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The standard magazine on a Model 8/81 sits flush with the trigger guard when it's inserted properly. This one appears to extended past that point so it's definitely not "standard". Can't tell if it's removable or not. The biggest problem with modified guns anywhere is that you don't know w...

I'll look into the plate more. The screw posts seem a little tall compared to my other early Model 8. Seriously doubt that I have the necessary tools to press one in. If after the other repairs are done, and I test fire it, then I may just either use a small dab of epoxy on it or a drop of super glu...

First part of the restoration attempt has begun. With about $12 in a homemade barrel nut tool, i.e. a 1" round die tool with a new center screw turned down on my drill press, the nut came right off. The bushing was very easy. I used an old galvanized garden stake that I flattened out. Now the j...

I did get in touch with Cam and he isn't sure that the trap door is an original feature. There is a corresponding hole in the stock, but it doesn't look like something a factory would have done. Anyway... My next project is to try and fix this mess. Even the 2 screws are mounted into some sort of pl...

Great news on the jacket. Once I get it I'll post some pics of the horror that was committed to this one. It'll take some imagination to repair it.

That butt plate has me intrigued. I'll let you know what I find out about it.

Hello, New member here with a couple of questions for my Pre-Model 8 in 35 Rem. Is the barrel jacket the same size on all of the Model 8s? The one on the recent purchase has been butchered. I'll try to fix it, but just in case I need to replace it. Second question is on the S curved military style b...