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by marlinman93
Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damascus Sheath Knife Question
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

Re: Damascus Sheath Knife Question

Or if you're cleaning fish at the edge of a stream, and don't want to lose it in the stream! Not often I wish I had a lanyard, so I don't put them on knives with a hole, nor do I put a hole in the handles of knives I build. Here's a picture of my latest built Damascus sheath knife, with ivory handle...
by marlinman93
Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .32-20 Marlin ??
Replies: 17
Views: 1770

Re: .32-20 Marlin ??

In your description I never saw mention of the bore condition? If it's got a good bore, I'd still make an offer on it. If the bore is questionable, then that would be the killer for me. Just too expensive to have it relined to make a good shooter.
by marlinman93
Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Truck Gun Security
Replies: 14
Views: 1343

Re: Truck Gun Security

I personally wouldn't leave anything I cared to lose in my truck while away for very long. Really doesn't matter if it's a rifle, camera, or whatever. Unless I had something similar to a gun safe bolted to the floor, I'd consider anything I left for long as fair game to crooks. Out of sight helps, b...
by marlinman93
Mon Dec 21, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First gun?
Replies: 45
Views: 4622

Re: First gun?

First gun I wanted was a 1890 Winchester pump I saw at a local sporting goods store as a kid. The old gentleman at the gun counter let me hold it, although I was only about 13 yrs. old. It was $85, and not a creampuff, just a nice old gun. He told me to bring my dad in, and he would talk to him. We ...
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering Mike D.
Replies: 24
Views: 3128

Re: Remembering Mike D.

Haven't been around here for quite some time, so didn't know of MikeD's passing. Sorry to read it, as he was one of the good guys.
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for FFL's (or others)
Replies: 8
Views: 635

Re: Question for FFL's (or others)

If bought and sold through an FFL dealer, the whole thing is moot point. You are not "involved" in the business, as the dealer's FFL covers that. As long as you can involve a dealer, and still turn a profit, then it's your decision. There are things that bring up red flags though, and you ...
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers
Replies: 34
Views: 4512

Re: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers

A Hi Standard derringer in .22 Mag has been my go to gun for many years when I need something very small. I try to carry the most stopping power I can most of the time, but in certain weather or clothing conditions, it's not possible to conceal larger handguns. As for noise levels. Anyone who's ever...
by marlinman93
Wed May 06, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
Replies: 69
Views: 6200

Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O

So let me get this straight; so I don't misread the OP's original thoughts. Let's all ignore rude people, or block them, so those who are rude can continue to be rude? Heaven forbid that people might conduct themselves in a gentlemanly manner, or be respectful to others on a internet forum! And by a...
by marlinman93
Wed May 06, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303 Savage
Replies: 14
Views: 1815

Re: 303 Savage

Used to have several Savage 99 and 95 lever guns in .303 Savage, and shot them all. Wasn't too hard to find brass or loaded ammo 20 years ago, but now it's tough to find. Best brass around was Jamison .303, but they only make occasional runs now. You might contact them and ask when they plan another...
by marlinman93
Wed May 06, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making 33 Winchester Brass
Replies: 15
Views: 5648

Re: Making 33 Winchester Brass

Does anyone actually make the brass head stamped 33WCF... I believe Jamison does. I got some awhile back from an outfit in Maryland I believe called "Quality Cartridge" . At the time I had guns for the 33 , 38-56 , 40-65 and 45-70 so I didn't want a bunch of different stuff that was all h...
by marlinman93
Wed May 06, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is what 6 Deployments since 9/11 looks like...
Replies: 9
Views: 1023

Re: This is what 6 Deployments since 9/11 looks like...

Please send him my thanks for his service! My son-in-law is also career Navy, and has too many in country missions to count. Seems like for awhile he was over there every other month, and we never knew when he was leaving, or when he'd return. The last couple years have really slowed down for him, a...
by marlinman93
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making 33 Winchester Brass
Replies: 15
Views: 5648

Re: Making 33 Winchester Brass

I also make .33 Win brass from .45-70, but don't own forming dies. I start by running annealed .45-70 brass into my .44-77 die set. Then run them into my .40-65 die, and finally into my .38-56 die, and then the .33 Win dies. This works great for me, and I've used the same system for decades.
by marlinman93
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobbys , Here are a couple pictures
Replies: 27
Views: 2517

Re: Hobbys , Here are a couple pictures

Chuck,
Looks like you're putting your retirement to good use! Hope you have many years of doing projects like these beautiful knives!
by marlinman93
Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hammer SXS ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1855

Re: Hammer SXS ?

When I hunted with a SxS I carried it loaded, but not cocked. If my dog got birdy, I'd cock both hammers and slowly approach until they flushed. It's really not feasible to carry them unloaded, or carry them uncocked or cocked. It's just not possible to cock, shoulder, and aim at a fleeing bird, and...
by marlinman93
Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeep Chief Concept.
Replies: 39
Views: 2922

Re: Jeep Chief Concept.

Where's the concept part? Looks like they just slightly reworked an older Jeep Wagoneer.
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by marlinman93
Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Much ReFinishing Should You Do?
Replies: 18
Views: 1122

Re: How Much ReFinishing Should You Do?

How much finishing or work you do not only depends on the value of the gun, but even more the present condition. Regardless of the value, if it's a total wreck, there's not much you can do to it to improve it, that wont make it better. If you have a gun worth thousands, then you need to look at it c...
by marlinman93
Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An old takedown rifle case - custom or factory?
Replies: 5
Views: 657

Re: An old takedown rifle case - custom or factory?

Marlin offered cases for takedown models in their old catalogs. They were not made by Marlin, but like many items they were made by others and sold through Marlin. I have several that came with Marlin takedowns, and one is hand written inside the flap "1893 Marlin .25-26".
by marlinman93
Thu Aug 28, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pressure Spike in Smokeless Powders
Replies: 73
Views: 46168

Re: Pressure Spike in Smokeless Powders

Some very good information here, and I like that nobody is getting their panties in a twist either! ;) I would just add that in over 30 years of owning and reloading old single shot and repeating rifles, I've used BP once, and wasn't all that excited about it. In these many decades I've used smokele...
by marlinman93
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 25-21
Replies: 16
Views: 1028

Re: Marlin 25-21

The .25-21 Stevens (the straight ctg.) was also chambered in Ballard rifles, which at one time or another chambered just about every blackpowder cartridge there ever was. Most were made, and marked, by Marlin.... A very rare chambering for a Ballard, and so far I haven't seen one in 35 years of col...
by marlinman93
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pronghorn doe with horns
Replies: 7
Views: 589

Re: Pronghorn doe with horns

Nice Ballard, rebarreled with a big heavy round barrel that must really tame the recoil!
by marlinman93
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up an 1882 Ballard today!
Replies: 6
Views: 737

Re: Picked up an 1882 Ballard today!

Love the Fokti link titled "1892 Ballard"! Especially funny since the last Ballard left the factory in 1891.
by marlinman93
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I rejoin the ranks of the employed
Replies: 44
Views: 3450

Re: I rejoin the ranks of the employed

Congratulations David! Glad you got the job, and hope it works out! I spent most of my adult life worried about whether there would be work next week or next month. Just the nature of construction. The last 3+ years have been pure bliss since retirement!
by marlinman93
Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting trips
Replies: 28
Views: 2357

Re: Hunting trips

Great report! I didn't realise anyone had a riflle season earlier than we have here in Oregon! I've always wished our's was later, but now at least I know we're not the earliest!
Your buck looks pretty much like the one I took this year.
by marlinman93
Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 94 in .44-40 in the classifieds
Replies: 13
Views: 1657

Re: FS in NC - Marlin 94 in .44-40

Good info jdad. Only thing I would add is that all the musket receivers that were reworked to rifles were also restamped with a new serial number, so besides the groove from the old swivel base, the font size on the serial numbers was much larger than earlier Marlins, or later. I've never observed a...
by marlinman93
Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oregon Arms Collectors BIG SHOW 8/25-8/26
Replies: 7
Views: 964

Re: Oregon Arms Collectors BIG SHOW 8/25-8/26

[quote="Udy"]
If the internet source I found is correct it should have been born in 1937.


he's gotta be twice that old at least! ;)
Wish I could have made the show, but I was having too much fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3jpxPKD ... r_embedded
by marlinman93
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Semiauto trail gun
Replies: 71
Views: 6083

Re: Semiauto trail gun

I have two semiautos that I use as "trail guns". One is a little S&W P22 that fits in my back pocket and goes along when I know I'm pretty sure I wont have any large animal conffrontations. I think I'm one of the few whose had excellent service from this model, as I hear people often c...
by marlinman93
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Little Fishing At Westport, WA
Replies: 22
Views: 2728

Re: A Little Fishing At Westport, WA

I'm not buying the fish story.;) All I see is a picture of you on a boat, and nobody's haulin in any fish!:)
by marlinman93
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has to do with OS's wrecked truck!
Replies: 17
Views: 1455

Re: Has to do with OS's wrecked truck!

Not sure about the newer Toyota trucks, as mine was a '84 4x4 that I sold last year after many enjoyable years. The frame on mine was stouter than any late model truck I've ever looked at, and by no means a lightweight vehicle! The truck weighed in at around 3800 lbs. and with the light body and 4 c...
by marlinman93
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894 vs Marlin 1893 -- Depth of Rifling?
Replies: 3
Views: 1072

Re: Winchester 1894 vs Marlin 1893 -- Depth of Rifling?

I don't know much about Win. rifling, but Ballard style rifling was pretty deep on the 1893 Marlin in .38-55 or .32-40. Not all Ballard style rifling was as deep though. The 1894 Marlins in .44-40 seemed to be similar, but shallower.
by marlinman93
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Win 1894
Replies: 13
Views: 1849

Re: Interesting Win 1894

Bert for years has indicated he had some "special" connection to the Cody Museum, without saying what exactly that connection was. He's spoken freely about having "run of the place" access to data that "others can't access". I would guess it's nothing more than a Pahask...
by marlinman93
Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Follow Up To Harley Post - New Scoot
Replies: 35
Views: 2574

Re: Follow Up To Harley Post - New Scoot

.. what is with the new trend in boxy airline approved saddlebags recently? I understand the new bags are easily removed, but seems they could do that and not have them looking like a square box. Bikes like that, designed to be 'adventure-touring' (aka off-road) rigs, have hard-use bags. They have ...
by marlinman93
Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clint Eastwood 82
Replies: 28
Views: 4612

Re: Clint Eastwood 82

I love all the early eastwood westerns. but Unforgiven is probably my favorite of them all.
by marlinman93
Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Follow Up To Harley Post - New Scoot
Replies: 35
Views: 2574

Re: Follow Up To Harley Post - New Scoot

The new bike if gorgeous Blaine! A real work of art, but what is with the new trend in boxy airline approved saddlebags recently? Used to be saddlebags matched the bike and looked great. I understand the new bags are easily removed, but seems they could do that and not have them looking like a squar...
by marlinman93
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
Replies: 80
Views: 8339

Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?

Watched the whole series and enjoyed it very much. Didn't have any trouble understanding the language, even with the heavy drawl of that area. If the movie is an accurate portrayal of what happened I think the feud was born from Anse's desertion from the CSA. But I really think Randall McCoy was irr...
by marlinman93
Thu May 31, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hopkins and Allen falling block 12ga - project material?
Replies: 12
Views: 3025

Re: Hopkins and Allen falling block 12ga - project material?

No, they aren't strong enough for CF cartridge, and $175 is too much for one that's original, let alone one that's been reworked. When I see decent originals at local shows they usually have price tags of around $150 on them.
by marlinman93
Thu May 10, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's a lever but , only one shot at a time.
Replies: 19
Views: 2621

Re: It's a lever but , only one shot at a time.

All guns are fun, but shooting a pretty gun is more fun!
by marlinman93
Thu May 10, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Davis Gun Museum in Claremore, Ok. where Will Rodgers was fr
Replies: 7
Views: 1267

Re: Davis Gun Museum in Claremore, Ok. where Will Rodgers was fr

Spent a day there back about 7 yrs. ago when I was visiting my brother on vacation. I liked it even more than the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody! The number and variety of guns was impressive! Fee was a donation back then, and we were happy to donate!
by marlinman93
Mon May 07, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you buy the same guns over and over?
Replies: 36
Views: 2986

Re: Do you buy the same guns over and over?

I don't find myself attracted to much outside of the pre WWI era Marlin lever actions, and old singleshot rifles from the same era. Haven't purchased much in the way of old Marlins that I kept in quite some time, but still always on the lookout for the old singleshots!
by marlinman93
Mon May 07, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Fishing Lake Anna Virginia 5-5-12
Replies: 14
Views: 2259

Re: Bow Fishing Lake Anna Virginia 5-5-12

We used to do a lot o bowfishing for carp when I was young. In the spring when the waters were high the carp around here would swim up the flooded ruts of old roads and we waded the roads to shoot them. Got some really large ones on occasion that went over 20 lbs.
by marlinman93
Mon May 07, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anybody care why I don't post much anymore?
Replies: 71
Views: 7823

Re: Does anybody care why I don't post much anymore?

Hope you're feeling better soon Joe! As bad as it seems, keep your chin up and try to make the best of life! Remember there are those who have it worse. My neighbor was riding his bike last year to keep in shape after retiring. He had a heart attack and died while riding home. As long as your breath...
by marlinman93
Mon May 07, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys been on a cruise?
Replies: 56
Views: 5507

Re: Any of you guys been on a cruise?

I've never been on one and I doubt I ever will. Just not my idea of fun personally. I'd rather spend the money on a trip to some remote resort in the mountains, or traveling the USA.
by marlinman93
Mon May 07, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the gun you have longed over?
Replies: 62
Views: 5864

Re: What's the gun you have longed over?

I always thought a Rigby Ballard with a Malcolm scope would be nice!:) I'd even settle for one without the scope if I had too! ;)

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by marlinman93
Mon May 07, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearm maintenance for unused guns.
Replies: 12
Views: 1286

Re: Firearm maintenance for unused guns.

I think a lot depends on the environment they're stored in. I've got guns I haven't fired in over ten years, but they look and function as well as those I've fired recently. My safes are in a room in my home where the environment is pretty well controlled, and humidity is low. I simply clean and oil...
by marlinman93
Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: disgusted
Replies: 28
Views: 3688

Re: disgusted

The gunsmith should have tweaked that lever down to match the contour of the grip. They bend without much effort and I assume he bent it down becasue the sear disconnect wasn't getting depressed, which stopped the firing pin from moving forward. Problem is he went a bit over to make it work, and sho...
by marlinman93
Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We need Joe Miller
Replies: 28
Views: 1423

Re: We need Joe Miller

Aloha Friends, thank you for your perseverance, I have replied in the classifieds thread. OS I moved off Maui after my parents passing 4 years ago, and now on Oahu in the old house I was raised. Miss Maui and my friends there like crazy. Oahu is a overcrowded rat race, not the same place I grew up ...
by marlinman93
Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Caliber Less Than 100 Years Old
Replies: 41
Views: 3768

Re: No Caliber Less Than 100 Years Old

Well I for one need to have a couple that are newer than 100 yrs. old. I've been a fan of the old .22-250 since I was old enough to read about it, and since it's roots are as a wildcat in the 30's I can't stick to the 100 year rule. I've also been a fan of the parent cartridge the .250 sav. which is...
by marlinman93
Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The heart and history of this forum.
Replies: 72
Views: 6023

Re: The heart and history of this forum.

I don't see as many pure gun questions or threads as there were years ago. Doesn't really bother me, as I open those that look interesting, and pass over those that don't. I think what some people lack is enough willpower to pass over what doesn't interest them. They open everything, then get irrita...
by marlinman93
Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Pitchy Plane Project
Replies: 194
Views: 15547

Re: The Pitchy Plane Project

Almost hate to encourage you Pitchy, but here goes! The wing needs to have some shape, so the bottom side is concave and will effect more lift. Then a longer tow rope to allow you to be farther back so the tow vehicle isn't blocking most of the air needed to create lift. And finally a flatter field ...
by marlinman93
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your best lever action deer picture
Replies: 39
Views: 6220

Re: Your best lever action deer picture

Ok this gets back to a previous post of discussion on whether a singleshot with a lever is a "lever action", but I'll post it anyway 'cause it's my favorite! In the field, forgot to get the gun in the pic! Too much excitement! :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/hunt06b.jpg...