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Having collected Browning Auto 5 shotguns for 42 years, I can attest to the fact that FN put Numerals’s stamps behind the round knob on some guns. There hasn’t been any pattern that I’ve noticed in all these years. But I’ve never seen any symbol stamps. Always numbers. As to the checkering going all...

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Hey guys, After looking at the pictures a few more times, I believe that with this higher grade wood, extra finish was probably a normal procedure. I know that for the better wood you also received a better finish job. Sure Cameron or Corey could verify this also. This original buyer wanted better w...

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Hey guys, I didn’t address the wood grade on the previous post. This has to be Fgrade wood. It’s unbelievably figured and probably isn’t 3 or Cgrade. It’s absolutely beautiful. This rifle is truly a masterpiece for any collector . I thought the paid price was a bit high when I first looked at it,but...

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Hey fellas , I have not seen that plate in person. But I have seen it somewhere in a picture. Possibly in Henwoods book. But John, I agree that it should have initials on it. However it does seem odd that if it were a standard feature on higher grade pieces, we would have seen it by now. Hey Jack, i...

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Hey fellas, I didn’t look at Henwoods book yet, but Wikipedia says it was introduced in 1906 with the other 3 calibers. I wouldn’t guess as to any production numbers in 1906 or 1907 but I’m sure it was less than 35 or 30. I’ve never seen an engraved caliber 32, but they probably did exist back then....

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Hey John and Dan, I don’t always look at the 81s online,so I missed this one completely. I do know that the 81c is the most likely the rarest one, except the engraved m81s. The later Bgrades are more common, but still very rare. And Corey Creamer told me that his father’s favorite rifles were his Cg...

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Sir, My memory isn’t good anymore,but I believe John Henwood addresses this subject in his fine book about the Remington model 8/81 s. You might look there first.
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Merry Christmas to you,John. And to all my friends here on the forum. In this time of year, it’s sometimes easy to forget why we celebrate Christmas. But I’m here to say that without my savior, Jesus Christ, none of this would be possible. Happy birthday to him and praise him today. Thanks for your ...

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Hey John, I’m sure glad you were able to pick up this rifle. Just goes to show that not all is lost. This piece is exactly how I like to find them. A little honest wear is attractive to me. It shows me that it was used for its intended purposes,but well cared for. Congratulations on a beautiful acqu...

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Hey Hibby, Thanks for the kind comments. It’s a King peep sight. This is one of the reasons that I picked this rifle. Brian and Corey tried to talk me out of it but I stood my ground. I know how rare that sight is. They wanted to buy / trade me for it. And yes the cheeks are a different variation. I...

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Hey John, I’m sorry to hear about your dilemma in Massachusetts. Here in Iowa we’ve known that several states are becoming anti gun strong holds. Yours is one of them that we’ve heard about. But you may have to spend some time traveling out of state to gunshows to find your treasures. Private sales ...

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Thanks again Jack, And special thanks to John for posting the pictures. And also thanks for all the nice comments from everyone. The newest M8C feels right at home with my 2 FN1900s and my one remaining M8C in 35. I sold my first Cgrade to Minnesota Dan, and my checkered Agrade to John Taylor. Thank...

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Hey guys, I have a report from the Tulsa gunshow. I hope you find it interesting. The most important part of this story is the fact that I acquired a M8C grade ,straight grip,in 25 Remington,from Jack1653. It’s a beautiful piece and I would love to have pictures posted of it here. Unfortunately I’m ...

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Hey Jack, I was unhappy to hear about your health issues when you recently called me. I too am facing a declining health issue. I started selling off parts of my collection a few years ago. But as I have told anyone who would listen, I’ll stop buying the day they plant me. But it sounds as if you ar...

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Hey John, It appears to be a great addition to your collection. I saw this posted the other day ,but then it disappeared. So I assumed it had sold right away. I’m glad that one of my friends got it ,since I couldn’t at the time. Congratulations John
Your buddy from Iowa
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 ...

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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,
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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
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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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!
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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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
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Kreiger ,damn spellcheck
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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...

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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
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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...

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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 ...

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Whoops, I guess I should have read the description.
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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.
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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.
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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
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