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To both jnyork and BigSky56; A BIG thank you for your service. If you hadn't gone there when you did, I would have had to go there at some point. I am proud to say that during my 23 years of service I too have answered the call(Iraq) and know the terrible price of freedom. I am just about to go over...

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You know Hobie, you are probably right. I try to keep a low profile when I fly, but on that particular trip I used a military style gun case and very military type locks(my first LAX flight with firearms). My haircut and military bearing probably didn't help much. It is funny as I was very concerned...

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I just recently flew out of, and into LAX with handguns and it went a lot smoother than I ever imagined. When I got to the counter, I declared the handguns and asked what they wanted me to do. I was expecting a goon squad of tsa personnel to swoop down on me and inspect my weapons. The person at the...

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I have been in that palace, and it is HUGE! I could easily see 1200 men standing on the main floor. Of course, right next door is the palace where Saddam's sons kept their tiger cages and fed the tigers women after raping them(the women, not the tigers). I have also been to Fort Hunter-Liggett and N...

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I'm in

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rjohns94; Thank You! I knew that this was the place to go! And thanks to all the posters in this thread. I really believe that this forum is the best one I've come across for the wealth and depth of knowledge in so many different areas! It truly amazes me what I find in this forum on a daily basis. ...

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Ok, People, just 'cause the Kid requested it, here are the photos http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x269/jfwlb/9-22-08003.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x269/jfwlb/9-22-08004.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x269/jfwlb/9-22-08005.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x269/jfwlb/9-22-...

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J Miller, You also might want to check out the VFW. I understand from talking to my Sergeant Major and some new friends from the American Legion last weekend that the VFW(Veterans of Foreign Wars) are very big on the whole eyesight thing. I don't know if you are a veteran or not, or if that even mat...

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Outstanding!

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I know there are some big fans of the Colt SAA on this board, so I thought I would ask here first. I just found a Colt SAA built in 1883 for sale. The seller says it was converted in the "20's/30's" by Colt to .38spc. What would be a good price for something like this? Also, what documenta...

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Mine is pretty easy. I took my initials and the initials of the city I live in. It started as my email address when I first started using the internet in the early 90's and I have been using it ever since.

JFW= John Franklin Wheeler

LB= Long Beach

=jfwlb

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Thanks for the advise, jb00_98 Unfortunately, I still can't get firefox to work right. I went to tools: options: and the setting for opening new pages in new window is checked. I even tried setting it to open in new tab and nothing changed. It still opens in the same tab. I also downloaded the add-o...

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Thanks for the replies, everybody. At least I know it's not just me! :lol: To everyone that advised to right click and choose open in new window, that's what I'm doing now, I would just rather eliminate that step. Hagler: Me too! :D :twisted: AmBraCol: I swear it used to be in the tools: options men...

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I'm not the most savvy when it comes to computers, but I've built a few and know my way around the basics. However, I'm stumped by this question. I use Firefox as my default browser, my OS is Vista 32 ultimate. before the change over happened, whenever I would click on a link in a post, it would ope...

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Thanks Pisgah, I was hoping that I was right. I don't plan on trying to modify the action at all, as it has one of the smoothest and lightest trigger pulls I have felt on a double action pistol. I was just curious, that's all. The only revolver that comes close is an old S&W Mod. 10-5 .38 specia...

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Hobie you are spot on regarding state versus federal funding.(sorry I didn't put this in my first post) I remember in 1992 when the Rodney King riots unfolded, that we were on state orders for the first 5 days or so, then under federal orders for the next 5 days or so, then back on state orders for ...

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I think I can shed a little light on this subject. There are two distinct and different oaths. One is for an original enlistment, and one for a re-enlistment. As someone else pointed out, the original oath of enlistment is binding for life(theoretically) and has not changed since I joined the Army i...

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No problem Hobie. Ysabel Kid: Just for the record, I have been in the Army now for 22 years and still counting. I'll have you know that my Drill Sergeant made me take a bath once a week, whether I thought I needed one or not! :lol: J Miller: I did take off the side plate before I put it in the washe...

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Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. I almost didn't get. Somebody tried to outbid me with about 5 minutes left on the auction. If I hadn't been watching I would be :cry: about now. Anybody know where I can pick up a pair of ivory grips for it? I found a couple of places on the 'net but the ivory...

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Sorry about that, Hobie I am suffering from a case of dementia from trying to watch the whole Lonesome Dove series at one time. :o I am into it for over a month now with no end in sight. :lol: I stand corrected and my heartfelt thanks goes out to Jaguarundi. I just researched the thread and you are ...

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I saw an ad online from another poster here about a colt saa in 22lr and 22mag not too long ago that piqued my interest. I had been looking for a single-six for a while and this seemed to fit the billl. I found out today that I won the auction and the revolver is mine pending the state mandated ten-...

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As some might remember, I picked up a S&W 65-2 not too long ago and asked for guidance on cleaning it to shoot. http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7138 Well, I didn't take any of the advice and just let it be. Yeah, I know, Stupid! I recently traveled to my parent's home(R...

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I think I saved that thread on my desktop at home, but unfortunately I am on duty this weekend(Ca. Army Nat'l Guard).

If no one else helps you out by the time I get back home tomorrow night I will look it up on my desk top and post it here.

John

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Hi all, I posted this question about a week ago under a different subject and Hobie suggested I re-post it to get better exposure. I told him I would do that night, but I have been extremely busy. I am at my parent's house in Nebraska and I am helping them around the house as well as getting tours o...

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Thanks for the replies, everyone, O.S.O.K.: good suggestions. Funny you should mention cats. They have three of them, and a barn cat from next door. I thought the same thing, but for some reason the cats don't go after the rabbits. Go figure. FWiedner: I'm with you! Thanks to all the replies here, I...

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I am visiting my parents in Nebraska until the 9th of July and have a couple of questions for you Mid-West folks out there. First: Rabbits. They have rabbits that they want to get rid of. Wild rabbits that are eating the bark off their trees. I said just let me shoot them, but my mom is a little hes...

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jdad: thanks for the info. Can you expand a little on the stock work? I have never done any work on gun stocks and I would like to try. Any good sites for tutorials? And what do I do with the Break free on the stock?

Y Kid: Thanks! There were some excellent deals there.

meanc: Thanks!

John

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Sorry people, I had one picture that I didn't upload. Here it is. http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x269/jfwlb/untitled.jpg cas: That's the story I got too. Griff: I was hoping you would chime in. I too noticed the Canadian markings on the trailer. When I saw the pictures, I thought that he must ha...

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Thanks, piller, I'll try that.

John

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+1 for the pics

I would think that would be kind of top heavy for just walking around with it slung on your shoulder and kind of awkward to get into shooting position with. I am probably wrong, it's just hard to picture. It does sound really interesting though.

John

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I attended a firearm auction a couple of weeks ago and picked up these three beauties: The top one is a Rossi SRC (but no sr? :?: ) in .357 mag. and 20" barrel. The Auctioneer said it has had an action job and that the previous owner was a SASS shooter. The ser. # is in the K075xxx range, any w...

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I know that some of the regular posters on here are long haul truckers, so I have a question for you all(or anyone,really). I received an email from my mother, who always passes on the chain emails like all mothers do. This one had some stupid story about a trucker who ran off the road. I won't bore...

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Thanks everybody for the replies! Irish_Cop, Noah,and Ray: Thanks for the additional tips on how to get the gunk out. Unfortunately, I live in a condo, and leaving kerosene or other noxious chemicals would not only stink up the house but would probably result in my neighbors calling the cops on me t...

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Thanks for all the info! I am not a very good gunsmith, so I don't think I will try to take it completely apart to clean it. Jaguarundi, you hit the nail on the head with your P. D. trade-in comment. The backstrap is marked "MASS. STATE POLICE". I think I will try your dishwasher suggestio...

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Here's the deal: I recently purchased a used S&W Model 65-2. While I am ussualy a semi-auto man, I have bought 2 new revolvers before, a S&W 625, and a Dan Wesson pistol Pack. This revolver has me stumped on a couple of things. 1. How can I find out when it was manufactured? The serial # is ...

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If I might reccomend a book, read LONE SURVIVOR by Marcus Luttrell. This is one they SHOULD make a movie from, but probably won't. +1 for Lone Survivor! Outstanding book! I was lucky enough to get in on a group buy for autographed copies of this book. Am anxiously awaiting my copy. if anybody wants...

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Thanks for clarifying that, Hobie. I thought I had read that information online, but I wasn't sure I had understood it completely. Anybody know anything about the flip-up rear site? I always thought that the buckhorn site was standard; is this an option or was it put on after the rifle was purchased...

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Thanks for the info, Nate.

John

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Thanks for the reply's, Nate and jdad. I agree with the krylon job, I just wanted to make sure. Nate: I researched the rifle and it seems as though the rifle is chambered in .32 winchester rimfire. I also found that the original rifles were sold with both a rimfire and a centerfire firing pin. One o...

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I picked up a marlin 1892 in .32 WRF recently. From the serial #, I believe it was manufactured in 1901. I have already researched the ammo and it is hard to find and expensive. I also found a replacement firing pin that will let me shoot .32 short and long I believe. The questions I have are as fol...

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No problem.

The title and author are: Sundown at Coffin Rock
by Raymond K. Paden

Hope that helps.

John

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I saved that story to my hard drive the last time I saw it posted.

I would post it here, but it's about seven pages long. If anybody wants it, I can email it, just pm me or reply to this post. Or if there's enough interest, I can post it here.

John

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A word of advise on that Bulldog. Here's my story. While stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC in the 80's, I bought a Bulldog Pug. When I finally got around to shooting it, I went to the local indoor range and bought some of their range special reloads. I started shooting it, and dang if the cylinder would bi...

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kimwcook,

nice bowie's! Since I see a maker's mark on your knives, I assume you sell them also. How much for that SASS Bowie? Me likey!

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Dang it, now you all made me have to go drag out my knives from storage just so I could remember what I had(and to look at them again). I'll just post the ones I think go good with levers: The first two are Swamp rats knives. I don't remember the models. They are Heavy duty knives, very thick and st...

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Thanks Killer Kanuck, that's good info!

rangerider7, thanks for that also, I'll keep it in mind and see if he will go any lower.

Thanks again

John

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Thanks for the info awp101

By any chance do you know if the problems you had with yours are commonplace and also is there a way to check for these problems without loading and firing the weapon?

John

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Here's the story: I have a line on a Marlin 1892 in .32WRF The gut wants $750 for it. It looks to be in "OK" shape, the metal is a pretty uniform brown in color, and the wood is pretty dark, but it looks original. I did not get a chance to look at the bore, but will do that tomorrow. I cyc...

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Thanks for the explanations, Joe and leverguns, I didn't even notice about the checkering until you mentioned it. I do recall now that the seller did say something about the checkered stock when I bought it, but I didn't understand what he was talking about. Now I do.

Thanks,
John

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Thanks, guys for all the compliments! Up until Jan. All I had was the '94, and then the bug hit hard! I've had the trapper for over ten years and still haven't shot her, but that will change real soon. Thanks greg807 for finding that for me! I saved it so I don't forget again. bsaride- Unfortunately...

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