Sir , I also believe that your rifle has original finishes on wood and metal.,at least in my opinion. I was honestly very seriously considering bidding on this exact rifle. Luckily,you got it first. Congratulations from another collector. For the price, I think you did well.
Roger
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- Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:50 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Tennessee
- Replies: 14
- Views: 333
- Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:06 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Fn1900 on gunbroker
- Replies: 7
- Views: 169
Re: Fn1900 on gunbroker
Hey guys, My humble opinion/guess is that it was ordered with higher grade wood and checkering. Or returned for an upgrade/restoration , since the seller claims it was refinished. Thanks for your time
Roger
Roger
- Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:29 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Fn1900 on gunbroker
- Replies: 7
- Views: 169
Re: Fn1900 on gunbroker
Hey Cameron, What is your opinion on the checkering pattern of this rifle? It doesn’t look anything like any FN patterns that I’ve seen. However, I’ve certainly not seen everything in my lifetime. I’m just curious what everyone else thinks about this pattern.
Roger
Roger
- Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:20 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Fn1900 on gunbroker
- Replies: 7
- Views: 169
Re: Fn1900 on gunbroker
Hey guys, the serial number appears to be in the 3000 range. Or at least that first number looks like a 3 to me. Also the buttplate screws are screwy.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:17 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Fn1900 on gunbroker
- Replies: 7
- Views: 169
Fn1900 on gunbroker
Hey guys, This is a quick heads up on an FN 1900 that popped up online. The seller says it’s refinished,but thecheckering pattern on the wood looks far more suspicious to me than the bluing. It could be reblued, but pictures aren’t good enough to tell in my opinion. Anyway, these rifles are so rare ...
- Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:03 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: 81-D grade Nicest gun I own !!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 311
Re: 81-D grade Nicest gun I own !!
Hey John. What a beauty !! That wood is more like Fgrade in my humble opinion. You can sure be proud of that one.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:14 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: FN 1900 **STRAIGHT GRIP - straight out of France!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2126
Re: FN 1900 **STRAIGHT GRIP - straight out of France!
Hey fellas, this is one interesting FN. I’ve never seen any rifle,let alone an FN,with this extreme of a cast off. Quite a rarity. Thanks for sharing this one with us,Cam.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Tue May 14, 2024 3:01 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7084
Re: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
Hey Luke, I’m pretty sure you are right about going to the Tulsa gunshow. With Bidens new ruling,we may be headed for trouble. But no politics here on this forum. Just rest assured that you won’t be disappointed if you can get to the Tulsa show. There’s no way to really describe it to anyone, except...
- Fri May 10, 2024 3:29 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7084
Re: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
Hey Luke, what a beautiful group of round knobs and more scarce buttplates. I have a 25 M8 with the top tang buttplate,but it’s a straight gripper. I’ve found that most of those are in a somewhat narrow serial number range. The other 2 types of buttplates I’ve never been lucky enough to acquire. I’v...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:29 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6075
Re: Tulsa Gun Show
Hey Cameron, I felt just like you about missing the Tulsa show. But maybe we can make it to the November show later this year. I always want to go there ,but sometimes there are conflicts in our lives that make it difficult to get there. I’m hoping that my youngest son and I can figure out a way to ...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:29 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Serial 956 is without a home
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2577
Re: Serial 956 is without a home
Hey guys, I really can’t tell for sure, but this FN looks like a reblue. The pics aren’t good enough to tell for sure. However ,for the price, it is probably a smoking hot deal for someone who is willing to have e reblue. Any FN1900 is a collectible rifle for sure. If I had it in my hands , I probab...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:39 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5633
Re: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
Hey Cameron, I’m completely computer illiterate. But my youngest son is an IT professional in Kansas City,and he might be able to give you a few pieces of advice. I would have to ask him. But I personally think it would be a great idea,even though I don’t have any idea where to start,lol. Let me kno...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:26 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Remington model 81 F
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5781
Re: Remington model 81 F
Hey John, Thanks for sending these to me and also for posting them here on the forum. I still believe it’s a real beauty. These are definitely a rare variation of our beloved M8s and M81s.You are definitely gathering an impressive collection. I’m glad you got this one.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6075
Re: Tulsa Gun Show
Hey Hibby, asking a collector like Jack,or I for that matter, to attend the Tulsa Gunshow without buying anything is like asking a child at Christmas not to eat any cookies or candy! I understand your thoughts though. Watch out for Jackitus my friends!
Roger
Roger
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:55 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6075
Re: Tulsa Gun Show
Hey Jack, My son and I were hoping to return to the show in April. We attended the last 2 November shows. But Kathy is having surgery around that time,and I had knee surgery a few weeks ago and haven’t fully recovered yet. Would love to see you,but I don’t believe it will happen this spring. My son ...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:03 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Texas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2063
Re: New Member from Texas
Hey there Royce, Welcome aboard. You’ll find the members here to be helpful when you need the help. If you have questions,ask away and you’ll probably get some responses. You are lucky to have a family heirloom rifle. Be glad that you are given this opportunity. Hopefully you will be able to take it...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:45 am
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: MinnesotaDan Buck
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5313
Re: MinnesotaDan Buck
Congratulations Dan, Just take a minute to interject on this subject. Being from Iowa, we are glad that our legislators finally gave up the shotgun only laws here. They haven’t made any sense here for many years. It’s legal to hunt coyotes 24 hrs a day,365 days a year here in Iowa, with any gun that...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:02 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Krueger magazine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1832
Re: Krueger magazine
Hey John, I have to agree. However it’s supply and demand,just like always. He’s probably just testing the waters, because he’s posted make an offer on the listing
Roger
Roger
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:37 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Krueger magazine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1832
Re: Krueger magazine
Kreiger ,damn spellcheck
Roger
Roger
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:54 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Krueger magazine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1832
Krueger magazine
Hey guys, I have tried to post a link to these ,but I’m not smart enough to get them to move. There are 4 Krueger magazines listed on gunbroker today. It may have been there yesterday, I had an outpatient knee surgery yesterday so I wouldn’t have seen it. I know there are members who need/want one o...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:21 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Remington 8 in .32 Rem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3719
Re: Remington 8 in .32 Rem
Sir, I’m glad you are doing well and having fun with your rifle. I too have had great success with 32 Remington. I’ve never understood why people don’t like this caliber, and its cohort,32 Winchester special.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:17 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: can the Model 8/81 function without magazine indicator?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2375
Re: can the Model 8/81 function without magazine indicator?
Adam,I don’t have any spare barrels that are 35 or 300. I do have some spare 30 Remington barrel assemblies. Sorry I can’t help you. I have several other parts though, so email me if you need something else. I might have it. My email address is in the address box below. Good luck with your project R...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:40 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: can the Model 8/81 function without magazine indicator?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2375
Re: can the Model 8/81 function without magazine indicator?
Hey there Adam Lee, I’m glad to see you’re back on the forum. I too have been just watching a lot over the last few years. My excuse was that I was too busy to post anything. Well now that I’m retired,the only thing in my way of posting here is my own laziness! Because of my health issues, now, I’m ...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:55 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 F grade
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1930
Re: Model 8 F grade
Whoops, I guess I should have read the description.
Roger
Roger
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:32 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 F grade
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1930
Re: Model 8 F grade
Hey John, I saw this listing back a while ago. I’m not sure from only the pictures but it looks like it may have an additional drop added to the stock. However it may just be the type of stock on the Fgrade. Anyway she’s a beauty,for sure.
Roger
Roger
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:09 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from NY
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2668
Re: New Member from NY
Sir, welcome aboard. You’re very lucky to live in that beautiful part of the state. Being so close to the Remington factory, I’m sure that you do run across m8@81s with some regularity. Here in Iowa, you seldom see them at all. My collection was built up by buying them when I saw and could afford th...
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:05 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 30-30 Remington
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2515
Re: Model 8 30-30 Remington
Sorry, but I’ve owned 30/30 marked rifles as late as early 20,000 serial numbers. However, who knows when those barrels and extensions were actually made. I’m sure that Cameron may know the correct answer to these questions.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:59 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Remington 8 in .32 Rem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3719
Re: Remington 8 in .32 Rem
Sir, I looked at some of my deer loads and some of my rifles have liked the Speer 170s over 31.5 grs. Of 3031. But some also liked 33 grs. The ftx Hornady loads were with Leverevolution powder,not 3031.My Speer manual says that 33 is near the maximum. Proceed with caution. I’ve always used the 32 Wi...
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:36 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Remington 8 in .32 Rem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3719
Re: Remington 8 in .32 Rem
Sir, I’m glad you did well with your new to you, 32 Remington M8. I’ve killed several deer with 32 Remington, and have some loads worked up 3031 and Speer bullets. I’ll have to dig around to find them but will send them to you if I can find them. I do remember though,that my best results for 32 Remi...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:36 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member with some questions!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3454
Re: New member with some questions!
Sir, I believe that the 300 savage uses the same one as the 35. I’ve owned several 300 s and they all said 35. As for the safety, I never thought about tearing it apart. If it not broken, don’t fix it. Take that piece of advise from a retired remodeling contractor who has learned the hard way,severa...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:05 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New to me:FN1900
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6865
Re: New to me:FN1900
Hey guys,Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments. And Ranman, you are entitled to your opinion for sure. I think that the plain barrel version is less common here in the USA, but maybe not so much in Canada. Who knows. I do know that mine came from one of the premier collections in the USA. The...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:09 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New to me:FN1900
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6865
Re: New to me:FN1900
Well guys,here’s the story. Last November at the Tulsa show, I walked away from the opportunity to buy one of Bob Creamers FN1900s. I bought some Winchesters instead,and I’ve been sorry ever since. So this summer, I contacted Corey about it and he said he would talk to his Dad to see if he had any m...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:07 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: New to me:FN1900
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6865
New to me:FN1900
Hey fellas, While attending the Tulsa gunshow, I was fortunate enough to acquire an FN1900. I’ll get some pictures taken,and submit some more information about it.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:17 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Manufacturing New Barrel Nut Washers - Preference
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2388
Re: Manufacturing New Barrel Nut Washers - Preference
Sir,I’m not a mechanical expert. But I don’t believe that this would work. There’s a reason JMBrowning designed it the way it is. And even if he didn’t design that particular piece, some one at Remington did.
Just the opinion of a retired remodeling contractor.
Roger
Just the opinion of a retired remodeling contractor.
Roger
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:16 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Bullet knife shirt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1816
Re: Bullet knife shirt
Hey fellas, I’m wearing mine right now. I’ve had it for a long time, and it’s getting pretty worn. But I still like it just the same.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 4:18 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7538
Re: At last!
Hey Luke, You have acquired a really nice Fn1900. I remember how excited I was when I got the only one that I still own. The low serial number makes it extra special. And a truly great collectible. Congratulations
Roger
Roger
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:02 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Special police M81 on gun broker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2001
Re: Special police M81 on gun broker
Sir , I know next to nothing about these conversions. But I do recognize that it’s been parkerized at some time in the past. It has no police markings that I can see. I personally, wouldn’t want to spend much money for this piece. That’s my analysis.
Thanks for your time,
Roger
Thanks for your time,
Roger
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:32 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Year, value, info...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2467
Re: Year, value, info...
Sir , please don’t take offense. But I would need many good pictures to evaluate your heirloom rifle. My email is in the address box below if you would rather send them directly to me.
Roger
Roger
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:34 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hooray !! Forum's back !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2273
Re: Hooray !! Forum's back !!
Me too. I thought it was my machine.
Roger
Roger
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:18 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 C-grade
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4464
Re: Model 8 C-grade
Hey John, I’m glad it is a proven c grade. The auction pics were awful and I wasn’t even sure that it was a factory checkering job. It actually looked like it might have been a checkered A grade. But the high grade wood made that seem far fetched. The wood could easily have been used on an F or E gr...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:51 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5818
Re: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
Sir, I only have limited experience with jamming or not cycling correctly in the m8@81s. I do have one rule that I can share. You can’t use too much oil lubricant in long recoil firearms. In other words,lube the heck out of all surfaces that can cause friction. This probably won’t help you with your...
- Fri May 12, 2023 3:28 am
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: Finally
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6157
Re: Finally
Sir, I know that feeling of finally getting ahold of an FN 1900. It took me many years to get mine. Congratulations on your new rifle. It looks like it is in great shape. I had a chance to buy another one at Tulsa last November, but couldn’t afford it after buying some rare Winchester rifles and a S...
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:01 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Remington model 8-D grade
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5781
Re: Remington model 8-D grade
Hey John, I was definitely struck with my own case of Jackitus. More recently I’ve been concentrating on selling off some of my collection. Now that I’m retired, there’s never as much money for buying great pieces. However as I have sold off some pieces, I’ve tried to reinvest some of the money into...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:49 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Remington model 8-D grade
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5781
Re: Remington model 8-D grade
Hey John T, it looks like a beautiful rifle. I’m sure if it could talk it would tell some great stories. I hate to be the one to point this out, but it appears that a case of jackitus has taken ahold of you. Please don’t take offense, it’s just an observation from an old man in Iowa. Thanks for your...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy new year
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2207
Happy new year
I know I don’t post much anymore,but I still look at the forum 4 or 5 times a week. Now that I’m getting older, it doesn’t seem as important to me as it was. I’ve sold off close to half my collection. I’ve re- invested some of the money in other more expensive guns. But I’m more interested in fishin...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:57 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5818
Re: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
Sir, this is just my opinion,but I’ve got to wonder if the increased pounding that the link is subject to,over time is too much pressure on a part that wasn’t designed for it. Maybe Remington strengthened it after a while in the M81. 300 savage is a cartridge with more recoil than the original 4cali...
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:21 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Merry Model 8 Christmas 2022 !!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3843
Re: Merry Model 8 Christmas 2022 !!
Merry Christmas to all our members! A special word of thanks to Cameron for everything you do for us. And most of all, praise God and many,many thanks for the gift of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:43 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Model 8 25 rem.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2730
Model 8 25 rem.
Hey fellas, it looks like the model 8s in 25 rem. are coming out of the woodwork again. Not too long ago,you couldn’t find one anywhere. If you’re interested,check out gunbroker and guns international.
Roger
Roger
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:54 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5818
Re: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
Sir, I once had an 81 in 300 savage that wouldn’t eject properly. It ended up that the small end of the link was bent. I changed the link and the problem disappeared. It’s been too long ago for me to remember how I figured it out. Just an observation from my many years of shooting M8/81s. Thanks for...
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 3:07 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Serial 97 Pre-Model 8
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5077
Re: Serial 97 Pre-Model 8
Well that would explain it. Maybe we could meet in Tulsa at the show. I’m always glad to meet collector’s. I had a good friend who lived near Denton,Texas for years. So that’s why I expressed an interest in your post.
Thanks for your time
Roger
Thanks for your time
Roger