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PMangenot, Your rifle brings the worldwide total (for our database) to 163 FN1900's. Congratulations on a very rare rifle whose numbers are dwindling. Many are in gun-unfriendly countries. Yours is 7th FN in our database located in France. The closest known number to yours is 4577 located in Canada

Pascal, welcome!

Merry Christmas friends!!!! Heres a few more pictures from a few years back!...

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What's crazy is it's got a cut-down POE magazine.

Undoubtedly the guy who started cutting on that magazine had no idea he was cutting apart something that would be worth thousands of dollars some day

That is awesome!! Great photo too

Man on man, I love this! The most beautiful of all 8's! Great photos and what a great shooter too.

I'm excited for you buddy!

Full buckhorn...my favorite!

If that rifle could talk!!!

300 Savage...what a beast! Love it!

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If you're looking for the creme de la creme of 8/81 collecting, look no further than the Fabrique Nationale built Modele 1900 (aka FN 1900). These were the Cadillac's of the John Browning long-recoil patent. This is the actual gun I used to help write the FN 1900 article (https://thegreatmodel8.net/...

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C-grades are jawdroppers to me...yours is a beauty!

I checked some of my files and found a few flat-knob C grades as examples from collections and the web. I've never done a deep dive into this configuration but it's not common. As you can see some have cheeks and other don't.

Hi Chas, thanks for the photos. To confirm, this is NOT a Layman detachable magazine. If you want to read up on the original(s) please refer to the thread below... https://thegreatmodel8.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1857&sid=d92c57e386d46fd237f2d06d95e4c063 Your conversion, however, isn't a one-of...

treasure trove!!

Another incredible portion of the Ahlberg collection is up for sale with Ward's auctions. Here is your chance to get some really rare 8/81/FN's. A few highlights from lots 4180-4205... ** ULTRA Rare - Model 8, U.S. Army "Trials Rifle".25 Rem Cal, MFG. 1920, SN: 45616. One of only 25 Trials...

Without a doubt, one of the coolest posts I've seen on the forums in a long time! Talk about eye candy over here! :shock: :mrgreen: :o :D I'm drooling! What a rare moment to have those 3 grades of ultra rare 81's altogether. Like a family reunion, haha. As y'all set them beside one another, I'm curi...

Excellent observations fellas. This detachable magazine configuration is not a one-off, but it is rare. I don't know did them, I've always just called them the "6-Round magazine conversion". There are 3 rifles (all Model 81's) that I know of and are constructed basically the same. 81 #2997...

Hibby's on POINT! He is correct, M.L. Stith mount. Keep an eye out on ebay or gunbroker, they do show up occassionally. You could also make a post on the forums to see if any members have one for sale. They are amongst the best scope mount setups for the 8/81 platform IMO

Hello BWJohnson65

Regarding the Model 81 engraved guns this is what we have documented (so far)...

Model 81 D - 16 known

Model 81 E - 3 known

Model 81 F - 3 known

welcome to the forums! There are some SUPER knowledgeable folks in here!

Stunning!!!!!

that's a BEAUTIFUL and BONIFIDE #3 "C" grade! Congrats!

The condition of the wood is outstanding. The high prominent "cheeks", the sharp checkering. That's worth a penny!

That sir looks AWESOME!!!

HERSTAL84france, I hope this FN 1900 could find a home in the USA where it would be (hopefully) safe from legislation!

Jaw dropping! The unicorn of unicorns. Rare of rare.

And Bob Pajtas ( S and S Huntclub ) is a 8/81 wizard. Unbelievable change from its previous condition.

the finest tool fit for such a fine rifle! Hey there's a new tag-line TJ !!

The 1300 range would certainly put it in the 1st year of manufacture, 1906. Congrats! I've always believed that the very earliest production guns are the most beautiful. Looks like yours had had either the original buttstock alrogether or the buttplate itself replaced with a later production one. Th...

Creme de la creme of 8/81 collecting! The Cadillac version of JMB's long recoil rifle. LOVE IT!!!!! Congrats.

That's awesome! I love seeing new manufacture options to keep these springpoles springin'

I'm fascinated by all things long-recoil, and I had never heard of this prototype rifle until Ian with Forgotten Weapons did a review on it. Stamm-Saurer Model 1913 When he starts to disassemble the rifle any Model 8 lover will begin to appreciate the comparative simplicity of the John Browning desi...

Some more very desireable Model 8, 81, and FN 1900's are for sale via Ward's Auctions. Among the lot are... * TWO F.N. 1900's; serial numbers 418 and 4165 (opposite ends of the production spectrum) * Model 8 "D" grade * Model 8 "C' grade * Model 81 "B" grade * Model 81 F.B.I...

This is a thread I posted in 2019 and I wanted to reintroduce it because I think it's fascinating!... Many have wondered "what was the very last Model 8 produced"? Although we may never know, this gun is a strong possibility. This rifle was a presentation gun given to retiring Remington sa...

I agree with all the observations...definitely a double/over stamp. AZZ3 is the proper code there.

Nice rifle indeed!

The below tool is the finest 8/81 tool currently in production...
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Welcome Mgderf!

I concur with everything Hibby said about the repair code.

Regarding the photos, yes historically we have had a limit on the size of photo posted. I went ahead and changed that, however, to a larger allowable file size. Hopefully that helps other folks in the future!

Glad y'all liked it

Keep your springpoles springin'!!

that's quite the setup!!!

what an absolute BEAUTY! The condition is remarkable for the age. I've said it many times, the very BEST looking of all Model 8 & 81's are the earliest production 1906-1907 guns. Yours is a gorgeous example! Worth a few pennies there!

Shipping today!

I'm cleaning out the closet.

Various Model 8 & 81 parts.

A few really sweet NOS (new, old stock) parts in there too!

Good for project rifles.

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Sad indeed, but good things for Jack.

I'd say if you someone sees a rifle in this collection that interests them, it is worth inquiring with Jack as he may still have it, and it may be for sale.

Love it! Great photos!

I've looked at Model 30 Express rifles for years. I think they look so cool. I'd love one in 35 Remington.

Your setup is slick looking. Thanks for sharing this with us!

For many years my father owned a "Special Police" 81 formerly with the Nashville, TN Police Dept. This department didn't buy many of these, in fact we only have 3 known in the database. One day I'm contacted by a guy named Jimmy, and he tells me that his uncle served with the MNDP and he a...

About as sweet a hunting setup as there is!

Over the many years of collecting, shooting, and servicing Model 8 & 81's, I've amassed a decent assortment of barrel disassembly tools. Some of them homemade, some of them limited runs, some of them high quality factory reproductions, but this weekend I found the ultimate tool that's now my &qu...

Rode hard and put up wet! What a life that rifle has had

Sad to see

Some of the prices are still crazy low on these Model 8, 81, and FN 1900. This is a good chance to snag some hard to find configurations!

Good write up and additional info! Love the photo!

I don't recall the location of Model 81 #6165. There are other known "DPS" rifles all early 81's...

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