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Winchester Obsolete parts and repair sites can be found on their website under the "support" tab. Your "google-fu" needn"t be all that strong!

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SNOW? Climbing? My elevated blind has regular steps... walking? That's what the rifle rack is for in the golf cart! Huge difference in my hunting in my 70s vs even my 60s!

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They keep sending me stuff too (I turn 61 in May). I will NEVER join them, no matter how much I could supposedly save. I've send their flyers back with a terse message explaining why I will never join their pathetic anti-gun/anti-freedom racket, and where they can stick their flyer. Yet the keep se...

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I've won several bottles of TB and have given them all back. It's not a powder I find useful. But... that said, I've read about it's use and the often suggested method of finding a starting load is to mark you case where the base of the bullet will sit, fill the case to that point, weigh it, multipl...

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Scott, the more I look at that little Trapper, I'm more than a little tempted to take the Cowboy45Special modified carrier out of my 17" Project Marlin and go back to 45 Colt. But I still kinda like the idea of having the option to use either cartridge. But, I still haven't had the metal finish...

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I've found no problems with my semi-buckhorn on my 16" Trapper out to 300 yards. rear sight.JPG and paired with the factory front sight, seems just about perfect. front sight.JPG Keeps the slim, svelte profile I like in a saddle scabbard or the sleeve in the back of the seat in my p/u. DSCF0024...

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Old No7 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 28, 2025 7:43 am-> That, my friends, is how we practice COLD bore shooting in Maine.[/i]
Testing the gun & load is one thing -- sometimes you gotta test the nut behind the trigger...
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"Maine," day before deer opener... brrr... sounds cold... can I get a third option?

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I have one I bought for my son in 2005, imported by EMF. 20" bbl, pretty stout chuck of steel for an octagon bbl!.

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Hmmm... I wonder which would be more in keeping with the spirit of the match, vs. strict adherence to its parameter: using my AWA Lightning rifle in .44-40; or, using my Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle in 45 Colt?

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While I generally like to shoot my 1851s in cowboy action matches... the possibility exists to shoot a match in CO this weekend on my way to Denver. Since amenities like running water are in short supply in my less than well equipped RV (aka The Black Rose), I'll be taking my SAAs and shooting smoke...

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Late November, 1970, my new bride & I were honeymooning at the Colorado River (CA/AZ border) and decided that a trail ride in the AZ desert sounded wonderful. During high school she'd been an "exercise girl" at a training stable in SoCal. I'd been a part time cowboy on a ranch during m...

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Congrats. Nice carbine. I'm intrigued by the rear sight. How it adjusts, is the brass distracting from the rear, etc.?

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Nope... I'm with OldWin... I seldom even calculate what my fuel mileage is on my personal cars or trucks... Oil changes & lube jobs are done once a year... needed or not. Sometimes, after driving in a hard rain, I'll relube it between scheduled lube jobs. My 4WD dually has just over 101K & 2...

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wvfarrier wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:04 pmThat is fearsome

My shoulder hurts just reading about it.

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I got to feel me a Pre-War and see what this is all about Its gonna feel like a late 80's Browning/Miroku......my guess. Cuz those feel good! I'm straying away from post-64 quickly. Here's an old thread that answers many of your questions: Winchester 94 Timeline? . Can't believe how much of that st...

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JimT wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:49 am
Pat C wrote: ↑Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:20 pm30 WCF came out in 1895
The barrel has the early style of marking is what he told me. He figures it was a .32 Special and someone had it rebarreled at Winchester. He's following up to see if he can get papers on it.

And the 32 Special was introduced in 1897. So maybe it was a .32-40?

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I have a cartridge blet that holds 43 rounds of my .40-90SBN for the Sharps. I got mine thru Shiloh, who shows out of stock, but Buffalo Arms shows a similar belt. Although made to hold cases based on the .45-70, mine will keep .30-30 in, tho' I think the one made for Buffalo Arms in the .40 cal mig...

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Sorry I missed all this Ted. I'm hoping you and the family are doing well. Prayers up.

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Over sleeping as caused me to miss some good shooting opportunities too :oops: Glad you got to test the Navy, I have never been to a Cowboy action shoot but I watched a few on YouTube amazing stuff 8) one thing I'd like to know is does shot size matter? I know pattern isn't a problem at that range ...

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Overslept and missed the match yesterday... didn't make that mistake today. Even made it in time to listen to the "safety meeting"... Didn't have any real trouble except that caused by one of my flasks and caps. The problem one... forgot knowing about it until it happened a couple of times...

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Good golly... Miss Molly, what a day! Test fired the 2nd Gen 1851 after having the arbor tightened up. Over the years it had loosened up to the point where the wiggle of the barrel was noticeable. After asking around, the consensus appears to be to use JB Weld to tighten the arbor in the frame. I pi...

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I was thinking if I bought a 10 mm revolver that uses moon clips , I could reload lead bullets designed for the 38 / 40, I could build them as usual , but seat and roll crimp using a 38/40 seating die , make sense ? I don't think you'd even need to roll crimp to keep bullets from pulling under reco...

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I read somebody saying the 1976-1980 M94's are some of the best years because of coil spring and other features.... I see this and am horrified at the finish..... https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1094603873 Is this what signs to come if I buy a '76-'80 gun w a particular receiver bluing process? I re...

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It's still my Combat Commander in 45Auto. Easily hid in winter clothing, and who looks at the idjit in a hawaiian shirt, cowboy boots and hat in Texas... clearly a tourist! Or as my good friend paraphrases Ray Wylie Hubbard, "...you look like some Port Aransas dope dealer..." Closest I cam...

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I'm not a southpaw, but darn that is one cool revolver!!! 8) Actually, like Doc said it really is more geared to the right-handed person than a "lefty". I'm a lefty and would find operating one awkward. I shoot right-handed, as I'm right eye dominant, but loading & unloading is handle...

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In my inexpert opinion, since I know fellars that hunt hogs with handguns, it's really more about your ability to shoot accurately at ranges you find yourself in, than a particular cartridge. I like to keep my shots inside 100 yards, so either the .357 or 45 Colt levergun will get the nod. Maybe eve...

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Doesn't even take an auto round. Any round with too light of a charge can do this, or a round with too light a crimp.

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So what exactly was loose the arbor to frame fit? I suspect that the original fit of the arbor to frame for this gun was a mite off. But... it has been shot A LOT! And although I don't shoot heavy loads, (probably fewer than 5 rounds have exceeded 15 grains of 3F with a RB) and those still w/round ...

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Of my black powder guns the 1851 Navy is favorite. The 1862 Pocket Police .36 is the second favorite. After using the '51 I can see why they liked the gun in its day. It points very naturally and the .375" ball with a full load of 3Fg under it is not to be under estimated. A lot of the cowboy ...

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A little over a year ago, I noticed the barrel on my 2nd Gen Colt 1851 was loose. Significantly so... It wiggled about 1/16th of an inch at the end of the barrel. I'm sure that if I didn't mostly use this pistol for cowboy action, it would have affected accuracy. (Totally tongue-in-cheek, as there's...

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All 3 of mine are in 45 Colt, which is a really pleasant shooting cartridge. While most of my shooting is in cowboy action and lighter loads are even more pleasant, they're quite capable of standard velocity rounds. But, with black powder light loads don't expand the case to seal the chamber, and ge...

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General rule is grease, for where it can't be refilled without disassembly, oil where it can. So grease, I use Lucas' "Red N' Tacky" synthetic. Just a dab'll do ya! Don't forget the ends of the lifter & lever springs and I put a VERY light film on the sides of the links where they'll c...

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I first went there in 1990 for a 4 day cowboy shoot... then back later in the year for the NRA BPCRS Nationals for a few years. Always a great place to visit & shoot... I've stayed in competitor housing, hauled my travel trailer and tent camped in the "primitive" area. All have their p...

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sun Mar 30, 2025 9:13 pmThere’s another forum?

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I started out shooting and collecting old Marlin lever actions, and those with straight grip stocks were always standard models, where pistol grips were deluxe special order, and cost more. So the pistol grip deluxe also cost more to buy as collectible firearms also. I think I had probably a dozen ...

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Aye, the AWA's are probably the finest of the SAA copies. The closest that have ever been built are probably the Pietta GW2s, as they are sized correctly, all the Uberti pattern guns are slightly larger then the Colt. But, thanks for starting this thread, I've learned more about the USFAs than I kne...

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:03 am

Double that!

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Sorry for the "relative's" injury, but whoever hung those targets might be partially to blame. They did A good job on getting the targets to tilt so ricochets are most likely to impact the ground first... but using hex head bolts leave projections on the face of the target that provide sur...

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I have to say, their Postal Inspectors are kick butt efficient. I had a bunch of mail stolen out of my box, including a couple of credit cards that were getting replaced. Charges were made on another card whose bill was in the same lot. That got resolved by the CC company. The Postal Inspector came...

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I have to say, their Postal Inspectors are kick butt efficient. I had a bunch of mail stolen out of my box, including a couple of credit cards that were getting replaced. Charges were made on another card whose bill was in the same lot. That got resolved by the CC company. The Postal Inspector came ...

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That I'm aware of, there's no PG Trappers offered at any time by the factory. However, it's an easy conversion. The difficulty will be finding a pistol grip lower tang & lever. The lower tang lacks the guides on the side of the lower tang that fits in slots in the post '64 top eject receiver. Bu...

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IWB Milt Sparks Summertime Special & Combat Commander, hawaiian shirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt or jacket depending on the weather. But, worn between belt & pants for comfort, as the danged jeans got too tight!

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I asked on Sunday what the barrel length is, but still don't see an answer. If I were to hazard a guess, I think it's a 16".

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Either for me. I like 'em both! Shoot either equally bad when my head's not "in the game". Shoot either equally well when it is! For a saddle gun, I like a straight grip... appearance of either is of no consequence, it's figure of wood, metal finish and balanced look that appeals to me, an...

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:43 amGod bless this nation of ours. We are heirs to a very great fortune bought for us with blood.

And seemingly, so few of us understand and appreciate that fact!

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Still good to see y'all at it! Good hunting!

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I got 1100 of these in an estate sale a couple of years ago

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The worst thing you can do is overwind 'em... I've had my 1930's pocket watch rebuilt several times due my ham-fisted winding. Congrats, I'm intimidated just opening the back of my pocket watch to blow it out once a year. I've often wondered what to use to lube it. Huh? Lighter fluid... Who'd da thu...

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