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by barbarossa
Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli trapdoor officers rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 1076

Re: Pedersoli trapdoor officers rifle

Thanks I really like the look of the Pedersoli version though they are a bit pricy
by barbarossa
Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli trapdoor officers rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 1076

Pedersoli trapdoor officers rifle

I m thinking about buying a new gun basically for deer hunting and woods loafing and I m considering the Pedersoli officers trapdoor rifle.Does anyone have any experience with the Pedersoli version? I like the fact it has a set trigger and a rear sight besides having the tang sight
by barbarossa
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 94 sporting rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

Re: Uberti 94 sporting rifle

I just read an article on the Uberti 94 in 38/55 written by Mike Venturino and he was shooting a hand load of 19 grains of western 5744 with a .380 cast bullet from an old RCBS # 38-255-FN
by barbarossa
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti courteney selous stalking rifle
Replies: 2
Views: 431

Uberti courteney selous stalking rifle

I saw one of the new Uberti courteney selous rifles today and though they are kind of butt ugly they might make a good deer rifle especially the new ones chambered for 45/70.After looking at the gun it started me thinking that a ruger no 1 with a properly done prince of Wales grip would look real ni...
by barbarossa
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 94 sporting rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

Re: Uberti 94 sporting rifle

I just adopted the Cimarron/Uberti 94 in .38-55, with 26-inch octagon barrel. I may have a chance to shoot it today and will report. The action is extremely smooth, the hammer simply floats like butter to half cock and full cock and the trigger break is wonderfully clean. I am quite impressed at th...
by barbarossa
Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 94 sporting rifle
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

Uberti 94 sporting rifle

Anyone have a experience with the Uberti 94 sporting rifle? I really like the look of the rifle version
and am thinking of getting one ,
by barbarossa
Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage guns
Replies: 54
Views: 4855

Re: Vintage guns

2ndovc wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:23 pm 1895 Winchester SRC in .303 British. I've been chasing one for a long time and when I've seen one it's always been lack of $ with me at the time.
Right behind that would be a US '95 Musket.

jb 8)
I know where one is in 98% condition for $5000 canadian
by barbarossa
Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little sixgun grip trivia
Replies: 44
Views: 3279

Re: Little sixgun grip trivia

Boxwood
by barbarossa
Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sights: Lyman vs. Marble's
Replies: 30
Views: 3247

Re: Tang sights: Lyman vs. Marble's

I have a couple of tang sights that were sold by C Sharps arms years ago ,they are similar to the Lyman tang sights but are more robust and better quality. I don t know if C Sharps made these in house or if they out sourced them to someone else as they are no longer made.These are not the ones they ...
by barbarossa
Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navyarms martini rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: Navyarms martini rifle

Ya I m kind of on the fence about it as I was originally wanting a trapdoor carbine replica for hunting as I wanted a light single shot in 45/70.I have a couple of 45/70 Sharps rifles but they get a little heavy toting around all day.The martini weighs 11 pounds so the only way of getting it lighter...
by barbarossa
Sun Jan 31, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navyarms martini rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Navyarms martini rifle

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Thinking about buying this a navyarms martini in 45/70 anyone have any experience with them
by barbarossa
Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You U.K. folks - hope you raised your kids right...
Replies: 4
Views: 828

Re: You U.K. folks - hope you raised your kids right...

Not only is this wrong in theory but can you imagine the abuse by the government .This sort of thing is not new it has been used throughout the ages to weed out any dissenters as it is the problem of any socialist / tyrannical regime as they eventually rule by brutality and become increasingly paran...
by barbarossa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pellet Guns
Replies: 19
Views: 2495

Re: Pellet Guns

I have these three co2 pistols that I shoot in my basement during the winter for fun 1875 Remington ,Schofield, and a Webleyv1. I also have one of the diana mauser air rifles as well The diana mauser in 22cal is powerful enough for small game hunting and can be scoped equipped but it is a heavy gun ...
by barbarossa
Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just made a deal on this
Replies: 4
Views: 1066

Re: Just made a deal on this

I think the guy I bought it from has the date wrong it has the eagle with the N proof Mark so I m thinking it s closer to 1940-41
by barbarossa
Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just made a deal on this
Replies: 7
Views: 1326

Re: Just made a deal on this

I believe it was a trainer/target rifle I believe ,probably used more for a trainer as being made in 1943 probably not much target shooting going on and the sights are similar to what you would find on a Mauser 98.Also the nazis banned most private ownership of firearms so chances are it played a pa...
by barbarossa
Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just made a deal on this
Replies: 7
Views: 1326

Just made a deal on this

Just made a deal on this 1943 made JG anschutz Germania in 22lr

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by barbarossa
Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just made a deal on this
Replies: 4
Views: 1066

Just made a deal on this

Just made a deal on this 1943 made JG anschutz Germania in 22lr

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by barbarossa
Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look what I found
Replies: 17
Views: 2494

Re: Look what I found

That's real nice and you have a double connection to it.Will be a nice rifle to tote on a woods walk or to just sit and admire while out hunting
by barbarossa
Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 18
Views: 3945

Re: For Those Who Think Facebook Isn't Anti White, Anti American . . . . .

Many years ago when I was young and working at a Naval shipyard a fellow black employee was sitting at our table at lunch bragging about all the white women he was bedding obviously trying to get the guys stirred up.I told him to fill his boots which from the the look on his face really confused so ...
by barbarossa
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin lever 410 to ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1032

Re: Marlin lever 410 to ??

That's what suggested to henry when they were asking what new guns should they make a takedown version of their lever 410
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is what we are up against...
Replies: 3
Views: 1144

Re: This is what we are up against...

When I see stuff like this I have to laugh as it seems the left has totally copied their plans for the world from Adolf Hitler.If you watch any of the documentaries on the nazification of prewar germany they show how Hitler indoctrinated the youth of Germany to serve his plans.Today it is the same b...
by barbarossa
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smoke them while you have them.
Replies: 26
Views: 3779

Re: Smoke them while you have them.

A person acquires a lot of possessions during his travels in life but the most precious and important are friends and family with these one becomes truly wealthy. Take care
prayers sent
by barbarossa
Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taking a break from the EBRs at the range. '95 SRC
Replies: 10
Views: 1976

Re: Taking a break from the EBRs at the range. '95 SRC

I have one of the Miroku 95 carbines in 30/06 and love it.I also know of a 95 carbine in 303 brit in excellent plus condition but I don t have the $5000 they want for it😕
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steyr Zepher 2 fullstock
Replies: 1
Views: 544

Steyr Zepher 2 fullstock

Took the steyr zepher 2 fullstock out for a quick shoot the other day and I have to say I was quite impressed.The Steyr fed and ejected with ease and it has promise to be a very accurate rifle my only criticism was the blade on the front sight.The blades front surface seems to be just polished metal...
by barbarossa
Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2828

Re: Shiloh Sharps

The biggest problem with buying this Sharps is that the price I would offer the present owner would probably offend him as in his ad for the Sharps he seems very proud of it doesn t see it for the eyesore that in my eyes it is.It might be possibly fixed like was suggested by steaming the holes shut ...
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2828

Re: Shiloh Sharps

Well it might suit me as if I was to buy it my wife would probably scalp me
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2828

Re: Shiloh Sharps

Old No7 wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:24 pm
hondo1892 wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:58 pm I'd buy it, but at a big discount.
Start at $1,400 and deduct $50 for every tack...

Old No7
At that rate he would owe me money😆
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2828

Re: Shiloh Sharps

What comes to mind is

Why Bubba why

Or

A guide on how to cut your resale value by half
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2828

Re: Shiloh Sharps

It s ok I guess to do that thing to a rifle your going to keep forever but if you decide to sell it your going to take a big hit in the resale price unless you get lucky and find a person who likes it as much as you did
by barbarossa
Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shiloh Sharps
Replies: 23
Views: 2828

Shiloh Sharps

A guy has this for sale where I live but man I wish he hadn t put the tacks on it .The stock is fancy grade ,has a pewter tip and is in 45/70 but for me the tacks kill it.

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by barbarossa
Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite levergun
Replies: 80
Views: 8008

Re: Favorite levergun

My Miroku winchester 95 src in 30/06

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by barbarossa
Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Sean Connery
Replies: 15
Views: 1633

Re: RIP Sean Connery

Connery was just another Hollywood hypocrite, after making millions by waving a PPK around he was anti gun and played a part in the UK handgun ban and as for being a proud Scott he made sure non of his tax dollars were paid in Scotland. I for one won't weep at his passing. Thank you sir. He was a l...
by barbarossa
Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Sean Connery
Replies: 15
Views: 1633

Re: RIP Sean Connery

I enjoyed his movies my favourite was The man who would be king with micheal caine
by barbarossa
Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Savage combo guns
Replies: 12
Views: 2079

Re: The Savage combo guns

Savage use to sell the 2400 12ga/308 with that using sub cal inserts could give you a lot of choices
by barbarossa
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Geco model 28. Sportsbuche
Replies: 3
Views: 520

Re: Geco model 28. Sportsbuche

They were made in prewar germany in the 1930s
by barbarossa
Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Geco model 28. Sportsbuche
Replies: 3
Views: 520

Geco model 28. Sportsbuche

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Anyone shoot one of these?I have a chance to get a nice one and think it would go nice with my collection of military trainers and target style 22s
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: on the subject of lever shotguns..
Replies: 10
Views: 1700

Re: on the subject of lever shotguns..

It s basically about economics.Most manufactures use a currently produced action and adapt it to the 410 shell that's why only the 21/2 shell is used compared to the 3inch(they have to go with the action length capacity of the the rifle action)It s less expensive for the manufacturer as he doesn t h...
by barbarossa
Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hunting
Replies: 17
Views: 2359

Re: Hunting

When I was younger I use to hunt by walking/stalking and later changed to stand hunting for awhile but eventually went back to stalking.Where I live the deer hunting now is primarily done by baiting/stand hunting something that myself I just couldn t get into because personally it just takes the fun...
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 16, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1895 Saddle ring carbine at lgs!!
Replies: 3
Views: 653

Re: 1895 Saddle ring carbine at lgs!!

I didn t think the originals were factory checkered
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Britain killing the First Amendment now...
Replies: 20
Views: 1822

Re: Great Britain killing the First Amendment now...

The biggest mechanisms that helping push these agendas are the news media and schools.Two things they learned from Hilter and the nazi regime was control the news media and educate the young .By using these two outlets you can brainwash the current population and future generations into your way of ...
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Britain killing the First Amendment now...
Replies: 20
Views: 1822

Re: Great Britain killing the First Amendment now...

Here in Canada we have a corrupt megalomaniac running our country trying to take away our rights and freedoms for the promise of a safer,kinder better world.Unfortunately it s what he thinks is better and what is in his way is our rights and freedom.These people promise you the world in the guise of...
by barbarossa
Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smoothbore this season.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1505

Re: Smoothbore this season.....

My favourite muzzle loading smoothbores is my Euroarms 12ga magnum Cape guns.It looks like one of the old English percussion single barrel smoothbores
by barbarossa
Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked this up
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

Just picked this up

my Steyr Zepher2 fullstock in 22lr

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by barbarossa
Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 41
Views: 3820

Re: Panic Buying

I do believe that the most important part of self defence is the mental attitude to do what needs to be done if you have to.No gun regardless of caliber is any good with out the determination and training to use it.Also if your the type of person of delicate composure and jumps at every sound then h...
by barbarossa
Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 41
Views: 3820

Re: Panic Buying

One good thing that can come out of Panic buying is that when things finally settle down there may be a lot of unused guns for sale In the future as a lot of these people aren t really gun people and after awhile some will try to get their money back.Reminds me of years ago when all the yuppies disc...
by barbarossa
Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle

That's exactly my question with the henry version over the Uberti are you paying for pretty or are you paying for quality ,functionality and durability
by barbarossa
Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle

That would be with tax shipping and the dealer .We Don t get the prices here in Canada you get as there are t as many dealers for one thing so you basically have to live with what they bring in plus the government adds another 15 per cent
by barbarossa
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle

This is the uberti henry I m looking at I just love the case colour pattern on it

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by barbarossa
Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Re: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle

That s about the way I m starting to look at it as I could just about get a new shiloh Sharps for that kind of money
by barbarossa
Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle
Replies: 28
Views: 3630

Is the Henry Original Henry rifle worth the price compared to the uberti henry rifle

Thinking again of buying an iron framed henry rifle and wondering if the Henry version is worth the price over the Uberti.Here in Canada the Henry version costs just about double what the a Uberti costs and the only real advantage I can see of the Henry is that they have a better customer service de...