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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.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156847849212

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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If the Model 8 is a Chevy, the FN built 1900 is a Cadillac

an important area of inspection for sure! and an easy mistake to make (along with putting the magazine spring in backwards).

Thanks for posting this canuck

Yep, when the forums went down I had Dreamhost restore them. I'm still talking to them about a month's worth of missing posts.

I'm decent at writing articles, but I know nothing about website design, hosting, etc

Hey at least there's no ads haha

Please see the link below to find some of Jack's rifles, there are some very interesting ones to choose from such as... FBI model Engraved models (including a VERY rare 81D) Krieger magazine conversions FN 1900 #240 A beautiful 81 "B" grade and many others! https://www.wardscollectibles.co...

Certainly, the quality of wood fell into various "grades" but there was variance there. And on that particular day, for this "C" grade, the assembler very possibly grabbed a higher grade wood than normal. However, of all the few 81C's I've seen, they all have exceptionally nice w...

It's such a joy to see these fine rifles from Jack's collection dispersed out into other forum member's collections. What a beautiful quarter-bore C grade! A rare beauty! Congrats!

Jack your participation in collecting, researching, sharing photos, and most of all sharing your enthusiasm made much of this forum. You're a great friend too which is more valuable than any Remington. We hope to hear updates from time to time here about the selling of the collection and how you're ...

What a gorgeous "C" grade! To see one unmolested and unabused is a treat. What a top tier rifle in anyone's collection. Win!!

A piece of Remington history! A piece of artwork! Congratulations!!!

The flip rear sight is a sweet addition. Those are worth a penny or two themselves!

Keen observation Roger. I've never seen an FN with that pattern of checkering, especially on the wrist. The wood is of a bit higher quality than most FN's too.

Here is Hall5252's rifle. This is an authentic Model 81 "Special Police". The mystery is the magazine. It appears to be a very early Model 8 type (neither side has a side spring or provision for one). It would seem, this rifle may have originally been equipped with a detachable magazine an...

I just bought a model 81 police special but what's odd is it's a fixed mag not the 15 or 5 round clip it also does not have the police dept engraved I originally bought this gun not knowing it was a police special and was planning on using it to hunt with but if this is something significant I woul...

This serial number, 3064, is new to our worldwide FN 1900 database! This makes a worldwide total of 156 (so far) of these rifles recorded today.

Always cool to see one pop up.

Howdy! Welcome to the Great Model 8! Starting off with a Peerless? It's all downhill from there haha

if that rifle could talk!!!!

The 1906 guns are my favorite of all Model 8's. Good catch!

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