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[quote=2ndovc post_id=873133 time=1583768531 user_id=257] If you are a Beatles fan, watch the movie "Yesterday". My wife and I just saw it last night and she was surprised how emotional I got. I've been a musician, band geek and have loved the Beatles since I was a kid. The story is about ...

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Hi DocRock, I have a Lithgow made No1 Mk III made in 1916 and issued to a soldier from the 3rd Military District (The state of Victoria in Australia). It has a brass butt plate, and all Australian made rifles of WW1 vintage that I have seen have brass butt plates. But. The soldiers portrayed in the ...

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Now I see you are in Perth.
Way more sun than I will get at Mudgee.
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Hi Mate. You cannot run a solar panel directly onto a 12v pump. You need to run the panel through a controller to a battery and run the pump off the battery via a timer. So, you need to build redundancy into your system. As a rule of thumb you need a battery that will run your pump for 3 days withou...

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What a great little rifle.
I stopped by the toy shop today and walked out with a P-14.
British and then issued in Dutch East Indies.
Have been looking for one for a while.
Don’t believe in Christmas, but it was a nice present none the less.

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Bought a set of his shooting sticks off him a few years back. Great guy who helped out with postage to Australia. Said he always wanted to come down here and sail a boat around the Whitsundays. Looks like he won’t make it. So If you really want to do something - DO IT - NOW!!! Wind posted some fanta...

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Haven’t some of those commerative 1894’s got some great timber on them. Yours has georgous timber. Well. A few years ago I bought a NIB commerative in 38-55 with timber almost as nice as yours. I looked at it for a while, but just didn’t enjoy having it without shooting it. So. One weekend when I wa...

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Well.
I am in Australia and there isn’t much snow about at present.
Great photos.
Good to see you on your pins. (Walking around)
Regards.
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Hi Mate,
Sent you an email.
I will look at some parts I have that came from an 1886 replica.
Do you have a pic of the part you want.
Even if it’s broken.
Just to give me an idea of what you need.
Regards.
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Is it the 1893 or 1894 that has a roller on the end of it?

It must be the early 1894 because I broke a main spring in mine and had a bit of trouble finding another with the roller on the end.

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You got me.
I love Martini's, and that is a fantastic example of one.
Great score.
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I learned to shoot with my Grandfathers Model 33 Remington single shot. Due to family complications, I was not able to Aquire that rifle when Grandad passed away. HOWEVER, I now own two Remington Model 33's and really enjoy shooting them. Another interesting thing about the 33 is just how similar it...

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Thanks for the reply 6.
The "traces of rifling" that are there to apparently act as a choke just don't sound right.
I really know nothing about Smooth bores so thanks for your input.
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Hi everyone. I have a bloke here wanting to sell me a smooth bore 1873 SRC in 44-40. He claims it is an original Smooth bore used for trick shooting with shot cartridges in the Wild West show days. Can it be? These were in use, but did Winchester make them, or were they modified after they left the ...

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I have a chance to buy a Safari Centennial 1895. It has the nickel receiver with engraving and gold inlay and a blued barrel. Only fired a couple of rounds so pretty much in as new condition. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these comemeratives? Are they well made, shoot well?? I hav...

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Thanks for the responses.
This guy seems to almost have legend status on some double rifle forums.
I love his story.
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That gun sure makes my 1886 look shabby.
That is an absolute gem of a rifle.
The timber is beautiful.
You are a lucky man to own a treasure like that.
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Sorry to be a bit off topic.
There is a very nice looking Searcy in 470 Nitro for sale here in Australia.
Do any of you guys have any experience with Searcy guns?
I have read some good things about them, but they are not something that comes along for sale often.
Thanks.
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You guys are worried?
I live in Australia!!!!
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Thanks for the input guys.
I have been speaking to Rob Spittles (a real gunsmith) and he confirmed the plating was in Gold.

Now. Does anyone know where I might find a butt stock medallion for the Comanche carbine??

Thanks.
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Hi All, Does anyone know if Winchester used electroplating on their commemoratives. I have a mate who wants to get his late fathers Comanche carbine looking like it used to. The "brass plating" started to lift years back so he sent it to a gunsmith to repair. The gunsmith stripped off the ...

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Hi Mate. Try the "ADI Powders Handloaders Guide" (google it and download it as a PDF) to get some loads for your 45-70. Look under single action rifle loads. There is load data for 405gn lead projectiles and AR 2207 powder. I have used these loads with lead projectiles in my original 1886 ...

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The Australian Koala Bear rarely attacks, so I can provide no verified reports of defending against bear attack with a handgun.
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Just a thought. Why not put some of your treasures in the classifieds here on leverguns. I really think it is easier to part with some things if you know they are going to a good home. Where else could you find a better home for some of your "things" than among the members of this forum. P...

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Had an Octagon Rifle Buffalo Bill.
As previously posted, they also came as a 20 inch carbine.
Loved my rifle and only parted with it to buy an original 1894 rifle with Octagon barrel.
Those Buffalo Bill rifles are lovely guns.
I know nothing about the carbines.
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Wish I could find one in Australia for that price.

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Brilliant. That is just brilliant work.
I wish I could just have 10% of the talent needed to do work like that.
Since late last year I have not been on site much so I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum (Australian spelling)
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Hi Nath. Sorry to hear this. I have really enjoyed your posts of this great little dog. I have felt the loss of a couple of dogs that were very dear to me. Your decision, as hard as it may have been, seems the best to me. There is a true sadness in seeing a dog allowed to live a miserable life becau...

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Relax.
They are non venomous.
Which is quite rare for an Australian reptile.
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Well, I just bought it.
Will be a couple of weeks before I can get my hands on it.
When I can pick it up I will post some pics of it and put a few rounds through it.

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Hi All. Could I ask for some advice please. Here is an 1873 SAA Colt for sale in Australia. 38WCF. What do you guys think of the two pics I have posted. Does the finish look original? Are the grips correct? I have not got the serial number, so dating it would be hard I guess. The truth is that I kno...

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Nice looking 1886 Chris.
Surprised you didn't go for the $15000 deluxe model on usedguns!!!!!
My 1886 looks like yours, came in the same price range, is a 45-70 and I smile every time I shoot it.
Enjoy yours.
I know nothing about the 40-65.
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You ever tried getting a Kangaroo into a padded post bag!!!

Not easy.

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Well I have often seen many of you post comments here about what a great bunch of people there are associated with this site. Now I have a comment to add. A couple of weeks ago I placed a wanted to buy ad in the classifieds here on Leverguns. I was in need of a metal butt plate for a 1950's vintage ...

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THE most annoying thing is the description "hex" barrel.
Sorry, but that just does my head in.
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Magic movie.
One of those that I am always half way through.
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Funny.
We are sweating out a hot summer in Australia and Nath is braving the cold winds of our motherland.
Sure must have been a big thing in it's day, that British Empire.
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PS - always love you photo's Nath. We are long lost cousins after all.

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Great job so far.
I cannot wait to get some tips on the rust blue.
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Hello Australians.
Found a new Australian gun sales site - gundepot.com.au
Free listings at the moment.
I have a couple of toys on there for sale.
May be worth listing something you have to sell.
With free listings that last one year it seemed interesting to me.
Spread the word.
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Hi Griff, We see a fair few top eject 94's in 44-40 here in Australia. Some also in 44mag. There is a 44-40 listed for sale now on usedguns.com.au - look under lever/blackpowder. Serial number is listed as 4275160. Australia has never had a proof house, we are just happy to have any guns at all down...

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Her is another uneducated guess. Were they more expensive than other lever or bolt guns available in their day? I do not know the answer - just wondering. Just want to add that I have only owned one 1895 and it was a military carbine in 30 US. The sights were not great but it was fun to shoot. Recen...

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Those photo's are great.
They are about as far removed from me in Australia as you could get.
Love the pics and was just wondering what could be found around there with a good metal detector.
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So if you are 9 miles from Gundagai that would make you about 45 miles from Wagga Wagga.
Hang tight I can be there in about 4 hours to pull you out.
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Thanks for the replies.
It looks great, but for the asking price it would have to be 100% original.
I agree with you guys.
It just looks too bright to be original.
Thanks again.
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Hi Nath.
I noticed the photo did not show the front of the Squirrels jaw.
How big were the fangs?
Squirrels do have fangs, don't they?
There are no Squirrels in Australia.
Snakes must have ate 'em all.
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Hello All.
I have posted some pics of a Colt SAA in 32-20.
It is currently for sale here in Australia.
Can anyone comment on whether this gun is original or refinished?
It just looks too good.
I do not know much about Colts and would appreciate your comments.
Thanks.
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Let's call this guy David, because that is his name. He came hunting with me on a sheep station (ranch) a couple of years ago. I was already there for a few days before he arrived. Came up to my hut (cabin) late in the afternoon and decided to check that his 30-06 was sighted in ok. I started cookin...

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I swear that dogs tail did not stop wagging for more than 5 seconds through the entire video.
Loved it.
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Hey Marlinman93.
You sure dug up an old post.
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Well done Sir.
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