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by Mossyoak1957
Sat Mar 07, 2015 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Vaquero and Heritage 22
Replies: 15
Views: 1456

Re: My Vaquero and Heritage 22

I like the ear of corn picture!
by Mossyoak1957
Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade deer antler pipe
Replies: 28
Views: 2586

Re: Homemade deer antler pipe

Bowel doesn't burn the inside of the antler,it's hard as a rock inside. After I finished it I washed it in hot water and dish soap,no bad taste or smell at all. You right...... I think it's gunna be for lookin at...BUT I had to give it a try. One of our members lives in a "weed" state, an...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade deer antler pipe
Replies: 28
Views: 2586

Re: Homemade deer antler pipe

Does it taste peculiar? Bowl doesn't actually burn, does it? Don't lose or break it! I'd put that one in a case. Nifty! Bowl doesn't burn the inside of the antler,it's hard as a rock inside. After I finished it I washed it in hot water and dish soap,no bad taste or smell at all. You right...... I t...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade deer antler pipe
Replies: 28
Views: 2586

Re: Homemade deer antler pipe

I've given antlers to a fair number of folks to make pipes . But just about all of them I think didn't "smoke" pipe tobacco ! that what i was thinking before i seen your post. :lol: :lol: Nice pipe you made there... :D don't it smell like your getting a tooth drilled when you drill that s...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade deer antler pipe
Replies: 28
Views: 2586

Re: Homemade deer antler pipe

6pt-sika wrote:What part of PA are you located ? I lived outside Scranton for awhile a few years back and hunted several years before that in the Poconos .
I'm in the southeast,but hunt central PA
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa Cloned Marlin 39a Deluxe ? ?
Replies: 27
Views: 3688

Re: Chiappa Cloned Marlin 39a Deluxe ? ?

[quote="Pete44ru"].

I was just wondering if anyone here has gotten their mitts on one of the Chiappa clones of the Marlin 39a Deluxe ?


No, but it sure looks nice. Any idea on the price?

just found it......... $380.00-$480.00
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade deer antler pipe
Replies: 28
Views: 2586

Homemade deer antler pipe

Still snowing here in PA. so yesterday on my day off I made a simple pipe out of some deer antler. The tricky part was drilling out the curved stem,drilled from one end as far as I could without going through the side then drilled through the other end and LUCKILY the to ends met up somewhere in th...
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice buck
Replies: 16
Views: 1017

Re: Nice buck

Very nice! I like the water pump also......
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chiappa 1886
Replies: 12
Views: 1999

Re: Chiappa 1886

I bought one a few years back,brand new the thing was beautiful,never fired a shot through it,it wouldn't chamber a round from day one,tried different brand ammo nothing would chamber,took it back to where I bought it he sent it back to Chiappa's repair place somewhere here in the US but don't remem...
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli 1886/71 Boar Buster 444 Marlin
Replies: 36
Views: 3720

Re: Pedersoli 1886/71 Boar Buster 444 Marlin

[quote="Sixgun"]Why? Unless one has a nostalgic and fuzzy feeling for the .444, it's like putting a .327 in a Corvette instead of a big block 454.

Hey Six,
I had a 68 Corvette with a 327 ci./350 hp and it was a screamer.......lol
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EARLY MARLIN 1894 MAG TUBE PLUG??
Replies: 3
Views: 290

Re: EARLY MARLIN 1894 MAG TUBE PLUG??

Tom,
Did you try Jack First. I've had good luck with him.

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/
by Mossyoak1957
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Switched out my Vaquero ejector rod
Replies: 3
Views: 511

Switched out my Vaquero ejector rod

Picked up my Ruger Vaquero "Montado" .45 LC.a few weeks back and just didn't like the look of the ejector rod so I ordered the other crescent style rod from Ruger, had to cut the rod down to the correct length because my barrel is only a 3.75 in. also had to buff the crescent to a shine b...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixed 4X recommendations?
Replies: 15
Views: 1976

Re: Fixed 4X recommendations?

4t5 wrote:Leupold FX ll 4 x 33 $299 at midwayusa
Leupold FXll...4x33...Yep,perfect scope for a Marlin,not over sized, looks good on them.

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by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recycled Vaquero Holster
Replies: 18
Views: 1204

Re: Recycled Vaquero Holster

Mossy....looks great....your very talented in the fix-me-up-right department. :D Sure looks like the previous owner knew what he was doing also. -----------6 PS.....can I have your Ruger when we meet up a a gun show,sometime?----6 Ahhh no,lol Six..........I made the wood box too,that was last weeke...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recycled Vaquero Holster
Replies: 18
Views: 1204

Recycled Vaquero Holster

Been looking for a holster for my new Ruger Vaguero Montado .45Colt with a 3.75 inch barrel and and 3.75 inch holsters are not that popular and I remembered I had picked up a old holster years ago at a gun show(think it was 5 bucks) to hang on the wall for decoration and never did, so I dug it out ...
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my little buddy
Replies: 33
Views: 2614

Re: Lost my little buddy

Sorry for your loss,been there,it doesn't get any easier. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/lostdog_zpscff6153b.jpg I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a te...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help old Marlin question
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: Help old Marlin question

game keeper wrote:Interesting guy.
Yes for sure.
Not many left like him,old school for sure.
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help old Marlin question
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: Help old Marlin question

This guy might have what your looking for,I have gotten some old Marlin parts from him that I couldn't find anywhere else,they are very nice to deal with any they actually know what you are talking about when you call them. http://www.jackfirstgun.com/order.php Here is a little history on him: http:...
by Mossyoak1957
Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beretta 92
Replies: 15
Views: 2395

Re: Beretta 92

I never had any problems with my Beretta 92's Also the frame/slide cracking story's should be explained in full when brought up,I would think any firearm would experience some problems after it was fired 30,000 times. It's not fair just to say..."oh you have a Beretta 92 the frames crack on the...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?
Replies: 25
Views: 2456

Re: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?

Well, if you're gonna use a carrying handle at least you have a good one :D I figured that 35 I mentioned was rusty as heck under those scope mounts. Was debating on whether I wanted a 35 bad enough to get one in that condition (and trying to get the $75-$80 of yore out of my head) or if I wanted i...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?
Replies: 25
Views: 2456

Re: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?

If you want it and are willing to give $450 it's worth every penny. I had a chance to buy a 1963 model the other day for $300, but it had been D&T'd for a scope and had some light rust on the muzzle from being muzzle down in a pickup or whatever. I would have bought it anyway if I hadn't just b...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?
Replies: 25
Views: 2456

Re: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?

SteveR wrote:I found one today, it was made in 1967, 98% condition I would rate it, for 450.00. Does 450.00 sound like a good price?

Thanks,
Steve
Sounds about right to me,I sold a 1969 336 35 Rem.in 98% cond. a few months back for $500, if you get it and need some brass let me know.
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?
Replies: 25
Views: 2456

Re: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?

If you want it and are willing to give $450 it's worth every penny. I had a chance to buy a 1963 model the other day for $300, but it had been D&T'd for a scope and had some light rust on the muzzle from being muzzle down in a pickup or whatever. I would have bought it anyway if I hadn't just b...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Used Marlin 336CS question...
Replies: 8
Views: 915

Re: Used Marlin 336CS question...

Did it look like this??? .....I copied this from a 2003 Marlin catalog,Marlin sold a Marlin model 336Y "Spike Horn" with a 16 1/2 inch barrel and cross bolt safety If it's a real "Spike Horn" I would grab it http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/marlinyouth_zps0b6...
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Jan 03, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice
Replies: 26
Views: 2116

Re: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice

First Mossy if you buy that I might know somebody who would help you shoot it....BUDDY! 2. Are you going to leesport tomorrow? 3. Sixgun you have a PM. Good luck with the 71 Mossyoak. Hey Ford, The whole deal went south,was kinda PO'ed at first but I guess wasn't meant to be,on the bright side I fo...
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice
Replies: 26
Views: 2116

Re: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice

Hey Mossy, Are you headed to the Leesport show tomorrow? Me and "The Gunny" will be there at 8:30. If you go just look for a weird looking guy. (Me) and my bodyguard, a big 6'2" yahoo Marine. (gunny)----6 Still tight after 78 years. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/100_0257.jpg...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice
Replies: 26
Views: 2116

Re: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice

The way they are made doesn't lend themselves to "tightening" them up easily or with any sort of permanence. Put a tang sight on it and never look back. k Brent, I have no idea who told you that but after playing with a dozen or so of bolt peep 71's over the years, I have never seen that....
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Winchester Model 71 advice
Replies: 26
Views: 2116

Need some Winchester Model 71 advice

Something I always wanted: I ran across a Winchester Model 71 today,it has a 4 digit serial number starting with 2, I think that would be a 30's rifle but not sure. The bluing is worn in many places,no rust no pitting,no extra holes,screw heads are in good condition,it's NOT a carbine model,it's NOT...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free .32 Win.Spl.brass
Replies: 15
Views: 2408

Re: Free .32 Win.Spl.brass

Please put my name in.
Thanks!
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lyman scope question
Replies: 1
Views: 182

Lyman scope question

Was at a LGS last week and he had a Lyman All American 4X Perma Center Rifle Scope with a Duplex Reticle. The scope looks like it just came out of the box,not a mark on it and clear as a bell. My question is I never saw a Lyman with duplex cross hairs...DID LYMAN MAKE SUCH A THING?? And he is asking...
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spent my last week in Lebanon PA
Replies: 15
Views: 1158

Re: Spent my last week in Lebanon PA

By the way, Lebanon, PA is where that machete called The Woodsman's Pal is made.[/quote]

They are made in Pottstown,Pa :D
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry .22s On Sale At Cabela's
Replies: 8
Views: 1199

Re: Henry .22s On Sale At Cabela's

I like the looks of the Henry Pump Action 22...comes in 22 mag. also but of course that one is not on sale.
Never handled one.... anyone on here own one? Is the action smooth?

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by Mossyoak1957
Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my Dog last Friday...
Replies: 26
Views: 3009

Re: Lost my Dog last Friday...

Sorry for your loss,been there. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/mossyoak1957/lostdog_zpscff6153b.jpg I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven...
by Mossyoak1957
Fri May 30, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody thinking about a Glock?t
Replies: 41
Views: 3918

Re: Anybody thinking about a Glock?t

I still like my 30 year old Beretta 92,not a Glock fan but then... I never owned one so I can't say.

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by Mossyoak1957
Sat May 10, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 has hitch in its getalong
Replies: 10
Views: 1708

Re: 336 has hitch in its getalong

I had a real tight spot when I cycled my 1969 Marlin 336 35 Rem. I cleaned and polished everything but the Locking Bolt(#44) on the diagram and that's where the problem was,the locking bolt was very tight on the sides where it was against the receiver,I polished the sides "only" of the loc...
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets See Your Compasses...
Replies: 34
Views: 2128

Re: Lets See Your Compasses...

Old Marbles compass and Marbles match safe


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by Mossyoak1957
Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 1886 question
Replies: 3
Views: 359

Re: winchester 1886 question

The mechanism was granted US Patent No. 306,577 on October 14, 1884. The mechanism was to become more famous as the Winchester Model 1886 lever action repeating rifle.
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting
Replies: 85
Views: 7234

Re: Strangest thing you have seen while hunting

A white chicken "hen" on top of the mountain
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Beretta 84" Drawing WINNER = JRD !
Replies: 34
Views: 2799

Re: "Beretta 84" Free Drawing

please put my name back in...Thanks
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small problem at the range today...
Replies: 23
Views: 1818

Re: Small problem at the range today...

Glad your OK,hate seeing that kind of thing happen.
by Mossyoak1957
Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Older New 32 Win.Spl. brass
Replies: 3
Views: 719

Older New 32 Win.Spl. brass

Was looking for brass for reloading for my old Marlin 336 SC 32 Spl. and picked these up.

Anyone know about what year these boxes are from...60's or 70's maybe?

They are almost to cool to use.



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by Mossyoak1957
Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drawing WINNER for A Folding Knife !
Replies: 54
Views: 5011

Re: Anybody Interested In A Folding Knife ? (free drawing)

Maybe I'll get lucky this time..Thanks!
by Mossyoak1957
Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Marlin Bullseye
Replies: 10
Views: 835

Re: The Marlin Bullseye

Numrich has them also:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/432130B.htm

Just installed one today,take your time, it will look like it was always there.
by Mossyoak1957
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up a beauty today
Replies: 21
Views: 2621

Picked up a beauty today

Been looking for an older 336 in 35 Rem. for a few weeks now on line and the prices are crazy for the shape they are in. Just couldn't bring myself to pay $500 or $600 plus shipping....for a hunter, want to thank "FORDWANNABE" for reminding me about the place. I haven't been there in year...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lets shoot the breeze about your first lever action shot!
Replies: 39
Views: 4585

Re: Lets shoot the breeze about your first lever action shot

My first lever gun outing was when I was 12 years old,had a borrowed Winchester Model 94 32 Spl. 1970 opening morning of Pa deer hunting. My Uncle and I headed up the mountain of my great Grand Mothers farm it was still dark out my Uncle got to his spot at the foot of the mountain and he told me to ...
by Mossyoak1957
Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heavy
Replies: 54
Views: 4121

Re: Ammo Problems?--No Problem..................Picture Heav

fordwannabe wrote:now how far is this place from leesport?????
Tom,
If you go,let me know, I'll go with!

Tom
by Mossyoak1957
Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Powder pistols: Uberti or Pietta?
Replies: 27
Views: 1844

Re: Black Powder pistols: Uberti or Pietta?

Uberti Dragoon:

Beautiful fit and finish,,,,,,dead on at 20 yards!
Go with Uberti..they are not "junk"

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