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by barbarossa
Sat May 23, 2026 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New polish company making copies of Maynard ,Brunside and Gallager
Replies: 2
Views: 237

New polish company making copies of Maynard ,Brunside and Gallager

A Polish company called SuperBron.pl is making shooting copies of Maynard ,Brunside and Gallagher carbines
by barbarossa
Thu May 14, 2026 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Replies: 16
Views: 5334

Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....

I d like to see Winchester do another release of their 95 carbine in 303brit,it was very popular in that calibre in Canada back in the day
by barbarossa
Thu May 07, 2026 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Replies: 16
Views: 5334

Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....

It would go great with my Lee Speed but I don’t think I ve got enough organs in my body to sell to buy it .Lol
by barbarossa
Thu May 07, 2026 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .303 British Eye Candy.....
Replies: 16
Views: 5334

Re: .303 British Eye Candy.....

*****
by barbarossa
Sun Apr 19, 2026 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!
Replies: 50
Views: 26247

Re: Starting from Scratch, First 5 guns!

1)Browning 1886 45/70
2)Winchester 1895 carbine 30/06
3)Ruger 77/22 RSI
4)C Sharps Highwall 22lr
5)Anschutz 1418 22lr
by barbarossa
Fri Apr 10, 2026 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: you [ and I ] need one of these: volcanic from Uberti
Replies: 16
Views: 10951

Re: you [ and I ] need one of these: volcanic from Uberti

I always liked the Remington Keene rifles and would of liked a replica of one
by barbarossa
Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: you [ and I ] need one of these: volcanic from Uberti
Replies: 16
Views: 10951

Re: you [ and I ] need one of these: volcanic from Uberti

I hope they follow that eventually with a volcanic rifle in 22lr.It would the closest you could get to 1860 Henry in 22lr
by barbarossa
Wed Mar 25, 2026 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One that Got Away.....
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Re: One that Got Away.....

Yup they are nice .Here s a pic of mine with a buck I shot some years ago.It s in 45/60 and was shot at about 70 yards or so
by barbarossa
Fri Mar 20, 2026 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: count on me for oddities
Replies: 8
Views: 3753

Re: count on me for oddities

I like the custom Henry rifle 22.I wish Uberti would make one .They already make the 66carbine in 22 so all it would need is a set of barrels
by barbarossa
Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aging Baby Boomers and guns
Replies: 17
Views: 7867

Re: Aging Baby Boomers and guns

I was born in 1957 .I got aJohnny seven for Christmas and it started me down that long road.I have owned more guns than I can remember but I do know that I have enjoyed everyone.
by barbarossa
Mon Feb 23, 2026 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian 'Assault Weapons' - ( includes the Ruger No1 )
Replies: 3
Views: 2842

Re: Canadian 'Assault Weapons' - ( includes the Ruger No1 )

Originally all Ruger ones were banned.But currently only ones chambered in 460 bee are banned because it has enough energy to penetrate body armour.They originally banned them all because their so called chief firearms expert said they all could be rebarreled and chambered in 460 on a kitchen table ...
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 20, 2026 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 37881

Re: what are you driving these days

My favourite ride is my Indian
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what are you driving these days
Replies: 43
Views: 37881

Re: what are you driving these days

Normally these days I m driving my wife crazy as she would tell you
by barbarossa
Mon Jan 19, 2026 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Tang Sight Questions
Replies: 18
Views: 8407

Re: 1886 Tang Sight Questions

The providence arms Lyman 21 sights are also a good option though it isn t a tang sight but they also have the vintage look
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 13, 2026 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Young guys having trouble finding life mates
Replies: 24
Views: 15791

Re: Young guys having trouble finding life mates

They will be better off without those women.Stay single ,do as you please and buy all the guns you want instead of having everything you worked for jerked out from under you by a selfish person who just used you as a cash cow so they can live for free
by barbarossa
Wed Dec 24, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli Baker rifle now available
Replies: 1
Views: 1053

Pedersoli Baker rifle now available

Got an email from Pedersoli saying their long awaited Baker rifle is now ready .Should make a nice hunting rifle
by barbarossa
Sat Oct 18, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This followed me home today
Replies: 6
Views: 1858

This followed me home today

Early Farmingdale Shiloh Sharps 63 in 54cal
by barbarossa
Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling block question
Replies: 14
Views: 5559

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling block question

I d buy that so fast my hands would burn getting out the money to pay for it
by barbarossa
Mon Oct 13, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sorry off topic...but what the..
Replies: 6
Views: 2304

Re: sorry off topic...but what the..

It is a reflection on where the world is heading . The world needs a major reset and a new world order under people who are more grounded with reality and common sense

If I were running things I make them erase that stuff with their tongues
by barbarossa
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
Replies: 24
Views: 16672

Re: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield

I would love to see Winchester do a Canadian Commemorative 95 carbine in 303 brit as a lot of them were used up here but if you find one of the originals they were normally used till they were worn out.I did see one original 95 carbine in 303 that was in almost like new condition but it was real pri...
by barbarossa
Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
Replies: 24
Views: 16672

Re: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield

I bought one of those when they first came and it s one of my favourite levers
by barbarossa
Mon Sep 08, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traditional Muzzleloaders??
Replies: 20
Views: 8919

Re: Traditional Muzzleloaders??

I still hunt with traditional muzzleloaders here are a couple a Navy Arms Buffalo hunter I in 58cal and a custom Renner in 62cal with Forsyth rifling
by barbarossa
Sat Aug 16, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4018

Re: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem

I think it could be a combined problem of a strong magazine tube spring and the blunt ends of the 410 shell
by barbarossa
Sat Aug 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4018

Re: Winchester 9410 shotgun loading problem

I think it could be a combined problem of a strong magazine tube spring and the blunt ends of the 410 shell
by barbarossa
Wed Aug 06, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New NOE Mould
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: New NOE Mould

Unfortunately NOE are going out of business do to retirement.I have one of their Pritchett bullet moulds for my Parker hale musketoon
by barbarossa
Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BSA Martini .22, Heavy-barreled Model 13
Replies: 5
Views: 1245

Re: BSA Martini .22, Heavy-barreled Model 13

I love martini 22s .Here are three of mine
by barbarossa
Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grail gun 1895 SRC
Replies: 29
Views: 8059

Re: Grail gun 1895 SRC

I bought one of the climbing Lyman 21 Providence replica sights for my Miroku 95 carbine but because it s already drilled and tapped for a receiver sight I ll probably put it on my browning 1886 rifle when my eyesight starts to go.Also I don t want to remove the saddle ring to put the sight on as well
by barbarossa
Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grail gun 1895 SRC
Replies: 29
Views: 8059

Re: Grail gun 1895 SRC

I love the 95 .I have this miroku version in 30/06
by barbarossa
Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1876 Centennial
Replies: 10
Views: 2654

Re: 1876 Centennial

I believe some of the Chapparal made 76 replica parts will fit original win 76s
by barbarossa
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle
Replies: 7
Views: 1918

Re: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle

Basically it is patterned after a 22 converted military rifle that was used to win the Queens Cup Trophy.Greener reproduced this rifle using new made actions and 22barrels ,target sights with Queens Cup engraved on the action to commemorate the event
by barbarossa
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle
Replies: 7
Views: 1918

Re: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle

Bore is very good to excellent
by barbarossa
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle
Replies: 7
Views: 1918

Greener Martini Queens Cup Rifle

Found one of these recently a Greener Martini Queens Cup rifle 22lr it will fit in nicely with my other Martini 22rifles
by barbarossa
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New custom target rifle.
Replies: 15
Views: 4538

Re: New custom targe rifle.

My 303 Lee speed is one of my favourite deer rifles
by barbarossa
Sat May 10, 2025 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.
Replies: 59
Views: 55891

Re: Getting frustrated with a Chinese air rifle.

Here s my favourite Springer squirrel buster a Diana Mauser.177cal at around 1100fps
by barbarossa
Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy — hog hunting levergun?
Replies: 16
Views: 9006

Re: New guy — hog hunting levergun?

Myself I would take my miroku 1895 carbine in 30/06
by barbarossa
Sat Apr 05, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Val Kilmer
Replies: 15
Views: 10009

Re: RIP Val Kilmer

After watching Ghost and the Darkness I went out and bought myself a Lee Speed Sporter
by barbarossa
Sat Jan 11, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here about deaf?
Replies: 46
Views: 29047

Re: Anyone else here about deaf?

I lost my hearing temporarily while shooting a45/120 Sharps .Basically my own fault as I went to the range but forgot to bring my earmuffs so I shot anyway .Stupid decision but after awhile my hearing returned though not as good as before.I still have some hearing loss though most of that is due to ...
by barbarossa
Wed Dec 25, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ‘Ethical Hunter Challenge’
Replies: 12
Views: 4477

Re: ‘Ethical Hunter Challenge’

I always enjoyed challenging myself to getting as close as possible as opposed to taking long shots.On one of my most memorable hunts it took me over an hour and a half with very little cover to sneak up on the deer .The deer knew something was up but just couldn’t pin down what was wrong until it w...
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 21, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting 22rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 2131

Interesting 22rifle

Saw this for sale the other day,kinda cool.Its a French Sidna rifle in 22lr .I have never seen one before
by barbarossa
Mon Dec 02, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Army Navy martini
Replies: 5
Views: 2377

Army Navy martini

Took my new Army Navy martini out for a woods walk today .This gun is a dream to carry
by barbarossa
Sat Nov 30, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Depressed. Stupid bear.
Replies: 29
Views: 15127

Re: Depressed. Stupid bear.

You have my sympathy.I bought a 45acre property at a land tax and for the first few years or more had nothing but problems with it.A father ,son and grandson basically laid claim to the place and refused to believe I owned it and couple that with the fact the former owner who lost the land because h...
by barbarossa
Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here about deaf?
Replies: 46
Views: 29047

Re: Anyone else here about deaf?

Only when my wife is talking to me LOL
by barbarossa
Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had the 76 out for a. woods walk
Replies: 11
Views: 3753

Re: Had the 76 out for a. woods walk

I use to own another one years ago but foolishly sold it.I took this deer with that one and it too was in 45/60
by barbarossa
Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had the 76 out for a. woods walk
Replies: 11
Views: 3753

Had the 76 out for a. woods walk

Had my Uberti 76 carbine in 45/60 out for a woods walk.I didn’t see anything but it was a fun day
by barbarossa
Sat Oct 05, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phil Spangenberger has passed
Replies: 14
Views: 4794

Re: Phil Spangenberger has passed

I got into muzzle loading and other BP guns because of his writings.A big loss to the to the firearms community
by barbarossa
Sat Oct 05, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This would be fun to play with
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: This would be fun to play with

I would have to take it out hunting as well.J.E.B. Stuart carried a one of these but his was a single barrelled carbine
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 04, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This would be fun to play with
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: This would be fun to play with

A couple more pics
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This would be fun to play with
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: This would be fun to play with

Yup uses a paper cartridge with a felt wad attached on the rear of the cartridge.Something like the monkey tail Westley Richards cartridge.Basically when fired the greased wad is forced through the bore by the second round greases and helps keep fouling down.Plus the wad helps seal the bore
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This would be fun to play with
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

This would be fun to play with

This would be fun to play with a 40 cal Calisher &Terry double rifle.It s for sale and I m finding it hard to resist