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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bill Jordan video
- Replies: 11
- Views: 805
Re: Bill Jordan video
IIRC he accidentally shot a BP officer named Rector? Or, reeder...something like that. The round passed through a wall and hit the guy in the head As described by John Rector's daughter: Hello I am here to tell you that the story of Bill Jordan accidentally shooting a fellow Border Patrol officer i...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Great-Great-Great Grandfather
- Replies: 8
- Views: 768
Re: My Great-Great-Great Grandfather
I was cruising the net looking for some information on an old cemetery where some of my kin are buried and found a link to a site called "findagrave". I searched for my Great-Great-Great Grandfather Eli T. Brison ( He was from Tennessee) because I did not know where he was buried at. Turn...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to
- Replies: 15
- Views: 764
Re: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to
That would be my paternal grandmother, born in Birmingham UK in 1880 and died here in Australia in 1972 - I was 23 then.
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lest We Forget . . .
- Replies: 12
- Views: 718
Re: Lest We Forget . . .
Bruce S: location?? I looked up the UK cemeteries at Ypres, Passendale, Gallipoli, and the Somme. Could not find the building. Same for the French at Verdun. Is it the Australian National War Memorial?? Thanks. Nice poem and picture. Can you explain what is in this picture? JBowen Correct Ray, it's...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lest We Forget . . .
- Replies: 12
- Views: 718
Lest We Forget . . .
https://scontent.fper8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/400472168_7137431066307244_989686320826981569_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=DQT0v4TRO84AX-ydtia&_nc_ht=scontent.fper8-1.fna&oh=00_AfD-BnVWg-9lv7VtiUjGGSZRYajOwiJA8_p4DbKAuuNMyw&oe=655313C0 They went with...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23613
Re: Binoculars
I have a pair of German Hensoldt 8 x 30s like these that I carry when out in the bush - very rugged and good optics. The rubber lens caps on mine are long gone.
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Action shotgun ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1610
Re: Lever Action shotgun ?
"These were only made between 1929 - 1932 as a stockholder's promotional firearm. Marlin offered the Model 410 as a free gun with the purchase of four shares of Marlin preferred stock at $25 per share. Manufactured between 1929 and 1932, a unique venture for the Marlin Company, this lever acti...
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boy, Does 55 Years Play Tricks on the Memory
- Replies: 10
- Views: 616
Re: Boy, Does 55 Years Play Tricks on the Memory
Our canister round for the 20 pounder main armament on the Centurion tank had only 600* steel pellets made from 3/8" diameter steel rod, 1/2" long. It left the muzzle at 3000fps and, like your M336 round, was affective to 250 yards. Great stuff, and we also carried one up the spout at all ...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High Gloss Stainless Single Six
- Replies: 6
- Views: 270
Re: High Gloss Stainless Single Six
Thanks for all the replies. After posting I found this discussion on the RimfireCentral site: OP: I just bought a Ruger single six convertible with both cylinders used but shot little almost perfect shape for $325. It has a 6.5" barrel and adjustable sights. It has the brown wood grips. The com...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High Gloss Stainless Single Six
- Replies: 6
- Views: 270
High Gloss Stainless Single Six
My LGS has a used New Model Single six 22LR/22WMR convertible with a very high gloss stainless finish. These things aren't exactly growing wild in Australia but all the stainless ones I've seen had a matte finish. I'm just wondering if it may be one of a special run or whether a previous owner polis...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 3:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Share photos of locals for the season
- Replies: 21
- Views: 729
Re: Share photos of locals for the season
Wow! Those kangaroos are big…..are they like, all over the place? These are part of a mob of Western Greys that live in a reserve of about 100 acres opposite our home in the suburbs of Mandurah, WA. Any time I drive through rural areas in the SW I'll see some, especially around dawn and dusk . . . ...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Share photos of locals for the season
- Replies: 21
- Views: 729
Re: Share photos of locals for the season
Always some of these around. https://scontent.fper8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.18169-9/11377113_10152863294972644_8580283457379237196_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&cb=99be929b-59f725be&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=M_1uX5Fw5OQAX9uXTVB&_nc_ht=scontent.fper8-1.fna&oh=00_AfC2H3wZq96cTvmRUSm6PtV3...
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi r92 with the 1776 flag on the reciever?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win. M70 Sniper rifle WW2?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 721
Re: Win. M70 Sniper rifle WW2?
Article: The Military Model 70: A Forgotten Sniper Rifle:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/conten ... per-rifle/
https://www.americanrifleman.org/conten ... per-rifle/
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi 92 Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1352
Re: Rossi 92 Questions
[quote =bcraig post_id=971524 time=1686400959 user_id=6514] I am thinking about getting a New Rossi 92 in 357 Magnum/38 special but I have a few questions before I buy. First off are the newer 92 rifles made by Rossi or does Taurus make 92 rifles as well ? Thanks [/quote] A Bit Of History "Ross...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
- Replies: 19
- Views: 695
Re: So Proud Of My Daughter
Well done, congratulations to both of you.
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawn Mowin'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 809
Re: Lawn Mowin'
Since moving to town this 1975 vintage 14" Scott Bonner is all I need:
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scottish ancestry ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 965
Re: Scottish ancestry ?
My paternal great grandparents were from Montrose in Forfarshire (now Angus) - they came to Australia in the 1850s
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A few visitors . . .
- Replies: 3
- Views: 310
A few visitors . . .
. . . came to browse on my neighbour's lawn yesterday.
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oh Nath...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 905
Re: Oh Nath...
Foxes were introduced into Australia in the mid 1800s for recreational hunting and spread rapidly throughout the country with significant impacts on native species, lambs, poultry, etc This is the result of a weekend shoot in the Williams district of WA, in March 2020. https://sportingshooter.com.au...
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New leverguns from Pedersoli.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1456
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question for gamekeeper
- Replies: 12
- Views: 464
Re: Question for gamekeeper
The Union Flag dates from 1606 and was changed in 1801 to include the red saltire cross of St Patrick's Flag for Ireland.
https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispe ... n_Flag.htm
https://www.royal.uk/union-jack
https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispe ... n_Flag.htm
https://www.royal.uk/union-jack
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy AUSTRALIA DAY.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 160
Re: Happy AUSTRALIA DAY.
Thank you GK . .
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2080
Re: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
Sixty was 13 years ago for me . . . lots of aches and pains and more than a few repairs have taken place since. I'm off to hospital tomorrow for knee replacement surgery, should be able to start marathon training sometime in the the new year :wink: Well, marathon training is definitely on hold, rec...
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Have any of you guys seen a new book on the '95 Winchester?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 324
Re: Have any of you guys seen a new book on the '95 Winchester?
Only this, which was published in 2019: https://www.militarytrader.com/militaria-collecting-101/book-review-winchester-model-1895-last-of-the-classic-lever-actions https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2564fb_8a43983e12c247d5a44ba138bcb82292~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_532,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/Wincheste...
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2080
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2080
Re: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
Sixty was 13 years ago for me . . . lots of aches and pains and more than a few repairs have taken place since.
I'm off to hospital tomorrow for knee replacement surgery, should be able to start marathon training sometime in the the new year
I'm off to hospital tomorrow for knee replacement surgery, should be able to start marathon training sometime in the the new year
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to clean "Brass" receiver?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1384
Re: How to clean "Brass" receiver?
According to various online sources, those 66 Centennials are gold plated . . . If that's really the case I would avoid any sort of abrasive polish like Brasso. https://vault.si.com/vault/1966/04/18/modern-replicas-of-two-old-winchesters-are-offered-to-shooters-and-collectors http://www.chuckhawks.c...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894 legacy with crossbolt.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 475
Re: 1894 legacy with crossbolt.....
I had one with the cross bolt safety, a fine looking accurate rifle that would occasionally misfire due to light strikes - a rebounding hammer issue.
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1113
Re: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier
Did you try here ?
https://homesteadparts.com/shop/
They carry a very good range of Winchester parts.
https://homesteadparts.com/shop/
They carry a very good range of Winchester parts.
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the Metric System
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1148
Re: the Metric System
Yes, I watched it.
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday To Barcelona Rick & Bruce Scott
- Replies: 3
- Views: 238
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the Metric System
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1148
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most sought after .22lr?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3375
Re: Most sought after .22lr?
I've had a few .22s over the years and enjoyed all of them, they were:
a single shot JGA when I was 11 or 12,
an Anschutz Model 1415,
a Brno Model 2,
a Krico Stutzen with double set trigger, and
a 9422.
But my all time favorite is this little Martini:
a single shot JGA when I was 11 or 12,
an Anschutz Model 1415,
a Brno Model 2,
a Krico Stutzen with double set trigger, and
a 9422.
But my all time favorite is this little Martini:
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She has been the queen all my life
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1015
Re: She has been the queen all my life
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41710&d=1662481965 A few days ago at Balmoral "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong." ...
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High Standard Double Nine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1770
Re: High Standard Double Nine
Finally got that sorted out . . . I hope
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High Standard Double Nine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1770
Re: High Standard Double Nine
Neither can I . . . now, I don't know what's happened.
I can't resurrect the others for whatever reason but here's the one and only from the seller's ad:
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High Standard Double Nine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1770
High Standard Double Nine
I spotted this Double Nine for sale here in Oz and would be interested in your thoughts. The seller has US$350 on it but says he's open to negotiation. It's been advertised since April 2022 so I'm thinking he'll come down. Serial number - M064XXX - indicates a 1976 build . . . I think.[ https://iili...
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Japanese Assassin's Gun
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1163
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Circa 1966 94.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 512
Re: Circa 1966 94.....
This discussion might (?) help: https://www.levergunscommunity.org/view ... ip#p120581
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does any one have information about where I can obtain
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2052
Re: Does any one have information about where I can obtain
Hasn't the FBI gone back to 9mm?
- Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 in 44 mag
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2362
Re: 336 in 44 mag
Actually, Marlin DID make a 336 in 44 mag. I had one with the sticker still on the forearm, Never did shoot it before someone wanted it more than me. Interesting ! I've never heard or read of these. Thanks for the heads up. Vic There's some discussion about them here: https://www.levergunscommunity...
- Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In search of......
- Replies: 6
- Views: 919
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No good for nothin 30-30!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1287
Re: No good for nothin 30-30!
He lives in Perth, Western Australia and that looks very much like the country around York, about 100 km to the east.
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wing-protected aperture sight on my Rossi Model 92
- Replies: 6
- Views: 695
Re: Wing-protected aperture sight on my Rossi Model 92
Since you mention screw mounting I'm wondering if you're thinking of the M1 carbine style sights for the Ruger 10/22 rather than the actual M1 Carbine sight, which is dovetail mounted. Eabco 10/22 M1 Carbine Sight: https://www.eabco.net/M1-Carbine-1022-Sight-Set-fits-Ruger-1022_p_16026.html There's ...
- Mon May 30, 2022 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Post 64 94?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 949
Re: Post 64 94?
What is the low down regarding the receiver? The steel seems different. It was tarnished too, can that be rubbed out? Thank you. N. A Quick History of the Post ’64 Winchester Model 94 Receiver During the early 1960’s, the Winchester Model 94 was redesigned to accommodate a more economical method of...
- Sat May 21, 2022 2:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wyoming Sight Drifter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1007
- Fri May 20, 2022 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wyoming Sight Drifter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1007
Wyoming Sight Drifter
Just wondering if anyone has used one of these and, if so, what you thought of it: https://files.secure.website/wscfus/10473562/7944328/harlan-sage-testimonial-w601-o.jpg Websites: https://www.wyomingsightdrifter.com/ https://americanhandgunner.com/gear/wyoming-sight-drifter/ Video: https://m.youtub...
- Thu May 19, 2022 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94 id?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1587
Re: 94 id?
Guys, I know this has been asked before but how do I date a pre ae Win 94? I'm going to view one, we'll I already have but I may talk money this time. Something says pre 64 but I don't know??? Any clues on dating it? Thank you. N. Go here: https://www.winchesterguns.com/support/faq/date-your-firear...
- Wed May 18, 2022 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 94 id?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1587
Re: 94 id?
Guys, I know this has been asked before but how do I date a pre ae Win 94? I'm going to view one, we'll I already have but I may talk money this time. Something says pre 64 but I don't know??? Any clues on dating it? Thank you. N. Go here: https://www.winchesterguns.com/support/faq/date-your-firear...