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"The Great REMINGTON 8 and Model 81 Autoloading Rifles" by John Henwood. It sits on my desk or bench like a dictionary, rarely a week goes by that I'm not using it. Great investment.

Good question.

DWalt - I like your logic. These were built for minute of deer, not targets.

This one has possibilities as a shooter: GB #213241344 Looks like it could be honest wear (forearm dark from carrying?), the starting price is in line, and no reserve. If it was me, I'd certainly want to see more pictures, especially of the other side, plus ask a bunch of questions. (Some on-line bu...

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Just chill'n in My Man Cave - don't I wish!!

No worries mate.

Gotta love TX! "Sounds" like your shots need a "can" too.

We in the Occupied Territory only dream of such an experience!

5yrs old! Love it!

I'm not into the ballistics and handlaoding yet but I've done some reading. Do you think the longer barrel (vs. pistol) made the difference with the 38spec? I have a Camp 9 and hope to use a friends chrono and find out what difference that long barrel makes.

Way-cool, can't wait for the pics.

BTW your point is well taken, we all "need a Kreiger" - are you purposing to help us out? I'm willing to be first in line.

I'm glad you waited and ask. This is just my opinion but I hope it helps. I was considering making a post regarding it. I'm no expert nor a true collector but I have accumulated a few and I have a couple like this one. Thus I read their "ad/presentation" earlier today with some interest. B...

Worse I've done is two in one day. I'm thinking this Jackitis is catching. I told the wife it is going around and she'd better hide the big checkbook

I agree with Cam that one is the best but the others look good too. Congrats

Looks to me like you live in the country, what am I missing in this picture: "requisite permits", "town council", ...? Are we going to blow something up? Way-COOL! Or are they scared of a bunch of geezer gun nuts coming into town? (Thought Metzenbaum died!)

It would be great! When are you shooting for? I will be back East 1st part of June. (6.3.2011 our daughter's wedding in DC - for some reason she thinks I and the Obamanation can be in the same town together!!?! I'm not so sure.) Might be able to stay longer or come earlier. Your post is rather inter...

Cool story. Love the black paint! :lol: Bet that will come off but then again... it will remind you of your Dad and the story. I read about a guide who had an old gun with a lot of "character stories" or souvenir marks. A grateful regular client swapped guns with him for awhile but really ...

My understanding is the answer is yes. :o (I know the folks here hate that answer too.) Yes, as you know, of course they could have been swapped but ... I have noted on mine, as have others on theirs, that Remington was not too concerned regarding the furniture on "A" / standard grade rifl...

Glad you mentioned paper towels, I now remember that was what Jack mentioned using first. Turned out that the rust I was dealing with needed something stronger to actually scrub with, thus the cardboard. I do have an M11 and an 870 that have never rusted but (speaking of Rem alloy), in '04 we bought...

DeWalt Heard of the copper wool / scouring pad but I haven't been able to find one. On the other hand, I've got plenty of pennies with no practical use. ;) (I just found out that it costs our government 1.79 cents to make a penny? And they want me to trust them with my health!!?!) I'm not sure what ...

Randy, Your post inspired me to post a rust problem I had (have, always on going) http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1360 If you have rust maybe this will help. It is likely that my gunsmiths friends advice would have been regarding patchy or spotty bluing &qu...

Thanks guys. The gun community is a great family, folks are always helping out this newbie, glad to combine a couple of old tricks to contribute a bit. I also carry a pre-82 penny when I go to gunshows to determine how bad is bad when I come across something of interest. 8-) I have wondered about th...

As many of you know I bought my first gun about 4 years ago. Our son went in the Army infantry and spent a year in Baghdad. Trying to keep up with him and what he was doing sparked something. I bought my first gun rag in '06; read it from cover to cover except for an article on Model 81s, but having...

Interesting discussion, I have nothing to help out but I am interested to see where this goes.

I don't think the horse is dead - seems to come more alive each time around! I had heard about the threads before but had forgotten. I too think the set screws would have been a good idea.

Good topic, good info. I posted the link to the other post for those who were not involved before.

ReedsAmmo.com has .32Rem, although last time I got it from him they were head stamped .30Rem (like everyone else). No issues as .25, .30. 32 all come from the same case - they worked for me. Plus he has .30Rem.; but no 25Rem, he/we had a problem with the supplier of his cases a couple of years back,...

Don't believe I've run across them before, I have now added them to my "favorites/bookmarks" - thanks

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I resemble that! Nut'n better then ham bone bean soup and corn bread on a winter day.

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Great point, thanks.

You got it, picture came through fine. Thanks for sharing it, had to be a thrill using Grandpa's gun.

He should have tried it before he wrote the article, he is in fact incorrect.

I'm there.... but it's just not the same as the touchie-feelie, camaraderie, gun smell, spilled coffee, etc. at the shows. Even my Hoppes Left Guard is wearing thin - people are not wrinkling their nose and walking away from me at Wally World anymore! And horror of horrors :shock: I'm starting to ta...

As you know from the other discussion http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.phpf=10&t=872&p=2515&hilit=barrel+pin&sid=0602ee562c16d53630f7c9c403f622af#p2515 Although a few others have had the same issue, it does not seem to be common. I have had over a dozen of ...

I've got GAS, Gun Acquisition Syndrome, and no guns shows within 3.5hrs until March!! What to do!?

If I remember correctly, seems that Jack1653 mentioned having an "off" cal. in one of his ...?

From what I've been seeing on GB, I think it's a touch high but maybe not. I'd call it a good place to start haggling.

What did you think?

What say anyone, regarding an average rifle w/ holes, mounts, and scope?

We do what we can to keep you "suffering" in the dog house - ah, I mean gun room.

I agree with Hardrada55. Up until you ask about it I had never heard of the modification let alone seen one. Just don't let Jack1653 know about it!

- he'll want one for every year.

Easy, YOU say! I'd think that front sight would cover the target? (Obviously I've never tried it.)

Iron sights at 300yd! How did you even see it? I'd say that is still some fine shooting or lobbing.

As 45Guy said, "looks like they were stored in a bucket of water" - they belonged to a husband and wife. But they did clean up and now work just fine.

Thanks, love it!!

What is your favorite bio's/books on Patton? I like "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" by Ladislas Farago (his secretary).

Saw that big storm was going through your neck of the woods, should have figured you would be "trapped in your gun room"! :o Winter, cabin fever, anal,... various things come to mind while thinking of you and your collection. :shock: Kind of reminds me what it would be like if I took on su...

Someone is going to wave the OFF TOPIC flag at us, but guns and history doesn't get much more fun then that! :D I got the info regarding the "back pocket M51" form a guy who works at a gun shop, his grandfather served with and knew Patton - maybe so maybe not? A few more interesting notes ...

Way-cool!! Thanks. I'm always a sucker for "the story" - "Too bad there isn't a story to go along with this rifle but for a small fee I can make one up for you!" I'm not a collector, the M53 is one of those things that I would never be able to afford but I want to know about; if ...

Agree w/ 45guy and DWalt, I had missed the 81 part earlier (I was thinking an M8). Believe I too would lean toward the refinish on an M81. Rereading I also, noticed that you have done some of this before; this could indeed be a fun project and at the right price - making grandpa's rifle look like gr...

They are really proud of all their inventory in that place until it come time to make an offer on something your selling :x . Imagine that :roll: Funny that. And yes, I guess "Mad" and "Texan" are pretty redundant now that I think about. That looks like a "Signature" l...

Like he said, PicturesRUs! Agree that most of us lean toward the "don't refinish" but ... that said, yours is a bit different being an heirloom. As you already know, you have two very different but also equally good options: a. Refinish it as a wall hanger; enjoy knowing that it was your g...

DWalt Very interesting for sure. I was thinking of getting involved in this auction but I already have one, now you tell me there are variations... :? perhaps I should rethink on this. Also, I was not aware of the 45 version, must be very few of those. Thanks for sharing, My 51 is a beater but after...

T’is the season when a man's heart turns to ... duh, gunshows and/or browsing (when there are no gunshows nearby). Plus it is 20 out, bit nippy in ye ole shop. Noticed a couple of interesting ones while fireside: Perfect companion for the 8/81, IMHO; he’s right, it does feel good in the hand (better...

Whoa! Sounds like someone is very proud of their plain ole hump backs or ...!

As a side note, isn't mad & Texan redundant?

My son was one for a few years while in the Army. I do envy Texans specifically and everyone else in the free states.

Welcome. Proud indeed.

A nice one and the price makes it even better! Enjoy.

"Too bad there isn't a story to go along with this rifle but for a small fee I can make one up for you!" I like it and it's honest!

Gotta love gun shows for at least their characters!

Same in the Occupied Territory, sometimes that helps with the price when I'm buying - but not much use when I'm selling.

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