Hello Rob, I noticed this tang sight as well. It was the first time that I have ever seen this type of base on a Lyman tang sight myself! The extra screw hole on the tail of the sight base has me baffled.
Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
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- Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:48 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Rare tang sight.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9609
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:41 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1931 Remington Model 8 Peace Officer Equipment Co. POE
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12590
Re: 1931 Remington Model 8 Peace Officer Equipment Co. POE
Thanks again for all the help & I appreciate the kind comments. I also appreciate Jim & Cam adding to the story! Regarding the added bonus that Cam steered me towards, during the quest for the POE magazine... Hey Bob,... I am going to have to have a talk with him about the early model 8 tha...
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:53 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 8 F 35 Rem. Carol Watson Orange County Auctions "Sold"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4924
Re: Model 8 F 35 Rem. Carol Watson Orange County Auctions "S
Good eye Cam! One peculiar thing I noticed about the rifle is that it's serial number puts it mfg in 1908. How many 1908 rifles have you ever seen with bottom tang metal buttplates? I did not pay that much attention to the butt plate when I was originally looking at this auction, but that is peculi...
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:45 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 8 F 35 Rem. Carol Watson Orange County Auctions "Sold"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4924
Model 8 F 35 Rem. Carol Watson Orange County Auctions "Sold"
This Remington Model 8 F in 35 Rem. #10994, sold yesterday (1/24/14 - Lot #. 315) at the Carol Watson Orange County Auction for $5,500.00 + $962.50 Buyer's Premium + Taxes, Fees, etc. The on-line auction had limited pictures and the wood appeared to have been sanded/refinished. This was a straight ...
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:04 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: jacket head attachment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3336
Re: jacket head attachment
Yes they do sir.
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Full Stock Match Rifle
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16835
Re: Full Stock Match Rifle
I looked at this post again today and I sure do like the FSMR and the Tommy Gun Carbine as well! Mr. Bob Breuninger sure does some fancy looking wood work for some of us here on the site. I do enjoy all of the post with the pictures and the great stories that go along with the photos. Bob has done ...
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:56 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1931 Remington Model 8 Peace Officer Equipment Co. POE
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12590
1931 Remington Model 8 Peace Officer Equipment Co. POE
Hello everyone, I had a tremendous amount of help from some of the great folks here on "thegreatmodel8" site & without their help, this would not have happened for me. Here's the story about how it all came together. I purchased this 1931 Remington Model 8 35 REM. Peace Officer Equipm...
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A Great Model 8 Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15944
Re: A Great Model 8 Merry Christmas!
Dennis, I'll be the first guy to admit that I made a mistake. It's a damn shame that they're making $9.99 per picture, from photos that were copied from the great model 8 site. I did make a mistake & assume that the some of the pictures were copied from the great model 8 site. I apologize for m...
- Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:17 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A Great Model 8 Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15944
Re: A Great Model 8 Merry Christmas!
Well folks, I guess it does not take long these days, for somebody to copy and profit from the pictures that we all post here on the great model 8 site for our members enjoyment. I was conducting a search for " Remington Model 8 " accessories & I noticed that a bunch of the vintage pi...
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: So I picked up a Model 8... in .308 winchester.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11185
Re: So I picked up a Model 8... in .308 winchester.
Hello, Here's some information taken from the book "The Great Remington 8 and Model 81 Autoloading Rifles", by John Henwood, Page 233, regarding " Rechambered Rifles ". Judging by the location of the bulge in the barrel jacket, from the pictures I viewed from the original auctio...
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 3:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A Great Model 8 Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15944
Re: A Great Model 8 Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to everyone! Enjoy Life, Bob & Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Different stock cheeks on my in-the-mail 1906 model 8
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8965
Re: Different stock cheeks on my in-the-mail 1906 model 8
Ian, That is a nice looking Model 8. Nice to hear that you're happy with it & rightfully so... its a beauty. Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 35 Rem 1927 with Redhead Case for Sale
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8385
Re: Model 8 35 Rem 1927 with Redhead Case for Sale
Congrats on a very fine purchase Joe! When you take a close look at the current market prices, the Model 8 itself is worth the figure you paid and then sum to the right buyer. Add in the Marble's rear flip sight & base, plus the Lyman tang sight and you gained an additional $200.00 in accessori...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:27 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22937
Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Looks like another successful season was had by all.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:17 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Need wood!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3141
Re: Need wood!!!
Hello, Were you able to re-stock your Grandpa's Model 8 and surprise your 86 year old Dad for this deer season? I hope it all came together for you and your Dad. If so, can you please share the rest of the story with everyone? I know I would really like to hear how it all turned out. Please let us ...
- Sat Dec 07, 2013 2:36 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22937
Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Hello again & thanks for the kind comments guys! Joe, In regards to the Dutch Oven... I will certainly take your advise. We used them for many years in Boy Scouts, for many different meals. My favorite was the "Peach Cobbler"! Jim and Cam, You both know the history on the Model 8 POE ...
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:17 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: First year Remington Autoloading Rifle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11420
Re: First year Remington Autoloading Rifle
One day the conversions will all be originals. That is the sad truth Jim! Ten to fifteen years down the road someone will be fooled by the copies. It's just the sad truth. It's just part of the game in today's world with the original authentic firearms, demanding such a "High Dollar". It ...
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:56 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22937
Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Deer camp 2013 was a success! As it is every year, the food was great, the new Outfitter's tent was really comfortable and the firearms were a blast to shoot too! The weather was pretty bad for deer hunting in northern Michigan. The temps were in the mid 40's to mid 50's during the day, with 45 - 5...
- Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:21 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Vintage Hunting Picture with a Model 8
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13107
Re: Vintage Hunting Picture with a Model 8
Hello olskool, That would be great to hear back about whatever you may be able to drum up on these guys. I do not have a color photo, so the black & white is all you have to go by, regarding identifying the gentleman in the picture. Looking forward to hearing what you can find out. Enjoy Life, ...
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:43 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Vintage Hunting Picture with a Model 8
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13107
Re: Vintage Hunting Picture with a Model 8
Post away Cam! It's a very nice vintage hunting picture. Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:55 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: Vintage Hunting Picture with a Model 8
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13107
Vintage Hunting Picture with a Model 8
Here's a vintage hunting picture of two Michigan hunters with a whitetail buck and one of the hunters is carrying a Model 8. I had not seen this picture to date here on the site and I thought I'd share it with everyone. It was originally posted in the Detroit News. Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:48 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: A poor bubba'd Browning 1900
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5342
Re: A poor bubba'd Browning 1900
This is a great piece of FN history! The rifle shows many signs of being enjoyed afield throughout its hunting history. The re-shaping of the wood is unique as well and we like the plain barrel too. Its a great find and we sure hope that you get the chance to enjoy it! Regarding the safety detent b...
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:39 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Jack's latest & greatest
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8458
Re: Jack's latest & greatest
Jack... First off, let me say this is a nice looking rifle, but it is my opinion that this Model 8 has been refinished ... judging by the pictures that you have provided. First off, If you zoom in & look closely at the pictures, you can see the polishing marks going in every direction underneat...
- Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:00 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Front sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3616
Re: Front sight
We're always happy to help if we can. Enjoy Life, Jeff & Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:26 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Front sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3616
Re: Front sight
Hello and welcome to the site. We're heading off to our annual deer camp and we shut down out auctions, but if you need the base, we listed this one for a one day auction. Check it out! This may help you out. Click on the link: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=375451589 Enjoy Lif...
- Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:25 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22937
Re: 2013 Hunting Victories Thread
Cam, You are soooooo lucky my friend! That is the biggest buck that any member has posted on the site, that I can recall. That buck is a BIG BRUTE by anyone's standards. He has great mass and he is wide. The tine length is very impressive as well. The muscles in his neck are swelled and this guy lo...
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:36 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 81F
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8964
Re: Model 81F
We're all looking forward to seeing some more pictures of your Model 81 F grade. We can't wait to see them!!!!
Enjoy Life, Bob & Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
Enjoy Life, Bob & Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:59 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 8 Operating Handle Wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3853
Re: Model 8 Operating Handle Wanted
Happy to hear you found one! Enjoy Life, S and S HUNTCLUB
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:10 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Model 81F
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8964
Re: Model 81F
Hello & welcome to the site! You are one of the very few, that are lucky enough to be a proud owner of such a fine Model 81. I know my brother Jeff & I would certainly be proud to have the honor of hunting with such a nice piece of Remington history. If for some reason you ever decide to se...
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:56 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
- Replies: 26
- Views: 21011
Re: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
Hello Stu, In the bigger picture with the two gentleman standing is the snow with their rifles, your grandfather is holding the barrel on a vintage "straight grip" Model 8. The autoloader you received from your Dad's side of the family is indeed a Remington Model 81, with the standard pis...
- Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:43 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
- Replies: 26
- Views: 21011
Re: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
Hello Stu, Thanks for sharing the great hunting pictures of your family. Wow, what a blessing to have those photos to look back on my friend. It appears by the bigger picture, that your great grandfather had a straight grip Model 8 and the other gentleman, had a pistol grip Model 8 (Or vise versa)....
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Serial Numbers & Manufacture Dates
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5127
Re: Serial Numbers & Manufacture Dates
Nice job Cam! I also noticed you added the "Highest Serial Number" Model 8 that is known to exist to date, with a foot note of "ROBOPUMPS" Model 8 with serial number 69929. Thanks for updating the page Cam. Regarding the Highest Serial Number Model 8 known to exist... Congratula...
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:25 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: 2 81A's for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3915
Re: 2 81A's for sale
It would not have come from the Remington factory that way. It would be considered a parts gun, only because of the Model 8 receiver. We would hunt with it and really enjoy it!
Enjoy Life, S and S HUNTCLUB
Enjoy Life, S and S HUNTCLUB
- Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:15 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: 2 81A's for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3915
Re: 2 81A's for sale
Hello, At first glance both rifles appear to be Model 81's. The 32xxx serial number Model 81 in 300 Savage is indeed a 1947. However, the 30 Rem appears to be a Model 81 at first glance, but the serial number location on the bottom front of the receiver, tells us you have a 1909 Model 8 receiver in...
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:52 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
- Replies: 26
- Views: 21011
Re: Quite Rusty Woodmaster Model 81 Rem 7976: need help
Hello Stu_2 & welcome to the site! It's great to hear that you inherited the Model 81 from you Dad's side of the family and the Enfield from your Mom's side. On the "Home Page", you'll find "The Model 8 and 81 serial numbers". Just click on it and you'll have the information...
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:30 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hi there...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3048
Re: Hi there...
Hello and welcome to site! In regards to your question?
Enjoy Life, Bob & Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
Yes we hunt with the Model 8's, Model 81's and the FN 1900's. Happy to hear that you hunt with yours too.DEEREMEYER1 wrote:... Are there any other Model 8 hunters around here? ...
Enjoy Life, Bob & Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:05 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11629
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Thanks Jack! This rifle is a keeper for me, just because of the hunting scenes. The engraver must have enjoyed hunting, as much as our family does. It does not get any better, than a day in the woods with a vintage autoloader!
Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:00 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11629
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
The gun porn as Cam put it, has got me all excited about the up coming deer season, so I added few pictures of the wood! The wood is in very fine shape and the wood grain just dances. This Model 8 has a very cool looking "blond" butt stock & forearm, which is a bit different look than...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:45 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11629
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Thanks for the kind comments guys! To answer your question Dennis. Yes, the Moose is talking on the phone, he's actually talking to the Bear, way over on the other side of the receiver! I got a good chuckle when I read that Dennis. That's the beauty of the "Folk Art" rifles. Everyone sees...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:09 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11629
Re: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
A few more pictures.
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:06 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: rare barrel jacket marking-rem. m-8
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10329
Re: rare barrel jacket marking-rem. m-8
Hey Roger, Thanks for getting the pictures over to Cam for him to post. We have yet to own a Model 8 with this type of barrel address, nor have we seen a rifle with this barrel address. It's a unique one for sure. I will also add, that John Henwood's book, "The Great Remington 8 and Model 81 A...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11629
Pictures of my new "F" grade! "Pictures Posted"!
Hey everybody, I just received my new rifle (new to me) and I'll be posting some pictures of it this weekend, when I have the extra time to take pictures and post them. It's a very unique Model 8 in 35 Rem and I'll share the rest of the story, with pictures soon. Stay tuned in folks! You won't want...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:06 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
Can't wait to see the additional pictures, when they're posted on the site. We certainly love to see the pictures of the FN's! 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
Enjoy Life, Bob and Jeff @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:01 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Highest M8 Serial #?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 43583
Re: Highest M8 Serial #?
That is a great find Rob! It's the highest serial number I have seen & I like it sir. The round knob pistol grip stock is my personal favorite and you did well, by bringing this rifle home Rob. Congrats on finding a unique and special rifle! Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUNTCLUB
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:41 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 "FOR-SALE" CHECK IT NOW Auction ends Oct. 14, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6765
FN 1900 "FOR-SALE" CHECK IT NOW Auction ends Oct. 14, 2013
Here's a FN 1900 that is "For Sale" on gunbroker.com. We have never dealt with this seller, nor do we know them. We just wanted to pass this along for those of you whom have been wanting to add an FN 1900 to your collection. "Please Note"... There is a small chip in the toe on t...
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:56 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Darn Near Perfect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10513
Re: Darn Near Perfect
Again Jack, That is a fantastic find sir! I did not mean to take away from your post Jack, by posting a pick of my 81. I was just wanted to tell a little story about my experience and finding this model 81. Thanks for your comment Cam, It is a sweet little hunting rig! Enjoy Life, Bob @ S and S HUN...
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:09 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Darn Near Perfect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10513
Re: Darn Near Perfect
Beautiful rifle Jack! I know the feeling of having your heart pound out of your chest when you find a pristine rifle like that. Here's a short story of an experience I had. I was told about a Model 81 with a detachable magazine that was at a gun shop about 35 miles from me. I raced up there (breaki...
- Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:25 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: "Dick" beater
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3221
Re: "Dick" beater
Ouch ! The "title" to this post sounds brutal. That is a sweet looking alteration! There are not a whole lot of Richards in the world, but when the hunters came across this guy in the woods, they certainly knew who he was.
Enjoy Life, S and S HUNTCLUB
Enjoy Life, S and S HUNTCLUB
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:15 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Slings for the Remington Model 8's & 81's w/o sling swivels!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6038
Slings for the Remington Model 8's & 81's w/o sling swivels!
Hello everyone, Jeff & I wanted to pass this along, just incase some of you are wanting to add a sling to your Model 8 or Model 81, without having to add a butt stock sling swivel stud or a barrel jacket stud & swivel. We use these slings on our rifle's. The Model 81 pictured below, shows t...
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:24 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Pistol Grip Model 8 Pics
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13517
Re: Pistol Grip Model 8 Pics
Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments! The 1916 is a favorite of mine for the woods, as it's a fast shouldering rifle, it's very accurate and I really enjoy hunting with it. The rifle was purchased from a gentleman in PA. It belonged to his Grandpa and when he passed away, the rifle was given to ...