Here's another approach by the late Junior Doughty:
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- Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Messin' With The Mosin
- Replies: 15
- Views: 913
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don’t see these much anymore
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1685
Re: Don’t see these much anymore
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nevada Smith's Rifle....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1320
Re: Nevada Smith's Rifle....
Another one
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nevada Smith's Rifle....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1320
Re: Nevada Smith's Rifle....
There's some info, including not very clear photos, at Reply #13 by 22LR here: https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=13934.0 "Over/Under combination rifle-shotgun, by “F.WEISS PORT JERVIS N.Y.” and so marked on .44 cal. rifle barrel which now appears smooth at the muzzle, both barre...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BL 22 ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1767
Re: BL 22 ?
These discussions on Rimfire Central may be helpful:
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/s ... p?t=346525
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/s ... al+numbers
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/s ... p?t=346525
https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/s ... al+numbers
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WW1
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4011
- Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone making a good fixed 6x scope anymore?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1623
Re: Anyone making a good fixed 6x scope anymore?
And this FX-3 6x42 on the Leupold website: https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle-scopes/fx-3-6x42mm
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1943
Re: New to me - Browning Medalist
marlinman93 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:10 am Yep, I see it now! Did you happen to get the optional custom case that some came with too?
No, mine came in a blue lined case with a gray cover. The case is something of a wreck but all the the parts are there apart from the original screwdriver.
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1943
Re: New to me - Browning Medalist
Apologies for the picture failures, I think I've finally got it sorted out.
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1943
Re: New to me - Browning Medalist
Congrats I’ve liked the Browning Medalist for a good many years ! However I’ve never found one at a price I was willing to pay . We have a case done in the shop for sale now at around $1800 . Oh by the way I can’t see the picture . Hopefully the photo's there now. I paid $500 Australian for it whic...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1943
New to me - Browning Medalist
Just bought this Belgian Medalist. It's in pretty good shape for its age (year of manufacture - 1964) and shoots well.
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Europe's Wonderful Gun Laws
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1189
Re: Europe's Wonderful Gun Laws
According to the article: "A 2015 study conducted by Harvard professors of criminology found that nations with strict laws against gun ownership and fewer guns among the citizenry have substantially higher murder rates than nations where gun ownership is somewhat common. In fact, the nine Euro...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Europe's Wonderful Gun Laws
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1189
Re: Europe's Wonderful Gun Laws
According to the article: "A 2015 study conducted by Harvard professors of criminology found that nations with strict laws against gun ownership and fewer guns among the citizenry have substantially higher murder rates than nations where gun ownership is somewhat common. In fact, the nine Europ...
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Irons and boards
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2310
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Irons and boards
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2310
Re: Irons and boards
Great stuff Pitchy ! My mother was using Mrs Potts irons until about 1962. They were simply heated on the wood burning stove. https://chineselaundry.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/mrs-potts-1871-sad-cold-handle-iron.png https://s3.amazonaws.com/productimages.goantiques.gemr/82019/429165260_fullsize.jpg
- Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Double rear leaf sights?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1448
Re: Double rear leaf sights?
The Pedersoli Kodiak sight is listed here (part No. 49a) https://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopd ... 27Kombo%27
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Martini-Henry on Hickok
- Replies: 1
- Views: 508
Re: Martini-Henry on Hickok
A MkIV in 577/450. These were introduced in 1887.
Some history of the various Mks: http://www.martinihenry.org/index.php?r ... path=61_59
Some history of the various Mks: http://www.martinihenry.org/index.php?r ... path=61_59
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mowing the old fasion way.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4769
Re: Mowing the old fasion way.
Well...look at that! Never knew they made a reel mower with a gas engine.....it's a big monstrosity....you have to figure that it must have been a not-to-smart inventor to build such a complicated Rube Goldberg machine. Is that mower self propelled? I sure hope so. :D --6 Yes, self propelled. It's ...
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mowing the old fasion way.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4769
Re: Mowing the old fasion way.
I'm still using one. It's a 1973 (ish) Australian made Scott-Bonnar 14" Model 45.
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: U.S. Camel Corps....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2690
Re: U.S. Camel Corps....
As a kid growing up, an elderly neighbor had been in the British Imperial Camel Corps Brigade during the First World War, being a kid I never got to ask him about it. :( default.jpg Tap to enlarge. Some history of the ICC: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51065 And many photos: https://www.awm.go...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movie Quote
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3156
Re: Movie Quote
Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) in 'The Searcher'
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movie Quote
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3156
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: M-16 Adoption by the Military
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2462
Re: M-16 Adoption by the Military
This M16 Case Study is worth a look.
pogoarchives.org/labyrinth/09/02.pdf
It runs to 168 pages in pdf format and is an interesting read, if it will download for you.
pogoarchives.org/labyrinth/09/02.pdf
It runs to 168 pages in pdf format and is an interesting read, if it will download for you.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Martini Rifles at "The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2976
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Martini Rifles at "The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2976
Re: Martini Rifles at "The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit"
Any Martini Rifle fans here??? As they DO have a lever!!![/i I am curious though, if any historians know for sure whether the Brits marched into the ambush like they were out on parade?!?! Hope you enjoy it. :wink: Old No7 Pretty much From the article here: http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol052gd.htm...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Pedersoli 86 classic for 2019
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1431
Re: New Pedersoli 86 classic for 2019
Here We Go. https://www.gunsweek.com/en/rifles/articles/pedersoli-1886-sporting-classic-rifle Nice. https://www.gunsweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/content_lg/public/archive/contents/rifles/articles/pedersoli-1886-sporting-classic-rifle/Pedersoli_1886_Sporting_Classic_Rifle.jpg?itok=JKrwjEyO
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Damko Martini Rifles
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8734
Re: Damko Martini Rifles
Noticed that the trigger was 6-7 pounds and thought a bit heavy. Now, if this is a replica of the military Martini-Henry rifles, there was no safety and that might be the reason for the heavy trigger pull? We're currently displaying the rifle at the 2019 SHOT show in Las Vegas. We're hoping to get ...
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Damko Martini Rifles
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8734
Re: Damko Martini Rifles
Excellent!DAMKO wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:20 pmHey marlinman03,marlinman93 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:54 pm Any chance that Damko will consider selling actions to people who want to build up custom rifles?
We're seeing a lot of interest in people wanting just the action for custom builds. You bet we're listening and passing all of these suggestions onto our engineers!
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Damko Martini Rifles
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8734
Damko Martini Rifles
These may be of interest to some here: Standard Model: https://www.damko-usa.com/damko-martini-rifle-c-54_56/damko-martini-rifle-standard-p-33.html https://www.damko-usa.com/bmz_cache/d/damko-martini-rifle-standard-1-smjpg.image.263x263.jpg Peep Sight Model: https://www.damko-usa.com/damko-martini-r...
- Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Redfield peep
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2264
Re: Redfield peep
An 80 OM, perhaps. This one is a 'Hunter' and doesn't have the more domed and graduated target knobs. https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/1011/14/redfield-sight-marlin-80-0m-lyman_1_931680e6d7bc555d1eae9216204fb566.jpg https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/1011/14/redfield-sight-marl...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slings on a take down rilfe
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2161
Re: Slings on a take down rilfe
According to this article (see last paragraph) "Further features include a 20” octagonal barrel that is drilled and tapped for QD sling swivels . . ."
https://www.all4shooters.com/en/Shootin ... ing-rifle/
https://www.all4shooters.com/en/Shootin ... ing-rifle/
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894 XTR receiver sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1792
Re: 1894 XTR receiver sight
So, gentlemen, if you please and while we are at it, what inserts are compatible with this sight? As you can see, mine is missing an insert, but it sure is quick to bring to point w/o one! thanks mac My Redfield (a different model sight) takes Williams apertures. These people should be able to help...
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1894 XTR receiver sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1792
Re: 1894 XTR receiver sight
I believe it's a 70E: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/redfield-70e-sight-winchester-53-55-132104038 https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0111/17/redfield-70e-sight-winchester-53-55_1_506e7ed8f40630d00631e304006a461b.jpg https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images4/1/0111/17/redfield-70e...
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy birthday Barcelona Rick. Bruce Scott & TANGO4C.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1202
Re: Happy birthday Barcelona Rick. Bruce Scott & TANGO4C.
I don't know how I missed it but belated thank you for the birthday greetings, much appreciated!
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How about a dog post?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5832
Re: How about a dog post?
My GSP, Gus.
- Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jurassic Park movie
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1044
Re: Jurassic Park movie
This one? https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/jurassicpark/images/2/29/Owen_Grady_with_Marlin_promo.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150613175542 "A Marlin Model 1895SBL with a gray laminated stock, fitted with a Leopold Optics FX-II Scout IER 2.5x28mm scope with a silver finish, and carried on a sling...
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leupold Customer Service
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1639
Re: Leupold Customer Service
EXCELLENT !!
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Service pictures
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8951
Re: Service pictures
A couple of PR shots taken in Vietnam, June 1970
Me behind the gun.
Me behind the gun.
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger no I in 22lr. Update
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3804
Re: Ruger no I in 22lr. Update
"TALO has acknowledged several errors in the catalog and has taken it down from their Dropbox. Hopefully they will correct the info on the new #1 models"
From: http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewto ... 4&t=263623
From: http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewto ... 4&t=263623
- Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti 1873
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1863
Re: Uberti 1873
Here it is, hopefully . . .
I had the 'short rifle' version in .357 magnum. A really nice accurate little rifle that I let go for reasons that escape me now.
I had the 'short rifle' version in .357 magnum. A really nice accurate little rifle that I let go for reasons that escape me now.
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: As The Year Comes To A Close...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1070
Re: As The Year Comes To A Close...
". . . we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
sin' the old Lang sign."
sin' the old Lang sign."
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Merry Christmas!" ...Is it Making a Comeback???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1354
Re: "Merry Christmas!" ...Is it Making a Comeback???
Only place I ever heard the "No Merry Christmas" stuff was in the news and online. Merry Christmas never went anywhere. A few nuts looking for a reason to be offended complained about it, and a few nuts of the opposite extreme acted like it was the end of the world, and that's all. Unfort...
- Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Never underestimate the hairy eyeball...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2717
Re: Never underestimate the hairy eyeball...
If you die in your house with your dog, two weeks later they find your dog dead from starvation lying next to you. If you die in your house with your cat, two week later they find the cat has gained weight. I would have thought that too but for this article: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017...
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 companion.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6211