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by marlinman93
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2047

Re: LaPierre resigns

There's enough proof of WLP's antics to make me believe if only a fraction of it was true it's unacceptable. Being given a 1/4 million dollar yacht by a contractor doing work for the NRA, and not claiming the gift? Or taking expensive trips to exotic locations for him, his family, and friends, and c...
by marlinman93
Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Congrats! I've always wanted one. Don't know much about them other than the basics, but like Scott, just always admired the looks. I love the .44 Russian cartridge. May have to start looking harder. :D As tough as these are to buy, one in .44 Russian is the needle in the haystack to find! I've neve...
by marlinman93
Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LaPierre resigns
Replies: 31
Views: 2047

Re: LaPierre resigns

I also have been a Life member for many decades having switched to Life member in the late 1970's. I was proud to tell people I was a Life member then, and for long after, but in recent years not so much. I'm pleased that LaPierre is gone, but not hopeful yet. There are those still a part of the boa...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

beautiful ! terrific find ! always wanted one in 22 an also one in 50 CF but never found either one at a reasonable price i did get a slender little uberti rolling block replica in 38/357 that finally satisfied the craving to a small degree. The .22RF Target version is what always got my blood boil...
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must Resist!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 997

Re: Must Resist!!!!

That's a great price at $1000, and even better at anything less. Glad it was still there when you went back!
by marlinman93
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

I’m in love with the way that pistol looks. I’ve never owned one or seen one in person. But I can go to a specific page in Sixguns by Keith where it is pictured. Thanks Scott! This Remington Target pistol is what I really wanted to find long before the .50 Navy 1867 showed up. But as is often the c...
by marlinman93
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil as I age
Replies: 44
Views: 2700

Re: Recoil as I age

I injured my right wrist back in 1971 on the job, and have a 95% disability in that wrist, so since I was 21 years old I've always been more recoil sensitive than most. Everything I shoot is medium level loads, and occasionally when I practice with defense loads in my carry guns I can get through a ...
by marlinman93
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Travis Letter will return to the Alamo
Replies: 8
Views: 692

Re: The Travis Letter will return to the Alamo

No matter how many times I read things about the Alamo I'm still amazed at the bravery those men showed under certain death. A soldier here or there who faces death but stands his ground is always amazing, but for that many to face certain death and do so together is even more so.
by marlinman93
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

a Beauty. what auction did those rollers appear at? grizz The first one I found locally, not at an auction. I don't ever look at online auctions as I've always been leery of buying guns online where I can't hold them and look them over. But this 2nd one was on Gunbroker, and I broke my own rule jus...
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

Bill in Oregon wrote: Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:14 am Wonderful find, Vall. I'd sure be tempted to shoot it.
I'm in the process of making brass for the 1867 .50 Navy, and it will be shooting soon. Since this one is .22lR it will see lots of shooting with no load workup required.
by marlinman93
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Re: Another Rolling Block pistol!

a Beauty. what auction did those rollers appear at? grizz The first one I found locally, not at an auction. I don't ever look at online auctions as I've always been leery of buying guns online where I can't hold them and look them over. But this 2nd one was on Gunbroker, and I broke my own rule jus...
by marlinman93
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Rolling Block pistol!
Replies: 29
Views: 2320

Another Rolling Block pistol!

Last week a friend called to tell me about yet another Rolling Block pistol he saw at auction. He wanted it, but said it wasn't going to happen since he lives in Ca. and it would be too much trouble to buy since it wasn't an antique. He sent me the link for the auction, and I watched it all week wit...
by marlinman93
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?
Replies: 35
Views: 2509

Re: Who is shooting a surplus rifle?

I've had several Model 95 and 98 Mausers in 8x75 and all were great shooters with very nice bores. I got a couple from Big 5 Sports near my house when they had Yugos for $99 some years ago. Shot the heck out of them with milsurp ammo, and sold them for a little profit later.
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JAVELINA
Replies: 27
Views: 1518

Re: JAVELINA

Great report Jim!
I've never seen a live one as haven't spent much time down southwest where they seem to be mostly.
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers
Replies: 14
Views: 842

Re: Prices Going Up on ammo, powder and primers

Artificial shortages go back a very long time, and happen often with all sorts of manufacturers. I remember my parents talking about of all things peanut butter being tough to find back in the 1930's and the prices went nuts. Once it ended, the price of peanut butter never went back to where it was ...
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new toy
Replies: 7
Views: 450

Re: A new toy

Very cool. I saw some home-made single-shot pistols from Rolling Blocks when I was a kid. Rough workmanship but they did work. I once owned one made into a pistol and fitted with a .32-20 barrel. It was well done and looked good, but I was uneasy about rifle actions made into pistols, and how to pr...
by marlinman93
Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new toy
Replies: 7
Views: 450

A new toy

Last Sunday at our monthly collector gun show at OAC a friend stopped to tell me about two Rolling Block .50 caliber pistols he saw at a local gun shop for sale. He said the seller wouldn't break the pair up, and wanted someone to buy both. He wanted one, but not two, so I told him I'd be happy to h...
by marlinman93
Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: water damaged ammo
Replies: 5
Views: 392

Re: water damaged ammo

They'll either fire or not, but if they wont there's not any chance those that don't would cause a problem. I would listen for squib loads as you fire, just in case that happened, but doubt it will.
by marlinman93
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ceramic ... bullets?
Replies: 6
Views: 346

Re: Ceramic ... bullets?

Being a lot lighter than lead balls my guess is they weren't very accurate at anything very far. Likely used in close combat where accuracy wasn't a big issue. They'd destabilize pretty quickly.
by marlinman93
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

gcs wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:43 am Let it drop, but keep copies of all documentation and correspondence, and maybe add another camera to cover any blind spots....
We have no blind spots with cameras on each side of the house, plus motion and sound activated lights and cameras.
by marlinman93
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After over 20 years, finally finished!
Replies: 15
Views: 709

Re: After over 20 years, finally finished!

There's enough open uncheckered wood to still let the beauty of the walnut show. I like that he did a slightly darker finish over the checkering as it enhances the checkering a bit, and makes it look like it's been there awhile.
by marlinman93
Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After over 20 years, finally finished!
Replies: 15
Views: 709

Re: After over 20 years, finally finished!

Thanks!
I liked the way it came out before, but always looked not quite finished. This finally put an exclamation point at the end of the build. This was the same gun before I gave him the stock set to work on:

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by marlinman93
Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: After over 20 years, finally finished!
Replies: 15
Views: 709

After over 20 years, finally finished!

Got a nice surprise at our monthly OAC collector gun show this morning! Last month I gave the stocks from my very first Hepburn to my gunsmith friend so his checkerer could checker them. I built this rifle up from a project I bought from a friend over 20 years ago, but never got around to checkering...
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Special 1911
Replies: 14
Views: 750

Re: One Special 1911

What a nice gun, and gesture Jim!
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade BP
Replies: 12
Views: 633

Re: Homemade BP

As kids around 12 years old my buddy and I made up BP from a formula we got in a science book at the library. Had to buy some from the local pharmacy and he asked what we needed it for? We thought he might not sell it if we told him the truth, so we told him a science project for school. If a couple...
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

I have a friend who retired from the force and we are members of a antique arms collector group that met last night. I ran the video for him, and told him what had transpired so far to get his input. He said I should keep copies of the video, and all correspondence by email, plus write down what dis...
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Re: Input from those in law enforcement

He is assigned to East Precinct where I live, and that's how I found out what wasn't going on in my neighborhood. Since I had his name off his vest they could check his end of shift report and see he didn't mention he'd responded to any incidents at my house or anywhere near it. Also how they could ...
by marlinman93
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
Replies: 18
Views: 1101

Input from those in law enforcement

We have security cameras all around our home, and Wed. morning I checked them as I do every morning. I saw 3 videos at 1:15 AM of a city police officer at our front door! In the first video he's opening our screen door, and the next video shows him looking around inside and outside the screen door. ...
by marlinman93
Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arms Room LLC Takedown Conversions
Replies: 7
Views: 542

Re: Arms Room LLC Takedown Conversions

That's a pretty nifty takedown conversion. First I've heard of this company.
by marlinman93
Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1886 and 336 Update
Replies: 10
Views: 681

Re: 1886 and 336 Update

Unless you just enjoy spending money, I'd give the Micro-Groove barrel a good chance. They are great barrels, IF you find out what it likes for bullet size. A pin gauge wont tell you much, and you need a lead ball to slug the bore and a quality micrometer to measure groove diameter before you go gue...
by marlinman93
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!
Replies: 9
Views: 669

Re: Marlin fans, don your drool bibs!

All beautiful, but that 1893 with #5-4 engraving, and G checkering is really the icing on top of them all!
A good friend of mine recently sold a very similar 1893 in just slightly higher condition, and I'll be watching to see where this one goes when the dust settles.
by marlinman93
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

Looks like a FAJEN stock too?! We literally had 55 gallon drums full of Mauser K98s, P14s at school the students could buy as donors actions. Those Oldies are still goodies! Seems there were more Pattern 14's made than 17's? At least I used to see far more in .303 than .30-06. I'm pretty sure both ...
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Re: Westley Richards Enfield Sporting rifle

Looks like a very basic reworked Enfield using a lot of the original stock. I think you're right about it being tailored towards the average guy, vs. the usual Westley Richards high end builds. There was a time when these rifles were extremely cheap, and plentiful as surplus, so a lot of them got se...
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester forging grain lines
Replies: 20
Views: 736

Re: Winchester forging grain lines

I've seen these forging lines on a lot of old lever action repeating rifles, and always on blued receivers with a little or a lot of wear. Can't say as I've ever seen them on color cased receivers, and I think it's because the bluing salts can get into microscopic pores and highlight the forging lin...
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 62
Views: 3644

Re: OT, post and beam

Big old Lego set there! Or maybe Lincoln logs?
by marlinman93
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fedex or Ups ? UPDATE !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 513

Re: Fedex or Ups ?

I've had far more issues with FedEx and firearms than UPS! Everything from lost/stolen firearms, to damaged packages and firearms; to long delays and shipping times. I refuse to use FedEx ever, and if buying a firearm I always tell the seller I wont pay for shipping if they send it to me via FedEx. ...
by marlinman93
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance companies !!!
Replies: 18
Views: 839

Re: Insurance companies !!!

We ran into the big increase last year, and on top of the increase they reduced our home's total coverage from $450,000 to $267,000! When I asked why they'd reduce our coverage they answered it was to try to keep cost down. But the cost of the reduced coverage was about 50% higher than the previous ...
by marlinman93
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-55 leverguns
Replies: 41
Views: 1964

Re: .38-55 leverguns

The OP mentioned the 94 clones as being made by Chiappa. I know that Uberti makes them, never knew Chiappa also does. Does Chiappa actually make any guns from scratch? I always thought they bought castings or machined parts from other Italian makers and finished them? I believe they list Armi Sport...
by marlinman93
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I’m starting to favor Italian guns
Replies: 31
Views: 1507

Re: I’m starting to favor Italian guns

I've got several Uberti SAA clones, and they all seem to be fine guns and accurate. My only change to all of them was to lighten the mainsprings to reduce heavier than needed hammers, and help trigger pulls too. I had an Uberti Bisley in .45 Colt I bought from Ballard Rifle Co. back when they existe...
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great gun show finds this morning.
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: Great gun show finds this morning.

The .250-3000 brass was a great find, but that .35 Winchester is even tougher to find these days! You definitely hit the jackpot on those two, and at a steal too!
by marlinman93
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-55 leverguns
Replies: 41
Views: 1964

Re: .38-55 leverguns

.38-55 ammo used to be very commonly found, and brass even more so. But these days ammo is very tough to find, and brass almost as tough to find. I've been a .38-55 fan for decades, and owned a number of 1893 and a couple 1881 Marlins in .38-55. All gone now, but I still own 6 or 8 Marlin Ballard ri...
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Central Oregon elk hunt
Replies: 11
Views: 516

Re: Central Oregon elk hunt

We saw some big herds with at least 9-10 6x6 bull elk at my nephew's place near Goldendale, Wa. during deer season. But two weeks later when 1st season elk began there not an elk in sight anywhere.
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?
Replies: 18
Views: 736

Re: Anyone else like red dots on long guns..?

I used a red dot for bullseye matches for a long time back 30 years ago. An Aimpoint, not a heads up display as shown above. But I bought an AR15 on a lark maybe 5 years ago, and I put a heads up display red dot on it. Much different than my old Aimpoint as it has 4 different crossharis with a norma...
by marlinman93
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freund Sharps repair
Replies: 12
Views: 643

Re: Freund Sharps repair

One of the first admonishments I received when shooting my Sharps was to make sure I pulled the hammer back to at least half cock before opening the breech. Not doing so was the most common cause of breaking the firing pin. A simple step, but one easily overlooked. One of the features the Freund Im...
by marlinman93
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freund Sharps repair
Replies: 12
Views: 643

Re: Freund Sharps repair

I've had my Shiloh Sharps since 1987 and have only taken it apart once to clean out the breech block after firing many thousands of BP rounds... that has to be at least 10 or so years ago. It wasn't really to fix a problem... just thought it might be nice to do. Glad to hear you've got yours sorted...
by marlinman93
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful when buying used guns....
Replies: 9
Views: 547

Re: Be careful when buying used guns....

I'm not worried. That's why I collect single shot rifles. Tough to conceal, and too slow for gang bangers.
by marlinman93
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
Replies: 23
Views: 973

Re: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?

When I look back on how many nice used 336's I bought for $100-$150, and how many Model 39's I bought for the same money! If I'd have just kept them all and sold them today it would make a nice bonus to retirement! I don't even see them at our monthly gun shows anymore, and I used to see multiples o...
by marlinman93
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, post and beam
Replies: 62
Views: 3644

Re: OT, post and beam

Thanks Bill, building is also the reason we need doctors- us guys are broken down, beat & wore out joints ! :lol: I'm right there with you on broken down, and beat up! I've been driving 60 miles round trip each day to help my nephew wire his new home since October! It's been 13 yrs. since I ret...
by marlinman93
Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freund Sharps repair
Replies: 12
Views: 643

Re: Freund Sharps repair

I've never had the opportunity to see a Sharps with my fingers' so I'm no help but it sounds like you got it figured out! I'm curious how your range trip turns out! I hope it goes well now. I think having 5 primed cases all ignite gives me some satisfaction or confidence it will go bang. Now just h...
by marlinman93
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Freund Sharps repair
Replies: 12
Views: 643

Re: Freund Sharps repair

Got my Sharps back and the new transfer bar fitted yesterday at the gun show. So I decided to reassemble it this afternoon. I know a lot of guys love these guns, but I've never been crazy about them and now I remember why! After the last 3-4 hours I realized why I haven't collected or had a Sharps i...