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DoubleCanister, very nice addition! Original stock set. That style of buttstock is rare, you don't see them very much. What is the gun chambered in, I'm guessing 35 Rem.? Have you removed the buttstock and looked at the serial stamp on the wrist yet? That's another great way to tell originality to t...

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https://thegreatmodel8.net/?page_id=1855

Check out the downloads from the home page.

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Sam. I don't have a diagram to show. Once you get the new 1 piece firing pin, it should come together fairly easy. First install the firing pin into bolt carrier. Appropriately line up the retention gap on firing pin, slide in pin "from the top" that retains firing pin to bolt carrier. Fir...

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Can anybody tell what style/make of detachable mag modification was used on Sams gun by the photos" PAX https://thegreatmodel8.net/?page_id=659 Preview the link above. The gentleman selling should include more pictures to compare. It appears that this rifle was* equipped with a Peace Officer E...

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Thanks for sharing a photo.

Yours is only the second picture "counting mine" that I've seen of the 3-piece firing pin. It's talked about in the Henwood book 3rd edition page #54.

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Your firing pin looks like this?

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Hello Sam. Sorry to hear about your issue. I'm sure that you don't plan on taking to the range until some bench testing is done, PLEASE consider that rifle unsafe for range use until you remedy the issue and do your testing safely. Are you using reloaded ammunition? Does the rifle appear original, o...

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Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of the barrel nut tool a fellow forum member made using nut splitter.

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Looked last night. Saw that they only have the 25-30-32 four and five round clips showing available.

Most 8mm Mauser steel or brass clips should work for 35 REM/300 Sav. Can typically find them at gun shows for cheap.

Good luck.

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You are looking for a set "front screw in shroud and rear screw in buttstock?" Traditional or fish hook type stud/swivel?

I can ask if he has any available.

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Welcome to the forum.

Nice collection!

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Good morning Jim. I can't comment on powder choice from what you listed. In my 300 SAV. I have used BLC-2 and standard 150 grain InterLock. The reloading books should help guide you to what works. For bullets- I would suggest only using the 150's, I have no idea the length of the other weights you h...

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Here's the post about the red-dot mounts.

viewtopic.php?t=5620#p22017

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Nice! Got another one on the way. :D Sounds like a good one, look forward to hearing more. The timeline of your story is similar to how I got my first 2. I went to a local gunshow while I had my first Model 8 in route to my FFL I put hands on an autoloader for the first time at that show. A nice old...

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Welcome to the group!

What a cool gun! Is this your first Remington Autoloader?

Hope the local department comes up with the magazine for you. Looking forward to hearing and seeing more of this Special rifle.

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Mr. CAT, hope you have friends south of the border to help you out.

81POLICE- Thank you. Happy to be part of the group!

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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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