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by dkmlever
Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1954 Winchester 94, is it a deal?
Replies: 9
Views: 1633

1954 Winchester 94, is it a deal?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/902957824 You all can look at the pictures and see the condition and asking price. It is close to me so I can go look at it, but my concerns are, the short forearm, and the hammer only has horizontal cross hatches on it not the two way pattern. Could it be that someone...
by dkmlever
Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: El Paso Saddlery?
Replies: 9
Views: 1587

Re: El Paso Saddlery?

I just ordered a fully carved holster, matching carved mag holder and matching carved belt. They showed up well before I was expecting them and they are very nice!
by dkmlever
Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OUR GUN CLUB HAS RUN OUT OF.....
Replies: 32
Views: 5004

Re: OUR GUN CLUB HAS RUN OUT OF.....

I had thought about buying a new rifle this year in a new caliber for me, but after seeing how tough ammo is to buy the heck with adding anything new, I have enough of a stash for what I currently own. Just out of curiosity I went to midway USA and searched for 30-06 ammo. 116 types EVERY SINGLE one...
by dkmlever
Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: knives
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: knives

Joe,
I am not a new member been on this board for quite a while, just don't post much.
I deleted the ads since there seemed to be no interest.
Tell me what you interested in and I'll make you a deal.
by dkmlever
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever ammo feeding advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1280

Re: 45-70 lever ammo feeding advice needed

Thanks to all who responded and gave advice.
I usually do hunt with different ammo than the Hornaday, and all other ammo i have tried has fed fine. I can use the Hornaday in my Ruger #3
But if I wanted to change the magazine follower, where do I get the new style and how hard is it to change out?
by dkmlever
Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 lever ammo feeding advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1280

45-70 lever ammo feeding advice needed

I own a Marlin 1895S made in 1982 (no safety) 22" barrel with micro groove rifling. I tried some of the Hornady Leverevolution ammo 325 grains, they just don't feed well. As I pull the lever up to load the chamber the ammo "sticks" so I have to lower the lever slightly then it will fe...
by dkmlever
Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many Moose hunters are there on Paco Kelly's Leverguns
Replies: 28
Views: 4158

Re: How many Moose hunters are there on Paco Kelly's Leverguns

Shot my cow moose here in CO with a old Marlin in 32 Win Sp, 153 yards down and out.
http://s26.photobucket.com/user/dkmleve ... 6.jpg.html
by dkmlever
Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun magazine Disconnect?
Replies: 8
Views: 1494

Lever gun magazine Disconnect?

For those familiar with Browning A-5 shotguns, they have a mag disconnect to easily unload the chamber or change the type of shot shell in use. Just wondering why the lever guns don't have one. It would have made it easier when taking the round out of the chamber to be legal when in the vehicle or o...
by dkmlever
Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here between DEN and Big Sky
Replies: 12
Views: 3557

Re: Anybody here between DEN and Big Sky

I'm in Estes Park, CO you're welcome to swing by, then head west via Trail Ridge road, pretty route.
by dkmlever
Sat May 27, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin model difference question
Replies: 2
Views: 1181

Marlin model difference question

I have owned a Marlin 93, in 32 Special for 30+ years, carbine 4 digit serial number great shooter made as best as I can tell mid 1920's. I just bought a Marlin 36A flat bolt made in 1947 same 32 Win Spec, Besides the length of barrel and one is case colored - one is blue, what are the differences b...
by dkmlever
Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 police positive
Replies: 7
Views: 1829

Re: 32 police positive

Here is mine not for sale made in 1915 very good condition.
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by dkmlever
Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 99 accuracy
Replies: 21
Views: 4283

Re: Model 99 accuracy

Here is the very first target I shot with my savage 99 EG in 300 Savage made in 1950. Open sites and reloads, the squares are 1/2 inch in size.
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by dkmlever
Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know many people don't care for antelope meat..but
Replies: 27
Views: 2795

Re: I know many people don't care for antelope meat..but

I love antelope meat butt does my wife, favorite by far.
Yup, the key is quick field dressing and skinning. Throw it on the grill and leave it med rare. I've killed about 70 or so and all have been good.
by dkmlever
Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Image hosting sites?
Replies: 2
Views: 882

Re: Image hosting sites?

Thanks, think I got it using this new site, see new classified!
by dkmlever
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Image hosting sites?
Replies: 2
Views: 882

Image hosting sites?

I am fed up with photobucket, arrggg
So what other sites can I use to copy and share pictures to the classified section of this or other forums?
by dkmlever
Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pickles and rifles
Replies: 16
Views: 2173

Pickles and rifles

I would not have believed it but it happened. Out on a hunt this week with my buddy who loves pickles. He brought a whole jar of dills with him and they spilled on the back seat of my truck....right where my rifle was laying. Well pickle juice takes the blueing right off your rifle! OOPS, lesson lea...
by dkmlever
Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winch (not wench) recommendations...
Replies: 11
Views: 1840

Re: Winch (not wench) recommendations...

I owned the Honda portable winch that ran on gas, with a capstain type system so as long as your rope was, you could tie on to something and winch it back. easy to secure to a tree, or a ball hitch, I spend the little extra to get Kevlar rope. These are not he fastest winch, and you must hold the ro...
by dkmlever
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I ever get another 45-70 again......
Replies: 24
Views: 2873

Re: If I ever get another 45-70 again......

I am looking for a Marlin 45-70 with the 22 inch barrel and 3/4 mag, pistol grip, NO safety, NO checkering......if you have one or know of one, let me know!
by dkmlever
Tue Jun 07, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NCIS - Gibbs knife
Replies: 23
Views: 2908

Re: NCIS - Gibbs knife

looks like a nice knife, just watched a review on youtube, I like the non striped - all black blade so got one from amazon on the way....:)
by dkmlever
Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks Sixgun!
Replies: 11
Views: 1770

Thanks Sixgun!

Just a quick note to say Thanks to Jack aka Sixgun, who I asked for some local knowledge and he took the time to respond, via e-mail and phone call. We did not have time to meet due to my schedule but Sixgun gave Great advice which I used to solve the issue I was dealing with and was much appreciate...
by dkmlever
Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damascus Sheath Knife Question
Replies: 17
Views: 2709

Re: Damascus Sheath Knife Question

Marlinman....let me know when you want to part with that beautiful knife....!
by dkmlever
Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accurasy of 44 MAG Leverevolution ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 1708

Re: Accurasy of 44 MAG Leverevolution ammo

Not in 44 mag, but tried it in 45-70 out of my Ruger #3 very tight groups. Bought some in 32 special but have not tried that yet.
by dkmlever
Fri May 22, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodies for free
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Goodies for free

Ok #2 and #7 got taken the rest goes off to the local gun store , no longer available.
by dkmlever
Tue May 19, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodies for free
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Goodies for free

2571 - Yes, #7 is yours no need for a sase, my gift.
by dkmlever
Tue May 19, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodies for free
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Goodies for free

Used with the a #1, to center the flash hole reamer into the case mouth. This one is for a 6mm. You would need the handle and reamer (see #1) then you slide and use a set screw to tighten the pilot onto the reamer. The reamer is used to clean out and round out the primer flash hole inside the brass ...
by dkmlever
Tue May 19, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodies for free
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Goodies for free

#2 is gone.
by dkmlever
Tue May 19, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodies for free
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Goodies for free

Karma give away. If you need any of this stuff, let me know what number you want via a PM with your mailing address, post "i'll take it" here also to avoid conflicts and it is yours. I'll mail it in padded envelopes asap. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/dkmlever/1958a9e5-6456-407f-b...
by dkmlever
Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WW II jacket emblems, help with ID
Replies: 9
Views: 1214

Re: WW II jacket emblems, help with ID

Pete,
Thank you so much for the info, wonderful history.
by dkmlever
Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WW II jacket emblems, help with ID
Replies: 9
Views: 1214

WW II jacket emblems, help with ID

These came from my dad, he was not a pilot but did serve 4 years in the India during WW II (where the China Burma conflict was going on I think)....he brought these two leather emblems home and they have been in storage ever since. What are they, how were they used and do the have any collectable va...
by dkmlever
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New rifle twist rate question
Replies: 3
Views: 567

New rifle twist rate question

Just bought a new 1 in 12 twist rate 308 rifle (barrel is 22 inches long). I have not even received it yet, but am wondering at that twist rate, which bullet weight would be the most accurate?
by dkmlever
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Citori ejector question
Replies: 2
Views: 694

Browning Citori ejector question

I bought a used Browning Citori, that the lower barrel ejects the spent shell but the upper barrel only extracts the shell. Is there a way I can make it so both eject or is this a broken spring inside somewhere?
by dkmlever
Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LIVE From Colorado
Replies: 28
Views: 2615

Re: LIVE From Colorado

Best of luck, you are right the forecast for the first half of this season is not good for hunters.
I would hang out on the North side in the deep timber to hopefully see one.
Shoot straight with whatever you use!
by dkmlever
Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger NO 1A in 30-30
Replies: 13
Views: 1899

Re: Ruger NO 1A in 30-30

Thunder50 is not interested at this time so I thought I would put up the info I had on this rifle Ruger #1A 30-30 one of 250 from Lipsey has the certificate of authenticity, and all other paper work, box etc Currently it has a Burris 4x Mini mounted with the Ruger rings At one time it did have a rec...
by dkmlever
Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger NO 1A in 30-30
Replies: 13
Views: 1899

Re: Ruger NO 1A in 30-30

There is one at my local gun for sale, let me know I plan on stopping by on Saturday and can get you a price.
by dkmlever
Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin makes moose meat
Replies: 41
Views: 4435

Re: Marlin makes moose meat

Yes, the DOW and I both thought it was 1 1/2 years old not this years calf but last years. My buddy who's bull he killed the day before was significantly bigger! I wanted a young one as it will be better meat, tender and less of it! I took a nice antelope buck three days after this moose , and still...
by dkmlever
Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 Issues A Thing In The Past
Replies: 22
Views: 3319

Re: .22 Issues A Thing In The Past

Love that 35! Send it out to CO and I will promise you I will take it hunting!
by dkmlever
Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin makes moose meat
Replies: 41
Views: 4435

Re: Marlin makes moose meat

Thanks all for your comments. I am lucky that I live in a state where you can apply for a tag for elk, moose, bear, antelope, deer, big horn sheep and MT goat. The DOW here allows you one bull moose tag in your lifetime which I had 6 years ago which I filled using a rifle with a carry handle. Then y...
by dkmlever
Sat Oct 04, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin makes moose meat
Replies: 41
Views: 4435

Re: Marlin makes moose meat

Thanks guys, very glad I could do the hunt in style, had an opportunity shortly before this cow showed up on a long 250+ yard shot (thought about borrowing my buddies rifle to make it...) glad I passed on that one to use the Marlin. I used the standard Winchester 170 gr round nose factory ammo.
by dkmlever
Sat Oct 04, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin makes moose meat
Replies: 41
Views: 4435

Marlin makes moose meat

Colorado moose hunt for a cow, used my 1920's Marlin 93 in 32 Win Spec, 134 yard lung shot, bullet recovered on the far side of the hide.
Who says you need the fastest wiz bang cartridge to make meat!
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by dkmlever
Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7290

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

Once coming out after dark with my buddy, both of us were loaded down with yearling does over our shoulders- head down - long day, tired, we saw we were the last vehicle in the parking lot. As I got closer to our truck I stepped over a rifle laying in the dirt, called out for my buddy so he could se...
by dkmlever
Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The SeaHawks' Shoes
Replies: 25
Views: 3154

Re: The SeaHawks' Shoes

Going goose hunting on Super Bowl Sunday, geese will die in the air that day, the Seahawks will die on the ground....Broncos by 10+
by dkmlever
Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning's new A5
Replies: 19
Views: 3253

Re: Browning's new A5

Been looking at one of the Stalker versions for goose and duck hunting....I like it a lot, all the reviews I have seen and videos on youtube, looks like they got it right!
by dkmlever
Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steel shot waterfowl hunt question
Replies: 11
Views: 1719

Steel shot waterfowl hunt question

Guys, I have an opportunity to go goose hunting soon and need some advice. I only own one 12 gauge shotgun - an Ithaca Mod 37 pump, 28 inch plain modified choke barrel made in 1956. Can I use steel shot in this shotgun safely? I bought this gun used when I turned 16 which was 44 years ago, would hat...
by dkmlever
Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Browning 86 carbine
Replies: 16
Views: 1572

Re: My new Browning 86 carbine

Sweet high grade, are you going to shoot it or just leave it as a safe queen?
by dkmlever
Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wyoming game tags up
Replies: 9
Views: 878

Re: wyoming game tags up

Yup, I struck out also, most of my group got what they wanted...except me. Decent left over tags available
by dkmlever
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Shortage?
Replies: 33
Views: 3607

Re: Ammo Shortage?

Looks like sixgun's basement! :D
by dkmlever
Wed May 01, 2013 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My latest SA project pictures
Replies: 16
Views: 1292

Re: My latest SA project pictures

Very nice, look out at the BBQ someone is toten a nice one!
by dkmlever
Wed May 01, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR 22 for $275?
Replies: 27
Views: 2753

Re: BLR 22 for $275?

Sounds like a deal to me!
by dkmlever
Wed May 01, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What model Winchester is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 1761

Re: What model Winchester is this?

Thanks guys for the advice. I will walk this gun around the Colorado Collectors show May 18-19 and sell it....unless someone here wants it....
by dkmlever
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What model Winchester is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 1761

What model Winchester is this?

My buddy who has asked me for my help, wants to sell this rifle but I have no idea what it is or the value. Any advice is appricated. One barrel is modern and is chambered for 357 mag and has a hi-viz fron site, the original barrel is marked 32 WCF. Sorry for the poor pictures, let me know what you ...