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Gunbroker has redone things, which I don't really like. However, I have no trouble finding Model 8's and 81's so I will help you if I can. On the main page, there is a "Browse Categories" drop down menu. Scroll down to "Firearms." Then "Rifles" and finally "Semi Au...

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I hit a bear with my Honda Accord last year, the more bear you guys take down the better!

(My car was fine, just needed a new hood and bumper cover. Driving slower than the speed limit and being alert saved the car, me, and the bear. I had full coverage).

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Early foregrip 81. My compliments on rifle and your bounty.

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Congrats. One of these days, I hope to get one of my 5 Model 8/81's out into the field!

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We never can tell but I think we definitely dodged a bullet there, in a bigly way.

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Jim Greene is now retired and impossible to find. I have called the gun store where he used to work three times now. The last time, today, the man said "Mr. Greene is now driving a truck."

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I've been to both his website and his FB page and there is no number. Now on his website, there is a number to a place where he used to work.

I'd like to get my Model 81 fixed and I have a Browning Auto 5 question for him.

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There is Jim Green up in Maine. I nearly drove up there last week as I was in VT anyway but I just didn't have time.

I will end up shipping him my jammed Model 81 in a couple of weeks.

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The ski trip was a huge success but I didn't get on to Maine. I had a doc. appointment on the 13th but had I had a few more days I definitely would have pushed on into MN on the Model 8 hunt. I loved Killington Mtn. so much that I plan to return next year and then, hit Maine's pawn and gun shops.

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Wow, what beauties!

One day, maybe I'll make it out that far.

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I was still recovering from the Vermont ski trip. I didn't make it to MN as I had a doc appointment on the 13th but it was still a killer trip.

Nice to know these guns are still out there. Hope the new owner loves it.

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Thanks man. The set came and I found the 3mm punches to be exactly what I needed. I removed the pin and out came the triggerguard.....but to my dismay.......I can't get the bolt to unlock. I'll run the weapon up to Maine after the ski trip to Vermont. I spoke with Jim Greene via phone and he has a l...

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Congrats on the fix. I will probably just take my non-extracting Model 8 with me to Maine this spring when I go. I will also take the stuck bolt Model 81. I was able to remove the triggerguard (cup tip punch set came, it's the long and short 3mm punches you need from Brownells) from her but still a ...

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The "30-30 Rem" marking is reason enough to own it.

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I bought 3 boxes of the Leverevolution ammo for my .35's. I plan to reload on all those cases.

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I just ordered the full Brownell's set. I spoke with Jim Green in MN and he thinks I should remove the trigger guard to my jammed Model 81 but he stressed which screws to not remove! I am going to try and visit him when I get up that way...I think I'll take the rifle with me if I haven't fixed it by...

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I am in the same boat. I really want a .25 and .32 Rem and I don't reload. I may have to begin reloading though. 30.30 Winchester brass can be made into .30 Remington with the use of a lathe. You may have to go that route although there are a couple of men on here that will sell you some .30 brass t...

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Congrats man. I saw that auction too. When you get the rifle you can tell us first-hand what you think of the stock.

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Ya well, I'll just keep my eyes open. I have (so far) resisted all the tempting ones I've seen on Gunbroker. I should be up in Maine come April, already havethe rooms booked for the ski trip, so maybe I'll get lucky in some pawn shop or gun store up that way.

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"30.30 Rem?" EXCELLENT FIND! Rather rare that marking.

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I just I got off the phone with Mr. Green, what a pleasant fellow! I'll take his advice on getting the trigger guard off and then if I need to I'll ship him the weapon.

I think I'll be heading up to Maine after my ski trip to do a little "Model 8 shopping."

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It finally has a bid......I nearly bid on it but really need to save my money now. I could be wrong but I think the description has changed a bit over the weeks also.....I don't recall the bore being described as "dark" but I could be wrong. Mismatched stock also keeps me at bay but nice t...

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Sorry man, nothing to be done for that. Your best bet is to get rid of it as soon as you can. Now being the nice guy that I am, I'll take it off your hands and all you need to do is pay the shipping fee. :lol: Yes she does look rough......have you tried 0000 steel wool and Rem Oil? Others may have b...

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Yes, hi, how are you?

Nice to have you here.

I could be wrong but I think first-year production total was only 4 digits in serial number.

You bought a box of (20?) .35 Remington for less than $20.00? You did EXCEEDINGLY well there.

Pics, we need pics.

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I came across this on gunbroker. I emailed the seller and the serial puts it into 1915.

It's a bit too iffy for me but you guys may be more skilled.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =471273421

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Holy smokes! That is one pretty rifle. I'd be afraid to take it into the woods. Oh yes, there's also that. I have fallen in the woods hard enough to break scopes and I expect I'm not the only one in history to have done that. Any weapon taken into combat or the woods is bound to get a few scratches...

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Bandersnatch, Both good and bad......my 1906 in .35 Rem has the curved extractor yet seems to extract just fine. Is the curved extractor just for (and always was for) the small calibers? Now if the squarded-off extractors are precisely for .35 Rem then that's good, although it seems a curved extract...

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Why does my 1906 .35 Remington have a crescent-shaped extractor while my 1911 .35 Remington has a squared-off extractor?

Wouldn't the crescent shape be more effective?

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I am not a fan of any military weapon being anything but original condition but that is certainly an attractive rifle. My compliments.

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Oh wow, this is great. I may contact this ME gunsmith myself if I can't figure out my locked-bolt M81.

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Norm, If I can get rid of (it'll go to Habitat for Humanity) a large dresser I have from the 1970's, I'll be able to build a sizeable bench. I've heard good things about the Hornady manual....is the latest edition the best to get? Will different brand dies work in any press? Ex: will RCBS dies work ...

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Oh wow. I guess I haven't found any then.

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I might would do something like that but I'm in no hurry to.

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http://www.lohmanarms.com/category_s/2703.htm

If I can remember, I'll call tomorrow and see.

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Wow, this thread is great.

I could have missed it, but what country are you in sir?

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I know ZERO about guided hunts. But, I'd like to get a bear and use these .35's as JMB intended, and the price I could swing.

http://www.foggymountain.com/pricing1.shtml

Your thoughts?

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I'm hoping to build a reloading bench this summer and get tooled up. I've never reloaded but I have been saving up brass. What do you think of this book? http://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Reloading-Ammunition-Apartment/dp/148207379X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425179513&sr=8-2&keywords=h...

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Once again, FALSE ADVERTISING. You will be reported to the Better Discussion Forum Bureau.

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Fred,

I'd be down with at least one of those mounts such as you made there!

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One thing I have learned, don't be in a hurry if you can keep from it.

I'll try and get the whole set then, but it's on backorder right now at Brownell's.

The Model 8 I want to take apart is very minty and the convex pins are still convex.

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I have a Model 8 that isn't extracting unless I push down on the front of the extractor when it goes into battery. I have two NOS extractors on the way.

I'll keep everyone posted.

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Henwood suggests cup tip punches and the pins on my weapons are convex at their heads.

I realize standard punches will work but there goes the convex pin heads.

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I know Henwood's book called for #2 and #3 but I must have gotten something wrong. I need the one for the trigger guard retaining pin that goes through the receiver from side to side. What size cup tip punch do I need?

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I love weapons with history.

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If I had not of bought so many this year already, I'd probably bid on it.

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I had already bought two from ebay before I looked on GB and saw Robopump's ads.

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I was talking with somebody that wanted to do a picatanny rail on the rear sight holes......I just have to have back up irons though.......

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At some point I am going to need a scope on a Model 8 (or 81)...what is the best modern scope to mount on one of these weapons?

I may need more information than I have right now (type of mount, etc) and I have no plans to drill an unmolested rifle.

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Great to read this news man.

I am a fan of .32 caliber rounds and would love to have a Model 8 in this caliber. Keep us posted....at some point I am going to have to learn how to reload to shoot these great rifles.

Can you post pics?

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Well congrats man. Can you get us some pics of your "new to you" rifle? I have bought two each of Model 8's and 81's and I am yet to shoot any of them. One has a bolt lock issue and the others seem good to go and I've bought up a few peep sights and ammo. (.300 Savage and .35 Rem). I plan ...

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