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- Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3290
Re: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
Shrapnel: That's too many way cool guns for just one feller to own! :D Can't wait to hear would find when you and Mike slug the bore and maybe do a Cerrosafe chamber cast. That .40-90 SBN has always intrigued me, but there was always a worry it would be a hard caliber to get to shoot well, what the...
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading brass shotshells?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2510
Re: Loading brass shotshells?
You can mess around with the fragile old shotgun shells, or bite the bullet once and get these machined, solid brass shells that make the whole process easy. These shells have a machined primer pocket to accommodate 209 shotgun primers. I load them on a Mec 600 Jr. press and they are easy to load. I...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3290
Re: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
That's a wonderful find. You're now the curator of a museum piece. Owen I have several museum pieces already, this will fit in nicely... This is an original 1876 in 45-75 that was sold from W. F. Sheard's store in Livingston, Montana, in the late 1880's. http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bri...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Investment firearms - to be shot.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1565
Re: Investment firearms - to be shot.
I buy all the collectible guns I can get my hands on. The first rule of thumb is to envision how hard it will be to sell it later, when you find something else better. My recommendation on a Colt SAA in 357 is to pass. If it is something you have wanted all your life, O.K. but a SAA in 357 is almost...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new Venturino book ... i wish anyway
- Replies: 3
- Views: 732
Re: new Venturino book ... i wish anyway
Mike is finishing his next book on Military rifles, I'm not sure when he will get it to print. I believe he has it written, just needs final editing...
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are your New Year's Resolutions that are gun related?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3697
Re: What are your New Year's Resolutions that are gun related?
I got mine done...Shrapnel wrote:Buy and extremely rare gun.
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3290
Re: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
Details! Details! What's her twist? PP chamber or grease groove? Groove diameter? Bore diameter? Oh yeah... :oops: sweet looking shooter! :mrgreen: I just got this gun today, I will take it to Mike Venturino's before the end of the week and get it slugged. The Cooper Sharps I have is a paper patch ...
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3290
Re: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
Shrapnel, I have watched Your posts in the last months in awe of Your great collection and always wonder if You knew or ever met Elmer Keith as You live out West?... You and Elmer in the same room would be something to experience.Thanks for the Great Post's and pictures. Never did meet Elmer. I nev...
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3290
A Real Buffalo Rifle Makes it Back to Montana
I had talked to a friend in Alaska about a similar Sharps he had to a Walter Cooper Sharps I have, that was sent to Montana in the late 1870's and customized here. Jeff's rifle actually lettered to Bozeman, Montana Territory in 1878. After some communication and a few months, Jeff sold me the gun. I...
- Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Cost Of Your Reloading Setup
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2783
Re: Replacement Cost Of Your Reloading Setup
I would guess somewhere around $50,000.00 or more... :shock: I can only guess and it would be a couple thousand dollars worth. Late pictures of the organized mess. There are: 2 Dillon 650's, Toolheads for all the various calibers, 1 Dillon 550, 1 Rockchucker, 1 Mec 600 JR 2 Hornady Apex Progressive...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Starting all over again
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3972
Re: Starting all over again
doo doo; doo doo; wee da woo woo
What the hell is this, some kind of Rod Serling "Twilight Zone" thread???
What the hell is this, some kind of Rod Serling "Twilight Zone" thread???
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pheasants
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1790
Re: Pheasants
I love pheasants shot with old guns...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Cost Of Your Reloading Setup
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2783
Re: Replacement Cost Of Your Reloading Setup
That is hard to calculate. If you consider loaded ammunition as well as components and equipment, I would guess somewhere around $50,000.00 or more... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/100_0363.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/100_0492.jpg http://i2...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Hangunner Articles about Colt Single Action Army
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1037
Re: American Hangunner Articles about Colt Single Action Army
Thanks, Markinalpine. Shrapnel, I really like that short barreled piece with the Bisley hammer. Every since I saw the first SAA with a Bisley hammer I was drawn to it. Actually it was in one of Mike V's books. I think Hank Williams, Jr., had one. That is mine now, here is the accompanying letter......
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Osborne, 12 bore side by side
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2502
Re: Osborne, 12 bore side by side
Seems we are! :lol: Your taste in side by sides is impeccable Maybe I should ask about your 16 bores since that is next on my list ? I don't have such plans, I am digging myself out of a hole I got myself in this past week. I am waiting on a real rare and unique piece of Buffalo Hunting history tha...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Action, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, all in one day???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 927
Re: Cowboy Action, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, all in one day???
There is still another one coming next week that will be quite significant...kimwcook wrote:That's some really neat stuff. You've got some great toys.
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Action, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, all in one day???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 927
Re: Cowboy Action, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, all in one day???
Talk about running the gamut. What's the sidelever? Beautiful wood. The levergun looks like a 94 from what I can see. The sidelever is a Custom made 6mm Remington with a Sako L-57 action, Lilja barrel and a nice piece of American Walnut. The lever gun is a Model '92 in 38-40 sold from a gun store i...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cowboy Action, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, all in one day???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 927
Cowboy Action, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, all in one day???
If you get up early in the morning, head East and then North about 120 miles, you can do it all... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/115_2124.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/115_2126.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/115_...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Osborne, 12 bore side by side
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2502
Re: Osborne, 12 bore side by side
I also have a midland hammer 12 bore with 2.5" chambers that 86er reworked and sold to me. It is circa 1880's. WAS my favorite SxS until the last two additions, but still sees lots of shooting I have a nice Hume hammer 12 bore side lever, we must be related somehow... http://i235.photobucket.c...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Osborne, 12 bore side by side
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2502
Re: Osborne, 12 bore side by side
Mike, I guess we not only share a liking for Filson, but fine English doubles as well. I was looking at your Osborne and noticed how close it looks to a Webley I have that was made around the same time. Mine has 2 1/2 inch chambers, but still close in quality of workmanship... http://i235.photobucke...
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Hangunner Articles about Colt Single Action Army
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1037
Re: American Hangunner Articles about Colt Single Action Army
Interesting set of articles. I didn't realize he had written them. After looking at the pictures, I realized that a few of those guns pictured, have migrated from his safe to mine...
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are your New Year's Resolutions that are gun related?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3697
Re: What are your New Year's Resolutions that are gun related?
Buy and extremely rare gun.
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Young woman who chased a grizzly on horseback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1375
Re: Young woman who chased a grizzly on horseback
This reminds me of a Chihuahua chasing a Rottweiler until the Rottweiler turns on the Chihuahua.. The only thing the Chihuahua can hope for is that the Rottweiler chokes on him...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reloaders - Some Tips for Your Dillon 550B and XL650s
- Replies: 6
- Views: 557
Re: Reloaders - Some Tips for Your Dillon 550B and XL650s
I do need some help, but it would be if I could get another person to pull one of the handles I am not currently using...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 9276
Re: What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?
I have a bunch. Most from the 1880's, but the earliest is a Sharps 1874 shipped to Bozeman, Montana Territory in 1877... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/114_2007.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/100_3878.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee20...
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Springfield 1903 ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2114
Re: Springfield 1903 ?
They are a great varmint rifle...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scope comparison shopping - research
- Replies: 6
- Views: 669
Re: Scope comparison shopping - research
Too often we forget about what is already out there and still quite serviceable. Zeiss Diavari scopes are better than the mainstay scopes on the market at the same price. I watch for German, Not Conquest, Zeiss Diavari 3-9X36 scopes and you can find them for around $500.00 once in awhile. They are c...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smoked turkey recipes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1320
Re: Smoked turkey recipes
No marinate necessary. Just season the turkey, smoke it for about 45 minutes on a smoker grill, let it set for 2 days in the fridge, allowing that smoke to penetrate the bird, then finish it in an oven, in a bag. I have won awards with nothing more than this smoker-grill, Lawry's seasoned salt and M...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Legendary Frontiersman '94 38-55 brass?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1125
Re: Legendary Frontiersman '94 38-55 brass?
I've got one (Lengendary Frontiersmen) and I hate to say it, but I haven't even shot it. So I can't say what length of brass to use. I bought some off another levergunner and it's the long stuff. Kim, I talked to Mike Venturino last week and he said he hadn't heard from you on the letter for that S...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MY 'New' Winchester 1892
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3774
Re: MY 'New' Winchester 1892
I'd think twice before "hunting" a piece of eye candy like your model 92 though. Do you think it's too pretty to hunt? NO! If you can't hunt with it, get rid of it. I took this gun all the way to Alaska and back, bear hunting. My son shot this bear with it. It is an original 1876 with ori...
- Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bragging On My Son
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2148
Re: Bragging On My Son
It is hard not to be proud of your son...My oldest went to school in Civil Engineering, on a basketball scholarship. He played 4 years of college basketball and still graduated with a 3.85 in Civil Engineering. He took a job with the Forest Service in Alaska and was responsible for the roads in the ...
- Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8429
Re: What guns have you let go? That you miss.
I have some, but there are two I wish I still had. A Westley Richards 10 gauge hammer gun and a Sako Deluxe 30-06 that I killed a ton of game with. The Westley Richards is gone for good, but I am working on getting "Old Meat in the Pot" back and hope to get that done sometime this winter.....
- Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gotta buy some more guns
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1416
Re: Gotta buy some more guns
I have a Liberty Lincoln series safe and it is a great safe for both theft and fire protection. The number they tell you for guns is purely arbitrary. My safe was made for 46 and I can easily get over 50... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/100_0573.jpg http://i235.photobucket...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: December Striper Fishing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2259
Re: December Striper Fishing
December fishing here is a bit colder, no Stripers, but there are Rainbows...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A shot of Wild Turkey in hand,here is to all Levergunners
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1558
Re: A shot of Wild Turkey in hand,here is to all Levergunners
I thought it said a shot wild turkey in hand...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why we love traditional levers.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6380
Re: Why we like traditional levers.
I grew up as a son of an American cowboy. He had a levergun and used it as a tool. I then watched Westerns growing up and all I ever wanted was a real levergun and a Colt. When I was in second grade, I got a Mattel Shootin' Shell and for almost 50 years, it hasn't stopped. I don't know when I will g...
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: QuickLoad - More Kudos - Load Development
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2086
Re: QuickLoad - More Kudos - Load Development
I know I have those charts somewhere in my reloading room...
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Camera!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2807
Re: New Camera!
Howdy Shrapnel....I'm having a hard time believing the clarity of a digital pic. This camera beats my Pentax...never though it posiible. Your pics are beautiful Pard. :wink: Any advice? Never liked digitals, in music I could hear that millisecond delay in the reproduction...always liked analogs bet...
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Camera!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2807
Re: New Camera!
Click on the bear and see a video, the rest are taken with the same Canon Power Shot SD4500 IS camera. Way easy to use and takes great photos. These things have more features than you can use, but they do take great pictures... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/th_MVI_0035.jpg...
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Late season mixed bag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 893
Re: Late season mixed bag
Shrapnel, all we have around here is blue, franklin, & ruffled grouse and a few ptarmigan. danny Pheasant hunters are all about pheasants and I like them too, but when it comes to the best of the best, you can't beat the mountain grouse for eating, and I shoot them with anything I can get my ha...
- Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 12/30/11 Range report update...My First Cowboy Rifle
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3787
Re: My First Cowboy Rifle
This is my first, a Mattel "Shootin' Shell" I got way back in second grade. Until you shoot one of these, you don't realize how cheap it is to shoot real guns. "Shootin' Shell" ammo is about $60.00/pack of 2 shells and 6 projectiles, and that is if you can even find it... http://...
- Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Late season mixed bag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 893
Re: Late season mixed bag
Good shooting, see any huns :mrgreen: danny Got a couple, but that was another day, a classic double on Huns with a Classic Double... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/113_1883.jpg "Hit a few birds", for sure Shrapnel. Looks like you had a fine time and came home wi...
- Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Late season mixed bag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 893
Late season mixed bag
It was 2 below this morning when we left, but the season isn't much longer. It is nice to get out and watch the dog work and still hit a few birds...
- Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning B-92
- Replies: 58
- Views: 21714
Re: Browning B-92
at least that is what I think it said. After reading about the praises of this Gun on here I finally saw one in a Gun Store today.It was a new looking Gun with only a couple dings in the stock. Didn't look like it had even been fired. It is 357 cal which would be fine with Me. I didn't see any safe...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spending time with my son in the woods
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2370
Re: Spending time with my son in the woods
Shrapnel, Nice post!! That is my goal for my son as well as my daughters is to get them to see the outdoors as I do. If I could get here to stay awake. Although in here defense she was away to nationals for marching band the day before and traveled all night by bus. Still insisted on hunting with h...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spending time with my son in the woods
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2370
Re: Spending time with my son in the woods
Then... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/turkeywithboys.jpg Now... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/109_1112.jpg Then... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/ReidwithGarand.jpg Now... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridger...
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pocket Watches
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3872
Re: Pocket Watches
The elk was from Jack Creek, Montana, near Ennis. That was a long time ago...jkbrea wrote:Beautiful watch and I like the elk ivories on the chain. Where'd you hunt the bull. That's a great rack.
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dont miss out on this one!!!!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2688
Re: dont miss out on this one!!!!!
Just curious, but what's a reconditioned 1886 in this kind of shape actually worth? Thanks, Oly I would guess that gun would bring $2500.00 to $3000.00 to the right person, I wouldn't want it for anything over $1200.00 to $1500.00. As far as Hank, it may help the value if there is a letter in his n...
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dont miss out on this one!!!!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2688
Re: dont miss out on this one!!!!!
That means nothing, I have 3 of his guns and that extra value won't buy you a box of Cheerios...
- Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dont miss out on this one!!!!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2688
Re: don't miss out on this one!!!!!
$12,000.00 is way too much for a reconditioned gun. There is a difference between reconditioned and restored. This isn't restored by a long shot. The wood color is not original, the reblue is over slight pitting on the right side of the receiver and a second year gun would have a color/case receiver...