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Aussie Chris wrote:

Grizz, you say it sold for $4,525? I read it as the auction is ongoing until the 18th?

Chris

Opps!

Your right, still has 4 days to go. Better get out your wallet, Aussie!

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Sold for $4,525. That would be a high price for a 73 in that condition. However, that's a bargain for a 1st Model 1873 in that kind of condition.

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I too have a soft spot for retro stuff. Hard to beat good wool clothing for hunting. My compliments on your sartorial tastes.

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Back in the day. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/grizzly3674/002.jpg and now. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/grizzly3674/HD%20Sporty/DSC00544.jpg dig that Maico Grizz ! (i hope its a MAico, it is a tad before my time, but the tank badge looks similar) Yep, Maico 450. Wish I had it today!

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Back in the day.

and now.

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Looks like that old war horse still shoots MON (minute of Nazi.)

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Must be someone's pet, but I have never heard of anyone keeping a Javalina. Odd indeed!

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shooter wrote:
Grizzly Adams wrote:Yep! It's the "National Beer of Texas." I just returned from two weeks hanging out in LaJitas, Texas. Had to have a couple of long necks just ....well, because it was Texas! Beautiful country down there.
Whereabouts are you in NM?

Magdalena. About 27 miles west of Socorro.

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Well, according to this board, and the SASS Wire, Bud is Horse P*** and no one drinks it. Wonder whose drinks all the AB products....? :lol: .....and it's worse than you think! http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.com/top-selling-beers.html The list of the top 10 beers in the US are all on the top...

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Well, according to this board, and the SASS Wire, Bud is Horse P*** and no one drinks it. Wonder whose drinks all the AB products....? :lol: .....and it's worse than you think! http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.com/top-selling-beers.html The list of the top 10 beers in the US are all on the top...

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Well, according to this board, and the SASS Wire, Bud is Horse P*** and no one drinks it. Wonder whose drinks all the AB products....? :lol: .....and it's worse than you think! http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.com/top-selling-beers.html I have observed over the years that Bud, is the choice of...

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Well, according to this board, and the SASS Wire, Bud is Horse P*** and no one drinks it. Wonder whose drinks all the AB products....?

.....and it's worse than you think!

http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.c ... beers.html

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I'm speechless!

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Great advice from Griff. Go to some matches and see what folks are using . In many cases, folks will let you try their guns, and will certainly share ideas and experience with you. Generally speaking, the 38spl rules. Ruger's are very popular, and the Uberti 1873 rules for the rifle. While many folk...

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One of the best kept secrets for those who want to travel to Alaska via the Inside Passage, and do it their own way.
http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/index.s ... 7Aod-g729Q

July is the best time to go.

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Thanks for the quick responses! Beautiful rifle, hightime. Any opinions on barrel length in relation to weight and balance? And, is the .45 Colt a good cartridge for this action, or should I be looking for another set of dies, brass, and bullets? (I'll be stretching the budget to buy a Uberti and I...

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I don't think you'll get but one opinion on this; A. Uberti. No matter who imports it, they're the maker of choice. If someone mentions Chaparral or CDNN, it'll likely be negative or questionable. Cimarron, EMF, Taylors, Navy Arms & Dixie Gun Works, AFAIK, they've all imported Ubertis. What Gri...

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The 45-60 is a fine cartridge, and certainly enough for black bear. However, the Chaparral 1876 has a reputation for poor/inconsistent quality. Some examples are great, and others are "projects". If you want to get an 1876 in 45-60 (or any other caliber) I would recommend the Uberti versio...

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Boy I REALLY wish someone would make a repro in 44 RF AND a company would make rf ammo for it. Uberti actually did make 44RF versions of the 1873 - very limited production. Passed one up that was for sale at Ron Peterson's in Albuquerque about 10 years ago. Beautiful rifle with fancy wood and engra...

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Boy I REALLY wish someone would make a repro in 44 RF AND a company would make rf ammo for it. Uberti actually did make 44RF versions of the 1873 - very limited production. Passed one up that was for sale at Ron Peterson's in Albuquerque about 10 years ago. Beautiful rifle with fancy wood and engra...

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I have used the 119. I like it. Nice classic tool that does the job. Found one on an old trail years ago and carried it a lot until I in turn lost it on the trail. Hope someone found it and is making good use of it. Missed it enough to buy another to replace it.

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Breakfast, Dinner, and Supper. Lunch is what you carry in a paper sack

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I have a 1903 Springfield that I really like, and the Mosin-Nagant is hard to beat. If you are in the business of making folks die for THEIR county, both are hard to beat.

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An original good condition 71 is worth the $1200+ that I am seeing, the better condition the more $$. The Browning and later models are still worth the $1200-$1500 range depending on features but not much more. Just me, or does anyone else find it odd that an original 71 in good condition will not ...

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Both Taylors and Cimarron Arms have the 73 in 44 mag - or did last time I checked on it.

As for a steady diet of 357 mag stretching the frame on a Uberti 1873, that's just.....funny!

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Here's my latest. Cimarron Arms 1911 with original 1911 frame and high polish blue finish.

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Well, "Common knowledge" has it that the 73 is a weak action. Never mind that the Uberti 73 is proofed by the Italian government for the 357 mag, and their standards exceed ours! I am confident that the 73 chambered for 44 mag is just as safe given standard factory loads. In this case, &qu...

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Looks like a great flix! Thanks.

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I shot a number of moose in Alaska with the Winchester factory 200 grain Silvertip ammo. All of them were dead before God got the news. Just saying.....

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I have had both the Browning and the Winchester 1886. Both are of excellent quality. I kinda like the tang safety on the Winchester! Just a extra margin of safety when hunting and when unloading the arm. Both are very accurate. The finish on the Winchester is, IMHO, far better than the Browning. If ...

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I don't know about "identical," but the Browning SRC sporting leaf sight is sure "close enough!" Other than markings, it looks like the original I have. I have purchased Browning sight for use on 3 or 4 rifles now, and have been pleased with it. Very high quality sight. I even &q...

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The 38-40 is a great caliber in either pistol or rifle. I think you will be pleased with it, especially in the New Winchester 92.

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The stockman pattern is a good choice in a hunting knife. First time I encountered one in that role was while on a moose hunt in Alaska. The elderly Eskimo gent I was hunting with used one to disassemble a bull in quick time, while I got in the way with my Gerber belt knife!

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Just a bit OT, but where does one find a decent longbow? Like I need another hobby........ :lol: Grizzly, I think I know but it depends on how much money you got. :D I have a J.D. Berry long bow several arrows and related gear I might sell. However, it's left-handed. Here's his website: http://www....

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Yes, myth it is - fun though! I had one with the star on the tang made in 1927 - looked a lot like yours.

Most beautiful bore I have ever seen in any rifle! Did I mention "had."

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Just a bit OT, but where does one find a decent longbow? Like I need another hobby........

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Arkansas Bob wrote:
Grizzly Adams wrote:Yep, one of my favorite JW movies. As far as I know, The Cowboys and The Shootist are the only two JW westerns in which his character dies. Where there any others?
The Alamo

True! I guess that's a western.

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I use a Dillion 550B for all of the rifle and pistol used in CAS. I reload all shotshells in a Mec. While I can reload rifle ammo (45-70, and 30-06 etc.) on the Dillion, I usually reload that stuff on an old Lee hand press.

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Yep, one of my favorite JW movies. As far as I know, The Cowboys and The Shootist are the only two JW westerns in which his character dies. Where there any others?

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There are significant differences between the internal parts of the 71 and the 1886. Winchester, in order to simplify (lower costs) production, redesigned the 71 with fewer parts than the 1886. To my knowledge, the carriers are not interchangeable. I suspect your problem may be related more to OAL t...

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The design of the 71 incorporates some changes made to the action of the 1886 which resulted in a smoother feel for the 71. I have both in original and Browning versions, and the 71 has a smoother feel to me. Notice, I did not say "better."

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I have a Browning 1886 rifle that I mounted a vintage Lyman 1886 tang sight on. It touches the wood of the stock. I have seen the same sight mounted on antique Winchester 1886s......it touched the wood of the stock. I made a leather stock cover. No worries.

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This is my "GI" 1911. Kinda old school. High polish blue. Made by Rock Island and imported and finished on this side of the pond by Cimarron Arms. Actually, Ford plating does the finish. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/grizzly3674/1911/P1000543.jpg This pistol now has 1400 rounds thr...

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I really love the 1903. Mine is still in uniform as it were.

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Mac. Be happy!

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Rube Burrows wrote:WOW.....and that wasnt no little pronghorn.....that thing was a beast, and moving too.

Wonder if it was just a case of two things on a collision course or if the Antelope was gunning for him.

I read that they are territorial.

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Gary wrote:And on the other end of the spectrum we have....

I like the idea, but this pic is a Photoshoped fake.

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C. Cash wrote:Is that one of those Mexican made Colt clones?

That's what I was thinking. Looks like a Mexican pistola to me. They turn up now and then.

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I have gone the other way, and converted an Uberti 73 in 45LC to 44-40. As Lefty says, it's a simple barrel switch. All other parts are the same. See ya in Tombstone in a few weeks Pard. :wink: Gona be fun, I am shooting Frontiersman this match. Shooting the 1851's W/ APP, My 73 Uberti 44-40 with t...

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I have gone the other way, and converted an Uberti 73 in 45LC to 44-40. As Lefty says, it's a simple barrel switch. All other parts are the same.

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