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by bgmkithaca
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Cowboy 336 and 1895 Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 820

Re: Marlin Cowboy 336 and 1895 Questions

My 336 CB and 1895 CB have the same dimensions across the flats within a few thousandths. The breech on the 336 is .830 and the 1895 breech is .835 across the flats. The 336 is .700 across the flats at the muzzle and the 1895 is .694 across the flats at the muzzle on my pair. The 336 CB is a 38-55 a...
by bgmkithaca
Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: CH4 Tool & Die Co.
Replies: 5
Views: 833

Re: OT: CH4 Tool & Die Co.

I have ordered special order dies from them a few times and got good turn-around on all but the last set. The last set was a wildcat ordered in Jan.On follow up I got the story that they had been heat treated in May but not assembled yet.They finally got sent in Aug. After I got steamed with the per...
by bgmkithaca
Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Anyone into old steam engines?
Replies: 13
Views: 1358

Re: OT Anyone into old steam engines?

Yes,I am into steam but of the railroad locomotive type. Have been working on a rebuild for a few years now and we are getting close to going back together.
by bgmkithaca
Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perplexing problem with .30-30
Replies: 7
Views: 864

Re: Perplexing problem with .30-30

You did'nt say that you have a scope so I am guessing that you do. It sounds like a scope related problem. First thing to check is the mounting-rings and bases for tightness. If that does not take care of it try a different scope.
by bgmkithaca
Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cast HUNTING bullet for 38/55?
Replies: 11
Views: 2058

Re: Favorite cast HUNTING bullet for 38/55?

I have a Marlin 336 Cowboy that mic's a very smooth and uniform .381. The bullet is from a lapped out Lyman Mold that was a 264 grain GC FP and sized to .382 . The charge is 33 grains of AA-2200 and chronographs at 1811 give or take a bit. The alloy is Taracorp with a little extra Tin added-it comes...
by bgmkithaca
Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alaskan Bear oriented Levergun/'smiths and features?
Replies: 14
Views: 2116

Re: Alaskan Bear oriented Levergun/'smiths and features?

I spent three years in alaska back in the 60's-back then the model 71 was the preferred levergun and accordingly quite hard to find for sale. From what I gather they are even more so with the 375 , 45 &50 alaskan today. As far as handy to carry the Guide Gun is about as compact as it gets in a l...
by bgmkithaca
Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit
Replies: 10
Views: 1492

Re: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit

I have one more question about these receivers-are they already heat treated and if not what alloy is the steel?
The pictures were enough to get me going-forearm is not finished yet but heading that way.
Thanks ever so much!!!
by bgmkithaca
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit
Replies: 10
Views: 1492

Re: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit

OK this is from the coil spring type- From front to back: The latch pawl is pinned to the fore-end iron frame. In the front of that slot goes the retainer spring in between the two holes of the tensioner and a pin runs through it into the frame. Then there's a spring stop on each side. The double r...
by bgmkithaca
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit
Replies: 10
Views: 1492

Re: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit

My parts set is somewhat like the picture but has coil springs for the most part.Otherwise it is close enough to figure out
which is which in comparison.
by bgmkithaca
Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit
Replies: 10
Views: 1492

Re: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit

My problem is that I don't know how the selective ejectors go together in the forearm. As far as knowledge,tools,equipment and experience goes I have plenty to go around-I have been building rifles and restoring rifles and shotguns for many years,just no experience with selective ejectors.
by bgmkithaca
Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit
Replies: 10
Views: 1492

Off Topic-Ithaca Classic Doubles kit

Off Topic: Does anyone out there have a parts layout diagram for a Ithaca NID double? I have a Ithaca Classic Doubles kit that has parts that I don't know how they fit in the receiver and forearm. It came to me as a 28 Ga. set but the barrels are quite heavy so I decided to make it a 24 Ga.-too smal...
by bgmkithaca
Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member here - HOWDY!
Replies: 32
Views: 3563

Re: New Member here - HOWDY!

Howdy back at you & welcome aboard.Looks like we used to be shirt-tail neighbors. I used to live on Harry St. in Wichita
before I came back home to Indiana.
by bgmkithaca
Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with 1895 scope mount screws- finding them
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: Need help with 1895 scope mount screws- finding them

A good gun shop will likely have the screws or a gunsmith if you have one in the area. If it comes down to ordering them from midway or brownell's you will find it more cost effective to just buy another base at wally world or some such, a new base will have the screws included.Shipping costs from s...
by bgmkithaca
Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 Cowboy KABOOM!
Replies: 43
Views: 8810

Re: Marlin 1895 Cowboy KABOOM!

I just measured the cylinder on my super blackhawk 44mag. and came up with .100 inch at the thinnest spot in it -the same dimension as the marlin.the super black hawk can handle quite a bit of pressure within common sense limits. It would appear that the Marlin would be capable of the same expectati...
by bgmkithaca
Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 Cowboy KABOOM!
Replies: 43
Views: 8810

Re: Marlin 1895 Cowboy KABOOM!

I have a Marlin 45-70 factory barrel in hand that is identical to the one in this discussion.The thinnest portion is under the threads as was already pointed out, the chamber thickness at that point is only .100 inch thick-yes 1/10 of an inch and at the extractor slot it tapers to 0 at the rear of t...
by bgmkithaca
Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hoosier Newbie
Replies: 26
Views: 2532

Re: Hoosier Newbie

Welcome to the forum. I was born in Anderson but lived all my life in Dugger. (yeah, dont even bother trying to find it on the map:) Live in TX now but can't wait to retire and move back to Hoosier land. Dave in TX Runs in my mind that Dugger is south of Terre Haute.I once had an aquaintance from t...
by bgmkithaca
Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hoosier Newbie
Replies: 26
Views: 2532

Re: Hoosier Newbie

Welcome to the forum. I was born in Anderson but lived all my life in Dugger. (yeah, dont even bother trying to find it on the map:) Live in TX now but can't wait to retire and move back to Hoosier land. Dave in TX Runs in my mind that Dugger is south of Terre Haute.I once had an aquaintance from t...
by bgmkithaca
Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 9774

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

The wolverine has my vote for North America.Thought one was going to take my leg off one time up in Alaska.
by bgmkithaca
Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hoosier Newbie
Replies: 26
Views: 2532

Re: Hoosier Newbie

I live at Marion, about 85 miles south of Middlebury on St. Rd. 15
by bgmkithaca
Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hoosier Newbie
Replies: 26
Views: 2532

Hoosier Newbie

Howdy Folks,I have been lurking here for a long time and finally got registered. Must say that the confirmation code is a dandy to read-took a few tries to get it right.I am a native Hoosier from north central Indiana and have had a life long interest (passion) for levers and single shots if they ha...