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by pwl44m
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 ! :lol: :P
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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 ?
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.

JohnB wrote:Thank you everyone!!

Now, who sent me the Browning 1886 and when should I look for it? :lol: :lol:
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 ! :cry:
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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

Ysabel Kid wrote:Congrats!

Still can't believe some of you folks have to deal with a waiting period! :evil:
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 NOT
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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 ?
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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 ...
by pwl44m
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. :wink:
by pwl44m
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 ?
by pwl44m
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 ...
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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. ...
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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

El 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.
That is what I mean by Decisive driving
by pwl44m
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 ...
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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 ?
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nicest looking Levergun
Replies: 63
Views: 8479

Re: Nicest looking Levergun

88
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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 ...
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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...
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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 ?
by pwl44m
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.
by pwl44m
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
by pwl44m
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...