FINALLY found this site. I have a 81 that was made in 1947 in 35Rem. Shoots great, I added the correct rear tang and have had this one for a some years now. Finish is not perfect but ok for a field rifle. Yes, I have carried it in the woods, will and hopefully will bag something with it. I have cleaned the internals of the barrel shroud and now that I have watched the video, will tackle the rest soon. I like the site so, there is another gun show this weekend, who knows an 8? I remember seeing my great grandfathers model 8 back in the early sixties when I was a small child. It struck me that I would find one and have one. Well I did. I reload, so finding another one or two wouldn't be an issue if I can get (or make) brass for anything other than the 35Rem. So I'll just have to keep my eyes open for another one. The biggest problem with a SAFE IS YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A BIGGER ONE, LOL. Thanks for the great site.
Tom
model 81
Re: model 81
Way to go Tom! The only qualm I have with your story is that you didn't post any pictures of your new beauty!! 
Cam Woodall
Site Owner / Administrator
Site Owner / Administrator
Re: model 81
I need to get baby outta the safe and will try my lack of techno skills to do that 
working the gun show this weekend and on the prowl again...
working the gun show this weekend and on the prowl again...
GRNC Board Member, Life NRA and Eagle Scout
I prefer dangerous LIBERTY over peaceful slavery...Thomas Jefferson
I prefer dangerous LIBERTY over peaceful slavery...Thomas Jefferson
