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by winchester1886
Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lonesome Dove.
Replies: 13
Views: 3201

Re: Lonesome Dove.

To long by two hours to boring.
by winchester1886
Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 2145

Re: Nine Important Facts to Remember as We Grow Older

Good one
by winchester1886
Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Train Your Wife in 5 Easy Lessons..."
Replies: 23
Views: 3351

Re: "Train Your Wife in 5 Easy Lessons..."

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, happy wife happy life, and don't you forget it.
by winchester1886
Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What gun is the girl holding?
Replies: 11
Views: 2754

Re: What gun is the girl holding?

What gun ??????????
by winchester1886
Sat May 26, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montana Medicine
Replies: 6
Views: 1479

Re: Montana Medicine

Sounds good, I might try it.
by winchester1886
Sun May 20, 2018 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVI 501 XX
Replies: 5
Views: 1065

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVI 501 XX

Yep 145 years ago today May 20 1873 Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received the patent for brass rivets on the back pockets off their blue denim overalls, thus creating the famous LEVI 501 XX Shrink to fit overalls (the word jeans did not appear until 1960) the Daddy of all blue jeans since whether pe...
by winchester1886
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 92 came home with me
Replies: 9
Views: 2433

Re: Winchester 92 came home with me

Had an uncle named Matthew
Was his father's only boy
Born just south of Colby, Kansas
He was his mothers pride and joy.
by winchester1886
Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess it runs in your blood
Replies: 52
Views: 7669

Re: Guess it runs in your blood

Had this uncle, mom's sisters husband, stood about 5 foot nothin', bit of a a-hole dad hated him, he had two INDIANS ex war ones I think, and boy did he look funny this little guy on these great big bikes, but ha handled em.
by winchester1886
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 'Eastwood' Movie...
Replies: 9
Views: 2175

Re: Another 'Eastwood' Movie...

Your right on the money there Rusty.
by winchester1886
Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Cowboy Up" -- The Marlin Way!
Replies: 7
Views: 1390

Re: "Cowboy Up" -- The Marlin Way!

Never been a MARLIN man, except for my 39A, but must say the old 1893 and 1895 are just beautiful looking rifles, would love to have one of each. WINCHESTER1886.
by winchester1886
Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steve Reevis Passes
Replies: 4
Views: 926

Steve Reevis Passes

So sad to hear of the passing of Native American actor Steve Reevis , at 55 much to young to go over the great divide, another movie we watch a lot is Last of the Dogman, we think he is great in that one to.
Seemed like a nice person from what I have read.Sad Sad Sad.
by winchester1886
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Stalking Moon
Replies: 8
Views: 2043

Re: The Stalking Moon

J35 thanks for that info of the boy being a White Mountain Apache I didn't know that, the only info I have found his name is Noland Clay and I found one picture of him, with what I assume is his Dad and Mom and what I guess is his 5 brothers and sisters, by the look of him I would guess the picture ...
by winchester1886
Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Stalking Moon
Replies: 8
Views: 2043

The Stalking Moon

Wife and me just finished watching The Stalking Moon (yet again), Gregory Peck impeccable as usual, Eva Marie Saint really good in her part, and Robert Forster so good he was made for the part. This movie has real feel to me, more like a documentary then a movie, I feel like I am there but in view o...
by winchester1886
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie
Replies: 5
Views: 1327

Hobie

Never seem to hear from Hobie any more, any one know where he is or what he is doing, always seemed like great guy.Les WINCHESTER1886
by winchester1886
Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Short Rant
Replies: 17
Views: 2593

Re: Short Rant

Back on the road again yet Griff,been there done that, been thinking about you hope you are up and running. Good luck. Les D. MACK driver from downunder.
by winchester1886
Tue May 16, 2017 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Ysabel Kid.
Replies: 12
Views: 2186

Re: Happy Birthday Ysabel Kid.

Happy Birthday Jay. You always strike me as one of the class acts on this site, hope you are over your problems sooner then later. winchester1886.
by winchester1886
Mon Dec 26, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX
Replies: 25
Views: 5822

Re: Hornady 25-35 110 gr FTX

I know I would love to own an old 94 in 25-35, on my wish list for sure, and a late model 86 in 40-82, that would be all I would need.
by winchester1886
Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh Naaaaaaaaaaaaattthhhhhh, I Need You!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2499

Re: Oh Naaaaaaaaaaaaattthhhhhh, I Need You!!

If he ain't doin no harm leave him be, room for all of us.
by winchester1886
Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another new old western
Replies: 17
Views: 2782

Re: Another new old western

O Hell if that's all that is holding things up I'll drive the rig. One of the best lines out of any movie, one of the greatest westerns ever made, and probably the best theme music out of any movie, if you can't see a cowboy on a horse in your mind when that music is playing. I feel sorry for you, a...
by winchester1886
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk kill in wyoming???
Replies: 8
Views: 1954

Re: Elk kill in wyoming???

7.62, I am a person that has a great interest in wolves and large hunting dogs, over the years I have read heaps on wolves, but what you have said here is the most intelligent writing I have ever read on the subject, well done go to the top of the class.
by winchester1886
Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diablo movie 2016 - Greatly Underrated
Replies: 10
Views: 1924

Re: Diablo movie 2016 - Greatly Underrated

What Griff said.
by winchester1886
Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?
Replies: 55
Views: 9447

Re: Most beautiful actress of the 1960s?

I am a hog love all of them, plus Susan Pleshette, so wonderful to be born a male, with what ever faults they have they are still the most beautiful of all GOD's creations. WOMAN.
by winchester1886
Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What's Your Favorite Western...
Replies: 136
Views: 21807

Re: OT: What's Your Favorite Western...

This is a hard one, I have thought and thought about this, and keep coming back to. LAWMAN Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan Followed by and probably in about this order My Darling Clementine The Unforgiven Burt Lancaster The Professionals Burt Lancaster again, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, and Woody Strode, W...
by winchester1886
Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW Japan 1866 Winchester ...$3200.00
Replies: 35
Views: 5674

Re: NEW Japan 1866 Winchester ...$3200.00

As Olin own the WINCHESTER name and Olin is still an American company, but they choose not to manufacture firearms at this stage, and they allow someone else to use the name for big bucks I imagine, then technically the rifle is still a WINCHESTER. If we really are going to get down to the facts, th...
by winchester1886
Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And since I'm in a UK frame of mind... a joke
Replies: 8
Views: 1242

Re: And since I'm in a UK frame of mind... a joke

Why do the horses from New Zealand run so fast, they have seen what happens to the sheep, us Aussies just love our N Z brothers and sisters.
by winchester1886
Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maureen O'Hara
Replies: 13
Views: 1471

Maureen O'Hara

I note the passing of Maureen O'Hara the other day,bet the Duke will be waiting for her, fantastic together in McClintock, one of the Duke's best westerns ever, my wife and I just love that movie.
by winchester1886
Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quigley question ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1178

Quigley question ?

Anyone know who made Quigley's saddle in Quigley Downunder. Thanks boys.
by winchester1886
Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Larkbill question for you Buddy.
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Re: Larkbill question for you Buddy.

Thanks for the info boys, they sound like fun, like most of this new age junk we get today. Autoshifts were popular out here a few years ago, but don't seem to hear as much of them of late. I know KENWORTH out here didn't recommend them, if you were going out side the big smoke, to unreliable and no...
by winchester1886
Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Larkbill question for you Buddy.
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Larkbill question for you Buddy.

What is a DT12 transmission, never heard of that one before, most big American type trucks out here. run 18 speed Road Rangers, enlighten please good Buddy, feel like I am in the dark.
by winchester1886
Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A morning in Wyoming
Replies: 11
Views: 2043

Re: A morning in Wyoming

Loved your pictures, thank you for posting, and please post more when you have the time.
I loved'em so much that the gravel road picture is now my computer background, thanks again.
by winchester1886
Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congrats Golden State Warriors.
Replies: 9
Views: 1949

Re: Congrats Golden State Warriors.

Griff don't know where the KIWI is in ya, but it sure is alive and well, Rugby...................your kidding me now.
by winchester1886
Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congrats Golden State Warriors.
Replies: 9
Views: 1949

Re: Congrats Golden State Warriors.

Never, Never, Never, NBA for ever.
by winchester1886
Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congrats Golden State Warriors.
Replies: 9
Views: 1949

Congrats Golden State Warriors.

I was going to say congratulations to the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS on their great win in the NBA finals, and NBA Basketball is still the best sport in the world, but that may upset some people on here, so I won't say it.
by winchester1886
Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Still can't kill the B-52
Replies: 24
Views: 2685

Re: Still can't kill the B-52

The mighty B 52, first flew early fifties to my knowledge, not due to be decommissioned until 2040, at which time some will be 90 years old, along with the 747 the greatest aircraft to ever leave the ground. If it ain't a BOEING I ain't going.
by winchester1886
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rawhide, Incident of the Roman Candles
Replies: 11
Views: 2064

Re: Rawhide, Incident of the Roman Candles

Best TV Western ever made. A lot of it shot on the famous Bell Ranch in New Mexico. And Mr Favor is the main star, not some kid named Clint Eastwood.
by winchester1886
Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy..................
Replies: 16
Views: 1585

Re: Pitchy..................

As above Pitchy, hope all is well in your neck of the woods, you are one of the nice guys on here.
by winchester1886
Sun Oct 19, 2014 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1866-1966 Winchester 94 Centennial
Replies: 52
Views: 6232

Re: 1866-1966 Winchester 94 Centennial

I had one of the rifles with the 26 inch barrel, just loved it beautiful rifle shot great to, took quite a few of those big grass hopper things we have down here, I lost it because of some dumb wheeling and dealing of a dumb nephew of mine, would buy it back today if I could find where it is, I woul...
by winchester1886
Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the beef?
Replies: 51
Views: 8722

Re: What is the beef?

So what you are saying Piller is you wouldn't mind a bit of New Zealand rump steak.
by winchester1886
Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Men's "Rules", Clarified
Replies: 14
Views: 1475

Re: Men's "Rules", Clarified

Your mad for saying it, and game for doin' it,Australian woman must be the same as American woman, goes to show they must all be sisters.
by winchester1886
Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New horse in the stable.
Replies: 24
Views: 1783

Re: New horse in the stable.

Quarter horse or thoroughbred dam and I got all excited.
by winchester1886
Mon May 26, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $8,999 Lever Action
Replies: 6
Views: 1170

Re: $8,999 Lever Action

Cas I think you are spot on the money, sounds right to me.
by winchester1886
Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.
Replies: 24
Views: 2228

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY HOBIE, Hope you had a great day, as I did on the same day, I can stick my chest out and say I was born on the same day as HOBIE, one of natures gentleman, and a big thank you for putting up with all of us.
by winchester1886
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Bought This Winchester.... (picture heavy)
Replies: 12
Views: 2419

Re: I Bought This Winchester.... (picture heavy)

For $650 looks real good to me, I would give that for it any day.
by winchester1886
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must have been a GOOD girl :)
Replies: 29
Views: 3374

Re: I must have been a GOOD girl :)

Do you guys care about the Pink Lady, or are you all just in love with Ms Boots.
by winchester1886
Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hawaii Sucks Because
Replies: 30
Views: 3364

Re: Hawaii Sucks Because

Our two daughters 31 and 25 have been there twice in the last two years, reckon it is the greatest place in the world, everything is a little old but still the greatest. Had a funny incident when they were there, they were walking down the street with a couple of their friends (girls), when a young ...
by winchester1886
Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PMC 45-90 cowboy ammo pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 1066

Re: PMC 45-90 cowboy ammo pressure

I wouldn't use it until I found out for sure, be bad enough to damage you, but a hell of a thing to damage the 86.
by winchester1886
Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38-55 ammo scarcity
Replies: 56
Views: 11293

Re: 38-55 ammo scarcity

Familyguy if you give me an address to post them to I will send you 40 new unfired Winchester cases free of charge, to help you get started reloading. I had a rifle like yours but had to trade it to buy a 1886, so don't really need all the cases. Let me know if you want them. Only hick-up will be if...
by winchester1886
Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need forum members opinion on this 1886
Replies: 16
Views: 2024

Re: Need forum members opinion on this 1886

From what the pictures show looks to be in good condition, 1909 serial number and nickel steel barrel seems right, takedown, speciel order full length mag, and 45/70.......................Buddy what the hell are you waiting for, beg, borrow or steal to get the money but don't let it get away, check ...
by winchester1886
Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Cowboy' bedrolls, need some 'splainin' done
Replies: 27
Views: 5186

Re: 'Cowboy' bedrolls, need some 'splainin' done

Go to J M Capriola's site they are in Elko Nev, or Tip's Western they are in Winnemucca Nev, they both have proper cowboy bedrolls, plus they show how to fold them. I like the way R M Williams from here in Australia fold theirs, lay your canvas out flat, folding the long side down a couple of feet, ...