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I did, but I don't. I got a great deal on a pre-64 Winchester Model 94 in .32 Winchester Special about twenty years ago. I decided to leave it with my uncle on whose farm I have hunted since I was a teenager. He is the one who taught me to hunt and who I hunted with for over 30 years. Some of my you...

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Knee mail sent for all three. Mom, Dad, and Baby-To-Be.

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I have an original Winchester Model 1892 chambered in .38 WCF, or .38-40. Very fun to shoot, reasonably accurate at 75 to 100 yards. I just think it's cool as heck to shoot old iron like that. But not sure I would be comfortable with a rebarrelled 1892 in .44 Magnum, if it's roots are original produ...

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There is an AFB up north from where my cabin is. They used to run training missions and simulate a bombing run on the dam on the lake. A few years ago I was there when two A-10 Warthogs suddenly made their presence known. They flew real low over the lake within 300 yards of my cabin headed towards t...

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Good luck, Bill. Been there, done that. 34 years ago. And because of that I am alive today and life is pretty good. I had great excuses to drink, darn good ones, and an even better one to quit. I met some great people at the meetings, and their support was invaluable.

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Here are a few of my favorites. On the left is a Hamilton 938, 17 J, made approximately 1900. There were only about 1000 of these made. In the center is a Ball Rail Road Standard, 17 J. On the right is a American Waltham Vanguard 23 J, from about 1915. http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/lthardm...

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BTW, Regan, focusing on Hamilton, Waltham and Elgin in the 16 or 18s size is a good start. You might also consider Illinois. I personally like the 18s, but the 16s are a bit more pocket friendly. Don't walk by an Elgin Father Time without giving it a look.

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I am pretty mechanically adept, have a good set of jeweler's screwdrivers and a steady hand. Is switching cases and even dial faces to get exactly the watch I want something that is feasible for a mechanically inclined layman with some Youtube or internet guidance, or is that strictly watch-repairm...

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I know a little bit about old American made pocket watches. Enough to get in trouble anyway. It is best if you stick with a Railroad Grade pocket watch. There were official requirements for a watch to be Railroad Grade. It had to have at least 15 jewels, it had to have the crown at the twelve o'cloc...

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I have several original Winchester Model 1897 shotguns. One a Trench Gun 12 ga. Another is a standard 12 ga., but my favorite for pheasant, turkey and partridge is the 1897 16 ga. It's a great old gun, that is in absolutely fantastic shape - except that a previous owner used an electric engraver to ...

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+1 on "Slow West". Hmmm, I wonder why you are fond of the scenes with the Winchester 1907SL? :wink: :lol: :lol: Gee, I wonder. Could be because I am foolish enough to have a pair of them. And foolish enough to enjoy shooting them when the cartridges are even expensive to reload. But no on...

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Longmire was the best I have seen in a modern western.

Another voter here for "Godless."

And "The Son." Lots of scenes with a Winchester 1907SL.

"Slow West" only so-so. Two hours I can't get back.

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Condolences Piller I have been where you are. I know nothing can be said, but I will be sending good thoughts your way.

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Thanks for the advice folks. I will take it all into consideration. I may just end up reloading my own BP cartridges though. Ray Newman's reply is very encouraging, but I also agree with his cautions about jacketed bullets.

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Thanks for the advice folks. I will take it all into consideration. I may just end up reloading my own BP cartridges though. Ray Newman's reply is very encouraging, but....

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This has probably been discussed, but I searched and could not find it. So if this is a repeat I apologize. I have a couple old Springfield Trapdoors (1873 and 1884) and a Winchester Hotchkiss (Model 1883) all chambered for .45-70. When they were made these rifles were obviously meant to use black p...

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I use a bright red Pennzoil 707L Wheel Bearing Grease Jay. I can surely imagine that being the source if you ran over a tube or even a place in the road where someone an incident that resulted in some sort of spill. By the way, it is pretty good stuff for boat trailer wheel bearings. But I would not...

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Thank you for the birthday wishes. Although I am not a frequent poster, I am an active reader/lurker. Thanks again.

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Thanks everyone. I still stop by, but don't post often. But enjoy the great information.

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He exists. And thank you for the wishes.

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I do have a long barreled 1886, but don't do any long range shooting with it. And as it is the only 1886 I have I have nothing to compare it to. Only other. 45-70's I have are a couple of Springfield Trapdoors and a Winchester Hotchkiss bolt action. ( Winchester Model 1883) Now that one I have shot ...

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Congratulations, Jay!! My wife and I are going on 40 years. Woman has amazing resilience and perseverance.

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No words can describe the hurt. Dogs just get it. They live for the minute, love for life, and set an example no human can match. I have been where you are and will be again. We all know the hurt is coming, but what they add to our lives makes the price seem small in comparison. When the hurt allows...

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I have an old original 1895 Winchester in .30-06. It's a good shooter, but I seem to have a problem. It is disassembling right in my arms. There is a small button on the underside at the receiver/forearm interface that must be slid, then the forearm and barrel assembly can be twisted and removed. Pr...

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Modern knives are almost always made from stainless steel. One exception to that is the CASE live of Chrome Vanadium steel. It is generally accepted that the older steels will take an edge quicker, but that they don't hold it as long. Personally, I have not seen that much difference on edge holding ...

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My Winchester Model 69 is the only rifle I inherited from my father. I love the peep like rear sight. So easy to work on too. My brother stored it in his attic (!!!!) for about 20 years, but when I got it from him it still cleaned up well. I would like to find a few extra magazines for it, however n...

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I guess it is different for everybody. But IMHO a gun that does not fit my hand or that is too small for me to shoot more than once accurately won't do me much good. Usually the problem is my fault and not a flaw in the gun. And while a Kel Tec P3AT works for some people, it did not work for me. I n...

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I will have to see it. I am a western junkie, and I'll welcome the opportunity even if a bit far-fetched.

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This is certainly not good news. I need a Marlin for the collection, guess I need to check the classifieds first. Passed on a good one a while back, wish I hadn't.

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Congrats, YK. These days, that is quite an accomplisment to be proud of. Takes work, a sense of humor, patience, and heart. Traits that are not all that common these days.

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Thanks, it has been a good day. And yes, a lever gun IS involved.

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Had positive experience with the ice cube and the steam cleaner. IF you can get underneath it, sometimes massaging the back of the dent can get the fibers to relax where they have been stretched.

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We will have a good thought for you and your neighbors. Mother Nature is sure ticked off about something this year. Hang tough.

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Sounds like air to me. But, I have also seen dirt/grime move in the system and plug small orifices causing the same problem, usually after a disconnect like that.

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For what its worth, I have a Colt Cowboy and like it. I don't work it hard, but its done everything I have asked it to do. Recently, I had my best day at the range and I was primarily using that gun.

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This is a Springfield Armory PX9152LP “Loaded” version in .45, with match 5” barrel, low profile adjustable rear, dovetail front Tritium 3 - Dot sights, and all the trimmings. My latest. It was a stretch for me, but I like it. http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af67/lthardman/Smokeless%20Old%20Iron/...

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Done. Good luck!

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Just the ones I have owned: 1962 Corvair Monza 1964 Dodge Polara (push button tranny!) 1967 Corvair 500 1975 Pontiac Astre (First new car!) 1979 Mercury Capri 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (still have it) 1983 Pontiac Trans Am (still have it) 1995 GMC Sierra 1997 GMC Jimmy 2002 GMC Sierra 2003 GMC Envoy Ot...

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Center Fire Rifle: Winchester 1895 in .30-06, or Browning BAR in .30-06
Rim Fire Rifle: Winchester Model 63
Shotgun: Winchester Model 1897 in 12 ga
Pistol: Colt 1911 in .45

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Wow, best of luck and prayers are with you for sure!

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Paryers up from MI!

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In the original movie, the pistol that Maddie Ross was toting around was a Colt Walker revolver. That is what it was, even though John Wayne (Rooster Cogburn) referred to it as one of Colonel Colt's Dragoons. In this movie they got it right. The revolver that Maddie shows Rooster is a Colt Third Mod...

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Good tips. I found out about the proper placement of a rifle with a crescent butt plate AFTER some pretty brutal trips to the range. Just by accident, I tried it the proper way and immediately thought that was better. Appreciate the tips on stance also.

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I came across one of these Winchester '94s in .375 in excellent condition today. The seller wants $680. It is basically in like-new condition. Don't know much about the cartridge, but the gun is beautiful (for a post '64). This Winchester big bore was made in the '70's. Are the cartridges still read...

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Beautiful barrels connected to beautiful guns. I have an old trade gun 12 ga, wouldn't dare shoot it, with Damascus barrel. If I could get it to look like those, I would hang it though. But, if you saw them you would know that getting it to look like yours is doubtful.

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I am looking to get one of the Henry repros by Uberti. Probably .44-40, maybe .45LC. Then, I would like to find a good deal on an 1873 reproduction for shooting, probably the Cimarron, again same calibers. Finally, I am always on the lookout for a 1940's vintage 1911. Unfortunately, nothing on this ...

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My wife was born while my father in law served in Korea. He recently was looking at my M1 Garand and M1 Carbine (he used both) and it brought back a lot of memories.

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I have a Uberti 1866 reproduction in .44-40. Very fun to shoot. I have never thought of the rifle as being very heavy, either. With one of these, you can really make the guys at the range turn green. I was shooting at 100 yards recently, and I was pretty impressed with how it compared to my Browning...

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Well I'm impressed, Driftwood! Nice catch. And congrats on the "new" 1860!

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Done. How unfortunate that people cannot come together for such a time, instead of driving a deeper wedge.

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