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by Bruce Scott
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bill Jordan video
Replies: 11
Views: 514

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...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Great-Great-Great Grandfather
Replies: 8
Views: 707

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...
by Bruce Scott
Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to
Replies: 15
Views: 671

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.
by Bruce Scott
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest We Forget . . .
Replies: 12
Views: 632

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...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest We Forget . . .
Replies: 12
Views: 632

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...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Binoculars
Replies: 30
Views: 23390

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.

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by Bruce Scott
Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action shotgun ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1500

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...
by Bruce Scott
Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boy, Does 55 Years Play Tricks on the Memory
Replies: 10
Views: 544

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 ...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Gloss Stainless Single Six
Replies: 6
Views: 244

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...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Gloss Stainless Single Six
Replies: 6
Views: 244

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...
by Bruce Scott
Sat Jun 24, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Share photos of locals for the season
Replies: 21
Views: 674

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 . . . ...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Share photos of locals for the season
Replies: 21
Views: 674

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...
by Bruce Scott
Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi r92 with the 1776 flag on the reciever?
Replies: 9
Views: 555

Re: Rossi r92 with the 1776 flag on the reciever?

Griff wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:30 pm I can't see the profile of the frame well enough to make a determination. It appears to be an older iteration... but I can't remember for sure when they changed the profile of the receiver.
Does this help?

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by Bruce Scott
Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win. M70 Sniper rifle WW2?
Replies: 14
Views: 666

Re: Win. M70 Sniper rifle WW2?

Article: The Military Model 70: A Forgotten Sniper Rifle:

https://www.americanrifleman.org/conten ... per-rifle/
by Bruce Scott
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 1193

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...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 583

Re: So Proud Of My Daughter

Well done, congratulations to both of you.
by Bruce Scott
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawn Mowin'
Replies: 24
Views: 691

Re: Lawn Mowin'

Since moving to town this 1975 vintage 14" Scott Bonner is all I need:

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by Bruce Scott
Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scottish ancestry ?
Replies: 24
Views: 840

Re: Scottish ancestry ?

My paternal great grandparents were from Montrose in Forfarshire (now Angus) - they came to Australia in the 1850s
by Bruce Scott
Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A few visitors . . .
Replies: 3
Views: 289

A few visitors . . .

. . . came to browse on my neighbour's lawn yesterday.

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by Bruce Scott
Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Nath...
Replies: 21
Views: 826

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...
by Bruce Scott
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New leverguns from Pedersoli.
Replies: 20
Views: 1308

Re: New leverguns from Pedersoli.

Griff wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:00 pm I must admit, with my hearing and all the background noise, I didn't understand a single word.
Likewise :?:
by Bruce Scott
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for gamekeeper
Replies: 12
Views: 421

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.

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https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispe ... n_Flag.htm

https://www.royal.uk/union-jack
by Bruce Scott
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy AUSTRALIA DAY.
Replies: 2
Views: 142

Re: Happy AUSTRALIA DAY.

Thank you GK . .

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by Bruce Scott
Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
Replies: 43
Views: 1948

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...
by Bruce Scott
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: 302

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...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
Replies: 43
Views: 1948

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:
by Bruce Scott
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to clean "Brass" receiver?
Replies: 16
Views: 1269

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...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Sep 16, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 legacy with crossbolt.....
Replies: 6
Views: 450

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.
by Bruce Scott
Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier
Replies: 12
Views: 988

Re: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier

Did you try here ?

https://homesteadparts.com/shop/

They carry a very good range of Winchester parts.
by Bruce Scott
Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the Metric System
Replies: 20
Views: 1061

Re: the Metric System

Yes, I watched it.
by Bruce Scott
Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the Metric System
Replies: 20
Views: 1061

Re: the Metric System

JimT wrote: Tue Sep 13, 2022 5:09 pm There are two types of countries; those that use the metric system, and those that have landed men on the moon.
Nope . . . :)

https://ukma.org.uk/why-metric/myths/me ... -landings/

https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/s ... metricmoon
by Bruce Scott
Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most sought after .22lr?
Replies: 52
Views: 3010

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:

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by Bruce Scott
Thu Sep 08, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: She has been the queen all my life
Replies: 18
Views: 925

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." ...
by Bruce Scott
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Standard Double Nine
Replies: 12
Views: 1514

Re: High Standard Double Nine

CowboyTutt wrote: Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:20 pm I can't get the photo's to load? -Tutt
Finally got that sorted out . . . I hope :?
by Bruce Scott
Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Standard Double Nine
Replies: 12
Views: 1514

Re: High Standard Double Nine

CowboyTutt wrote: Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:20 pm I can't get the photo's to load? -Tutt
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:

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by Bruce Scott
Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Standard Double Nine
Replies: 12
Views: 1514

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...
by Bruce Scott
Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Japanese Assassin's Gun
Replies: 17
Views: 1094

Re: Japanese Assassin's Gun

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by Bruce Scott
Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Circa 1966 94.....
Replies: 6
Views: 487

Re: Circa 1966 94.....

by Bruce Scott
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does any one have information about where I can obtain
Replies: 26
Views: 1903

Re: Does any one have information about where I can obtain

elmo123 wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:17 pm I guess Brandon has forgotten the FBI debacle in Miami in 1986 where they declared the 9mm not effective enough against the bad guys and now Brandon says it will blow out a lung. Agent Dove would dispute that statement if he wasn't deceased.
Hasn't the FBI gone back to 9mm?
by Bruce Scott
Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 in 44 mag
Replies: 27
Views: 2058

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...
by Bruce Scott
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No good for nothin 30-30!
Replies: 10
Views: 1217

Re: No good for nothin 30-30!

Bill in Oregon wrote: Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:04 am Wonderful shooting in very lovely country.
He lives in Perth, Western Australia and that looks very much like the country around York, about 100 km to the east.
by Bruce Scott
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wing-protected aperture sight on my Rossi Model 92
Replies: 6
Views: 662

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 ...
by Bruce Scott
Mon May 30, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post 64 94?
Replies: 15
Views: 901

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...
by Bruce Scott
Sat May 21, 2022 2:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Sight Drifter
Replies: 10
Views: 938

Re: Wyoming Sight Drifter

JimT wrote: Fri May 20, 2022 10:38 pm I have one. It works very well. Much easier than using a drift punch and a hammer.
Thank you Sir, I'll get myself one.
by Bruce Scott
Fri May 20, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming Sight Drifter
Replies: 10
Views: 938

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...
by Bruce Scott
Thu May 19, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 id?
Replies: 19
Views: 1483

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...
by Bruce Scott
Wed May 18, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 94 id?
Replies: 19
Views: 1483

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...