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by salvo
Fri May 28, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AR7
Replies: 19
Views: 2581

Re: OT - AR7

I have an Charter Arms AR7 I bought around 1976 shoots about anything I put in it. The feed lip angle on the magazine is the trick. Try wrapping electric tape around the magazine so it pushes the magazine away from the receiver making the feed angle steeper. If that helps feeding adjust the magazin...
by salvo
Fri May 28, 2010 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AR7
Replies: 19
Views: 2581

Re: OT - AR7

I have an Charter Arms AR7 I bought around 1976 shoots about anything I put in it. The feed lip angle on the magazine is the trick. Try wrapping electric tape around the magazine so it pushes the magazine away from the receiver making the feed angle steeper. If that helps feeding adjust the magazine...
by salvo
Thu May 27, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3181

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

Thanks, I'm going to keep an eye out for others. To bad the
45's have cylinder throat problems. Feel like I'm missing out on something not having a 45 Colt.
by salvo
Thu May 27, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3181

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

Thanks Joe, I have not dry fired, going to put some fired rounds in and see what the trigger trips at as soon as I finish cleaning it and get it back together.
by salvo
Thu May 27, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3181

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

Well I bought the old girl. Thanks for all the help! I totally misjudged the condition, I’ll have to jump it up from 85% to at least a solid 95%. Gave it a good check out at the gun shop, barrel perfect, cylinder gap .003, timing and barrel/cylinder alignment perfect, cylinder throats all right at ....
by salvo
Thu May 27, 2010 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement sights for Winchester 94?
Replies: 8
Views: 1937

Re: Replacement sights for Winchester 94?

I would look for a fold down Marbles rear sight so it would be out of the way when using the tang sight. Marlin puts them on their 1895's should be plenty of spares in this crowd :D
by salvo
Wed May 26, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3181

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M Any Info?

Good info guys.
I found Lee's Wright up after Googling, can't find any thing as far as DOM with the serial #.
by salvo
Wed May 26, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3181

Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M Any Info?

Thanks, I forget about Google :oops:
What happened to yours Joe?
by salvo
Wed May 26, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Replies: 24
Views: 3181

OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)

Stumbled across Blue Interarms Virginian Dragoon .44 mag. Probably 85% pretty sure it has a 7.5" Barrel.
Never seen one before. Tell me about them and what a good offer to make on one of these?
by salvo
Tue May 25, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
Replies: 23
Views: 3600

Re: OT - Machete Modifications

Thanks!
Can't wait to see your projects adirondakjack and 20cows.
by salvo
Sun May 23, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on a big bore lever action and cartridge?
Replies: 38
Views: 6066

Re: Opinion on a big bore lever action and cartridge?

Browning 1886 in 45/70
Rifle or saddle ring carbine. Like the original, no tang safety or rebounding hammer!
Here is my SRC

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by salvo
Wed May 19, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT topic but good news(for me)
Replies: 29
Views: 3080

Re: OT topic but good news(for me)

You made my day, Congrats!
by salvo
Tue May 18, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone like gold-dot front sights on their revolvers?
Replies: 9
Views: 1096

Re: Anyone like gold-dot front sights on their revolvers?

I'm with Terry, put a shallow V notch rear blade and gold bead on my 7.5" Redhawk back in the mid 80's Worthless set up as far as I'm concerned.
by salvo
Wed May 12, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
Replies: 23
Views: 3600

Re: OT - Machete Modifications

I just found it at Barnes & Nobles yesterday. Here's a better price at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref= ... 0896892956
by salvo
Wed May 12, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Knife Stropping
Replies: 17
Views: 1173

Re: OT: Knife Stropping

I have been using card board. Been meaning to buy a leather strop. Ruana Knives sells a nice one.
by salvo
Wed May 12, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
Replies: 23
Views: 3600

Re: OT - Machete Modifications

Thanks guys,
Jeremy have you read the book $50 Knife Shop? He's got what he call's a one brick forge! Pretty usefull and simple, I'm going to make one.
by salvo
Tue May 11, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
Replies: 23
Views: 3600

Re: OT - Machete Modifications

Thank for the kind words! I really enjoyed this little project. I went by the book store and found a book called "$50 Knife Shop" by Wayne Goddard, hey the price is right:)
I'll let you know what is next!
by salvo
Tue May 11, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountain Meadows Massacre
Replies: 37
Views: 3825

Re: Mountain Meadows Massacre

I was born in St. George, both sides of my family lines go way back in the morman religion. My older brother has most of the family pictures from way back and has them all hanging in a room he calls "The Big Love" room :lol: I was babtised into the Church but have never been very active. B...
by salvo
Tue May 11, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
Replies: 23
Views: 3600

OT - Machete Modifications

Machete Modifications I have wanted to give knife making a try, but get a little overwhelmed with the process, especially the forging part. So I figured I could try simply modifying an existing knife to get my feet wet. I was buying a few odds and ends (Disposable Tools) at Harbor Freight last week ...
by salvo
Mon May 10, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: WINNER ! ! Book Giveaway - "GHOST TOWNS"
Replies: 22
Views: 2837

Re: OT: Memorial Day Book Giveaway - "GHOST TOWNS"

Toss my name in the hat. That looks like a good book, thanks!
by salvo
Mon May 10, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Proud Dad
Replies: 11
Views: 939

Re: OT - Proud Dad

I think that's just great! Hopefully, she'll take some of her Dad's conservative upbringing into her job.... :wink: She will TTT :D I just gave her my Ruger Single Six today. It was the first handgun that I bought, been with me since 1981 and I felt she more than deserved it. All she asked with a b...
by salvo
Mon May 10, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Proud Dad
Replies: 11
Views: 939

Re: OT - Proud Dad

Thanks! She wants to so she probably will, if she sets her mind on it she makes it happen.
I think she likes the idea of a two year break! Were she can get a full time job in her profession, instead of school and work.
by salvo
Mon May 10, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Proud Dad
Replies: 11
Views: 939

OT - Proud Dad

My oldest daughter Asti, graduated with her Masters degree in educational counseling on Saturday from UNLV, top of her class! We were invited to a meet and great afterwards and the head of the department asked Asti if she wants a place in the Doctorate program that will be starting in two years. Pro...
by salvo
Sat May 08, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - She Finally Graduated!
Replies: 17
Views: 1380

Re: OT - She Finally Graduated!

Tell her congratulations for us :D :lol:
I'm heading out the door for my daughters graduation right now.
by salvo
Thu May 06, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought This One
Replies: 4
Views: 623

Re: Bought This One

Congrats! Wish my 1949 336A looked that good :D
by salvo
Thu May 06, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special – Range report
Replies: 15
Views: 1539

Re: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special – Range report

Congrats, that's a fine looking revolver! I have two of the Lipsey's and just can't seem to put them down. Great all around packing sidearm!
by salvo
Wed May 05, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 trigger job
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

Re: Browning 1886 trigger job

I polished the sear, adjusted & polished the sear notch on the hammer and cut 1.5 coils from the hammer spring. Went from 6+ pounds to 3.5 pounds. Here is a thread that will help.

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... 86#p318610
by salvo
Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Got my Ruger Vaquero back today, Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 653

Re: OT- Got my Ruger Vaquero back today, Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds as though you got them dialed in. Pictures and a range report will be required :D
by salvo
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Any knowledgeable coin collectors around the campfire?
Replies: 2
Views: 329

Re: OT - Any knowledgeable coin collectors around the campfire?

I would hang on to that one! It shows the year, many do not. Also it looks to be 50% off struck, another bonus.
Want to double your money :D
by salvo
Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Possible new handgun purchase.
Replies: 9
Views: 1152

Re: OT- Possible new handgun purchase.

I liked my 5.5" Lipsey's so much that I got the 4 5/8" too!
Build quality on both is top notch.
by salvo
Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 417379

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

You got it Jason. PM me your address and I'll get it right out.
by salvo
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 417379

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

Up for grabs, .30 Carbine, Once Fired Brass 100ct.
by salvo
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old computer died
Replies: 19
Views: 1904

Re: Old computer died

Thank goodness you backed it up! Sure would have hated for you to loose all those pictures of the great looking ladies you associate with:D
by salvo
Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-I've almost sold all of my centerfire rifles
Replies: 17
Views: 2183

Re: OT-I've almost sold all of my centerfire rifles

Sumatra is my favorite!
by salvo
Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
Replies: 581
Views: 417379

Re: PAY IT FORWARD

41 Redhawk, I'll take the Pachmayer Grip and Fore end.
I'll PM you, Thanks!

I'll post something up once I get home.
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
Replies: 22
Views: 2773

Re: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?

Blaine, If they are already at $200.00 thats great! I should have waited awhile. All I bought extra was a protective snap on case and a car charger.
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
Replies: 22
Views: 2773

Re: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?

It's pretty big for a phone, the actual part of the screen that gets used is 3 1/4" x 1 7/8" but is extremely sharp and clear, the brightness adjust automatically. As long as your eyesight is good or corrected like mine, you soon forget your looking at a little screen. Some YouTube videos ...
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
Replies: 22
Views: 2773

Re: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?

I have one BlaineG, best phone I have ever had. GPS is great, you can speak the address or what you want to find and the GPS takes you there. You can type it in if you want to. Google, Google maps even the browser are tied to each other, if you look up a gun shop on the web, just touch the phone num...
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers up for Lefty Dude
Replies: 41
Views: 3022

Re: Prayers up for Lefty Dude

My thoughts and prayers are with Lefty Dude and his family.
Please keep us updated, thanks Griff.
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!
Replies: 14
Views: 1096

Re: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!

:lol:
My two were red and tan also, Neptune and Sassy, I sure still miss those two.
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - AVATAR
Replies: 45
Views: 4240

Re: MOVIES - AVATAR

Joe, I ran over to Target after work yesterday and picked it up, the wife and I watched it last night too. Great movie, I would love to see it on the big screen!
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi's new 30-30
Replies: 11
Views: 1677

Re: Rossi's new 30-30

If Rossi would configure a few like the Marlin Marauder and Texans I bet they would sell a boat load.
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Levergun
Replies: 20
Views: 2266

Re: 1st Levergun

My first lever, well my first gun is a 1949 336A, that my Dad gave me when I was 12 after shooting my first Mule Deer with it. Love that old rifle, you picked out a good one, congrats and welcome!
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perfect revolver/pistol??
Replies: 103
Views: 14047

Re: Perfect revolver/pistol??

Your a lucky man rjohns94, I've been drooling at that one for a few days now. I'm glad you got it, congrats!
by salvo
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!
Replies: 14
Views: 1096

Re: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!

To bad your test medium got eaten, dogs will be dogs :D Your story reminded me of a funny one about 20 years ago. I had two Doberman's that I brought with me to a family get together on the ranch in Utah, it was just after deer season and I fixed up one of those big zip lock bags full of fresh venis...
by salvo
Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just found a receiver sight I didn't know I had.
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Re: Just found a receiver sight I didn't know I had.

Hey Joe if you decide you want to sell it, I have a 1953 Model 94 that's been looking for a vintage Lyman :)
by salvo
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi :)
Replies: 31
Views: 2992

Re: Hi :)

Welcome to the fire!
by salvo
Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)
Replies: 26
Views: 2800

Re: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)

Excellent!
by salvo
Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pugsley the rifle...?
Replies: 4
Views: 711

Re: Pugsley the rifle...?

And here is the wright up I did in "The one sticky" above.

http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.org ... _mods.html