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I'm waiting too! Just sent off payment last week, so hope to see it by next weekend! Then there's loading ammo, and all the other prep before any shooting starts! Might decide to put it on my display at our annual two day show here at OAC on the 27th-28th of this month. Doesn't quite fit in with my ...

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Wow. That's living history right there, in good hands. Thanks Grizz! I hope I can load it down to tolerable recoil, as I want to shoot this gun a fair amount! I may try loading about 5 cases with full charge of BP, and the 550 gr. bullet, just to "experience" that. But I'm not a recoil fa...

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That's really nice, what isthebore diameter, is it a true .44 caliber? Todd/3leg At this point I can only go by Cartridges of the World, which states the .44-100 Ballard uses a .445" bullet. So halfway between a true .44 and a .45 caliber. The original bullet was somewhere between 500 and 550 ...

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Gary and I have chatted previously, but don't know him personally, and sure he wouldn't remember me. He was extremely helpful in pointing me in the right direction when I was trying to find out information on my 1881 Marlin with "E Flues Bay City" rollstamp on it. Thanks to Gary I was able...

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MarlinMan, I am in my old hometown of Salem. Hadn't thought of the Powder Horn in years until jogged by your Ballard post. I still have most of that ream of paper I got from Joe at the old J. Cunard Company. Joe represented the U.S. in long-range muzzleloading matches in Britain and I believe South...

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That's a spectacular find, MarlinMan. Kelly green with envy here. Years ago, I got to handle a very fine Ballard No. 5 Pacific in a little gun shop in Hillsboro called the Powder Horn. Doubt it is there any more. With the rifle was an old original wide ammo belt and several cases -- .40-90 Everlast...

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I hope I'm up to a new method of loading too! I do have a 290 grain plinker bullet I use in my old Rolling Block in .44-77SBN that is a hollow base design, and might also get tested. But if it's the wrong size, or doesn't fit a paper patch chamber, it wont see any use. Unsure of the weight of the mo...

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One of the pictures sent of the #7 Ballard Long Range.

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I certainly hope for a chamber that could shoot grease groove bullets, but this gun dates to 1875-76 era, so doubt they even had grease groove bullets then. Whatever it is, I wont change it.

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that's outstanding and looks like a lot of fun. very close ballistics to the 45/70/525 from my guide gun. that's a potent round. love the everlasting designation, high expectations for sure. :) The "Everlasting" Ballard cases were heavier wall thickness, designed for people who reloaded t...

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Haven't got the gun in my hands yet, but have a new (to me!) toy coming soon. A Ballard Long Range in .44-100 Ballard Everlasting! http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/674112646/13248367/DSCN5031.jpg Specs are a 2.81" case, with a 535 gr. paper patch bullet, for OAL of 3.75"! The gun is co...

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Although you can pay $300 for the top of the line Harrel's, the same quality goes into the smaller versions also. The Culver 90 is black Teflon coated, and sells for $200 even. When I first got mine, I adjusted it to about 6 different Unique powder charges I often use. Then counted clicks for each c...

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Interesting that their "Schuetzen" model is not recommended for BP. None of the others I looked at had that notation. It's because the Schuetzen model has a smaller capacity, and wont hold enough volume for some black powder charges. Since I don't shoot BP, it's great for my uses. If I ev...

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I personally have the Schuetzen model, as it's got enough capacity for all my cartridges. Each click is .03 grains on mine. But all models are the same quality. The black bodies are a bit less expensive than polished aluminum, but same accuracy. (about $30 less.) http://harrellsprec.com/index.php/pr...

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MM I've eyeballed those for a long time now... I've read that the bench rest boys love them & have also seen favorable comments from bench rest shooters when comparing the charge accuracy to the B&M But the Harrel's is the best for ease of use.. Set up.. repeatability, you name it.. Another...

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Ben_Rumson wrote:That’s why most folks leave them set for a particular load and pick up for cheap more PM for dedicated loads.

If you ever try a Harrel's Precision, you'll never use any other. I mark my loads on the side of the hoppers, and simply click in what I need.

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No comments on the volumetric Belding & Mull? I own a B&M, and they're a very good measure. But they work better with black powder than they do with smokeless. The problem with a B&M is changing the measure tube. It's extremely frustrating to make small adjustments in the B&M measur...

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If I decide to up my reloading game, and volumn, I'll get a nice electronic scale that meters out an exact charge. Those beam balance scales are soooo sloooow.... Don't waste your money. Electronic scales can vary easily with external interference, and give erratic readings. Air flow, fluorescent l...

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Wish I could find someone locally around here who wanted an 8 lb. keg of 296! I'd gladly trade for Unique, even if it was less Unique! I got the 296 from a friend, and don't own anything it's good for.

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Two beautiful displays! That's a lot of time, money, and hard work to put together, and well earned honors! Congratulations!

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I used Lee dippers for the first 5 years I loaded my own. I got great results with them, but once I got some funds saved, I went to a RCBS Uniflow and never used the dippers again. But they certainly can give good uniform loads. I found dippers had the same issues with consistency as the RCBS with t...

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Thanks for looking all. The fit of the breechblock to the barrel is very tight, with zero movement on a fired or unfired (but primed) case. I'll still have a gunsmith check it with headspace gauges though. Here is a cell phone picture of "The Beast" -- which is what I am now calling it: R...

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"The unknown maker added a brass spacer to the mainspring to put that back in the correct position after the bottom tang was bent.... As a result, there is a little “slack” in the hammer and its fit or tightness to the block after it’s been dropped on a snapcap." --Ol' No.7 I have 3 origi...

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My eyes aren't what they used to be either. But I find a good globe front, with a thin post aperture, combined with a peep rear sight, makes a good picture for my shooting.

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It's a #1 military black powder action. It probably didn't have any markings even when new. The short lower tang with no extra stock bolt hole is the giveaway to a military action. Check it out for excess clearance, breechblock not squared to the barrel, loose block and hammer pins, and headspace is...

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Sorry for your loss. I lost a very good old friend many years ago. Never a mention of any troubles, and no health issues. Just decided to end things, with no regard for those who loved him. I wondered for a long time, but finally decided I'd never know.

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When I get a new gun I play with OAL to see what works best. Not only to ensure proper cycling through an action, but also to see what bullet depth seems to give the best accuracy. Sometimes touching the rifling doesn't produce the most accurate load, and a particular gun might shoot better with a d...

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I have two inertia bullet pullers; one RCBS, and another Frankford Arsenal. I also have the RCBS collet puller, and it's too slow, and damages cast lead bullets beyond useful. I prefer either inertia puller, and after years of use, mine are still in great shape. I've figured out how to pull bullets ...

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JerryB wrote:Great work Val, reckon it shoots as good as it looks. The Lord sure did bless you with some fine rifles.

Thank you Jerry! I couldn't argue with your thoughts on the Lord truly blessing me! Sure couldn't own them without Him!

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My dad was born in 1904, and growing up I remember him really liking Vienna sausages! He always took them along on camping or fishing trips, and we would take a break from hiking or fishing, and share a can or two with my brothers and I. I still enjoy them occasionally as a snack, and can't help but...

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Thanks Kirk!

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Batman1939 wrote:That rifle is beautiful now--a real piece of art. Congratulations !! You've really brought her back to life.

Thanks! I was shooting for returning her original look.

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Thanks! I can't take much credit, as I simply filled the barrel holes, reworked the wood, and polished metal out. Al is the true artist with his talent for casehardening, and fine rust bluing! Without his final finishing help, I'd be lost!

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Wife took pity on me, and let me break her no gun parts on the dining room table rule! I assembled the set triggers and breechblock, so she's complete now!

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That sure doesn't look like the same rifle I saw at last month's meeting. Al did his usual top tier work. Was he able to hide the holes in the barrel? I had some help from my friend Bill, a retired tool and die maker. We got fillers peened into the dovetails and D&T'd holes. They aren't invisib...

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Just got a couple packages in the mail today! My freshly rust blued barrel, and case colored receiver from Snowy Mountain Restoration in Montana! Al Springer did his usual fantastic workmanship on the metal! Even went over my draw filing, and got the barrel corners a bit sharper! My pictures don't d...

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A 39a is just not sized to handle a longer .22 Mag cartridge. The action may be able to handle it, but probably as a single shot, as modifying the carrier to function through the cycling would take a pretty advanced gunsmith. Not sure if it's even possible then. Considering the problems Marlin had t...

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Dogs often chew things up because they either bored, or don't get enough time with their owners. Sounds like your dog needs to get tired out, so maybe a lot of time outdoors with whatever he likes to fetch or play with. My Springer used to enjoy chewing things up, so I'd wear her out playing each da...

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Nice ride Blaine! I haven't ridden my street bike in 3 years! Need to sell it too, but already have a couple hotrods, so it wont be replaced with a car. Maybe another gun?

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Got the first one and it locked up on me. Wouldn't take my second choice, so I gave up.

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My favorite old trucks have always been those that used the passenger car style front sheet metal! Something about that style that makes them look classier to my eye, and just prettier. I love the Australian Utes they have offered or made over the years! They seemed to be the inspiration for the For...

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I got my gun today. Really beautiful piece of shooting iron. Sadly, it seems the gun can drop its trigger while the lever is partially open and the action is slightly open. Doesn't need to be in full lockup to fire, it seems. I wonder if this is the trigger safety disabled too or some expensive fix...

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The 1881, 1888, 1889, and very early 1894 Marlins had one piece firing pins. Sometime in 1894 LL Hepburn redesigned the 1894 to change to a 2 piece firing pin so the gun could not be fired if the lever wasn't fully closed. Going back to a one piece firing pin allows the gun to be fired with the leve...

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In between coats of stock finish, and sanding, I filed and sanded all the gouges out of the brass buttplate. Also finish sanded the grip adapter, and then polished them both out with a buffing wheel and some jeweler's rouge. Ready to install when the metal comes back! http://img.photobucket.com/albu...

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I've owned hundreds of Marlin lever actions and all had factory two piece firing pins. I don't shoot CAS, but for my shooting I'm very happy with the factory 2 piece firing pins.

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Thanks Phil! Metal is headed out in today's mail. Hope to get it case colored and blued before our August Collector's display show here. I'd like to add it to my Schuetzen rifle display at the show.

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Purty. Im still not sure what the reason was for reshaping but I've no doubt it was worth it to you knowing your discriminating taste. I know less than nothing about those types of rifles other than they go bang, so I like em. :lol: The squared forearm, with geometric shaped end was very out of pla...

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Got the final shaping and sanding done to the reworked stocks. Using Chromium Trioxide I got the color matched, so I wont need to totally strip the old finish to match it up. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/DSCF4955.jpg Once it's dried for 24 hrs. I can begin touching up with Wipe O...

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Thanks! Trying to make it presentable again.

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I know very little about sailing ships, but older designs like those two always look cool to me!

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