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by Sixgun
Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 Single Action Colt
Replies: 17
Views: 869

1892 Single Action Colt

Howdy Guys, The other day, my bud Tommy at Targetmaster, asked me to check out this single action Colt which had a cylinder that flopped around and stuck. This gun, made in 1892 has real ivory grips and a full nickel plate. All markings are crisp and the nickel is very nice with an age patina, but.....
by Sixgun
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a "nerve root block" injection Tuesday
Replies: 22
Views: 1543

Re: Had a "nerve root block" injection Tuesday

Kid, in simple terms----that's sucks.......but you do have youth on your side and that's a major help. On the obama thingy-------------you have to learn to be patient. Just because you have a job, care about your family and are a contributing individual to the wellness of this nation, does not give ...
by Sixgun
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project Lemonton: Buttstock work
Replies: 27
Views: 1272

Re: Project Lemonton: Buttstock work

wow! Sixgun! Thanks so much for the gunsmithing tips! Will you post the SAA project? I cant wait to see it! Yea Jack, I'm off today and I plan on giving it a workout outside. if...........................big if...............I can get the cylinder to unlock as I start to pull the hammer back. I thi...
by Sixgun
Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawn shop find need some advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1930

Re: Pawn shop find need some advice

Quote ----Nate--------------BTW, if that half round half octagon was a 44-40 then someone changed the barrel. That gun was about a 2 year limited run in 45lc only. It was one of the last imported by InterArms before they went out of business in the late 90's. Then EMF imported a few 38/357mag in the...
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project Lemonton: Buttstock work
Replies: 27
Views: 1272

Re: Project Lemonton: Buttstock work

That's nice work and............a labor of love as I see you take pride in what you do. Taking the time to take pics and post shows the rest of us that if you take your time and think ahead, not much is hard to do. Like you, I hate my job but playing with the old guns really relaxes the nerves and g...
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 Marlin firing pin
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Re: 1892 Marlin firing pin

Should not be too hard to make. Search the internet for the blueprint or other measurement details.---------------6
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandson, back home from Afgan
Replies: 17
Views: 606

Re: Grandson, back home from Afgan

Thank your grandson for his service to the best country in the world from all of us.----------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some auto insurance advice, please
Replies: 19
Views: 1863

Re: Some auto insurance advice, please

Have you considered getting rid of some of your "toys"? Simplify! That's what I was thinking. If you have toys, you have to be able to support them and stinkin' insurance is one of them. I HATE insurance but.....in this world of low-lifes getting rich from other people's sweat, you gotta ...
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this gun exist?
Replies: 49
Views: 3036

Re: Does this gun exist?

I can't believe there's posts like this.
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Empire State Building hit by plane...!!! (...in 1945)
Replies: 3
Views: 281

Re: Empire State Building hit by plane...!!! (...in 1945)

I've read about it before but not in the detail this article had.

Did 'ya notice the name of the B-25's pilot?? Osama Bin laden Sr. :D
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Operation Pluto" 1944 (Pipe-Lines Under The Ocean)
Replies: 11
Views: 846

Re: "Operation Pluto" 1944 (Pipe-Lines Under The Ocean)

That was amazing! To think of all the brains and manpower to go into all of that.------------6
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great cabinet photo of wild west cowboy. + mystery solved
Replies: 21
Views: 1511

Re: Great cabinet photo of wild west cowboy.

Don't know about the dude but I bet that saddle was a $300 saddle, even in the day.----------------6
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pawn shop find need some advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1930

Re: Pawn shop find need some advice

I'll disagree. Its a hit or miss and if its a miss, you just ate $545. You do not know the history of the gun and if "85%" is any indication, to me, its an indication that is was a cowboy rifle that ate up 20K rounds and probably has loosened up to the point where its "worse junk"...
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Win M94 Peep Sight Mount
Replies: 11
Views: 933

Re: Interesting Win M94 Peep Sight Mount

Now that is interesting . But my money would have gone for a straight d&t for a clean and neat mounting of the sight. But, different strokes... Yes. A D&T of a 1948 gun is acceptable as that's close enough as to when the factory decided to do it anyway. But the idea does open up thoughts as...
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little Help Please
Replies: 10
Views: 1413

Re: Little Help Please

Yo Creeker.......... I thought you took a trip to the moon...been a month of Sundays since we heard from you. In fact, Matt was the only one that's still around until he moved to West Virginny several months ago. How's things down in the hollow? :D ---------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help identifying EBR
Replies: 11
Views: 852

Re: Need help identifying EBR

Not too smart Mav, posting that picture. A guy your age ought to have more intel. Remember that kid last week when his Dad took a pic of him with the AR in .22 and then posted it on Facebook. YOUR A BAD DADDY! :D :D -------------------Sixgun Oh! On identifying the gun..............looks like a Ubert...
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone reload the .338 Lapua Magnum?
Replies: 11
Views: 431

Re: Anyone reload the .338 Lapua Magnum?

Kid,
For display purposes, the only thing you need is a 33 caliber bullet to which the case neck can be resized a hair with about any die. (In order to hold the bullet---or you could just glue it)-------------6
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the Best Wife (thank you, God)
Replies: 6
Views: 514

Re: the Best Wife (thank you, God)

Ha! Good idea. When I had chickens and found old eggs I would save them and throw 'em in people cars I did not like.------------------6
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did find some .22 LR today
Replies: 20
Views: 1495

Re: Did find some .22 LR today

Next time you see those .22s take a picture. Might be the closest some folks will get for a while. :lol: My guy tells me it will be about a year for normalcy to return...............as long as there are no other "issues". The situation is better here in the East. Most quality gun shops wi...
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: it's only money
Replies: 11
Views: 824

Re: it's only money

What's the Point? OI, Its just a personal thingy with me. Everyone has a bit of hate somewhere in their mind and for reasons that don't make any sense to others, they refuse to let go of them. I have no jap guns because every time I think of the treatment our soldiers got in WW2 from them, I burn u...
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TADA!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 782

Re: TADA!!!!!

#1) I'd say anyone who has more than 5800 posts ain't got a life or he's a trucker with lots of time on his hands. Go chase those lot lizards! :D #2) Congrates pal. In all reality, for anyone to last that long shows we have a great board with a tad of respect (not me) for one another. Interesting su...
by Sixgun
Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: it's only money
Replies: 11
Views: 824

Re: it's only money

KWK wrote: Uberti offers most of the elements already: pistol grip, half magazine, color case frames. All that's missing is the full round barrel.

Yea, But the most important thing that's missing is the little lettering that says, "New Haven, Conn."
by Sixgun
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Learned the truth about cast bullets
Replies: 27
Views: 3060

Re: Learned the truth about cast bullets

Ha! I logged exactly 8,000 rds last year (not counting .22 rimfire) and about 7,999 of them were cast...............................................But..............I have heard that Glocks are a no-no with cast. Never having one of these guns, I just don't know. I do know you can buy replacement ba...
by Sixgun
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 downs another.
Replies: 24
Views: 1745

Re: 357 downs another.

Ahhhhh........another job well done! I gotta laugh as the expression on your face shows great satisfaction as in "I got you, you ***." :D ------------------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts and Photos of the 32 W.C.F. (32-20)
Replies: 31
Views: 4827

Re: Thoughts and Photos of the 32 W.C.F. (32-20)

Kirk, Another nice one! :D The famous cast bullet shooter, Frank Marshall (who Jack Kort turned me onto) said, "There's something to be said about the plain base cast bullet at 1400 fps." That's what 5.5 gr. of Unique with the Lyman 3118 does and in 40 years of playing with the 32-20, I ha...
by Sixgun
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Computer question
Replies: 44
Views: 4367

Re: Computer question

We just bought a new 'puter and its the last one I'm buying. From here on in, its going to be an Apple Tablet. They don't get virus's.----------6 uh, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9355995/Apple-drops-virus-immunity-claim-for-Macs.html apples get viruses too most of it has to do with b...
by Sixgun
Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Computer question
Replies: 44
Views: 4367

Re: Computer question

We just bought a new 'puter and its the last one I'm buying. From here on in, its going to be an Apple Tablet. They don't get virus's.----------6
by Sixgun
Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!
Replies: 33
Views: 3069

Re: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!

"Freedom" is just another word, for "nothing left to lose"............................ :roll: . Hey Pete, for real...think 'about it. Here we are, a bunch of levergunners, all claiming to be right wing conservatives, busting down on people selling their stuff at a huge profit. W...
by Sixgun
Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do cars just catch fire on their own...?
Replies: 33
Views: 2232

Re: Why do cars just catch fire on their own...?

My neighbors car went up in flames this morning . I had never seen a car fire before , lots of flames and smoke . Yea, its amazing. A guy's car at work caught fire (started under the hood) and like, in no time, the entire car was engulfed in flames. 20 minutes later the only thing left was the stee...
by Sixgun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!
Replies: 33
Views: 3069

Re: Seriously? And there's bids on it too!!

Hey! I think the seller is a bright individual. He is doing what is usually only allowed in the U.S. of A.............capitalizing. :D There's no law that says anyone has to buy it at that price. America is great like no other as there is a seat for every azz. Think freedom......freedom.......freedo...
by Sixgun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mud Seasons coming!
Replies: 16
Views: 718

Re: Mud Seasons coming!

ooooooooo, your getting me excited with the pic of you "jeepin". I bet you have an old SA Colt on the seat next to you and possibly and "old Win" in the back. :D If you going "muddin", you had better get your Goodyear MTR "mudders" on there, but I think the Mi...
by Sixgun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Dad passed away this morn.
Replies: 96
Views: 7813

Re: My Dad passed away this morn.

Bro, Go. Whatever the case, it will give YOU closure and with that, comes piece of mind. There will be plenty of eyes upon you and by not showing up, others will say, "I figured". You rise above that and go, hold your head high, mind your own spoken words, say the proper inner dialog, and ...
by Sixgun
Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 2006

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver...

awp101 wrote: Bored with it already, eh? How about a battlepack of South African .308 for it? :wink: :lol:

mmmmmmmmmmmm.............OK, if you have the M1A to go along with it or $1,500, whichever comes first. :D It would sell for 2 g's.-----------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver-update
Replies: 23
Views: 2006

Re: Thinking about a small cap and ball revolver...

Here, I'm tired of it already. Takes too long to load this antique junk. Made in '73...1873. 1862 Colt ...Blue Book----------------me
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by Sixgun
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barter system
Replies: 10
Views: 640

Re: Barter system

Yeah, ammo and loading supplies are like money. No matter how much you have it's not enough, and the more you have the more you think you need. I remember what I thought was "enough" ten years ago and just laugh now. Even when I have more than I need I don't want to use it in times like t...
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 SRC
Replies: 7
Views: 557

Re: 1886 SRC

Malamute,
I remember when those Lyman 56's were common. Don't see 'em anymore. In my opinion, the classiest receiver sight ever made.----------6
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabela's Had A Bunch Of EBRs
Replies: 12
Views: 798

Re: Cabela's Had A Bunch Of EBRs

we're all BROKE...i think many spent at least 3 years worth of "gun allowance"... :( Ha! I was just thinking the same thing. When all this stuff started to hit the fan, I was watching guys buying a half dozen Colt AR's at the same time, silently laughing that most of these guns will be ba...
by Sixgun
Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pay no attention. Watch for earthquake though.
Replies: 31
Views: 3045

Re: Pay no attention. Watch for earthquake though.

Don't matter if your wrong or not, just the thought of all those leftists taking a big swim brings joy to my heart. Of course, I'm sure Old Savage will be vacationing inland a bit, just over the east side of the fault line.------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do cars just catch fire on their own...?
Replies: 33
Views: 2232

Re: Why do cars just catch fire on their own...?

If its a Beemer, the usual cause is late payments.
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arizona still ranked NUMBER ONE
Replies: 5
Views: 535

Re: Arizona still ranked NUMBER ONE

Yea, I heard that the other day with you guys being #1. Then I heard we (Pa.) is something like 29. Don't know why we are so far down the list as we can do about anything we want except we need a CCW permit. I guess you guys need to be easy on the gun laws with all those beaners sneaking across the ...
by Sixgun
Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barter system
Replies: 10
Views: 640

Re: Barter system

I think you got the better end of that deal. :D

I cannot believe the continued demand for primers, powder, brass, and generally, all reloading components, tools, dies, whatever.

I ought to get off of some of my stash..........na.......too much fun just lookin' at it. :D -----------------6
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surprise! I Found 4lbs Of Lil Gun
Replies: 13
Views: 1682

Re: Surprise! I Found 4lbs Of Lil Gun

4 lb Lil Gun? That's strange. Most little guns weigh around a pound, maybe a pound and a half.

Blue Dot? I thought those people who ran 7 elevens had red dots. :D ------------6
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choosing a Blackhawk?
Replies: 25
Views: 1627

Re: Choosing a Blackhawk?

Old Savage wrote:
I think this is sort of a myth, unless a 300 gr at 1750 fps somehow loses effectiveness against a mad 140 lb deer.

Who here has shot the big stuff in NA with a 45 pistol???
Ha! No big stuff but plenty of deer and a few car fenders, TV's, alarm clocks, etc. :D
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92, broken forearm band screw.
Replies: 23
Views: 6092

Re: Rossi 92, broken forearm band screw.

If its a Rossi, you can use bailing wire. Just wrap it around about 3 times.--------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you do with your ATV
Replies: 22
Views: 1874

Re: What do you do with your ATV

This will do better, plus it has a heater. :D
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Like Doc, I prefer [/power] :D
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by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GunsAmerica vs. GunBroker - also - selling gold coins?
Replies: 15
Views: 1938

Re: GunsAmerica vs. GunBroker - also - selling gold coins?

Doc,
Don't know about selling the guns but I am paying $1,000 per ounce of gold. :D ------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Online auction lesson learned - Not again anytime soon
Replies: 14
Views: 1038

Re: Online auction lesson learned - Not again anytime soon

As you know, you blew it. Consider that a lesson learned in the "School Of Hard Knocks". We have all been there.--------------Sixgun
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choosing a Blackhawk?
Replies: 25
Views: 1627

Re: Choosing a Blackhawk?

A hard cast 250 gr. bullet at 1200 fps will easily kill anything in NA. Both the Ruger 45 and 44 will do that easily about 50,000 times each.
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3546

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

I thought I'd just interject something to further stir the pot. The Hi-Point pistols are the most traced pistols out there. In fact, the shop at which I work has had 5 traces in 5 years and only 1 was NOT a Hi Point. This has nothing to do with their quality perse, but is likely linked to their pri...
by Sixgun
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi Point missed opportunity?
Replies: 47
Views: 3546

Re: Hi Point missed opportunity?

Junk is junk and always will be junk. This includes HiPoints, Bersa, Ravens, old top breaks, even Russian Nagants. :D -----------Sixgun Wait a minute! "old top breaks"!?! Now you have gone too far! I 100% EXCLUDE the Smith & Wessons. I have one made the year Billy the Kid was killed a...