Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com

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I've only seen one Coral in Arizona in 40+ years, a brightly colored one in a desert wash outside Phoenix. It was more afraid of me and I let it scoot down its wash-side hole unmolested. Encounters are rare-- reclusive little buggers and, 'cause of the small mouths and generally timid nature, not ne...

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LK, I'm sorry if you've said before, but where's "here"?

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90% of the time, a 357 Rossi or Browning with same caliber on the hip. Need anything bigger than that (genuine bear or "very likely" big cat) country, those get switched to .44 Mag in same. Since any real "woods" in Arizona mean possible bear (black) encounter, that's the gun pai...

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One of my favorites--you'll love it! Now all you need is a nice set of ivory looking American Holly grips courtesy Pvt Shultz or CaryC (over at the Ruger Forum) to complete your gun! What I'm planning for mine!

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C0Steve, looks like you only need a bayo lug to complete the pic as you've got yours configured! Great gun. As to the: It is an anemic crappy little cartridge and the ammunition is like $38 a box of 50. Stan in SC ...Check this out. http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot36.htm http://www.theboxotruth....

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I've thought about the '76--looking forward to reports! As an aside, has anyone thought of any "modern" chamberings that'd make sense in a '76?

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Also don't have HBO, but looking forward to with great anticipation. Undertold part of the war--at least for many years. Thin Red Line pretty decent but suffered from timing coincidental with Ryan and an overwraught/overacting Nolte (who can be good), and Windtalkers ok in some respects but ultimate...

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Good points. I can't even think of m(any) sequels. I know a lot of people that will beat their chests about Godfather II, but to me "I" was #1.

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For those that harumph that they won't even "see a remake," etc.--as others have said, it's not like all of the original Grit (and others') casting was stellar. And pray tell what are you suggesting we all watch (of "new" western material) out there? Yuma wasn't a stellar piece e...

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C.Cash, you mentioned great place to live near and you are right. More to do around--historically or even recreatonally--than most places I can think of. But then there's the cost of living, the national (and local) politics we're all aware of, regardless of which way you lean, traffic infuriating a...

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C.Cash--those are good ones I forgot. Right across Ford's is the house where Lincoln was taken and died, including his death bed and bloodied shirt (at least there when I was a kid). I grew up in the area (Fairfax) and talk about great class field trips!!--I was so fortunate in that regard. I still ...

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Must do's you didn't get to are (in part), Manassas Battlefield Park/Bull Run--out just past Fairfax, right up there with Gettysburg in impressivness/importance. Picture (the very idea of) the Washington gentry taking Sunday horse 'n buggy picnic rides to see the battle going on! Also, the realizati...

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This page copied a little oddly for me--including your post in it, but it works: check out one of the Oct 29 responses. http://www.levergunscommunity.com/search.php?keywords=strip+Browning+finish&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=msgonly&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&...

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If you are in or near Phoenix, --Legendary Guns.

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I also wondered about the picture of the cowboy with the 1894 Win in a Marlin article! I generally have always enjoyed the magazine, though, for a quarterly, it could perhaps be a little thicker of content for the price. I too wished for less "true story" backround of Billy the Kid and Tom...

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Even in this economy, that's very, very good. Usually $650-800, even more if truly NIB. They're very seldom in bad shape. Yours is about the going rate with tax or shpg/FFL on a new Rossi carbine with the safety junk--still a nice gun but not comparable--and they ain't making the B-92 any more. Jump...

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Another site:
http://armscollectors.com/sn/windates.htm

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Thanks, I have, but good suggestion anyway. No go. UPDATE EDIT> After eleventh try (logging in, out, in, etc., and going to the old version several times - Version 2?) finally works. Oddly Version 4 now shows I'm now only watching one item. Version 2 shows the whole bundle. Go figure. Thanks for the...

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Anyone else having trouble logging in? GB shows my account active but will not log in normally to either a) view watched listings (which is shows I have a bunch of but can't list) or b) bid....and cues for FAQ ("can't log in") then "contact customer service" puts you in a circula...

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Or you can get a Browning B92 (made 20+ yrs ago)--same Miroku plant--in 44 Mag without the safety junk. Though long out of production, most I've seen are in great shape, including some LNIB. These came in 20" carbine configuration. Also in the 1.5-2x Rossi price range, but nice, are the new(ish...

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Why would you want to bother with a clone or other foreign junk when there are 7 million originals out there? :wink: -------------Sixgun I have always wondered about that myself. You can buy a great "real" one for far less than what a "new" one would probably cost and likely hav...

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I think Hobie has it down: replacement for the factory puma medalion the middle years of the Interarms era Rossi 92s were equipped with--at least in part presumably to keep the ring from marring the receiver (a job at which it succeeds--though some of us didn't ask Rossi to do that!). I'd either lea...

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I understand the thinking, but you need to realize, bad guys travel in packs, and five rounds probably won't be enough. They won't be standing still, and if you're smart you won't be either. Ever try and shoot that 5 shot snubby on the move? How about reload it? Real life is not the square range, g...

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I've got a 1917 SRC and several "Pre 64s" that have had--and continue to have--just such proper field use by me and those before me. However, at some point, I in my remaining years (I hope!) and those that follow me might like to start creating our own history by shooting the snot out of s...

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...Because, while there are many "regular" (war and post war) Pre 64s out there, the point for many of us (and main point for a manufacturer) would be a brand new, relatively affordable, modern steel SRC and rifle (round and/or octagonal) to early full-on Pre War dimensional and cosmetic s...

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Another +1 for J frame, but in my case .32 H&R Mag in 431PD or better yet for pocket duty the hammerless 432PD. For CCW, I don't feel undergunned with 6 warm Georgia Arms 100 gr JHPs, Federal personal defense or your choice of reloads. With most of these loads, roughly comparable midling-to-warm...

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I'm sorry the we (US) didn't get gold, but as glad for Canada. Fitting end to the Olympics as someone else said. Great job USA, congratulations Canada!

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I'm sure you'll turn up an opportunity soon. OT your shooting situation, you're within spitting distance of the most beautiful coast in North America--maybe world--IMO. Come June, you'll really be the envy of us desert dwellers. From Cannon Beach to Gold Beach, the Oregon Coast is the perfect antedo...

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...And yes you did great! Nothing like those pre-safety Rossis. Steve (NKJ) is the one to know if you have any questions, issues or want to slick it up. After a regular oiling most do on any new (to them) firearm, usually a few hundred dry/empty leverings will smooth up the action--that some new one...

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Joe, I like how you think!

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That's unfortunate. C'mon Chiappa or Uberti--how about a gen-u-wine Pre War 1894 SRC and long rifle?

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Welcome aboard!

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Welcome! I'm a desert boy now but grew up in Fairfax! (3-8 or 1957-62, my first memories). We spent weekends roaming the fields and woods of the famous Bull Run/Manassas battlefield. Glad to have another Virginian on board!

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The only way--and main justification--I think Win (or Uberti/Chiappa for that matter) will reintroduce a "plain" working man's 94 will be as a Pre-War Saddle Ring Carbine and (maybe) long rifle spec--the way they were built from 1894-1930 or so when shotgun butts and ramped front sights we...

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I think Terry's response may have been directed more at the previous poster's? :-) +1 Browning hands down--no comparison--for all the reasons mentioned plus the stellar quality of the Miroku production..94s are great, for .30-30s--I've got six such--and that family of cartridges. Just ok for the pis...

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Prayers said for Barbara and Paco. Best wishes to you both.

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Prayers are up! Wish you the best Victor!

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Don, thanks for the Buffalo Arms link.
Regarding the 86s, I think my Browning 86 SRC is one of the few I've seen with a buckhorn, likely a replacement of an OEM ladder as I bought the gun used.

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I have to admit I just think they're cool. I like the "period correctness" of them, with some 75% of original 92 and Pre War 94 carbines (through the 20s) being so equipped. Chiappa/Armi Sport is the only one making the 92s with them now (or even since 1941, other than the Spanish El Tigre...

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The examples (of Chiappa) 92s I,ve seen have the traditional 92 SR two hole/pronged staple--I think!!

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Regarding features, you forgot to mention the period correct ladder sight--shared with their other 92 carbines. Our very own NKJ has been working with the Chiappa folks on the new 86 model--to make it right out of the chute. It wouldn't surprise me if they've also taken some feedback on the 92s to i...

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As promised (86 sight)
http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgw ... 18-2/M86S5

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Welcome! I too have wondered about the ladder sight (but not taken next logical step of measuring or inquiring about the dovetail). The B-86s came with ladder sights, but don't know if the same dovetail as the B-92 or whether the overall size/graduations are appropriate for the smaller 92. There is ...

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+1 Ysabel Kid--mix n match the tear drop with round barrel, though I admit the tear drop looks a little too "refined" for something someone might've figured out--or at least done--in the old days...the perfect proportions and radii, etc...I guess I just described any Win or Marlin lever!--...

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Post some pics to remind, but as I recall I think the latter (tear drop) as well--for that shortened format. For Lucas' 20" carbine, I'd say the rounder "D" loop of the two versions he had.

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While I understand--and agree to a large extent--the perspective about the .32 H&R cartridge being limited from the get-go, I've nevertheless enjoyed it even in factory loadings since my first gun chambered in it in 1984--one of the first Ruger Single Six .32s. It struck me as a powerful little ...

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Since I don't reload, I've shot a lot of Georgia Arms'100 gr cast and jhp's. Fabulous rounds. In a H&R, that 101 should be a "lifetime" gun. +1 on the Marlin being inordinately front heavy with that octagonal. Since they're no longer making those rifles, I'd almost be mighty tempted to...

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The "purrfect" predator, quick/fast, strong and very efficient. Got to play with an near-full grown one (appx 11 month old I was told) several years back in my office. Long story, but it'd been orphaned, found by a trucker and then given over to Game & Fish, who grew it a bit and was t...

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Both of these excellent service, great folks.
http://www.frontierclassicfirearms.com - ask for Gary Granger - who also works for USFA so really knows what's what. You should also be able to get him directly at USFA. Also http://www.trailcreektrade.com (whom Gary knows as well) Good luck.

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+1 Ysabel Kid - well put. Have Uberti, Ruger, USFA and Colt. All have their place. The Uberti (Cimarron) has been a gem. It is not "the others"; neither are they a Uberti. Want a good looking and decent shooting, traditional 4-click/half notch facsimile of a Colt for 1/2-1/3 the price?--Ub...

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