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by wmson6953
Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 8087

Re: Model 8 Advice

Thanks Phyrbird. I can't imagine it provides a lot of cushion!
by wmson6953
Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 8087

Re: Model 8 Advice

Thank you Hibby83. I'll take some pictures, and send them for you to inspect. I believe that both my Grandfather, and Dad, used to hunt deer and elk with the rifle. It's definitely not a museum piece, but I hope to look as good when I'm 110 years old! A pretty remarkable firearm for the day!
by wmson6953
Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 8087

Model 8 Advice

I'm new to the forum, but have enjoyed learning the history of the Great Model 8! I wish that I had asked my father about the history of this rifle, that has been in my family for over 100 years. It's been sitting in a gun cabinet untouched, since the 1950's, and it's time to find a home that can ap...