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by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: 22 yrs. Tomorrow.
Replies: 12
Views: 2241

Good for you!

Hoping I can do that the second time around! We just celebrated our first in September.

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by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My Rossi SS Almost Reborn (Thanks Scott!)
Replies: 14
Views: 3505

What a perfect camping, trail, everything gun!

Now I want one. I've been looking at the ones that Gander Mountain have in 7.62x39. Might have to go get one now!!


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by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Uberti SA For Christmas
Replies: 14
Views: 2655

Had one w/ a 5 1/2" barrel. Super shooter. That's another one I wish I hadn't sold!

Have fun!!!

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by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deadliest mushroom in the woods
Replies: 41
Views: 5277

Same thing happened to a guy I know with a Factory Rem. 357 JHP he was using in his GP100. Fell asleep in the stand and woke up with a nice buck standing below him. He pulled the trigger and "snap" . Nothing. By the time he pulled the trigger again the buck was on his way to the next count...
by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - She loved it!
Replies: 35
Views: 5705

Man, That's Cute!!!

Good for you.

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by 2ndovc
Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- I get to go to the SHOT Show. Wooo Hooo
Replies: 10
Views: 1897

COOOOOLLL!!!!!

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by 2ndovc
Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new Browning take down lever rifles
Replies: 18
Views: 3558

Been wanting one in 308.


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by 2ndovc
Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what gun you wish
Replies: 181
Views: 42636

I inherited several Winchester levers from my Grandfather. One was a button mag 92 SRC in 25-20. It was really beat up and there was nothing left of the bore. A fellow offered me a fourtune for it and I sold it. Needed the cash and sold the same guy some of my stuff. I didn't know until later that i...
by 2ndovc
Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H&R 999 Sportsman
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

That's cool! Make a nifty red squirell gun. They like to get into the attic of my cabin. Been blasting them w/ different 410s since I was a kid.

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by 2ndovc
Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894c versus a Rossi EMF / PUMA 92’ in .357?
Replies: 42
Views: 9743

I have and enjoy shooting both. That being said my Marlins will shoot circles around the Rossis. I had a pre safety 94c that locked up on me anytime I would shoot 38 spls. and would have to use a screw driver to push the stuck round back into the mag tube. All it probably needed was a new cartridge ...
by 2ndovc
Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:found under the tree
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Nice Stuff.

The East German Maks are the best of the bunch. I had two at one time and have been kicking myself for selling them since.

Sweet 28 too!

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by 2ndovc
Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Present with lever
Replies: 21
Views: 3873

:D :D
by 2ndovc
Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We,ve posted a guard ---
Replies: 15
Views: 3117

Those are cool rifles. A good frind of mine had one that i fired a few times . lots of fun :D

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by 2ndovc
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: my lever action
Replies: 15
Views: 2629

Darned good way to start out!!!

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by 2ndovc
Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: getting rid of shine
Replies: 16
Views: 3679

you could leave it out in the rain for a couple days. That'll take care of the shiny :twisted:
by 2ndovc
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Eve Update ~ * * PROJECT SWORD * *
Replies: 14
Views: 2630

:D :D :D
by 2ndovc
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: H&R 999 Sportsman
Replies: 23
Views: 5336

I always wanted one of those w/ a 4" barrel.

I picked up this 676 about a month ago and have had a blast w/ it!

Image

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by 2ndovc
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Long Ago & Far Away
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

What a great story. Thank you.
by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many People are killed by Grizzlies?
Replies: 42
Views: 7875

That Treadwell guy had it comming. Sooner or later you just push your luck too far.
by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guy who just wanted to post a pic.
Replies: 25
Views: 4106

Nice!

Sure wish we could do the Pistol Cal carbines here in OH.

Imight have to get involved w/ that!

There's some pretty cool guys hanging around here!
and tons of stuff to learn from them.

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by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World's First Levergun Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 4316

Here's my Great Dane Lucy @ 3months w/ her model 12 :D

She wasn't happy about being woken up from her nap.
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Now that she's almost 100 pound @ 9months she's bugging me for somethig with a little kick to it :twisted:
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by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet casting bench (lots of pictures - updated 01/06/08)
Replies: 34
Views: 5970

Cool! That concrete top idea is brilliant!

I've got some odds and ends of stuff for casting butI haven't started yet either.

Think I'll print this one out. I was thinking of using an old metal file cabinet butI like this better.

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by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture day ?
Replies: 23
Views: 3557

:D 86 is a 45-70. That one belongs to my Dad but since he's off sailing around the carribean I thought I'd look after it :twisted: I stole that musket a few years ago at a show for $500. Has a Spanish Loyalist cartuche on the stock. The 95 rifle is 35WCF that belonged to my Granfather and the SRC is...
by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your favorite caliber thats not in a lever gun yet ?
Replies: 64
Views: 9962

The 95 in 7.62x54r is one of my prized posessions. Sweet shooter and kicks like a Moscow Mule. That butt plate is a killer. I'd love to see an SRC in 7.62x54 and bring back the 303 Brit. And a shotgun butt! http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/2ndovc/100_0635.jpg Just for kicks a 92 in 45 AR or 1...
by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture day ?
Replies: 23
Views: 3557

Had to make the "move" @ 5 years ago. Back of my pickup was full! I had even more then. Sold off a bunch building the new house.


Not enoughitis is right on man. Seems like I get something new and a week later I'm already startin' to twich and have to go looking for another one :D
by 2ndovc
Sun Dec 23, 2007 7:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture day ?
Replies: 23
Views: 3557

Nice stuff. Love the Stevens! I put this picture up a while ago. My Rossis are missing but that's most of my levers. I have a 39 LTD too that didn't make the picture. Sure are nice little rifles. Reminds me of when I was a little kid and used to get all my toy cars and trucks out and make a big park...
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Today I used almost all of them...
Replies: 28
Views: 5323

Outta My way Monkey Butt! ( the kids like that one)

:D

I also like " It's the little pedal on the right"
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70s. While the Old man's off sailing aroud the Carribean
Replies: 9
Views: 1977

I have next to no experience w/ blackpowder loads.

What's a Veggie Wad?

:D

thanks for the nice words guys.
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70s. While the Old man's off sailing aroud the Carribean
Replies: 9
Views: 1977

:D
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World's First Levergun Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 4316

:D :D :D
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Why there are no Long Haired Hippies in Poland
Replies: 23
Views: 4316

one of those times I really hate being bald!! 8)
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Many People are killed by Grizzlies?
Replies: 42
Views: 7875

Have had a run in w/ two black bears. They were both looking for food and i really didn't feel threatend but was very happy I was armed both times. The dogs let me know that they were there. Long before I would have. This was just after she was pushing on the window. Picure doesn't do her justice. S...
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rookie Winchester question
Replies: 5
Views: 1121

Yeah it did! i was REALLY hoping he'd go for it.

If i remember right I said something like Chicken S. as I wandered off. :D
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rookie Winchester question
Replies: 5
Views: 1121

Got in a big argument w/ a guy at a gun show once about that. He had a 92 Marked 32WCF and had it tagged as a 32 Special. I told very politely that 32WCF was not the dame as 32 Specal. He said I was wrong and should read up on Wichesters. I told him I would go and buy a box of 32 Spls and if he coul...
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70s. While the Old man's off sailing aroud the Carribean
Replies: 9
Views: 1977

45-70s. While the Old man's off sailing aroud the Carribean

I get to Babysit!! and some others. The 1873 is almost mint w/ some case colors still on the breach block. My Dad bought it at a little gun shop for $12.00. The 1884 is also in great shape. My Grandfather paid $2.50 for that one W/ the bayonett!!! The SRC he bought @ 6-8 years ago. That one cost him...
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOW!! What a deal!
Replies: 17
Views: 3770

That poor 94 :cry:

Sure has the corner on tacky!
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by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What would you do??
Replies: 36
Views: 6034

Mike I put up nearly the same post about a year ago on the old site. I was out dirtbiking in NW PA and came across a doe with a shattered front leg. I wanted to put her down but had nothing more than a Swiss army knife with me. It was getting dark and I knew by the time I got back to my cabin and ba...
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks boss!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3263

Good for you! I was all excited when i got an envelope w/ 250.00 in it!

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by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 94's the good the bad the ugly
Replies: 18
Views: 5560

I've had abouta dozen 94s over the years. Right now i have three. a 9410, my Grandfather's 38-55, and a early 80's trapper I picked up at a show not a month before Winchester announced the closing of the plant. The 9410 is neat and works well but the plastic front sight base and marginal wood to met...
by 2ndovc
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What levergun would you like to see under your tree?
Replies: 49
Views: 7829

hey Blackhawk. If you get one you're gonna love it. Got mine and haven't touched my match rifle since. Just make sure yo put a scope on it.. the heat from That mount will take the skin offf your hand after a couple mags! http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/2ndovc/100_1797.jpg I asked for Gander ...
by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Yard Gun Muffler
Replies: 28
Views: 6533

That sure is a trophy of an '85!

Now I know what to do w/ that plastic barrel I have behind my garage!

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by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sight is on....Other sight a no-show....
Replies: 10
Views: 2110

I have a tang sight for my Marlin 95 and have been to chicken to try and put it on myself. I think I might this weekend.

Nice lookin' 92. I have one that looks just liike it .44mag.

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by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 parts and advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2986

If you're interested in selling it as is send me an e-mail. I've been collecting 95s for years and have scrounged a few parts.

jmburge45@hotmail.com

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by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yippee! Savage arrived today! UPDATE- Range Report
Replies: 21
Views: 3557

That's a nice looking 99! Love .308, can't wait to hear how it shoots. The BLR I had really liked Rem. 150 SPs. My M-14s don't. 165s or nothing!


Have fun!

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by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - 1863 Shiloh sharps Gemmer
Replies: 12
Views: 2799

You too Mike!!

The Fallow deer is excellent. The Boss Lady made venison parmesan that was amazing!

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by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - 1863 Shiloh sharps Gemmer
Replies: 12
Views: 2799

DUUUUUUDE! You're killin' Me!


Those are spectacular!


How was the Yak?


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by 2ndovc
Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kevin Robertson bashed leverguns again...
Replies: 42
Views: 7706

I remember reading one of Peter Capstick's books " Warrior". The subject of the book was a British Officer by the name of Col. Richard Minertzhagen. He was a Miitary man, hunter and naturalist from the turn of the Last century and spent most of his life in Africa. His rifle of choice was t...
by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What's Your Favorite Western...
Replies: 136
Views: 22835

"Once upon a Time in the West"
"For a Few Dollars More"
"Fort Apache"
"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"

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by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Springfield replica of the GI 1911
Replies: 27
Views: 4516

I've had two of them and promptly sold them both. My pistolsmith, a usually reasonable and competent fellow kept telling me how great they were and I should buy one for my next project instead of the old Argentine Colts I was always buying and having trigger jobs, etc. ( nothing serious). They funct...
by 2ndovc
Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win. 86 T.D. 45-90 Pics
Replies: 3
Views: 802

Very Nice!

Can't wait to hear how it shoots!!



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