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

Nice rifle indeed!

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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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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!

John, your rifle is up there amongst the finest of all the 16 known "D" grades. What an absolute piece of Remington artwork you've got. It's a stunning rifle and an ode to the Remington craftsmanship of years past. In my opinion(whatever that's worth!), the 81D's, and yours particularly, a...

The early 8's are my favorite. A lot of guys shoot modern Hornady LeverEvolution ammo. I've always personally shot Remington or Federal soft point ammo in mine. I think at this point, most people shoot what they can get their hands on.

those last 2 are very uncommon! Nice collection!!!

Great photo! And...WELCOME!!!

Sold for $1,184.00

This rifle, although with a tapped receiver, has a lot going for it. Was certainly a wealthy man's rifle once upon a time. The combination of expensive sights, the factory checkering, the sling eyelets. As cool as an A grade gets!

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Yes, they are on my end too. No, I'm not a fan of them either.

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ranman wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:55 am That is one very rare rifled, a beauty ! Is this an early production rifle ?

Good question, thanks for bringing that up!

Later production gun, serial number 44XX

As some of you know the the FN 1900 "straight grip" is nearly a unicorn. FN manuals depict a straight grip version in both the parts breakdown and the rifle function illustration, but up until now there was only 1 recorded example; a late production gun originally owned by John Browning's ...

Love it! That's awesome fellas.

I wish we were all more central and could arrange another 8/81 Meet and Greet.

A pile of beautiful butts! (buttplates & buttstocks that is)

I was bummed to miss the show, the guns being one things but seeing friends like y'all was the real bummer part. Sounds like it was a good time none-the-less!

Welcome CaptMandrake! Lots of knowledgeable folk in here!

I have the photos in folders on my hard drive. I have all the serial numbers in an Excel file. In total, the whole thing is about 1 GB. 150+ rifles w/ photos of nearly all of them.

So glad to have you...welcome!

Fellas, I'd love some feedback on this idea... I've kept a database of FN 1900 rifles for over 10 years. This includes (in most cases) photos of the rifle, serial number, and county of location. I'd love any suggestions on how to make that available to view here. I'm wondering if revisiting the Gall...

You did such a great job cleaning up that gun! I don't think it's just better lighting either, you can see the engraving much better and the wood looks great.

I love that you have historical provenance with the rifle which is a rare treat to go with a rare gun!

I love seeing Police guns of any flavor! In the database, we've got 3 of the KY HIGHWAY PATROL guns on record. This is one of the 3. I don't know why, but they're all in what I'd call "fence post" condition, i.e. very rough. Still a cool and authentic rare "Special Police". This ...

I don't know much about the digital world to be honest, but I'd imagine we are not directly targeted like as in a human being somewhere is directing this situation. I think it's all computer generated.

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