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If still needed check out 'Jack First Firearms Parts' on the web. He has a pretty good selection of 8/81 parts. Many of them are quality reproductions. I've bought some from him along with parts for other firearm's and they are top quality and fit.

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81police wrote: ↑Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:49 am Rode hard and put up wet! What a life that rifle has had

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Looked at the GB site and thought of the same condition and was going to post the same. Have seen a few firearms over the years looking like that. Truly sad to see.

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Nice find Hibby83, really a beautiful looking rifle.

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My 1938 Model 81 35 Rem caliber came to me like that also. Had alot of previous disassembly/assembly with my two other 81's (300 Sav) and noticed right away after I received it. It appeared it had been shot some like that although there wasn't any wear from the spring installed incorrectly on the in...

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Is the mag spring good and installed correctly Good thought. I bought a late 30's 81 Rem in 35 Rem caliber a while back and had the same issue of improper cartridge feeding. Prior to a disassembly and cleaning, I tried shooting to see if all worked. Noticed right away that rounds didn't feed into t...

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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. Roger The only cast bullet load for the 35 Rem that Henwood mentions in his book is using a 200 cast bullet by Lyman or RCBS with a 19.5...

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Merry Christmas to all and a Blessed New Year. Amen to what Roger posted!!!

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Congrats on your work and tool, looks very well made. Will have to contemplate possible purchase. One thing curious about, were the original FN tools caliber geared as yours is or were they one size fit all. Have never read about them being caliber sensitive. I assume by looking at the various shaft...

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Sorry to hear of your situation Jack, guess it may be a decision everyone may have to make someday. All the best to you, Gods Blessings. Yours, Rifleman---a/k/a Roger

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Different. 2nd 81police's comment. Over the years I've seen pictures of a few other brands/models of firearms that had stocks different from the norm. Some looked interesting, others looked 'hinky'.

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Well I'm a bit late for the party, but 'Welcome' to ya from Iowa. As has been said, the 35 Rem and 300 Savage both use an extractor that is stamped '35'.Wondered about that also on my first 81 300 Savage. Everything I've read says they both take the 35 marked extractor and I've read 'alot'. My 2nd 8...

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I'm a bit late in doing so but welcome from Iowa. Interesting rifle/codes. Hated seeing Remington announce the closure of its NY plant. As 'Roger' posted here in Iowa 8 and 81's aren't seen alot in shops or at gun shows. Many times the ones that are seen look pretty rough and have seen better days, ...

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Howdy from Iowa!!!!

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I bought an 81 35 Rem some time back that had the grooves on the barrel nut washer pretty worn down. The barrel nut had sharp grooves, not sure why that was, possibly some owner some time back of the 1938 made 81 lost original, replaced it, or as one member here posted, the washer had softer metal, ...

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According to Henwood, Model 8's had both fine (40) teeth groves and course (24) teeth groves. Model 81's for the most part have the 40 (fine) tooth grooves. He advised in his extensive research he had only seen one 81 (a very early model #42) with the 24-tooth washer/nut combination. When I counted ...

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Update on barrel nut washer seeking. Our 'jack1653' was kind enough to send me one he had. We did a trade. High fives and two thumbs up for Jack. Very nice and considerate of him. Thanks again Jack.

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Unless anyone posts the answer, I'll take one off of a Stith I have on a Savage 99 and see what that is. Assume it would be the same for a Remington 8/81.

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You could start by making a post in the 'Wanted' section at the bottom of the Board Index. I've seen and searched for parts on Ebay. Just type in Model 8/81 parts and hit search button. Also Google on your computer something to the effect "Parts for Remington Model 8 and 81. There will be a num...

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Correct email, received email and pic of washer at 9:06 PM Central time and sent you back a response at (:46 PM. I never received an previous email from you. Checked my SPAM and nothing there either. Let me know if you didn't receive email from me this date. Roger

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Hey Jack---Did you receive my email to you. Sent Fri the 22nd.

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Sent email with pics of washer I have.

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Well hey Jack, that is a very nice offer. Blessings to you for your thought. Two of the online parts outfits list the 300 and 35 washers and barrel nut separate from the smaller calibers. Believe Numrich did also, but they changed their format a bit when showing parts of same models but different ca...

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Still looking for a barrel nut washer for my 35 Rem. Also magazine follower. Appreciate any response if anyone has one for sale or any leads.

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Hello forum-Hope all is well with everyone. It's been awhile since I've been on the forum, but still a 8/81 lover. I'm still in the hunt for a 35 Rem barrel nut washer if anyone has one to sell or you happen to know where one is. Just spent 1/2 hour combing the web of every known site I'm aware of t...

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Did an edit to above post ref 8/81 mat. Rifleman

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Not too long ago in the distant past, there was an outfit that would (for a price) would make a buyer a mat of any type of firearm they desired, various sizes. Saw it advertised somewhere. Best thing I guess unless someone advises of such a business is start thee Ol' google search. Edit/Jan 27: Hey ...

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You still have the 35 Rem brass Spacejunk?

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Check out the discussion on the Troubleshooting/Maintenace section here on the forum. 6th thread from the top. Member having same problem with 32 Remington from Graf's. I posted some info that Graf's gave me recently on where they get their older brass calibers from.

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Hear what yer sayin Jack. I did do a search before posting, but couldn't find any posts that zeroed in on my problem/question. There were some older posts about the nut and washer relationship, but nothing on anyone refiling the grooves. I look back on older posts and not to many years ago there was...

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Thank you for the response chas49'! Sometimes I wonder about this forum when honest questions are asked and there are alot of forum members with tons of info, experience, and expertise and no response is given. See alot of new members join, ask questions, nothing is responded too and ya never hear f...

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No thoughts????

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Red Flag for sure when the seller doesn't want to possibly revel something about his firearm that isn't right and/or detracts from its value. Have had that happen on GB alot when they either ignore a question or write back and blow it off.

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Merry Christmas to all, Blessed Day and EveryDay.

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Had a discussion on another forum about Graf's brass neck splitting. At one time when I bought some 30/40 Krag brass from Graf's I talked with Graf's and was advised by them at the time that Jamison/Captech made their brass. Jamison bought out by Captech was a quality made brass especially for older...

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Has anyone ever recut the grooves on a barrel nut washer. My 81 35 Remington washer has the grooves pretty worn and dull. The ones on the barrel nut are good. No idea why the nuts are sharp and the washers are worn. Possibly replaced by some unknown owner once upon a time. Recutting would possibly b...

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Opps!!! OK should have posted this in the 'Want to Buy' section. Tried to move, no luck, tried to delete and retype in 'Want to Buy'-no luck. Looking for a barrel nut washer for a 1938 made 81 in 35 Rem. Understand 300 Sav and 35 Rem take same size. Also something I read on fine and course rachets o...

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My first 81 (300 Sav) was giving me fits as far as bolt not locking back, stovepipes, poor ejection. Found most of the cause my own fault as before firing and not following my own rules, I partially disassembled and cleaned the very dirty interior and parts, not fully understanding how a 8/81 works ...

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Went to my local big box sporting goods store for a new bag and noticed the ammo being restocked. I asked the fella if he had any 35 rem half jokingly. To my astonishment he said they just got in 15 boxes for the first time in 3 years. The price was outrageous, $47 a box, but I got a few and decide...

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Nice picture of your Remington's Mike. Also bench shot. Two of the 81's (300 Sav) I bought had so much gunk (dried grease/oil/dirt) in the internals and the barrel-shroud assembly I thought I might have to contact the EPA. My third (35 Rem) wasn't too bad. On the 300 Savage's there was an accumulati...

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I did some searching early this morning about Remington and the wheel sight as it was called (#117-1/2) and apparently it was available on Model 14's until 1927, then dropped. A few sources indicated it was installed on some factory rifles but could also be ordered with rifle or purchased as an afte...

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Like has been said it is likely of a Remington 14 or some variation. I think it was called a Dockendorff rear sight. Savage put them on some rifles as well don't know if they were an optional thing or standard for Savage rifles though. Hey Mike, got curious about your post and the 'Dockendorff' sig...

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When you first posted the picture 54bullseye I recalled seeing an older rifle within the last couple of years at a gunshow with this style of sight (dial elevator) but couldn't recall. This morning it hit me after yours and Hibbys latest posts, it was on a Model 14 Rem pump. Checked GB and Guns Inte...

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TO ALL IN THE GROUP !! I kinda agree with chas1949 in what he said about talking about a auction listing before the auction has ended . The reason I did chime in this time was others in the group had already started the conversation Hey '54bullseye'-To make the record accurate, I was the one who po...

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81police wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:42 am A great pair of big boy calibers right there! Nice rifles!

81police said it well

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Welcome to the forum P7M13. Have friends and relatives in all three Pacific coast states and they all tell of their state's beauty but rotten liberal state govt's. Sad, hopefully they well all three turn around some day. Love the 8/81's also, fell in love with them as a kid seeing pics, ads, and sto...

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It does appear that since our discussions on this rifle that bidding has stopped. To my way of thinking the nice stock and fore end does not justify a price anywhere near the current bid even without the issues discussed. To each his own i guess. I'll agree with chas1949 that the current bid price ...

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Thank you Cam for writing and posting the Model 8 in Africa article. Very interesting. Without a doubt IMO the 35 Remington with the right shot placement and effective distance could drop most African game. Well written article. Thanks John, maybe i'll write a follow-up, "Big Enough for the Big...

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Some measurements weren't exact but within 10-20 thousandths, i figured there's no need using 64ths of an inch to explain. Hear ya there!!!!!!!!!!!! My digital micrometer readings were sometimes plus/minus the fraction I posted. Layed the mic alongside a ruler and posted the nearest 1/16", did...

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Hibby-I currently have my 1938 81 Rem 35 Rem caliber broken down (action in receiver reassembled but removed action spring) so I measured both the recoil and action springs. Found the following: Action Spring: 13 1/4" length----- 5/16" OD---- 3/8" ID Recoil Spring: 10 1/2" length...

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Thanks Phyrbird. Wish Wiesners still offered also. Over the last couple of years I've seen several 8/81 springs for sale on the net, but never figured I'd need one. Should have grabbed one. Saw a post here on the forum posted around a year ago where someone ordered one from Wiesners, guess my need h...

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