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by TANGO 4C
Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Messin' With The Mosin
Replies: 15
Views: 882

Re: Messin' With The Mosin

Here's another approach by the late Junior Doughty:

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Article: http://www.castbullet.com/makeit/rr.htm
by TANGO 4C
Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don’t see these much anymore
Replies: 23
Views: 1645

Re: Don’t see these much anymore

Nath wrote: Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:38 pm
Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:35 pm They were in my deer blind.
What are they please?

Just a guess . . . Ringtails, a racoon relative.
by TANGO 4C
Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nevada Smith's Rifle....
Replies: 3
Views: 1296

Re: Nevada Smith's Rifle....

Another one

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by TANGO 4C
Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nevada Smith's Rifle....
Replies: 3
Views: 1296

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...
by TANGO 4C
Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BL 22 ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1745

Re: BL 22 ?

by TANGO 4C
Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WW1
Replies: 26
Views: 3967

Re: WW1

JNG wrote: Mon Dec 30, 2019 3:36 pm MY grandfather fought in WW1. He fought Italian troops.
How did that come about?
by TANGO 4C
Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone making a good fixed 6x scope anymore?
Replies: 7
Views: 1602

Re: Anyone making a good fixed 6x scope anymore?

jkbrea wrote: Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:09 pm Leupold has a FX II 6x36 on their website. It's also on optics planet.
And this FX-3 6x42 on the Leupold website: https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle-scopes/fx-3-6x42mm
by TANGO 4C
Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
Replies: 12
Views: 1928

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.
by TANGO 4C
Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
Replies: 12
Views: 1928

Re: New to me - Browning Medalist

Apologies for the picture failures, I think I've finally got it sorted out.
by TANGO 4C
Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
Replies: 12
Views: 1928

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...
by TANGO 4C
Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me - Browning Medalist
Replies: 12
Views: 1928

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.

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by TANGO 4C
Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europe's Wonderful Gun Laws
Replies: 8
Views: 1178

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...
by TANGO 4C
Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Europe's Wonderful Gun Laws
Replies: 8
Views: 1178

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...
by TANGO 4C
Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons and boards
Replies: 37
Views: 2259

Re: Irons and boards

Pitchy wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:42 pm I have one like it but it`s a Howell brand.

Wow, very similar !
by TANGO 4C
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons and boards
Replies: 37
Views: 2259

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
by TANGO 4C
Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double rear leaf sights?
Replies: 12
Views: 1436

Re: Double rear leaf sights?

The Pedersoli Kodiak sight is listed here (part No. 49a) https://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopd ... 27Kombo%27
by TANGO 4C
Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini-Henry on Hickok
Replies: 1
Views: 502

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
by TANGO 4C
Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mowing the old fasion way.
Replies: 61
Views: 4686

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 ...
by TANGO 4C
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mowing the old fasion way.
Replies: 61
Views: 4686

Re: Mowing the old fasion way.

M. M. Wright wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:35 pm I well remember the reel mowers with motors . . .
I'm still using one. It's a 1973 (ish) Australian made Scott-Bonnar 14" Model 45.

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by TANGO 4C
Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: U.S. Camel Corps....
Replies: 20
Views: 2663

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...
by TANGO 4C
Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Quote
Replies: 21
Views: 3119

Re: Movie Quote

Les Staley wrote: Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:48 pm "Put an Amen to it!
Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) in 'The Searcher'
by TANGO 4C
Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Movie Quote
Replies: 21
Views: 3119

Re: Movie Quote

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by TANGO 4C
Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M-16 Adoption by the Military
Replies: 16
Views: 2429

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.
by TANGO 4C
Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Rifles at "The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit"
Replies: 16
Views: 2935

Re: Martini Rifles at "The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit"

barbarossa wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:16 pm Martinis I love them
Me too.

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by TANGO 4C
Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Rifles at "The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit"
Replies: 16
Views: 2935

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...
by TANGO 4C
Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Pedersoli 86 classic for 2019
Replies: 10
Views: 1424

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
by TANGO 4C
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damko Martini Rifles
Replies: 33
Views: 8624

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 ...
by TANGO 4C
Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damko Martini Rifles
Replies: 33
Views: 8624

Re: Damko Martini Rifles

DAMKO wrote: Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:20 pm
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?
Hey marlinman03,

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!
Excellent!
by TANGO 4C
Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damko Martini Rifles
Replies: 33
Views: 8624

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...
by TANGO 4C
Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Redfield peep
Replies: 8
Views: 2242

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...
by TANGO 4C
Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slings on a take down rilfe
Replies: 10
Views: 2140

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/
by TANGO 4C
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 XTR receiver sight
Replies: 10
Views: 1775

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...
by TANGO 4C
Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1894 XTR receiver sight
Replies: 10
Views: 1775

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...
by TANGO 4C
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy birthday Barcelona Rick. Bruce Scott & TANGO4C.
Replies: 5
Views: 1185

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!
by TANGO 4C
Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about a dog post?
Replies: 49
Views: 5771

Re: How about a dog post?

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My GSP, Gus.
by TANGO 4C
Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jurassic Park movie
Replies: 2
Views: 1038

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...
by TANGO 4C
Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold Customer Service
Replies: 8
Views: 1630

Re: Leupold Customer Service

BlaineG wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:58 am I lost the little silver bar on the bottom of an old quick release ring and called Leupold to see if I could buy another one. He said NO! Won't sell you one, but I'll give you a couple. I got them in the mail a couple days later.
Leupold is the best. 8) 8) 8)
EXCELLENT !!
by TANGO 4C
Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Service pictures
Replies: 48
Views: 8863

Re: Service pictures

A couple of PR shots taken in Vietnam, June 1970

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Me behind the gun.

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by TANGO 4C
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger no I in 22lr. Update
Replies: 16
Views: 3767

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
by TANGO 4C
Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873
Replies: 10
Views: 1847

Re: Uberti 1873

Here it is, hopefully . . .

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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.
by TANGO 4C
Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: As The Year Comes To A Close...
Replies: 10
Views: 1056

Re: As The Year Comes To A Close...

". . . we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
sin' the old Lang sign."


:lol:
by TANGO 4C
Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Merry Christmas!" ...Is it Making a Comeback???
Replies: 6
Views: 1338

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...
by TANGO 4C
Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never underestimate the hairy eyeball...
Replies: 10
Views: 2689

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...
by TANGO 4C
Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 companion.
Replies: 46
Views: 6121

Re: .357 companion.