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Pat C

Nice, anouther bolt action shotgun .My first hunts as a kid were with my Dad and my H&R Topper model 58 20 GA slugs.
Never connected with a deer but I hope the memories with my Dad taking me will not leave me.

Pat C

Well pattern pretty good at 20 yards just left of zero.

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You can see the model 20 pump in this add.

Pat C

Funny memory I have of thexold 16 GA. Back in the 90's my Wife and I went up to the cabin on Friday evening so I could hunt turkeys on Saturday morning. Was sitting there calling a gobbler up when I could see my Father N Law driving up the mountain road . I ended up taking the gobbler and while clea...

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Recently picked up a vintage J.C. Higgins bolt action shotgun that's marked 12 gauge on the left side and 16 gauge on the right. The model 20 - 12 GA is actually a pump shotgun , apparently the wrong barrel was placed in the stamping machine . It's not a model 20 . And is defintaly a 16 Gauge. My Fa...

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I'll try it, tried about about everything else shy of a steel baracade box. They climb over the deck gate pull tge lids off galvanize cans and make a mess. Back in May had one 175-200 lbs I opened door and he ran and jumped off high end like a flying squirrel 12 ft up ,bever phased it.

Pat C

Those rascals I like to watch them but they cause me a lot of grief getting in my trash and bird feeder.

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Old CADA Gun Journal from early 90's.

Pat C

Nice, one of these days I'm going to get another 39 with octagon barrel and S style grip.Theycare so pricey now.$$$$

Pat C

My Brother n law got it at a realtor convention. Now my sister has it again . Second time in a year for them.

Pat C

They do make sight dovetail guides from hardened steel ,harder than files. And are just about goof proof . Fairly inexpensive as well. I've cut a few by hand using actual sight base dovetail file . They work excellent having only one live side other two are smooth. Most of the barrels I do today I u...

Pat C

Looks like a warble

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For me it's gotta be blued steel the painted alloy does not do anything for me. Single six I've had a number of over the years and I keep coming back. First .22 pistol I learned to shoot on.
In 70's

Pat C

The Flat backed .22LR came out during the new model era ,but not until later .Engineers realized that the transfer bar illuminated the need for the groove. All this probably doesn't mean doodle squat for a gun intended to shoot. Just an observation that needs checking to verify safety. I think gener...

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Bob , Thank you for sharing some of your family history. I'm assuming the old homeplace seen in this photo is no longer standing ? Seems like the old double dovetail log cabin was sided later on .

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Old model single six .22LR Have the FP groove, 22 WMR is flat. Based on mis matched serials sounds like both cylinders are not original to gun. New model 22LR do not have firing pin channel because of the transfer bar. As long as timing worked out and no excessive slop or barrel cylinder gap sounds ...

Pat C

What does the ratchet side look like on both? ..22 LR should have firing pin groove and WMR flat backed.

Pat C

Interesting neither cylinder match frame or each other?

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Inspired by post on Colt Forum, figured this was a good place for this as well. Courtesy of Virginia Historical society.

Pat C

Beautiful. You can't beat them.

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Yeah ,it's of the highest collector quality. Good thing I'm not a collector

Pat C

Don't get any better than this...

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What a great story!

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Interesting ,thanks for clearing that up.

Pat C

Seems like the handgun is being purposely allowed to rise back and to the side. Notice exact form in each photo.
Seems a technique to me ,kinda like in Archery where you use a wrist sling allowing bow to drop forward after shot.

An accuracy technique

Pat C

What technique or follow through is being seen in pics 1988,1995 ?

Pat C

What a nice way to honor an old friend , Happy Birthday and best wishes !!.

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I found these samples in an old book I had

Pat C

Please explain breech seating , I'm assuming the bullet is just seated by itself against the throat. Is there a tool that holds it centered to chamber? And controls depth of engagement?

Pat C

Yeah the size makes them a short but may be an option.
I had planned to turn a few brass cases with counterbore for 22 wrf case and powder and lyman 65 grain .

Also contacted CCI again as there was a report they planned to do a run .If enough people ask them they might do it.

Pat C

You can actually reload those spent case with one of the .22 reloading kits . Lyman makes the correct 65 grain mold.

I plan to try both they say the .25 rimfire is the king of rimfires.
Fiocchi makes 25 rimfire animal slaughter cartridges in bulk but can't find anywhere to get them.

Pat C

I think I will drift the front sight to adjust and try 5-10 shot again from actual rest. If it shot that good offhand it's probably a fine shooter. I may by a box of later Rem or Win. My friend randomly finding that old tattered box in that old cabin ,sending it my way started the journey of me find...

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I checked mine and the bore is .251" but the grooves are .255
Lyman 65 grain bullet mold is .257"

Thanks for the well wishes .

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Not sure about the Navy. But the Army defiantly benefits from a taller front sight. As they were for horse soldiers sighted to 60 plus yards.

Pat C

I appreciate it , the little rimfire packs a punch. I may pick up a full box of late ammo just to have . There is a few alternatives I guess.

Pat C

Please say a prayer for my friend that gave me this tattered nox of 25 Stevens.I found out he has throat cancer and has spread to other areas. We worked for same company for almost three decades ,always talked guns and hunting. He retired last year . Had been having some trouble eating and thought h...

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For handling and packing the 4 3/4" ,but for all around use the 5 1/2" for me . Obviously the longer the sight radius the more accurate it will be .But your only talking couple inch variance. I can shoot my Ruger single six in 4 5/8" just as accurate as my 6 1/2" Colt New Frontie...

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COSteve wrote: ↑Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:41 am Per CPI Inflation Calculator: $190 in 1971 = 1,434.11 today.

Sad thing Colt's retail is $1799 and any dealers lucky enough to snag one are charging $700-$2000 over retail and getting it.

I've never paid retail for any new firearm and don't intend to start.

Pat C

Back when they were still I'm production they were defiantly cheaper. Once the custom shop took over the prices have slowly crept up beyond actual worth. I ordered one new in 1994 from Acusport through a gunshop $950 for blued and color cased . Unfortunately I traded it . Had two used ones ,sold/tra...

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Does anyone remember the average price paid for a new 2nd gen SAA in 1971 ? I know retail was $190. Colt worked off a 18-36% wholesale price depending on how many were purchased .

Currently the average price paid is far more than inflation rate due to supply / demand.

Pat C

Great information ,thanks for sharing that about them.

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Few pictures to identify Lawrence Leather products by No.

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Well she came to life today ,that old 1930's Lubaloy actually fired with a loud report and fairly accurate.Fivecrounds offhand at 20 yards.
This rifle is as tight as new ,it's a shooter for sure.

Pat C

Doubtful. That guy probably had a half dozen body doubles . And he knows Putin better than Putin.
Staged !

Pat C

Nice!! The Chiappa is the closest thing to original Winchester 1892 ,just wish they were a little cheaper.

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Poor trigger discipline/follow through alone will cause doubles and triples in both M1 and M14. Seen it often especially people shooting from bench with poorly done match adjusted trigger groups. Trigger group parts are case hardened and 58-60 HRC they last a long long time in normal use and unmodif...

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No pictures of the Chiappa?

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Normally if spring tension is reduced you remove from each side of springs width NOT thickness. Like how the SAA reduced mainsprings.Thats what I would do,going slow with dremmel sanding drum to a pencil line on each side.Try until you get the feel you want . Afterwards a smooth polish along those ...

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Normally if spring tension is reduced you remove from each side of springs width NOT thickness. Like how the SAA reduced mainsprings.Thats what I would do,going slow with dremmel sanding drum to a pencil line on each side.Try until you get the feel you want . Afterwards a smooth polish along those s...

Pat C

Would love to have a short old model blackhawk in 38-40
Nice looking sixguns!

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