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by Walker
Wed May 25, 2016 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate
Replies: 9
Views: 1848

Re: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate

Well, I don't have a pistol cartridge 92 at the moment... might as well get something that will go with my old flattop 44 and maybe my 44 specials if it'll cycle them. I liked Docs night scout setups. Might do something similiar with a pearson no drill mount. Already have an unused fastfire II and l...
by Walker
Fri May 20, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate
Replies: 9
Views: 1848

Re: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate

Well, the bluing is close to perfect, the bore looks like a mirror, and the stocks look like the kids played cowboys and indians all summer with it. They're holding it for a week since it can't be sold for 30 days anyway. Since I'm more left eye dominant these days, thinking about mounting a fastfir...
by Walker
Fri May 20, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate
Replies: 9
Views: 1848

Re: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate

Thanks guys, I'm heading over to take a another look at it.
by Walker
Fri May 20, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate
Replies: 9
Views: 1848

Browning 92 44mag - what's the going rate

The local shop has one for 449. Outside has seen a lot of use but bore and action are still good.

Thanks guys,

Terry
by Walker
Mon May 16, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Squirrel rifle finished
Replies: 31
Views: 3503

Re: Squirrel rifle finished

Just amazing!
by Walker
Wed May 11, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Twyla has "gone home"...
Replies: 54
Views: 7079

Re: Twyla has "gone home"...

I am so sorry Jim.
by Walker
Sun May 08, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now I know why the bad guys wore black...
Replies: 5
Views: 948

Re: Now I know why the bad guys wore black...

Nice! I was shooting with my old readers on; my regular glasses are in the shop. With black hills ammo it's hitting about 4in high at 15ft. I'm rounding up dies and bullets before our Lt Gov. finds a way to register those.
by Walker
Fri May 06, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now I know why the bad guys wore black...
Replies: 5
Views: 948

Now I know why the bad guys wore black...

...hard to get a good sight picture on them :lol: Finally got to the range with that 44 special colt. 20160315_162048.JPG Won't bore you with the lousy shooting, it just reminded me why you don't try to shoot a red target on a black background, even for fun. Finally turned the target over to the whi...
by Walker
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the colt officers model
Replies: 22
Views: 3237

Re: the colt officers model

^exactly that, just didn't put it into the right words. For some reason, I'm very accurate with that grip without thought.
by Walker
Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the colt officers model
Replies: 22
Views: 3237

Re: the colt officers model

Did anyone see my Officer's Model Match? Yes Sir! I like that Officer Model. I never had one, but had a S&W pre-war Model 1905 4th change target. Let Dad take that one home. The side plate over the slide serations was for folks who used the thumbs up grip instead of thumbs forward. Kept their g...
by Walker
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the colt officers model
Replies: 22
Views: 3237

Re: the colt officers model

Sorry Guys, it didn't even cross my mind about the first officers model. We don't see them that often here, but feel free to throw in some pics :D
by Walker
Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the colt officers model
Replies: 22
Views: 3237

the colt officers model

I'm a 1911 guy. I've owned Sigs, high-powers, and a few other DA autos and keep coming back to the 1911 because it puts that first round where I need it right now. We recently moved and are getting used to the neighborhood sounds, so when my wife called me from the back of the house to check out a h...
by Walker
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

Re: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

Yes Sir, closed toe holster for certain. Leaning toward an El Paso crossdraw in a Slim Jim or Threepersons. Also like the Dan Mayer version of the Threepersons just because it can be worn crossdraw or strongside.
http://www.mayersaddlery.com/other_gear.html
by Walker
Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

Re: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

Thanks! I'll add you to the list. :lol:
by Walker
Sat Mar 19, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

Re: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

Considering how scarce the 1st gens with these markings were I still wonder how someone found a takeoff barrel. The surprising thing is that rock island auctions showed another one like this that was a rebarrel. Makes me think the longer barrels weren't popular and we're pulled before they became va...
by Walker
Sat Mar 19, 2016 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

Re: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

I've been using one of their cattleman holsters for my shorter colt. Not sure how the pancake would be with a 7.5 in barrel.
by Walker
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

Re: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

Thanks guys. My field holsters get pretty scratched up going cross country in the mojave. The El Paso slim jim might be the best for that kind of use but I was looking at the Longhorn Companion from Barranti too.
by Walker
Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Replies: 11
Views: 1455

Re: Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Mom's side is Irish and Dad's Scots Irish and I've never started a fight, unless you count marriage...
by Walker
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

Re: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

Hey Griff, is that holster at an angle where you can sit with the long barrels?
by Walker
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Am I a curmudgeon, or what??
Replies: 43
Views: 3677

Re: Am I a curmudgeon, or what??

I'd say that you're more of a seasoned skeptic, and that's a good thing. Hopefully we'll have enough like you to keep Hillary out of the White House.
by Walker
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt
Replies: 18
Views: 2053

need belt holster recommendation for 7 1/2 inch colt

My local shop bought a colt this week and I happened to be there when the manager was showing it to someone. Thankfully that guy passed on it and it'll be coming home with me. Now I need to find a holster that will be comfortable walking and sitting; since I'll be slinging a rifle part time it also ...
by Walker
Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you older guys....
Replies: 45
Views: 4731

Re: For you older guys....

Reading the hunting magazines at our smalltown barbershop led to the acquisition of an early LC Smith 12ga, a Fox Sterlingworth 16ga, a 257 roberts custom Winchester model 54, and a Winchester model 71 Short Rifle.
by Walker
Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another WWII vet passes
Replies: 25
Views: 2901

Re: Another WWII vet passes

It must have been wonderful to have your father for so long. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts are with you Chuck and your family.
by Walker
Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday to fordwannabe.
Replies: 10
Views: 574

Re: Happy Birthday to fordwannabe.

That's the way to do it! Happy Birthday!
by Walker
Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What's Your Favorite Western...
Replies: 136
Views: 21814

Re: OT: What's Your Favorite Western...

Didn't see Ride the High Country listed. An early Peckinpah film featuring Randolph Scott in his last movie and Joel McCrea.
by Walker
Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Package from OldNo7
Replies: 34
Views: 3631

Re: Package from OldNo7

Nicely done, and thanks Gunny for your dedication.
by Walker
Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe a topic accidentally "locked"...???
Replies: 15
Views: 868

Re: Maybe a topic accidentally "locked"...???

Hey Doc, looks like Denis might have asked for it to be closed.
by Walker
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice little carry-pouch for a Soccer-mom...
Replies: 9
Views: 680

Re: Nice little carry-pouch for a Soccer-mom...

Thanks! Got an early Para P14 that will have to do until we escape San Diego. Sure hate the 10rd mags.
by Walker
Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice little carry-pouch for a Soccer-mom...
Replies: 9
Views: 680

Re: Nice little carry-pouch for a Soccer-mom...

Interesting Doc, what's that symbol on your slide?
by Walker
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Prayers Are In Order
Replies: 19
Views: 3586

Re: Some Prayers Are In Order

Oh man, so sad to hear this.
by Walker
Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tia.
Replies: 72
Views: 7622

Re: Tia.

Sorry Nath, that had to be hard even though you knew it was coming.
by Walker
Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 71 carbine questions
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Re: Win 71 carbine questions

I hadn't considered the balance, thanks!
by Walker
Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Win 71 carbine questions
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Win 71 carbine questions

Guys,

I've been digging through my older articles on the 71 and I can't find any reason that the carbine didn't sell, other than it just wasn't popular. Does anyone have any period information on why the longer barrels were so popular?

Thanks,

Terry
by Walker
Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: opinions on std winchester 71 carbine
Replies: 4
Views: 393

Re: opinions on std winchester 71 carbine

I spoke with the seller and let him know that the mods were not factory, including the sling mounts. It belonged to his father, inherited 30 years ago. I would think a fair price should have been around 2800, but I've got a lot of poor farmer heritage backing that opinion. Also agree on the changes ...
by Walker
Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Shasta.
Replies: 11
Views: 738

Re: Happy Birthday Shasta.

Hope it's one to remember!
by Walker
Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering Buffboy.
Replies: 9
Views: 807

Re: Remembering Buffboy.

And peace to those close to him.
by Walker
Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: opinions on std winchester 71 carbine
Replies: 4
Views: 393

opinions on std winchester 71 carbine

Guys, I've always heard that the winchester 71 carbine wasn't popular. That hasn't stopped an unreasonable itch for an original one though. All modifications considered, what is your opinion of this early std carbine and its asking price? http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/...
by Walker
Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 71 trapper
Replies: 7
Views: 1014

Re: winchester 71 trapper

Has to be cut.
by Walker
Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winchester 71 trapper
Replies: 7
Views: 1014

winchester 71 trapper

by Walker
Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First gun?
Replies: 45
Views: 4622

Re: First gun?

Winchester 94 in 30wcf like my Dad's. I've got it now, but I have to say though that my 94 src in 25-35 is more fun. Didn't get a rifle of my own until I was married and in my 30's. Figure the M-14 doesn't count.
by Walker
Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 71 Winchester/ 348
Replies: 11
Views: 1539

Re: New to me 71 Winchester/ 348

That's a nice find! The side tapped could come in handy later down the road too.
by Walker
Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering Mike D.
Replies: 24
Views: 3128

Re: Remembering Mike D.

This a fine group but I miss Mike too.
by Walker
Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cast bullet question
Replies: 18
Views: 2834

Re: Cast bullet question

Boy that looks like a fun shooter, hope you get it!
by Walker
Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 86 src and miroku 1895 src prices
Replies: 6
Views: 878

Re: browning 86 src and miroku 1895 src prices

Thanks, appreciate your observations guys,

Terry
by Walker
Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 86 src and miroku 1895 src prices
Replies: 6
Views: 878

Re: browning 86 src and miroku 1895 src prices

Good to know. I don't know what our local shop is using as a reference to come up with theirs.
by Walker
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'm in love...
Replies: 20
Views: 2003

Re: I think I'm in love...

^Ha! Almost lost my cold beverage.

It IS pretty nice.
by Walker
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: browning 86 src and miroku 1895 src prices
Replies: 6
Views: 878

browning 86 src and miroku 1895 src prices

Local shop has used a example of each in pretty decent shape. However they're pricing the 95 src 30-06 @1700 and the 86 src @1650. What prices are you fellows seeing in your areas? Just seems high for browning/miroku.

Hope your day has gone well.
by Walker
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Terry Murbach & bruce44guns.
Replies: 13
Views: 2555

Re: Happy Birthday Terry Murbach & bruce44guns.

Hope the day was good guys!
by Walker
Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Walker & pharmseller.
Replies: 8
Views: 1257

Re: Happy Birthday Walker & pharmseller.

Thanks, taking the day off and heading to the range.
by Walker
Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know there's no solution,but....
Replies: 20
Views: 1786

Re: I know there's no solution,but....

I'm in the same boat, distance is fine but the front sight is extremely blurred without my reading glasses. Just recently discovered that if I center the darkest part of the fuzzy front sight on the target I shoot almost as well as with reading glasses. Guess point shooting is next.