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by barbarossa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns of the Old West
Replies: 23
Views: 490

Re: Guns of the Old West

On the good side though is the fact that cell phones are bad for criminals as it gets them caught by the police in a lot of cases.Most forget or don t know that your actions can traced and your messages and searches can be found out by the cops even if they have been deleted
by barbarossa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guns of the Old West
Replies: 23
Views: 490

Re: Guns of the Old West

Remember years ago if the phone rang and no one was home you didn’t know that anyone called so you went about your everyday business without a care that you missed a call.Then the answering machine was invented so if someone called you would know then you could back to them when you have time.Back t...
by barbarossa
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Canada is going full-fascist...
Replies: 4
Views: 241

Re: Canada is going full-fascist...

Don t you know George Orwell now runs Canada.Beware Big Brother is watching
by barbarossa
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 335

Re: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles

Ya that’s my worry ,I wouldn t want to buy a gun that right from the start you had problems with especially with the wait times for needed parts and warranty work these days.I liked it better in the old days when if you bought a defective gun you just took it back to where you bought it and they gav...
by barbarossa
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 335

Opinion on Chiapaa Spencer rifles

Are the Chiappa Spencer replicas any good quality wise?There is a new Chiappa Spencer on sale at a local gun store and was wondering if they were worth buying or are they full of problems.This one is in 45colt
by barbarossa
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 12
Views: 646

Re: Sad Day

Here I Canada they let the recruits have long hair and painted finger nails and I m not talking about the women
by barbarossa
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guilty!
Replies: 27
Views: 1298

Re: Guilty!

Being anti gun he showed the blatant disrespect anti gun people have for firearms and firearms safety.Taking someone else s word that a gun is safe without verifying for yourself is foolish and in this case it passed through a few peoples hands before Baldwin received it.Also practicing a quick draw...
by barbarossa
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to a gun show today
Replies: 21
Views: 1589

Re: Went to a gun show today

Where I live all the gun shows have guns at “they are not making guns anymore prices. “ I see guns that normally would have an $800 price tag now trying to be sold for $2500.I think most of these are by guys looking to sell off their collections and put high prices on them hoping that someone will b...
by barbarossa
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting on 'Drug Trafficking'
Replies: 3
Views: 475

Re: Interesting on 'Drug Trafficking'

I could never afford illegal drugs as I wasted all my money on guns :lol:
by barbarossa
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
Replies: 13
Views: 623

Re: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin

One of the faults of the Japanese was that they frowned on independent thinking.There is a Japanese saying that goes “The nail that stands out gets pounded down”.When a plan worked for the Japanese it worked great but if a plan started to go sideways then they were lost.The average Japanese soldier ...
by barbarossa
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5548

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

I have this V Bernardelli Italia hammer gun
by barbarossa
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle

I will do that.The biggest thing that concerns me is the quality of the lock
by barbarossa
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle

I ve haven t bought it yet but I assume it has a fast twist and is something like the Pedersoli Gibbs rifle for match shooting
by barbarossa
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle

I ve come across this rifle an Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle copy and was wondering if anyone here knows anything about them
by barbarossa
Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 681

Re: Having Some Fun With 1860 Spencer Carbine

My local gun store has a Spencer rifle repro in 45 colt on sale .I m tempted to buy it every time I look at it.I wish they would come out with a sporting rifle version with a 25 inch octagonal barrel
by barbarossa
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington #4 32 Rimfire
Replies: 7
Views: 402

Re: Remington #4 32 Rimfire

I m trying to decide between these two RBs for a conversion to 22lr.One is a no2 in 32 rimfire and the other is a takedown no 2 in 25rimfire ,I m kind of leaning towards the no 2 (at the bottom)
by barbarossa
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5548

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

There is supposed to be a made in turkey new martini shotgun in 12 and 20 ga coming on the market sometime this year
by barbarossa
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.
Replies: 78
Views: 5548

Re: Let’s talk about shotguns for serious use.

I like my Greener GP
by barbarossa
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 2510

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

I also have this 1952 Belgian navy Mauser in 22lr that’s a fun plinking gun
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

The weak point on the adams revolver was the loading lever ,they are not as robust as the colt and remington
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?
Replies: 10
Views: 702

Re: Percussion Colt or percussion Adams?

ARSA in Spain now makes a replica BP Adam’s revolver
by barbarossa
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1127

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

The funny thing is there is probably just the same amount if not more wealthy people that would kill for an easy million dollars as I ve found rich people can never get enough wealth regardless of what they currently have.When money starts to lose it s shine people like Bill Gates and other WEF memb...
by barbarossa
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1127

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

People in the drug culture frequently kill people for an owed $50 or less as it is an insult to their street cred so killing for a million would be an easy step up for them
by barbarossa
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 1127

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

One would be surprised on how many people could rationalize and justify to this act.It just goes to show you how some people are disconnected from having any morals or empathy for other people.Their thought process is if I don t know them then their lives don t count and they cease to be human.This ...
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

If I had that gun I d probably sleep with it under my pillow lol
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
Replies: 27
Views: 1879

Re: Murdered on the Ferry

We have a problem today where society is creating similar psychopaths as some parents are bringing up spoiled ,lazy ,antisocial punks who care for nothing but themselves and don t concern themselves about what pain they cause anyone else.
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must Resist!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 998

Re: Must Resist!!!!

Myself I would buy it as you ll regret it if you don t.Plus I bet you could probably get more than your money back if you decided to sell it
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murdered on the Ferry
Replies: 27
Views: 1879

Re: Murdered on the Ferry

I remember reading an article awhile ago stating that a lot of these old west outlaws were psychopaths and in Jesses’ case given his experience when young riding with pro Conferderate guerrillas I can see where that could easily be the case.To see and be part of that type of action would definitely ...
by barbarossa
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 2510

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

I have this one that was converted to 22lr
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evolution of a Levergun
Replies: 18
Views: 1198

Re: Evolution of a Levergun

I had an Ithaca 49 when I was young and killed many of rabbits with it.
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...
Replies: 12
Views: 885

Re: thought i had sworn off buying another lever gun...

I was thinking of buying one of the micro Midas bl22 s and putting a marbles bulleye rear sight on it.
by barbarossa
Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
Replies: 25
Views: 1273

Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get

I got this Providence Tool pattern 21 sight
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a little shottie for a change up
Replies: 21
Views: 926

Re: a little shottie for a change up

The TPS is actually is pretty good recoil was.It s a neat little rig with a fibre optic sight and storage for shells in the butt.It s great for hunting in thick brush
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a little shottie for a change up
Replies: 21
Views: 926

Re: a little shottie for a change up

I have this little TPS scout in 410/410 fun little bunny getter
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drove by the spot where Stonewall Jackson was wounded
Replies: 11
Views: 630

Re: Drove by the spot where Stonewall Jackson was wounded

Makes a person think if Stonewall had not been shot would Gettysburg ever of happened or if it did would the Confederacy have won the battle.I believe he was the best General they had a natural strategist
by barbarossa
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2013

Re: Dumped the 1022!

Here are 4 of my favourite 22s

Ruger RSI
Krico
Steyr Zephyr
Anschutz 1418
by barbarossa
Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '73 '76 action strength
Replies: 15
Views: 847

Re: '73 '76 action strength

Uberti did produce their 73 rifle in 44mag though the metallurgy is different from the originals but the design of the action is the same.
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2013

Re: Dumped the 1022!

My favourite semi 22 is the Winchester 63
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumped the 1022!
Replies: 43
Views: 2013

Re: Dumped the 1022!

The best way to get a good 10/22 is to buy one and put about $2000 of aftermarket parts on one lol.Replace the barrel,the receiver,the trigger group and the stock and you have one good gun
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

More than likely he had the wrong house but was not there on non official business for one thing or another.If so he s probably hoping you will let it go and if you don t he will find a way to use his position to make your life miserable one way or another to intimidate you.Like what has been said I...
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

I m planning on buying it as a mate to my Lee Speed
by barbarossa
Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

It s not mine yet but it is for sale and I m thinking about picking it up.I love the history of these old classic guns
by barbarossa
Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

Has anyone ever seen a Westley Richards Enfield sporting rifle in 303brit like this.I figure probably a gun made for the average Joe blow.Still it is an interesting rifle.I’m thinking it would go great with my BSA Lee Speed
by barbarossa
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 566

Re: Unethical hunter

I would think that in Canada He will not only be found guilty of a crime, jailed for along time ,and will have his gun, and car confiscated as part of the crime. and then have to pay for counseling to anyone who may have seen it. :lol: . Come on now this is Canada your talking about .We will all gi...
by barbarossa
Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 566

Unethical hunter

Here s a guy in my province that give all hunters a bad name.He was filmed shooting at a doe in the middle of the road with cars and houses near by.The guy must be desperate to get a deer.The authorities are currently looking for him.When they catch up to him I hope they throw the book at him.
by barbarossa
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Action shotgun ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1500

Re: Lever Action shotgun ?

I believe some of them were given out as a premium for having a certain amount of stock in Marlin at the time
by barbarossa
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles
Replies: 38
Views: 7517

Re: Let's See Your... Deer Rifles

Had this one out deer hunting today my BSA Lee Speed sporting rifle 303 brit
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season
Replies: 9
Views: 561

Re: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season

Well I was out this morning with the 59 Sharps and saw three does but unfortunately I don t possess a doe tag so I will be out again tomorrow looking for mister buck
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season
Replies: 9
Views: 561

Made some cartridges for my percussion Sharps for this years deer season

I have decided to try to take a Deer this season with either my Shiloh 1859 Sharps carbine or my Shiloh 1863 sporting rifle so I ve been busy making up some cartridges for them.I ll take the carbine out first as it is a bit lighter plus because it has a patch box it has a convienent place to store s...