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MinnesotaDan

I am sorry to hear that, Jack, but I certainly hope that you will continue to check in here at the forum with your valuable insights and comments.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Very nice! Thanks for the photos.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

More photos

MinnesotaDan

A few more.

MinnesotaDan

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MinnesotaDan

I have a 1907 (#7580) vintage Remington Autoloading Rifle,which as most know was the first year production of the rifle in 32 Remington that I am putting up for sale. I thought that I would bypass GB for now and see if anyone has interest. Transparent on price. $700 will get it shipped to your FFL. ...

MinnesotaDan

That is a pretty sweet rifle for your first Model 8! Enjoy it.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

That is a cool, old pre model 8, with the engraved caliber.

Nice moniker you have there-love that movie.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

That is a spectacular 81 for sure. Enjoy being it's caretaker, and congratulations.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

That is a very nice collection.

MinnesotaDan

I am truly sorry that John or Bob did not get this rifle. I just stuck a lowball bid on it before I left for an Alaskan vacation-I never considered myself a serious bidder. Anyhow, I think that all is fair when bidding at auctions, and I would never take it personally if someone was bidding against ...

MinnesotaDan

I just checked the bid history, and it is 54bullseye that has also bid on this checkered A grade. Good luck John! I hope you get it.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

I agree with you, Cam, it is a cool rifle with a lot going for it, albeit the wood is a bit worn. I actually put my money where my mouth is and bid on it yesterday. Not too outrageous of a bid, mind you-I would bet that I don't get it without upping my bid, but we shall see. I don't usually go overb...

MinnesotaDan

I would attend.

MinnesotaDan

A sweet rifle indeed! The 308 chambering makes it really interesting as well as the 20 inch barrel. Very unique, and that is some beautiful walnut that sets off the engraving perfectly.

Thanks for those photos, John.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Very nicely done! The rifle looks great, I am glad to hear it functions well, too.

Thanks for the photos. Did you or John ever fire it as a 300 Savage?

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Since your rifle already has a peep sight, why not just take it to the range and shoot it with that set up? I bet it will shoot pretty well just as is. You say that it has the Weaver side mount for a scope, but has it been drilled and tapped for that mount? I shot a deer in Iowa last year with a pee...

MinnesotaDan

A fantastic find. "Thanks for sharing this one.

MinnesotaDan

Hey Luke,

That is a nice collection of round knobs. The rifles' conditions look great!

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Welcome!

MinnesotaDan

That is a very nice collection, Luke.

MinnesotaDan

The peep sight is worth around $200. Is it a Lyman or a Marbles?

MinnesotaDan

A date code of DB would make it a September 1933 manufacture.

MinnesotaDan

What is the chambering? What is it's date of manufacture? From what I see in the two photos, it looks like you have a very nice Model 8, for a really nice price . Refinished, but again, it looks nice from the photo. There is lots of information on this site, and lots of knowledge with the guys on th...

MinnesotaDan

Well done, and thanks for sharing the photos, John!

There is certainly a lot to like about this fantastic old rifle.

MinnesotaDan

It would be interesting to see if one of the other three in the data base had a mismatched magazine, too (i.e. the magazines had been swapped).

MinnesotaDan

Hey Tony, I just drove by Camp Ripley today, coming back from our place up by Longville. The Minnesota buck that I got this year was out of Moose Willow WMA. I got him with a 35 Remington out of a Marlin 336. We usually hunt on the east side of Leech Lake, but I decided to take a different approach ...

MinnesotaDan

Thanks Roger. Your "ramblings" are very insightful. I have thought it interesting that under Iowa law, it would not be legal to shoot a deer during the regular gun season with a 30 Remington, but it would to use a 35 Whelan, or even 50 BMG. It makes no sense to me. 30 or 32 Remington would...

MinnesotaDan

Thanks, John and Luke! Hibby, if you ever want to venture out to Minnesota to chase whitetails, let me know. There are not a lot of deer north of the Twin Cities right now, but up there, Minnesota will allow you to hunt with any of the Model 8/81 chamberings. I was fortunate enough to get a nice sev...

MinnesotaDan

Thanks, Cam for posting this photo for me as I was having trouble. While hunting with my brother and friends, I shot this little spike buck in Iowa last month with this 101 year old Model 8. It is in 35 Remington, (as legal caliber in Iowa is 35 cal or larger). I was using a 200 gr. Hawk bullet over...

MinnesotaDan

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good information here on these great rifles.

MinnesotaDan

Great story and a great buck! Thank you for sharing the photos, too. Well done.

MinnesotaDan

It is a spectacular example of this fine rifle.

MinnesotaDan

Enjoy the rifle. It is a good one.

MinnesotaDan

Hello and welcome. I would be most concerned about the ammo if it is old. If it is new ammo, probably not much to worry about in that regard. As far as the rifle itself, if it the bolt locks back, the magazine is functioning, and the barrel is freely sliding in the barrel sleeve, go ahead and shoot ...

MinnesotaDan

Obviously it could be that the extractor needs to be replace. However, is this rifle scoped? If so, the windage adjustment knob can cause the case to end up back in the mag well on top of the magazine. In this case, it actually extracted, but then rebounded back off of the scope to land back in the ...

MinnesotaDan

Welcome to the forum! Everyone here is very helpful. It is a great place to learn about these great John Browning designed rifles.

MinnesotaDan

FYI: I posted a penny start auction for a Kreiger in 300 Savage on Gunbroker. Dates to October 1945. Photos speak. Thanks.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Hibby,

What a great find and nice addition to your collection. Congratulations on receiving such a fine FN. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

By virtue of geographical advantage, I received my shirt already. It looks great-thanks!

MinnesotaDan

Luke,

Yes, it took a year to get the scope back, but they did a really nice job.

Let us know where you end up going with the scope, how well they did, and how long it took. That would be good information to have.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Luke,

That is some nice wood on that 32!

A company that I used for scope repair was called Ironsight, Inc. They did a great job.

https://ironsightinc.com/

MinnesotaDan

Very nice rifles!

MinnesotaDan

LOL! I guess you are right-".......ain't many troubles that a man cain't fix
With seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six."

That $700 can be put towards an adult beverage. Enjoy the drink, Joe.

MinnesotaDan

The email address worked in Paypal. Thanks. I look forward to the shirts.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

I tried Paypal, and @TTharp was "not found" by Paypal.

Please provide a different Paypal mode for payment-email, mobile #, or different contact.

Thanks.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Good finds! Where were you able to locate them?

MinnesotaDan

Yes, very nice to get that one back. It's greater purpose might have been to further your friendship and share your interest in 8/81s with him-as many of these rifles have done for so many through the years.

MinnesotaDan

A truly spectacular find! Congratulations on acquiring it.

MinnesotaDan

The only stovepiping I have ever experienced in shooting, pistols or rifles, were extractor related, or ammo related. I am not saying this is the only cause possible, just that is what I have always found to be the cause. One thing to try would be shooting a magazine of factory ammo. If it cycles fi...

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