Rem that went out the door. I am not saying yours is wrong!. I am trying to learn just like everyone else here. I am looking forward to Corey's ...
- Sat May 04, 2013 4:48 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19895
Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos
Maybe it's just me. I don't know what's going on with the 2nd number but at least to me the 5 looks like it started life as a 7. I could be wrong just sayin ... how about a couple more macro close up pics ?
- Sat May 04, 2013 3:25 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics posted*
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19895
Re: I got her today, my factory engraved model 8!! *pics pos
I think you did alright but I do have 3 concerns. Number 1. The recoil pad is not correct 2. The buttstock checkering and 3. something bothers me about the serial number engraving.... just my humble opinion.
- Fri May 03, 2013 9:16 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Shipping is important when buying online
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6979
Re: Shipping is important when buying online
Rob, bummer about your new rifle but glad for you on the settlement.
- Wed May 01, 2013 2:00 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Picking up an FN today
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18172
Re: Picking up an FN today
BD,
All FN'S are 9 m/m or as we know it 35 Rem.
All FN'S are 9 m/m or as we know it 35 Rem.
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:31 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17055
Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Oh Well, still a great find >>> congrats. Dennis
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:30 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Pictures of the FN Manufacturing Plant in 1912
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7491
Re: Pictures of the FN Manufacturing Plant in 1912
Very cool ... thanks for posting.
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:35 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17055
Re: Tatooed Lady in a Full Monty
Nice, let's see a pic of the box end.