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- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First post here... UPDATE Ruger SA
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4537
Re: First post here
I can't resist any longer, Buy the Colt and shoot Cowboy loads in it and it will be FINE !
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: off topic. 9 lives?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2026
Re: off topic. 9 lives?
Yesterday U were killing Cats and Today U r rescuing them. Not U in particular Pokey- The Forum. I would have done the same thing. I can always use another Cat. Hope It makes it.
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2965
Re: New member
Welcome and Luv that Rifle ! Is that a loner or do U have others ?
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .5 OT .5 On T what R they for sure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 613
Re: .5 OT .5 On T what R they for sure
whole Gun, sorry
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .5 OT .5 On T what R they for sure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 613
.5 OT .5 On T what R they for sure
I know very little about these so am seeking input from the Forum. The Trap Door is pretty much self explanatory.But there is no Cal markings anywhere. It does say US Model 1884 on top and US Springfield on the side. Is it complete, is it not ? not enough barrel bands or too many. I am pretty sure t...
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First post here... UPDATE Ruger SA
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4537
Re: First post here
Cajun !! allow Me to be the first to welcome U. There is a wealth of info here as I am about to find out in a new Post shortly. U r off to a good start. What SA R U looking for ? Colt, copy or what ? U mentioned a Gun Show here this weekend. Where is Here ? Again - Welcome and enjoy.
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: smiled and
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1805
Re: smiled and
BOT ! isn't that the larvae from the BOT fly that gets under the skin on a Cows hoof and travels up under the skin to form a knot on the Cow some where? It could Be Gold but WoW, it's not a 92 wow gold.
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Happy Birthday JohnB & Rube Burrows.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1183
Re: OT Happy Birthday JohnB & Rube Burrows.
I had it all wrapped up with address label ready to go, then I let it slip that there was a Gun in the package. They wouldn't ship it then . Sorry !JohnB wrote:Thank you everyone!!
Now, who sent me the Browning 1886 and when should I look for it?
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - The tradition continues...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1654
Re: OT - The tradition continues...
Caint wait for the Christmas Tree.
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Blasted PITA sheriff!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4406
Re: OT - Blasted PITA sheriff!
I just went online and filled out forms for a Curio & Relic FFL, We will see what happens there. I too am out of city limits so the Sheriff is the CLEO. and from what I understand HE dont like Guns.
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On T-- Got another 92
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2849
Re: On T-- Got another 92
I have a Friend that lives in Morganton North Carolina that keeps telling Me " Bud U need to sell out and move back here" I think NOTYsabel Kid wrote:Congrats!
Still can't believe some of you folks have to deal with a waiting period!
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On T-- Got another 92
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2849
Re: On T-- Got another 92
Perry, you ought to see about obtaining a C&R FFL. It's pretty painless and saves a bunch of time and aggravation. You can purchase any lever made prior to 1964, and many other rifles and shotguns. Mike , is it as much hassle as getting an FFL ? How about handguns , does it work for that ? Rube...
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My 86 Winchester 45-90
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1803
Re: My 86 Winchester 45-90
That is good to hear on the Bore as I will have to clean up My 92s, they dont look so good.
What makes Bullets wander with BP ? Does the bore get dirty or something ?
What makes Bullets wander with BP ? Does the bore get dirty or something ?
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On T-- Got another 92
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2849
Re: On T-- Got another 92
I thought I posted a pic of the Caliber, guess not. 25-20 , that makes 2- 3 counting the mod 53
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On T-- Got another 92
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2849
On T-- Got another 92
Couldn't resist, picked it up yesterday after My cooling off period. It doesn't look as bad as My other one which wasn't bad just had no blue. This one is blue and brown patina. I took some before pics. I picked up some Old West Snake oil this weekend at the Gun Show. Going to try that and see what ...
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: “The Fine Line” Am I feeding or baiting?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1838
Re: “The Fine Line” Am I feeding or baiting?
Feeding or Baiting depends on what U do when They come for Lunch.
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What hoops do YOU have to jump through?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3207
Re: OT: What hoops do YOU have to jump through?
Hey Mike D did U go to the Yuba City Gun Show ?
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What hoops do YOU have to jump through?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3207
Re: OT: What hoops do YOU have to jump through?
Buy the Gun, fill out paper work, answer a bunch of questions- first answer is Yes ( is the gun being purchased for You ) then about 10 No's and the last one is left blank. Pay $25 for a background check and wait 10-24 hour periods. If You buy the Gun at 2:00 pm on any given day, then 10 days later ...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jackalope
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2877
Re: Jackalope
Do U do those "whats wrong with this picture" in the news paper. All those in favor of the first 2 say aye. Sorry O.S. couldn't resist.
That is a pretty neat trick I caint even see the wires.
not that one , the previous one. O.S. is too quick
That is a pretty neat trick I caint even see the wires.
not that one , the previous one. O.S. is too quick
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jackalope
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2877
Re: Jackalope
The Zebra , The Lion and I C U have Direct T V.
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cold weather BLR problem
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3369
Re: Cold weather BLR problem
I'm not a Gunsmith but it sounds sticky to Me.
You said " It was 19 degrees, not bitter cold " Buddy,that is bitter cold in My neck of the woods. Although We did have a 25 degree night 3 days ago. Hope U get it solved, Nothin worse than a Click on a Big Buck.
You said " It was 19 degrees, not bitter cold " Buddy,that is bitter cold in My neck of the woods. Although We did have a 25 degree night 3 days ago. Hope U get it solved, Nothin worse than a Click on a Big Buck.
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
Re: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
Good on the loading gate, that is what the Guy at the shop said. As for the Cylinder, it has the full ser#.I don't think He will let Me take the grips off as they R one piece grips. For the loose fit on the grips, it is not that bad but noticeble. They do look like they fit really good at one time. ...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grandson's 8 point.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2386
Re: Grandson's 8 point.
Nothing wrong with that picture in all respects. Good looking Deer, U can tell He is happy by that big ole Smile.
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ollogers Pictures of 73 & guns maybe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1121
Re: Ollogers Pictures of 73 & guns maybe
If Your Camera has an SD card and U have a slot on Your computer it is very easy. But U will have to have these to proceed.
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
Re: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
Gun Show is in Yuba City. Don't know where You R at but We call this Northern Ca.
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seasoned Greetings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1167
Re: Seasoned Greetings
Happy Bird Day to this fine forum of Levergunners. Remember to count Your blessings and name them One by One - 94 /92/53/99 and any others U might have.
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
Re: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
So Mike, do U prefer a shorter barrel or a longer one ? For Me 7 1/2 is about right,10" just looks awkward. Gun Show this weekend, I have 2 tables so will have to wait till Tues to go make an offer.
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Fuel Mileage Gadgets/Additives
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5315
Re: OT: Fuel Mileage Gadgets/Additives
That is what I mean by Decisive drivingEl Chivo wrote:another secret to good gas mileage is to lighten the load your engine carries. Clean out the trunk, lose 25 lbs yourself, don't pick up hitchhikers, and your mileage will improve.
Also, don't get behind women driving minivans in fast food drivethroughs.
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Fuel Mileage Gadgets/Additives
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5315
Re: OT: Fuel Mileage Gadgets/Additives
I believe the Car companies r doing what they can to deliver the best power and economy. T.V. is proliferated with ads for improved mileage,and anyone that buys a gadget will naturally say it improved Their mileage or gave them more power. I remember back in I think the 80s or maybe 70s when People ...
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 first year of production
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5731
Re: Winchester 94 first year of production
I saw an early 94 yesterday with octagon barrel, nice looking gun with a broken upper Tang-ugh- Price $1850 wow for a broken one.
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 21796
Re: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?
Went back and looked at the one I posted about and it didn't have any extra markings. Just a nice looking Gun with a too shiny reblue. And the price was $ 1150
That shop has several old Winnys, 94s, 92s 95s ( 1 says 30 US and the other 1 says 30 GOVT 06 ) a 63, even a nice looking old Savage 99
That shop has several old Winnys, 94s, 92s 95s ( 1 says 30 US and the other 1 says 30 GOVT 06 ) a 63, even a nice looking old Savage 99
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: browning 218Bee Lever
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1456
Re: browning 218Bee Lever
I don't have 1, but if it is a Lever, What's not to Love ?
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
Re: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
Well where to start.Went and actually handled it today with rubber gloves supplied by the store (blue at that). I didn't notice the Paper it was laying on before that said "Serious Buyers Only"-- to be handled with gloves. well the gun has been shot, seems to be quite a lot but definitly n...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Formal Introduction Hello
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3049
Re: Formal Introduction Hello
Welcome and Nice Stable,Winchesters and a couple Marlins in the Mix. U should fit in quite Nice here. They caint HOLLER at U for Pics now.
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Beretta/Uberti---/ Stampede
- Replies: 1
- Views: 539
OT - Beretta/Uberti---/ Stampede
Did Beretta make Guns for Uberti ? Saw a Stampede today,it was a prime example of after market grips not fitting right. They were way oversized for the Gun. Didn't look bad, just felt bad. They were also white but My guess was not Ivory. But they weren't hollow sounding when I tapped on them. It did...
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nicest looking Levergun
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8479
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
Re: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
To M.M.Wright and Kimwcook- that is exactly why the Gun is still in the display case. And that is why I am here, there is enough collective Info here to Know what to look for. I dont trust the good OL Boys at the gun shows.I have drilled the Guy 3 times on the Ivory and each time He has the same sto...
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member - Howdy
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3192
Re: New member - Howdy
This is a very diverse Forum, U C it all here. I would venture to say a goodly portion of the Guys here own at least 1 Krag. I have 2.
Welcome and post often, with Pics O C. U can pretty much get a pass on Your first Post but after that the Posse is sent.
Welcome and post often, with Pics O C. U can pretty much get a pass on Your first Post but after that the Posse is sent.
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need opinions on 1873 Winchester 32-20
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3778
Re: Need opinions on 1873 Winchester 32-20
It has been My experience that "Collectors" want Pristine pieces,any thing that distracts from that U get docked for. The way it is They will say Oh bad bore and try to make U think it is just a wall hanger. On the other hand if U reline it they will say Oh it has been relined and dock U t...
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
Re: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
As far as I know right now the answers to all the questions R Yes. I am going back to town Monday and will check. Nope scratch that, they r closed Mondays. Tue. then. The Gun belongs to the EX shop owners Wife. The Guy died about a yr or so ago and this is the last gun She has.I was told yesterday t...
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 21796
Re: Strange marking on Winchester 92 Carbine?
I just saw a nice looking 92 in 44wcf last week. It had been reblued, not a bad job- looked almost home done.I think the price was $1099 which didn't seem bad but the reblue killed it. I will have to go back next week and look at it again to see if it has some of those markings You indicate. I have ...
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wife's deer 2010 updated
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4548
Re: Wife's deer 2010
That is a very nice thick antlered 4 point. I wish My 99 looked like that, maybe some day.
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Picked up some Dies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 422
OT - Picked up some Dies
Shopping around yesterday for a reloading manual - 5 stores- Nada. but one store had some used RCBS dies. 30 carbine, 3 die set with shellholder.- 30-30 2 die set with shell holder. both of which I have guns for. also a set for 7.7 jap which I had no need for. I bought the 30-30 and 30 carbine. They...
- Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3187
OT - Eying a Colt SA 44
I have been eying a Colt sa for quite a while thinking for some unknown reason that it was a 45. The price to Me seems quite high $1899. It has been in the store for a good little while, I'm thinking the price is why. It has Ivory Grips and I just found out today that it is a 1958 model It looks new...
- Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 .45 Colt Question....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1506
Re: Marlin 1894 .45 Colt Question....
If U R going to hunt Bear U had better make very well sure they will cycle. Last thing U want is a Gun that is jammed and He Aint Dead.
Had to edit for a BTW, welcome to the forum
Had to edit for a BTW, welcome to the forum
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Big cowboy hat trend in the late 20s &30s. Photo
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2944
Re: OT- Big cowboy hat trend in the late 20s &30s. Photo
I remember in the 60s You could buy a 37 Dodge pu running any day every day fo $75.No Smog either. Ahh
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Big cowboy hat trend in the late 20s &30s. Photo
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2944
Re: OT- Big cowboy hat trend in the late 20s &30s. Photo
I've never understood, what was the idea of such a high Crown ?
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noob, help with scope 1894/44mag
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1705
Re: Noob, help with scope 1894/44mag
Check with J Miller, He's our scope Man. He will guide U in the right direction on Your 94.
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Wyoming winter boot
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3210
Re: OT Wyoming winter boot
Redwings and thick socks , winter and summer. If it gets below 40 I stay in the house. jk
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hard winter coming
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3775
Re: Hard winter coming
Wrap the pipes and make sure everything either has antifreeze or drained. On a hard night make sure the Cows can get water.And Like Mike D said , switch from Shorts to Pants. Still wear a T-shirt but today I had to put on a Flannel Shirt. Enjoying very good weather now though. That is suppose to cha...