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- Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTB in NE. .250 Savage ammo and more
- Replies: 2
- Views: 202
Re: WTB/WTT in NE. .250 Savage ammo
I appreciate the info. I have seen the Hornady offering. I was hoping a viewer might have some older ammo, or maybe some cheaper ammo. Thank you.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTB in NE. .250 Savage ammo and more
- Replies: 2
- Views: 202
WTB in NE. .250 Savage ammo and more
I want to buy some .250 Savage ammo, also called 250/3000. I don't care about bullet weight or brand, just want some shooting ammo, not looking to hunt with it. I can also use some lead bullet 32-20 ammo, could also possibly use some 44-40 handgun loads. I am located in the Omaha, Nebraska area. Tha...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need Marlin 1895 help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 348
no losse screw
I'm afraid I'm probably the only loose screw here !!
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need Marlin 1895 help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 348
need Marlin 1895 help
At work now. Gent has a Marlin 1895 in 45/70 hear. THe shells are not loading. I can see the carrier is not rising high enough for the shell to enter the chamber. What is the likely fix?? And...yes...it is an Ilion, IL gun!! Thanks
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Frank & Jesse James........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 717
Frank & Jesse James........
Does anyone know if either James boy ever carried a lever action rifle?? If so, what brand and model?? I also am curious if anyone has a pic of the actual Remington 1875 Frank James surrendered to Gov. Crittendon?? My great great grandparents had Jesse in their house for a meal, and he spent the nig...
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Griffon & Howe m1922 Springfield 22lr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 848
Re: Griffon & Howe m1922 Springfield 22lr
SELL THE TRUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vintage guns
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5113
Re: Vintage guns
My top wanted Winchester: Model 1895 in 30/40 Krag caliber. I'd be OK with .303 British or 7.62x54 Russian. Buy Krag is my thing!!!!
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the current view of US made Winchester AE 94's
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2415
Re: What is the current view of US made Winchester AE 94's
I have old Winchesters, newer Winchesters, and Japanese made Winchesters. I don't even notice the trigger pull unless it is super light, or super heavy. None of my Winchesters fit either bill. Now my Marlin 39A is a different story. You breath on it and it fires. I actually want to get that worked o...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just made a deal on this
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1354
Re: Just made a deal on this
Very nice. I like those old rimfires.
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new vs. used.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2869
Re: new vs. used.
I've bought a lot of pre-owned and new firearms. I have seldom had issues. I got screwed royally on AR15.C__. Seller had lots of feedback, all of them good, took a lot of pics, said all the right things. Gun was Swedish Mauser M96 supposedly perfect, all matching numbers, no import marks, near perfe...
- Sun May 13, 2018 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who here plays with Walkers and Dragoons?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4372
Re: Who here plays with Walkers and Dragoons?
I love my Walker repro! A couple times if filled the cylinder to the brim with 3F, and packed a ball on top. Recoil is more than normal, but not serious. I rubber band the rammer. very accurate gun. I have quite a few repo's, and my least favorite is the 1860 Army. That grip angle is just not comfor...
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need cartridge info
- Replies: 2
- Views: 935
need cartridge info
I have some unusual cases I cannot identify. These were mixed in with a bunch of 45-70 cases, altered to 40-82. These are made from 375 H&H cases, with the belt turned down. Here is approximate dimensions Length - 2.4" / 60.98mm outside of case mouth - .424" / 10.78mm diameter of base ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku Winchester 95 SRC joy
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3623
Re: Miroku Winchester 95 SRC joy
I am considering selling my Uberti 1873 Deluxe Rifle now. I was planning on using it for silhouette shooting with standard 357 loads, but others have told me that those loads will bend the toggle bolt on this gun. If I have to worry about that, the rifle is no more than a wall-hanger for me. I will ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2015 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miroku Winchester 95 SRC joy
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3623
Re: Miroku Winchester 95 SRC joy
OMG !!!! You scratched it !!!!!!
Doesn't bother me a bit, neither the change of sights or a few use marks.
Really glad you enjoy it.
Now.....if I can sell a couple AR's I can buy another lever gun.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
Doesn't bother me a bit, neither the change of sights or a few use marks.
Really glad you enjoy it.
Now.....if I can sell a couple AR's I can buy another lever gun.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
- Sun Jul 19, 2015 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Questions on Winchester Hi-Wall and Low-Wal guns......
- Replies: 2
- Views: 491
Questions on Winchester Hi-Wall and Low-Wal guns......
I have never spent any time on these guns, so I have a few questions.
Are both called Model 1885 ???
How do you tell them apart ???
What calibers were the originals made in ???
Thanks folks.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
Are both called Model 1885 ???
How do you tell them apart ???
What calibers were the originals made in ???
Thanks folks.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: who is good to work on a Marlin Golden 39A ???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 465
who is good to work on a Marlin Golden 39A ???
My Marlin Golden 39A has a trigger that is too light.
I want to get it worked on by somebody who knows what they are doing.
Right now it can go off too easily when you close the lever.
I am in Nebraska.
Thanks
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
I want to get it worked on by somebody who knows what they are doing.
Right now it can go off too easily when you close the lever.
I am in Nebraska.
Thanks
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question on Winchester serial numbers.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 470
Question on Winchester serial numbers.
My newly acquired 1873 has a different serial number.
It dates to 1899, but........
the number is3XXXX6B
What is the B ?????
Does this mean there were two guns made with the same serial number????
Was the B added after a return to the factory???
Thank you.
It dates to 1899, but........
the number is3XXXX6B
What is the B ?????
Does this mean there were two guns made with the same serial number????
Was the B added after a return to the factory???
Thank you.
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I don't collect leverguns...........
- Replies: 10
- Views: 965
I don't collect leverguns...........
I don't collect lever guns, but I keep accumulating them. In the last two weeks I traded for a Mare's Leg .22, and then today I bought an 1873 Winchester. The Mare's Leg may not be practical...but it sure looks fun. The 1873 was made in 1889, and is a 38WCF (38-40) 24 inch barrel. should be a nice s...
- Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spencer Carbine question................
- Replies: 3
- Views: 932
Re: Spencer Carbine question................
Thanks for the help.
I also signed up on the Spencer forum.
I have been a member of CasCity for a long time, but had not been active for several years.
My old log-in was still good.
Thanks again.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
I also signed up on the Spencer forum.
I have been a member of CasCity for a long time, but had not been active for several years.
My old log-in was still good.
Thanks again.
Good Shootin!!
DarryH
- Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spencer Carbine question................
- Replies: 3
- Views: 932
Spencer Carbine question................
Close enough to be called a "lever action" ???? I have a real puzzle here. 1st....no pictures. Gun belongs to a good friend with no computer. Serial number is wayyy high..........1056XX..........most have 5 digit numbers. Marked as made in Mass. by Spencer Repeating Arms. Appears to be 56....
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tell me about fast draw shooting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1872
Re: Tell me about fast draw shooting
I did this while in high school. There was no competition in the area, so I taught myself. I had a Daisy BB gun that looked like a Colt 1873. I added weight to the insides, including plugging the barrel. I was able to keep the action in working order. I practiced with that gun almost every day. I wo...
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need help identifying a Mills belt
- Replies: 2
- Views: 710
Re: need help identifying a Mills belt
that got me close. with your info, I found the correct item. US M1910 Mills Mounted Cartridge Belt here is a link to a picture and info on the belt. this one is a copy, but mine is original. http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4386&bc=no The problem in finding out what this is......multipl...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: need help identifying a Mills belt
- Replies: 2
- Views: 710
need help identifying a Mills belt
I have a Mills belt that I am having a hard time identifying. No pics now, but here is my best description........ Appears to be 3 piece construction, I assume it is canvas, strong heavy, olive drab color center part has metal tabs on each end. marked on brass tabs: the name MILLS in the outline of ...
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1308
Re: visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
I bought my Model 14 in a private sale. An older gent had not used it in many years, and had offered me a good price. I love the way the gun handles. The .30 Remington has virtually the same ballistics as the 30-30, so in a sense, it is a 30-30 rimless. When I get a chance to buy new/old stock ammo,...
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1308
Re: visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
I want a Model 8, but want one in .30Remington.
My model 14 is that chambering also, and I have a good supply of brass and ammo.
My model 14 is that chambering also, and I have a good supply of brass and ammo.
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1308
here's where they are at.......
I'mnot selfish !
Guns Unlimited
Omaha, Nebraska
Great shop to visit and buy from.
Guns Unlimited
Omaha, Nebraska
Great shop to visit and buy from.
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Krag in .308??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3780
no disrespect to Ackley....but
There are some heavy loads these days, and those guns are a lot older now, by what.....
40 to 80 years older ????????
Many Krags were reamed out to accept 30-06 blanks to be fired by honor guards.
Now I sure wouldn't want one of those on myshoulder when I touched off a live round!!!
40 to 80 years older ????????
Many Krags were reamed out to accept 30-06 blanks to be fired by honor guards.
Now I sure wouldn't want one of those on myshoulder when I touched off a live round!!!
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bolt action smiths
- Replies: 8
- Views: 801
Re: Bolt action smiths
the 8x57 cailber is pretty versatile, much like the 30-06. These are high performance rounds on the market nowdays. Handloading will get you great loads too. In case you are unaware, the cheaper ammo from Remington, Winchester, and Federal, are all lower performance loads. This is in case they are u...
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1308
visited gunshop.....shouldn't have !
I actually try to avoid going to certain gun shops. Stopped in today....and I am STILL trying to talk myself out of a couple purchases!!! 2 Winchester Model 88's. One .308 and one .243. Pressed checkering/leaves, ets. Both had one-piece scope bases on them. These showed use, but not abuse. At least ...
- Mon May 28, 2012 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 complaint.........
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2024
Re: 1895 complaint.........
it's worth a try. If I can't solve the problem, I will sell the gun. (full disclosure of course) Selling would be my very last step. I like the front sight. I grew up with gold bead or flat blade front sights. Thanks for the suggestion. I really has not considered any fix like that. Sometimes simple...
- Mon May 28, 2012 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 complaint.........
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2024
Re: 1895 complaint.........
I'll still pass on a peep.
Depending on the gun, I can usually shoot 1" to 3" groups
at 100 yards. If I have to pull the trigger at 200 yard or beyond,
I'll probably be using a scoped gun anyway.(but NEVER a lever gun)
I tried to tighten the blade with no results.
Depending on the gun, I can usually shoot 1" to 3" groups
at 100 yards. If I have to pull the trigger at 200 yard or beyond,
I'll probably be using a scoped gun anyway.(but NEVER a lever gun)
I tried to tighten the blade with no results.
- Mon May 28, 2012 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 complaint.........
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2024
Re: 1895 complaint.........
I originally had 4 fairly large sight-in targets. I couldn't hit one, so I stapled all 4 up in a square. In 20 rounds, I could not see where I was hitting. Seeing my problem, another shooter, a friend of mine, offered me a long range target of a deer. I usually carry an end-roll of newspaper with me...
- Mon May 28, 2012 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1895 complaint.........
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2024
1895 complaint.........
I picked up a new 1895 Carbine with tang safety a couple years ago. I wanted a 30/40 Krag, but this 30-06 found me first It made sense as I own 8 other 30-06 rifles, but only one other Krag. I had a horrible time sighting it in. To start with, I was not on paper at 100 yards. Now this may not sound ...
- Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found out what we own....finally!!!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 762
Found out what we own....finally!!!!!!
My apologies for a somewhat long story......... My wife took care of an elderly couple in their home. He was a retired Lt. Cornel in the US Air Force, and had quite the stories to tell. He flew every US combat aircraft made from WWII through Vietnam. His wife was from an old Kentuky family, who were...
- Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Amazing SMLE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 841
Re: The Amazing SMLE
Is that actually a Canadian Ross rifle????
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence- A Final Update
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8826
Re: An Old Shooter Breaks Long Silence
Darn..now I'm feeling bad. Thanks for the great story, and for getting an old gun shootin again. I think you done great! I'm feelin bad, cus....I went to a big gun show in February, with the intention of purchasing an original 1873 Winchester. I found a LOT of overpriced junk that would cost way too...
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anschutz mannlicher 22 lr
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2218
Re: Anschutz mannlicher 22 lr
Many mannlicher stocked guns tend to have more accuracy problems than guns with standard stocks. This is especially true when shooting and getting the gun warmed up a bit. That said.....I LOVE mannlicher stocked guns, and own several. I would love to own the one you pictured. The prices folks quoted...
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I quit procrastinating and ordered a "Black" rifle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2787
Re: I quit procrastinating and ordered a "Black" rifle
Been to the "black rifle" store too many times already. I once had a very large collection of black guns. Steys, SIG, Colt, FN, HK, etc. Got to looking at them and realized, that I was just about the only one shooting any of these. Yes, I was having fun.....but..... the call of wood and st...
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dishonest dealer
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4208
Re: Dishonest dealer
I've seen way too many dealers like this. Gives all the rest a bad name. Sadly, they never seen to have any problem keeping a good stock of used guns on their shelves. I watched an old lady come into a shop, where I knew the owner was one of these real pieces of work!!! This was an old reproduction ...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA, Remington 1875, Conversion, or Schofield
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8396
Re: SAA, Remington 1875, Conversion, or Schofield
For the most part, most cowboy action shooting targets are shot at such close ranges, that even a 3 inch barreled "shop keepers" model would not be much of a hindrence in hitting those targets fast and accurate enough. The first few single action guns I ever shot were 5 1/2" barrels. ...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA, Remington 1875, Conversion, or Schofield
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8396
Re: SAA, Remington 1875, Conversion, or Schofield
I live in the Omaha, Nebraska area. Went to the gun show in Harlan, Iowa this morning. Saw an 1875 in blue, .357 caliber. I didn't think to ask the price....sorry. I won't be going back as I have to work Sunday. Like others said......the Remington 1875 and 1890 just don't handle as fast or comfortab...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA, Remington 1875, Conversion, or Schofield
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8396
Re: SAA, Remington 1875, Conversion, or Schofield
Funny you can't find the 1875 in .357. Around my part of the country, it seems like every one I look at is a .357. I search endlessly for one in 44-40. Frank James, the brother of Jesse, had agreed to surrender to the Gonenor of Misouri for an agreed upon prison sentence. He surrendered an Remington...
- Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The old "Military Guns"
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5555
Re: The old "Military Guns"
Never met a military gun I DIDN'T like !!!!! Some fun ones, US Krag, 1894 Swede Mauser, 1909 Argentine Mauser, 1891 Argentine Carbine, 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield, 1903 MKI Springfield, M1 Garand, 1895 Chilean Mauser made in Germany, 1885 Martini Henry, 1861 Springfield, and so many more !...
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cool Picture From Your Resident DBL Gun Nut…
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1781
Re: Cool Picture From Your Resident DBL Gun Nut…
What a neat selection of hats too!!!!
I love these old photos.
Thanks for posting.
I love these old photos.
Thanks for posting.
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help with ammo for silhouette shooting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1580
Need help with ammo for silhouette shooting
I attended my first NRA Silhouette match last saturday. I quickly found out while getting sighted in, that my cowboy action shooting ammo sucked for this game. It is not because it is to mild, it is just plain not accurate! It works great dumping quickly on the large, close cowboy targets. I have a ...
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 15879
Re: What levergun calibers do you have?
No gun owner shoul ever post anything that starts with............ ..I only have a _____________. Never feel bad about only owning one of anything. It puts you ahead of countless others, and as all of us know, gun owners seldom own one of anything for long! I own too many now, nad sometimes I feel b...
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns and Arthritis...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4141
Re: Guns and Arthritis...
Supposedly.....WD40 sprayed on the hands and worked in provides relief for many people.
Even the folks at WD40 acknowledge this, but of course they do not promote it.
Even the folks at WD40 acknowledge this, but of course they do not promote it.
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 15879
Re: What levergun calibers do you have?
.22 rimfire (2) 1 Winchester 9422 and 1 Marlin Model 36 (1980 and 1960 respectively) .357 (1) Winchester Model 92 (1980's) 32-20 (2) Both Winchester Model 92's (1898 and 1915) 30-30 (1) Winchester Model 1894 (1994 Centennial Model) 30-06 (1) Winchester Model 1895 (1990's) 45-70 (1) Winchester 1886 (...
- Fri May 06, 2011 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger #1 - 45-70
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2981
Re: Ruger #1 - 45-70
Save for the 300 H&H, you will never regret it !!!!!!!!! Currently, I only own one MKI. It is a full Mannlicher stocked gun in 30-06. There are lots of calibers I like, but this is my number 1, main hunting gun. Since I already own 8 other 30-06 guns, and load for them, it just made sense to buy...
- Thu May 05, 2011 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: '92 vs '73
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8474
Re: '92 vs '73
I own 3 model 92's. A pre-1900 in 32-20 with a 24" barrel, a 1912-1913 made 32-20 with a 24" barrel. One has an octagon barrel, the other is half octagon and half round. I also have a Miroku made in Japan in 357 Mag. It has a 24" round barrel. I used it for cowboy action shooting for ...