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GEOFF

So what are they? I go with C.Cash on the bet that they are 1860 Army's. But are those cartridges in his belt?? So are the revolvers some sort of conversion?? Really cool that the pic is from Kansas. Probably the cowboy paid to have the pic taken after bringing a herd in from Texas? Great looking ki...

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Jdad,

Great information, I had no idea Sig was doing that. I will have to look into that for my 226.

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Relative of Sandy Pendleton, member of Stonewall Jacksons staff??? I think Sandy Pendleton was KIA but this might be a brother or relative? I know Sandy Pendleton was a favorite of Robert E. Lee.

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Got a hankering to get a nice Winchester 1894, hopefully in the 1895 to 1908 or so time frame. Also hopefully in .30WCF. I want full octagon, 26" barrel and to be all original. What are some of the details that I should hone in on when looking at these? 1) What year did Winchester quit the V ty...

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Got my first 1911 back in 1985, so been at it for a while. After reading a Brian Pearce article about the 10mm I decided to get myself a Kimber and LOVE IT!!!! I can't believe how flat it shoots, at least for a handgun and the recoil is tolerable. I never liked .44 Mag, I'm not ashamed to say it mak...

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Wind,

I see you're getting pretty handy posting pictures and such! Looks good.

Looks like you are full speed ahead on the workbenches in the shop. This is going to be nice to have a sturdy, well built bench. Sure decided to turn winter again didn't it!

Geoff

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Don McDowell,

Heckuva 5 shot group!!! Gets me looking forward to my Shiloh sometime with in the next year!

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Sixgun,

Thank goodness for your son! That story is TOO GOOD to have gone untold!!!

We've had that happen at a silhouette match, guys show up with no ammo, and one time no rifle!

Heck last time even I showed up with "NO ABILITY!!"

Geoff

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Hunter4570, Welcome aboard! My father made the DDAY landing in August 1944 with the US 3rd Infantry Division, they came in at St. Tropez. He had one of his closest calls with death near Aix en Provence, he talked about that place a lot. Old dad had affection for France and the people there. I rememb...

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Oh geez I needed a few chuckles like that tonight!!

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Jdad, Holy smokes, that one had me going until I saw what they had done to the barrel!! I thought, HOW AM I GOING TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY, I CAN'T LET THIS ONE GO! Then kind of a relief to see the deal breaker. Sure is in good condition otherwise though! Thanks for the heads up, it'll be fun to wa...

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Sixgun,

Looks like you've got your bases WELL COVERED!!! As usual, beautiful guns and great display, I like the old cartridge boxes!

Geoff

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Almost didn't click on this one. Thank goodness I did!! That is just beyond belief, the MAJOR LEAGUES of collecting!!

Thanks!

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That made me chuckle!

Thanks!

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dkm, You got yourself a dandy there!! If I remember right though, I thought the G prefix on the serial number was 1950, not 1949. No matter though cuz they are Ballard rifled thru 1953 and have that kinda waffled appearance on the top of the receiver to cut glare. I'd have snapped this sweet Marlin ...

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Great story, bet it happens! I watched my dad in Ohare airport, saw a young 82nd Airborne trooper walking along. My dad picked up his pace, caught up to the young soldier and said " I want to shake your hand, the 82nd is one fine outfit and you must be proud, they fought on our flank at Anzio a...

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Congrats Jdad, I think you need to send a couple of old Marlins my way to help fund this new acquisition!!! I need an 1893 that's as nice as that 39A I bought from you a while back!!! Seriously, keep an eye out for a smokeless 1893 for me, in .30-30 or .32Special. Can't wait to see pics of this 1894...

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Wind, WELL GEEZ THAT HURTS!!!!!!!! I shoot the WORST match of my life, come home to lick my wounds, get on levergunners for some UPLIFTING message and find YOUR words of derision!!! What a BAD DAY!!!! Nothing went right! I thought I'd find something wrong with the bore, leading or something. Went ou...

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Kwcook, Regarding Marlins: Model 39 means the "original" 39, has 24" octagon barrel etc. super nice configuration. Make sure if the bolt is up to HS shells though. Then after WW2 Marlin came out with their 39A, 24" round barrel. Still had the tang D&T for tang sight. Up until...

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YK, I know what you mean about a diary. My dad was a combat medic with the 3rd Infantry Division. When he was on the Anzio beach head after 2 months of incredible combat, in March 1944 he found in an Italian farmhouse a 1937 Italian diary. He turned it into a 1944 diary. It was small enough to carry...

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Now that is what I'd call an "opportunist"!!!

Good one! Thanks for the humor!

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Is that normal proceedure to use that "coin" imbedded in the stock to keep from getting vice bite marks in the wood?????? Also, that might be OK for a Winchester but on a Marlin I'd hope you'd match the color of the wood better!!!!!! Oh geez this is great when a buddy gets to posting! Geoff

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Vall, I've got 2 days of pear meetings down there in Hood River. Some pretty doggone good pears get grown in Oregon, Hood River and down at Medford. Sure I'll learn some good stuff. By the way, send Wind up some CROOKED sight or one that malfuntions in some aspect or another. He's pretty cocky now t...

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Wind, Cool post!! There is no doubt about it, you've got talent!!! You may not be able to shoot lever actions very well, but your wood working ability makes up for it!!! HA!!! See you at the match this Saturday, oh by the way IF AND THAT IS A BIG IF you beat me, its because I'll be getting home from...

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Yk, I have to admit, your story and the responses above sure brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad you remember this day with special regard, I think it's good. I've got a few such days also that I never forget. Not as horrific as yours but severe enough for a seared memory. I always like that Oakridge...

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Rangerider, Thanks for posting more great pictures! I really enjoy them. Will be interesting what the other guys can make out the details to be, like what carbines are those?? Like would you guess Hamer has .30WCF cartridges in his belt?? Looks to me like a 1894 Winchester. Bottom picture, would you...

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You are a fortunate man!! I've got a 1908 vintage 1892 in .25-20. The bore was kinda rough and I've never fired lead bullets because of that. I've shot 100's of rounds of jacketed bullets down her and she seems to have smoothed up over time. Won more silhouette matches with this rifle than any other...

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That's a happy story, sure made me smile!! Well done!!!

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Well said above! The old Marlin advertisments often say, accuracy out to 200 yards. They really do amaze me how you can walk them in!! Just got an 1897 Marlin made in 1902. Thanks go to Jdad for the heads up. Well I've been TOTALLY enjoying this sweet old rifle with the standard velocity rounds that...

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1) Davey Crocketts OLD BETSY 2) The dueling pistols that Lafayette gave to George Washington at Valley Forge, then George Washington's relatives gave to Andrew Jackson. Later after Jackson had been president, Lafayette as an old man visited him. Jackson showed him the pistols and Lafayette instantly...

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Bruce44, My heart is with you my friend. I've been thru it and know you are in for a bit of a trial. I know you wil pass the test. Lots of good advice above. Be strong for your dad, tell him you love him and I know you will thank him. Don't waste a minute of the time that is left. My father died alm...

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Doc, THAT IS JUST THE BEST NEWS!!!! That made my day to see something happy like that. I've been married exactly 19 years too and my wife and I work on it every day. I don't believe it is ever easy for any marriage. Hang in there, and a BIG THUMBS UP for giving it another try. Seems like a lot of ou...

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I don't know if I overlooked it or if there is no section for feedback. So I'll chime in here as well. Recently bought 2 Marlin 39A rifles from Jdad. Rifles arrived in perfect condition, timely and well packaged. Great man of his word, everything was as Jdad said it would be. Fantastic rifles!! Geoff

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Mike D. I'd go over to Marlin-collectors.com and ask under the "lever" section a guy named gunrunner or Reginier about this. He has the Marlin records from 1883 to 1906. He could look up your serial number for you and say when it was shipped and in what configuration. Vall will be able to ...

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Steelbanger, YOU HAD QUITE A DAY!!! Every right to brag a little. How many shots did it take to win the shootoff??? Bet you were mighty relieved when that was over and you had sealed your victory. And then to shoot a 35 out of 40 for your personal best! Well done! So glad that when you shot your per...

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Well I'm embarrassed thinking that was a 1911. I didn't enlarge the pic and then again I must need glasses for more than reading!!! I do know a Beretta from a 1911, sure makes me look bad though! HA The guy is lucky he's maybe left handed from the pic?? Sure centered that tongue didn't he! Now that ...

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Kimwcook, That is OUTSTANDING and I couldn't agree more! I know 2 of my friends that have seriously been STALKED by cougars and they are tough guys and were scared to death while it was occuring. One was bow hunting and the other was building fence. I never leave the house without a firearm on me or...

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For me, I always try to have an ejector and an extractor on hand. This is not that I anticipate a break down cuz they are GREAT rifles, but that if something does indeed break I don't like to be out of commission waiting for parts.

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I see it went for $11,000!!!!! The economic downturn hasn't reached everybody obviously!!! HOLY SMOKE!!!

Is that rear sight on the barrel a factory option???

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I see there is only 3 hrs left on this auction. My 1892 is a 1908 vintage, serial number 452,xxx also in .25-20. Like KirkD says, the markings are different than the one in the auction but mines a round barrel, if that makes a difference regarding the markings. What is the situation on that rear bar...

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2002, 1) Could you tell us a little more about your 1893? Like what is the serial number, does it say Smokeless Steel etc..... How many inches is the barrel, does it look like the barrel matches the receiver regarding wear etc... 2) Why do you say headspace problems??? A little more on the symptoms ...

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MikeD,

That is some kind of pretty country, cool Jeep and I see the rifles get a work out! Looks like you got it figured out!

I've got a 07 Rubicon and a 41 Wyllis military, all together and I drive it but someday needs to be restored.

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I lived in a trailer park pretty much like that one when I was going to college. Good memories.

I think it's cool how we can laugh at ourselves.

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Thanks for the additional info Jdad! Going to be like Christmas, probably early next week!

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7,

Got to add my BIG THUMBS UP!!! That baby is beautiful. Does that have the white line spacer or did they start that around 1950???

Sure adds to a gun when you know the guy that had it for years and years.

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Looking really nice!! What vintage would that be, mid 1950's???

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Really cool toy train stuff!! You are really into it. I'm trying to resurrect some of my old Lionel trains from the early 70's for my 4 year old. He is SO into Thomas it's unbelievable! SIXGUN JR. I don't know how we should break the news to your dad, but I've got to tell you, your job looks QUITE a...

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mm93,

As usual, well thought out and articulated!

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Ohiohunter, JeffQuinn, and Blaine,

GREAT JOB GUYS!!

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I hear ya JimT!! Timely reminder!! I upgraded to LIFE member after the election and proud to do so. Can't stop there, as others said, we should be looking for friends to join up. I thought things were bad with Bill Clinton and the onslaught in 1992. This new challenge is much greater and needs to be...

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