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peter richards

Great work Joe! Ain't nothin a Henry Rifle can't do in the hands of someone who knows how to use it.
Can't wait to get over there & hunt with you again next year.

peter richards

That's a great find Pop, I to would be careful with fillers. I run Trail Boss in mine.

peter richards

It may have been Nickel, my brand new second hand Uberti 73 44-40 is Nickel. I just finished slicking it up with a Pioneer Short Stroke kit to make it a race gun for SASS, getting it ready for our State Titles. The Nickel plating left it a little tight & it took some smoothing out.

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Chris, It is great to see a fellow Winchester Collector down under. Most collectors I know preach rarity & condition, that is fine for them as they started their collections 50 years ago & have their mortgages paid down & their kids raised. I have been collecting Winchesters since I was ...

peter richards

I have one in 32 Remington, they shoot well & are not something that you see everyday. When you use it at the range it is always the only one there.

peter richards

I have them in .243,.308,.338,.358 &.429. & have found them to be very good. I too have found the copper sheet much better than aluminium cans. They were very helpful & even spoke with CBE molds to make sure the .338 freechex would suit the custom mold I was having made up for my 33 WCF....

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Looks like you had a great time, sorry I couldn't get across there but it was a bit far for a weekend shoot. Counting the days until I get back to Texas in August 2014.

peter richards

I use one on my BLR when Deer & Pig hunting. It s comfortable & quick on the target. Great while walking or on my quad bike, much quicker than out taking the rifle out of a quad bike rack or boot. It take a bit of getting use to but give it a try.

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Congratulations Joe, that Coyote will look great in your Trophy room, great combination of round & rifle, I really enjoy my .356 as well. Looks a bit cold up there, we spent our chistmas camping trip swimming & canoeing to get out of the heat.

peter richards

The pix & the story tells it all, real happy you had a great trip! Did you have to drive in any snow? ollogger Ollogger I bought chains just in case but we did not need them, drove thru some ice & slush between Jackson Hole & Cody, & south of Billings on the edge of Yellowstone. It ...

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Firstly I want to thank you, the American people for making us all feel so welcome, this was my first trip to your shores & it will not be the last. I turned 40 while over there & it is a shame I took so long to get there. All my life people have told me I should have been born in the Wild W...

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You may recall my earlier post, 9 of us fellow gun enthusiasts from Australia have landed. We had a great day at the gun store in Vegas shooting stuff we don't get to see in oz & at bass pro, you guys don't realize how good you have got it. Heading up to Reno next for cabelas & the big show ...

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They are a well built budget priced rifle made in Spain by bergara, I sold a mate one in 44 magnum & he is wrapped in it, but they cost around $600 here in australia.

peter richards

Keep the ideas coming guys,mew don't want to miss anything of interest on our trip

peter richards

I will be driving the guys in a 15 seat Chevy van early November, Las Vegas to Billings, what precautions should we take with regards to snow, I have never even seen snow before.

peter richards

Charles, I picked one up 4 months ago, it shoots well with the factory peep sights, but I will pick up a scout scope for it while I am there in November. Fit & finish on mine is good, brushed nickel with a rubberised timber stock that I did not think I would like, but it is growing on me. I am i...

peter richards

What is this snow that you speak of?

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Keep the suggestions coming guys, we don't want to miss a thing on this trip. I have picked up a 1895 in 405 for my Bison Hunt, & an 1888 Marlin, I just need an 1891 Marlin to complete my Marlin Collection.

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Thanks for the replies guys, any input is much appreciated as we have limited time on the road so we need to know all the GOOD gunshops, & gun museums, particularly on our route from Las Vegas to Billings. We are also driving from Pheonix to LA, so any input in that area would be great.

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I have organised a trip for 8 Australian gun enthusiasts across the west, starting in Las Vegas on November 12, heading to the Big Reno gunshow, the the Elmer Keith museum in Boise, Jackson Hole, Afton Arch, Cody & the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre, Shiloh Sharps factory & the Custer Battle...

peter richards

Speedy recovery old savage, any excuse to meet some new lady's, enjoy your sponge baths

peter richards

I hail from Kundabung, Australia, on the east coast between Sydney & Brisbane. I am coming to visit you all in November to check out some of your gun shows & chase a bison & maybe an elk

peter richards

I am organizing a gun enthusiast trip to the USA from Australia this November & one of the stops was to be the Elmer Keith Museum at Cabela's in Boise Idaho. There were a lot of internet rumors of it's demise, but the manager at Cabela's assures me there are no plans to close it & it will st...

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I bought my 256 off Guns America last year for $700 & had it shipped out to Australia, which cost as much as the rifle. They are great fun, very short throw on the lever, you can leave your thumb on the wrist of the stock & work it with your fingers.
Pete

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Count me in spaceman, I have been chasing one of those. Since I am in Australia I would be happy to pay the post if I am the lucky winner.
Merry Christmas
Pete

peter richards

Can this be done and what would be required in addition to boring out the barrel, would you need a new carrier & bolt, I am going to short stroke it for Cas
Thanks
Pete

peter richards

We just lost a legend at 98 years of age, google her story for a great read. She lived in Port Macquarie which is the town next to me where my business is based, up to ten years ago. When her biography was released in 2001 I went to a book signing but did not stay as the line was too long & wish...

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A post here on Leverguns about this time 12 months ago introduced me to these books, which have been fascinating reading. Winchester1886 from Australia has contact with Pans family. There is another book I am half way through called 'The Legend of Pan Phillips'. They are all great reads.
Pete

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Charlie made me 4 freechex up last year, .243, .308, .338 (for 33 WCF), & .44. He was most helpful & even liased with Jim at CBE to make it match the custom mold I had ordered for 33WCF.
Pete

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Please add my name to the hat, this is a most kind offer and too good to pass up, there aren't many Sharps down under. I have an FFL in Texas should I be luck enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity and Merry Christmas.

peter richards

I picked one of these rifles up in Sydney, Australia about 5 years ago, marked Polica Prov Santa Fe. I thought it meant Santa Fe, New Mexico, but is actually for a suburb of Mexico City, Mexico. Mine was originally a 44-40, and shoots & feeds 45 ACP fine. I read somewhere that they were converte...

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Yes, a 9422 Winchester I bought when I was 14 years old back in 1987. I saved my $20 a day wages from my weekend job on a dairy farm.
I have since bought one for my oldest son, & am on the lookout for one for my yougest son.

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Just had the same problem with the same rifle. A forum member was kind enough to buy a set that was supposed to be the correct ones from Bass Pro Shop & post them to me in Australia, but they were still the wrong ones. I contacted weaver who replied that some early big bore AE's were tapped the ...

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PM sent.

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I own three F series trucks, a '56, '75 & an '02 F250. When I need help the boys at www.ford-trucks.com are very helpful.

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If you are anywhere near Sydney on the weekend of August 7 & 8 there are two meetings that may interest you. On Saturday 7th August at 1pm the SSAA Collectors Club is having a Winchester day, and the on Sunday 8th August at 10am some of the Australian members of the Winchester Arms Collectors As...

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Rusty - The freechex are a great tool, you have to buy thru ebay, seller is codarnall, & he calls them FREECHEX II. Kirk - It costs a fortune to bring a gun into Australia, the last I imported was a 95 Winchester from New Zealand about 3 years ago & the freight & customs costs were aroun...

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I have had the Triple K from Cabelas for a while & it works well from the saddle with 92's & 94's, it would'nt be hard to have straps made up to go over your back.

peter richards

I bought the last one that I know of that was sold here in oz about 3 years ago for $1600 from Roland Martyn's auction. It is in fair condition with bolts through the wrist to repair the stock, I had intended to restock it, but it has grown on me the way it is & it shoots well. Bruce Bertram fro...

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I wanted one because they are rare, & I searched all over Australia for 5 years to get one with no luck. A local Gunsmith saw my wish list about 2 years ago & said a fellow that I had never met only 4 kilometres from my house had one. Two phone calls & about 3 months later it was mine. I...

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I sell Rural Properties for a living here in Australia. My experience is that the strongest position to negotiate from is a cash position. Vendors who help finance the deal will not be as willing to negotiate. If you seek finance from a broker or other third party you will get a better deal the worl...

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Kirk,
My Model 53 is chambered for 32WCF and has a 22 inch nickel steel barrel. The serial number is 9087, and the date stamped under the barrel is 26, one year earlier tham Madis' date of 1927. I will try and get a photo over the weekend.
Pete

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Kirk, happy to help out in your survey, I have enjoyed your photography for years. My Model 65 is a rare first year of production straight grip model as shown on pg 393 of The Winchester Book. Chambered for 32 - 20, it's serial number is 1,000,927, 1933 build. The underside of the round barrel is ma...

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Looks like there is a few of us out there, my Hi - Powers full serial number is 3442, 32 remington. I got my brass from buffalo arms, cast some boolits in an original winchester 32 - 40 mould and it shoots great.

Pete

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My Stevens 425 High Power is in 32 remington. The serial number is 34xx, I have not been able to source ammo here in australia, but I have ordered dies and brass from Buffalo Arms, can't wait to see how it shoots.

peter richards

Just picked one up last month in 243, I had been looking all over Australia for one for the past 5 years, and picked this one up from a fellow who lives less than 5 klms from me. I shoots great and has already taken 3 roo's, and 1 pig.

peter richards

To show you just how tough Koalas are, let me share an age old recipe for them.
Place Koala in a large pot with a rock, boil until the rock is soft, then throw away the Koala and eat the rock.

peter richards

I picked up the Ithaca 49 lever action 22 magnum last friday. I already had the repeating model, but this one is a single shot just like a Martini. Have any of you guys used one, I have never seen one before.

peter richards

You have huge hands!

peter richards

I am trying to get an old 1886 in 33WCF up & running, I have found brass & dies, & have a mould lined up to cast bullets. I have to decide with or without gaschecks. Do I need them? I currently cast 357's & lube with alox, would that suffice, or do I need to go to the expense of a lu...

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