My two favorite guns--pictures
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My two favorite guns--pictures
Here's a couple of pictures of my two favorites guns. I've had lots of guns over the years but these two are my all-time favorites. Looks, power and dependability. They got it. I can't decide which of these two guns I like best--and, I don't need to. Just keep'em, pamper'em and shoot'em!
The one on the left with the curved lever is a Browning model 71 carbine and the one on the right with the straight lever is a Browning model 1886 carbine. Both standard grade. Hi-grade is available with each gun and I had the 1886 Hi-grade but decided it had just too much "shine." On both metal and wood.
Today I decided I needed a picture of my two favorite guns, side by side. Just sharing them.
Don
The one on the left with the curved lever is a Browning model 71 carbine and the one on the right with the straight lever is a Browning model 1886 carbine. Both standard grade. Hi-grade is available with each gun and I had the 1886 Hi-grade but decided it had just too much "shine." On both metal and wood.
Today I decided I needed a picture of my two favorite guns, side by side. Just sharing them.
Don
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
The 71 is a great looking piece. I passed on one last year for $699, went back 2 days later and of course it was gone. I just handled like a big model 53. Think I could almost like the 348 more than the 30/30 if'n I would just take the plunge. What is your load for each of them?
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Dang i like that carbine, very nice guns.
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Very nice.
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Nice guns ya have, I can see why there both on the same level
of wow i like this pair
ollogger
of wow i like this pair
ollogger
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
+1ollogger wrote:Nice guns ya have, I can see why there both on the same level
of wow i like this pair
ollogger
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Personally I like the the Rifle best, It just seems to say "Cowboy" the Carbine is super nice also.
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I wondered if those were 1892 or 1886 based. Very nice pieces. I like the '86, even if I prefer the rifle version. A little more weight to handle the recoil!
My favorite are 94 based! Go figure!
The one on the left is my "Trapper" and on the right is my custom rifle. All 3 are in .30-30, IMO, a most practical cartridge. The middle one has, in the past, been my usual coyote gun! Tho' the Trapper may just take that chore over!
My favorite are 94 based! Go figure!
The one on the left is my "Trapper" and on the right is my custom rifle. All 3 are in .30-30, IMO, a most practical cartridge. The middle one has, in the past, been my usual coyote gun! Tho' the Trapper may just take that chore over!
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Nice guns all. Thanks for the pics.
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Very nice!
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Say Griff,
What are you ask'in for that Trapper?
Don
What are you ask'in for that Trapper?
Don
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Probably 4 times any reasonable price.getitdone1 wrote:Say Griff,
What are you ask'in for that Trapper?
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AND... I'm over it!!
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Have both. You Sir, Have Excellent tastegetitdone1 wrote:Here's a couple of pictures of my two favorites guns. I've had lots of guns over the years but these two are my all-time favorites. Looks, power and dependability. They got it. I can't decide which of these two guns I like best--and, I don't need to. Just keep'em, pamper'em and shoot'em!
The one on the left with the curved lever is a Browning model 71 carbine and the one on the right with the straight lever is a Browning model 1886 carbine. Both standard grade. Hi-grade is available with each gun and I had the 1886 Hi-grade but decided it had just too much "shine." On both metal and wood.
Today I decided I needed a picture of my two favorite guns, side by side. Just sharing them.
Don
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Griff,Griff wrote:Probably 4 times any reasonable price.getitdone1 wrote:Say Griff,
What are you ask'in for that Trapper?
Don
All kidding aside--well....mostly, does that short barrel make for a pretty severe muzzle blast? Got to be a real handy rifle.
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I don't think so. Others do.getitdone1 wrote:Griff,Griff wrote:Probably 4 times any reasonable price.getitdone1 wrote:Say Griff,
What are you ask'in for that Trapper?
Don
All kidding aside--well....mostly, does that short barrel make for a pretty severe muzzle blast? Got to be a real handy rifle.
Don
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
Very high class iron! Power to spare too.
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
tman wrote:Have both. You Sir, Have Excellent tastegetitdone1 wrote:Here's a couple of pictures of my two favorites guns. I've had lots of guns over the years but these two are my all-time favorites. Looks, power and dependability. They got it. I can't decide which of these two guns I like best--and, I don't need to. Just keep'em, pamper'em and shoot'em!
The one on the left with the curved lever is a Browning model 71 carbine and the one on the right with the straight lever is a Browning model 1886 carbine. Both standard grade. Hi-grade is available with each gun and I had the 1886 Hi-grade but decided it had just too much "shine." On both metal and wood.
Today I decided I needed a picture of my two favorite guns, side by side. Just sharing them.
Don
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
If I was to show two 1886s there would be certain calls for "levergun prejudice", so I won't go there. My "new favorites" are the Models 64 and 71. If you are wondering where the hood is for the 64 it's in the garage. I can't shoot worth a darn with those ugly hoods. Also, the gun will be wearing a nice Lyman #56A after tomorrow, just like it's big brother. I have decided to put one of my "hoarded " vintage sights on the Model 64.
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Re: My two favorite guns--pictures
MikeD,
Nice guns. The real mcCoy too. I also take the hoods off but keep'em. I have a 64 and may have it's barrel cut back to 20" just like my Browning 71 carbine. The 64 carbines are too expensive for me.
Don
Nice guns. The real mcCoy too. I also take the hoods off but keep'em. I have a 64 and may have it's barrel cut back to 20" just like my Browning 71 carbine. The 64 carbines are too expensive for me.
Don