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by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must own firearms ????? your choices???
Replies: 33
Views: 2726

Re: Must own firearms ????? your choices???

Winchester 1886 45-70
Ruger No.1 45-70 "oh yeah the older red pad"
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (Camo) Painting a Coyote Gun...?Help?
Replies: 28
Views: 3879

Re: (Camo) Painting a Coyote Gun...?Help?

I did up my Savage 22 mag. squirrel /turkey gun, it was all black when I bought it a few years ago. I bought a paint kit that the guys use to spray paint there duck boats all the kit had in it was 4 cans of flat spray paint...black...brown....green...and sand color and a plastic branch to use for a ...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy Ice Capades
Replies: 69
Views: 4585

Re: Pitchy Ice Capades

Pitchy,
isn't it snowing there now? My brother lives up in Iron Minn,talked to him yesterday and he said he was getting ready for snow today.
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snagged a 64- Date of Manufacture?
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: Snagged a 64- Date of Manufacture?

And when will the pictures of your 64 be here.we always need pictures :P
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Single Six year it was
Replies: 6
Views: 621

Re: Ruger Single Six year it was

you can find all the Ruger serial numbers right on Rugers sight,just click on the
"Customer service" tab and then on serial number history.

http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snagged a 64- Date of Manufacture?
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: Snagged a 64- Date of Manufacture?

yep it's 1942.........looks like the 64's are big on here right now
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found a Model 64!
Replies: 44
Views: 3077

Re: I found a Model 64!

Bill in Oregon wrote:Mossyoak, thanks for sharing views of that gorgeous rifle! Does she shoot as good as she looks?
Bill,it shoots dead on at 50 yards,I took the peep sight off, couldn't hit the side of a barn from inside the barn,but with the ramp sight it's dead on.
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outers Old time GPS
Replies: 10
Views: 906

Re: Outers Old time GPS

That's cool!
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found a Model 64!
Replies: 44
Views: 3077

Re: I found a Model 64!

Bill in Oregon wrote:Mossyaok, and the reason we have not yet seen photos of your 64 Deluxe would be ...


:?:
Here ya go Bill:Made in 1952
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by Mossyoak1957
Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outers Old time GPS
Replies: 10
Views: 906

Outers Old time GPS

Thought you all would get a kick out of this,was going through some of my old stuff and found this,and you don't even have to put battery's in it. :lol: I get a kick where it says on the box "Recover Rods,Motors,Guns lost overboard" . http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IM...
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old deer pic i`m proud of.
Replies: 21
Views: 1425

Re: Old deer pic i`m proud of.

Pitchy,
Great picture! I had the same hat back in the 80's I think everyone did,,,,the hat had that little round black patch with a deer on it.
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

FLINT wrote:Very cool - congrats on some good meat for the freezer! my dad just bought a rifle exactly like that made in 1969.

why are there three deer though in the second picture?
Flint, the third deer was taken by another fellow.
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found a Model 64!
Replies: 44
Views: 3077

Re: I found a Model 64!

Nice find! I found a 64 Deluxe in 32 spl. About 2 months ago and it came home with me
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

Old Savage wrote:Went to Wilkes U in Wilkes Barre.
oh ok,,,,,as you can see his place is like a museum you can spend hours looking at all the junk in it..... :o
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

[quote="Old Savage"]Very cool cabin :) :) The Cabin is my Cousins he actually lives there.(the lucky S.O.B..lol) Some pics of inside http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_0754.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_0752.jpg http://i123.photobucket.c...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest levergun, NIB
Replies: 10
Views: 1244

Re: Latest levergun, NIB

now does that shoot like a real semi-auto rifle or do you have to pump it after every shot?
I'm not up on my pellet gun education.
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

t.r. wrote:Good shooting there!

Where is your hunter orange? Not needed where you hunt?

TR
yes we have to wear orange hat and vest,the pictures where back at the cabin I took it off.
THE CABIN
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by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

Great shooting! how many deer is that for you with that gun? ollogger must be at least 10 deer with that gun,for a year or two I had a Marlin 45-70 and shot a few deer with it but it just didn't drop the deer like the 35. Now don't all you 45-70 guys get in an uproar I love 45-70 just can shoot the...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

Pitchy wrote:
Mossyoak1957 wrote:
Pitchy wrote:Have that same great rifle and caliber, nice harvest congrats. 8)
Pitchy..it was the most exciting 45 seconds I have had in a long time :D
Then the work began. :)
yep....that's what my Uncle use to say: The fun's over when you pull the trigger :lol:
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Re: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

Pitchy wrote:Have that same great rifle and caliber, nice harvest congrats. 8)
Pitchy..it was the most exciting 45 seconds I have had in a long time :D
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 2530

Two Does with the old lever gun yesterday

Got two does yesterday with the old 336 in 35 rem. The two does were running together the first one I shot was well over 100 yards shot her broadside and she went right down the second one turned and ran right to me and got her at 20 yards with a dead center chest shot. Gun: Marlin 336 RC made in th...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the gun I always wanted :)
Replies: 19
Views: 1342

Re: Got the gun I always wanted :)

Nice collectable rifle dude! Reading show? I was there and saw a few of them 64's.---------Sixgun Yes! it was the Reading show but I bought it from a guy walking around with it not a dealer,probably a good thing...LOL it was strange how it all went down I really wasn't going to go to the show and I...
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the gun I always wanted :)
Replies: 19
Views: 1342

Re: Got the gun I always wanted :)

msmith1228 wrote:Hey Tom, nice rifle, this guy will have your aperture.
APETURESNMORE.COM
Mack
Thanks Mac.....hope all is well....I miss the Savage 99...lol
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the gun I always wanted :)
Replies: 19
Views: 1342

Got the gun I always wanted :)

Found this today after a few years of searching. Winchester Model 64 Deluxe in 32 spl. made in 1952 Mirror bore Even has the Deluxe sling swivels and a Old Lyman # 66A peep sight,the only thing missing is the little aperture,I'm going to see how it shoots without the aperture,I'm thinking it might w...
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dove Season Come Soon :-))
Replies: 18
Views: 1137

Re: Dove Season Come Soon :-))

In about two weeks me & ol' Parker girl will be found in the fields of PA. :D http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/mountaincreekphotos/1907ParkerVH16ga030.jpg Just a friendly video reminder of how to clean & grill those tasty little treats. How to clean a Dove. http://www.youtube.com/watc...
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Banjo players
Replies: 91
Views: 8319

Re: Any Banjo players

check out 9-year-old Jonny Mizzone these kids are great.
I'll never be that good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDlxccqt ... re=related
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Banjo players
Replies: 91
Views: 8319

Re: Any Banjo players

JUST A TIP:
Watch the bridge isn't to high"the part that holds the strings up off the head" if they are to high it makes it harder to learn on.They make bridges in different heights.
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Banjo players
Replies: 91
Views: 8319

Re: Any Banjo players

That would be fine to start out on...I started playing in the 80's......you really don't need to know how to read music there are lesson books that are called "TAB" music it shows you what strings to place your fingers on.The hardest part is with the right hand,it can be a little frustrati...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Down and out for a while....Prayers please
Replies: 37
Views: 2640

Re: Down and out for a while....Prayers please

About once every few years i`ll pick something up and twist just right and my lower back will go out bad, pain so bad it`ll put me on my back and i can`t get up by myself. Usually takes a week in bed before i can sit up or turn over by myself, eventually it will go away. Feel for ya and prayers sen...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 LW 40-82 arrived today.
Replies: 28
Views: 3109

Re: 1886 LW 40-82 arrived today.

Very nice!
by Mossyoak1957
Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 4247

Re: Winchester- Browning 1886 45-70 Rifle

I paid 1200.00 for my Browning 1886 "Rifle" Grade 1 last year like new from Cabelas Gun Library and Cabelas is usually on the high side with there prices. Right now Cabelas has a Browning 1886 High Grade SRC for 1599.00 excellent cond.and a Winchester 1886 LW for 1199.00 So the price your ...
by Mossyoak1957
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question of the day "kinda stupid but"
Replies: 11
Views: 993

Re: Question of the day "kinda stupid but"

A fine question------not at all stupid friend :D The primary reason for muzzle rise is that for nearly all firearms, the centerline of the barrel is above the center of contact between the shooter and the firearms' grips and stock. The forces from the bullet being fired and the propellant gases exi...
by Mossyoak1957
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting with a 30-30
Replies: 62
Views: 8721

Re: Hunting with a 30-30

Last deer my son got with his Marlin 336 30-30.. 170 gr. Rem Core-lokt about 60 yards dropped in it's tracks.

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by Mossyoak1957
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question of the day "kinda stupid but"
Replies: 11
Views: 993

Question of the day "kinda stupid but"

Couldn't get to sleep last night and when that happens I start thinking about everything so this one hit me last night....lol I know this is dumb but........ Why when you fire a gun does the recoil always make the barrel go up ?...not down...not to the left not to the right??? I know I'll get some c...
by Mossyoak1957
Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just put down half on a new toy during the lunch break...
Replies: 12
Views: 1527

Re: Just put down half on a new toy during the lunch break...

I've had a few lunch breaks that cost me money also....lol

Sounds like a nice project.
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Porcupine picture
Replies: 24
Views: 2126

Re: Porcupine picture

What river is that Mossyoak? I don't know about the rest of the year, but fall and winter I believe they den underground, rock piles mostly. I've see their "sawdust pellets" near their front doors. ;-) It's along the Juniata River down near Germany Valley if you know where that is. I did ...
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Porcupine picture
Replies: 24
Views: 2126

Re: Porcupine picture

Pitchy wrote:
I didn't know Porcupines could climb trees,seriously.
That`s why most people hate them, they chew all the bark off a tree.
55 years old and I still learn something new everyday........
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Porcupine picture
Replies: 24
Views: 2126

Porcupine picture

Saw this guy along the river......he looks like he's ready for Spring.
I didn't know Porcupines could climb trees,seriously.
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by Mossyoak1957
Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 Browning range report
Replies: 16
Views: 2863

Re: 1886 Browning range report

I'm not a fan of drilling out the wood of older guns that didn't come with factory sling swivels. This is what I picked up last summer at a Muzzle loading fair and use on my Browning 1886 rifle. The guy hand makes them here in PA. The small fixed loop goes down over the barrel and the adjustable sli...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My mistery Marlin 336 SC w/pictures Any ideas??
Replies: 12
Views: 2286

Re: My mistery Marlin 336 SC w/pictures Any ideas??

Don't let OS intimidate ya... if she's a fine shooter... then she's a fine shooter... handled with care and compassion, "she's" aren't mysterious! And can be quite responsive... far more so than some "him", and infinitely better than some neutered "it"! If I'd be requi...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grips Finished on 1858
Replies: 21
Views: 2064

Re: Grips Finished on 1858

Now shes looks right!.....before you did the grips she looked like the face of an 18 year old on a 100 year old body. :o
I like it!
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My mistery Marlin 336 SC w/pictures Any ideas??
Replies: 12
Views: 2286

My mistery Marlin 336 SC w/pictures Any ideas??

Maybe someone on here can figure this one out. I picked this Marlin 336 SC 35 Rem.up a few years ago and was always a little bit of a mystery to me. It's got some miles on it,a lot of bluing is gone...no rust ...no pits....no buggered up screw heads and shoots dead on at 50 yards. Some strange thing...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rescued a Single-Six wreck--$75.00
Replies: 34
Views: 4221

Re: Rescued a Single-Six wreck--$75.00

I kinda like it the way it looks now.
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antiqued 1858
Replies: 14
Views: 2044

Re: Antiqued 1858

Sorry this isn't a lever gun but I thought someone might like to see my first attempt at antiquing a firearm.This is a Pietta 1858 Remington cap and ball revolver that I stripped with white vinegar (works great by the way) and then used Van's cold blue on it. After buffing with fine steel wool, thi...
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pellet stove. Any one have one?
Replies: 23
Views: 1964

Re: Pellet stove. Any one have one?

Pellet stove won't do you any good if the power goes out. Harry Harry is right.....they need power to run......they have a elec auger in them to feed the pellets into the buner and a elec fan to blow on the pellets to make them burn hot.......I had one when they first came out back in the late 80's...
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Civil War Reinactment (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 5
Views: 786

Re: Civil War Reinactment (Pic Heavy)

Nice pictures Rusty! We probably have the mac daddy of civil war reenactment here in PA the one they do at Gettysburg. When they to the battles with thousands of solders and your there to watch it in person it sends chills through you. My Great Great Grandfather was there and fought in the "whe...
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Home Security Yard Sign.
Replies: 16
Views: 2672

Re: Home Security Yard Sign.

I like that
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington R1 1911
Replies: 21
Views: 2689

Re: Remington R1 1911

I handled one at a gun show a few months back and it looked good for the money.
It's on my want list along with a million other guns...lol