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by Robinhood
Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member in North Texas
Replies: 12
Views: 12211

Re: New Member in North Texas

Congratulations on your model 8. I have my dads 30 caliber model 8. I have found most of my ammo at gun shows and just by chance. My last purchase was at a show in Ocala, Florida. The man had several boxes and was selling them for $ 20. He was very surprised when I bought all he had (only 5 boxes). ...
by Robinhood
Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Disassembling and cleaning the model 8
Replies: 1
Views: 3150

Disassembling and cleaning the model 8

I am a new member of the forum (just signed up yesterday). I have my dad's model 8 circa 1934. The gun shoots well - about 1 1/2 inches high at 100 yards (good enough for me to kill a deer if ever I get the opportunity). I'm sure the gun has not been taken apart in over 50 years. I clean the inside ...
by Robinhood
Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:11 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Greetings From Florida
Replies: 3
Views: 6054

Greetings From Florida

I have been viewing your site for awhile and have enjoyed your comments and the wealth of information you guys have on the Model 8. Mine was a hand down from my Dad through my older brother. Since he was the eldest he said he deserved to have it first. :) The serial number seems to indicate it was m...