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Welcome aboard. This will get you started on the "carbine" thing: http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=41&start=10 Pete - 2verpsters, is "the man" making these happen,. He also converts a regular fixed mag rifle to a detachable Police if y...

Just for conversations purposes, here is my read on the TV pic: Based on the pics I've seen of the "trial rifle" these do not appear to be that: there does not appear to be extra wood around the barrel for the "full stock military rifle" nor finger grooves in the forearm for the ...

Way cool. Thanks for the posting and history lesson. If they had had more of this in history classes, I'd have stayed in school longer

Sooo, in the Jeff Foxworthy tone of buddy caring for buddy, "Why ain't you dead?" :? I'm no skypilot but it would seem that God has a purpose for you in the here and now. That could be a really good thing. :lol: Although very high mountain climbing appears to not be in your immediate futur...

Looks like you did the 9-11 thing, at street level. :shock: When did this happen? I'm sure there are some things going on to find out why, so another newbie with their company has to go through this? What are the docs saying, that it will clear out - just don't take up smoking! Hang in there guy you...

Hum, not good. Sorry to hear about your health issues (as if breathing silica from the Sandbox was not bad enough.) Sounds like either you or the building missed the memo that morning: "Exit now!" and "Do not come down until instructed!"

Welcome, again. So what's w/ the "when the Doc let's me go back to work" thing?

They must like the weather (if not the political climate) 'cause they still shoot great. As matter of fact they are in the vehicle as I type, looking for a paper plate to ventilate.

Canuck, :?: :?: is a reasonable post. Now I'm going Huh? What happen to the rest of the information? My post was a response to a member's post "that there were very inexpensive stripper clips that could be used for the 8/81 at https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories....

Welcome. You are starting at the top of the heap w/ a .35, regardless of what I might say about there is always room to add another .25 to my group.

Enjoy, look forward to the pics.

(Copied this from his May 29 post) I have one that came from Sweden via a Mormon Missionary that encountered the rifle during his church work there. The rifle had been awarded as a prize for winning a shooting contest and had had an engraved presentation plate attached to stock, the outline of whic...

Rats. I suspicioned something like that.

I obviously have not held either mag nor do I know anyone in my area that has or even seen one. The pictures do make one drool and starts the imagine wandering.

I will continue to watch and hope ... I never expected to see a .25 M8 either, had two.

Amazing what a "sort-of" accidental PM can do. I would be amiss if I didn't say that I had hoped that something like this VC/POE would happen. Great Job guys. :D May I carefully ask, is there any hope for those of us without POE mags? I would think that the patents have expired or will soo...

Good info from Jack. Also, note that the nut and slot-washer are connected via opposing teeth when they separate it will sound like you are breaking something :oops: - as the teeth "slip" apart. That means you are doing it correctly. :P And, I've found that the spring tension is only sligh...

On this forum, we are "picture challenged" :roll: - feed the animals. :lol: Jack got you started on the ammo, even though the obsolete ammo "was" expensive by today's standards it maybe a bargain, at least I have been able to find it "reasonably priced" at gun shows. DO...

You da Man!! An alternate clip, that's what I've been wanting to hear for sometime now.

Sorry the others didn't work and you had to invest in all those to find the one that fit but THANKS for sharing the info.

From what I can see a fine looking 81 and a great caliber to get you started - the one that the rifles were designed for. I've found the ammo at gun shows for "relatively" reasonable prices.

Welcome aboard. Now for your next one there are some good buys on GB!

Sure not the prettiest horse in the corral but they are fun and gather a crowd. Welcome aboard - but be warned, they are addictive! (Numerous purchased are known to relieve the symptoms, temporarily and checking the couch first regarding it's sleeping comfort is advised.)

Great question, been meaning to ask that myself.

Welcome aboard.

Sooo, is it sold? Not that I was expecting it to go for the $5 but ...?

I hereby relinquish my claim to the "Ugliest Model on Earth", you are the man. IMHO the 35th Model 8 in 35cal is too good (and ironic) to abandon. I'd start on a quest to fix and repair - taking it back to as original as possible. I'd also bet that regardless of it's obvious abuse that she...

"Did you wear a mask!" for an original you did indeed steal it. What a gun!!

There's a thief among us!! :mrgreen: And I'm green with envy! That is one terrific looking rifle and scope. There will be others that will help w/ the ID of the scope. I believe Weaver was out of El Paso back then and it looks like one of my 1950 vintage Weavers. To get the folks started: is it a 3/...

Looks like a terrific job!! I agree, the chances of seeing one, let alone getting one is slim to none, and "that be the Pure-D truth".

I don't have a beater .25 but how about a .30Rem that was voted the ugliest Model 8? It has a "face made for radio"!

Posting the pictures for SIGHTHOUND's comments - from his post Sat Mar 06, 2010 "Has anyone ever seen a Military Model 8s Remington Full-Stocked Match Rifle or a U.S. Trials Rifle as shown in John Henwood's book "The Great Remington 8 and 81 Rifles? For my collection, knowing I would neve...

Under the holes there is suppose to be a plate with threaded holes that act as the nuts for your screws. Seems, that there was a bit of a flange on the plate above the holes that helped align the plate and start the screws. At least that's the way I remember it and I'm sticking to it.

That's what grandkids are for - help w/ the confusers! (I don't have grandkids so I had to do it the hard way, HPC & trial and error.)

Welcome. Yes, we'd all like to see your creation. If you would send me a copy of your prints, I can post them on the forum for you to share.

Welcome! SORRY bad news ... these things are very addictive. Carefully turn and walk away from the idea. Then, please walk to the front of the room and say slowly "My name is _________". Orrrrrrr .... Grab that .300 Savage like you are going through a revolving door on someone else's push....

Wow, did you ever hit the jackpot! Hope you are keeping at these one or better yet some. Estimates are going to be a tough call without pictures, date codes, and some idea of how you determined your %. Plus, there are the little extras/ and exceptions like: do the P.O.E.s have department or city mar...

Great job guys. Appreciate it, especially the pictures.

Some questions regarding an 8/81 barrel... What about reboring the old barrel? I'm not familiar with the process other than I've read of it being done on other rifles. Couldn't a bad 25 be rebored to a 30, etc.? (I know that the internals around the barrel in the sleeve of a 25 are the same as those...

George's birthday has started me thinking old - regardless of the fact that I am! :shock: Q. 1 - How much can we do and still be original? Being new to guns in general and specifically new to older guns (I found out I might even have a collector or two!!), what can or can't I do to "help" ...

Sounds like my kind of guy!! I appreciate the info on him. Now that I'm connecting the dots it seems to me that I had his email address a year or two back - didn't it have "win." in it back then? Seems I corresponded with him regarding a couple of things for an old Winchester. Nevertheless...

"Lyman fold down barrel jacket sight and a Marbles rear tang sight with newly purchased AperturesandMore aperture." I've been meaning to ask you guys how does his stuff look? I'm not questioning his work, I understand it is good. What I'm wondering is, does the new work stand out as "...

I'm sure there are folks on here who have an extra original if that is what you are looking for. Although Remington put on a number of different sights as requested, I understand they also included the original with the rifle. I noticed eBay has at least one tang sight currently at auction: 35031903...

We have another posting that likely doesn't belong here - regarding computer issues: "Derdab" under "The Great Model 81 Woodsmaster". In the past. it seems that this kind of posting usually appears about the same time that we get hit w/ the porn. I'll be on the confuser for sever...

IMHO as a very real newbie to shooting period ... - I've found iron sights to be a real and fun challenge. - After doing some learning I've finally been able to get most of mine to do a 4-5" group at 100yds. - I'm sure there are some guys on here with some old 8's and 81's that can do better th...

Thanks for the tips on refinishing and the thoughts on sights. One of the reasons I picked up the Marbles is that to me it seems the "classic" tang sight for the Model 8. The Williams looks out of place and foreign to the rifle. Agree with that. That was the same reason I picked up a coup...

NOT so beat up 30! Or 32! I just looked at them still nice. Don't we wish we could find the prices like what you found at that gun show back then!! Note: the Lebel hasn't progressed any farther, it is still a "box case".

Good to talk with you and your wife this evening.

Well, ah ... no, Jack. Actually, I was just passing on info that I've been gathering - to do my FIRST project. So, unfortunately I cannot comment on what works, only what others have said works. But, if this rain ever lets up (I think we've seen the sun 4 times since Christmas!) I'll start sorting a...

Congratulations on a great looking rifle and welcome to the club - albeit a very addictive club!! :roll: Might I suggest that you try the Williams before removing it for the screw-up Marble. I have had good luck with both. But one time, I had two rifles that looked the same, were the same caliber, b...

It's me. Too late tonight but I'll call you tomorrow (Sat.). It'll be great to hear from you.

David, We are adults and know that the world is NOT getting better - that there are people who enjoy destroying good things just to destroy a good or beautiful thing. :x I happen to be browsing when I saw these start popping up (midnight Friday PST) although it was frustrating I knew someone would t...

rem81auto wrote:Tks, I am looking forward to the pictures.

Me too!

(Excuse me a minute while I wipe the drool off the keyboard.) I assumed the gun on the banner was a picture from a book!! It never occurred to me that someone actually owned it, wow! Way to go Pete! Love the partial swirl on the butt stock.

You are in good hands w/ Hardrada55 and 81police they know what they are talking about. I'll always be a novice but I too enjoy learning so I did a little research in Henwood's book: - Model 8's stopped in 1939 but that doesn't mean they were totally out of parts. - 300 Savage was added in 1940 - Re...

I have one that I soak in Kroil's to get it to work, still the tab is a pain to push in and pull out. But, they are stout if you need to do a little convincing.

coop923 wrote:Thanks imfuncity. I'm just west of Yosemite.

Cool. Got my last Model 8 from an ammo reloader in Modesto. A safe queen that he never shot - worth the 200 mile drive!

Sounds like you have the correct ammo. From the Remington website http://www.remington.com/product-families/ammunition/centerfire-families/core-lokt.aspx: Remington Core-Lokt – a reputation deserved. Hunters with a knack for filling their deer tag tend to have more than success in common. They trust...

willin02 wrote:I suppose I'll post on the model 8 forum and worry the devil out of folks with newbie questions!!

No worries mate, we were all newbies once too and some of us always will be - as we keep learning. Welcome and enjoy shooting the that .35 critter.

Folks have found notes, money, and all sorts of stuff in the stock. That is a great find having the owners name and information. I have yet to find anything in mine. As to the removalable mags/clips, many of us have found Henwood's book an invaluable resource regarding our love of the ugly-hump-back...

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