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by GEOFF
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Havin' Fun With The Full Auto's
Replies: 23
Views: 2236

Re: OT--Havin' Fun With The Full Auto's

Sixgun, Geez, I haven't checked in for a LONG time and I see I've been missing out! I have NEVER had the opportunity to pull the trigger on a FULL AUTO. You guys are SO lucky. We have a lot going for us out here in Wa. St. but when it comes to full autos, well we don't have that right I guess. Like ...
by GEOFF
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Massive Marlin lever gun
Replies: 17
Views: 2366

Re: A Massive Marlin lever gun

Jdad, Great to see the new purchase. Right in there with my .40-60 1881 Marlin, mines around 19000 serial number. I'll sure be interested to hear how she shoots and the loads you decide on. I have shot mine a lot with 5744 using .406 diameter bullets. Marlinman 93 gave me some great advice years ago...
by GEOFF
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: July 2009 Tonasket shoot
Replies: 13
Views: 1824

Re: July 2009 Tonasket shoot

Whit,

I forgot to mention CONGRATS on how your cabin is coming along!!! That is fantastic. I remember when you came over here looking for land. You've come a LONG way!!!! Make sure you have some good fire breaks around your house. Sure can burn over here on the DRY side!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: July 2009 Tonasket shoot
Replies: 13
Views: 1824

Re: July 2009 Tonasket shoot

Whit, Great to see the familiar faces in the pictures. That crazy Al R. can REALLY shoot!!! 38 out of 40!!! I heard from Dave K. that Tom G. cracked the 30 mark. Everyone seems to be improving. Geez I've been busy. I finally checked in over at Marlinowners and I think the last time I logged on was 1...
by GEOFF
Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?
Replies: 51
Views: 5319

Re: What would be the most difficult gun for you to replace?

The German Luger 9mm that my dad took off a dead German officer in Sept 1944 in France. It's complete with holster and a small shrapnel hole in holster that I actually dug the small shard of shrapnel out of the other side of the holster. Dad's been gone almost 11 years. I had him write the story to ...
by GEOFF
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tonasket Silhouette Match - Missed Memo
Replies: 10
Views: 1541

Re: Tonasket Silhouette Match - Missed Memo

Whit, I sure agree with your observations! The local pizza place IS awesome and Wind's talent with wood working is topnotch! He put in a workbench for me and he's just finishing up shelves for my wife. I heard they had the most ever shooters but I never heard who won the match?? WHO AND WITH WHAT SC...
by GEOFF
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2468

Re: OT--Thats My Granddaughter!!

Sixgun,

Sure looks like you did a GREAT job of passing on the tradition that you learned from your dad etc... WAY TO GO!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tonasket Silhouette Match - Missed Memo
Replies: 10
Views: 1541

Re: Tonasket Silhouette Match - Missed Memo

Boy I HOPE KWCOOK had a decent time after driving all of that way!!! My boy has made the starting lineup as a sophomore and had a double header baseball game today. Figured I'd better be a good dad and go and support him. Sorry I missed it. Wind I know what you mean about "ringing" Turkeys...
by GEOFF
Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've got to stop impulse buying .22's
Replies: 27
Views: 2864

Re: I've got to stop impulse buying .22's

Jdad,

Man that baby is in FINE shape! Excellent front sight as well!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Part of my "Old West" collection.
Replies: 53
Views: 4403

Re: Part of my "Old West" collection.

7,

As usual, very well done sir! Thanks!!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet another dead duck (Buddy Hackett on Carson)
Replies: 6
Views: 1228

Re: Yet another dead duck (Buddy Hackett on Carson)

Adirondack,

That was GREAT!!!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor....I don't care who you are....this s funny.
Replies: 15
Views: 2279

Re: OT Humor....I don't care who you are....this s funny.

I really got a kick out of that one! Great post!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My father did finally die
Replies: 40
Views: 4253

Re: My father did finally die

Bruce,

I sure want to convey my sincere condolences as well. Thankyou for updating us. I'm REALLY glad you went to see him to express and show your love for him.

Keep your chin up now, my friend! We are all pulling for you!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Everyone PLEASE read!
Replies: 11
Views: 1877

Re: Everyone PLEASE read!

Crazy thing is, I'm SO LEERY of the Obama administration, I read the above thinking in the back of my mind, you know Obama might be crazy enough to try this!!!!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 Weeks, 4 Days & Countin'...
Replies: 52
Views: 5112

Re: 4 Days & Countin' - I Appreciate Your Prayers & Support

Great writeup Griff and I can imagine it was a relief to have something going on to take your mind off of the chew! Got a buddy who runs from here to LA every week with apples. He just gets chubbier and chubbier and we finally realize we arent' young anymore. So hes working on eating healthier on th...
by GEOFF
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVER SILHOUETTE MATCH REPORT
Replies: 25
Views: 3424

Re: LEVER SILHOUETTE MATCH REPORT

Griff, Hey we'll treat you right up here! Should be easy to get you a load of apples headed back south. You pull a refer??? I can't remember, I just remember that is the nicest T600 that I've seen. Lets see, we'll get you loaded on Friday at the warehouse 80 miles south, then you come up and shoot t...
by GEOFF
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Army - first time!
Replies: 29
Views: 2674

Re: 1860 Army - first time!

Thanks Old Savage, I will print that off and file away for future use! You know how we get INTO different things at different times! I havn't really been around C&B revolver very much so I have MUCH to learn. Also got an old British percussion double barrel shotgun, probably from the 1870's or 1...
by GEOFF
Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New face from the PNW
Replies: 27
Views: 2481

Re: New face from the PNW

Eggbeater,

Welcome aboard! Glad to see you like Marlins.

Sorry you live so close to Portland, old marlinman93 and Jdad I believe have already accumulated all the nice Marlins around there. Marlinman ran out of levers to buy and now he's well into single shots!! LOL!!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVER SILHOUETTE MATCH REPORT
Replies: 25
Views: 3424

Re: LEVER SILHOUETTE MATCH REPORT

Well thanks for all the replies! Major and BwanaDave: Hopefully you guys can find someplace close to shoot silhouette. We bought used targets from a range that was closing down, then had a community effort getting everything donated and put together. Worked really well. Jdad, You know what this all ...
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Did someone mention C&B revolvers? (lots of pictures)
Replies: 25
Views: 7237

Re: OT - Did someone mention C&B revolvers? (lots of pictures)

YK, Hope I'm not being redundant here, but WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ONE?????? I apologize if you have already stated that preference in one of the other threads. What did the old Civil War cavalry REALLY do? I've read places where like John Singleton Mosby and his men carried many revolvers. I can see ...
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbits and robins
Replies: 12
Views: 1371

Re: Rabbits and robins

Sounds mighty good and peaceful!!! Almost every year in very late Feb or very early March the ROBINS return in number to our orchard and go to town eating the mushy, decaying apples that were left on the trees last harvest. Always cheers me up to see them come back! Won't be long, the kids will be b...
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your next caliber?
Replies: 44
Views: 4016

Re: Your next caliber?

YK, Good idea for a thread. For sure with me it will be a .25-35. Never had one, never even fired one. Unheard of for this old Marlin guy I've got an 1894 Winchester in rifle configuration coming this week. It ain't pretty but should have a decent bore. Have 200 rounds of factory 117 grain loads com...
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1860 Army - first time!
Replies: 29
Views: 2674

Re: 1860 Army - first time!

Old Savage, Hey I'm glad some other guy has luck like I have. I remember my first Marlin 39, I didn't know how to take it apart. I undid the takedown screw and she WOULDN'T come apart. So I begin gently tapping the barrel on something soft. NO RESULTS! So I hit it HARDER (GET A BIGGER HAMMER) and ju...
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got in some Shootin' and Cabin time
Replies: 27
Views: 2564

Re: Got in some Shootin' and Cabin time

2ndovc,

Great pics and writeup. Looks like a GREAT place, and looks like nobody complains about shooting noise!! That is a valuable place to have!!

By the way, nice Jeep in the background!!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93
Replies: 5
Views: 1335

Re: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93

Buckeyeshooter, Yeah, but they are USUALLY building them in Seattle as well. But when tough times come, it appears that our "business UNFRIENDLY" state of Washington is the cause of KW temporarily closing the plant here and building a truck for my buddy clear back there in OHIO when usuall...
by GEOFF
Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93
Replies: 5
Views: 1335

Re: gun show today,not as lucky as mm93

Pokey, Good to hear there were so many people out anyway! The economy here in Wa. State sucks right now that is FOR SURE! I've got a buddy, a SERIOUS trucker who hauls apples to LA, round trip every week. He just ordered a BRAND NEW KENWORTH truck and guess what, it's being built in OHIO!!!!!!! Man ...
by GEOFF
Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEVER SILHOUETTE MATCH REPORT
Replies: 25
Views: 3424

LEVER SILHOUETTE MATCH REPORT

Had a GREAT turnout for our long range silhouette match here at Tonasket, Wa. today. I couldn't believe it, 22 shooters in all and a few spectators. I'd say that's the most shooters ever for long range so good to see lever action shooting is still on the rise around here!!! After having a HORRIBLE d...
by GEOFF
Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun show 1894
Replies: 17
Views: 1446

Re: Gun show 1894

mm93, Jdad, If I went to a gun show with you 2 I'd come in a DISTANT 3RD when it comes to spotting good finds! I don't think either one of you make many mistakes when it comes to judgement on firearms! Sure looks like a great little find! How do you guys check the bore at a gunshow? A piece of paper...
by GEOFF
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 Weeks, 4 Days & Countin'...
Replies: 52
Views: 5112

Re: OT - Day 2 down! Now I could Stand Some Prayers

Griff, I'm proud of you man! One of my BEST buddies is a Dentist, trained and did a lot of time with the Navy and Marines. He says FOR SURE that chewing tobacco is good to do with out! We'll be pulling for you!!! Listening right now to XM171 with Bruce Mallinson talking high performance diesel engin...
by GEOFF
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This one's a rimfire, not a Marlin either, and no lever
Replies: 6
Views: 1074

Re: This one's a rimfire, not a Marlin either, and no lever

Jdad,

Boy, what did you do, stumble into a MOTHER LODE!!!!??????

That really is in fine condition. That blue on the Smiths is awesome!!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's not a Marlin nor a rimfire, but it has a lever
Replies: 11
Views: 1596

Re: It's not a Marlin nor a rimfire, but it has a lever

Jdad, That really is spectacular!! What's getting into us Marlin guys, I just bought an 1894 Winchester in .25-35 to start learning about these Winchester 26" barrels! NOT EVEN IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS THIS 1894 DLX OF YOURS THOUGH!! Old Sixgun has been coaching me and this must be what he means w...
by GEOFF
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which cap and ball pistol?
Replies: 46
Views: 6282

Re: Which cap and ball pistol?

Thank you all for the great info above! Griff, you answered all of my questions perfectly! I'm moneyed out right now but at least I'll know what to keep an eye out for! Over on gunbroker, item #124347055 I see there is a "C" 1851 Colt, 2nd gen. The reserve is $800. Is this high or about ri...
by GEOFF
Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-ruger single six
Replies: 19
Views: 1652

Re: ot-ruger single six

I'd sure say so Pokey.

My single six firing LR in the Mag cylinder, you can EASILY tell something is wrong right away. Sure sounds like you have the LR cylinder.

My thoughts any way!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which cap and ball pistol?
Replies: 46
Views: 6282

Re: Which cap and ball pistol?

Griff, Those are beautiful!! What are your thoughts on the square back trigger guard on the 1851 Navy??? Was this an original option??? And which do you like better, the square or round??? Also if you don't mind, really quick, update me on the REAL Colt reproductions. The first one was back when I w...
by GEOFF
Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT VIDEO More Fun with the 470 NITRO
Replies: 20
Views: 2190

Re: OT VIDEO More Fun with the 470 NITRO

I'm impressed with your shooting ability Ted. That really is GREAT shooting, those jugs are pretty small, looks like open sights and HEAVY recoil. Good job! 2 for 2 under pressure! Of course with cartridges $5 a piece, you dare not miss!!! HA Also liked the sound of those rounds going into the chamb...
by GEOFF
Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My latest project.
Replies: 19
Views: 1653

Re: My latest project.

Very cool Vall!! Now I can see why you leaned toward this project as opposed to getting a Shiloh. Plus you get the "cool factor" of the OLD action. I sent Merz the check today for that 28" 1897! YIKES!! Hopefully the right thing to do. The man back there, name is Al sure is a nice guy...
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
Replies: 52
Views: 6334

Re: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?

Knowing 6pt for a while, FOR SURE he takes those collector guns out to hunt with them! That would be pretty cool, that slow .32 Long bullet taking a squirrel, probably dead right there with very little meat damage. I looked long and hard at the one Cowboykel had on gunbroker a while back. Marlinman9...
by GEOFF
Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions: M94 for silhouette
Replies: 13
Views: 1539

Re: Questions: M94 for silhouette

A bunch of good advice above. A great question too, by the way. I've been shooting this game for a while and like Wind says, it will make you smile, a LOT of fun! I've shot long range with these 4 calibers, .40-65, .45-70, .30WCF, and .38-55. Multiple matches with each. My PERSONAL opinion, is that ...
by GEOFF
Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Refinished Marlin 1889 SRC, value?
Replies: 10
Views: 1469

Re: Refinished Marlin 1889 SRC, value?

I'll be looking for the listing. I might be interested to get this SRC to go along with the Baby Carbine that I already have that's also in .38-40. You going to list it here??

Geoff
by GEOFF
Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request - update
Replies: 23
Views: 1674

Re: Prayer request - update

That is SO sad! I've got 4 kids of my own, age 16 down to 4. That is probably my greatest fear, losing one of them. I can't even imagine the PAIN your family is going thru. Let them know you've got a bunch of friends that send their condolences. I'm so sorry to hear. You know it reminds me of a stor...
by GEOFF
Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - B-17 Pilot Glenn Rojohn: "Piggyback Hero"
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: OT - B-17 Pilot Glenn Rojohn: "Piggyback Hero"

Inspiring to say the least!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hal Swiggett
Replies: 18
Views: 1964

Re: Hal Swiggett

Thanks for posting this info. Jim T. even if it is sad. Hal Swiggett was another of the gun writers that I enjoyed a lot when I was younger and only had a couple of guns, a .22LR and a .30-06. Hal was one of those few writers that somehow made me feel good about what I had and not get a case of &quo...
by GEOFF
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today was the day
Replies: 60
Views: 3739

Re: Today was the day

Want to add my thumbs up, congratulations, and THANKS!!! Dad's first cousin was KIA on Iwo Jima, 14 March 1945. He was in the 25th Reg. of the 4th Marine Division. I have a picture of his grave up on my office wall and the Marine honor guard when they brought his body home in 1947. So we have some M...
by GEOFF
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Texas Ranger Items I really enjoy.
Replies: 23
Views: 2463

Re: OT- Texas Ranger Items I really enjoy.

Great stuff RR7! Tho old boy on the right, up on the horse, looks salty! I wonder who he is?

Keep posting this stuff, we enjoy the heck out of it!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New purchase, Win 9422 Legacy
Replies: 14
Views: 1515

Re: New purchase, Win 9422 Legacy

KW, Great purchase! I assume this one is in .22LR unless I missed something. Thats perfect for coming up here and shooting silouette with us this summer, and then you can get the big brother of this one, the one in .22 Mag and that is just about perfect for the little bit heavier rams we use for pis...
by GEOFF
Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paule Harvey- RIP
Replies: 21
Views: 2544

Re: Paule Harvey- RIP

I hadn't heard that. That's sad, another good one gone!

Geoff
by GEOFF
Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FYI for you Sig owners
Replies: 4
Views: 1023

Re: FYI for you Sig owners

Jdad, Thanks for the link! My Sig is in .357 Sig and ammo is quite expensive. I've got to seriously look into this. This Sig of mine is the stainless one that is blackened. You talk about a tough gun with a tough finish. Totally a working gun, could use the term "tool" and it takes a BEATI...
by GEOFF
Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WIN1894/ MIKE D. OR OTHER WINCHESTER EXPERTS
Replies: 5
Views: 1252

Re: WIN1894/ MIKE D. OR OTHER WINCHESTER EXPERTS

Mike D., Hey thanks for the great info. It sure is fun learning about these old guns!! Like KWCook said, over on Gunbroker there sure is a ton of confusion regarding dates of manufacture. Even my little Madis dates of manufacture book shows discrepancy regarding the 1898 date. You helped me a lot, w...
by GEOFF
Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a nice Marlin 39A "Original Golden" yesterday
Replies: 10
Views: 2583

Re: Picked up a nice Marlin 39A "Original Golden" yesterday

Yep that is a heckuva deal!!! I've slowly gathered a few 39A's, old and new and one 1897. I REALLY admire about Marlin and this model, is that everyone of my 5 versions dating from 1902 to 2007 are EXCELLENT rifles and shoulder, hold, and shoot exceedingly well. Once in a while I'll have a little ex...
by GEOFF
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WIN1894/ MIKE D. OR OTHER WINCHESTER EXPERTS
Replies: 5
Views: 1252

Re: WIN1894/ MIKE D. OR OTHER WINCHESTER EXPERTS

BTT

Still hoping Mike D. etc... will help me out on this.

How about you SIXGUN?? You know a thing or two about Winchesters!

Geoff