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by Old No7
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
Replies: 22
Views: 503

Re: Howdy Ya'll!

Welcome! Glad you're here -- you will fit right in with us. ...Right now my favorite rifle is a Winchester 1892 takedown Deluxe in 44 Magnum, Turnbull finished. It was a gift from a friend and is a testament to God's blessing on my life. Bless you, and I have to ask -- does your friend need any NEW ...
by Old No7
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAMMERS
Replies: 26
Views: 595

Re: SPAMMERS

Thanks y'all I don't mind zapping the buggers it does in fact keep my brain cells (all two of them) working... So John, what are you doing with the "other two"??? Oh wait, isn't "using only 2 brain cells" consistent with the UK's leaders??? But seriously -- thanks for your effor...
by Old No7
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
Replies: 7
Views: 260

Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)

2023 was a banner year for pine cones in this part of Maine... We've been here 12 years and have always had a few come down in the yard, but this year, likely due to a wet spring & summer and some seasonal changes with the pine trees -- we've had hundreds, if not thousand s come down in the yar...
by Old No7
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
Replies: 20
Views: 1002

Re: Why isnt there more variety?

And there it is...
44shooter wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:14 pm ...putting a point on a stubby bullet in a slow cartridge makes little difference in aerodynamics. It’s like putting a nose on a wheelbarrow.
BEST post of the week! :wink:

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by Old No7
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
Replies: 3
Views: 256

CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"

An "Ugly Duckling" story... I've admired CZ's Bobwhite Project Upland side-by-side shotgun's looks before, both in 12 and 20 gauges, with the upgraded wood, false sideplates and brilliant case-colors on the action metal. It's very similar to their Sharptail -- but costs more -- yet I much...
by Old No7
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
Replies: 7
Views: 597

Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips

The problem is new, read younger, employees find out they actually have to produce instead of playing in the internet all day. So, they quit and draw benefits as long as they can. Gee, ya think the guv'mint got them used to be paid for sitting on their a**es? My daughter (mid-30s) is having a heck ...
by Old No7
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
Replies: 7
Views: 597

Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips

I have bought their grips several times over the years and have been quite pleased for the price. There was some sort of change in the company a while back with the result that for a long time their grip selection contracted mightily -- and most of those shown were "temporarily unavailable,&qu...
by Old No7
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
Replies: 13
Views: 859

Re: Sage learned a hard lesson today!

2ndovc wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:42 pm Shocking! :D
Ha, that's what I was going to say!

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by Old No7
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
Replies: 21
Views: 1565

Re: The Last Outlaw movie review

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:19 am But it kills me that they didn’t teach the actors how to actually use a Sharps rifle!

But the takeaway lesson is to count your bullets!
Um, it doesn't get any easier than with a Sharps....

"One and done!" :wink:

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by Old No7
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1378

Re: I lost my willie

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:47 am Losing a dog is a very hard thing, but you can have a horse for half your life.
Gee, I had not thought of that...

But I do know that losing a dog after 10 years sure wasn't easy...

Remember the good times, cherish the memories, and be well.

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by Old No7
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
Replies: 14
Views: 1238

Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet

marlinman93 wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:53 am ...I'm only 40 miles away from the auction, so I can drive there next week and avoid shipping charges, or delays in shipping!
Or a broken stock! :shock:

That looks like a fun one, congrats!

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by Old No7
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
Replies: 10
Views: 521

Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!

And this is for you Dad! My father back in WWII: Dad-WWII.jpg My father with a P51 at Manchester NH, many years later: Dad with P51 at Manch 01.jpg "The Belly Tank" enlisted men's bar at Debden, England, in WWII: (note the artwork!) Belly Tank - Enlisted Mens Beer Hall.jpeg And me in 2017...
by Old No7
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
Replies: 10
Views: 521

80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!

March 3, 1944: P38 Lightnings were seen flying over Berlin for the first time in WW2, but there were no bombers as the heavies had turned back. March 4, 1944: P51 Mustangs from the Fourth Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, based at Debden England became the first single-engine fighters in the skies over...
by Old No7
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this a good plan?
Replies: 15
Views: 1270

Re: Is this a good plan?

A tall shot of Jack - Close your eyes - and think of leverguns old & new!

Sounds like a plan!!!

Good luck Bill.

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by Old No7
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Where Does It Say...?"
Replies: 4
Views: 765

"Where Does It Say...?"

See this here, before it's moved to the Politics Forum...

Good question asked below.

Old No7

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by Old No7
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: *SOLD* Lyman No2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 - REDUCED
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Re: FS from ME: Lyman No2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 - REDUCED

Old No7 wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:09 am Back to Top -- with a LOWER price!
I "might have a buyer" and as a courtesy to the forum...

* I'm letting you all know... But get in line in case he backs out.

* And I'll hold it for a few days while he's traveling.

'Cause that's what levergunners do for each other.

Old No7
by Old No7
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: *SOLD* Lyman No2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 - REDUCED
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Re: FS from ME: Lyman No2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 - REDUCED

Not interested number 7 but that sight will also work on about any Marlin ever made. Sometimes the angle (in degrees from the upper tang) needs to be changed and maybe a simple fabrication but with the change of the front sight it’ll work on 1889’s, 1894’s, 36, model 39’s…… I’ve made tang sights fo...
by Old No7
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
Replies: 7
Views: 744

Re: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......

JimT wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:12 am A dangerous person is one who is capable of great violence and has it under control.
Wouldn't it be the one who "doesn't have it under control"?

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by Old No7
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
Replies: 7
Views: 744

You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......

I like the wisdom in this one too.

The saying "Peace through superior firepower" comes to mind.

Old No7

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by Old No7
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Tale of Two Wolves
Replies: 3
Views: 562

A Tale of Two Wolves

I love the wisdom in this...

Old No7

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by Old No7
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
Replies: 11
Views: 714

Re: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?

...these were absolutely useless when thrown at annoying little brothers Yes, and even worse for annoying BIG brothers! No idea. I was too busy playing with one of these. :twisted: Yup, us too! I built plastic models ,then melted the plastic with lighter and blue them up with fire crackers for simu...
by Old No7
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?
Replies: 11
Views: 751

Re: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?

And with only 1 shot fired -- "Wow, what a group!"

Old No7
by Old No7
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: *SOLD* Lyman No2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 - REDUCED
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

*SOLD* Lyman No2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 - REDUCED

* SOLD * Lightly Used, Excellent Condition -- Lyman No.2 Tang Sight for Marlin 336 & 1895 As shown in 4 photos, this like-new-in-box Lyman No.2 tang sight fits the Marlin 336, 1895 and 30 series. All screws needed, plus medium and small (installed) apertures are included, along with Lyman instr...
by Old No7
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney
Replies: 7
Views: 398

RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney

It was many years after I'd read a book about the famous U.S. sniper "White Feather", aka Carlos Hathcock, that I'd heard of this man... RIP sir -- Thank you for your service. Godspeed. Old No7 Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney died at the age of 7...
by Old No7
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Replies: 43
Views: 3015

Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic

Wow, after reading all this (and recognizing that it will be helpful to many of us), all I can think of is this...

Man, these guys are using a Lewis Lead Remover on their wiener!!!!

OUCH!!!

Old No7
by Old No7
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle

I just went looking and found this info from a 2012 auction... Ardesa Alexander Henry Percussion Long Range Rifle 451 Cal; s/s; 33" oct barrel; exc bore; globe front sight with windage & spirit lever, folding rear tang peep sight; blk metal finish; case hardened lock, hammer & butt plat...
by Old No7
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle

All I know is she's mighty fine looking!

But I'd like to know more...

(It's such a tease; like seeing a pix of a pretty girl and wondering: What's her name? Is she single? Where's she live? Does she fish, hunt or shoot? etc...)

Old No7

edit to add: I like the tang sight too...
by Old No7
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had missed this new Uberti sixgun
Replies: 8
Views: 459

Re: Had missed this new Uberti sixgun

2ndovc wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:54 pm That's almost as bad as looking at one of Blaine's krispy kreme calendar models!
Maybe... But it's better looking than the new Henry revolver...

Old No7
by Old No7
Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Re: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024

Old Savage wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:24 pm Nice and where is the sword?
In the images, you can just see the hilt on my left side. :wink:

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by Old No7
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024

It's tough enough to run in snowshoes when you're my vintage... And it's even tougher when there's NO SNOW on the ground! As you'll see in these images, the ground was bare (and really muddy in a few spots) for the Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon that I attended this weekend with my brother and ...
by Old No7
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
Replies: 23
Views: 1128

Re: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena

As I have gotten older I have regressed back toward my beginnings . I enjoy reloading with the Lyman 310 Tool and even the old Lee Loader, though I don't use them all that much. And I enjoy the one-at-a-time on the Rockchucker . Next thing you know, 'ol Jim will be collecting rocks, and chucking th...
by Old No7
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
Replies: 23
Views: 1128

Re: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena

I handled each piece of brass at least 7 times during the entire reloading process (and it was 8 or 9 times with some ) which adds up to handling at least 17,500 pieces of brass. Finishing I felt like I had run a marathon! :shock: :!: :shock: :!: :shock: Jim, I think it's time you learned about a W...
by Old No7
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 25 Calibers
Replies: 23
Views: 1297

Re: The 25 Calibers

I love, love, love my Model 99A Savage in .250-3000, aka 250 Savage -- it's the first and only rifle with which I "saw my bullet hit the deer" in the scope's view. It's such a mild-mannered round on the shoulder -- but was more damaging to the deer's! My late father used to sing its praise...
by Old No7
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'll miss Toby Keith....
Replies: 13
Views: 779

Re: I'll miss Toby Keith....

+1 to all the comments about the too young, great tunes & music, and service to our troops.

(I'm of his vintage too...)

Old -- and hope to get much older -- No7
by Old No7
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker and CZ
Replies: 5
Views: 383

Re: Parker and CZ

Silly me, I was expecting a Parker shotgun!

I was thinking "Gee, they generally don't run with the same crowds..." :wink:

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by Old No7
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone heard from Pitchy?
Replies: 8
Views: 818

Re: Anyone heard from Pitchy?

Hello all:

I did email, and learned that Lenn and Norma are hunkered down for a cold winter, with very few projects to post about. I'm sure he'll be back here once he gets out in the shop come spring.

Until then, let's send some positive thoughts and prayers their way. :wink:

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by Old No7
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 946

Re: Wonder how long it would take

Sure seems like a candidate for a reline or rebore. No doubt about it... 1873 bore.jpg Yikes, that looks like the "sewer pipe" of a barrel that was on my late father's .22 LR Martini single shot, which had been shot with corrosive ammo and not cleaned well afterwards (years before he acqu...
by Old No7
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone heard from Pitchy?
Replies: 8
Views: 818

Re: Anyone heard from Pitchy?

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:51 am Hope Lenn and Norma are okay.
Me too Bill, me too.

I've just emailed Lenn to check in, but perhaps others have heard.

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by Old No7
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rapid response strategy
Replies: 9
Views: 637

Re: rapid response strategy

Average Maine State Police response time in parts of Aroostook County is now 45 minutes. AVERAGE. Some calls have taken 2 hours...... Yikes! We had them here (northwest York county) in ~5 minutes once years ago (for a false alarm), but I'm glad I haven't had to "test it" more often! Old No7
by Old No7
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woo Hoo!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Re: Woo Hoo!!!

Congrats!!!

And since someone "had to say it"... Keep On Truckin' ! ! !

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by Old No7
Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Replies: 15
Views: 911

Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound

Bill in Oregon wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:26 pm I confess I rarely give these arms a second thought when I used to see them as they seemed weird, fragile and probably unsafe. It appears I have been wrong --
NOPE! -- You're not wrong Bill!!! :lol:

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by Old No7
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound
Replies: 15
Views: 911

Re: Dr. John Watson and his jezail bullet wound

...the Jazails I handled were pretty crude and quite a few were still loaded... John/Bill: My twin brother walked out of the "Ancient Ones of Maine Blackpowder Gun Show" with a Jazail/Jezail in hand once. Man, the ribbing he took from the folks walking in was a hoot! "Hey, did'ja get...
by Old No7
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

2ndovc wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:18 pm I've been looking at those P210s. It's nice to know that they're are worth the admission price!
And it's even better when you get one for the SIG Employee price!!!

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by Old No7
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love old model Rugers
Replies: 64
Views: 3498

Re: I love old model Rugers

veeman wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:31 am Thank you! I love stags.
Love Stags?! Me too!! :D ("Elk Stag", but it's book-matched)
Old Army Stag Grips 02.jpg

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:50 am What’s your favorite handgun?
Well, it's gotta be this one -- but it's not a revolver, or a Ruger... :wink:
SIG P210 Tgt 00 Target.jpg

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by Old No7
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God lifted the burden for both ...
Replies: 12
Views: 882

Re: God lifted the burden for both ...

I stopped and visited with Mike yesterday. He is doing better, starting to build a new life, coaching his 4-H kids in archery. But he had me read this poem that I had been unaware of... Wonderful thoughts in that poem Bill; thanks to Mike for sharing that, and to you for sharing the story -- wish h...
by Old No7
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for
Replies: 10
Views: 629

Re: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for

2ndovc wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:01 pm Looking for a magazine for a .22 that I have no idea where I put it...
The easy answer is -- you'll always find it in the last place you look!

The hard answer is -- how many other places will you have to look in first?

Old No7
by Old No7
Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A boy and his dog
Replies: 4
Views: 368

Re: A boy and his dog

JBowen wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:44 pm ...the John Wayne Museum at the Ft. Worth Stockyards...
That sounds like a great location for it!

I did see the 10' -- or was it 12'? -- statue of "The Duke" at an airport out in Kalifornicationia once.

Old No7
by Old No7
Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)
Replies: 11
Views: 738

Re: A Boy Needs a Creek (Mike Rhinehart)

Great story! Thanks for posting it Jay!

I didn't have a crick in the backyard growing up... I had 3 brothers instead!!!

If we'd "had a crick" -- I'd bet only 3 of us would have made it to adulthood. :wink:

Old No7
by Old No7
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357
Replies: 8
Views: 617

Re: Taylor's/Uberti "Smoke Wagon" 1873 SAA short-stroke 357

Very nice! I really like the darker stain on that holster. It looks a lot better. I may have to do that on a few holsters myself. :D Thanks Jay. It was done with Fiebing's Leather Die (bought on ebay). ...but I imagine you have to remove the barrel first before using the FC cutter, right? Nope, the...