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chas1949

Never shot the federal but did shoot Rem 200 and 220s in my m8 35. My dad and grandad also.

chas1949

Williams FP side mount

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Listed on Classic Firearms parts and Ebay

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WTB a M8 straight grip lower tang screw

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If you have a way to look at page 131 of John Henwood’s book there is an article that deals with this problem. This was quite a common issue with the FBI models due to their high use. They used a mixture of litharge and glycerine paste on the barrel and extension threads and screwed together alignin...

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There may be very low rotational forces on the barrel when fired. I doubt it loosened due to being used over the years however reefing on a seized barrel nut may force barrel to turn slightly in the extension.

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I believe JRD is talking about the barrel itself being loose in the barrel extension. There is in fact a blind pin in the extension that keeps barrel from moving. There is also a witness mark on the bottom of barrel extension and barrel to indicate original installation position when pinned. Not sur...

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Good condition barrel jacket marked Model 8-A, no pitting or rust.
See pics, no front or rear sight parts.
$75 -plus $12 shipping
Sold…..

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IMG_1156.jpg Good condition matching numbers stripped M8 receiver and trigger plate as pictured. Receiver has extra hole in rear for a Redfield 102N sight that I removed for another build. Receiver must ship to a ffl holder. C&R ok $125 plus &10 shipping IMG_1157.jpg Would also be willing t...

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Check Gun Broker, 10 available $19.95

chas1949

Still looking to buy a Redfield 102N receiver sight for M8/81
Have a Williams for same to trade also

chas1949

Still looking to buy or trade for a Redfield # 102N sight.

chas1949

Best way is to go to forum home page and select FBI model 81. All the info there

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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.

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Should receive it tomorrow and will send pics and any info you may need that I can provide
Pics attached

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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.

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Are there any records available for manufacture and issue of these rifles?

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Yes it is a good one and happy to have it.
Now just looking for a Redfield 102N to use the holes in rear of receiver. I have a Williams rear mount to trade also.

chas1949

Just received today a M81 300 sav Krieger. Total disassembly, clean, lube and reassemble. Refinish stock and all back together ready to shoot as soon as finish completely dry. Really glad to have landed this one as my other one was drilled for a Williams scope mount which I plugged the holes for. Th...

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Would like to trade a very nice Williams rear mount receiver sight with screws for Rem 8 or 81 for a Redfield #102N rear mount receiver sight for M8 or 81.

chas1949

There has been some discussion here on the forum about this rifle. It has been offered for quite some time and no bids. I asked the seller why the trigger assembly appears to fit proud of the receiver and why the factory rivets at the rear left side of receiver have been replaced. Seller did not res...

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Could this possibly be because of a difference in the ammo produced at the time for these overseas. Lower pressure ammo like our 7.62x51 nato ammo vs commercial .308 ammo.

chas1949

I have for sale 2 boxes of 100, 35 cal., .358 200 gr SP Hornady Interlock #3510 bullets.
$35 per box plus $10 shipping each box.
I will also consider trade for same in 150 - 200 gr round nose bullets.

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They have been sold

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here they are

chas1949

I have for sale some extras accumulated over the last few years. All items are in nice condition, and I will gladly send pics of any items you may be interested in and answer any questions you may have. 300 Savage barrel W/ buffer spring, Recoil spring and case, Barrel nut and toothed washer $270 pl...

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Yes way too much for this undocumented/marked and obviously non original conversion. Also given the fact that seller did not answer questions on it is a firm deal breaker at the asking price.

chas1949

No one has any ideas as to why the non factory carrier latch spring rivets are there or why the trigger plate does not appear to fit flush with receiver. No bids on this for at least a month. There must be some reason no one wants it, no other police model I have found has the bolt lock spring rivet...

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I have asked the originator of the posting for answers to a couple questions I have with this M81. I asked for a answer as to why the trigger plate assembly seems to sit proud of the bottom of the receiver and to explain the purpose of the two rivets pictured fore and aft of serial number. Have rece...

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Just happened to find them on ebay

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Recently purchased a couple of items. First I believe is an early mag spring. It is the riveted type folded up in the original Remington wrapper. Second is what I believe is an FBI take down screw and yoke. The date stamp on the yoke is DNN (1944) and the take down screw has the shoulder. IMG_0824.j...

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300Rem81,
Has your issue been resolved?

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First a question, can you manually unload a mag full of shells without issue. If you can then I would suggest cleaning the chamber with a brass bore brush in a cordless drill. I have twice in the past run into your issue and found the chamber to be dirty. This caused the fired case that was heated a...

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Cam, Thank you for your input. I do agree the barrel nut is not original but did like the finished look it gave the muzzle. I have just finished replacing the barrel nut and spring with those 35 Rem spares I had. All other parts were correct. The spring I replaced showed that the coils were somewhat...

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Any advice on barrel nut? Is the serial # in your list already?

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Yes I was a bit skeptical as what I might find with regard to bore. Not perfect, a little dark but cleaned up quite well and should shoot just fine. I do hope the experts here have some info on the barrel nut and if I should just use one of the M8 35 cal nuts I have. The nut came off with my fingers...

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Spring is about 1 1/2 “ shorter and nut about 5/8 longer with no hole or teeth.
I did try the 35 nut pictured and would work fine.

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Thank you Hibby, it now has a place beside its M8s and 81 relatives.
I do have do have a couple questions that may be answered here.
The FN barrel nut is quite different, longer and with no hole for removal tool. The spring is also shorter.
I have attached pic.

chas1949

IMG_0758.jpeg IMG_0763.jpeg IMG_0760.jpeg Well after several attempts over the years to acquire a 1900 it arrived today #3498. Luckily the bidding war was short as I was once again up against my limit. Complete disassembly, inspection, lube and assembly. All is great condition. Bore cleaned up very...

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Any idea yet as to availability and price

chas1949

I have the one with small aperture left

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Yes i do

chas1949

Look at post wTB #5/48 screws. This may be helpfull

chas1949

I have a Lee Loader Classic reloading set for 35 Rem that I would trade for same in 25 Rem

chas1949

Has anyone purchased or know of a source to purchase a M8/M81 armorer’s mat.

chas1949

These where designed to use round nose ammo.

chas1949

If you are careful with a bench grinder or dremal the flat springs for barrel lock and mag indicator can be made from the attached. Need to be careful not to get too hot while shapping as to not remove temper.

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I have used a triangle jeweler’s file to clean up groves.

chas1949

Ck this out, ebay and search Remington model 8

chas1949

Look under wanted to buy 5-48 screws at my post, i believe this will solve ur problem

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