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Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:58 pm
by kenhwind
Here is a group photo of our Remington Model 8s and an 81.
Top to bottom:1908 Model 8 .25-35 Rem.; 1912 Model 8 .30 Rem.; 1919 Model 8 .30 Rem.; 1918 Model 8-C .35 Rem.; Oct 1940 Model 81 .300 Savage
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Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:43 pm
by Phyrbird
Nice Congrats

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 6:27 am
by ranman
Great collection of auto loaders. Great blue and cheeks now those are fine examples of how things use to be made.

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:40 am
by 81police
Now that's a NICE set!!

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:50 am
by jack1653
A nice set of rifles that shows some of the nice features. Could be a touch of jackitis setting in. Keep up the collecting.

Regards,

jack1653

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:18 am
by kenhwind
We had two other Model 81's. For some reason we kind of lost interest and I had listed them here: A Model 81 in .35 Rem. that was pretty nice, and a Model 81 .300 Savage that had the wood checkered. The WTS listing didn't seem to generate a lot if interest so we decided to keep them, but then out of the blue I received an inquiry on the .35. Well we have the 8-C in .35 so my brother decided to sell it. Then we showed our friend that we shoot with the .300 and he now has that one. Now I wish we had kept the 81 in .35.

I browse eBay looking for gun parts, not just for these rifles but 1911, Colt parts etc. So one day a complete .32 Remington barrel assembly is listed for a real friendly BIN price, so I snagged it. So I figured I'd look for a .30 Rem. but decided on a .25, and found one. Oh boy I thought a combo barrel set, which turned out to be more of a hassle then anticipated at the range. Bullet selection for the 32 is dismal to say the least and we have a Winchester 94 .32 Special, so after exchanging messages with another eBay member who was looking for a .30 Remington barrel I offered him my .32 barrel assembly and dies, which he bought.

Then I see the listing for the M 8 .30 Remington with the replacement wood and it had the Redfield receiver sight, and because I had put a Redfield on the .25 I just had to have it. The 8-C was our Father's and has been in the family since we were small. The 81 in the photo we found at a gun show on our way out the door, and the price was okay, so we brought in home.

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 6:32 pm
by Phyrbird
Jack I think you are right, did you visit and infect them with our disease :?: :lol: Gotta be the dread Jackitis :!: :!: Yes I am glad There is no vaccine :o

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:42 pm
by Hibby83
That’s a great collection!

Your collection is basically what I’m going for, have the 25 & 35 now. I’m on the hunt for a Model 8 in 30 & 32 rem and a 81 in 300 sav.

Re: Model 8s & an 81 Group Photo

Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:45 am
by Bandersnatch
Verra nice! :)