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by Plottman
Mon Dec 31, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery done.
Replies: 48
Views: 4340

Re: Surgery done.

Nath, sorry I missed first post about your surgery. Sounds like you are on your way to recovery. But those are beautiful guns. Looks like youare very effective with them also. Get well soon.
by Plottman
Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94
Replies: 12
Views: 2619

Re: Winchester 94

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Photo of model 94. Trying to learn how to attach photos.
by Plottman
Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 28
Views: 4913

Re: Difference Between Men and Women

Very nice, thanks. :lol:
by Plottman
Tue Dec 25, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choices are good
Replies: 7
Views: 812

Re: Choices are good

Yes, we just acquired lem grinder. We grind boar,bear, and deer. Add no fat, like it lean.
by Plottman
Tue Dec 25, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas,

Hope everyone has a great day.
by Plottman
Tue Dec 25, 2018 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94
Replies: 12
Views: 2619

Re: Winchester 94

Yes, it does have the crossbolt safety, not the tang style. That is very helpful information, Thank you all. The checked stocks may not be original wood. The checkered stocks provide much better surface for tired hands. I installed skinner peep in factory holes and recommend front skinner. The facto...
by Plottman
Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94
Replies: 12
Views: 2619

Re: Winchester 94

Nath, No pistol grip stock.
by Plottman
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94
Replies: 12
Views: 2619

Winchester 94

I picked up a new to me 94, appears similar to xtr but no xtr stamp on 20 inch barrel, has checkered stock and forend and both match nicely. Angle eject and cross bar safety. Has anyone seen documents on last american made serial numbers ? This one has 6492- - -. Will there be serial numbers or winc...
by Plottman
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountain Lion killed by a car near Ft. Worth, TX.
Replies: 13
Views: 2323

Re: Mountain Lion killed by a car near Ft. Worth, TX.

I have always wanted to tree or bay one with my hounds, not many in north florida.
by Plottman
Sat Jan 27, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunbroker ?
Replies: 6
Views: 957

Gunbroker ?

Has any one ever had bad, unresolved, experience with Gunbroker auctions ? Like description didn't match model delivered, or firearm not as described ?
by Plottman
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best screw driver / tool kit
Replies: 22
Views: 3572

Re: Best screw driver / tool kit

Hello, found complete set and individual screws for post and pre 64 - model 1894 and 94 at Homesteadparts@gmail.com -520-303-3777.
by Plottman
Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best screw driver / tool kit
Replies: 22
Views: 3572

Re: Best screw driver / tool kit

I went to midway and brownells, great selection of screw drivers, ordered a set should be here on 1-3-18, as far as screws both midway and brownells offer set for pre 64 winchester 1894. Did not see set for post 64. Am hoping they will work on 1973 model. Both are on back order will call winchester ...
by Plottman
Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best screw driver / tool kit
Replies: 22
Views: 3572

Re: Best screw driver / tool kit

We got our foundation stock from Gene White from Knoxville many years ago, we have big game strain that we use for bears and hogs. we shoot mostly 30-30 at close range. almost always head shots. Very effective.i do have one 1895 in 06 but with 24 inch barrel hard to maneuver in close quarters. Thank...
by Plottman
Fri Dec 29, 2017 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best screw driver / tool kit
Replies: 22
Views: 3572

Re: Best screw driver / tool kit

Mr. Jerry B, yes sir on the Plott Hounds, my wife and I raise and hunt Plott hounds, I have been blessed to have married my best friend. She loves to hunt with her Plotts and lever guns.
by Plottman
Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best screw driver / tool kit
Replies: 22
Views: 3572

Best screw driver / tool kit

Hello everyone, I got such good advice from first post, I really appreciate everyone's opinion. I went to install uncle mikes sling swivel Ring on magazine tube on winchester 1894, instructions seem straightforward . Started to remove forend clamp screw, turned 1.5 times. Screw Head buggered up, I d...
by Plottman
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engraving Ideas for 1885 High Wall...
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

Re: Engraving Ideas for 1885 High Wall...

I like the keys, keep it for the family, if it was mine, as soon as I got it back I would scratch it some where else, l justify my scratches as character.
by Plottman
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 3 screw
Replies: 17
Views: 2668

Re: Ruger 3 screw

It was a very nice 6.5 inch, very tight, and smooth, i was disappointed, he sent it back, but i gave it to him, it was his. Just a light circle around cylinder.
by Plottman
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 3 screw
Replies: 17
Views: 2668

Re: Ruger 3 screw

I, was very suprised that ruger could not install transfer bar, and the one i kept is very smooth.
by Plottman
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 3 screw
Replies: 17
Views: 2668

Ruger 3 screw

I came across 2 - 1966 ruger 357 blackhawks, very good shape 85 - 90 %, no transfer safety bar on either. I gave one to a buddy as a gift. he sent it to ruger to have transfer bar installed. Ruger told him it was to old, but would send him a new one. My question is would you prefer to have pristine ...
by Plottman
Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 peep sights
Replies: 9
Views: 3677

Re: Winchester 1895 peep sights

Installed skinner barrel mount on an 1894 that has been in servise about 45 years. I wanted to practice on that before I started on my 1895. I removed a set of truglo sights with hopes I could use truglo front, but it was way to high, original front sight was right height. 50 yard groups were about ...
by Plottman
Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 peep sights
Replies: 9
Views: 3677

Re: Winchester 1895 peep sights

Thanks again, Pete, that looks like a very clean installation.
by Plottman
Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 peep sights
Replies: 9
Views: 3677

Re: Winchester 1895 peep sights

Mr. Hawcreek, does your providence tool lyman repro have windage adjustments ? I have looked at several pictures and have not been able to tell, also does it go low enough for 50 yards ?
by Plottman
Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 peep sights
Replies: 9
Views: 3677

Re: Winchester 1895 peep sights

Thank you, for your reply, I dont think I would like having the windage adjustment all the way to one side. Can you describe the process you used for drilling the bolt?
by Plottman
Sat Nov 25, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1895 peep sights
Replies: 9
Views: 3677

Winchester 1895 peep sights

Hello, I am new here. I have a 1895 winchester reproduction that I would like to put a peep sight on. I have found 2 redfield 102E model sights from different suppliers. One is described for winchester 1895 and other described for 1894. Does anyone know if the redfield 102E does indeed fit 1895 winc...