Big Jim McLainjeepnik wrote:Since one Wayne/Arness question was ask, what movie did they co star in that takes place in Hawaii?
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- Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin closing down
- Replies: 88
- Views: 15294
Re: Marlin closing down
I guess I'm going to have to get serious about finding a Marlin 45 Colt Cowboy
- Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
In the late 60's an episode had Stryker returning to Dodge City after 15 years in prison for murder while he'd been Marshall and Dillon had been his deputy. Dillon had been appointed after testifying against Stryker. Radio might have played that different. I did not know that. I've been watching Gu...
- Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
In answer to the OP: Joshua Stryker, played by Morgan Woodward. Interesting. According to my sources, the first Marshal of Dodge City was "Mark Dillon" in "Mark Dillon Goes To Gouge Eye". The first recording was made in 1949 with Rye Billsbury as Marshal Dillon. A second auditio...
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
I've been batting a thousand, haven't I? My face is red with embarrassmentUncleBuck wrote:MistWolf,
That is Amanda Blake from the TV series. Very Pretty lady. Too bad Marshall Dillon never married her on the show.
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
If you want to listen to the Gunsmoke radio shows an many others go here: http://www.radiolovers.com/ The radio show used the same scripts as the tv in later years. Theres 400 or so radio shows. John Fixed the link and thank you very much for it. They used some of the stories from the radio show fo...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
DOH!! You're right. I got the two mixed up!Terry Murbach wrote:WILLIAM CONRAD WAS MATT DILLON ON THE RADIO.
Old Savage, who is Sgt Dan Matthews?
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Might be your prayers or maybe I'm lucky!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3074
Re: Might be your prayers or maybe I'm lucky!
Here I am, settin' losing money because I can't go back to work until tomorrow and I come across this thread, just as I was getting ready to start feeling sorry for myself. Dang. I was looking forward to working up a good grumble too! May the Lord bless you and yours and guide the hands of those hea...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Re: Gunsmoke Trivia
Robert Conrad played Matt Dillon on the radio show. But he didn't play the first marshal of Dodge City and Matt Dillon isn't the name of the first marshal. They did originally want John Wayne. He declined the role and recommended James Arness who had been doing stunts for Wayne. John Wayne made a TV...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-The weekend on a lighter side.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2044
Re: OT-The weekend on a lighter side.
Wonderful pictures. That's what I miss about California. When I was a kid, I carried a 1909 Argentine Mauser all around Kennedy Meadows and the Tehachipis looking for deer. California was a great place to grow up during the 60s & 70s
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Last day of summer vacation...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1561
Re: OT - Last day of summer vacation...
Summer vacation is altogether too short these days. My sons are grown up and out on their own. I miss the boys they were, but I'm proud of the men they are. You'll never go wrong making time for your children
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke Trivia
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13094
Gunsmoke Trivia
I really like Gunsmoke, both the radio show and the TV program. For fun, let's have a trivia quiz thread. I'll start and whoever gets it right can ask the next question.
What was the name of the first marshal of Dodge City and who played him?
What was the name of the first marshal of Dodge City and who played him?
- Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best heard exaggerations
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7393
Re: Best heard exaggerations
I remember on year as a young'un I went hunting with my father & grandfather high up in the mountains in Utah. We got hit by a blizzard and was stuck in the hunting shack till spring. At one point, it got so cold, it froze the flame of our matches. That made it difficult to talk because our word...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 1952 Ford F-6 truck help needed
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3774
Re: OT 1952 Ford F-6 truck help needed
Disc brakes can be fitted to nearly any kind of axle with the proper conversion kit. Guys building big 4x4s running huge tires run heavy duty axles converted to disc brakes all the time. I don't know enough to tell you if disc brakes are a better choice or not than modern drum brakes on a heavy vehi...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sort of OT - Native American 101? (New question)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3564
Re: Sort of OT - Native American 101? (New question)
The Journey of Crazy Horse by Joseph M. Marshall III. I have it as an audio book read by the author. Powerful
- Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christian One-Liners...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3521
Re: Christian One-Liners...
My grandfather claimed to be an atheist. "There is no Heaven or Hell and when a man dies, he's simply no more." When he died, we outfitted him in his best suit and placed him in his coffin. I couldn't resist. "Look at you Grandpa," I said. "All dressed up and nowhere to go!&...
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christian One-Liners...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3521
Re: Christian One-Liners...
Who was the greatest financier in the history of the world?
Noah. When the whole world was in liquidation, he was the only one to float his stock
Noah. When the whole world was in liquidation, he was the only one to float his stock
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A "suspicious" box arrived this afternoon.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5537
Re: A "suspicious" box arrived this afternoon.
Oh, is that all....Mike D. wrote:Sorry, it's just a beat up old 1886 Extra Lightweight Take Down .45-90 WCF rifle.
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Father's Day Book Drawing: NEW WINNER REDRAWN
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5760
Re: Father's Day Book Drawing WINNER !
Congrats Derek, you lucky dog!
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Old Forum
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3122
Re: OT-Old Forum
Gentlemen, See if this link will help you: http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.leverguns.sixgunner.com/ Shawn I used this link, clicked on a date then clicked on "SEARCH" then clicked on Search By Member to find my nick. The earliest I was able to trace my nick on this board was the 4th of N...
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Twirling (Twirl cocking) the 92.....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3864
Re: Twirling (Twirl cocking) the 92.....
Screw the anti-gunners. It's just a stunt and the OP mentioned he was only using inert dummy rounds.
I do agree I wouldn't want to see this done with live ammo or on a range. As for getting whacked, you pay your money & take your chances
I do agree I wouldn't want to see this done with live ammo or on a range. As for getting whacked, you pay your money & take your chances
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: interesting Trail Boss occurrence
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2321
Re: interesting Trail Boss occurrence
When using a funnel, try pouring the powder slowly in a steady stream at it's side so the grains swirl down and through without clumping. It helps the powder settle in the case more uniformly
- Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 Levergun vs 30 Carbine vs AR15 - Which for HD?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 12413
Re: 357 Levergun vs 30 Carbine vs AR15 - Which for HD?
My first pick is the AR. It's LESS likely to over penetrate than the others, is light, handy, simple to use and hits hard at the distances found inside my house. I can reliably mount a flashlight on it. Ammo is easy to find and available in wide variety. It's recoil is light and controllable. Built ...
- Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-How to Sell Toothbrushes!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 887
Re: OT-How to Sell Toothbrushes!
That was pretty good! But the market sure is limited, as you can only sell a "tooth" brush in Maine ... ...anywhere else, and you'd have to sell TEETH brushes!!! :wink: :shock: :lol: :D Old No7 ps: Q: What do you get when you put 32 BMWs (Big Maine Woman) in a room??? A: A full set of tee...
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
- Replies: 137
- Views: 17524
Re: How about the "most under-appreciated" cartridge!
...Perhaps he was referring to bullets that were mostly round nose with only a tiny meplat. The Keith bullet is a puncher alright, primarily because of its large meplat... That's exactly right. Keith figured out that the small or non-existent meplat of round nosed bullets of the day gave poor termi...
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
- Replies: 122
- Views: 13350
Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
What can the WSM & RSAUM do that the other magnums cannot? Shed that darned useless belt. That's why I cheered when the beltless magnums came out. Belted 300 Win Mag or beltless 300 WSM? Beltless please. The other thing they can do, the 300 RSAUM in particular, is give reliable 300 Win Mag perfo...
- Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Iron sights, or, rather the lack there of
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4884
Re: OT- Iron sights, or, rather the lack there of
Actually, I was responding to Andrew, the original poster. I think an 03-A3 would be better, but he was looking for a 308J Miller wrote:If your responding to my post, I have one already. If you weren't responding to my post, I still have one already.MistWolf wrote:You could always go for an Ishapore Enfield in 7.62x51
Joe
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Father's Day Book Drawing: NEW WINNER REDRAWN
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5760
Re: Free Father's Day Book Drawing: PLAINS INDIANS
I'd like to apply for the drawing. Thank you for putting this up. The art looks beautiful
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Iron sights, or, rather the lack there of
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4884
Re: OT- Iron sights, or, rather the lack there of
You could always go for an Ishapore Enfield in 7.62x51
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So what's your favorite Western Movie Music.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7038
Re: So what's your favorite Western Movie Music.
Definitely "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly". It stands out in my mind. "Bonanza". Great, memorable theme song! Outlaws. Not a movie, but a western computer game that came out many years ago. Very fun to play! The game and the music was a well done tribute to all the great weste...
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another "what would you pick" thread...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3649
Re: Another "what would you pick" thread...
Handgun- Ruger Single Six Flatgate 22LR with walnut stocks. Mine will have a 5.5" barrel Rifle- Remington 03A3 with C stock. I love these old rifles Since I have no idea which shotgun, I'll pick another handgun- Colt Anaconda in 45 Colt with a 5 or 6 inch barrel. Since S&W can have a 44 Mag...
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6897
Re: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
Ever since I could remember, I've wanted a Winchester 94 with a half octagon/half round barrel, silver capped forearm, chambered for 25-35. It was my grandfathers. My uncle got it when Grandpa passed away, then I got it when my uncle passed. Of all the firearms I've ever acquired, it's the one that...
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ot but sorta funny
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1333
Re: Ot but sorta funny
Wife got called back to work tonight (shift went unmanned ... guy had a car wreck but will be OK) So I am alone and unsupervised. Prowling around looking for snackfood. Bingo---plastic deli box full of fudge looking stuff. Lid says "Warm Cinnimon Buns"..............so I open the bad boy u...
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6897
Re: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
I agree with all of you about a restoration. I don't want to do a restoration but have it gone through, properly cleaned and checked for mechanical condition by an expert
- Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6897
Re: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
Ever since I could remember, I've wanted a Winchester 94 with a half octagon/half round barrel, silver capped forearm, chambered for 25-35. It was my grandfathers. My uncle got it when Grandpa passed away, then I got it when my uncle passed. Of all the firearms I've ever acquired, it's the one that'...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
- Replies: 122
- Views: 13350
Re: Okay.....LEAST favorite cartridge
9mm, 380, 25ACP and the 30-30. I've never been able to warm up to the 30-30. Shot it in a Winchester 94 carbine and the recoil was painful. Crazy thing is, I have a soft spot for the 25-35 because of the rifle my grandfather had. I guess I don't really care for the 7.62 Russian Rimmed, 7.7 Jap or th...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT PatriotPost Humor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1259
Re: OT PatriotPost Humor
Term limitations is the worst idea we've ever come up with. Pols have no incentive to keep any promises and those who do serve with honor are gone all too quickly. Worse, constituents have no reason to learn about the issues or to campaign for or against their representative in office. Just vote for...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stargate Atlantis, Winchesters and I watch too much TV
- Replies: 4
- Views: 790
Re: Stargate Atlantis, Winchesters and I watch too much TV
Not after he built the first prototype of his infamous Evil Black Rifle... Muhahahahahaha!jeepnik wrote:...Stoner...Poor Eugene must have been teased about that one...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: vets in the house - ailing kittens- update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2229
Re: OT: Any veterinarians in the house - ailing kittens
Most grocery stores have canned condensed goat's milk in the baking section. That's what I used when I found a small kitten in my driveway that had been abandoned by her mother. Unfortunately, I lost her almost a year later when I moved
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: vets in the house - ailing kittens- update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2229
Re: OT: Any veterinarians in the house - ailing kittens
Most grocery stores have canned condensed goat's milk in the baking section. That's what I used when I found a small kitten in my driveway that had been abandoned by her mother. Unfortunately, I lost her almost a year later when I moved
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: vets in the house - ailing kittens- update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2229
Re: OT: Any veterinarians in the house - ailing kittens
Cow's milk is bad for cats. They have a hard time digesting it right. You can also get help at http://www.catforum.com/ Just keep in mind they're cat people on that forum
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT=squeaky the pig
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1231
Re: OT=squeaky the pig
Squeaky is worth a lot more than just Bacon, that's for sure! :D My uncle had a 3 legged pig on his ranch in North Dakota. I asked him "What's up with the 3 legged pig, Uncle Rudy?" He said "That's a very special pig. Once, a cousin of yours fell into the pond and that pig jumped in ...
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Gamekeeper - take cover!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1257
Re: OT - Gamekeeper - take cover!!!
Seems like that ball bearing pistol isn't the only thing that's gas powered
- Wed Oct 22, 2008 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: When it rains, it pours, - UPDATE x 2
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6175
Re: OT: When it rains, it pours, then it dumps on you - UPDATE
What's the latest on this situation? Help still needed?
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: When it rains, it pours, - UPDATE x 2
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6175
Re: OT: When it rains, it pours, then it dumps on you - UPDATE
Maybe we can do a "Pay it Forward" sale to help out?
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some Winchester Calendar Input
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4258
Re: Need some Winchester Calendar Input
If this is the kind of picture you're looking for, let me know. Critique appreciated
I know this particular photo is not as sharp as it should be
I know this particular photo is not as sharp as it should be
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brad Johnson 1886
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3577
Re: Brad Johnson 1886
I have to think of that beautiful rifle, or a new Marlin and ask myself- which will have a dignified patina of age after twenty years of hunting?
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bear Defense in Alaska
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8852
Re: Bear Defense in Alaska
Well, I figger 92 + 60 is 152%! MUCH better odds!
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "From Where the Sun Now Stands"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1743
Re: "From Where the Sun Now Stands"
It's unfortunate that many historians of the period rejected Indian history because it was oral, not written. Historians didn't bother to record oral histories of peoples throughout the world because it wasn't written and therefore "hearsay". As a result, much has been lost
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "From Where the Sun Now Stands"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1743
Re: "From Where the Sun Now Stands"
Both of those titles are from a speech by Nez Perce chief Joseph aka Rolling Thunder in the Hills I found him to be very inspirational, quite a person. Yes, when he surrendered he said "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." What I really liked about the novel was h...