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if you wanted to be period correct the magazines were not designed until the late 1920's (at the very earliest) but more likely the early 1930's. If that's no big deal, then finding a magazine is the first step, and biggest hurdle. Expect to pay between $800-1000 for a magazine alone. There are a co...

The original Police guns are pricey no doubt, but if you can locate a vintage 15 round magazine I'm sure Pete Verschneider would be happy to build one for you for a fraction of the cost. prverschneider@energysolutions.com P.S. There are two solitary Police magazines (one Model 8, one Model 81) both ...

Thanks Ken, I appreciate it.

If you're looking for a "Special Police" you're in luck.

http://rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/52/lid/321

Bob makes the most authentic stock and forearm reproductions

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Here's one of his auctions below, this one period correct for pre-WWI Model 8's (stock has cheeks)
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =226595705

That's pretty cool history, how did you find that?

I gotta get a copy of that and put on the website someday. Maybe we need an F.B.I. page, lol.

I just put a new article on the website all about the Peace Officer Model 8 & 81's. It's a long read but there's lots of good info and pictures in there! It's worth your time if you have any interest in the Police versions. It can be found from the home page under the tab "Police Model 8 an...

I just put a new article on the website all about the Peace Officer Model 8 & 81's. It's a long read but there's lots of good info and pictures in there! It's worth your time if you have any interest in the Police versions. It can be found from the home page under the tab "Police Model 8 an...

not a heretic at all. I think it's a smart move if you're going to continue to use this occasionally, keeping the metal protected. We'd love to see before and after pictures!

Hmmmmmm. . . . . . . ~ 1950? My uncle was freezing his . . . . . off in Korea and dad was maybe a junior in high school. I wasn't even thought of for another half decade or more. But you got the education that would last you a lifetime. Great picture! I didn't see the light of day until 30 years af...

ljspoon wrote:After viewing this post, it prompted me to become a member of this board. I immediately looked under the buttplate of my 1911 vintage Model 8 .35 Rem and discovered a small quantity of matches in one hole and three 200 grain Rem-Umc rounds.

Welcome to the forum ljspoon. Great buttstock find!

to my recollection there was only 1 standard Model 81 rear sight. It has a flat top unlike the Model 8's semi-buckhorn.

that look on your face, you meant business!

that's a good lookin' 81 mudslicks!

You're sure all components of the barrel assembly are intact? recoil spring? buffer spring? You may want to check the action spring located in a tube in the stock and perhaps the link attached to the bolt carrier. Just sounds like either there's no force pushing the bolt carrier rearwards or there's...

Great photo and great hunting!

if your rifle is #7, the liklihood would be that the serial number would be centered not offset to the right as pictured. You may check the barrel jacket head just in front of that serial number or remove the barrel assembly and see if there are any other serial number markings. Removing the stock s...

the earlier extractors as far as I can tell were straight and smooth across. The ones on late Model 8's and many 81's were scalloped like you say, though I've seen some straight too. It's been discussed before, extractors for 35 and 300 can either be unmarked or marked "35". So if one had ...

That is a sharp looking setup. I love those vintage scopes and scope mounts.

Mudslicks,

We're thankful to have ya! There's a slew of knowledeable people here that can surely help with whatever questions you may have. We'd love to see pictures sometime.

God bless,

Avery,

this is a feature that has not worked for me either with Internet Explorer 8.0. I just live with it.

Great eyes Clint! The modifications done to the rifle look like Krieger to me. Someone has gone and notched the magazine release button. Looks like a fun setup.

Wayno,

no special knowledge required to be apart of this motley crew. Whether from the Lone Star State (I may be a little biased

) or from New York, everybody is welcome here! We're glad to have ya.

at least you have several options for scope bases, haha. Really nice rifle otherwise.

avery,

The earliest Model 8's did not have a firing pin spring nor a firing pin buffer spring.

Gunchukar,

I can't remember seeing an 8 or 81 without a line up mark in that location, but just not one that long with a number.

avery,

the "MODEL 8" receiver markings started in the mid 1920's. The first ones still had the serial number stamped on the bottom of the receiver, then later the serial number ended up on the side with the "MODEL 8".

the picture makes it look like a cracked barrel? What looks like 1 piece is actually a 2 piece barrel assembly. The barrel screws into the barrel extension (the blocky breech part). I have no clue as to what the "6" signifies.

Forum Member jack1653 came to the Lone Star State for a visit with my father and I, we took him to Mitchell County for 2500 acres of swine hunting west Texas style. We didn't keep count but probably saw in the way of 100 hogs of all sizes over a day and a half. The first morning a group of 35 came i...

Just too cool! Love the rifle. My father and I took Jack hunting this weekend, i'll have a few pictures to post here soon

How many hogs did y'all see altogether? Thanks for sharings these!

I'm pretty sure i've some, i'll check the stash on tuesday

That's really cool Dennis, many thanks for sharing it. Looks like he's got just enough ammo to take care of those 5 wolves!

congrats 1rknrbn! Hope it shoots as sweet as it looks.

I'm leaning towards it's mounted upside down

f.a.b. wrote:I collect Antique Firearms -- WHAT IS GOING ON -- HELP !!!

It might be too late, I think you're already addicted

make that 1 more fellow Texas "Howdy!". We're glad you found us and even more glad to hear you're cherishing a piece of family history. We're happy to help you with any questions you might have, there's a slew of knowledgeable guys on here.

You can find pictures of Bonnie & Clyde's gun inventory on google, but here is a list I found online of what was recovered from their car. Three .30 caliber. Browning Automatic Rifles One 20 gauge “sawed-off” shotgun One 10 gauge “sawed-off” shotgun One .32 caliber Colt automatic pistol One .380...

I came across a photograph dated May 23rd, 1934 that states to be from the ambush site. It's a series of firearms on top of Bonnie & Clyde's car. Now we've all seen the famous photos of the firearms Bonnie & Clyde had in their car, but I zoomed in on this photograph and it looks like differe...

Great shooting Wildgoose! Sounds like you've got some experience shooting vintage rifles, very cool.

Hey we're glad to have ya Daman. Let us know how the shooting goes.

Hey fellas, I've been compiling information on Peace Officers' Model 8's and Special Police 81's for a few years now, and am getting close to putting an article together for the website. I'd like to know if any of y'all who have Police 8 or 81's would be willing to share some information about them ...

You could always go with a vintage Remington Model 600 in .35Rem (3 on gunbroker right now) or even a more vintage Model 30 Express in .35Rem? I know it takes away from the build aspect, but just an alternative idea.

Wildgoose,

I found the sight blank, I'll email you a picture.

best of luck getting them sold!

I've never seen one at a gun show Dennis, but you know as I do they come up on gun auctions occasionally. I don't know if they're rare, but they're certainly not as common as the straight grip. I'd agree with Jack, seeing them like yours with the sharp cheeks is what's uncommon indeed. Real pretty r...

this guy used to make them, you might email him...

www.aperturesnmore.com

and especially here... http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/curios-relics.html#definition According to ATF's website, if you have a C&R you can sell to a nonlicensed individual in another state, but you have to... "meets with the licensee in person at the licensee’s premises to accomplish the tr...

I'd recommend reading some of this here...

http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting200 ... /index.asp

never shot one of those Sarge, always thought it seemed kinda strange to chamber a shell by pulling down on the barrel. Now there's a shotgun that didn't hold its value, lol.

Here's the first one of Jack's pics, what a transition.

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