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FBI M81
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:45 am
by chas1949
Are there any records available for manufacture and issue of these rifles?
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:30 pm
by Hibby83
Congratulations on your new 81, a bonafide F.B.I example. I bet you can't wait to get hands on it!
That's the second one that was on G.B in the last few weeks. The auction ended early on the other without bids.
The admins here have a database for rare and special 8's & 81's. I don't know as much as some of the experts on these rifles.
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:37 pm
by chas1949
Yes looking forward to adding it to the collection. Been very lucky lately with attempts at purchasing good ones.
I will be hopeful that those with info on these will share their expertise.
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:41 pm
by Phyrbird
Note: I am fortunate to have an assortment of the FBI parts. Rear sights & bonafide barrel assemblies. Sorry no wood or receivers. Although as I have already done several restorations; from repairs of non-functional rifles to a complete assembly from an assortment of parts, I would be delighted to restore a FBI model to existence. All that is lacking is a reasonable receiver. Finding one is of course impossible but a mission. (pun intended) My biggest problem is lack of a reputable smith & blueing source.
A side note, I do know the value of several rifles auctioned in recent years & the relative value of these rare parts. Mine & a certain other's Lady are a lucky deal due to the seller's failure to recognize what they had.
Anyone that may need parts perhaps I can help. I do trade if you have item(s) of interest. So far I have no complaints from members on trades or sales.
Should I need to move this to the trading section, let me know....
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:26 pm
by 81police
I keep a list of recorded FBI rifles, photos, info, etc. Can you send me the link to yours and/or photos?
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:53 pm
by chas1949
Should receive it tomorrow and will send pics and any info you may need that I can provide
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Re: FBI M81
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:38 am
by chas1949
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:38 am
by 81police
What a steal!
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:53 am
by chas1949
Thats what I thought, only one other serious bidder. I think the listing was the reason not much real interest. Listed as M81 30 cal with cracked stock. Placement of ser# made me look closer. Real early one with that low serial number. Would be nice to know who CBF 1898 was.
Re: FBI M81
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:41 pm
by chas1949
Best way is to go to forum home page and select FBI model 81. All the info there