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by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - need the name of a firearm
Replies: 18
Views: 2180

OT - need the name of a firearm

For the life of me, I can not remember the name of this handgun. It is round in shape, with the barrel coming out of the circumference of the handle/frame/mechanism. It was a little pocket pistol around the turn of the 19th-20th century. Fired by squeezing the lever opposite the barrel. .22 caliber ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT COMBO - Korean War Buddies
Replies: 9
Views: 1556

I won the Scout Rifle from the KeepAndBearArms.com website raffle a few years ago. As I told my wife, "tickets were only $20!" (I forgot the part about buying five of them, but I figured it was for a good cause :wink: ) I think they sold 100 tickets so I lucked out. Good to see I am not t...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 9 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

The grips look great in the photo, and they aren't bad, but they just aren't fit particularly well. You can't tell from the photo.

Heck, I'll probably keep them on her - I don't like to alter the guns that belonged to my father... :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boys I sure like the posts on the combos that you have been
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

bfm wrote:So, who has a .45-70 rifle/revolver combo?
BlaineG - he posted on it today! :D

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by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My last OT combo,(really)
Replies: 13
Views: 1771

AJMD429 wrote:You need a Ruger Blackhawk in .30 Carbine to go with that set!
Hmm - have you been peaking at my future posts? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Why I like Dennis Prager (& Burt Pulaski...)
Replies: 6
Views: 936

I read Prager's column every week on www.townhall.com. Prelutsky's column too. He's more humorous than Prager. For that matter, I read weekly (in no particular order): Dennis Prager Burt Prelutsky Mike Adams Thomas Sowell Walter Williams Dinesh D'Souza Oliver North Doug Giles John Stossel Ken Blackw...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with the Lyman DPS II Powder Measure
Replies: 1
Views: 453

I installed the DPS III upgrade kit to my DPS II around the holidays. It has been working like a charm; no problems of any kind. Good luck - let us know what Lyman says!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 1/2" Ruger 22 Mag.
Replies: 20
Views: 2443

Y, I had two old friends, long since past, who would as they said "pack the back country" with mules in the high sierras for one month each summer. They carried two guns on their hips. One would carry a 22 mag and the other a 44 mag. Both were 3 screw rugers. One was for bear protection a...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Big Bore Combo
Replies: 17
Views: 2621

Whew doggie, that is one massive hogleg!!! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT COMBO - Korean War Buddies
Replies: 9
Views: 1556

No comment on the comment... but I really like the picture! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ot- Rarely seen small bore combo.
Replies: 7
Views: 1454

Haven't seen one of those rifles before - very cool! 8) Thanks for sharing!!!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Anyone else in mourning today?
Replies: 22
Views: 3068

OT - Anyone else in mourning today?

Given that today was the dreaded "tax day" that haunts us every year? I finished mine up last month, but this day still just sticks in my crawl - a reminder of how much our government has exceeded it's Constitutional authority, and how much they expect me to pay for such foolishness!!! :ev...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In the spirit of combos - my own OT one
Replies: 7
Views: 1382

Looks like one cool combo to me! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Jimmy Carter
Replies: 52
Views: 7435

I was 12 when the Peanut was elected, and unfortunately only 16 when he got the boot. I would have loved to have voted against that imbecile. I remember the gas lines, double-digit interest rates, inflation and unemployment - not to mention the shame of his foreign policy blunders. You would have th...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 1/2" Ruger 22 Mag.
Replies: 20
Views: 2443

Y Kid - the mag cyl is unused. It is a new model. I look forward to seeing what it will do with the Mag. I have seen before on the site here that there is a difference in accuracy with that ammo. I'm looking forward to your report. Being the cheap so-and-so that I am, I never really got into firing...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My Favorite Combo
Replies: 12
Views: 1715

Dang Ji, I think you named it aptly! Be careful!!! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combo4. Old and New
Replies: 9
Views: 1401

Sweet combo! Looks like they could tell a lot of stories!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Very cool! Didn't see any of the white stuff down here this year - the only day it snowed briefly I was out of town. Darn little of the liquid stuff either - we are still in a drought!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which rifle of yours is your childs favorite?
Replies: 28
Views: 3072

Marlin 1894C in .357 Magnum. Going to be his shortly anyway, but he just loves it!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awesome kids weekend thanks to Levergunners
Replies: 32
Views: 4785

Simply outstanding!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - just got an e-mail from San Diego, Kalifornia
Replies: 25
Views: 3525

Paul -

Prayers up for him and you as well. Please thank him for his service to our fine country!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5 1/2" Ruger 22 Mag.
Replies: 20
Views: 2443

Let the magnum cylinder sit in the safe?

Well - you asked!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70, 1886 takes a huge Nilgai
Replies: 32
Views: 4665

Great picture and great shot Joe! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 9 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1610

Gun combo 9 of 17

Decided to go with another levergun combo for installment # 9 of my 17-part series on gun combos. In case you missed the previous installments, here they are:

“Gun combos 1 of 17â€
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: Synopsis of Islamist Political Control
Replies: 20
Views: 2230

First, my apologies - I started to hijack a post. Second, I won't debate you guys on this, simply because I am ill-prepared and willing to fully admit that. My knowledge of this part of history is not specific enough or of enough breadth to engage competently in such a debate and represent my point ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - NC high school marksmanship team gets (update)
Replies: 15
Views: 2058

Well, at least when my HS terminated the Small Bore Team a couple of dozen years ago, I was able to Liberate my Rifle... Still have it? :D Yep. 1943 Remington 513-T Matchmaster. It's in the safe. I'm shooting it in an NRA small bore match the first weekend of June. Very cool! 8) Only thing better t...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Combo
Replies: 8
Views: 1463

Great guns and photo to boot! That's a heck of a combo!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - NC high school marksmanship team gets (update)
Replies: 15
Views: 2058

Old Ironsights wrote:Well, at least when my HS terminated the Small Bore Team a couple of dozen years ago, I was able to Liberate my Rifle...
Still have it? :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Pocket Constitution, Keep it w/your pocket Gideon
Replies: 6
Views: 895

Great idea!

I keep a pocket Constutition in my company car, and my wife's truck. One in my briefcase. One in my shooting bag. I have several copies of the Constution in my office. Like the Bible, you just can't have enough copies!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couple combos of mine
Replies: 9
Views: 1160

Love 'em - very nature pairing for sure!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "Mare's Leg"
Replies: 28
Views: 4760

I like the kewl factor, not sure I could pay for one though. YK, why don't you buy one and tell us about it, might change my mind. :D I think my combo posts might be leaving the wrong impression with you lads on the disposable income I have at my, well, disposal. A line from a Queen song comes to m...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Walmart panders to Bloomberg - tapes gun sales
Replies: 3
Views: 532

:evil: :evil: :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - one of the ONLY reasons I like being near Chicago
Replies: 13
Views: 1855

Very true - get near the "big town" and you get tons of choices the rest of us just don't have access to.

Still, I'd rather have my guns! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS: Synopsis of Islamist Political Control
Replies: 20
Views: 2230

...As much as I dislike McCain on a number of fronts, he does seem to be the only candidate who understands we are in a war for our very way of life - whether we like it or not, and whether we fight it or not. Islam is not going to rest until it is shattered... or wins... :( Not entirely true... It...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boys I sure like the posts on the combos that you have been
Replies: 7
Views: 1658

You can't be talking about my combos, because my pictures, quite frankly, stink! The guns are nice, but I know the 1:00am shots in the basement have a lot to be desired. As I have said, I am not KirkD, nor ever played him on TV! :wink: I have no problems with a photo album - just don't know how to d...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44M Combo
Replies: 8
Views: 1649

Greats guns and a great picture!!! :D 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My OT Kentucky combo
Replies: 14
Views: 1976

Bee-You-Ti-Ful...! If we limited ALL posts to just "leverguns" we'd be missing alot of interesting stuff. The site's 'flavor' is still leverguns mostly, certainly some of us own 'varmint' rifles and we may post about them incidentally, but the overall flavor is still leverguns. I for one ...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Walmart news..
Replies: 12
Views: 1835

airedaleman wrote:Bloomberg's got his eye on the White House...
Darn it - now I'm going to have nightmares all night long! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Walmart news..
Replies: 12
Views: 1835

Wal-mart sells guns? Where? Rock Hill (SC), though the new store they just opened in Tega Cay (SC) doesn't carry them. One of the stores in SW Charlotte (NC) dropped them a couple years ago. From what I have been told, it is all based on demographics, and whatever else Walmart is, they are kings of...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plastic Pocket Combo Pic
Replies: 9
Views: 1452

That'll do the trick!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny how things work out
Replies: 26
Views: 3174

I am very happy to hear the positive ending, though the principle of the government getting it's grubby little hands in your face demanding taxes on a prize you won simply galls me to no end! :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Shootist (the movie) playing on AMC this week.
Replies: 4
Views: 738

I think I remember crying like a baby the first time I saw this one!
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 8 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1672

Oooh I like that Schofield. Evn better its in .45colt :D Yeah, I like the top breaks, they are just too cool. But I wish they were more in my reach though. The wood on that Chaparral is fantastic. 8) Once again, nice combo. The wood is nice, but it is a laminate. Skin it and you get a pretty nice c...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 7 of 17
Replies: 10
Views: 1418

Andrew wrote:Is that a pump? I didn't know they made a pump gun in .45lc. Very nice. :D
Yep - it's a pump .45 Colt. They also make one in .357 Magnum. A perfect companion to a revolver in either caliber! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 7 of 17
Replies: 10
Views: 1418

Yep....I like this combo...gettin' back to the cowboy stuff! I really ...really want a USFA Lightning....Til I saw the sticker price... Your Taurus is "Slick as whale snot in an ice flow!" Hows the fit and finish? And how does the Hertitage shoot! Last time i went to the Orlando gun show....
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My "go to" hunting, hikeing, COMBO.
Replies: 20
Views: 2832

Best combo I've seen! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 8 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1672

AmBraCol wrote:I was starting to wonder what had happened to today's installment... :D

Sweet combo there. Love the wood on the rifle. :)
I imagine the next several will be posted a bit later each evening. Work is going to get intense - 1Q08 was not kind to the business unit I work in... :(
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My last OT combo,(really)
Replies: 13
Views: 1771

Very cool! 8) I love US military arms!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- Pics of my office. (trains)MORE PICTURES, LOTS more
Replies: 67
Views: 6580

Now that's what I call an "office"!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 8 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1672

Gun combo 8 of 17

Well, my first day back from a week of vacation during my kid’s “spring breakâ€