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by .45colt
Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.
Replies: 126
Views: 15605

Re: OT: Buying a Motorcycle - Need Input.

Blackhawk, tires for bikes vary widly as to how hard or soft the compound is.I ride a kawasaki councourse and the first set of "sport tires" lasted only 8000 mi. I since upgraded to "wing" size michlen pilot gt's that are good for between 15-20k.(about 240 for the set) I pulled t...
by .45colt
Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - What's this? Suddenly game shot w/lead a problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 1141

If this country keep going as it is these idiots who think this stuff up will be working :o to pay for $5.50 gallon gas.instead of supporting the fantasy island in their head.
by .45colt
Sat May 24, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Small Cartridge Do You Like Best in a Rifle ?
Replies: 35
Views: 4995

My Marlin CL 32-20. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) .
by .45colt
Fri May 23, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another old guns story. It's a lever!
Replies: 36
Views: 5075

Every once an awhile there is a post like this. Fantastic.THANK YOU. what a treasure.Jim.
by .45colt
Wed May 21, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - HOW TO INSTALL A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM WHEN ON A BUDGET
Replies: 10
Views: 1708

A big dog may save YOUR life. My Sister lives in a rural area. two years ago she was home on a nice summer day. She was in the front room watching T.V. and a car pulled around back of the house by the back porch. She looked out the windows and saw two longhair lowlifes looking in the windows and the...
by .45colt
Wed May 21, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win vs. Browning Miroku 1886
Replies: 28
Views: 5839

The Browning 86 was made the way they were designed. I learned a lesson when I bought my 94 angle-rebounder :( . never again..... the good news for Me is that because of it I found this site seven years ago. The Winchester 45-70 extra lite would be My top choice for a big bore lever. but not with th...
by .45colt
Wed May 21, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dgr416
Replies: 36
Views: 6005

BTT.
by .45colt
Tue May 20, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dirt Roads
Replies: 9
Views: 1351

If You live waaaaaaaaay out in the country where there is little traffic dirt roads are o.k. but I live in a rural area and my road is a country bypass around town. :( . I soon learned to despise the "Dukes of Hazard" mentality. they paved it eight years ago and there are no fond memories ...
by .45colt
Sun May 04, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Great Outdoors Gun Shop.....*new pics, video*
Replies: 25
Views: 3689

This is good news and I am very happy this is working out for You. Jim.
by .45colt
Sun May 04, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brought home the bacon & a medal today...........
Replies: 28
Views: 3151

Don't suprise Me none. :) . The CL 32-20 is one fine shooter as long as the Nut behind it does His part. Very nice. Jim.
by .45colt
Sat May 03, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mossberg lever gun in .30-30
Replies: 41
Views: 6408

I have in the last 38 years owned several Mossberg guns. none were "state of the art" or fancy in any way. They all worked when they were asked and did the task designed for,without any big fanfare. I would think that this rifle fit's the bill exactly. I wouldn't expect this gun to be a pr...
by .45colt
Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Annie Oakley
Replies: 7
Views: 1274

getitdon1, The Garst museum in Greenville is very nice We were there about five years ago.It has a whole room on Annie. Jim.
http://www.garstmuseum.org/
by .45colt
Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 475 Turnbull and Plains game
Replies: 4
Views: 886

As I have said here before I visited Turnbulls a few years ago and though the time was short I came away very impressed by the quality of the work. the Man behind the counter handed Me a worn out beat up Colt SAA looked like junk.....Then reached under the counter and traded Me for a stunning like n...
by .45colt
Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Protest letter to Wal Mart - UPDATE
Replies: 13
Views: 1891

Boy Poor old Wally World. can't get a break. :cry: . My Daughter and Son in Law live in a small town and when He was let go from his "temporary" manufacturing job the only place to work was Wallmart :D . He works in the sporting goods department and they still sell guns. He was driving His...
by .45colt
Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Shooting my 1876.... Do you have one you miss?
Replies: 16
Views: 2403

Boy I am glad I'm not alone. A month ago mother nature capped off the long Ohio winter with 3/4" of ice on Tuesday and 25" of snow on Saturday.the oaks in the backyard and all the trees in the woods looked like a bomb went off. All of My free time has been trying to get things cleaned up. ...
by .45colt
Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone Heard From Mike D.?
Replies: 18
Views: 2566

Wow!! great to Hear from You. Glad that things are looking up.one day at a time. Prayers Sent for Your continued Recovery.Jim.
by .45colt
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Sharps Buffalo Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 2432

I am really happy that a lot of You appreciate this post. I can't remember many (posts with pic's) that stir Me as much as this whole setup. I have prolly gone back and looked it over 25 times and am like a kid at Christmas. Wouldn't it be something to win the lottery and take that outfit on a Buffa...
by .45colt
Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanna see some pictures of my "kids".........
Replies: 22
Views: 4345

Very Nice :D .Jim.
by .45colt
Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report - Davidsons Japchester 1886 TD
Replies: 22
Views: 2969

One thing for sure, if You can shoot that well offhand You sure don't need to worry if You take that rifle hunting.Sweet.Jim.
by .45colt
Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Marlin 1894 .357 to .327
Replies: 18
Views: 5026

The .327 is going to replace all the small bore "old" rounds .it is the new holy-grail of the cartrige world. I for one hope everyone who has a 218bee,25-20,or 32-20 will soon put them up for sale so they have plenty of funds for the "new" kid on the block. then I can stock up. :...
by .45colt
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Sharps Buffalo Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 2432

You are Welcome. Boy if all that stuff could only talk. wouldn't that be somethin.Jim.
by .45colt
Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Sharps Buffalo Rifle
Replies: 16
Views: 2432

OT - Sharps Buffalo Rifle

Now here is somethin like I never thought I'd See.
http://68.167.203.107:8050/FMPro?-db=GM ... 3321&-Find
by .45colt
Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Elmer Keith book
Replies: 15
Views: 2901

Warhawk, Thank You for posting this link. I called and ordered the book. :D .I have read many of Keiths letters over the years and they are terrific. This is like Christmas.Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: They're BREEDING - and showing Maternal Behavior!
Replies: 9
Views: 1681

Man My Brother had one of those on the farm. one week 12 hours a day and Did He change the World. :) .Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which 45 Colt revolver for a Win 45 Trapper ????
Replies: 26
Views: 3643

The only guns that come to mind for Me are the Ruger Blackhawk/Bisley or the New remake of the Redhawk. the .454 is head and tails above the Colt but if You are only deer hunting would You need that much gun?? Good Luck.Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Steve
Replies: 2
Views: 677

YEP I MEMBER STEVE, He didn't always say much but what He did say was worth it's weight. While were at it has ANYBODY herd from .45 Stomp from Canada. He is another Levergunner who We seldom here from but when He shows up it's only a Moose,or a bear,......You know the rest. :) .
by .45colt
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally pulled the trigger - 1860 Henry Iron (steel) Framed
Replies: 27
Views: 4206

Thats a beaut!! If You arn't aware of it there can be a problem with a chain-fire in the mag tube on those rifles. I haven't owned one but have read several posts about it happening. just need a little extra care with reloading ammo.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=296344
by .45colt
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Child of Islam Kills Bush on Childs tv program
Replies: 11
Views: 1990

What a Great way to start My day off!!!! I'm lucky the cup of coffee isn't in the keyboard. Thanks OD. Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request, please.
Replies: 40
Views: 5876

Prayers Sent. My 85 Year old Mom was just in the hospital for a week with what turned out to be a bad case of bronchitis. while She was in there they darn near killed Her. She was very lucky to get out alive.Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Requests (plural) - cancer in the family
Replies: 48
Views: 6630

Prayers Sent. I truly feel sympathy for People who are hooked on tobacco. I used smokless for many years and quit in the late 80's.Jim.
by .45colt
Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EMF, Inc. 1892 Winchesters?
Replies: 24
Views: 3944

Jarhead, here is a post where I put up a picture of the one I got. down by the bottom of the page.
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =emf+rifle
by .45colt
Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EMF, Inc. 1892 Winchesters?
Replies: 24
Views: 3944

I fell into one in .357mag(20" octogon barrel) awhile ago and it is outstanding. I am on the lookout for another. Jim.
by .45colt
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reminded today of why I don't like crescent buttplates
Replies: 13
Views: 1888

I think the gun hurts so bad maybe He wants to sell it.? :) .
by .45colt
Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Considering a couple differnt guns and need opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

I found a MARLIN CL 32-20 one year ago. it is a very good rifle and the 32-20 is a reloaders dream. one heck of a combination.Jim.
by .45colt
Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How did you first arrive at the Leverguns.com Forum?
Replies: 106
Views: 13334

After hunting with only archery equipment for 15 years I bought a USRAC model 94 Legacy,around 2001. It was the worst out of the box rifle I have ever had and in frustration to cure it I searched the net and found this site. Bad gun, Great site and People. :D .Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a 'new' 1954 Winchester 30-30 (large photo)
Replies: 51
Views: 16284

Salvo You hit the nail square that time. :) .Very Nice Kirk.Jim.
by .45colt
Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Junior, and OD?
Replies: 90
Views: 12134

I remember Junior from long ago on the old-old forum. If You are out there Lurking Junior I just wish You were back. You are one of the Best.Jim.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: smooooth 94
Replies: 3
Views: 880

Good For You. :D Weather it is luck or not a rifle with a trigger like that is a keeper. I have a model 64 and an early 94 38-55 that both have good trigger pulls. last Christmas I fell into a EMF model 92 that was used. the lever works like butter on teflon and the trigger is the best I have ever s...
by .45colt
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converted from Rebounding to Regular
Replies: 8
Views: 1400

Good for You. It's amazing that as hard as USRAC tried to wreck the 94, when You get rid of the stuff it is a terrific rifle. My Legacy had the worst trigger I ever tried. My Dads Russian Mosin Nagant had a great trigger by comparison..Jim.
by .45colt
Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does FIT and FINISH mean to you
Replies: 34
Views: 6058

I have bought and sold alot of guns over the years,none of the real expensive ones though. The stand-out ones are the Uberti '73 I have and some of the guns I looked at when I visited Turnbull restoration. Jim.
by .45colt
Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Gun Smith Woes
Replies: 17
Views: 2433

You are doing exactly what I would. as others said have all dates and documents ready and take the parts or if the court won't let You, alot of clear pictures. Good Luck. Jim.
by .45colt
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .303 Savage Brass on Sale at Grafs
Replies: 7
Views: 2539

:D :shock: :shock: just like last spring it was all out of stock in a hurry because they had so many orders spoken for. I didn't even get excited.Jim.
by .45colt
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (Sharps 45-70) This is an awsome Elk.
Replies: 30
Views: 4335

I will admit that I don't see many ELK here in Ohio but it must be nice to stand on the edge of a field and have them big boys walk around in the open......not a care in the world and look just like beef steers walkin around there. :shock: . I just have to show this to the local "bawanna" ...
by .45colt
Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Providence/Lyman #21 receiver sight
Replies: 7
Views: 1470

Irascible, it shore looks to Me like it is windage adjustible.look at the picture from the top.Jim.
http://www.peabodyrifles.com/id2.html
by .45colt
Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: decide for me !
Replies: 40
Views: 5407

MARLIN,MARLIN.MARLIN....................................................................
by .45colt
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873, Cartridge OAL, How Critical?
Replies: 13
Views: 3503

Lastmohecken; I don't know if You have seen this post or not or not but it is excellent at show how cartridge length affects a '73 toggle link action.

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?t=4889
by .45colt
Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need advice
Replies: 86
Views: 10973

These people are in My way of thinking one step from being a "lowlife" they talk all kind of stuff to keep the customer at bay while they go along with a happy little day. :cry: they don't really care when the job gets done or if it is right. I have taken two building contractors to court ...
by .45colt
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Bison Bull
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

Why in the world would anyone want to lug around a revolver that weighs 6lbs. :( :? .not Me.
by .45colt
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simmons Guns - Kansas
Replies: 9
Views: 1414

While I have never had any work done by them I have herd shooters talk about their work especially when I was shootin trap& skeet in the '70's. they have been around along time. Jim.
http://www.simmonsguns.com/
by .45colt
Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Colt
Replies: 10
Views: 1675

Good for Ray,there are deals out there on these 92's I picked one up just before Christmas for $329 and couldn't be happier with it. Jim.