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14 41 Standard Arms
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3 5 swapping and selling
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10 22 Tirmax 32 acp
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Discuss Vintage Semi-Auto Sporters

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No New Posts Remington Model 8 - 1 Viewing

John Browning's ground-breaking long recoil "Autoloading" rifle.

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100 435 Remington Model 8
by my1900fn
Apr 27, 2023 14:03:33 GMT -5
No New Posts Remington Model 81

The mild 1936 redesign of the famous Remington Autoloading Rifle.

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75 384 FBI Remington model 81
by calfed
Nov 1, 2020 15:15:42 GMT -5
No New Posts Winchester Model 1905 - 1 Viewing

Winchester beat Remington to the punch by one year with this T. C. Johnson designed "delayed blowback" rifle.

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35 170 Lebman inspired 1905
by tornado
Jun 27, 2023 8:37:55 GMT -5
No New Posts Winchester Model 1907

T. C. Johnson's second attempt at creating a worthy competitor to the Remington Model 8. The .351 WSL cartridge was closer in power to the Remington line of ammo, but there was still work to do.

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138 641 07 Buffer
by battis
Dec 18, 2023 7:40:52 GMT -5
No New Posts Winchester Model 1910

The Model 05 and 07 rifles scaled up to their practical limits. Finally a formidable combination of rifle and cartridge. The third times a charm.

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83 432 .401 reloading powder
by snuker
Oct 22, 2023 8:53:08 GMT -5
No New Posts Standard Arms

The first American gas operated semi-automatic sporting rifle. Reputedly over sensitive to cold, dirt and the quality of ammunition being used, the Standard Arms Co. lasted only a short period of time.

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41 240 Model m slide
by uhjohnson
Nov 13, 2022 8:39:35 GMT -5
No New Posts European Semi-Auto Sporters

For the discussion of those rare European rifles, The FN Model 1900; the Roth Krnka 1899; the Clement Neumann; Dreyse; Tirmax; etc.

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50 232 FN 1900 stripper-clip
by my1900fn
Apr 27, 2023 14:13:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Pistol Carbines

Precursors of full sized sporting rifles, these pistol carbines were popular from the late 1890s up until rather recently. Today they are high dollar items. e.g. Luger, Mauser, Bergmann, Star, etc.

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8 18 Fiala Model 1920
by alcarroll
Jan 14, 2023 13:55:06 GMT -5
No New Posts Others

Discussion of other Vintage Semi-Auto Sporters, not specifically provided for in other boards. e.g. Globco Mohawk 555, Johnson 1941, etc.

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30 90 Globco Mohawk .303 SVT-40 video
by Hardrada55
Apr 17, 2022 7:14:01 GMT -5
No New Posts Photo Album

Pictures of all your favorite vintage autoloading rifles.

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16 67 some WSL pics
by 351winchester
Aug 20, 2019 22:40:51 GMT -5

Discuss Other Guns We Like

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No New Posts Remington Model 14

I like them, but don't own one...yet.

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37 158 new to me Remington 14 in .32 Rem
by rem81snotty
Mar 29, 2021 20:53:05 GMT -5
No New Posts Stevens No. 200

One of the first 20 gauge pump action shotguns. The pre-WWI product of champion trap shooter Charles "Sparrow" Young and Stevens Arms.

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15 28 Takedown video
by Hardrada55
May 5, 2019 17:34:10 GMT -5
No New Posts Other Rifles - 1 Viewing

Other rifles we like.

45 189 Optics/sights question
by tky
Jan 11, 2024 15:49:46 GMT -5
No New Posts Other Shotguns

Other shotguns we like.

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17 43 pawn shop rescue
by Hardrada55
Apr 5, 2023 9:55:39 GMT -5
No New Posts Other Pistols

Other pistols we like.

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16 43 Plus Ultra with Japanese style holster
by Hardrada55
Jan 20, 2022 0:56:19 GMT -5

Accessories

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No New Posts Clips and Magazines - 1 Viewing

Clips and Magazines for our favorite Remington Autoloaders and Winchester Self-Loaders. And anything else her that uses such a thing.

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12 28 Winchester 1907 Magazine - Original vs. Reproduction
by 351winchester
Jul 20, 2022 21:34:46 GMT -5
No New Posts Iron Sights

Receiver sights, tang mounted peeps and front sights.

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17 44 Marbles tang on Win. M1910
by cemorse
Dec 14, 2020 9:33:59 GMT -5
No New Posts Scopes

Ol' scopes for our cool ol' rifles.

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4 6 M81 w/ Saturn Boone scope
by Hardrada55
Mar 5, 2016 9:45:24 GMT -5
No New Posts Scope Mounts

Got to have a way to mount that cool ol' scope on your cool ol' rifles.

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2 3 Remington 8 scopemounts?
by brian35
Jul 14, 2010 10:22:41 GMT -5
No New Posts Leather

Slings, cartridge pouches, gun cases.

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1 11 Correct sling ?
by gigi101
Sept 4, 2011 13:02:20 GMT -5

Ammunition

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No New Posts Shooting Ammunition

Sources of Ammo in all our favorite calibers, .25, .30, .32 Remington and .32, .35, 351 and .401 WSL.

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11 47 Winchester Self Loading Ammo and Brass Sources
by capnmike
Mar 11, 2020 6:34:09 GMT -5
No New Posts Collecting Ammunition

Collecting original rare individual rounds of ammunition and boxes of ammunition.

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17 33 Pointed bullets .25, .30 and .35 Remington
by 351winchester
Oct 16, 2021 9:35:29 GMT -5
No New Posts Handloading Ammunition - 1 Viewing

If you want to economically shoot many of these rifles today, you are going to have to handload the cartridges.

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37 131 .351 Loading Problem
by pa4476
Sept 4, 2023 13:42:23 GMT -5

Ephemera

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8 15 Peace Officers Equipment Catalog
by jl7422
Nov 4, 2013 13:39:44 GMT -5
No New Posts Art

Posters and Artwork

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2 4 bullet posters with model 8
by whitetail trail
Feb 17, 2009 22:38:41 GMT -5
No New Posts Reference

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19 55 John Henwood book “ The ForgottenWinchesters”
by Hardrada55
Mar 11, 2019 9:48:18 GMT -5

Personalities

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No New Posts John Browning

The most prominent firearms designer of the twentieth century.

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4 11 Utah's state gun
by mooshoo
Apr 3, 2023 12:06:29 GMT -5
No New Posts Other Gun Designers

Johnson, Bennett, Pedersen, Krnka.

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12 12 Meet Evelyn Owen:
by avtomat1916
Jul 19, 2009 0:34:37 GMT -5
No New Posts Bonnie & Clyde

Victims of at least two Remington Model 8s in the 1934 ambush in Louisiana by Frank Hamer and other lawmen.

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8 41 Article on the guns of Frank Hamer
by wiley
Jan 15, 2018 20:29:23 GMT -5
No New Posts Other outlaws and lawmen

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7 22 Dayton PD 1931
by blackbahart
Apr 2, 2018 11:40:24 GMT -5
No New Posts Hunters

Famous and not so famous hunters who utilized vintage semi-auto sporting rifles.

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11 33 Tiger ? hunters
by Hardrada55
Sept 30, 2018 9:52:31 GMT -5

Gunsmithing

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General gunsmithing information concerning vintage semi-auto sporting rifles.

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12 49 WSL Bolt Recoil Springs
by Hardrada55
Feb 15, 2020 10:53:23 GMT -5
No New Posts Gunsmiths

Who is your gunsmith? What is his specialty? Do you know anyone who could fix....

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1 2 Erich Hutchins
by walues
Mar 22, 2011 20:45:42 GMT -5
No New Posts Disassembly

Information about disassembling and more importantly reassembling that rare and unique piece of steel.

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7 16 Reassemble 07 Winchester.
by ivan
Jul 25, 2021 22:00:58 GMT -5
No New Posts Repairs and parts - 1 Viewing

How to fix it and where to find parts to fix it with.

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8 16 Model 8 / 81 firing pins and springs
by geo1231
Oct 18, 2013 10:22:18 GMT -5
No New Posts Maintenance and Care

How best to take care of your collectible gun and what to use on it.

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2 3 Soaking a barrel.
by wsl49er
Aug 28, 2010 20:52:41 GMT -5
No New Posts Restoration

You have an otherwise rare and/or valuable variation of our favorite firearm, but time and the elements have taken their toll. Do you leave it "as is" or is it time to consider "making it new again"?

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3 15 To Restore or Not to Restore
by kwasiemoto
Mar 31, 2011 11:49:16 GMT -5

Bragging

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Brag to us about the engraved high grade rifle you picked up at the garage sale down the street for $12.40.

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16 76 Fiala Model 1920
by Hardrada55
Jun 28, 2021 10:05:25 GMT -5
No New Posts Hunting with vintage semi-autos

Stories and especially pictures documenting your experiences in the field.

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11 38 Model 8 and 81 Hunting Harvests
by olskool
Jul 29, 2016 17:46:25 GMT -5
No New Posts Anecdotes, Stories, Legends and Lies

My ol' grandpappy tol' me 'bout a time when.....

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3 7 Grandpa's Lesson
by Hardrada55
Oct 14, 2014 7:54:33 GMT -5

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9 15 Whose going to Tulsa?
by Hardrada55
Oct 16, 2015 15:44:55 GMT -5
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Oct 24, 2016 1:52:18 GMT -5

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chrisb: So, I made a tool myself. Apr 6, 2017 8:10:36 GMT -5
buckeyeofmaine: I have 4 boxes of 401 Winchester Factory ammunition 200 grain with three original Clips looking for a home. I can be reached at 207 659 6348 or BuckeyeofMaine@aol.com aol.com Jun 12, 2017 16:13:27 GMT -5
starczech: If anyone has a spare or unneeded/extra 35 WSL magazine and is willing to consider selling it...I'd sure like to hear from you. Maybe we could work something out for a price or barter. Think about it. Thanks. Nov 16, 2017 20:20:36 GMT -5
aaarms: Hi new here,i have one of these in about the same condition but I know nothing about them,like worth mainly I want to sell it but don't no what to ask for it.thanks. May 8, 2019 20:52:59 GMT -5
capnmike: any one got any 401wsl mags would really like a 10 round Mar 10, 2020 19:24:00 GMT -5
eddy64: I would like to find a spare mag for the 401wsl. Would have to ship to Quebec Canada Apr 10, 2020 7:28:34 GMT -5
tly410: In search of a buffer pocket and washer for a Winchester 1910. Anyone know of a source where I can find them? Aug 13, 2020 17:30:13 GMT -5
mountain: i need some 30 remington ammo Oct 15, 2020 22:28:03 GMT -5
kirkm: Hello I'm looking for a 401WSL magazine does anyone here have one for sale or know where I can find one. I've been watching eBay for awhile and have had no luck. Jan 28, 2021 23:52:54 GMT -5
remy: Anyone know where to get Model 8 forearm. Mar 2, 2021 10:29:30 GMT -5
rem81snotty: on the hunt for an 8 or 81 in .30 Rem. Shooter grade but not a beater. Mar 27, 2021 21:21:02 GMT -5
rdoney: Hi:
I am new to the web page and the Remington #8. I just acquired one from a relative but it had been. taken apart and parts are missing. I just need 3 more parts, I think to finish it.

# 53, magazine assembly.
# 54 & 55 magazine spring left and right.
Apr 6, 2021 21:55:17 GMT -5
rem81snotty: Will be picking up my Model 81 in .30 Rem on Tuesday so that one is done. Now on the hunt for a model 8 in .25 Remington. If anyone has one they would like to sell shoot me a PM. Thanks. Apr 18, 2021 21:06:59 GMT -5 *
rem81snotty: Found a model 8 in .25 Rem now too. Pick it up next week. May 11, 2021 0:12:27 GMT -5
fyrfinder: New to this site, noticed some Fiala owners (some older threads, some more recent). Was a great fan of "Fiala Fan" and miss him very much. Pleased to say I have a few of his fiala's, and some minor spare parts from his estate. (zzz) Jan 27, 2022 11:57:00 GMT -5
alcarroll: My dad passed down a Fiala Model 1920. It has a 7 1/2" barrel. Serial number 62 is stamped on both the frame and barrel. Jan 14, 2023 13:41:05 GMT -5
alcarroll: Does anyone know if magazines from other 22 pistols might be compatible with the Fiala Model 1920? Jan 14, 2023 13:46:02 GMT -5
toyotasteve: Evening: Jun 14, 2023 19:05:53 GMT -5
toyotasteve: Evening Fellow Members: I just joined and need help on how to install the hammer spring onto the hammer spring guide rod and get that back into the trigger housing on my Winchester Model 1907 Self Loading rifle in .351 caliber. Any help is appreciated. Jun 14, 2023 19:14:14 GMT -5
rem81snotty: Hi Guys!,, just picked up a Rem 8 in .32 cal and promptly lost the barrel nut washer! Anybody have one or know of one for sale or trade? I have some odds and ends of parts for the 8/81. Dec 3, 2023 22:13:45 GMT -5
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