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by hocbj23
Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor -- Marriage Seminar
Replies: 6
Views: 777

Re: Humor -- Marriage Seminar

2 whacks-one for DA hubby and one for the instructor.Lol.bj
by hocbj23
Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - This one may get me booted off the forum!
Replies: 21
Views: 2504

Re: Humor - This one may get me booted off the forum!

a prime example of "jokus interruptis" -that joke didnt need no finishin.Lol.bj
by hocbj23
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: old Colt 1911
Replies: 7
Views: 982

Re: OT: old Colt 1911

As Hobie said ,"c" equals a commercial model colt .45. Nice find. Oil it up,do nothing to it in terms of "restoration" and u will have a nice piece to pass on .BJ
by hocbj23
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR Inefficient drinker
Replies: 9
Views: 1523

Re: HUMOR Inefficient drinker

Ive got one that sticks his feet in the water bowl and licks the h2o off his feet but ive never seen anything like that. Hilarious.bj
by hocbj23
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
Replies: 109
Views: 11828

Re: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?

.44-40.Plenty big enough for little ole me.BJ
by hocbj23
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Winchester Add. Poster (hot;-) updated/pics.
Replies: 49
Views: 6477

Re: Vintage Winchester Add. Poster (hot;-)

whoooha.she can ride sidesaddle with me anytime.Lol.BJ
by hocbj23
Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (Automotive) - Horn quit working...
Replies: 10
Views: 974

Re: OT (Automotive) - Horn quit working...

We are a world of useless information.Lol.bj
by hocbj23
Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- A little nervous?
Replies: 9
Views: 1255

Re: OT- A little nervous?

have u listened to any of ur local TV personalities lately? No different than this poor schmuck-and they do it for a living.Incredible.BJ
by hocbj23
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Your Fav "Saturday Nite Special"/Throwaway...
Replies: 18
Views: 2446

Re: OT - Your Fav "Saturday Nite Special"/Throwaway...

Little I frame Smith snubby that apparently was in somebodys glove box so long that it wore a flat spot in one wooden grip.>32 cal,shoots like a dream and I gave $75 for it .bj
by hocbj23
Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Nature - hummingbird
Replies: 19
Views: 2488

Re: OT - Nature - hummingbird

perfect spot - sell the pics for 5 pesadas a shot and buy u a new levergun.Lol.bj
by hocbj23
Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?
Replies: 95
Views: 18188

Re: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?

.218 Bee,.25-20,.32-20 all in 1984 CL Marlins.Just keep neckin the brass down and keep on shootin.BJ
by hocbj23
Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Witnessed a crime this morning .
Replies: 29
Views: 3386

Re: Witnessed a crime this morning .

well said,Dave.With the cost of a movie at 18 bucks locally,a few bucks spent at the range with an ole levergun is much more fun to me.I know I occasionally pay a little more for a gun at my local shop,but he knows what I like and will call me first if he gets an interesting piece.hes gotta live too...
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Domestic Relations
Replies: 20
Views: 1558

Re: OT: Domestic Relations

U know how all the Marriage gurus talk about communication being the key to a great marriage?My wife of 49 years figured it out 48.5 years ago--she tells me what to do and I go do it.Simple.Lol.bj
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do you think there is enough new cartridges?
Replies: 53
Views: 4567

Re: do you think there is enough new cartridges?

.22,.32,.38,.380,.38 Super,.45 in handguns,12 ga in shotgun,.218 Bee,.25-20,.32-20,.30-30,.38-40,.44-40 in leverguns and my "newest" is a SP101 in .327 mag for concealed carry.I guess I like the oldies(with hyphens) best as well.bj
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any body like tennessee
Replies: 33
Views: 3016

Re: any body like tennessee

I have lived in Chattanooga Tennessee all my 70 years,with a stint in Birmingham,Nashville, and Jackson Mississippi thrown in.We have the best of all worlds in Chattanooga.Good hunting,fishing,mountains ,lakes and generally pretty country.Housing is Very affordable, we have a new Volkswagon plant an...
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think the best fighting revolver is?
Replies: 65
Views: 6509

Re: Best defense revolver

Walther PPK in .380 is my defense pick.Easy to carry,very accurate and will stop most folks.bj
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think the best fighting revolver is?
Replies: 65
Views: 6509

Re: What do you think the best fighting revolver is?

Toss upbetween my SP101 in .327 Mag, and my Model 70ss in .38 super with the Jordan .355 barrel (9x23) installed.They are both very capable of reaching out and touching someone-hard.BJ :o
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Completely OT: The Old Geezer becomes a Grandpa
Replies: 37
Views: 3496

Re: Completely OT: The Old Geezer becomes a Grandpa

Two very lovely ladies.Congratulations.I have 5 grandchildren ages 17 to 2 and I love em all dearly.Best to all u and yours from me and mine.BJ
by hocbj23
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: original or replica ????
Replies: 14
Views: 1515

Re: original or replica ????

I have an original 1873 in .38-40,and while many people say it is the nicest original '73 they have ever seen, I wouldnt think of NOT shooting it.I realize it is a piece of history,but when I pass it on to my son/grandson,I want them to know that lots of people have shot this old gun including Grand...
by hocbj23
Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what lever guns are on your want list ?????????updated
Replies: 45
Views: 3609

Re: what lever guns are on your want list ?????????updated

Winchester 73 in .44-40 to match my '73 in .38-40.bj
by hocbj23
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone identify this?
Replies: 19
Views: 2509

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Is it rifled or smoothbore.Looks like with all the fancy work on wood and steel that it may be a custom made English safari rifle if it is rifled,or an upland grouse gun if smoothbore(Purdy?)Shore is pretty and very unique.BJ
by hocbj23
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Trivia
Replies: 14
Views: 2242

Re: Movie Trivia

444tsgt gets a cookie.It was a 1911 A1.Second question:In "Dirty Harry" the black dude that was robbing the bank,downed by the .44Mag that led to the famous scene of "Well do ya,punk?" was armed with ??BJ
by hocbj23
Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Trivia
Replies: 14
Views: 2242

Movie Trivia

Rules: Answer the question then post gun trivia of ur own.Winner(s) get a cookie. In the movie "Red Dawn" one scene showed a fellow shot dead in the street behind a pickup truck with a bumper sticker that read "The only way u will get my gun is to pry it from my cold,dead fingers>&quo...
by hocbj23
Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Any S&W guru's out there? Photos added..
Replies: 16
Views: 2291

Re: OT-Any S&W guru's out there?

Hideaway gun for the RNW mounted police? Imported into Canada by Valley Guns in CA?Wild guess.BJ
by hocbj23
Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 Values?
Replies: 16
Views: 1660

Re: Winchester 94 Values?

so I guess that the 1894 with a 1954 serial number I bought recently for 375 was an ok deal,given that the rifle looks nearly unused? I was worried I paid too much.BJ
by hocbj23
Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT or is it? Safety! Death at CO range
Replies: 22
Views: 1987

Re: OT or is it? Safety! Death at CO range

The rifle club I belong to here in Tennessee is pretty well run with a few simple rules: The range is a "cold range" -- no guns transported loaded for any reason.ANY member can call any station "cold" for any reason and at that point ALL guns are unloaded, holstered or laid on a ...
by hocbj23
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25-20 or 32-20??
Replies: 12
Views: 1574

Re: 25-20 or 32-20??

I have Marlin 1894 cls in .32-20,25-20, and ,218 Bee. I also have acouple of handguns that shoot the .32-20.Therefore I like the .32-20 best to reload.The .25-20 is just a .32-20 necked down. I live in a fairly heavily wooded area so the .32-20 I use more for hunting.However,if I lived out West in t...
by hocbj23
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS Posts
Replies: 33
Views: 9111

Re: POLITICS Posts

Good job Hobie.However,it is fun in here when we get a little off our rockers and start with the down and dirty politics.Dont clamp too hard--guns,politics ,whiskey,women make a mighty fine brew if tended properly.Name of a new site "leverpol".That oughtta bring em out of the woodwork.Lol.bj
by hocbj23
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking to Scratch the Itch for a SAA.
Replies: 54
Views: 4159

Re: Looking to Scratch the Itch for a SAA.

I currently have Ubertis in 38-40 (colt bisley clone) .44-40 (3inch sheriffs model)birdseye and .32-20 with a .32WCFM cylinder also birdseye.ALL SA's and all excellent guns (and very affordable even new -mine werent).They hold good groups at 25 meters,digest most ammo I put in 'em, and nothing has b...
by hocbj23
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Doesn't seem like 40 years have passed...
Replies: 32
Views: 2739

Re: OT: Doesn't seem like 40 years have passed...

Just had gotten out of the service,moved into my first home and my bride and I were watching on "our" first TV.What a rush.Life was good and I was sure it would only get better.H-m-m-m,well may have missed it a little there.bj
by hocbj23
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-not a colt, but
Replies: 18
Views: 1987

Re: ot-not a colt, but

should always wear hearing protection lest u end up like me with 0 hearing left,partial hearing right ear.Even the crack of a .22 is enough to damage those little cilia in ur ear and then voila--no mo hearin.bj
by hocbj23
Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-not a colt, but
Replies: 18
Views: 1987

Re: ot-not a colt, but

nice `un.bj
by hocbj23
Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Win #158,xxx
Replies: 28
Views: 2093

Re: 1873 Win #158,xxx

Im with the telegraphist on this one.interesting looking piece but something just isnt quite right.photos are excellent by the way.check it out and let us know what u find out.I have one of those in .38-40,and the weak point on mine is wear around the breech that causes the extractor to malfunction ...
by hocbj23
Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My favorite "long range shot" in a Western.
Replies: 33
Views: 3397

Re: My favorite "long range shot" in a Western.

The scene in GBU where Lee Van Cleef first shoots the bad guy's (with the bad teeth) horse out from under him at a ful gallop,then lets the bad guy fire 3-4 unanswered shots at him,then puts a stock on a buntline special and drops the guy.woo-hoo.followed by the shootin in Valdez followed by Rooster...
by hocbj23
Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAD TO PUT MY LITTLE GIRL TO SLEEP
Replies: 39
Views: 3222

Re: HAD TO PUT MY LITTLE GIRL TO SLEEP

Fellow and his dog are walking down this dusty road when they come upon a beautiful golden gate with some lovely green grass behind it.Fellow is sitting behind the gate reading a book.Guy and dog approach and guy asks if he can come in and rest a bit and get he and his dog some water.Man looks up an...
by hocbj23
Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much will it take to stop a 470?
Replies: 32
Views: 3211

Re: How much will it take to stop a 470?

no apparently mothers in law have an expendability problem here-- they r expendable.BJ
by hocbj23
Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Levergun Ruger SHOULD Have Made
Replies: 17
Views: 2088

Re: The Levergun Ruger SHOULD Have Made

Re: international (Mannlicher) stock-why would u want to tote all that extra wood and weight around?bj
by hocbj23
Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rank these in collectability.
Replies: 19
Views: 1981

Re: Rank these in collectability.

since I own one of each :1886,1873 and 1894.after that not sure.bj
by hocbj23
Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 16
Views: 1478

Re: What to do?

mr.Goat: I have the identical gun with a straight stock.If u ever get up to Chattanooga,tn,bring it with u and we will discuss a swap.I am not interested in shipping rifles around and I bet ur not either.BJ
by hocbj23
Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Humorous Hunting Stories
Replies: 13
Views: 1375

Re: OT-Humorous Hunting Stories

On a turkey hunt in Mississippi about 5 years ago with 2 of my real old time Mississippi red-neck buddies.I had the camera,they (shudder) had the guns AND the Mississippi lemonade.Dawn breaks, and they start to gobble,cackle and carry on.Ole Tom gobbles back.They gobble some more.Tom sounds REAL clo...
by hocbj23
Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off-Road Commode....It had to happen eventually...
Replies: 23
Views: 2481

Re: Off-Road Commode....It had to happen eventually...

re the "not for Moving Vehicle" warning--here in Tennessee it would be Bubba saying "here-hold my beer and watch this". And we all would until hysterical laughter and the need to limit the "a--burn" took over.Can u imagine the next road crew coming along and going "...
by hocbj23
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Pistol Round
Replies: 18
Views: 1669

Re: New Pistol Round

yep>and General Electric is working on a railroad car to carry it for u.Does the old German "paris gun" of WW1 mean anything to ya?LMAO.BJ
by hocbj23
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't Look Good Naked Anymore
Replies: 12
Views: 1408

Re: Don't Look Good Naked Anymore

and as Greg Bateson so well put it "zero does have meaning and value-to the recipient."BJ
by hocbj23
Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Now I need some BIG PRAYERS
Replies: 53
Views: 4261

Re: OT - Now I need some BIG PRAYERS

Done, sir.darn cancer anyway.My high school sweetheart,whom I have not seen in 50 years,passed last week from the same terrible disease.Prayers also for the researchers who are working on cures.It cant come soon enough.BJ
by hocbj23
Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need to fill a niche - only you can help
Replies: 29
Views: 2528

Re: OT - Need to fill a niche - only you can help

x2 on the Model 10 Smith,with a 6 inch barrel and Pachmyer grips.Tack drivers.bj
by hocbj23
Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does Your Mind Stay On Guns During The Summer?
Replies: 41
Views: 2621

Re: Does Your Mind Stay On Guns During The Summer?

I get distracted cause of a 27 year old motorcycle I am restoring,plus a master machinist is teaching me some of the intracacies of metal working so I can fix old rifle and pistol parts,but other than that ,I go to the range at least once a week.bj
by hocbj23
Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Found in the garage.
Replies: 27
Views: 2075

Re: OT-Found in the garage.

That A65 looks like someone tweaked it for some TT competition-clip ons,set backs etc.NICE bike.BJ
by hocbj23
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your favorite animal to hunt with a lever?
Replies: 38
Views: 2511

Re: What is your favorite animal to hunt with a lever?

I dont know what u call em,but their pelt is white with a black circle in the middle of it.darned hard to skin because they are so thin and chewy to eat.Lol.My second is the dreaded and elusive tin can,followed by chucks with the Bee Marlin.bj
by hocbj23
Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 Magnum
Replies: 39
Views: 2455

Re: .22 Magnum

Yikes! Since when has Wallyworld turned into the Vector Zero for the swine flu?BJ
by hocbj23
Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR Retiree's new past time
Replies: 8
Views: 802

Re: HUMOR Retiree's new past time

other than harassing the little old ladies here at Bide-A-Wee Old folks Home,harassing the gendarmes is just the thing I want to be doing ,Obama sticker or not.BJ :lol: