Reminton Mod 81 and Mod 8
I have one each of these rifles and I am tryinh to figure out if they are of any value, the are .300 cal and appear to have somewhat of a bull barrle and a magazine that is not removable, almost like you load it from where the shell ejects?? If anyone has any knowlage on these guns please share it with me.
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Quik articl that might help gteat rifle in IMHO
Remington Model 81
In 1936, Remington introduced the Model 81, basically the Remington Model 8 with a few minor cosmetic differences such as a heavier pistol-grip stock and more robust fore-end. As well, the gun was initially offered in a different range of calibers: .30, .32, (dropped after World War II) and .35 Remington.
In 1940, .300 Savage was added to the lineup to make the 81 more competitive and give it "close to .30-06" performance. Named the Woodsmaster (a moniker that would also be given to Remington's follow-on Model 740 and 740A autoloaders), like the Model 8 the 81 came in different grades: the 81A Standard with a plain stock and fore-end; 81B Special with checkered select wood; 81D Peerless sporting a bit of scroll engraving and fancier checkering; 81E Expert with more engraving yet and better checkering; and the top-of-the-line 81F Premier, introduced in 1945, with two panels of engraving and even fancier checkering and wood. Prices ranged from $89 for the Standard to $370 for the Premier. As well there was a No. 14 1/2 R Carbine with a shortened 18 1/2- inch barrel.
Model 81s were made until 1942 when Remington's efforts were turned toward wartime production. Manufacture of the rifle was resumed again in 1945, and it continued to be cataloged for another five years. Eventually, more than 55,000 were turned out
The bull barrel look is a sleeve that is over the barrel it is recoiled operated and it does get loaded from the top0 -
http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/
This site seems to have a lot of information. I can't say enough good about those guns. Have fun with them,
Dennis53
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_5_48/ai_84145944/0
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