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Sounds good, you're welcome! Going for a smooth or special type metal grip cap? I've got to see 54Bullseye's 81 high grades, they all had the same type of grip cap I posted. Dimension may* have been slightly different, cant confirm. Please post 'em up in time. I'm certain you won't encounter any obj...

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Here's the measurements.

I didn't mention in the prior post, your stock set looks beautiful. Looking forward to see the progression.!.!.

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Mr. Cat

Here's my 1946 date, 20 gauge SKEET grade Remington Sportsman "Model 11."

I'll get measurements this eve and post up.

There are good looking reproductions out there. I'm not sure if this fits the bill of what you're lookin for.

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54bullseye John- I want to thank you and Brenda again for your hospitality! I'm happy you invited me up and introduced me to your family. You're welcome for the help, I felt privileged to assist tear down/clean up of that special rifle. 1913Model8 TJ- Your tool worked great. I knew it was a quality ...

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Yes- European.
Claw mounts. A precision fit, detachable scope setup.

They've always piqued my interest. I don’t own a firearm with them.

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Nice writeup 81POLICE. Appreciate all the pictures and putting it up on the homepage.

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Nice score on the rifle!

That's an interesting front sight, I have never seen it before. I watched that auction, the sight setup is intriguing with the long radius. I imagine a standard peep aperture would thread into it.

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81police wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2026 2:56 pm jaw dropping score

I wrote an article on this guy and his gun. I'd love more photos!

81POLICE- I'd love to read the article. Where can I find it?

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Good morning gents. I followed this auction the last couple days, it ended this morning. Congratulations 54Bullseye.!.!. I'm looking forward to some photos once you get this in hand. I referenced the third print of the John Henwood book page 115. I'm trying to track down photographs online of John H...

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Nice pictures Dan.

Great to see you made the set! If I was to purchase another 1900, I'd want it to be without the rib.

Seeing the 1st and 2nd generation checkering- If i were a betting man I'd believe the buttplates are differ also.

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Long Recoil wrote: ↑Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:57 pm I emailed you.

I emailed you back, beginning of the month. Check your spam folder. Sending another email now.

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629-1. Purchased it new in 1983 if I remember correctly. Non pined barrel and chambers are not recessed like the very first ones. Had it tapped back in the 90’s for a red dot and might be putting on a new style one soon. Burris fast fire 3’s are going pretty cheap these days and I know that I can h...

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Nice shot Tony!

What model is the wheel gun?

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Good afternoon Long Recoil.

I might be interested. Here's my email, share pictures. Luke.hibbler83@gmail.com

I have the correct step elevators that goes with 81 sights I figured if I was trading for equal condition 8 rear sight, it was easier to keep my elevator.

Thanks.

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Looks great! Thanks for sharing. Hard to beat sight setup for accuracy and ease of adjustment.

Wonder the story on how it made it's way over the ocean. Neat to ponder theories!

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Looking good. It appears you've got the process nailed down.

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Welcome to the forum. Happy you found it. Real pretty stock set on your rifle! I don't have an exploded view to show, here's 2 examples of the disassembled barrel assemblies. Top picture is my own, serial #441. The second picture is from another forum member, serial #2983. It appears yours is missin...

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Morning Carl.

I'm looking to trade my factory Remington Model 81 rear sights for factory Model 8 sights.

The Model 8 rear sight has the little flat adjustment plate at the rear that the 81 rear sight doesn't.

I'm trying to make rifles as factory correct as I can.

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Here's the other piece "slide adjuster" that I'm looking for.

One pictured appears to have been filed some, has rough edges, and a little piece missing on one side. I'm looking to replace with a nicer* flat plate for my early stamped sight for my first year gun.

Thanks.

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Howdy gents.

I'm looking for Model 8 rear sights. I'm also looking for the rear sight slide adjuster "if you happen to have a damaged sight" not the stepped elevator.

Pictured are 2 nice examples up for trade. I'm also up for purchasing outright.

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No kidding, luck and something must've been in your corner to own more square* pistol butt rifles over round. No spare receivers in my small parts bin. Worse case you can use a standard receiver. Do it yourself/contract a gun-smith to fashion a thread boss so you can use that fancy stock set. You kn...

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Perhaps measuring inside & outside diameters so you can search internet for an appropriate size tube stock, that would solve your issue.

If I come across any factory tubes for sale, I'll get a link sent your way.

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Good luck bringing that one back into service. From your post, I gather the forearm escutcheon thread size is different than that on the shroud. I don't need more photo's but I will assume that someone either swapped an 81 shroud on the rifle, OR drilled out shroud boss* to a larger screw fixing a f...

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Hope you and your families all the best.

A couple pictures, compliments of 81Police.

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Welcome to the forum DBnag9130. I assume that your forum handle has association with the 'ol Mosin?

Here's a photo of the forearm screw for a Model 8.

Have a Merry Christmas!

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https://thegreatmodel8.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/Model-8-Service-Manual1.pdf The home page has more to offer than most would think. The link above is a "Factory Service Manual." I have had luck correcting extraction faults with the method mentioned in the manual. With extractor remove...

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I was able to search Bass Pro online. Believe i found it. Nice figured forearm. What a score. The bluing looks great on the rifle. Just curious how much they wanted for the .30 Rem? I am sure that Hibby or Police 81 will have some good info for you. Again Fantastic find! https://www.basspro.com/p/10...

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You are correct on the peep. Good looking gun! Does the extractor have a number stamp on the front face? Happend to find this one at a Local Bass Pro Shop, late 1950 vintage on .300 Savage. They also had one in .30 Remington but I opted for something I can still find ammo for. Plain, but very nice s...

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I really like that D grade John. The autoloading rifle and pump sure have good area's to work with making the engraving look nice and not cramped. It reminds me of my D grade 8, they share looks in the wear from use. They weren't just safe queens but taken afield. I know collector wise, most 14 enth...

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I've had good luck at shows picking up surplus military clips that work for cheap "0.25 per." 8mm Mauser*

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Factory brass* clip.

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Factory steel* stripper clip.

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Says Winchester, but it fit proper for me. I was happy with the profile and quality.

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You're welcome. As minor as we think some details might be, it's information like the above that makes this forum Great*. I appreciate knowing the menial/nuance translational changes. With that data buyer's/collector's can be more certain about originality of rare examples. Concerning the amount of ...

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OldSetter.

I would suggest an immersion bath overnight/couple days in oil/diesel/kerosene or dealer's choice to help soak in, even a few treatments between wiith heat from a hair dryer won't hurt.

The sight appear to be factory true "not modified or fooled with?"

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Long Recoil wrote: ↑Tue Dec 16, 2025 8:05 pm Nice round knobs! The round knob shotgun butts seem to be often 39XXX guns. Mine is 39416. A .32. Do you mind telling us the serial number on the shotgun butt round knob?

Thank you! Only have one of the shotgun butt 8's.

Nice setup. Good looking gun and case!

Made in 1917
39,223

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I don't believe what you're asking for was ever made for the old autoloaders "25-30-32." Atleast by big production company's, maybe* a couple one off examples exist somewhere out there. I personally never saw a need in my reloading tools for a case gauge. For trimming cases I use my Frankf...

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Congratulations Tony. Good buck amd nice haul of venison.!.!.

My experience with 35 Rem 200 grain bullet performance on deer has been nothing short of excellent.

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Yes, they went for lower than expected for sure. But, remember the 18% buyer's premium has to be added in. That is not an insignificant amount. What Dan said.^ Plus you factor in state tax, tack on another 3.5-5% "depending on auction" if you pay with card, shipping & handling. Easy t...

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I believe there's atleast one more auction coming.

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Nice score on that unique gun. Hope it shoots as good as it looks.

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Hello jmm3.
Nice score on a clean 81.

The Redfield 102N needs an additional hole tapped to be mounted correctly.

I'd suggest a Lyman or Marbles tang peep sight. I like the Lyman as much or more than the Marbles. Good luck in your searches.

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Nice! I say that's factory checkering with certainty.

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Howdy Rhighno. I think you got a sweet early autoloader. The checkering likely would've peaked my interest before the tang peep sight. What you have is an early 1909 production Autoloading Rifle, not called a Model 8 yet. The early 25's were stamped 25-35, your's appears correct. It wasn't until the...

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9.3shooter wrote: ↑Fri Nov 21, 2025 4:47 pm Had a chance to handle this model 30 yesterday at the LGS, now 2 weeks of state jail time to bring it home. Rifle looked great in all ways. I have a vintage Redfield peep sight ready to screw on.
Should be a good shooter.

Happy to hear it looks good! Now the waiting game for it to be released.

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More pictures.

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I've never seen this conversion before.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1139764888

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Well best of luck when you do get back out hunting. Not my listing. When posting auctions, I try to remember saying "no affiliation with seller, buyer use your discretion." Never know what the next malfunction could/will be. I keep some things on hand, I came into collecting these a little...

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Thanks Ottergt. Don't worry about further inspection. My curiosity was peaked how it could have broken. At this time I have no theory other than the metallurgy wasn't up to snuff, likely just a fluke "stuff happens." Far from a common issue, don't know if I've heard one breaking before. An...

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You're welcome.

It was broken, strange. Was it a break due to corrosion?

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