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by jnyork
Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Folk obsess.....
Replies: 8
Views: 422

Re: Folk obsess.....

These guys.....?

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by jnyork
Thu Dec 22, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...
Replies: 33
Views: 1715

Re: If you could have just one Rossi 92 ...

I have a .257, 24" barrel, I have used it forPistol Caliber Lever Action silhouette for years, has never stuttered. Tuned up the trigger and smoothed out the action soon after I got it. 8 grains of Lil Gun, 125 grain Berry's Plated Bullets, very little if any recoil, like shooting a .22, knocks...
by jnyork
Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does concealed carry mean to you?
Replies: 8
Views: 612

Re: What does concealed carry mean to you?

Love a happy ending.
by jnyork
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When You're Over 60 Years Old...
Replies: 43
Views: 1948

Re: When You're Over 60 Years Old...

Oh, to be 60 again!!

82 and still above the sod.
by jnyork
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mayday x 3 ineed help.
Replies: 51
Views: 2793

Re: mayday x 3 ineed help.

As for home health/assistance they can do your shopping, drive you to the dr,hospital, barber, whatever. Most will use your vehicle or you'll get charged mileage for their vehicle. DONT use a fly by night home care company, use a nationally known ( franchise) group that is insured, bonded or whatev...
by jnyork
Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All with 357 Magnum?
Replies: 38
Views: 2066

Re: All with 357 Magnum?

Ok, so my google-fu is failing me today. As a serious lover of the 357 magnum I am curious to know. What animals have been successfully taken with 357 magnum. I know that I have used it for turkey, deer, coyote, feral dogs and black bear but what else? Chickens, pigs, turkeys and rams. Works great!...
by jnyork
Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First visit to range after accident
Replies: 14
Views: 586

Re: First visit to range after accident

Swagman wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:05 pm so decided to make a run for it

Glad to hear you can now run again. :D
by jnyork
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dating a Stevens rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 516

Re: Dating a Stevens rifle

No way to pin down a Stevens rifle beyond the time frame they were built as you already have. Stevens records were destroyed back in the 1920's when a government oversight committee was looking into war profiteering at Stevens, and other companies, and Stevens happened to have a fire in their recor...
by jnyork
Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jnyork's new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 771

Re: jnyork's new toy

Nath wrote: Fri Nov 11, 2022 1:58 am That looks as new. Awesome find.
What's the trigger like ? Light and crisp?
Yeah, very nice and crisp, no more that 2 pounds. :D
by jnyork
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Rifle Men
Replies: 29
Views: 1154

Re: Lead Rifle Men

What a great old relic, those are WWI soldiers so mold is likely about 100 years old. :)
by jnyork
Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jnyork's new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 771

Re: jnyork's new toy

Rimfire McNutjob wrote: Wed Nov 09, 2022 4:48 pm Beautiful rifle. I love 22's. Now you'll need the period scope ... maybe snag a Unertl.
Thanks, I have a Lyman but I'm in Arizona and it's in Wyoming, will have to wait 'till spring. :D
by jnyork
Wed Nov 09, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jnyork's new toy
Replies: 14
Views: 771

jnyork's new toy

Bought this old jewel a couple of weeks ago from a friend at the range. Have been wanting one for about 20 years or so but the opportunity did not arise until now. This is a Stevens Model 417 Walnut Hill .22 target rifle. Heavy barrel 28" , weighs about 10 1/2 pounds. All original, Lyman 48L re...
by jnyork
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dating a Stevens rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 516

Dating a Stevens rifle

No, I dont want to take it out to dinner and drinks. :D I recently acquired a Stevens Walnut Hill model 417 target rifle. I know it was made between 1932 and 1940 or 1946 or 1947 depending on what book you use to look it up. It is serial numbered in only two places, those being the bottom of the rec...
by jnyork
Sun Oct 09, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun reading...
Replies: 3
Views: 448

Fun reading...

Stumbled upon my copy of the 1939 edition of Stoeger's Gun Catalog and Handbook a few nights ago so have been thumbing through it. Stoegers' was the Midway type store of the day, 500 pages of guns, ammo, reloading, accessories, gunsmith tools, etc. Cameras too, along with real suits of medieval armo...
by jnyork
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk Hunt
Replies: 22
Views: 1402

Re: Elk Hunt

Sounds like a great hunt.

For those of you who go through Pinedale, if you dont stop at the Museum of the Mountain Man, you are missing out .
by jnyork
Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A sound lesson!
Replies: 6
Views: 631

Re: A sound lesson!

Terrible. Just terrible. Go to your room.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by jnyork
Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A strange request
Replies: 1
Views: 361

A strange request

A couple of months ago, I read a really good 3-4 page article about the history of the Stevens 44 and 44 1/2 rifles, very detailed and informative article. I put it aside to save and, of course, cant find it now. Sure would like to be able to find it somewhere. If anyone remembers this and knows whe...
by jnyork
Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gamekeeper is a bad influence
Replies: 16
Views: 820

Re: Gamekeeper is a bad influence

AmBraCol wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:14 am
Ysabel Kid wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:26 am Sigh. I miss the days I could just fly with one and no one said boo. Actually, I just miss the days when common sense still had a toehold on society... :roll:


I miss our Country. :(
by jnyork
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?
Replies: 9
Views: 738

Re: Sash Counterweights....bullet material...?

Catshooter wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:24 pm Usually they're cast iron, but a magnet will tell the tale.
I have never seen any lead ones, only iron.
by jnyork
Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did someone say "leverguns"?
Replies: 22
Views: 1296

Re: Did someone say "leverguns"?

Great shot, sure would be nice to be able to trace those guys. Did you ever notice, looking at photos from the earliest days of photograph until about the end of WW1, the subjects are almost never smiling. In those days, having your portrait (photo) taken was serious business indeed, smiling would h...
by jnyork
Sat Aug 27, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blowing a Horse
Replies: 6
Views: 543

Re: Blowing a Horse

GunnyMack wrote: Sat Aug 27, 2022 12:01 pm This post is missing one thing...
The word UP.
! have you ever run through road apples on a bicycle?
No, but I would give a ten dollar bill to see it done. :lol:
by jnyork
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To restore or not? Can't decide.
Replies: 29
Views: 1392

Re: To restore or not? Can't decide.

marlinman93 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:19 pm I agree with others who suggest relining it, but not changing anything else. With so much family history lost with a restoration I would never want to not retain it's current appeal. But making it a great shooter wont hurt anything at this point.

This.
by jnyork
Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 'gun culture' and the rise of the AR-15...
Replies: 18
Views: 1035

Re: The 'gun culture' and the rise of the AR-15...

MS 9x56 wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:47 pm The only ones enamored with AR 15’s are those that never had to carry them in battle darn pop guns are great varmint rounds not fit for killing. Recoil averse candy butts.
:o :o :o

:D
by jnyork
Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PEEP SIGHTS
Replies: 31
Views: 1874

Re: PEEP SIGHTS

For target shooting I like these: http://www.meritcorporation.com/products.html I am surprised to see this, I thought they went out of business a few years ago, glad to see they are still here. I have 4 leverguns with Marbles tang sights, all have the Merit adjustable discs in them, along with an A...
by jnyork
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Census Bureau wants to know
Replies: 8
Views: 929

Re: The Census Bureau wants to know

Old No7 wrote: Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:16 pm All my holsters sank on that same ill-fated boat ride 2 summers ago..........................

Old No7
Yes. Dang canoes can be mighty tricky. :roll: :roll:
by jnyork
Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Nath and Gamekeeper
Replies: 23
Views: 2204

Re: Prayers for Nath and Gamekeeper

Hope they can stay shaded up and hydrated. Maybe they have basements in their homes?
by jnyork
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little help please
Replies: 4
Views: 472

Re: A little help please

Thanks, 4t5, good article
by jnyork
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little help please
Replies: 4
Views: 472

A little help please

A few months ago I read a lengthy article concerning the Stevens 44 and 44 1/2 rifle models. Now when I want it I cant find it. It was either in the Rifleman or in a Gun Digest book.

If anyone remembers this article and knows where to find it I would appreciate the info.
by jnyork
Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In search of......
Replies: 6
Views: 886

Re: In search of......

Thanks, everyone, for all your info. Ordered from Midway.
by jnyork
Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In search of......
Replies: 6
Views: 886

In search of......

I need a new firing pin for my Marlin 39A , DOB 1956, have looked at all the websites of the usual suspects to no avail. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks
by jnyork
Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Target for Trigger Control
Replies: 10
Views: 751

Re: Target for Trigger Control

More truth than fiction there. :lol:
by jnyork
Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than turning the barrel
Replies: 30
Views: 2045

Re: Other than turning the barrel

While in gunsmith school I picked up an RWS air rifle- cheap! Reason was the guys young son wasn't strong enough to get it all the way back, the spring had enough power to slam the barrel back and bend the barrel. The bend was very obvious looking down the bore. I mentioned it in class one day and ...
by jnyork
Tue May 31, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: question
Replies: 1
Views: 353

question

In the classifieds, how do I delete all my old ads that have sold and clear them out? Have searched diligently and cant find a "delete post" button.
by jnyork
Fri May 20, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone still shooting handgun silhouette?
Replies: 25
Views: 1864

Re: Anyone still shooting handgun silhouette?

jeepnik, it seems that happens with every game ever invented. IHMSA, for instance. Started off , all you needed was a revolver and maybe a Contender, iron sights of course. Only three classifications : revolver, production, offhand. Soon, there were people complaining because there was no classifica...
by jnyork
Thu May 19, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone still shooting handgun silhouette?
Replies: 25
Views: 1864

Re: Anyone still shooting handgun silhouette?

. When we lived in Northeastern California in the early 80's, my wife and I along with our teenage son were gone to an IHMSA shoot almost every weekend, both in Cali and in Northern Nevada. I still have my Contender but sold my 30-30 barrel years ago. Still have the 7tcu and .22 barrels , I moved to...
by jnyork
Thu May 05, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Expensive deer
Replies: 8
Views: 855

Expensive deer

CASPER, Wyo. — Michael and Teresa Rinehart have been ordered to pay $60,000 in restitution to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department after pleading guilty to federal wildlife trafficking violations in federal court in 2021, Game and Fish said Wednesday. The couple recently agreed to a federal plea dea...
by jnyork
Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!
Replies: 32
Views: 2613

Re: I'm Kickin' My Tobacco Habit to the Curb!

Regarding the gain of weight after quitting, my doctor told me long ago that I could gain a hundred pounds before I would damage my body as much as smoking a pack a day.

Been quit for 34 years now, dont miss it a bit, cant stand being downwind of a smoker.
by jnyork
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Women
Replies: 35
Views: 3521

Re: Understanding Women

"There are two methods of dealing with women. Neither of them work". Benjamin Franklin
by jnyork
Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling in.
Replies: 20
Views: 1492

Re: Calling in.

Glad you're back, Nath. Great hunting pix. :)
by jnyork
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One piece firing pin Marlin 94
Replies: 15
Views: 1688

Re: One piece firing pin Marlin 94

Where does one obtain a one piece firing pin?
by jnyork
Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A w/floppy lever--any fixes?
Replies: 8
Views: 1369

Re: Marlin 39A w/floppy lever--any fixes?

marlinman93 wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:10 am Yes, the detent spring is likely broken, or not there at all. It's a flat spring held in by a screw.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1568780C
This. Takes about 45 seconds to change out. Common occurance with these rifles.
by jnyork
Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got bullets?
Replies: 6
Views: 950

Re: Got bullets?

Bill in Oregon wrote: Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:31 pm By the time I realized I needed one of those Marlin CLs, production had ended and prices were shooting up. :cry:
Yeah, glad I got this one when I did, price for one now is about 3 times what I paid . Crazy, just crazy. :o
by jnyork
Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got bullets?
Replies: 6
Views: 950

Got bullets?

I shoot Oregon Trail's Lasercast bullets in my 32-20 Marlin, 115 grain flat nose works great on metallic silhouette animals. Ran out a few days ago and was worried about supply but went to their website and was able to order up a thousand, which will last me a while. With shipping, a little over 10 ...
by jnyork
Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three year old post on Pittsburgh bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 1298

Re: Three year old post on Pittsburgh bridge

Blaine wrote: Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:18 pm SloJoe was hours away making a speech in PA about BBB infrastructure.
You are free to draw your own conclusions.
Yeah, what a "coincidence". :roll:
by jnyork
Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Three year old post on Pittsburgh bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 1298

Re: Three year old post on Pittsburgh bridge

AJMD429 wrote: Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:03 pm .
There are only three things we blame these days:

a) it's Trump's fault because orange man bad
b) the NRA
c) climate change
You forgot "systemic racism". :roll:
by jnyork
Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range report
Replies: 8
Views: 875

Range report

After being in the house for two weeks with the crud, I finally managed to stagger out to my club's weekly levergun silhouette match this morning. Shot my Rossi .357 again, it has a fine trigger and super smooth action , I really like shooting it, the 24" barrel makes is easier to hold. Wind ou...
by jnyork
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 39a loading problems
Replies: 5
Views: 629

Re: 39a loading problems

Look at the top of the receiver on the inside. There should be a flat narrow leaf type spring that is the cartridge guide in the inside top. A single screw through the top holds it in place, and they occasionally break over many years. If it has broken it's likely the culprit. Easy to fix, and easy...