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truly equal! The AK47 is the finest battle rifle CURRENTLY in use around the world. Like it or not, it is the tip of the spear in wars of ________......fill in the blank! I would argue that the Sa vz.58 is a better carbine in the 7.62x39 caliber than the AK, and that the current M16/M4 is a better ...

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KiwiKev wrote:If Sam Colt made men equal

Mikhail Kalashnikov made men......

What do you think guys and gals?

truly equal!

The AK47 is the finest battle rifle CURRENTLY in use around the world. Like it or not, it is the tip of the spear in wars of ________......fill in the blank!

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Here's a little related item.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... rOPVo5GFY4

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The W1873 is a pretty simple design, and most likely you will have no trouble taking it down for a cleaning. Here is a link showing the disassembly of an 1876, the big brother of the 1873. http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,17987.0.html Pretty much the same, and should get you off on t...

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I'll have to try that with my steel butt plated 348 Winchester the next time I launch a full power load in the direction of meat on the hoof. There are pretend games, and then there is real life - and sometimes they don't mix or cross over. And sometimes they do.... Actually, I know Jim Finch, and ...

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Always liked the Winchester 1895.

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"Two things were major contributors to the QC problem: Most of the people who knew how to make the leverguns did not move to the new plant"....................... from what I have learned over at Marlin Owners they took NO One from Marlin....I guess they thought You just click Your heels ...

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Well I have my first "fighting" knife on the way, only the blade has a military look to it, the leather stacked handle is similar to the old Western knives I admire. I got the Ontario Quartermaster.... http://ontarioknife.com/fixed-blades/p3-army-quartermaster-detail.html Excellent choice...

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@Mescalero In a knife fight is no place for honor. Win or loose - and stay away from the other knife as far as you can. Distance is the key. Take a knife with the longest blade you can handle well. [url=http://s6.photobucket.com/user/grizzly3674/media/187 6%20Short%20Rifle/IMG_0868_zps08a04a1a.jpg....

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Ravenman wrote:@Mescalero
In a knife fight is no place for honor. Win or loose - and stay away from the other knife as far as you can. Distance is the key. Take a knife with the longest blade you can handle well.

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Mescalero wrote:Well,
I thought it did not belong here but there are some interesting diversions,
I had a Cushman, went forever on a tank of gas.

Yep, Cushman Highlander. Always wanted an Eagle, but it was not to be.....

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Never owned or handled a "fighting knife", like a military issued design , but have a sudden interest in them and have been looking over the auctions. I favor actual military issue knives, just because I enjoy the history. That said, they are, IMHO, some of the finest fighting knives ever...

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BlaineG wrote:
Grizzly Adams wrote:I have one of each. The 73 is by far my favorite. Sweet little rifle!
The new ones?

Yup.

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I have one of each. The 73 is by far my favorite. Sweet little rifle!

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We are pulling for you, Joe. Good luck.

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perry owens wrote:If you just want a satin finish Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen and Conditioner will do it. If you really want to strip the finish Citristrip works as well and smells better than most varnish removers.

Perry Owens

+1 on the Citristrip.

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Spent 25 years in the villages of Western Alaska. It's not the weather or cabin fever, - it's alcohol.

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Why don't he write?

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... ingenious lock up. One mystery solved. I do hope the hammer is blocked by the time the breech is unlocked! I'm gonna take out the locking bolts on an 1892 Winchester and do some more shooting, starting with extremely light loads. Oooo, I wouldn't do that, at least not with a '92 of any value --...

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I too have read John Barsness article on "Bolt Thrust" (plus, Ken Waters and P.O Ackley's articles regarding the subject) and find that the information from the "Biologist", "Engineer", and "Layman" have been conflicting when trying to apply one "theory&...

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238 years - Semper Fortus!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... JGW5xaT61g

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Maybe this will help?

http://www.aviewoncities.com/buildings/sf.htm

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You need a wireless (WiFi) printer in order to print from your device. HP has several that are compatible with Android devices. Apple requires an "AirPrinter."

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I think it's an RIA. It is made for Cimarron by Rock Island Armory.. I have one, and it is an excellent 1911 in both appearance and in function. I have put close to 2000 rounds through mine without a single malfunction. The frame is a 1911, but for some odd reason, the roll stamp says 1911, A1. :lol:

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With a limited edition of 1000 units, they are going to sell this deluxe edition like hot cakes at a Methodist prayer breakfast. Sadly, not to me!

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Griff wrote:Oh but for the brass. I like steel guns. But, it's Very Nice, I wonder how many pre-orders they're waiting before the actually produce any?

Davidson's has them listed, but shows them out of stock.

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/defa ... ?item=H011

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The nylon stocked Remingtons were the first rifle I ever saw that did not have wood stocks. I always thought they looked pretty cheap! We called them "Matty Mattel" rifles.

Now they are collectables - go figure.

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. That's a beauty - & I like the chambering ! IMO the workmanship & original-looking design are worth every penny actually paid (not necessarily MSRP), especially when what looks to be a fair amount of hand fitting to the muzzle end & BP's is considered. It's an unreasonable expectation...

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I have a reloading manual and have been reloading ammunition for 35+ years. I can not imagine spending $158.00 for PC software that frankly seems to be a bit dated, and offers little, IMHO. Seems a bit over the top to me, but if folks find it useful, power to them! :D I will totter off to my cave no...

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The U.S.M.C. knife is vintage to that time frame, or I suspect older. It has *no* other marks on it; I've been over it with a magnifying glass. It is, as pointed out the 'old' Camillius, good American made steel. I'm going to check with Smoky Mountain Knife Works and get a good clean sheath, or els...

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Guys, http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv341/tlwalker53/winchesters%20and%2045%20colt/40211df6-35e1-4403-8673-cdbf1bfcb77e.jpg p.s. I can't leave perfectly fine weapons alone... it's a defect. Gotta agree with you there, Amigo. The least productive thing I can think of in terms of that beauty is ...

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That woulda been Goatneck Clem. Him and Dusty Boddams have 'em. Dusty also has an 1894 Marlin so converted. The 1873 is an easier conversion... Adirondack Jack did all the hard work with his carrier for the Cowboy45Special. That carrier and setting the barrel back for a 45ACP chamber is all there i...

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octagon wrote:That knife looks very much like the one I saw displayed at the Alamo last Sunday. Nice work.

It is indeed. It is a Searles pattern blade.

http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt ... owies.html

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That woulda been Goatneck Clem. Him and Dusty Boddams have 'em. Dusty also has an 1894 Marlin so converted. The 1873 is an easier conversion... Adirondack Jack did all the hard work with his carrier for the Cowboy45Special. That carrier and setting the barrel back for a 45ACP chamber is all there i...

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It lives! :shock: Saw one at End of Trail (SASS World Championship). During the posse shoot off, the rifleman next to me was shooting an Uberti 73. When the shooting was done and we were clearing each other and picking up brass, I notice his brass was 45ACP. Asked him about it, and he showed me his ...

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Thanks for the comments, gents. :) First, let me be clear that I did not forge this blade. I purchased it as a blank from Dixie Gun Works, along with the other component materials from a couple of knife making suppliers. This is the second one of this style I have built. The first was stocked with b...

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I think it came out pretty good! :) Thought I would show it off! :lol: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/grizzly3674/1876%20Short%20Rifle/IMG_0868_zps08a04a1a.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/grizzly3674/1876%20Short%20Rifle/IMG_0867_zpsd882a2b0.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213...

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If it were mine, I think I'd hunt up a set trigger for it from a parts purveyor, so it'd "letter" perfectly. . Thanks, Pete44ru. I appreciate the additional information on the model. I have actually looked for a set trigger for it. Found a couple, but they wanted the price of a sack full ...

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Thanks for the comments, guys. I most likely will hang onto this old lady. Shoots too well not to! In any case, there is just something "comfortable" about an old rifle like this one. :) Pete44ru, the letter indicated a rifle, caliber 38-55, octagon barrel with a set trigger. Received at t...

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Hello GA, The condition is far below what most serious collectors are looking for. The 38-55 caliber is definitely sought after. The Lyman front sight is a small plus also. The 1897 DOM makes it a bonafide antique. The gun looks all original but I do think that the wood was lightly sanded a long ti...

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I thought I would share a few pics of my old 1894. :D Caliber is 38-55. Serial number 22642, which makes this a pretty early rifle. Letters as having had a set trigger, but sadly, that is no longer present. :cry: Overall finish is not great, but bore is good and she shoots great! Any idea as to what...

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Sixgun wrote:Sorry OI. I believe Old Savage beat you to her.

Personally, I don't think she is all that hot. Average at best.-------------6

Well, I would not object to her eating crackers in bed....

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Ordered the book. Looking forward to the read!

How about that, Jesse V?

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I have never been impressed with the quality of Marlin rifles. Always fairly good value for the money, but never finely finished. IMHO. IF Remington could get their act together, they might actually be able to improve the product - but that seems like a big IF!

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Not to hijack this thread of a very nice rifle but can someone explain why the 66 didn't have removable sideplates and the 723 did? OP, your friend who owns this rifle is one lucky man. The 1866 had removable side plates. They are dovetailed flush into the frame rather than on the surface of the fr...

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Old Savage wrote:No, they are not worth it for use but as an investment if you do not intend to use it they may be.

+1

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Well, that windage adjustment is causing me to start to lean in the direction of the Marbles for my 1886 SRC. How solid are these Marbles sights? Is there play in them? The Marbles is not, IMHO, as well made or as sturdy as the Lyman, and I have both. The windage feature is something I thought woul...

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At this point, I think the only option you have is a replacement stock. Everyone's idea about what a rifle should look like is different. The fella that owned it before you wanted a rustic frontier treatment, and went so far as to replace the carbine butt stock with a traditional rifle crescent butt...

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My late father flew for the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron during Vietnam and I'd like to wear one of his pins but I'm not a veteran nor do I want represent as such.I think it would be disrespectful,just want to wear something of Dad's without drama.Any ideas? I am a Vietnam vet, and my advise is t...

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I forget....what was this thread about?

What nonsense....

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