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by Naphtali
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regarding Rossi and other 92s hunting with 44 Magnum
Replies: 1
Views: 38

Regarding Rossi and other 92s hunting with 44 Magnum

I picked up a couple of boxes of Privi (PPU) 300-grain JSP 44 Magnum. For factory ammunition, it appears to be among the highest performing factory stuff - on paper. Is its advertised velocity accurate fired in 20-inch barrels? Is its jacketed soft point bullet slow expanding enough for reliable pen...
by Naphtali
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Borrow for 30 seconds?
Replies: 9
Views: 921

Borrow for 30 seconds?

I am in Seeley Lake, Montana. I need for a few seconds a 308 Winchester or 7.62x51 mm case or cartridge to verify chamber on a rifle I have been given. The No.4 Mk.1 SMLE I have been given has an unknown chamber. My nephew was given the rifle, the previous owner saying it may have been rechambered t...
by Naphtali
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2.25-inch gun belts
Replies: 7
Views: 371

Re: 2.25-inch gun belts

So the choice is much like Americans' choice of cars pre- Toyota, Datsun, Subaru, etc.?
by Naphtali
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2.25-inch gun belts
Replies: 7
Views: 371

2.25-inch gun belts

I can identify two distinct 2.25-inch leather gun belts - the "River" or border patrol with its separately affixed smaller sub-belt fastener; and a standard police belt. Because the river belt is assembled and standard police belt is one piece, I want to believe one class is superior (howe...
by Naphtali
Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?
Replies: 4
Views: 464

Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?

I intended to buy a bolt peep a few minutes ago - a stainless steel version. I did not find this version available. Yet I remember, I think??, that they were available. Since corresponding with Steve is challenging, I hope that I can find answers here. - Are stainless steel bolt peeps available from...
by Naphtali
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comparing Rossi 92 and 1886 locking lugs?
Replies: 4
Views: 263

Comparing Rossi 92 and 1886 locking lugs?

While Rossi 92 and 1886 lock work function identically, I anticipate 92's locking lugs' lengths are shorter because their cartridge lengths differ shorter. But what about thickness and width surfaces? Are 1886's lugs wider and thicker to accommodate their more powerful cartridges, or are 92's lugs i...
by Naphtali
Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?
Replies: 7
Views: 276

Re: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?

Okay. You neither own one nor have handled one.
by Naphtali
Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?
Replies: 7
Views: 276

Re: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?

COSteve: I'm confused. While I recognize that most other peep sights have threaded apertures, photographs on his web page for peep sight shows, apparently, a base with vertical female threads and apertures without the usual aperture ring insert threads. This aperture is integral with vertical stem w...
by Naphtali
Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?
Replies: 7
Views: 276

Steve's Gunz' bolt peep aperture?

Finally moved on from sight dithering. I was prepared to order Steve's bolt peep with largest aperture. I've run into a clarity problem. I am unable to verify that I can order with the X-Large (.155-inch) aperture rather than defaulting to smaller "standard" aperture, requiring me to buy X...
by Naphtali
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
Replies: 13
Views: 547

Re: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?

Many thanks, guys. I found that several entities online sell a braided cord, color coded for bore size that might be satisfactory, with emphasis on having a rod with muzzle protecting slide for lead build-up. I'm thinking that British infantry in the S.M.L.E. era used these bore cleaning devices bec...
by Naphtali
Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?
Replies: 13
Views: 547

Pull-through barrel cleaning tool?

I recently bought for Laurie . . . me, too, a Crossman 392 pump air rifle. Pyramid air recommended a pull-through barrel cleaning tool. I bought one. This rather cheap-appearing bunch of plastic plus watching a British World War II movie triggered this obvious question: While it seems to work on bra...
by Naphtali
Fri May 26, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Re: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel

Someone at Rossi-Braztech may be helping?? But I 'm unsure. "Thank you for the serial number, we do ask for this information to verify the model. Dove tail cuts are a Novick standard. Is there anything else I can assist you with today? Have a nice day." 1. I requested widths of front AND r...
by Naphtali
Sat May 20, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Re: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel

From me also. Andy, a BIG thank you.
by Naphtali
Wed May 17, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Re: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel

Thanks, guys.
And thank you, Pat C.
by Naphtali
Sun May 14, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Re: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel

So Pat C, drive the sights OUT from left to right (always viewing from barrel breech toward muzzle). Insert sight base into slot by driving IN from right to left? I checked rifle. Braztech is its importer. If no one can identify correct rear and front sights' slot sizes, how can I do this? About the...
by Naphtali
Sat May 13, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Re: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel

Oops, I just realized all sight bases I've installed previously are screw-on. Do I drive Rossi OEM front and rear sights out from right-to-left?
by Naphtali
Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel
Replies: 21
Views: 1144

Dovetail slots on Rossi 92 barrel

Rossi 1892 OEM front and rear (mid-barrel) front sights are dovetailed onto barrel. I want to replace both. What are dimensions required for replacements? Are there replacement of either type of sight that users have found particularly useful? If any has used a "wide English V" sight, pref...
by Naphtali
Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need 3 Lyman 325-grain #452651 bullets as cast
Replies: 3
Views: 349

I need 3 Lyman 325-grain #452651 bullets as cast

I need 3 Lyman 325-grain #452651 bullets as cast for chambering and feeding testing. I'll pop for any reasonable costs.
by Naphtali
Sun Jun 05, 2022 11:24 am
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

You are correct about my multiple typographical error. I corrected Rossi Model 97 to Rossi Model 92 twice.
by Naphtali
Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wing-protected aperture sight on my Rossi Model 92
Replies: 6
Views: 662

Wing-protected aperture sight on my Rossi Model 92

I want to install a steel wing-protected aperture sight on my Rossi Model 92 and mount the sight on the extreme rear of the bolt where a Steve's Gunz plug replacement for the safety is placed. There is not much "free bolt space" at this spot on which to drill and tap at safety plug for a s...
by Naphtali
Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?
Replies: 17
Views: 1382

Re: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?

Thanks Scott. With the coming of outdoor weather, it will soon be time to open the box on my new Lyman #452651 325-grain SWK-GC and find out whether I can seat it at its crimp groove in my Rossi Model 92 454 Casull rechambered to 45 Colt. Yes, there's more to the story, but I refrain from chitchatt...
by Naphtali
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?
Replies: 17
Views: 1382

Re: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?

Some parts in hand. Some parts theoretically at Accu-Arms, misplaced. I also have the rifle wearing a horribly botched custom stock while I have a beautiful 95-percent custom stock set for which I can find no one to complete it for me. I must be clear. Accu-Arms (Krisss Bonner) is NOT — repeat — NOT...
by Naphtali
Fri Mar 11, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?
Replies: 17
Views: 1382

Re: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?

Thanks Scott. With the coming of outdoor weather, it will soon be time to open the box on my new Lyman #452651 325-grain SWK-GC and find out whether I can seat it at its crimp groove in my Rossi Model 92 454 Casull rechambered to 45 Colt. Yes, there's more to the story, but I refrain from chitchatti...
by Naphtali
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?
Replies: 17
Views: 1382

Re: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?

Many thanks for these cogent replies.

Yup! I asked the wrong question. I should have asked whether an overall length of 1.680 inches will function correctly.
by Naphtali
Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?
Replies: 17
Views: 1382

Rossi Model 92 in 45 Colt — functionality?

Thank goodness to answer my question needs but a truthful a simple "Yes/No".

Does Rossi's Model 92 in 45 Colt function correctly when using longer factory ammunition intended for old model Ruger Blackhawk revolvers?
by Naphtali
Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve's Gunz' receiver sight for Rossi Model 92?
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Steve's Gunz' receiver sight for Rossi Model 92?

I just picked up another stainless steel Rossi 92 in 45 Colt. I will be buying Steve's 92 kit for it. I am undecided whether to buy his safety plug for the 92 with its integral receiver sight or having the 92 drilled & tapped for a Marble's W&E tang sight. I will be needing adjustability for...
by Naphtali
Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LYMAN MODEL 56 RECEIVER SIGHT
Replies: 1
Views: 368

LYMAN MODEL 56 RECEIVER SIGHT

On my Marlin 39A, I have Lyman's 56 sight. Is this sight designed and intended to remove/replace its horizontal bar? I ask because I want to mount a scope with Warne steel detachable mount/rings assembly. If remove/replace Lyman 56's horizontal bar will not harm its zero or harm the sight's longevit...
by Naphtali
Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help Needed in Montana
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Re: Help Needed in Montana

Just curious. I've done business with several individuals on Armslist clever enough to embed their phone # in the listing. Or is there some other clue that would enable you to bypass Armslist? Individual or store? I wish he had done so. That would have made my request for a helping hand uneeded. Th...
by Naphtali
Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help Needed in Montana
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Re: Help Needed in Montana

If you are the actual purchaser I don't see why someone anywhere couldn't make contact for you and provide your information to the seller. Of course now that Armslist requires a premium membership to make contact we would also need to have that. I, unfortunately don't. Right on the money. A double ...
by Naphtali
Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help Needed in Montana
Replies: 9
Views: 1223

Help Needed in Montana

When Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) forced my involuntary retirement, I decided I had no reason to upgrade my computer system — EVER. I've located the target pistol I've wanted for several years. But my 15-year-old Mac cannot do the job I need done. The old Macintosh, running OS X 10.4.11, n...
by Naphtali
Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need to buy three bullets to test cartridge overall length
Replies: 1
Views: 503

I need to buy three bullets to test cartridge overall length

I need to buy three Lyman #452651 325-grain .452-inch bullets to test cartridge overall length. If you can make them available for me to buy, please PM or email me.
by Naphtali
Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "J" prefix Marlin Model 39
Replies: 3
Views: 717

"J" prefix Marlin Model 39

I am picking up a Marlin Model 39 rifle after the holiday weekend. Earlier versions of Marlin 39s apparently have action problems if they shoot quantities of "Hyper-velocity" 22 LR ammunition such as CCI Stinger 22 LR. Where in Marlin 39's production does mine fit? Is it Stinger safe? The ...
by Naphtali
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 fixes and fill-ins
Replies: 6
Views: 1527

Re: Rossi 92 fixes and fill-ins

The screw holes are for a scout scope base, in case that is an option you’d care for. The base of the spring-steel base of the longer Marbles ‘Bullseye’ sight covers them. . . . Can you identify what stainless steel cap screws fit? I am hoping they are ubiquitous, or Steve will have them. While I h...
by Naphtali
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 fixes and fill-ins
Replies: 6
Views: 1527

Rossi 92 fixes and fill-ins

I recently acquired a stainless steel Rossi 44 Magnum carbine. Two minor issues are: 1. Rossi's OEM rear sight has been removed. There are four mounting holes that need stainless cap screws. 2. It has a Lyman elevation-adjustable tang sight. "Fine" aperture insert doesn't unscrew. I have t...
by Naphtali
Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regarding that Rossi 92 I picked up . . .
Replies: 7
Views: 1413

Regarding that Rossi 92 I picked up . . .

I listened to the information I obtained on my recent thread about converting my stainless steel 44 Magnum Rossi 92. I ordered ammunition and reloading supplies. Now I need two "fixes." The rifle has a yellow plastic magazine tube follower. It also has the dreaded safety atop the rear of i...
by Naphtali
Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 — 44 Magnum to 45 Colt conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 1119

Re: Rossi 92 — 44 Magnum to 45 Colt conversion

Steve:

I, too, thank you for furnishing accurate information.
by Naphtali
Tue Jul 14, 2020 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 — 44 Magnum to 45 Colt conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 1119

Rossi 92 — 44 Magnum to 45 Colt conversion

Okay, I just bought a stainless Rossi 92 carbine in 44 Magnum. I have a 454 Cassul barrel and tubular magazine assembly. I am nearly certain that the 44 Magnum can be converted to 45 Colt — by swapping the two named devices that using ONLY 45 Colt ammunition and handloads, or by turning the 454 Cass...
by Naphtali
Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?
Replies: 4
Views: 723

Re: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

Except for blades' material, you have a photograph of original and second generation K87s. Unusually large blade in small overall size.
gamekeeper wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:35 pm Got me curious as to what they look like...
by Naphtali
Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?
Replies: 4
Views: 723

Re: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

No issue with screws. I, perhaps, was less clear than I need to be. K87s are childishly simple frame lock knives that must be exceptionally difficult to manufacture. Frame, lock, and lock spring are one piece of steel. Apparently, a second rate job manufacturing translates to unacceptable. Russell s...
by Naphtali
Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?
Replies: 4
Views: 723

Scales made for A.G. Russell K87 knives?

I have acquired four Russell K87-CW folding knives to give to my nephew and three great nephews, I seek to have scales made for them. I talked with A.G. Russel's customer service — the obvious place to have them installed, since K87 series is in current production in Italy. Unfortunately, Russell re...
by Naphtali
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most entertaining movies no one has seen
Replies: 64
Views: 9733

Re: Most entertaining movies no one has seen

Another wry gem from 1961 is "The Last Time I Saw Archie," starring Robert Mitchum and Jack Webb. Mitchum portrays Archie Hall, a glib conniver drafted in 1944. Webb portrays William Bowers, Hall's dominated friend. A key to this movie is that there was an Archie Hall, and there was a Will...
by Naphtali
Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good guys win. Bad guys lose.
Replies: 1
Views: 675

Good guys win. Bad guys lose.

"Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. ...
by Naphtali
Fri May 01, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The most momentous wartime message
Replies: 7
Views: 2003

The most momentous wartime message

The most momentous wartime message simply read: "The mission of this Allied Force was fulfilled at 0241, local time, May 7th, 1945."

The anniversary of Dwight D. Eisenhower's message is Thursday.
by Naphtali
Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most entertaining movies no one has seen
Replies: 64
Views: 9733

Re: Most entertaining movies no one has seen

Here are three gems starring Dick Powell. Each is unique and compelling. And you'll be pleased that none is a musical. "Cornered" (1945) co-stars Walter Slezak. Powell portrays a discharged Canadian flyer obsessed to hunt down the war criminal responsible for his French wife and member of ...
by Naphtali
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having to log in every time you visit?
Replies: 53
Views: 7136

Re: Having to log in every time you visit?

I am, despite checking the "remember me" box. Must have something to do with the upgrade. I have the identical problem. I have deleted cookies and made certain the new cookie is accepted always by my TenFourFox browser.I have restarted using a different start-up drive with its different T...
by Naphtali
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most entertaining movies no one has seen
Replies: 64
Views: 9733

Re: Most entertaining movies no one has seen

Here're a couple, one not too old, one from the 1930s. "Last of the Blonde Bombshells" (TV movie 2000) is charming nostalgia combining Britain during the war and [current day] blending that time with a grandchild's eagerness to know. Dame Judi Dench and Ian Holm star — along with Big Band ...
by Naphtali
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Think back, Pilgrim . . ." to the long ago "Larry King Live" radio broadcasts
Replies: 7
Views: 1435

"Think back, Pilgrim . . ." to the long ago "Larry King Live" radio broadcasts

Okay, I appreciate the way the screenplay of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" transformed a short story with no flesh to a magnificent motion picture allegory. My query, of course, has nothing to do with story, screenplay, or movie. Rather, it's all about a song that has stuck in my mind...
by Naphtali
Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most entertaining movies no one has seen
Replies: 64
Views: 9733

Re: Most entertaining movies no one has seen

Three more from the 1930s I had no knowledge of. I obtained these movies because Alastair Sim was the star — in fact the co-star. In Great Britain was either a radio show or book series whose title character was "Inspector Hornleigh" of Scotland Yard. There was a three-film series of Hornl...
by Naphtali
Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most entertaining movies no one has seen
Replies: 64
Views: 9733

Re: Most entertaining movies no one has seen

Some replies focus on well recognized movies. Let's take care that movies are both entertaining AND obscure. Here is one of the biggest box office movies of 1938. Until I downloaded it, I had never heard of it. But the price was "right" and how bad could a movie be whose star was Douglas F...