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by JOG
Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Stocks For My FlatTop .357
Replies: 4
Views: 115

Re: New Stocks For My FlatTop .357

Very nice stocks! Her's mine. Ruger New Vaquero from Davidsons short barrel from 2007 in 45 Colt.
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by JOG
Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Opinions on Officers Model 1911s??
Replies: 14
Views: 255

Re: Opinions on Officers Model 1911s??

I've had two Colt Officers 1911's over the years myself. One didn't shoot hollow points reliably. After picking up a Colt Lightweight commander 45acp, I decided to sell of the Officers models. It's just a bit too small for my hand! My smallest carry firearm is a Sig P239. It's never failed to fire a...
by JOG
Tue Jul 29, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Problem still with the Forum.
Replies: 47
Views: 2129

Re: Problem still with the Forum.

I couldn't log in the past two days!
Today seem ok.
by JOG
Tue Jul 29, 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've never eaten squirrel
Replies: 27
Views: 1012

Re: I've never eaten squirrel

Back in my teenage years, 3 friends and I went canoe camping on the Carmens river on Long Island N.Y. We brought shotguns, fishing pole, canned corn along with a few canteens of water. We also took a bottle of Jack Daniels along with a few cases of canned beer! I pulled 3 or 4 nice trout out of the ...
by JOG
Sun Jul 20, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice Upgrade for The Shootists Marlin
Replies: 27
Views: 1377

Re: Nice Upgrade for The Shootists Marlin

Looks much better without the unnecessary push button safety!
I replaced the safety on my Marlin Cowboy.
My other Marlins are pre safety.
Johnny
by JOG
Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello, I am new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1716

Re: Hello, I am new to the forum

Welcome to the forum! you seem like an old lever gun man.
That was a great story!
We enjoy the lever gun addiction here on the forum!
Don't get me started on old Colts and Ruger's!
Johnny
by JOG
Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Great Send-Off For John Taffin
Replies: 7
Views: 655

Re: A Great Send-Off For John Taffin

Fantastic! What a send off!
by JOG
Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Testing just to see if it works.
Replies: 17
Views: 685

Re: Testing just to see if it works.

It's been about a month!
by JOG
Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
Replies: 16
Views: 765

Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.

KTP has a Mint 1959 Winchester 94 in 30-30 for 1,150.00!
quite pricey!
by JOG
Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
Replies: 16
Views: 765

Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.

I think $350.00 is a steal on any Winchester!
Pre or post 1964!
Congratulations.
by JOG
Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
Replies: 16
Views: 765

Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.

Thanks Jay! I picked it up foe $725.00 at KTP.
It seems pre 64 Winchester are going up quite a bit in the last few years!
Johnny
by JOG
Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My rifle, my pony and me….
Replies: 13
Views: 635

Re: My rifle, my pony and me….

Great tune!
by JOG
Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.
Replies: 16
Views: 765

Re: Picked up a Win. '94, cheap.

I recently came across a 1962 made Winchester model 94 in 32 spl.
It looks unfired to me! Not a bump or mark on it anywhere!
I just thought I would share.
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by JOG
Thu May 29, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I couldn't resist
Replies: 18
Views: 2390

Re: I couldn't resist

Is that one of the Turkish made High Powers?
I wonder if it's true color casing.
by JOG
Thu May 29, 2025 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pseudo goetta/scrapple.....
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: pseudo goetta/scrapple.....

That's a hard pass for me!
by JOG
Thu May 29, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me Marlin 1894 Cowboy 45 Colt
Replies: 7
Views: 1427

Re: New to me Marlin 1894 Cowboy 45 Colt

I've picked one up myself a few years back.
It's nice to look at and quite a shooter!
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by JOG
Wed May 21, 2025 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First 45 colt in a lever action
Replies: 22
Views: 1496

Re: First 45 colt in a lever action

I have the Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited with the octagonal 24-inch barrel in 45 Colt.
No issue whatsoever! Quite a shooter.
by JOG
Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not Your Father's Levergun...
Replies: 12
Views: 4913

Re: Not Your Father's Levergun...

I handled one this past weekend. I'll stick with my pre 64 Winchester and Marlins!
If you like it that's all those matters!
by JOG
Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lucky Moose up in Maine!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1986

Re: Lucky Moose up in Maine!!

Wow! incredible footage!
by JOG
Sat Sep 21, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I made a scabbard.
Replies: 24
Views: 5312

Re: I made a scabbard.

Quality craftsmanship!
by JOG
Sat Aug 03, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early footage of some pioneers
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

Re: Early footage of some pioneers

I enjoyed that very much!
by JOG
Tue Jul 09, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .58 cal mini ball
Replies: 6
Views: 1321

Re: .58 cal mini ball

Thats a union 58 cal mini ball fired from a Springfield musket.
Your bullets appear to be dropped on the battlefield.
There doesn't appear to be any deformity of the rounds.
Johnny
by JOG
Wed May 01, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1980, 336, straight stock, 30-30
Replies: 8
Views: 3273

Re: Marlin 1980, 336, straight stock, 30-30

I also like the straight stock Marlins {Texan}
I have one 336 Texan from 1954 in 35 Remington.
congratulations on a nice find!
Johnny
by JOG
Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Sweet 38-40 Six! Your collection amazes me!
Looking forward to putting a few dozen rounds downrange!
Johnny
by JOG
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Ok earl, she had a little movement, but not much! I let a couple drops of Hoppe's #9 sit a few minutes. I cleaned it out with a cute tip. A little bit of fouling. A little oil and it seems to have more wiggle. I ran 6 snap caps thru it without issue! I'll clean and oil it again before I put some mor...
by JOG
Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

I fired my Winchester 1892 38-40 for the first time this afternoon. Shooting 180 gr RN\FP reloads a friend had laying around a few years. I was more than happy with the accuracy at 50 yards! Somewhere around an inch to an inch and a quarter. Several rounds going thru the same holes! Unfortunately, I...
by JOG
Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: can't make this stuff up
Replies: 10
Views: 3812

Re: can't make this stuff up

Deport the ump!
Johnny
by JOG
Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Yes sir, anytime!
Johnny
by JOG
Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Thanks for the info, Jay and Two bit!
The ser.# 95663
You guys are great!
Johnny
by JOG
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Gentleman your lever action knowledge is just incredible! I'm always learning from you guys! Was the Winchester 76 a big improvement over the 73? Was the model 76 a toggle system like the 73? Jay, I guess I thought the 92 was somewhat of a better design due to the tight shucking of the lever! The 94...
by JOG
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

It seems the cowboy action shooter favor the Italian. made model 73 over anything else. I think Hollywood got hold of a few hundred Winchester 92 and used them for 30 years or more! Although, I was watching the Big Valley this past Sunday and noticed they were using Marlin 94's. I still watch all of...
by JOG
Tue Apr 23, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Thanks for all the info on proper loads for the old girl! It took quite a bit of cleaning with bore brush and patches. The crown looks good to go. After a good bit of oil, the lever feels incredibly smooth! It must be those double locking lugs. It's basically a scaled down 86. John Mosses Browning h...
by JOG
Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Yes sir! Thanks for the info OldWin. It's my first jump into 38-40's!
It should be a fun shooter!
Johnny
by JOG
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Replies: 26
Views: 7784

info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40

Today I picked up a Winchester model 1892. Ser.#9566X. As far as I can tell it's manufactured in 1894 or 1895. It's been reblued some years ago, it's in 38-40 Caliber. Rifling appears to be in very good shape after a good cleaning! No pitting with very good lands and grooves! It has the 24-inch barr...
by JOG
Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 67
Views: 13944

Re: Good old flattop

Dam Gentleman, some fine old Ruger Blackhawks! Six is showing off his fantastic collection again! I guess I can't blame him! I've got one Blackhawk that's 20+ years old {357} Now I'm thinking of buying a 1996 Vaquero in 45 Colt. I'm worried about the sights being off. I had one year ago that was off...
by JOG
Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.
Replies: 24
Views: 6312

Re: Photo of me in my black cowboy outfit during the eclipse.

Great composition! Do you have a white cowboy outfit to Jim?
by JOG
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10
Replies: 32
Views: 8787

Re: I was talking with some friends about the S&W Model 10

The Smith model 10 are great shooters for sure! For some reason I traded my 1967 !0-5 about a year ago. I did get in return a 1964 Smith model 19-1 with a 4-inch barrel. I put a vintage Tyler T grip adaptor on it. One hell of a shooter! Not a month later a 1978 Smith 19-4 snubby walk into my gun sho...
by JOG
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!
Replies: 19
Views: 2947

Re: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!

It's true! I'm not even sure what a dooryard is.
Back in N.Y. you had a stoop!
No coffee brandy, mostly just Guinness.
My great aunt had a home built here in 1964.
So, I've been coming up here for many years!
If you're not born here, you'll never be a true Mainer.
Johnny
by JOG
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!
Replies: 19
Views: 2947

Re: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!

Now wait a minute fella! I was born and raised in the hood! New York, born in Brooklyn actually! Grew up on Long Island. Now the local Maine ladies like it when I put my gold grill in the mouth! I have a matching dew rag that the she demon can't hold back their instant arousal! I take all my fashion...
by JOG
Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!
Replies: 19
Views: 2947

Re: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!

Those curb feelers are the bomb! My 73 Gremlin has them in bronze!
Sure, enough brings in da ladies!
Johnny
by JOG
Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!
Replies: 19
Views: 2947

Re: HEY SIXGUN! Look what I found!

Old Six has quite the impressive mustache!
Very Burt Reynolds!
Your Granddaughter is a beautiful young lady!
You're a lucky man.
Johnny
by JOG
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S&W Lever gun
Replies: 44
Views: 14254

Re: S&W Lever gun

I wish S&W success with the new lever gun!
Personally, I'll stick with old Marlins and Winchesters!
Johnny
by JOG
Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A lot of Bull
Replies: 68
Views: 22140

Re: A lot of Bull

Glad to hear you're ok! Charging angry women truly never scared me too much! I could sprint pretty fast, especially when I was young! Although I had a long legged 17-year-old African American girl charge me when I was 13 or so! I just barely beat her in the 440! Her brother and I had had a donnybroo...
by JOG
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A lot of Bull
Replies: 68
Views: 22140

Re: A lot of Bull

I've never been attacked by a charging bull! One time my chunky sister in-law charged me for grabbing the last slice of apple pie!
I'm just kidding, it was cherry pie!
Johnny
by JOG
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???
Replies: 17
Views: 2928

Re: I wonder how many of these were 'liberals'...???

Welcome to modern America! I blame the parent of these idiots!
That if they actually know who their parents are!
Johnny
by JOG
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get
Replies: 25
Views: 4153

Re: Merry Christmas guys.....Whatcha get

A quiet Christmas day, just the wife and myself.
Some fresh haddock and ocean scallops along with a few Guinness!
Unusually warm here in southern Maine!
I took my S&W 18-4 out for some rimfire plinking.
43-year-old Smith still shoots fantastic!
Merry Christmas!
Johnny
by JOG
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...
Replies: 7
Views: 1336

Re: The Marlin 1894, 357 is back...

I have a 1982 JM model. It's the one year where Marlin went back to the blue trigger.
Its lightweight, handy and shoots 357 & 38 spl. just fine!
Although I prefer my 1894 in 44 mags!
Happy Bird Day all!
Johnny
by JOG
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
Replies: 14
Views: 2415

Re: Marlin / Ruger factory visit

Wow, that looks like a big-time operation!
I'm surprised I don't see more Ruger Marlin in the gun shops.
Johnny
by JOG
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we back up!
Replies: 9
Views: 1127

Re: Are we back up!

I thought is was my P.C.
Were back online!
Johnny