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This weekend, I did some trading and ended up with a Savage 99 in 300 Savage, this one made in 1941. Since I still have the ammunition after selling my 99s, I thought I would get another 99 and shoot it up... then I will either sell the gun or reload the brass. ;) Wood and metal finish both appear t...

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A few months ago, I sent money to the address on the page for the kit [http://leverguns.com/articles/taylor/crossbolt_safety.htm] Got no reply. Haven't called... thought I would post something here first. Anyone know if these kits are still available? I'd like to remove the cross bolt safety from my...

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I agree that the 9mm pocket pistols are more appealing than a 380... but I already have a Colt Pony Pocketlite and enough ammo to last the rest of my life, and I don't sell Colts. I carry both ball and HP in my 380. For self defense, use a 380 auto like a snubby revolver: empty the mag at close range.

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M. M. Wright wrote:I was thinking of cutting the top off an HK-91 mag and the bottom off a BLR mag and welding the two together.

That is a good idea... I might give that a try.

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Sure wish someone would figure out a simple way to make one. I have two mags for my pre-81 BLR... second one cost enough to pay for a custom hi-cap!

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Deer hunting at the mouth of a creek on large river, I watched several turkeys on the beach. Some marines in a duck boat returning to the creek spotted the turkeys... one in the bow shouted, "Turkeys! Take me over there!" When they backed off the throttle near the beach, the one in the bow...

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Cool!

I want to learn to make hats...

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... it makes me scratch my head when people have gotten rid of guns "because of the ammo situation" You are correct. Simplifying shouldn't be about the ammo situation... especially, as you say, if one reloads. One of the biggest incentives for me to simplify is because of reloading. Inste...

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I always liked the saying, "Beware the man who only owns one gun." I own only one bow... it's a long bow with wooden arrows that I shoot instinctively. I shoot it pretty well... perhaps that is why I don't care for another. I will trade or sell firearms, but there are several that are my g...

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I mean, by reducing their gun holdings to the minimum...

I wonder if I could do with only a semi-auto pistol, revolver, hunting levergun, shotgun, .22 rifle and .22 pistol.

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Happy Birthday, Hobie!

I've enjoyed your work on Leverguns.com for many years. Thank you very much!

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Nice! That's a unique look, with the two lumps underneath.

Does the rear of the bolt protrude with the lever closed?

Looks like they have more tang angle, like a Henry, to facilitate iron sigts... izzatso?

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Sent email... Paco responded... all is well!

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I sent money to Paco for a 410 tool... have heard nothing.

Is there a problem that I missed?

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Wow! What craftsmanship!

I'm glad I left my Marlin unrestored... they would have emptied my pocketbook!

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vancelw wrote: I can justify it since reboring this 1895 into a "new" rifle is cheaper than buying a new rifle. Right?

That it a good point!

And I could finance about half of it by selling all my 30-06 ammo, brass and dies.

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I love the idea... just have to rationalize not doing it, because money it tight. I've been seeing 35 Whelen ammo in several stores around here. I told one fellow that if he could find me a 35 Whelen levergun, I would buy all that ammo! I really can't do that just now, though. Sorry to be a party po...

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Great information! I don't have to worry about the performance of 380 relative to other options... I have enough 380 ammo to last the rest of my life, and a Colt Pony Pcketlite. I don't sell Colts, so I will use this little gem whenever it is appropriate, not matter what might be better for self def...

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I've been thinking about this . But the problem is that my browning 1895 30-06 shoots great. If it didn't shoot good I would of done it by now. I have the same problem. The best 30-06 I've ever shot is my Browning 1895. I reviewed the ballistics of the 30-06 compared to the 35 Whelen, and I wondere...

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Possum is one animal I leave alone... they are not a pest; it's the raccoons that get into the trash cans. Possum are most unusual animals. Here is a list of unique traits: only marsupial native to North America they don't gnaw on things, dig up gardens or attack pets 52 teeth in their heads... more...

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7.62 Precision wrote:I have one: http://762precision.wordpress.com/2013/ ... re-it-was/

You are so fortunate... so how does it shoot?

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These are the best .22 levers I've shot:

1) Winchester 9422
2) Marlin 39/39a
3) Henry Standard

The 9422 has a very nice short throw that sets it apart.

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What a great idea! I have a 24" Browning 1895 in 30-06... it would be a great choice for conversion to a thumper, being an 8 lb rifle already.

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Ha! What luck! I found one, just one, but one is all I need!

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Today I removed the modern 1894 Lyman #2 tang sight from my 95 year old Winchester 92 so I could install it on my pre-saftey Rossi Puma 92. The Lyman #2 came with a screw set, including one long screw to replace the rear tang screw that holds the stock on the gun. That screw on the Rossi is slightly...

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When I posted a thread here about not being a scope user, and asking what scope to put on my BLR, there were some groans... but some nice folks explained the benefits of using a low magnification scope. Got 1-4x scope and I keep it on 1.25 or so... it is an incredibly fast acquisition sight. Althoug...

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I'm glad you posted that information, Pete... I always thought 2.8 million was the cut-off. Now I know better!

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I bought a Trijicon TR24 1-4X scope... very happy with it... deciding feature: illuminated reticle that uses no batteries.

If you are looking for more than 4X, perhaps the higher quality of a Leopold makes a bigger difference.

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Tossing me hat in the ring! Thanks!

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I have to split some firewood tomorrow... 'spose to get cold again and snow in NC this week. I have to do it with my Armstrong Power Log Splitter... me own arms and a splitting maul!

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I read that one of the distinctions of this rifle is the way the mag tube is attached. There is a dovetail under the barrel with a blank in it, which is drilled and tapped for the screw at the end of the mag tube. Very clever and clean!

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I never heard of a Marlin 30TK until yesterday. Today, it came home with me! What a great little rifle! Sort of a Trapper with a barrel extension. It was listed for sale not far from me, on a Marlin forum. I found a Levergunscommunity thread on it and read all about it. http://www.levergunscommunity...

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Thanks!

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Shot my '02 Marlin '94 four times and broke the rear firing pin.

Where can I get a replacement?

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Griff wrote: Before you plunk your money down, check the headspace.

Thanks! I'm not going to get it... just trying to figure out the market while admiring nice rifles.

I bought an early Rossi 92 45 Colt from a friend.

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MacEntyre wrote: There's a Uberti 1873 in 45 Colt for sale at a LGS that I looked at recently... I thought it was priced reasonably at $850.

Looked at it more closely... it's an immaculate Uberti 1866 (with no safety, of course). Don't those usually go for much more $$$ ???

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MacEntyre, Before you buy a 92, try the heft of a 73 carbine. I'll do that! Thanks for the suggestion! I found an older Rossi 92 in 45 Colt, but now I have an excuse to look into getting another rifle... ;) There's a Uberti 1873 in 45 Colt for sale at a LGS that I looked at recently... I thought it...

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A friend pointed out that what I want may not have been made except by Rossi. The early Rossi 92 was chambered in 45 Colt, and had no safety. Did Marlin or Winchester have a rifle chambered in 45 Colt before they added cross bolt or tang safeties? Did Henry make a levergun in 45 Colt with a loading ...

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I only own one rifle in 30-06... a Browning 1895 with 24" barrel and Williams FP peep. The 24" barrel makes the most of the 30-06, and the peep sight is good to 200 yards. Works perfectly for most North American hunting needs, except open grounds that require a scope.

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Thought about it... decided to leave the rifle as is. I'll save my pennies to convert my single six 32 to 327 instead!

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J35nut wrote:...would think NC has a trapper's association

Found it... thanks for the suggestion!

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I'll bet Turnbull could make it look just like that all over again if that's what you wanted. Looks like $450 would restore the metal... I'd be happy leaving the wood as is. Firearm Finish - Color Case Hardening Large Action: Winchester 73, 76, 86, Marlin 93, 94, 95, 81, Browning 71 $325.00 Hot Blu...

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Mescalero wrote: These coyotes would qualify for what fur, fish and game used to classify I believe as western mountain heavies.

...would be great if I could get one for making ruffs.

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Take off the tang sight and if it was put on a looong time ago the case coloring will be vivid. Good idea... I'll do that this afternoon! 8) Done! Sure enough, it's vivid under the peep... here are the pictures: http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l257/MacEntyre/Teeth/Marlin/th_CCHunderpeepc_zps00fe2...

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Here are some photographs of the rifle that took up residence last week. Haven't shot it yet... still, I am real happy with it. ;) I'm curious to know what the experts here think about whether the receiver is nickel plated. Thank you! Here is a slide show. At the end is my brother shooting a Mountie...

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I make Anoraks for people who work and play outside in the cold north. On the inside of the hood, we put a ruff of coyote fur. I haven't found a source of coyote, so I use mink. What's my source of mink? Thrift stores! People are so PC they are donating their expensive mink stoles to thrift stores. ...

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Molasses wrote:...weird gas operated semiauto with a gas cutoff valve to switch over to pump action if the user prefered.

I'd never heard of that until I saw a Tristar shotgun with that feature. I thought it was a modern innovation!

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just bought a 112 yr old 1894 in 32-20 from a cowboy action shooter getting out because of personal illness... the seller said it is easy to find a buyer for a 38-40, but difficult to sell a 32-20.

So, leverguns in 32 mag and 38-40 sell easily, and 32-20 does not. Strange...

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One problem is the limited capacity of non-tubular magazines. The longer the round, the less difference, though.

I used to have a Rossi 92 Trapper in Ruger 480... it held 9 rounds!

My BLR is almost tacticool, being a 308 and having a Trijicon TR24 1-4X scope.

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I've asked if he has a factory letter, although if he did, he likely woulda mentioned it... Edit: No letter. Picked it up this evening... looks like it is plated because on one side there is a spot where you can see the metal underneath. The rifle is interesting... a shooter that doesn't quite look ...

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