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by Pop Watts
Mon Mar 09, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most entertaining movies no one has seen
Replies: 64
Views: 9734

Re: Most entertaining movies no one has seen

[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 ...
by Pop Watts
Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1917
Replies: 26
Views: 4220

Re: 1917

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 ...
by Pop Watts
Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12 volt solar question
Replies: 12
Views: 1609

Re: 12 volt solar question

Now I see you are in Perth.
Way more sun than I will get at Mudgee.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 12 volt solar question
Replies: 12
Views: 1609

Re: 12 volt solar question

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...
by Pop Watts
Fri Dec 21, 2018 4:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 2018 Christmas Present To Myself
Replies: 14
Views: 1804

Re: My 2018 Christmas Present To Myself

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.
by Pop Watts
Thu May 10, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We've Lost Wind Whitehall
Replies: 17
Views: 3615

Re: We've Lost Wind Whitehall

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...
by Pop Watts
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Trapper
Replies: 26
Views: 3315

Re: New Trapper

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...
by Pop Watts
Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finaly got out in the woods
Replies: 37
Views: 4088

Re: Finaly got out in the woods

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for parts for Old style Uberti 1866 UPDATED
Replies: 10
Views: 2644

Re: Looking for parts for Old style Uberti 1866

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1893 mainspring
Replies: 16
Views: 3948

Re: Marlin 1893 mainspring

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.
by Pop Watts
Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For lovers of martini rifles
Replies: 11
Views: 2932

Re: For lovers of martini rifles

You got me.
I love Martini's, and that is a fantastic example of one.
Great score.
Pop
by Pop Watts
Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old 22 rifles
Replies: 33
Views: 7212

Re: Old 22 rifles

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...
by Pop Watts
Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Smooth Bore??
Replies: 5
Views: 1598

Re: 1873 Smooth Bore??

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Smooth Bore??
Replies: 5
Views: 1598

1873 Smooth Bore??

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 ...
by Pop Watts
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Winchester 405 Win Safari Centennial
Replies: 4
Views: 1773

1895 Winchester 405 Win Safari Centennial

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...
by Pop Watts
Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Searcy Double Rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 2062

Re: Searcy Double Rifles

Thanks for the responses.
This guy seems to almost have legend status on some double rifle forums.
I love his story.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A special 1886
Replies: 40
Views: 4455

Re: A special 1886

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Searcy Double Rifles
Replies: 7
Views: 2062

Searcy Double Rifles

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking Of Spiders....
Replies: 17
Views: 1810

Re: Speaking Of Spiders....

You guys are worried?
I live in Australia!!!!
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Commemorative Plating
Replies: 8
Views: 1929

Re: Winchester Commemorative Plating

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Commemorative Plating
Replies: 8
Views: 1929

Winchester Commemorative Plating

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 ...
by Pop Watts
Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45/70 lead recipes for hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 1631

Re: 45/70 lead recipes for hunting

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 ...
by Pop Watts
Mon May 16, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bear Protection Handguns
Replies: 41
Views: 4567

Re: Bear Protection Handguns

The Australian Koala Bear rarely attacks, so I can provide no verified reports of defending against bear attack with a handgun.
Pop. :lol:
by Pop Watts
Tue May 03, 2016 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doing something I dont want to do.
Replies: 14
Views: 2275

Re: Doing something I dont want to do.

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...
by Pop Watts
Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can you tell me about the Buffalo Bill Commemorative?
Replies: 10
Views: 2101

Re: What can you tell me about the Buffalo Bill Commemorativ

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
Replies: 25
Views: 2589

Re: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000

Wish I could find one in Australia for that price.
by Pop Watts
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A few projects
Replies: 26
Views: 3117

Re: A few projects

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)
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tia.
Replies: 72
Views: 7615

Re: Tia.

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...
by Pop Watts
Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ? for our members down under ....
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: ? for our members down under ....

Relax.
They are non venomous.
Which is quite rare for an Australian reptile.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA in 38-40 Is It Any Good?
Replies: 21
Views: 2158

Re: Colt SAA in 38-40 Is It Any Good?

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.
by Pop Watts
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA in 38-40 Is It Any Good?
Replies: 21
Views: 2158

Colt SAA in 38-40 Is It Any Good?

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...
by Pop Watts
Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got me an 1886
Replies: 22
Views: 4561

Re: Got me an 1886

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Gentleman at Leverguns.com
Replies: 15
Views: 2121

Re: Another Gentleman at Leverguns.com

You ever tried getting a Kangaroo into a padded post bag!!!

Not easy.

Pop.
by Pop Watts
Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Gentleman at Leverguns.com
Replies: 15
Views: 2121

Another Gentleman at Leverguns.com

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 ...
by Pop Watts
Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32 WCF Marlin Model 94 made in 1823 (!)
Replies: 9
Views: 2089

Re: 32 WCF Marlin Model 94 made in 1823 (!)

THE most annoying thing is the description "hex" barrel.
Sorry, but that just does my head in.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joesy Wales
Replies: 67
Views: 9482

Re: Joesy Wales

Magic movie.
One of those that I am always half way through.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: photo from last weekend.
Replies: 28
Views: 2335

Re: photo from last weekend.

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.
Pop.
PS - always love you photo's Nath. We are long lost cousins after all.
by Pop Watts
Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Phoenix Marlin
Replies: 28
Views: 3143

Re: The Phoenix Marlin

Great job so far.
I cannot wait to get some tips on the rust blue.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Wed Dec 03, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Australian Members - New Gun Sales Sight
Replies: 2
Views: 892

Australian Members - New Gun Sales Sight

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brothers from OZ...
Replies: 2
Views: 1131

Re: Brothers from OZ...

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...
by Pop Watts
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why didn't the '95 sell better?
Replies: 81
Views: 10885

Re: Why didn't the '95 sell better?

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...
by Pop Watts
Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall Photos from Nome, Safety, Solomon.
Replies: 53
Views: 4746

Re: Fall Photos from Nome, Safety, Solomon.

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Q; far removed from leverguns
Replies: 14
Views: 2616

Re: Q; far removed from leverguns

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA 32-20
Replies: 5
Views: 1327

Re: Colt SAA 32-20

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 squir hunting photo.
Replies: 26
Views: 2511

Re: 357 squir hunting photo.

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA 32-20
Replies: 5
Views: 1327

Colt SAA 32-20

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.
Pop.
by Pop Watts
Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Idiots afield, what's your most memorable?
Replies: 17
Views: 1907

Re: Idiots afield, what's your most memorable?

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...
by Pop Watts
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.
Replies: 22
Views: 2069

Re: Me , Tia and the flintlock video.

I swear that dogs tail did not stop wagging for more than 5 seconds through the entire video.
Loved it.
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by Pop Watts
Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pressure Spike in Smokeless Powders
Replies: 73
Views: 46161

Re: Pressure Spike in Smokeless Powders

Hey Marlinman93.
You sure dug up an old post.
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by Pop Watts
Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mangey Coyote vs 32 WCF
Replies: 25
Views: 1825

Re: Mangey Coyote vs 32 WCF

Well done Sir.
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