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by Griff
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PA State Silhouete Match
Replies: 12
Views: 2478

Beautiful rifles. Beautiful range, but... what're those things coverin' everybody's arms? :P
by Griff
Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have too many Winchester 94s now!!! w/ photo
Replies: 21
Views: 4543

Yep, I certainly do know how it can get a little outta control. But, tell us a little more about that half mag carbine.
by Griff
Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have too many Winchester 94s now!!! w/ photo
Replies: 21
Views: 4543

Victor,
I don't think it's possible. Why I only see 13, and not a rifle among them! With over 30, I'm Winch 94 rich. But, even I have some variety, although I've not seen a carbine with a short mag like that 2nd from the right. :wink:
by Griff
Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun Sights
Replies: 23
Views: 5817

My favorite front sight is a globe w/post, such as this one on my custom Winchester 94: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/sightview.jpg Side view: http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Frontsight.jpg This sight started out as a Shiloh Sharps globe w/the post & ball. I filed o...
by Griff
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1893
Replies: 11
Views: 2860

Very Nice.
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My gunshow find
Replies: 8
Views: 2360

Great find, looking forward to photos AND range report!
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey, ScottT
Replies: 6
Views: 1699

Receibed my .30 Soupcan mold. looking firward to a couple days in the casting room.
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 94 refinished at long last!
Replies: 22
Views: 4067

WOW! is llike an understatement. My projects have fallen victim to my wifes scrutiny of my disposable income. :oops:

I'm glad someone is getting theirs done.
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Check OutThis Gripmaker's Work
Replies: 27
Views: 5968

Hmmmm, since he doesn't do Colts, Where would one buy American Holly in a large enough chunk to make a pair of one-piece grips for one's '51 Navy? Dunno. I'm about to send the grip frame of my Cimarron 1872 Open Top to Bar S for some TruIvory. I've been contemplating that also, but w/three to have ...
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help identify case failure. Pic. headstamp pic added.
Replies: 25
Views: 4370

Hopefully I'm not overusing an old saw, but: "Widsom is often only gained thru experience, and a lot of that as a direct result of bad judgement." Hope yer F-I-L gained some wisdom. Don't know exactly; might be eastern bloc surplus. Surely someone more famaliar w/such will chime in. Doesn'...
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Check OutThis Gripmaker's Work
Replies: 27
Views: 5968

Hmmmm, since he doesn't do Colts, Where would one buy American Holly in a large enough chunk to make a pair of one-piece grips for one's '51 Navy?
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't understand cant
Replies: 17
Views: 3474

The only time canting a firearm worked with any degree of repeatibility and accuracy was when I was in-country during VN. I carried a Thompson 1928-A1 w/30 rnd stick mags. By holding it w/the mag base pointed to the left, muzzle jump (caused mainly by the bolt slamming rearward), was more efectively...
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engraved Winchester Model 94.
Replies: 15
Views: 3996

Gun Smith wrote:...a Winchester book that says the first commeratives were in 1964. Does that apply to the engraved model that I saw too?
No, the "Antique" and "Classic" were just fancied up models. The Wyoming Diamond Jubilee" was the 1st "commemorative."
by Griff
Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engraved Winchester Model 94.
Replies: 15
Views: 3996

Yep, with gold loading gate, it would be 1965's "Antique".

About like so:
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and:
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by Griff
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - gun control as racism
Replies: 12
Views: 3087

Well put Ysabel Kid.
by Griff
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather on levers
Replies: 24
Views: 5083

With enough levers to outfit a couple of squads, I have yet to wrap one with leather. Not because of any animus, as I like the look, but I have rather fat fingers and have no real need to do so. However, I do recall a mention that certain tanning chemicals are to be avoided in contact with metal par...
by Griff
Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Huh?
Replies: 22
Views: 4317

I think ya'll are bein' a might hard on a fellar. Why, I'm sure he meant 1000-1500 a year. And, gosh, maybe it's the only one he's ever seen!

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Good one, Scott64A. :lol:
by Griff
Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester parts needed
Replies: 3
Views: 932

I don't know if the repro parts work in originals. However, it you talk to Lisa @ VTI, she'll probably know. You might also try some of the folks on this list: Winchester Obsolete Parts.
by Griff
Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New Colt SAA Initial Cleaning ?? (pics. Added)
Replies: 26
Views: 4730

I just got back from eatin' dinner and saw your post and all the responses. You done got good advice. Pretty gun. Gosh, that brings back memories. I picked up a new "Colt" this past monday. A Signature Series 1851. Yep, it's the same, even with this "almost Colt." Congrats. Edit:...
by Griff
Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brazil-made or Italy-made Model 92 Lever Action?
Replies: 20
Views: 5059

I have 3 Rossis. 2 from the days of Interarms, and an EMF imported one. All three functioned fine out of the box, but using them for cowboy action shooting they required some slicking up and refitting to maintain their reliability. I've not had the opportunity to fondle one of the ArmiSport (Italian...
by Griff
Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Winchester or NOT?
Replies: 21
Views: 3683

The answer to your first question is yes. But much later than your serial number indicates. (1906) When you say the "tang", are you referring to the upper or lower? According to my Madis' " The Winchester Book , the upper tang should have the hole for a tang sight. And should be marke...
by Griff
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Postman dropped off another Ballard
Replies: 28
Views: 5316

Vall, Again with the beautiful Ballard. Those are gorgeous. Since you're tied up with deer season, and mine's in default this year, you should send me that antique and let me do the range report for ya! 8) It's tough work, but I'm up to it. I'll even generously offer to cover the return shipping. :l...
by Griff
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll make your choice of iron sights
Replies: 21
Views: 5017

I think the flatter versions work best for quick target acquisition. However, several guys swear by tang peep sights. I just think that you're likely to overlook a target or 5 if you leave a blind spot on yer rear sight. But, since I've never tried, I really don't KNOW. My son used this version on h...
by Griff
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Cylinder Converter In A Brass Frame A Bad Idea!
Replies: 15
Views: 3057

Did you say brass framed 1858 Remington clone? Ain't seen one, and while the Remington is probably the stronger between it and it's brass framed .44 Colt counterpart, I wouldn't trust one in brass to hold up to even Cowboy loads. Sides, are ya loading into the 35 grain neighborhood with 3F on a regu...
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sixgun Shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 4580

Mutt wrote:Maybe I missed something. But I always thought if shooting to the left , move the REAR sigjt to the LEFT Shooting to the right, move Rear sight to the right. Maybe Ive gone NUTS. //??????? Muttt :oops:
Move the front sight in the direction you are shooting, move the rear in the opposite.
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Budweiser Clydesdales
Replies: 14
Views: 2958

Fresh out of horseshoeing school I apprenticed for several months with the guy that did the Disneyland clydesdales in Anaheim, CA. Quite the experience. They're the smallest of the "draft" breeds. They average 18.5 hands at the whithers (top of the foreleg shoulders) and run 1800lbs. or a ...
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sixgun Shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 4580

I found a couple of pics of two pards I took up in IL earlier this year that show the "squaw grip" pretty well. They both seem to hold it a little higher than I do, but then it's all a matter or personal comfort. As you can see in "High Brass'" picture, after cocking the revolver...
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sixgun Shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 4580

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by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sixgun Shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 4580

Your last picure is correct. (Glad to hear Jim agrees!) :P :lol: :oops: Now for the supporting hand; I overlap the fingers of my right with the left, placing my left index just under my right index along the bottom of the trigger guard, using the 1st knucle for weight support, sort of a modified gol...
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody seen these molds/interesting site.
Replies: 10
Views: 2764

I've been playing on there fir about a year trying ti settlle on a design for my Sharps, but not taking orders. May go to a Hoch Mold.
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions about Ranchdog bullets
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

If you wanna see some other designs and a few more choices, visit Cast Boolits forum and look at their group buys. If I read it right the "Junior's Soup Can" molds are in. I'm lookin' forward to these!
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surprised more people didn't make the jump over here.
Replies: 29
Views: 6365

Gosh, emails, fences and radar to keep the riff-raff out, and I just drove on over in a big truck; must have made iit before the "intellectual powerhouses" figured to keep out folks like me! :evil:
by Griff
Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll make your choice of iron sights
Replies: 21
Views: 5017

Although I marked the tang peep, there are firearms that I prefer a full-buckhorn and ones where I prefer the semi-buckhorn. One size does NOT fit all.
by Griff
Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can I do for a bad 25-35 bore?
Replies: 12
Views: 3083

Reline or re-barrrel. I'd re-lline of you're wantin'' to keep its condition "as-as" except for the bore. If I was going to re-barrel, I'd think about re-finishing the whole gun. Consider "Colt1849" here @ Leverguns.com for that type of project, I don't know if he re-lines.
by Griff
Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE---------- Need some prayers in a hurry
Replies: 34
Views: 7217

Prayers up fir a full and speedy recovery.
by Griff
Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting to get the hang of it.
Replies: 14
Views: 2830

Very nice.
by Griff
Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sixgun Shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 4580

As EdinCT said, focusing on the sights and letting the target blur works for me also. And, I can't shoot from the icosoles triangle position, I find the Weaver stance works best for me. I can use the same basic footwork for shooting a rifle offhand as the pistol. I'm just more comfortable. For other...
by Griff
Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poll - Does anyone here have only one ....
Replies: 39
Views: 8819

Need to add "none of the above" :oops:
by Griff
Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Sixgun Shooting
Replies: 22
Views: 4580

Without observing you, I would say you're either gripping too tightly, or not pulling straight back on the trigger. Don't squeeze or "milk" the grip as you let off the shot.
by Griff
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First CAS shoot today,GREAT!!
Replies: 16
Views: 4036

It varies from club to club. IIRC, 12 is the age for most of the larger shoots. And, now they have a class for the real younsters, don't even need all the guns. .22s and .410s are ok. See page 13 under "Age Based Categories" for "Buckaroos" in the Shooter's Handbook . My son star...
by Griff
Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: welcome Kansas Ed
Replies: 3
Views: 1161

Welcome from me also.
by Griff
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Presidential Candidate thinks like you?
Replies: 41
Views: 8898

77% for Thompson and surprisingly: Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) - 69.81% Colorado Representative Tom Tancredo (R) - 69.81% California Representative Duncan Hunter (R) - 67.92% None of which makes me want to vote for them. Although, I disagree with Pres. Bush on a number of issues, I...
by Griff
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-SAA?
Replies: 27
Views: 7426

I have to say, that "MSRP" is just like on autos, your negotiating skills will determine the price you pay. I bought my last NIB Colt SAA for $650. It was a 1979 production, and this was in 1994. The last quoted price I had for a NEW 2nd gen was $1200, with a recent production 3rd gen unde...
by Griff
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stoney Point shooting sticks
Replies: 9
Views: 2667

I make my own sticks. Using any type oak, or other suitable hardwood, http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/X-Sticks.jpg (these are unfinished cherry, made for the prone position. I build 3 sizes, prone, sitting, kneeling. Each pair made to order, don't keep any in stock, sales are few and f...
by Griff
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rumor is Henry will bring out a 30-30 in 2008
Replies: 14
Views: 4405

aussie wrote:Griff, are you saying that Henry rifles are not made in the US?
aussie.
No, just that I ain't bought one, and am not likely to! They are free to name their company anything they want, and I'm free not to spend my hard-earned dinero with 'em.
by Griff
Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rumor is Henry will bring out a 30-30 in 2008
Replies: 14
Views: 4405

Probably be Solid Brass, with a High Shine and weight 4,000 lbs. :wink: Why nothing they offer interests me. That and I just thinks it's just wrong to call themselves "Henry" and not even offer their namesake. I might, and probably am, forgoing the opportunity to own a fine rifle, US made...
by Griff
Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First CAS shoot today,GREAT!!
Replies: 16
Views: 4036

I went to a CAS shoot today also. I was offered to borrow the guns, (one fellar had all that I would need) but in Rugers. I've never gotten used to the "no half-cock" and action, so I declined. All I did all day was count misses and pickup brass. I still had a load of fun. They were all &q...
by Griff
Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-SAA?
Replies: 27
Views: 7426

Generally speaking, the run-of-the-mill, NIB Colt SAA is nicely finished, (as good as they get), will shoot, function and give YEARS of good trouble-free service. (As with anything, they can come in yellow). Accuracy is probably as good as anyone's with similar sights. (Sure the adj. sights on a Rug...
by Griff
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Lever-not a repeater.
Replies: 22
Views: 6382

Looking forward to the range report! :P
by Griff
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-SAA?
Replies: 27
Views: 7426

But... having a tuned, well fitted COLT is absolutely heaven. How are they when they're factory stock? The MSRP of $1290 is a little high for a gun that you need to send to a gunsmith to have it tuned. I guess I should have been more specific. A "tuned" CAS gun uses slightly different tim...

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