Pistol Grip Cap Size/Dimensions for 8/81D+ Grades

[fatcatbestcat]

Hello again,

I'm here with a someone obscure and asinine question; does anyone happen to have the dimensions of the Remington-branded pistol grip caps as used on Peerless and higher grade Model 8/81s?

I am planning to "up-trim" my 1949 Model 81 to an 81C or 81D as a summer project. I'm not going to engrave it or change any markings or anything in order to make a fake, but there are so few higher grade 81s out there (and likely next to none up here in Canada) and I like fancy wood, so why not?

[Hibby83]

Mr. Cat

Here's my 1946 date, 20 gauge SKEET grade Remington Sportsman "Model 11."

I'll get measurements this eve and post up.

There are good looking reproductions out there. I'm not sure if this fits the bill of what you're lookin for.

[Hibby83]

Here's the measurements.

I didn't mention in the prior post, your stock set looks beautiful. Looking forward to see the progression.!.!.

[fatcatbestcat]

Here's the measurements.

I didn't mention in the prior post, your stock set looks beautiful. Looking forward to see the progression.!.!.

Thanks for the replies, Hibby!

Those definitely help. I'm just shopping for steel grip caps and trying to approximate what Remington would have used. I'm on the fence about keeping the original stock lines and making my '81 into an 81C or 81B (although I suppose either would be a bit anachronistic - since Remington never used Turkish walnut on either grades...). I was thinking of the 81Ds in regards to grip caps, but I have come across a few pictures of the Fancy grade rifles with them, which makes sense. It looks like they keep that line down the inside of the grip the same but thin out the wrist a little more to fit the grip cap.

I'll post some pictures when the project is further along... hopefully no-one objects to me putting a "build thread" in the picture sharing subforum

[Hibby83]

Sounds good, you're welcome!

Going for a smooth or special type metal grip cap?

I've got to see 54Bullseye's 81 high grades, they all had the same type of grip cap I posted. Dimension may* have been slightly different, cant confirm.

Please post 'em up in time.
I'm certain you won't encounter any objections.

[fatcatbestcat]

Sounds good, you're welcome!

Going for a smooth or special type metal grip cap?

I've got to see 54Bullseye's 81 high grades, they all had the same type of grip cap I posted. Dimension may* have been slightly different, cant confirm.

Well, ideally I would definitely rather have the original-style plastic 'fleur de lis' grip cap but I'm having trouble finding anyone who is willing to ship one to Canada. Seems eBay has everything gun-related blanketed under ITAR so nobody wants to ship. A shame, I was looking to get a Lyman #6 folding rear sight for my rifle and nobody up here seems to have any.

That seems to also be true for any steel grip caps - I had thought of doing one of those smooth 'skeleton' style caps and checkering the display portion, but I guess not.

[81police]

Hibby that was super helpful btw..just saying! So glad you're on the forums!