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- Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two good deals this week
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1925
Two good deals this week
Got a couple good deals this week first was a clean 1960 Marlin 336 S.C. 30-30 with a like new old Redfield 1 3/4 to 5 X scope on it and the second was a Nice old Thompson/Center 36 Cal. black powder rifle. Always wanted a small cal. black powder rifle. Not sure if I'm going to keep the scope on th...
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 336 forend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1441
Re: Marlin 336 forend
I have one somewhere,give me a little time to find it.
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 336 forend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1441
Re: Marlin 336 forend
No they are not the same,the diameter is different "smaller". The change to a larger screw occurred in 1984 Thus, all pre '84 336 models have the small screw setup. I got one from Jack First if you call them just tell the girl what you need she knows her stuff,that's where I got mine from....
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well I did my part to make America Great again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3342
Re: Well I did my part to make America Great again
A real 73 or copy?fordwannabe wrote:Not in the least bit funny, but I had a 30/30 SC.deluxe and traded it for my 73 Winchester. Im Not 100 percent sure I would do that same trade now.
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Stick...a very big stick Win 71
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3521
Re: New Stick...a very big stick Win 71
And super grade sling swivels to boot! Beautiful 71 you have.Im jealous
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well I did my part to make America Great again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3342
Re: Well I did my part to make America Great again
Mossy I now have a SC in 30/30, and 35, son the only only one I still need us the 32 special. UHMM what was your address again :shock: . Well I still need one in 35 REM. to complete my set,that might be easier then finding a 32 SPL. I had a SC Deluxe in 35 REM. years ago and sold it.What an idiot I...
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well I did my part to make America Great again
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3342
Re: Well I did my part to make America Great again
Nothing says Great America like vintage levergun. So in anticipation of our 45th President taking office, last night I bought a 1951 Marlin 336 sporting carbine in 30-30. I am going to call it my Trump rifle. Hope he comes through, but I am betting on him. As my President said God Bless you, and Go...
- Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Schofield No.3 Second Model Uberti
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3345
Re: Schofield No.3 Second Model Uberti
You stole that! What a deal!
- Fri Dec 30, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Like New" Savage 99A in .250-3000, Initial Range Report
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1530
Re: "Like New" Savage 99A in .250-3000, Initial Range Report
Nice Savage you have there! I love my 1915 1899 TD 250-3000 I have not had any problems with bullet stabilization with 100 gr. factory Remingtons,I know they will blow a brick into smithereens at 100 yards.....maybe just lucky I guess. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/0410161909_...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5048
Re: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
Thanks for all the great comments guys!
Hopefully I have a good deer report next week.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Hopefully I have a good deer report next week.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5048
Killed a Bear with my old .32 Spl.
This past Saturday was the opening day for PA. Black Bear season,got into the woods a little later then I wanted to around 7am,got to my spot where I usually sit for Deer season right off I saw a spike buck and a doe,then nothing for about 6 hours,then I heard some movement to my left at about 15 ya...
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I remember when (keep this going)
- Replies: 121
- Views: 10255
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday 45-70marlin, Mossyoak1957 & rjohns94.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1541
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dixons gun makers fair
- Replies: 9
- Views: 904
Re: Dixons gun makers fair
pm me your price range and phone number I have a new phone.fordwannabe wrote:Unfortunately it seems I will be working day 13 straight, on Saturday. Hope all who attend have a great time. Mossy If you see a lefty 32 cal flinter that's not too expensive. Text me.
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dixons gun makers fair
- Replies: 9
- Views: 904
Re: Dixons gun makers fair
Yeah its a bit of a drive for me too....about 40 minutes. Greg Dixon is then guy who taught me to reload black powder shotgun shells for my old hammer guns. I bought my lefty flinter there too like 20 years ago. The fair is a fantastic time. They have a reproduction of a rifling tool they used for ...
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin Texan's AGAIN
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3450
Re: Marlin Texan's AGAIN
NICE!
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a nice 444 Marlin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2572
Re: Picked up a nice 444 Marlin
I don't remember if there is enough tang but if there is I think it needs a Marbles tang sight. I'm old and opinionated but that's what I think. Very nice looking specimen. Sorry,can't have it....lol But I do have a question,I noticed that the carrier has some sort of spring loaded piece to it,woul...
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a nice 444 Marlin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2572
Re: Picked up a nice 444 Marlin
Keep your eyes open for one of the old flat Marlin hammer spurs as that's what came with it from the factory . Makes it a bit easier to get the hammer back and control it when you let it down . Also should you decide to mount a scope that spur is of great help . It has the old JM hammer spur,I took...
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a nice 444 Marlin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2572
Picked up a nice 444 Marlin
I got lucky last night a found this 1966 .444 Marlin couldn't pass it up. second year production rifle,wood is in very nice condishion,bore is spotless,blueing is worn as expected where you would carry it,Factory Marlin recoil pad,well taken care of rifle. I would bet the sight hood is a Winchester...
- Sat May 28, 2016 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RECEIVED MY LETTER TODAY ON MY SAVAGE 1899
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1539
Re: RECEIVED MY LETTER TODAY ON MY SAVAGE 1899
I didnt know Savage would letter a gun! How much and how do I do about it? Just picked up a 99 takedown in 303 from maybe 1920 era or so. Write to : John T. Callahan Savage Historian P.O. Box 82 Southampton,MA 01073 Inclose a check for $30.00 to him Make sure in your letter you give him the serial ...
- Fri May 27, 2016 5:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I feel like I won the lottery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2547
Re: I feel like I won the lottery
very nice! Now buy ammo for it when ever you see a box.
- Tue May 24, 2016 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RECEIVED MY LETTER TODAY ON MY SAVAGE 1899
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1539
RECEIVED MY LETTER TODAY ON MY SAVAGE 1899
Received a small bit of history on my Savage 1899 today from Savage historian John T Callahan...first I was incorrect on the year it was made,it was made in 1915 and sat in the Savage warehouse for 10 months before it was shipped out,also found it interesting that my Savage has all the special orde...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 4:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nice Hard Case for rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1353
Re: Nice Hard Case for rifle
He has one just for the Sharps rifle.BlaineG wrote:One of those would be classy for my Sharps....
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nice Hard Case for rifle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1353
Nice Hard Case for rifle
Was looking for a Hard Rifle Case and found this one for my Savage 1899 250-3000. Only could find two places that had them one was in Italy and it was over $700.00 the other was from the U.S. "Jeff's Outfitters,that's the one I got,the case is very well made,canvas and leather and very well pa...
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin .30-30
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3244
Re: Marlin .30-30
If you choose a Marlin I would look for one used (JM) stamped on the barrel..... before Remington took over. Straight stocked Marlin's are harder to find then the pistol grip stock. I love my old 1960 Marlin 336 SC in .32 Spl. Many a Deer have fallen to this old Marlin. http://i123.photobucket.com/...
- Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1858
Re: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
I got the sight freed up, lubed it up overnight and it's free now.....thanks for all the input!
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1858
Re: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
don't think there is loc tight on it it does move back and forth a little bit,I'll keep working at it
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1858
Re: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/547bf236-f8f7-4ee6-a45e-fb9096968264_zpsryhmljji.jpg . I'm no expert, but I suspect that your tang sight might be a #1-A combination sight, which has a fold-down 2nd aperture built into the top. The point you're referring to might be the smaller ...
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1858
Need some expert help w/my vintage lyman sight
Took my new Savage 1899 250-3000 to the range today and everything worked flawlessly except I could not get the Lyman tang sight to move up or down, it's a Model 30 1/2 Lyman. I didn't want to force it to turn, is there something I'm missing?? is there some sort of locking deal on it to keep it fro...
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2589
Re: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
I hope you aren't offended if I say I hate you right now? :P GREAT find! Would you tell us the ballpark you paid for it? Well Cabelas had a one day 10 percent off guns in the library so with tax and all the other fees it was $1200. I really didn't think that was all that high considering some of th...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2589
Re: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
Took a few pictures outside. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/0410161909_zps6jyd9mkx.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/0410161910_zpsntio3zbx.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/0410161911c_zpsvreb7kev.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/a...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2589
Found a beautiful Savage 1899 take down 250-3000
I don't usually buy guns from Cabelas this was in the gun library I fell in love with it today and most likely paid a little to much. The rifle is like it just came from the factory,not one mark on it. Savage 1899 Take Down 250-3000 http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/0410161649a-1_...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40-45 info??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1227
Re: 40-45 info??
Thanks for the information guys!
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40-45 info??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1227
Re: 40-45 info??
I did a search on the International Ammunition Association's Forum and turned up nada. Now you got me hooked. Where did you find these cartridges? my boss buys houses on the side and rents them,he showed me the cartridge and my eyes lit up,I said you need to take me to this place! The basement is f...
- Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 40-45 info??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1227
40-45 info??
Ran across a few of these yesterday and can't find out any info on it,anyone have any info you can share? I would really like to see the rifle that you shoot them from! Thanks.. 45-70 on left http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/0409161502-1_zpsomqg48xt.jpg h...
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 4 year olds sent to the office.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2172
4 year olds sent to the office.
Found out from my Girlfriend this morning that the day care where she works makes the little 4 and 5 year olds go sit in the office if the are seen playing Cowboys and Indians or playing Army and using there thumb and index finger as a pretend pistol or if they make a pretend gun out of legos or the...
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32 Special
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2003
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Grand Mum's pet deer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2689
Re: Great Grand Mum's pet deer
When I saw the word "mum", I was wondering if you were from PA (probably western PA). I'm from there and that's how we say it, just like our British cousins do. Huntingdon County........ It was always Mum & Pappy for our Grand Parents,and we would use there last name after it dependin...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Grand Mum's pet deer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2689
Re: Great Grand Mum's pet deer
Thanks for all the nice comments guys!
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Grand Mum's pet deer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2689
Great Grand Mum's pet deer
Was at a family reunion a few weeks back and found this picture of my G.G. Mother with her pet deer,this was back in the 60's I can remember this deer when I would go to visit her on her old farm in PA, she didn't keep it in a pen it would run wild all day and in the evening it would show up back at...
- Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crossbows
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4054
Re: Crossbows
Don't know much about them but I shot a friends "10 Point crossbow" the cables to draw it back are built into the stock not a separate part you have to carry with you it worked real nice and the thing was deadly accurate.
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found a nice 1968 Marlin 30-30 yesterday
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2308
Found a nice 1968 Marlin 30-30 yesterday
Stopped into a gun shop yesterday and found a nice "New Haven" before Marlin moved to North Haven in late 68 1968 Marlin 336 RC 30-30 . I don't think the gun was ever used,still had the "Walnut" sticker on the forearm the bluing is barely rubbed off the top of the hammer,none of ...
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Give me a break... A "Top Break", that is!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3088
Re: Give me a break... A "Top Break", that is!
if they still have it let me know...,,JerryB wrote:Mossyoak, I saw a 999 4" in a local pawn shop a few months ago, seems like they had about $380 on it. Don't see many around here.
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Give me a break... A "Top Break", that is!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3088
Re: Give me a break... A "Top Break", that is!
I love the H&R top breaks....still looking for a Model 999 with the 4" barrel.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old dog question :edit - found- not good news
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5437
Re: Old dog question
Sorry to hear that but I had a dog run away one time and she was gone for a week....... I was working out in the yard one day and I turned around and she was standing there looking at me........don't give up hope just yet.
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3075
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
What do you think of the strength of the Uberti Stallion? I have heard that they are not +P rated, or is that being overly conservative? Ideally I would like to be able to go mild .357 or 38 Spl. +P+, but maybe that is pushing things. The one that I am looking at is with the plow handle grip, and a ...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3075
Re: Uberti Stallion vs. Ruger Bearcat???
Uberti Stallion Lightning .38 http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_1409_zpsd639c13a.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_1406_zpsc2aeb815.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_1411_zpscc7e5da2.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/...
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Second attempt at knife making
- Replies: 12
- Views: 867
Second attempt at knife making
This is my second attempt at knife making,it's getting better.Made the blade from an old circular saw blade,heat treated it and buffed it with my table top buffer....The brass is made from a brass washer and buffed...Belt sanded the antler and buffed it.... Wrapped the end with a piece of deer skin...
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bird ID
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1312
Bird ID
Anyone know what kind of bird this is? The pair of them are building a nest in one of my bird houses. Is it just a run of the mill BLUE BIRD?? http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_0009_zpsjda0tju2.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/IMG_0011_zpsuwyvyqpq.jpg
- Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Vaquero and Heritage 22
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1456