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Ray Newman

See this thread, dated 2/8/09: "Sportsman's Warehouse sold to Canadian group?" http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14529&p=175979#p175979 And from the Sportsman Warehouse web page: November 26, 2008 UFA Co-operative Limited's increases annual revenue by $800 milli...

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20cows: Agreed!

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One day out of the blue, I received a call from a local gun shop where I did business for 25 years. I had moved out of state about 6-8 months earlier. @ times I helped John w/ unpacking, pricing, stocking shelves, cleaning consignment firearms, etc. John asks if I wanted a Trapdoor carbine & giv...

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"Not questioning the heroic fiber of the specific individual, but wasn't there some controversy over some of the MOHs that were issue during the Civil War? "As I recall, the discussion was that many were issued for seemingly trivial reasons such as re-enlistment rather than valor in the f...

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"But the 'yes' proponents have an interesting position. They say if the bad guys know who might be carrying or armed at home, they would leave those folks alone. A, so called, 'automatic' deterrent." --Gun Smith That simply is a red herring, ruse, etc.: -- Not unusual for the criminal elem...

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1750??-- that was serious & big money back then!

For those of you who think that $1,750 was cheap even for 1910, it would take $38,490.00 to purchase the same item in 2007.

Ah the good ol' days???....

http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

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Nice finds!

Hope they shoot well & give you much enjoyment

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"No - the cooler temperatures are actually evidence of warming - now, since I explain it that way, doesn't it make sense now...? "
--ADJM429

Finally, the real reason for the Ice Age!

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The Squeeze & I saw the movie. Like most Hollywood productions, it is just an afternoon's entertainment -- nothing more; nothing less.

"Appaloosa" is one of those films that the viewer likes or doesn't like.

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I wonder if a few of those guys were thinking: -- “What! Two bucks for this Ol’ Colt? Heck it is only worth a buck and a quarter.” -- “Look @ this -- $3.50 for a Ballard?? Why I could a bought one back in ’29 or was that ’27 for under $2.00.” -- “darn sellers are screwing us. They buy this old stuff...

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From the Sportsman Warehouse web page: November 26, 2008 UFA Co-operative Limited's increases annual revenue by $800 million with proposed acquisition of Sportsman's Warehouse Calgary, AS, Nov. 26 - UFA Co-operative Limited is poised to acquire a majority interest in Sportsman's Warehouse, increasin...

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To put it bluntly, if "BFE" means butt f**k Egypt, you and your daughter are very foolish not seeking legal advice & the sooner, the better.

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See what J.Miller wrote.

What is the "BFE"?

Again, see what J. Miller wrote.

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"Nothing in particular. I'm just thankful I can still shoot."
--Modoc ED

Agreed!

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Kudos to her. If I was doing the same though I wouldn't want my ID released or be on TV. In certain communities, retaliation is real....

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TnGunRunner: is that a Ruger#3? I knew a few Shooters who did similar conversions w/ Ruger #3's. Yours looks very nice & looks like it can hold its own against the Big Boys.

What did you do to the trigger?

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I live in wet WA ST & the Golden Rod heaters in the safes run 24/, along a Bullfrog rust inhibitor that I hang in the safe & replace very year w/ a new one. Instead of discarding the old one, I keep it in the safe for one additional year. To avoid rust on moulds, dies, etc., I cut to fit the...

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One thing thast has been mentioned is post-shooting case cleaning. W/ BP, you need to wash the cases after shooting to remove the BP residue from the primer pockets & the cases. If not, the residue will attack the brass, & eventually weaken it so it will fail upon the next firing. I don't sh...

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Yup a great deal of people are sensitive or allegeric to a great many things. For instance, around where I live there are a number of of people allergic to earning a paycheck....

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66GTO: if memory serves me, CARB tried the same thing 'bout 12-15 years w/ the rail roads. For some reason, the idea, rulemaking, or whatever went belly up. & too make matters worse, CAB will set its sights on oceanic shippers & cruise ships, & the railroads. Going to be interesting. If ...

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I started college in 1968 & "scientists" forecasted the quickly approaching new Ice Age.

@ the time, I read & was told that -- @ best -- the world - wide oil supply would only last 10 more years.....

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"Maybe because I am an oddball, I like .41 Magnum. I don't have any reason in particular, I just like it."
--CaveManMike

Welcome to Land of the Illuminati! The .41 grows on a normal person who is In-The-Know....

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A now deceased very good friend ran the last heat treating shop-- Flame Treatment -- in Oakland, CA. If I recall, he was in the trade for 48 or 49 years. During a conversation w/ John, I once asked him about heat treating receivers & how it is done. John explained that w/ unknown as well as know...

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"Too bad we don't have manufacturers doing stuff like that now." --kimwcook Turnbull will make a Winchester take-down conversion. See below link: http://www.turnbullrestoration.com/store.asp?pid=20414 If Turnbull wants approx. US $800.00 just for the conversion work & you add in the co...

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Do you have anyway to check to headspace?

I've see a few .44-40 M92's converted to .44 Magnum that developed headspace issues from hot loads. Some required numerous rounds to do so, others a very small number. & considering that you have no idea of this rifle's history....

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.45-2.4" Sharps & .45-2 7/8" Sharps.

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"There was already almost an Army mutiny in Europe when they realized they might have to go invade Japan after they'd won 'their' war against the Third Reich." --RSY I heard some talk of that too. But let's not forget that by 1945, the U.S home front was starting to become war weary. Peopl...

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I tend to go along w/ marlinman's. I watch a movie for entertainment, knowing full well that Hollywood is not obligated or wants to get it --the sets, props, etc. -- right.

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From darkness to light....

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You're probably gone by now. The following is what I was told by AAA: --Check w/ your insurance carrier to determine if your auto insurance will cover the rental. --If you are covered for theft, comprehensive, collision, loss, etc., make sure that the rental company's loss of income from the vehicle...

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Hands Turn up the sound on this 4 part B&W film showing the building of a 1936 Chevy from melting the raw materials for the engine block through its delivery. The sound track is really good & the production methods are"primitive" by today's OSHA ...

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The 1914 Christmas truce -- a bit of WW I history that many are unaware of.

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1910s/ ... struce.htm

www.worldwar1.com/heritage/xmast.htm

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In ‘62 -- when I turned 16 -- I rec’d a Stevens 311 SXS, 16 gauge.

Never had a .22 rifle as child or teenage. There were more than a few on the family farm.

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Old Savage: I think they maybe suspicious because when persons of notoriety are involved, more people take notice. & of course there are some among us who look for a conspiracy in everything. & w/ the internet, they have easy access to the like-minded.... For example, when Rep. Sonny Bono (o...

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Lastmohecken: story that I read he was riding in a military staff car. I can't recall if what company made the staff car was mentioned.

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Bogus Bill: has your uncle ever said anything specific about Patton? From what I've read & heard about Patton, I have the impression he knew he was just the man to take Berlin & win the war. Probably thought he would be a much better Supreme Allied Commander?? He may have even thought himsel...

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Some have doubts about the accuracy of Frank Mayer's book. A similar thread was once posted on the Shiloh board: " 'The Buffalo Harvest' was published a few years after Mayer’s passing. It was written by Charles B. Roth, the same guy who published 'Hidalgo.' That story has been carefully resear...

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"Someone's looking for sensationalism in a book, that's all."
--JustAJeepGuy

You could be very onto something....

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Scott: I understand what you wrote. If you can ever attend, take advantage of the opportunity. The amount of equipment on dispaly is amazing & you can handle 98% of the displays. But I actually know a few shooting sports enthusiasts who honestly feel "it's not fair" --their exact worde...

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I've been to a few NRA shows. I'm not implying or saying NRA shows are not worth attending. No comparison in my mind between the two. The SHOT Show is a trade show catering to the shooting, hunting & outdoor trade. Vendors come from all over the world to sell their wares to buyers & FFL hold...

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Easy, & these shooters are in my Armoury Vault: Marlin Cowboy 45 Colt Marlin levers in .35 Rem, .41 Mag., & .45-2.1" (AKA .45-70) Or the Browning 1886 in .45-2.1" Enjoy them all. But I find the Marlin .45-2.1" more "shootable" for me, despite its barrel sight. The Br...

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Yes!, a C&R will get you in. That's what I have. I was planning on going, but decided against attending. Checked the airlines & flying from WA to FL would be an almost an all day trip each way. & considering my medical maladies, I opted out. So I'll just wait for the 2010 La$ Vega$ SHOT ...

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If memory serves me correct & pretty certain it does: --India's Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) re-designed & fabricated only the No.1 Mk III* Enfield to accommodate the 7.62 NATO round. This “new” rifle is the 2A & the 2A1. In appearance it is very similar to the No 1, Mk III*, originally ...

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junkbug: several of the UK newspapers reported that the Indians were really caught w/ their pants down as the local cops & security forces are woefully under funded & don't have the funds for training, range practice, equipment, etc. Since these reports have not been denied by the Indians, I...

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Woow! -- you can loose you butt in La$ Vega$, & freeze it off as well....

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Back in the day when did shoot more pistol & had much better eyes, I always reached for my Smith K38, K22, M15 or M18. Then a Smith M625 3” .45 AutoRim came along. I still shoot them & my Rugers, but I’m leaning more & more to the .22’s as it is still cheaper + no reloading. Just wished ...

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Looks nice, but when it comes to valuables, my philosophy is you'll keep it if it is out of sight & under lock & key.

I've known a few guys who firearms were stolen. In each cases, they had them on display or told to many people about their "collection"....

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They're all my favorites, or I would not have them.

But the two I really enjoy are my Ballard #5 Pacific, .45-2.1" (AKA .45-70) & my 23 pound Shiloh - Sharps M1874, .45-2.4" (erroneously AKA .45-90).

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A safe, speedy, & a positive solution to the nation's economic woes.

A safe tour of duty for my son who is returning to Iraq in Feb for his second tour of duty.

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Nice score & very concealable.

& remember a .25 in the hand is better than a .45 in the safe....

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