Search found 98 matches

by vonfatman
Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found an old Marlin 39A
Replies: 21
Views: 3224

Re: Found an old Marlin 39A

very nice rifle congratulations!
by vonfatman
Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COFFEE!!
Replies: 42
Views: 4782

Re: COFFEE!!

a friend at church offered me a cup of "Death Wish Coffee".... wowzer! great robust coffee with AT LEAST a double dose of caffeine .... the perfect coffee for me! yum. ordered it from amazon then found it at our local sprouts grocery when my wife drug me in there on day... i keep whole bea...
by vonfatman
Sat Dec 21, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Marlin Levermatic w/Lyman peep
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Re: Early Marlin Levermatic w/Lyman peep

added a Winchester 1892 in .32-20 Win....

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/849754943
by vonfatman
Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Marlin Levermatic w/Lyman peep
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Early Marlin Levermatic w/Lyman peep

my dog. thank you for looking.

a terrific rifle. nice shape.
known to be very accurate.

Marlin Model 56 Levermatic • .22 LR

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/849434954

one of seven guns listed on GB.

thanks
bob
by vonfatman
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Putty-tat meets BIG Putty-tat
Replies: 12
Views: 2772

Re: Putty-tat meets BIG Putty-tat

i wouldn't want either size cat on our farm. feral cats (basically any free-ranging cat) are caught and dispatched. no prisoners. ever. thank goodness we do not have mountain lions here. if they were to appear, i'd certainly be concerned. i would be plenty concerned for my family, pets, neighbors, l...
by vonfatman
Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W 15-3
Replies: 10
Views: 1911

Re: S&W 15-3

i don't know. i would not pay over $250 for a 15-3 with no finish.
that's just me

bob
by vonfatman
Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shingles
Replies: 25
Views: 3985

Re: Shingles

i had them in college. i had just gotten home for summer break. had them on my right hip. mom takes me to her dr. since i don't have one. her smart-azzz dr. took a look and proceeded to diagnose (verbally) "herpes - simplex - bla bla bla..." well boys, the look on my mom's face coulda melt...
by vonfatman
Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eclipse craziness
Replies: 14
Views: 2442

Re: Eclipse craziness

jharold,
great story!

i remember the eirie dusk/dawn that came pre and post full eclippse.

bob
by vonfatman
Sat May 27, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ruger old army - short barrel
Replies: 3
Views: 1117

ruger old army - short barrel

on gun broker - a friends

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/649548205
by vonfatman
Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many were sober?
Replies: 47
Views: 5261

Re: How many were sober?

I have not drank for many years. At least 25. I was becoming a problem drinker (I'm a buzz drinker, not a social drinker) and was blessed to be able to quit and to gain such respect (fear) of the stuff, I'd not touch it...I know I'd be "on" again with a single drink. I was up. I had a &quo...
by vonfatman
Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lets see your loading shop
Replies: 32
Views: 4673

Re: lets see your loading shop

Here's mine....a couple years ago

Bob


Image
by vonfatman
Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking Of Spiders....
Replies: 17
Views: 1844

Re: Speaking Of Spiders....

Man, that is a spider!! I'll take dead mice over dead spiders all day long....send him my way!!! (you can keep the mouse)

Bob
by vonfatman
Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Walmart Marlin 1895
Replies: 30
Views: 4388

Re: Walmart Marlin 1895

Blain,
I was thinking along those same lines.

Bob
by vonfatman
Sat Aug 27, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Russian Winchester 1895 7.62x54R Rifle Video
Replies: 12
Views: 2174

Re: Russian Winchester 1895 7.62x54R Rifle Video

Mr. Jason,
Your Russian - Spanish Winchester is an exceptional rifle. I doubt that I will ever see a better example.
Congratulations. That is a keeper.

Bob
by vonfatman
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Benchmade is great
Replies: 10
Views: 1824

Re: Benchmade is great

Good to know.

Bob
by vonfatman
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest photos (hunting and other).
Replies: 25
Views: 3295

Re: Latest photos (hunting and other).

Thanks for sharing. The pics with your buddy are my favorites.

Bob
by vonfatman
Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recent hunting photos from UK.
Replies: 33
Views: 3275

Re: Recent hunting photos from UK.

Really enjoyed the photos.
Nice looking dog.

Bob
by vonfatman
Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Walgreens abuses this employee again.
Replies: 14
Views: 2282

Re: Walgreens abuses this employee again.

If we require an employee to attend, they darn sure get paid!

Bob
by vonfatman
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin '94
Replies: 20
Views: 2469

Re: Marlin '94

I've been reading more about the quality improving. That's a good thing!
My guns are older, but I may just take a look if I ever see one in stock at
Cabela's or the local shops.

Bob
by vonfatman
Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US-Made AKs <|:-)
Replies: 31
Views: 2788

Re: US-Made AKs <|:-)

Tough to beat that warm fuzzy feeling when your gun continues to fire after
taking a dip in a muddy pond.

Bob
by vonfatman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These Guys are Serious....
Replies: 18
Views: 3030

Re: These Guys are Serious....

Great ideas guys. I'm going to look into that tang sight first as it would me more appropriate to that era gun (I know these are modern shooters, not collectable). I see the Skinner sight in the attached link....that's a great suggestion as well. I may have to pony up for one of these rifles! Thank ...
by vonfatman
Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: These Guys are Serious....
Replies: 18
Views: 3030

Re: These Guys are Serious....

That is the kind of customer service we can all embrace. I'd love to own one of those original Henry rifles reproductions... My only hold back is my vision....I can not imagine my being able to shoot it very long without a peep-sight! I know...no one in their right mind... So I guess I'll sit on the...
by vonfatman
Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TIC TOK....Pics added!
Replies: 33
Views: 3174

Re: TIC TOK....Pics added!

Congratulations ! Your wife's smile says it all!! :D

Bob
by vonfatman
Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A New to me Lever
Replies: 13
Views: 1022

Re: A New to me Lever

Congrats! I've had one since high school. It's the most accurate lever 22 I have ever owned. My dad just gave me his deluxe model 9422 and I'm looking forward to comparing the two.

Bob
by vonfatman
Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New from Ruger
Replies: 20
Views: 2551

Re: New from Ruger

I love rimfire revolvers. My faves include an old pre-war S&W pre-war Outdoorsman, a S&W pre-lock steel cylinder 617-4 (10 shot) and several H&R 9-shot break-open revolvers...the single action 199's and 777 are more fun to shoot than the 999 double action due to the better triggers. I'm ...
by vonfatman
Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The dogs!
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Re: The dogs!

Great photos - thanks
by vonfatman
Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three Generation Maine Moose hunt... with levergun
Replies: 20
Views: 3517

Re: Three Generation Maine Moose hunt... with levergun

Great story and photos! Thanks
by vonfatman
Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some prayers
Replies: 39
Views: 3951

Re: Could use some prayers

Prayers sent

Bob
by vonfatman
Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This made me smile
Replies: 9
Views: 1166

Re: This made me smile

I like it too....can't wait to tell my grandson!

Bob
by vonfatman
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Granddaughter soon....Prayer request...update
Replies: 30
Views: 2739

Re: New Granddaughter soon....Prayer request...update

Wow! Now that's a keeper!!! Congrats Congrats Congrats!!!

Bob
by vonfatman
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Prayer For Mom....
Replies: 39
Views: 2674

Re: A Little Prayer For Mom....

Prayers sent for a fast recovery for your mother and for peace and the warmth of the Lord for you and your family.

Bob
by vonfatman
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First day fishing.
Replies: 12
Views: 1214

Re: First day fishing.

Looks like fun. My wife and I are taking fly fishing lessons from a friend here in KC. Then this summer we plan to go west (CO) to try some fishing there.

Enjoyed your photos.

Bob
by vonfatman
Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels and a 357 plus Tia photo.
Replies: 19
Views: 1938

Re: Squirrels and a 357 plus Tia photo.

I'd love to have a good squirrel dog!! My dad had one as a kid and slayed 'em.

Bob
by vonfatman
Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: critters I saw today 12/16/14
Replies: 5
Views: 941

Re: critters I saw today 12/16/14

Great photos. Those are nice deer.

As with Mr. ollogger, our area (north of KCMO) was hit hard by blue tongue.

Bob
by vonfatman
Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrels and a 357 plus Tia photo.
Replies: 19
Views: 1938

Re: Squirrels and a 357 plus Tia photo.

Nice photos. Is your dog trained for squirrels?

Bob
by vonfatman
Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Buck Saw Question.
Replies: 11
Views: 1712

Re: Vintage Buck Saw Question.

I took a photo of the saw. Looks pretty similar.


Image
by vonfatman
Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92's worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 1477

Re: B-92's worth?

All good advice. If I were you, I'd put them on Gun Broker and you should be very pleased with the results. I have one of each and they are my favorite lever guns (for range use).

Good luck!!

Bob
by vonfatman
Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Buck Saw Question.
Replies: 11
Views: 1712

Re: Vintage Buck Saw Question.

Nice saw. I have one just like it. The guy I bought my house from left it and some other cool stuff because he didn't want to mess with the stuff....

Nice fix. Looks original to me!

Bob
by vonfatman
Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultrasonic cleaners?
Replies: 20
Views: 1191

Re: Ultrasonic cleaners?

I bought a unit from H. Freight first....it did not clean as I liked and I returned it and did some research and bought a different (see below) unit that I am very happy with. I bought this unit (the smaller Model 875). Brownells sells the same unit. http://www.sonicsystemsales.com/specsheetorder.ht...
by vonfatman
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-92 357mag worth?
Replies: 16
Views: 2442

Re: B-92 357mag worth?

Man, that is a nice shooter! I love mine and won't part with it unless I get real hungry.

Enjoy your new rifle.

Bob
by vonfatman
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultrasonic cleaners?
Replies: 20
Views: 1191

Re: Ultrasonic cleaners?

I also do not use mine for brass. I use it for cleaning guns and gun parts. Works great. Be sure to use compressed air to remove the cleaner/water solution.....then place them in a lube solution (no water) and cycle them after the cleaning to displace any water left over. Then blow off the excess lu...
by vonfatman
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day At The Ball Game
Replies: 14
Views: 1069

Re: Father's Day At The Ball Game

Great pics! I had to walk back to my car. No more Royals games for me.
Glad you two had fun.

Bob
by vonfatman
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BEST FATHER'S DAY EVER!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2821

Re: BEST FATHER'S DAY EVER!!!

Congratulations dad! That's wonderful. Life has forever changed.

Bob
by vonfatman
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1873 Short Rifle - .357. - anyone have one?
Replies: 32
Views: 3124

Re: Winchester 1873 Short Rifle - .357. - anyone have one?

Ive not found one. I called the Cody dealer...missed that one BUT MANY thanks!!!!

Bob
by vonfatman
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7330

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

Griff,
Your story is my favorite(so far). Oh don't ya wish you'd had that on film! Heck of a hunting story!!
Bob
by vonfatman
Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7330

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

Understand completely

He'd have been an easy target when he "flew" off with his meal.

Bob
by vonfatman
Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7330

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

I used to hunt quail every weekend. One trip I was walking along, bird dog out ahead, and I noticed a Coopers Hawk in the tree I was walking past. Once past, the hawk flew down the fence line and perched again. When I walked past, he did this again....and again. My dog went on point. I flushed the b...
by vonfatman
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1873 Short Rifle - .357. - anyone have one?
Replies: 32
Views: 3124

Winchester 1873 Short Rifle - .357. - anyone have one?

I've had one on order for a year....no joy in Smithville!

Bob