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by Adam Lee
Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8
Replies: 33
Views: 23122

Re: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8

81police wrote:that's going to make a fine shooting rifle!!! ...oh wait I spoke without raising my hand first :lol:
I forgive you, Cam.

"more better" pics to follow.
by Adam Lee
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:00 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8
Replies: 33
Views: 23122

Re: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8

Maybe this picture helps out for those who can't see too well..... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pZYqFyTKs2Q/US84rj-PljI/AAAAAAAAGRc/w26YjEOAt8s/s912/barrel%2520jacket%2520holes_1.jpg And this might help, too. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fIMrfzVjPH8/US86BfTXjvI/AAAAAAAAGSM/aSOogqAijAU/s9...
by Adam Lee
Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8
Replies: 33
Views: 23122

Re: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8

Thanks for your patience, guys, while I manage to find the time to take some very low-quality, yet somewhat focused pictures at 5:30 am! I do mean that in a sarcastic tone. :mrgreen: OK, so you guys are not unlike 6th graders in terms of patience, I will grant you that; so why don't yall play "...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8
Replies: 33
Views: 23122

Re: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8

81police wrote:No pictures?!
right, Cam. No pictures. Should I have put a disclaimer in the subject line? I know, I know....."if I don't see any pictures, it didn't really happen...."

soon enough.....

Adam
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:05 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8
Replies: 33
Views: 23122

1908 Model 8 with 1935 jacket: my first 8

Friends, This will serve as a thread for me to show and tell my new/old Model 8, which I recently purchased from a fellow "society member" on the forum. Thanks, Roger! I don't even have a single good picture yet, as I haven't had time, but will continue to post images and observations as t...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:50 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Gonna thin the herd ....
Replies: 19
Views: 11656

Re: Gonna thin the herd ....

.....Am an old man and long for the days when among other things I would ride a school bus with shotgun, put it in my locker, take it back on bus after school, get off bus short of home farm, walk the fields and creek hunting for some meat for the table or a critter to skin for fur to sell.......En...
by Adam Lee
Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: bolt won't release: I am a true noob!
Replies: 7
Views: 6835

Re: bolt won't release: I am a true noob!

All is well.

Just a little hung up, and I was being too gentle. A kindly-delivered couple of whacks with a gloved hand did the trick - the bolt went back to battery.

Adam

now, a bit more than a noob....
by Adam Lee
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: bolt won't release: I am a true noob!
Replies: 7
Views: 6835

Re: bolt won't release: I am a true noob!

thanks Cam. I will just take it easy and get to it after work.

Adam
by Adam Lee
Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:34 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: bolt won't release: I am a true noob!
Replies: 7
Views: 6835

bolt won't release: I am a true noob!

Folks, I am honestly going to admit to my true noob status up front. Roger can certainly confirm this for everyone! So, here's why I am admitting that I am a Model 8 noob today. As excited as I was to receive the old gun from Roger, I could not help myself from beginning to strip it down once I had ...
by Adam Lee
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:29 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Thin the herd
Replies: 11
Views: 7650

Re: Thin the herd

You have two good points, Joe. I have been forever considering a C&R, yet never been in the position to have felt the true "need" for the license. Mainly it is because I have always maintained a low number of guns in my "collection" (which routinely seems to rotate over the y...
by Adam Lee
Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:29 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Thin the herd
Replies: 11
Views: 7650

Re: Thanks Roger! Nice Model 8!

Roger, As I've mentioned in my emails with you, I have gone through several weeks of very tough days at work. What a payoff to have acquired this old Model 8 from you - it is exactly what I had hoped for. Ironically, I won't have it in my hands (so to speak) until this evening. I was "delayed&q...
by Adam Lee
Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: barrel jacket and sling mount screw hole location
Replies: 4
Views: 5330

Re: barrel jacket and sling mount screw hole location

Congrats Adam, I'm excited for you! We can't wait to see pictures of your new-to-you "springpole" :D Below is a picture of sling locations on 8/81 barrel jackets, the rifle pictured is an 81 but you get the idea. Thanks for the photo. Once I get this rifle in my hands, it will be pretty o...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:00 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: barrel jacket and sling mount screw hole location
Replies: 4
Views: 5330

barrel jacket and sling mount screw hole location

Gents, I will shortly be the proud owner of a Model 8, courtesy Roger's help - thanks, man! One of many questions that I will be sure to ask: can anyone on the forum snap some pics of their Model 8's barrel jacket, if yours is a later model 8 that is tapped for a sling mount screw? Apparently, the j...
by Adam Lee
Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:35 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
Replies: 14
Views: 11838

Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP

To piggyback on this topic - can military stripper clips of any type substitute for the .35 Remington factory jobs? I have a bunch of 8mm Mauser, and 7.62x54R strippers that I could tinker with for this. Guess the russian clips wouldn't work, since they are for rimmed cartridges. Anyways, what have ...
by Adam Lee
Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Thin the herd
Replies: 11
Views: 7650

Re: Thin the herd

Hey Adam, I think I told you already, but I'll repeat it here.This m-8 -35 Cal. is a fine shooter now. And my vision isn't too good! I've talked again with my Ffl dealer friend, and all we're waiting on is your next move. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks, Roger I copy! About to leav...
by Adam Lee
Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Thin the herd
Replies: 11
Views: 7650

Re: Thin the herd

Hey Roger. My deal on the 98k is nearing completion (should be today/tomorrow) and then we can get the ball rolling on your "working parts gun" - man, I can't wait! First "accessory" I will be getting is Bob's Pro-Tool set. My buddy Dave will have the "prettier" Model 8...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: sources for springs of all types - ideas wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2796

Re: sources for springs of all types - ideas wanted

Well, since I surfed for spring parts that work on Remington 11/Browning A5/Savage 720 "Browning patent" shotguns, I found that between Brownell's and Numrich they have what you need. Brownell's will have springs for these under the Browning A5, while Numrich has them under Remington 11 an...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:24 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: looking for my NEXT 8, 81, 14, or 141
Replies: 4
Views: 4207

Re: looking for my first 8, 81, 14, or 141 - trade for's?

Guys,

I just edited my original post to include a few guns I have if anyone is interested in barter or trade. Take a look!

Thanks, Adam
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:54 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: new Model 8 owner
Replies: 4
Views: 3851

Re: new Model 8 owner

Welcome to the forum, and I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing your own "tales of the gun", once you get ahold of the Model 8 on the way.

Adam
by Adam Lee
Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Lost our Snoopy dog.
Replies: 15
Views: 10033

Re: Lost our Snoopy dog.

Pitchy, I feel for ya. It is amazing, the bonds we make with our furry friends. Just got back from the vet today, our 15-year-old Husky mix has been getting occasional acupuncture visits to help with her gradually weakening back. Although there is no way to say anything to make your loss any "b...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:21 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 300 Savage loads for 81
Replies: 8
Views: 8295

Re: 300 Savage loads for 81

Guys, I am a novice at reloading, however I do have a "go-to" guy who has offered me training and guidance to someday "roll my own" ammo. This is going to show my lack of knowledge - do you all cast your own lead bullets for the .300 Savage? If so, what steps do yall take in term...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:02 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Remington Model 11 C Grade!
Replies: 3
Views: 5107

Re: Remington Model 11 C Grade!

-what Roger said - nice Model 11! keep us posted as you learn more about your shotgun. I've got the Savage 720 cousin with vent rib, and modified bore. Adam https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Cogrcb2-lOY/UMx0awCmPxI/AAAAAAAAF2A/Dz7AnEoqUOk/s912/P1140432.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NKA67Ic...
by Adam Lee
Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:15 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: looking for my NEXT 8, 81, 14, or 141
Replies: 4
Views: 4207

Re: looking for my first 8, 81, 14, or 141 in .35 Remington

Roger wrote:Send me an email . I may be able to help you.
Thanks,
Roger
Email sent, Roger.

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:41 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: looking for my NEXT 8, 81, 14, or 141
Replies: 4
Views: 4207

looking for my NEXT 8, 81, 14, or 141

EDIT UPDATE...... :mrgreen: Roger has been able to help me attain level 1 in my "Remingtons designed by Browning" program. Although the rifle in question, an early Model 8 in .35 Remington, is still between FFL's, it will soon arrive and join the team. What logically follows is an 81, with...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:58 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Another newbie from No.Va.
Replies: 4
Views: 3639

Re: Another newbie from No.Va.

Thanks, Dave, you made my day at the gun show when you appeared with the Model 8! Your rifle is the first one I have closely inspected (and also partially disassembled...LOL) and I am jealous. It is indeed in great condition - hope to read more about your adventures with your new/old toy on this sit...
by Adam Lee
Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

Adam, pleased to see you taking bull by the horns and developing plan to compile information on Savage A5 shotguns, although I have a small collection of these I know almost nothing about production or models. Apparently some parts are interchangeable with Remington Model 11s and have read opinions...
by Adam Lee
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

I have an 11 for HD - found that by far, the cheapest short barrel for it was a Savage. Seems folks are rather proud of their 11 barrels. YMMV Yep, I will be looking (have been looking) for ANY Browning-style A5 12 ga. barrel in "well-worn" condition to chop down in size. Remmy 11's, Sava...
by Adam Lee
Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:43 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Remington Model 11 Refurbish
Replies: 3
Views: 4986

Re: Remington Model 11 Refurbish

Jon, your refurb'd Remingtons are sweet! That is the kind of stuff I enjoy doing as well. Been doing it mostly with military bolt rifles, but have been getting into civilian sporting guns recently, and each of your guns are great examples of the quality I hope to achieve in my own "shadetree&qu...
by Adam Lee
Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

I have read that both Remington and Winchester outsourced the custom installation of ribs and/or choke devicess on their barrels which would have made a certain amount of sense back in the pre-WWII days when most shotgun barrels came from the factories with neither. I had an elderly Remington Model...
by Adam Lee
Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

Very Nice ! Handsome family. The shotgun is nice too. If you have problems with the firing pin in the future, it appears the same as those for an A5 or a Mod 11. If you have need to locate one and can`t I have a few extra. Certainly have reason to be proud of all in your photos. Joe Well, thanks fo...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Another newbie from No.Va.
Replies: 4
Views: 3639

Re: Another newbie from No.Va.

Dang, Dave! So that's what you do to me - tease me with your new Model 8, with no pictures either! Guess you should bring it with you to Dale City VFW next week so I can get my hands on it! Glad you got ahold of one of these great guns. My Savage 720 is identical in function - going to have to use i...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: sources for springs of all types - ideas wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2796

sources for springs of all types - ideas wanted

Hello, just wondering if any folks have been able to find luck replacing all their Remington/Browning patent gun springs via "one-stop shopping" - BESIDES Brownells' or Numrich. Does Wolff Spring company do old stuff? Guess I just started my own web-quest. FWIW, I'm looking for most of the...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

A few outdoors pics, better light. The first two are with flash, second set is without flash. Adam https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_45_CwnSXSQ/UOb9ugDi_hI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/GKk8ATkTEJU/s1024/P1140460.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kGQX-qMnsW8/UOb9mALb_OI/AAAAAAAAF44/NoDrtaQhm90/s1024/P1140459.j...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

Hey guys, I had a little time and managed to take just a few pics of my Savage 720 yesterday. I will try and get better outdoors pics done soon, but in the meantime, these will have to suffice. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uc8odLhfVus/UOYOeT_GuSI/AAAAAAAAF3w/_J4-AdYR-PA/s1024/P1140451.jpg http...
by Adam Lee
Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Curious about first .35 Rem model 14's
Replies: 6
Views: 6230

Re: Curious about first .35 Rem model 14's

Believe you would find Ken Blauch book on The Classic Remington 14 of help. His opening information: ...the 14 was first introduced in 1912, chambered in the 25Rem, 30Rem and 32Rem, but chambering in the 35Rem and large calibers was expected early in 1913. In a January 1913 meeting, they decided to...
by Adam Lee
Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:56 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Curious about first .35 Rem model 14's
Replies: 6
Views: 6230

Re: Curious about first .35 Rem model 14's

Thanks guys, I appreciate your feedback. What I am trying to learn, is the background history of the .35 Remington cartridge and its early use. I am very interested in the early to mid-20th century American history of what we would call working-class community and culture. I just happen to be a 6th ...
by Adam Lee
Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Curious about first .35 Rem model 14's
Replies: 6
Views: 6230

Curious about first .35 Rem model 14's

Guys, I was curious as to whether any of you had some specific "first run" manufacture date info regarding the Model 14 rifles. Specifically, was the .35 Rem chambering available in the first production years? What year would that have been - I read through some posts but want to be sure I...
by Adam Lee
Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

Jerry, all my knowledge is in the A-5 Browning field. I've always known about the Savage clones but don't know very much specific Savage info.But the real telltale deal is that extended lug under the rib at the muzzle end.if this barrel were cut, and belonged to an A-5 browning there would be no st...
by Adam Lee
Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

More pics of the 720 Savage. Notice that the original firing pin has been repaired - welded and roughly filed. The heat from the weld gave a little color to the firing pin shaft. Adam https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6vxzgUPdzHY/UJ-SJihI8HI/AAAAAAAAFXI/KfKst_2gfpI/s720/P1140205.JPG https://lh4.goo...
by Adam Lee
Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Re: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

These are some other pics of my Savage 720 shotgun. The serial is 42994, and any help identifying its possible production date would be greatly appreciated. I understand a gentleman in New England (I was provided his home address contact information) will research Savage gun data for a fee. I hope t...
by Adam Lee
Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adam Lee's Savage 720 project
Replies: 30
Views: 33905

Adam Lee's Savage 720 project

Thanks to Pitchy's Browning A5 thread, I got rolling on some Q&A about my "clone" Savage 720, and had to admit to myself that I had totally hijacked what he started. Sorry Pitchy! The Browning-designed springpole rifles and shotguns fascinate me. The example I have is a pre-war Savage ...
by Adam Lee
Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Browning A5
Replies: 13
Views: 9113

Re: My Browning A5

Pitchy,
I truly apologize for completely hijacking your thread!

I will eventually make a separate post.

Sorry, man.

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Browning A5
Replies: 13
Views: 9113

Re: My Browning A5

As far as my Browning A5 is concerned the barrel was pitted bad on the muzzle end on the outside. If the barrel would of been in good shape i wouldn`t off shortened it. Hey, I would have done the same. It's one thing to have a wall-hanger, but a whole 'nother if'n you like to shoot what you got! Th...
by Adam Lee
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My Browning A5
Replies: 13
Views: 9113

Re: My Browning A5

Adam is the collar part of the poly still screwed onto the end of your barrel, I do not recall ever seeing the word poly inscribed on rib or side of barrel, only on the part that screws on the barrel or on the upper part that screws on the base part. Am thinking if this is the case that the top of ...
by Adam Lee
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Browning A5
Replies: 13
Views: 9113

Re: My Browning A5

Ouch!!! Things that are done by uninformed. The Bubba that put the poly on and the one that cut it off obviously did not know Savage A5s with rib barrels are very scarce and hard to find and a prize for Savage A5 collectors. Savage was a late bloomer to the A5 scene, from about 1930 to 1950. All yo...
by Adam Lee
Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Browning A5
Replies: 13
Views: 9113

Re: My Browning A5

Pitchy, Now I found this post finally about your shortened-barrel A5. I'm still on the fence about cutting my 720 Savage vent rib 26" barrel down to "riot" length, or just waiting til I locate an inexpensive Model 11 or Savage 720 "beater" barrel to work with. See, problem f...
by Adam Lee
Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:55 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: new from Virginia
Replies: 7
Views: 5918

Re: new from Virginia

Thanks for all the kind words of welcome. I am glad to be here! Can't wait for the weekend - got a big "funshow" to work this Sunday. Going to share a vendor table with a buddy, and have some fun doing a few gunsmithing demos. Well, not really gunsmithing - really just company armorer sort...
by Adam Lee
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:50 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Few 81 pictures
Replies: 28
Views: 20389

Re: Few 81 pictures

Two great JMB designs together. Notice the familiarity of the stock with the model 8 pistol grip . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/InTheWind/sub%20album%201/SDC12691.jpg Pitchy, hey, I am new here to this great site. Looking at your pics and noticed your pairing up the Model 8 with a Model 1...
by Adam Lee
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:25 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 11 Sportsman instruction booklet
Replies: 5
Views: 5838

Re: Model 11 Sportsman instruction booklet

I just recently joined this great forum, and I wanted to thank the OP for providing his Model 11 instruction booklet for us. An early Savage 720 followed me home from the funshow not too long ago. The booklet was just the ticket to help me ID individual parts after taking my shotgun apart, since it ...
by Adam Lee
Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:49 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: new from Virginia
Replies: 7
Views: 5918

new from Virginia

Good morning y'all! Noticed that "y'all" appears to be an accepted form of grammar on the site....LOL....and, seeing that my Virginia roots embrace that particular verbage, I already feel comfortable enough to join in! I have been interested in American civilian and military arms for many ...