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ctgodog

Merry Christmas to all of you...may GOD bless you and your life...!!!

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ctgodog

Sorry to hear of this news about "Sighthound". I so enjoyed reading his comments and posts...I could tell that he knew a lot about firearms and their history! I will miss his input and knowledge....GOD BLESS...

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WOW!!! Great story and a beautiful rifle....Thanks for sharing!! Military top tang butt plate and checkering, round nob pistol grip, beautiful wood, and tang peep site...My Grandfather's 25 Rem (converted to 30 Rem) also has the same features, except for the checkering, and it has the straight stock...

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Hi everyone, Almost all the rifles and shotguns in my gun safe are Browning designs. I just recently found a Winchester Model 1892, in 25-20, at my local gun shop, that was mfg. in 1911, that is in really nice original condition. It was priced at $1200 (which I can't afford). So, after doing extensi...

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Jack, I am no expert on reloading, as I am just getting set up and going with my reloading bench and equipment. But I have done considerable research about the subject of reloading, and I found that the Lyman 49th Reloading Handbook addressed the majority of your questions. It will also explain how ...

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I'm 69...my first car was a 1951 Chev 2dr hardtop. Have one in my shop that I have been restoring and rebuilding for 17 years. I have a '93 tuned port fuel injected 350 V8 in it, with a 700R auto trans, and a Nova rear end, custom made Mustang II front end, and four link rear suspension. Paint and b...

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Mine just showed up also...I ordered mine back in February 2013. It was a great surprise Christmas present. I have about a dozen boxes of 30 Rem factory loads that I can now feel good about shooting and then will be able to reload them. I have all my reloading equipment ready and waiting...it will b...

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Just thought I would let everyone know this was there if you have not seen it......

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =386638179

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What a neat rifle Bob....one of a kind. You are right about a day in the woods with a vintage autoloader...I am using my Grandfather's 1911, Model 8, 30 Rem for deer this year, and my 1947 Model 81, 35 Rem for elk. Haven't found a buck yet, but I did jump six elk last Friday at about 6000' in the Ca...

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Sighthound, Headoftheholler,

The Model 11 that I referenced above, has the three birds on each side. I didn't even know that they were rare until one of the forum members pointed it out to me.

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Nice job on the Model 11...I did the same to my Model 11, 12 gauge, that had the full choke cut of to 23". After refinishing the shotgun, I sent the barrel to a guy in California, and he installed screw in chokes for me. I love the way it looks and shoots.

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Robo, Henwood's GR8 Pg 48 image 72 right. Steel semi military style. :D The fitted S curve one. P1010036-1.JPG I Really Like it, wish for more. Nice curves on a Lady, This is the same butt plate that is on my Grandfather's 1911 Model 8 25 Rem, that was rebarrelled for 30 Rem, but the rifle receiver...

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Funny that you should comment that way....Batman 6 was my call sign when I was flying helicopters in Vietnam.

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Just in case anyone is interested....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =341957627

Seems a little high priced though!

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I have conversed with the seller, and I think there are more to come.....they are a former member of the Rem Model 8 society....

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Interestingly, after posing these two questions this morning, I opened my new edition of "The Upland Almanac", and read the greeting from the publisher, John C. Gosselin... the following is a quote from that article. " "In a report from the Reuters News Service, "The re-elec...

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At what point does the price of factory manufactured ammo become to costly to shoot??? I know that question is relative to each individual's ability to pay, but, will the price of ammo become a future instrument of gun control? I am in the process of setting up a reloading bench for the ammo that is...

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Nice, really nice!!!!

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This has got to be the nicest used A5 I have ever seen.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =327989251

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I guess Robopump beat me with the post about this auction.....nevertheless .... I tried to help those in need!! Good luck!!

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There is some ammo up for bid on Gunbroker if anyone has an interest.... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327286039 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327286050 As Mitch would say..."I have no dog in the race, or hunt, or whatever he always points out!!! Some...

ctgodog

That's a nice looking rifle. It's nice to find one in that condition...congratulations!!!

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I was going to point that one out to the forum....thanks for taking care of it for me Mitch. Looks like a real nice original rifle.

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My Grandfather's 1911, Model 8, 25 Rem, (which he had converted to 30 Rem) has the same fluted stock as the picture. It also has the rare top tang military "S' curved metal butt plate. However, my 1907, Model 8, 30-30 Rem does not have the fluted stock. It is regular with a Packmayr white line ...

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That looks like a really nice Model 81

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I agree Cam....I have been shooting the BAR's for over 40 years....I do believe they are the modern version of the 8/81's!!! I would venture to say that 30-50 years from now, we will be collecting BAR's like we are the 8/81's now. I just hope I can still lift and shoot a gun at that age.....lol!!!! ...

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Two BAR's.... one 243, and one 7mm Mag.

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Sighthound, You are correct....I have an American Browning 16 gauge with the solid rib barrel, and it has the safety at the rear of the trigger guard. Mitch, No need to draw the blood,....I know I have the JMB fever. Roger, Even my Rem Model 11, 12 gauge has the solid rib barrel. I think I like that...

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Just wanted to share....I found a Belgium Browning A5 12 Gauge at my local gun shop a few months ago. It has a 28" solid rib full choke barrel, and is in pristine condition. I would rate it as about a 90% gun....great bluing and only a couple small scratches in the butt stock, and the bore is n...

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Is this rifle of interest to any of you hardcore collectors....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =299459501

Just happen to see this on gun "BROKER", and thought I would bring it to everyone's attention....just in case!!!

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Bid is up to $5000....which I was thinking was his reserve, but, the reserve has not been met! What do you guys think his reserve is??? He needs the $$$$ for taxes....$7000-8000????

This is very interesting......

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I thought this might be of interest to a few of you.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =296378286

It appears to be in pretty decent original condition.

Clint

PS: What is thing really worth????

ctgodog

Corey, You are correct with your observation of the butt plate....I just checked mine, and the top tang on the "S" curve IS much shorter. Thanks for pointing that out to me. I had not noticed that difference before. I learn something from you guys every time I visit the forum. It is still ...

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My boss would use it to eliminate me and my "jackitis affliction". That would be one to add to the collection however. I really like it a LOT!!! Bring on the visit to the cold and wet northwest. I have a friend from Missouri staying with us for the first half of July. After that, we would ...

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My guess is "maybe"...., but probably not! The blue on the receiver and the barrel is unusually strong, but, there is the normal edge wear on the sharp edges, and at the the carry position. A couple scratches on the receiver and the barrel, and the operating handle does not appear to be bl...

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My very favorite Vette model for sure. I always wanted a '62 Vette. It is the sweetest, sleekest design. The '67 roadster is my next favorite. I almost bought a '62 when I was 19 years old in Dallas, Texas, in 1964. I had to walk past it on the lot on my way to work for several months. I finally sav...

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Very nice looking rifle. I'm kind of jealous! I thought I really had something when I got my Model 81 35 Rem with the Krieger conversion. But this is even more rare.

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Am I missing something about this rifle? Are the 25 Rem's really rare or something? Receiver bluing is almost gone, and the wood is very scarred up.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =287267333

Can someone enlighten me?

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John Henwood states clearly in a letter I have from him, that he believes they are less commonly seen than the 25/35 units---roger I was examining the "30-30 REM" engraved on the barrel jacket of my 1907 Model 8 with a magnifying glass today, and I was astonished at how each numeral is ex...

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Welcome to the forum JohnP... Great story on inheriting your rifle from your sons Great Grandfather. That makes it very special. I have my Grandfathers Model 8, and it is stamped 25 Rem on the breach, but he had it bored out to shoot 30 Rem. He hunted with it most all his life, and there was no blui...

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Welcome N7kme....we were all new guys at one time to this hobby and forum. Or, as Mitch says, "affliction". The only cure for collecting these great rifles, is an empty bank account, or threats of being banished to the couch every night. Hope you enjoy your rifle and the forum. Ps: One of ...

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Welcome to the forum...

Very nice looking rifle! Hope you enjoy it, and the forum.

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I agree totally with Jack's comments about Corey's "value" response. Very nicely said. Thank you, Corey, for your comments and input on this forum. I, for one, am appreciative, and learn from each and every post. The same can be attributed to almost all members input....thank you to all th...

ctgodog

Very nice Olskool, That is outstanding.Great Job!

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I agree....that is a nice 35 Rem, and the checkering is beautiful, and unique. Nice.

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WOW!!! How did I miss this post?? I guess I was in Palm Springs about that time...very nice rifle Jack. Congratulations.

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Welcome to the forum Lil' Bill.....you can learn a lot from the guys on this forum. I can appreciate your interest in these old rifles. My collection is only limited by my budget. I always see some on the auction sites that I would love to own....but I have to pass on them for the lack of $$$$.$$. C...

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When I first got my Model 81, in 35 Rem, it was doing the same thing....when I took it apart and put it in cocked mode, I could see that the trigger and the hammer were not meshing up right. A little filing work on the back side of the hammer, allowed them to hook up properly, and no more slam fires...

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There are quite a few nice 8's, 81's, and 14's on Gunbroker auction right now if anyone is interested or looking for some nice specimens.

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Nicely done Bob!!!

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