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- Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Update on my wife Genie
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1820
Re: Update on my wife Genie
My deepest condolences sir!
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 CL
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1973
Re: Marlin 1894 CL
I've yet to ever see one in person.
Looks like a fun little shooter!
Looks like a fun little shooter!
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New acquisition - Winchester 71 - Target results added
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1694
Re: New acquisition - Winchester 71
Wow, that's a beauty!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The .45 Colt
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1874
Re: The .45 Colt
My two latest firearm purchases have been in 45 Colt. 1996 Marlin 1894 Cowboy and a 1981 Colt SAA! Super accurate out of the Cowboy! It's hard to miss with it! Hardly any recoil! I've only put about 50 rounds thru the Colt SAA so far. Shooting at 15 then 20 yards tore the bullseye out of the target!...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heritage Rough Rider
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1079
Re: Heritage Rough Rider
As far a single action 22 calibers go. I have a Ruger single six and possibly a Colt SAA 22. I have to get to the trading post to see if anyone bought it. Since I found a 1954 Marlin Texan in 35 Rem., I been looking for a vintage short-range scope Leupold or Weaver. Now Sixgun a quality orange color...
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:25 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12841
- Views: 864901
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Congratulations on your granddaughter OldWin! Enjoy your time with family! Life is short! I didn't feel like lugging a heavy gun yesterday morning. I took my 1981 Marlin 1894 in 44 mag. It did the job perfectly. I added two new to me firearms to the mix as of recently. I had to trade off a Ruger New...
- Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:49 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
- Replies: 12841
- Views: 864901
Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
So, this is where Six and OldWin have been hiding! That guy in the photo gots him some big juicy lips! The boys on cell block H will put them to good use! Six, if the Phillys win the low pants wearing taxpayer funded inter city youth will burn down Philly! Just make sure your park your vintage seafo...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Model 1888 38-40
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2071
Re: Marlin Model 1888 38-40
Classic Marlin levers!
Congratulations on a nice find!
Johnny
Congratulations on a nice find!
Johnny
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 35 Remington
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1599
Re: Marlin 35 Remington
That's a good idea AJMD429. A little Loctite, them lower the screws till flush with the receiver.
I'll give that a try this weekend.
I'll check out a few of the sites for 35 Rem.
It seems 30-30 and 35 Remington is hard to find these days!
Yet tons of 5.56 and 308 on the shelves!
Johnny
I'll give that a try this weekend.
I'll check out a few of the sites for 35 Rem.
It seems 30-30 and 35 Remington is hard to find these days!
Yet tons of 5.56 and 308 on the shelves!
Johnny
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 35 Remington
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1599
Re: Marlin 35 Remington
I'm still hunting down a few boxes of 35 Remington! Nothing in stock at my local gun shop. Does anybody know where I might find the screws for a tapped Marlin 336 from 1954? That was the first year Marlin tapped the receivers. I ordered 4 screws that I thought would fit. Modern Marlin 336 screws fit...
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 35 Remington
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1599
Re: Marlin 35 Remington
I've had both straight and pistol grip lever rifle, my preference is straight stock. Now an old Marlin 336 Texan in 35 Remington is one I wanted for quite a while! Congratulations on your fine-looking Marlin 2ndovc! My local gun shop had a few nice old levers in stock! A nice 1895 JM Marlin Guide gu...
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 35 Remington
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1599
Re: Marlin 35 Remington
Last weekend I found a near perfect 1954 Marlin 336 Texan in 35 Rem. L marked ser.#
That was the first year that Marlin tapped the receivers.
I like straight stocks myself.
So, when I saw this old boy priced at $695.00, I grabbed it!
Now the hunt for some 35 Remington ammo.
Johnny
That was the first year that Marlin tapped the receivers.
I like straight stocks myself.
So, when I saw this old boy priced at $695.00, I grabbed it!
Now the hunt for some 35 Remington ammo.
Johnny
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1954 Marlin 336 R.C. 35 Remington
- Replies: 8
- Views: 709
1954 Marlin 336 R.C. 35 Remington
This morning I decided to stop by my local gun shop {KTP} The guy behind the counter was bringing a good-looking lever action to the floor. A 92% to 95% pre safety Marlin R.C. I checked it out thoroughly, the gentleman let me pull the bolt. The bore was perfect! Lands and groves were crisp like the ...
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Very very touched!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 796
Re: Very very touched!
Sounds like a true gentleman!
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's Better than a 'Security BLANKET'...?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 719
Re: What's Better than a 'Security BLANKET'...?
This should be very popular in Chicago, Detroit. Baltomore etc.!
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Met a Levergunner today
- Replies: 7
- Views: 595
Re: Met a Levergunner today
Gun people are good people!
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1176
Re: Winchester 94 non-stamped carrier
Don't fix it if it ain't broke!
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most sought after .22lr?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3672
Re: Most sought after .22lr?
1st Winchester 9422.
2nd Marlin 39.
2nd Marlin 39.
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: did someone say "Mariners" ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 508
Re: did someone say "Mariners" ?
The day baseball teams started to fly the BLM flag at the stadiums was my last day of following baseball!
Politics has destroyed the American pastime!
Johnny
Politics has destroyed the American pastime!
Johnny
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 SRC 25-20
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1190
Re: 1892 SRC 25-20
Wow! Now that's worse than sniping an old Winchester from an elderly gentleman! Ha Ha! Ok I would do the same thing! I'm thinking about asking for a part time job just for a firearm connection! Now my job driving a truck and lifting heavy item all day is about all I can take! You are correct Old Cru...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 SRC 25-20
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1190
Re: 1892 SRC 25-20
No, I have not checked Wildwoods . I'll just wait on something to walk into the Trading Post. Whenever I see an 80-year-old with a rifle case walk up to the trade counter I start to salivate! The old timers always have the best guns! That's when I start spying to see how much is offered for a vintag...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 SRC 25-20
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1190
Re: 1892 SRC 25-20
Hey OldWin, I remember you mentioning that 1876 they had for big money! I'll make sure the crown is even. I went down on a Sunday and the place was a mob scene! Usually, a weekday morning is my favorite time to stop in. That's tough with work. I spotted the 92 behind the counter immediately. I had t...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 SRC 25-20
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1190
Re: 1892 SRC 25-20
Thanks for all the feedback gentlemen! Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I could not seem to log in. I've been trying to for days! This weekend I'll really give the 92 a thorough going over! I've read that the 25-20 is made in only about 4% of the 92's. Believe it or not my gun shop has 25-20 ammo on occ...
- Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 SRC 25-20
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1190
1892 SRC 25-20
This morning I popped into my local gun shop. Kittery Trading Post. There on the shelf were two nice old levers! An 1889 Marlin in 44-40 and a Winchester 92 in 25-20!!!!!!!! Now I haven't seen a model 92 in a few years! $1,150 on both of them!! I put a down payment on the Winchester 92. I don't know...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hammer swaps
- Replies: 22
- Views: 917
Re: Hammer swaps
I need to do that to my Blackhawks!
They look good and the angle of the hammer is far superior to the standard one!
They look good and the angle of the hammer is far superior to the standard one!
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Letter from Smith & Wesoon
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1021
Re: Letter from Smith & Wesoon
GunnyMack stole my thunder!
No S&W's for socialist slums with anti-gun views. Most of the places you need a gun you're not allowed to own one!
Most of the places your allowed to carry concealed you don't really need on.
Pack one just in case!
Johnny
No S&W's for socialist slums with anti-gun views. Most of the places you need a gun you're not allowed to own one!
Most of the places your allowed to carry concealed you don't really need on.
Pack one just in case!
Johnny
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Short range report with the .357s
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2316
Re: Short range report with the .357s
I have a 586 with a 6-inch barrel. It's one hell of a shooter!
Now I don't have a Vaquero, but I do have a few Blackhawk Flattops.
Enjoy plugging away at your targets!
As it cools down, I'll be doing some shooting myself.
I can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon!
Johnny
Now I don't have a Vaquero, but I do have a few Blackhawk Flattops.
Enjoy plugging away at your targets!
As it cools down, I'll be doing some shooting myself.
I can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon!
Johnny
- Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is your most useful levergun?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 5055
Re: What is your most useful levergun?
As of lately, for fun it's my Winchester 9422 XTR. and my 1894c Marlin in 357.
Nothing like a lightweight handy lever gun!
Johnny
Nothing like a lightweight handy lever gun!
Johnny
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday To Pitchy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1202
Re: Happy Birthday To Pitchy
happy Birthday sir!
Enjoy your day.
Enjoy your day.
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Down in Uvalde
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6014
Re: Down in Uvalde
Cowardice is not a good trait in their chosen profession!
Fire the lot of them!
Fire the lot of them!
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I feel better now
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1665
Re: I feel better now
It's funny that there was no 30-30 for quite a while.
Now at the same time there was always plenty of 308 available!
The prices are generally crazy.
Lot's more 22 cal. shooting over bigger calibers.
Now at the same time there was always plenty of 308 available!
The prices are generally crazy.
Lot's more 22 cal. shooting over bigger calibers.
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers for Nath and Gamekeeper
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2404
Re: Prayers for Nath and Gamekeeper
Southern Maine has been unusually humid, in the upper 80's. Low 90's in Sanford this afternoon! I can't wait for it to pass! The Gulf of Maine is now 61 degrees. Perhaps this weekend I'll jump in! Ball shrinking cold water is the remedy for this heatwave! Although a few Great Whites have been spotte...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Early Morning Visitors
- Replies: 10
- Views: 751
Re: Early Morning Visitors
I have a big fat Tom turkey roosting about 100 yards from my bedroom window.
Let's just say, I could throw away my alarm clock!
GGOOBBBBBBLLLEEE!!!
Let's just say, I could throw away my alarm clock!
GGOOBBBBBBLLLEEE!!!
- Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 in 44 mag
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2492
Re: 336 in 44 mag
A good JM Marlin 1894 in 44 mags the way to go!
Good shooter and minimal weight.
The prices on them have skyrocketed the past few years!
Especially the 1894 in 357!
Good shooter and minimal weight.
The prices on them have skyrocketed the past few years!
Especially the 1894 in 357!
- Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 336 in 44 mag
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2492
Re: 336 in 44 mag
I've seen three or four of the 336 in 44 mag for sale in the past 15 or so years. They last made them in the 60's. I know they were a commercial failure. Some were good, some were bad! From memory I think they were made for four or five years. The receiver was a bit to long for a pistol bullet. I wo...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the weather
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1165
Re: the weather
I don't like it above 80 degrees! I handle the cold better than the heat.
I've been to Florida a few times, I thought I would die!
Today's high was 74 here in Maine.
That was too hot for me.
I guess it has to do with your genetics.
Johnny
I've been to Florida a few times, I thought I would die!
Today's high was 74 here in Maine.
That was too hot for me.
I guess it has to do with your genetics.
Johnny
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bob Mernickle holsters for my Colts.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1010
Re: Bob Mernickle holsters for my Colts.
If you plan on luging it, don't skimp on a cheap holster!
Merickel has a good name in leatherwork!
Perhaps I'll give them a try for one of my Smiths.
Hansome gun and holster!
Johnny
Merickel has a good name in leatherwork!
Perhaps I'll give them a try for one of my Smiths.
Hansome gun and holster!
Johnny
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a house in Maine!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2089
Re: Got a house in Maine!
I'll do my best to stay out of trouble. Had a few beers with a buddy that I've known since 4th grade. The wife cooked up some haddock and veggies for us. Laughed our buts off talking about our misspent youth. My ribs are still killing me from all the laughing! In the end it's the funny moments in li...
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a house in Maine!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2089
Re: Got a house in Maine!
How are things up north OldWin? Yes, it's tough being a sculpted Adonis!
Perhaps it's my Viking heritage, or my creamy Irish skin.
Although I'm a bit burnt up for fishing over the holiday weekend!
I hope all is well!
Johnny
Perhaps it's my Viking heritage, or my creamy Irish skin.
Although I'm a bit burnt up for fishing over the holiday weekend!
I hope all is well!
Johnny
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Post 64 94?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 995
Re: Post 64 94?
I like the post 1982 Winchester 94. They went back to steel forged receivers.
As long as it doesn't have the ugly push button safety!
Every American needs a 30-30 lever action!
Winchester or Marlin.
Johnny
As long as it doesn't have the ugly push button safety!
Every American needs a 30-30 lever action!
Winchester or Marlin.
Johnny
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a house in Maine!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2089
Re: Got a house in Maine!
I'm down on the southern coast of Maine myself. It's a great place to live! The other day I was striper fishing on the Webahannet inlet sweating my azz off! Today I'm cold! It does get hot and humid, but not much. Perhaps 6 or 7 days a year. OldWin is completely right on housing prices! Since covid ...
- Tue May 31, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Always carry a gun.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3822
Re: Always carry a gun.
I've never had a rattle snake near me before!
I was bitten by three different dogs in my life.
All three were German Shepards!
All three bites were in my AZZ!
OOHH that's smarts!
Johnny
I was bitten by three different dogs in my life.
All three were German Shepards!
All three bites were in my AZZ!
OOHH that's smarts!
Johnny
- Sun May 08, 2022 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm an idiot
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3311
Re: I'm an idiot
In my teen years I owned a Winchester 94 in 30-30 and a Marlin 336 in 35 rem. I'm sure you see where this is going, yep! I fired on round of 30-30 in the Marlin 35 cal. I had small metal shaving on my cheek after discharging the Marlin! No damage to the rifle or myself. I never made that mistake aga...
- Sun May 08, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lightweight Commander type pistols
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2383
Re: Lightweight Commander type pistols
I've been carrying a Colt lightweight commander for a little over a year now.
Pretty much my favorite carry gun these days.
A good holster and belt and your all set.
Definitely in 45acp.
Pretty much my favorite carry gun these days.
A good holster and belt and your all set.
Definitely in 45acp.
- Mon May 02, 2022 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin vs Winchester
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5420
Re: Marlin vs Winchester
Accuracy, weight distribution and overall comfort in bringing it up to your shoulder put Winchester ahead of Marlin. I guess the streamline design of the Winchester beats the older chubby perch belly handguard of the Marlin. If I'm shooting from a bench, I'll take the Marlin with more weight and lig...
- Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin vs Winchester
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5420
Re: Marlin vs Winchester
I stopped by my local gun shop this morning to pick up a little J frame 37 no dash Airweight Chiefs Special model. It's so light it seems like a toy! I wanted a small J frame to put in my pocket when I don't feel like lugging a bigger firearm. Anyway, back to lever guns. On the shelf was an excellen...
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin vs Winchester
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5420
Re: Marlin vs Winchester
I'm a big fan of both! This week I'll say Winchester over Marlin.
Next week it may be the other way around.
Pre safety Marlin and pre 64 Winny's are the focus of my modest collection.
Johnny
Next week it may be the other way around.
Pre safety Marlin and pre 64 Winny's are the focus of my modest collection.
Johnny
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2872
Re: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!
I smoked cigarettes for years in my youth. I quite cold turkey half a dozen times! I finally put them down forever about 3 or 4 years ago. I only smoke 5 or less my last 5 years of smoking. My only vise now is a few beers on the weekend. After a long week of breaking my aXX at work. Never a hangover...
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member and query asking for help.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5422
Re: New member and query asking for help.
This post is fantastic!
You sir have a few rare gems!
Johnny
You sir have a few rare gems!
Johnny
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hannie Caulder's Trapper
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1553
Re: Hannie Caulder's Trapper
She is one of the most beautiful women of all time!