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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DixieBoy ??
Replies: 47
Views: 5125

DixieBoy ??

I have basically been on self imposed exile for awhile but I do have a question...DixieBoy was making a change about this time last year...has anyone heard how he is doing ? Did he ever get to Texas ? Just thought about him today...

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lets see those military long guns
Replies: 43
Views: 6559

Re: OT: Lets see those military long guns

Collection...sir those are great videos...thank you for sharing them...

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing
Replies: 9
Views: 645

Missing

Are Mescalero and casastahle both missing in action ??

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mike Johnson, I Have A Problem With You
Replies: 80
Views: 5412

Re: Mike Johnson, I Have A Problem With You

My goodness Pitchy get some sun on those legs sir...

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by Barcelona Rick
Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum
Replies: 24
Views: 1830

Forum

It has been awhile since I posted and I know that I have not been missed but thought I might share an opinion from an "outsider"...I really enjoyed the old Marlin Talk Forum but over the last several months of it's existence the member began to "destroy themselves" and thence the...
by Barcelona Rick
Thu May 23, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oklahoma Tornado Relief Donation:Salvation Army vs Red Cross
Replies: 22
Views: 2393

Re: Oklahoma Tornado Relief Donation:Salvation Army vs Red C

My dad was an aircrew member (top turret gunner) on a B 24 Bomber during WWII....he was shot down and very badly wounded....spent a day or two floating in a raft with 3 other crewmen.....he finally ended up at Drew Field Hospital (I think) in Tampa. He told me that the Red Cross would come around pa...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed May 22, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine of the Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1329

Re: Engine of the Day

mikld....French Citroen engine.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed May 22, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SAA porn...
Replies: 57
Views: 6629

Re: SAA porn...

Griff tell me about that Interarms Silver Cup frame 1911.....live in the country and I don't think I have ever heard of an Interarms frame or is it a complete pistol with Colt grips ? Appreciate it sir....

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by Barcelona Rick
Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanna See a NICE Model 10 .22 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 845

Re: Wanna See a NICE Model 10 .22 ?

Nice rifle.....I thought you were gonna show pics of the S&W Model 10 K Frame .22LR Revolver....mostly used as training revolvers and they were also used by the US Postal Service Inspectors....I have never seen one except in books....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Miller
Replies: 22
Views: 1426

Re: Joe Miller

hoop rat cheese? Yes sir....came in a wheel covered with a red rind.....daddy kept it on the meat counter on a board covered with a heavy glass top. The board had a contraption that held a heavy blade with a handle....you moved the cheese under it and figured out how big a piece you wanted then jus...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joe Miller
Replies: 22
Views: 1426

Re: Joe Miller

Maybe because Joe & I grew up in the rural west? You don't get much more rural than Farmington back then. I'm just a little younger than y'all and my parents had a very small rural grocery store in a big Texas town of less than 1000 population.....I never heard of those either.....but do either...
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crows and the 870 and close action with a fox.
Replies: 16
Views: 1839

Re: Crows and the 870 and close action with a fox.

Hey Brother Nath....looking at y'alls trees it appears Spring hasn't sprung yet....when does your part of the world start to green up ?? Did you cook the pigeons ??
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by Barcelona Rick
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "gun culture"
Replies: 33
Views: 2725

Re: The "gun culture"

You know Doc I wonder how people can be so much alike and so far apart. I know many very fine people who have hunted and used firearms their entire life that just don't think hi-capacity magazines make any sense. They have been faithful sportsmen and women and many are WWII vets. They are accustomed...
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie I want to be in Green
Replies: 70
Views: 43627

Re: Hobie I want to be in Green

Congrats Green Men !!! It's fun being "rolli polli" or "hoi polli" or whatever that fancy phrase for "riff raff" is.....I had to look it up too.....

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by Barcelona Rick
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neat old picture of my Grandfather's brother
Replies: 24
Views: 2617

Re: Neat old picture of my Grandfather's brother

I agree...Remington Model 12 sir.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The neglected shotgun........
Replies: 31
Views: 2764

Re: The neglected shotgun........

Bro I appreciate it.....lucky to have a son, grandson and granddaughter that assist old papa...... mostly enjoy watching them shoot now......

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The neglected shotgun........
Replies: 31
Views: 2764

Re: The neglected shotgun........

Up until the late '70s I literally shot an old Newport 12 gauge SXS until the frame cracked....I reloaded spent hulls with a Lee Loader until I had to melt some wax on the crimp to keep the shot from falling out......it was my everything gun....now I don't shoot much anymore because of disability......
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1887/1901
Replies: 3
Views: 313

Re: Winchester 1887/1901

Mr. Elliot my fingers move quicker than my brain....meant to say 1887 12 gauge made in 1887 and 1887 made in 1901 (which I think is the last year of production).....that is if serial number ranges are correct....the older shotgun does not have the buttplate...he is looking for values that are real w...
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More gun handles
Replies: 23
Views: 1748

Re: More gun handles

Looks great sir....

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1887/1901
Replies: 3
Views: 313

Winchester 1887/1901

Men....trying to assist my best friend in some values (reseasonable) of a few Winchesters in his family....orginial 1887 and 1901 12 gauge.....condition is 30 to 50 % blue with surface rust some minor pitting....clean bores....1887 is missing butt plate....wood is dark with no cracks or gouges....bo...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts about a 'minimalist' battery...
Replies: 69
Views: 5082

Re: Thoughts about a 'minimalist' battery...

30-06 Bolt with scope
.22 Rifle
.22 Revolver
20 or 12 gauge pump
.45 ACP 1911A1
.357 Revolver

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy
Replies: 35
Views: 2921

Pitchy

Tried to email Pitchy and he has removed his PM option....anyone heard from him ?? Did he pull the plug ??

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back from AFG
Replies: 25
Views: 1603

Re: Back from AFG

Welcome home young man and "Thank you" for your service to our Country.....have fun sir.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson, back home from Afgan
Replies: 17
Views: 627

Re: Grandson, back home from Afgan

Please "Thank" him for his service to our Country sir.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jesus Christ is Alive right now and forever
Replies: 21
Views: 1938

Re: Jesus Christ is Alive right now and forever

AMEN !! Happy Easter to all....

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember When...
Replies: 19
Views: 1812

Re: Remember When...

Y'all remember that smell ? Childhood was much easier back then....

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by Barcelona Rick
Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New airgun.
Replies: 22
Views: 1195

Re: New airgun.

Brother Nath that is a fine looking rifle....good shootin'....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Dad passed away this morn.
Replies: 96
Views: 8106

Re: My Dad passed away this morn.

Hey Bro I am very sorry for your pain....you and the Lord will work thru this....if that means not attending the service then that is fine. I will include you and your family in my daily Prayers.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More steam projects fellers
Replies: 33
Views: 1946

Re: More steam projects fellers

Pitchy is the D 18 a kit build ? All three look great sir....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check for Glenfield model 60
Replies: 14
Views: 1345

Re: Price check for Glenfield model 60

tr....was in a local pawn shop last week for my monthly tour and only saw one model 60.....it was very nice and had a Glenfield 4X 7/8" dia scope....probably came on the rifle.....it was marked $129.95....before the current world turned upside down firearm pricing it would have been marked $99....
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To the People of Texas
Replies: 8
Views: 959

Re: To the People of Texas

"Forever Free....."

Thanks to the brave men of Alamo San Antonio Bexar.....

rick
:arrow:
Thank you to all who serve and have served our Glorious Nation.....
by Barcelona Rick
Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1911 for Under $400
Replies: 11
Views: 776

Re: 1911 for Under $400

The Rock Island Armory 1911s are well reviewed.....my son bought a Tactical a couple months back and I have got to say it is a great deal. The basics are still around under $400 if you look hard enough....at least in Tejas......

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DixieBoy ??
Replies: 3
Views: 353

DixieBoy ??

Did anyone ever hear from DixieBoy or does anyone know if he is okay ??

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bolt rifle thoughts
Replies: 27
Views: 1617

Bolt rifle thoughts

Been looking at buying a new 7MM08 bolt rifle for hunting South Texas.....on a budget.....need advise or pros and cons.....Weatherby Vangard, Browning A Bolt or Ruger Hawkeye All Weather......looking for synthetic stock (a first for me)....have never owned a Japanese rifle but a good friend has a co...
by Barcelona Rick
Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kudos To Lance Armstrong
Replies: 36
Views: 2129

Re: Kudos To Lance Armstrong

What about the people he ruined by calling them all liars......what about the libel case he won by committing perjury.....what about the sponsor money he made while cheating ?? Is he going to be punished for committing perjury while under oath ?? Cheating and covering it up for personal gain/monetar...
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy's havin a spot of bad luck .
Replies: 124
Views: 8227

Re: Pitchy's havin a spot of bad luck .

Bro Pitchy glad y'all are safe and sound. Where in Texas did Snoop go missing ?? I am sure sorry for your loss...take care and try to stay warm....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFA single actions - what happened?
Replies: 48
Views: 4011

Re: USFA single actions - what happened?

Doc I read a post here (I believe) that talked about USFA reducing their product offering to the high end and special editions. I have also read that their primary owner may have changed directions in manufacturing....wish I had purchased a USFA before they got so expensive....maybe another member w...
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I can't do this again.
Replies: 54
Views: 4529

Re: I can't do this again.

Joe when my parents passed away (13 months apart) we move into their house. After a short period of time my mother in law also moved in. We had three families worth of stuff to go through. We contacted a local Church based homeless shelter that had a thrift store. They agreed to accept whatever we d...
by Barcelona Rick
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The ex wife
Replies: 16
Views: 2055

Re: The ex wife

:lol: :lol:

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by Barcelona Rick
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: annoucement
Replies: 44
Views: 2759

Re: annoucement

Hey bro I can lean on a shovel and supervise.....good luck....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DixieBoy
Replies: 10
Views: 619

Re: DixieBoy

Wondering if he landed a job yet ?

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62x39, anyone partake?
Replies: 48
Views: 5133

Re: 7.62x39, anyone partake?

Nath I guess I was being somewhat narrow minded....the caliber is reasonable to shoot because of the price and availability...the CZ's are great rifles...I have a couple in rimfire......I guess the past probably has alot to do with my "hang up".....what I listened to where not CZ's......th...
by Barcelona Rick
Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 7.62x39, anyone partake?
Replies: 48
Views: 5133

Re: 7.62x39, anyone partake?

Nath....I have never shot a 7.62 X 39 but I have listened to them for hours.....the CZ is a neat rifle just not the caliber I would want to own.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DixieBoy
Replies: 10
Views: 619

DixieBoy

Been thinking about DixieBoy....don't think he has been around for a couple of weeks....anyone know how he is doing ?

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our good friend Pitchy is,,,,,
Replies: 71
Views: 5093

Re: Our good friend Pitchy is,,,,,

Pitchy check your PM box.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: repair scratchs on SS handgun
Replies: 14
Views: 614

Re: repair scratchs on SS handgun

Joe if it is not too deep sometimes Flitz will work.....

rick
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN MEMORIAM II
Replies: 42
Views: 4642

Re: IN MEMORIAM II

Can't say I'm 100% in agreement with Terry (that brush is a little broad and ya might be poking at a few sacred cows) but I got $10 that's says Terry's going to spank someone. Chris Chris little boys get spanked.....and then only by someone that deserves respect.....come on Thieving, Lying, White T...
by Barcelona Rick
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IN MEMORIAM II
Replies: 42
Views: 4642

Re: IN MEMORIAM II

ALL THE THIEVING, LYING, WHITE TRASH AT THE ALAMO WAS DISPENSED WITH EASILY IN ONE MORNING, ALL THE SURVIVORS WERE PUT TO THE SWORD, AND ALL WERE BURNED TO ASHES TO BE DISPENSED BY THE WIND, AS THE MEXICANS TREATED THEM FOR WHAT THEY WERE. REST IN ASHES.[/quote] Mr. Murbach, I realize you are an exp...
by Barcelona Rick
Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fellas a prayer please for our 4 mo. grandson.
Replies: 54
Views: 4476

Re: Fellas a prayer please for our 4 mo. grandson.

Prayers for complete healing....

rick