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- Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:32 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Wtb-Model 81 forend screw
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7537
Re: Wtb-Model 81 forend screw
Found one but thanks for the offer.....Pack
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:06 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Watson peep sight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6367
Re: Watson peep sight
Watson was a Canadian sight company not too much known about them. They do show up time to time have seen 99 savage sights by them never a model 8 one nice find.
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 81 barrel assembly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8253
Re: Model 81 barrel assembly
Arrived today in excellent shape now i just need a forend screw.....
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:41 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Wtb-Model 81 forend screw
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7537
Wtb-Model 81 forend screw
Looking for a reasonable priced model 81 forend screw thanks email is best. remington81@sbcglobal.net
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 81 barrel assembly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8253
Re: Model 81 barrel assembly
Yes there does.... 

- Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:19 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 81 barrel assembly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8253
Model 81 barrel assembly
Not sure how i managed to snag a complete model 81 barrel assembly for $125 on ebay but i did .....i am happy camper !
- Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
- Replies: 31
- Views: 30000
Re: Tulsa Trip--Jackitis Bad
Thats a heck of alot of stuff Jack.....please post more pics of the mannlicher stocked one thanks.
- Fri Aug 12, 2016 2:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington 11-P
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5476
Re: Remington 11-P
I will to, and like Cam said rare rare rare....i have never seen one for sale ever. But I will keep a eye out never know what still might be hiddin away.
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:20 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: LOVE STORIES: Your first model 8 (or 81)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17264
Re: LOVE STORIES: Your first model 8 (or 81)
Ok, I guess since I started all this mess to begin with I should share my first story.My first encounter with these great rifles was in 1980 something. My dads cousin my second cousin J.B. Brimhall was a well traveled hunter that had hunted the long missed elk migrations out west and at the time th...
- Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great Model 8 Meet-Greet-Shootout VIDEO ***
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9738
Re: Great Model 8 Meet-Greet-Shootout VIDEO ***
Looks like y'all had a blast!
- Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: New Facebook page!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3827
New Facebook page!
For all the face book users out there I created a new page just for y'all
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatmodel8/
enjoy!~Pack~
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatmodel8/
enjoy!~Pack~
- Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17469
Re: Great 8 Countdown & * Giveaway!
Sure wish I could have made it....but life always gets in the way. Hope everyone has a great time and y'all take lots of pictures.
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:50 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: want to buy old hunting photos
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3729
want to buy old hunting photos
I am working on a new book, and I am looking for old hunting photos that feature classic hunting rifles.. i.e. Remington Model 8/81's , 99 savages ect. Looking for originals but will buy copies at reasonable rates. These will not be mass produced and posted on ebay they will be exclusively in my boo...
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:08 pm
- Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
- Topic: working on new book
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8982
working on new book
Packmule here just wanting to let everyone know I have been working on pictorial history of classic hunting rifles in the field.I am buying and gathering old hunting pictures and modern pictures with classical hunting rifles. If you have any for sale or wish to contribute with a mention in the book ...
- Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:11 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Still a few books left....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4912
Re: Still a few books left....
PM SENT.
- Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:06 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: model 8 and me
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15252
Re: model 8 and me
I resemble that remark! Old pic of me with a circa 1932 ,,in 32Rem


- Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:46 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: LA Conuty Sheriffs POLICE 81 ON GB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5669
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 1:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Looks at whats up fo auction.....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3587
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 2:21 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Ft.Worth gun show
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3222
Ft.Worth gun show
Well if you live in DFW there are quite a few Model 8's at the Ft. Worth , Texas gun show as of 2:45 pm on Sat. And a couple odd ones to boot........ There was a Model 8 in decent shape chambered in .308 and marked so, there was a odd semi custom model 8 with nice (Non) factory checkered forend and...
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:33 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: model 81 on Yukon men on Discovery channel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3784
Re: model 81 on Yukon men on Discovery channel
[img] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y161/HOGCHASER/12516564_1057632477642305_1823366967_n_zpsmcb4c0su.jpg[/img] [/img] [img] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y161/HOGCHASER/12910889_1057632387642314_1753461709_n_zpspgcat72t.jpg[/img] [/img] [img] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y1...
- Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: model 81 on Yukon men on Discovery channel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3784
model 81 on Yukon men on Discovery channel
Awesome to see Joey Zuray hunting moose on a modern show with a model 81 check it out!
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 4:54 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 547644
Re: WHERE ARE YOU?
Packmule here just saying Howdy! Hope all is well in Remington model 8/81 land. I don't have time to post much, but I do read the post from time to time. Never thought that this website I started in 2009 would be around this long. Thanks to Cam and the rest of y'all for keeping it alive and doing w...
- Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:06 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: box of 32 remington on GB
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4479
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:04 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Model 8D Peerless 25Rem - FOR SALE
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7709
Re: Model 8D Peerless 25Rem - FOR SALE
relisted , the high bidder was $100 shy of reserve
- Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:59 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great Model 8 MEET & GREET!!!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31415
Re: Great Model 8 MEET & GREET!!!
I am thinking of going would be nice to see some of the members ,hope to see y'all there
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 9:20 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: box of 32 rem for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2492
box of 32 rem for sale
I have one box of 32 rem loaded by Bob Shell of AZ, its loaded on virgin factory vintage factory brass asking $45 plus $15 for shipping in lower 48 you can email me if interested remington81@sbcglobal.net
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:49 am
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Model 8/81 Contemporary: The Sempert -Kreighoff Autoloader
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5078
Re: Model 8/81 Contemporary: The Sempert -Kreighoff Autoload
Thanks Cam for taking and posting the great pictures, and I remembered the German name for it
it was called the "Krieghoff Selbstlader"
Cheers~RJ
it was called the "Krieghoff Selbstlader"
Cheers~RJ
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8077
Re: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
Have researched these since acquiring , and it seems to be that there are about 10 of these that have survived that's about it ten! That's world wide , and just a heads up this will be for sale soon, if anyone is looking for one just p.m. me thanks RJ
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8077
Re: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
yes they are very helpful and I am a member , talked with guy over there today he is going to put the word out that there is one floatin' around
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8077
Re: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
yes claw mounts, Hensoldt/Wetzlar scope , and may not have it long but will try and get a video before it finds a new home
p.s. looking for one of those exuberant Kreighoff collectors........

- Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:43 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8077
Re: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
yes its mine 

- Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: a EXTREMELY rare rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8077
a EXTREMELY rare rifle
so for all you Vintage semiautomatic peeps out there here is one of the Rarest vintage Semi-autos out there, a 1930 Sempert -Kreighoff Semiautomatic Rifle 8X60 , only a estimated 50-75 rifles ever produced in the 10 years they were made. Two variants this is the first the second had the operating ha...
- Mon May 05, 2014 8:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: My almost new 1950 Savage 99 EG
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4132
My almost new 1950 Savage 99 EG
Picked this up off GB a month ago figured I share.....the ad only said 99 savage 300 savage, had only one picture so from that and a phone call, I bought it and was very surprised what showed up........ a almost flat new 1950 model 99 Savage EG, 95% plus would say more but close enough. I am not sur...
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:18 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: on GB last of my collectibale Model 8 related ammo and boxes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2908
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:14 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Anyone hunt deer with the .25 Remington?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17170
Re: Anyone hunt deer with the .25 Remington?
I have! I have shot two Texas Whitetails with a 1920's .25 Rem and It worked great but like any caliber shot placement is key......Happy shootin'
- Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: on GB-Remington M 8 Verschneider Conversion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2808
on GB-Remington M 8 Verschneider Conversion
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =403427761
Very interested to see what it sells for
Very interested to see what it sells for
- Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:50 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 & 81's in movies?!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5750
Re: Model 8 & 81's in movies?!?
the move "the last of the Hard Men " with Charles Heston has one one the Rack in his house, 'the Philadelphia story ', There is more will have to check my list I spot them all the time watching old movies and freak out my wife can't stand it lol
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:07 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Winchester marked Model 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12279
Re: Winchester marked Model 8
no problem Jack, it sold in 2012 for $1500 plus auction fees , and yes Mr. Browning got a little frustrated with Winchester, that had the rights to most of his guns including the Model 8 but never wanted to produce it. So I was told by someone also lol
- Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Winchester marked Model 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12279
Winchester marked Model 8
This was in a auction a few years ago not sure if anyone posted it, but what a cool Model 8 story from auction: Originally produced by Remington, this rifle was acquired by Winchester Repeating Arms and used in their test lab. Blade front and adjustable semi-buckhorn sights, with the standard 2-line...
- Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: new FB page
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4365
new FB page
made a new page for Classic Hunting rifles, Remington model 8's & 81's are included
www.facebook.com/classichuntingrifles
www.facebook.com/classichuntingrifles
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:52 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: Stith on ebay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2324
Stith on ebay
posted on ebay if anyone has a 5-holer in need of a mount
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171236220100?ss ... 1555.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171236220100?ss ... 1555.l2649
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:22 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: My first FN
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13374
Re: My first FN
Yes it was
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:58 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: My first FN
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13374
My first FN
Just made a deal for my first ever FN 1900,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SO EXCITED!!!


- Thu Aug 01, 2013 2:34 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: listed a 81 on GB
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2437
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: a must for any remington pistol collector
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3351
a must for any remington pistol collector
found this today ,#2 Remington 51, very cool and there is only one number 2
http://www.gunsinternational.com/SERIAL ... =100360492
http://www.gunsinternational.com/SERIAL ... =100360492
- Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: WTS -Model 81-300 savage
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2956
WTS -Model 81-300 savage
posting here since the for sale section won't work with search hope that's alright if not feel free to move. I bought a very nice Model 81 a few months ago and selling now to fund some other guns. This a very nice 81 I say 85% or better leaning on the better, will make a fine addition to your collec...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6633
Re: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
my little carbine is a 1907 circa MDL 8 , 35 rem will have to take the stith off that hunt but it would work. You can take two lions now in NM with one lic. So maybe one with a model 8 and one with the Lee speed would be the order of the day ........
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6633
Teddy Roosevelt Style Lion hunting
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y161/HOGCHASER/83a252ac-1f1f-49e7-a6e6-6e963cc56c14_zpscc6aed50.jpg So I just sent off my down payment for my dream hunt, a Hound Lion hunt in NM for next Feb. I have been wanting to go and do that since I quit guiding so long ago. I went on plenty lion hunts in my ...
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My first Model 8
- Replies: 30
- Views: 24997
Re: My first Model 8
welcome to the maddness
- Tue May 28, 2013 7:16 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Home made steam boats
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5769
Re: Home made steam boats
Very cool stuff right there keep it up!