Added to the Collection

[Shasta]

I made my regular Friday visit to a local pawn shop that stocks a whole bunch of guns. They were very busy as usual, but the guys always acknowledge a regular customer. The owner says "Whatcha buyin' today?" I told him nothing if I could help it. He says "I got something in back you might like. It's going in the sales rack tomorrow; one of those newer Winchester 1886 takedown models."
Well, I figure I am off the hook, as I already have one of those, and I told him as much. Told him how much I liked it and all, but I just wish it was the fancy one with high grade wood and checkering. Right about then he sets the hook...
"This one is the fancy checkered model. It's a trade-in, but was never fired. You wanna see it?"

Is a four-pound Robin fat? Of course I want to see it! Sure enough, it's just what I like with fancy wood, crescent buttplate, checkering, and a takedown to boot! It was reasonably priced at $1,495, and I hated to hand it back to him. I said I'd have to think on it and talk to the wife. I drove the two miles home, whined to the wife how I just had to have it, I know they will cut me a better deal, dear, and lucky me, she gives the OK! I was back at the shop within a half hour and got it for $1,400 out the door. Of course, this being California, I have to wait ten days to really take it out the door, so no pictures yet.

I do have a picture of a fun little project I got not long ago that will keep me busy for awhile. Guns are not my only vice.......







Shasta

[pshort]

Hey Shasta,
Nice on the '86....
In CA, do they have waiting periods for buying cars..?? (Yet?)
Nice Camaro...... Always liked the early ones...
Will be lookin' for '86 pix.....

Thanks,

Paul

[Blaine]

Nice

[AJMD429]

Of course, this being California, I have to wait ten days to really take it out the door, so no pictures yet.

That's to keep everyone safe, because them leverguns are 'high-capacity' rifles and you're probably a desperado...

[Griff]

WAIT A MINUTE! What '67 Camaro had the cowl-induction hood and rally stripes?

[Paladin]

Nice find on the rifle.

[jeepnik]

WAIT A MINUTE! What '67 Camaro had the cowl-induction hood and rally stripes?

They didn't. Solid colors only and regular hood. It's likely either a 327 or 350. Although they may, haven't seen one yet, made a few 307's.

[Griff]

Whoa! Who knew?

1967 Chevy Camaro RS Z28
Photo by GM Archives
I thought the "RS" was debuted in 1968.

[Shasta]

pshort, No waiting period on cars in California; heck, you don't even have to have a license, just bring money!

Griff, the Camaro was originally a plain 327 two barrel with Powerglide. The cowl induction hood and rally stripes were added to make it go faster!

It has only 96,600 original miles, but since the motor smokes and the tranny slips severely, it will soon be fitted with a 300+ h.p. 350 c.i. and a Turbo 350 transmission. The ugly deep dish wheels will be replaced with some old style 5 spoke Torque Thrust. I may not be much on the rifle range, but I'll look good gettin' there!


Shasta

[Griff]

The ugly deep dish wheels will be replaced with some old style 5 spoke Torque Thrust. I may not be much on the rifle range, but I'll look good gettin' there!
Shasta

Somehow, I knew those wheels were slated to be replaced!! You'd be VERY happy w/a 700R4... I am w/mine, 4.11 @ 70 = ~2600rpm vs 3700 w/ direct as final trans gear.

[jeepnik]

pshort, No waiting period on cars in California; heck, you don't even have to have a license, just bring money!

Griff, the Camaro was originally a plain 327 two barrel with Powerglide. The cowl induction hood and rally stripes were added to make it go faster!

It has only 96,600 original miles, but since the motor smokes and the tranny slips severely, it will soon be fitted with a 300+ h.p. 350 c.i. and a Turbo 350 transmission. The ugly deep dish wheels will be replaced with some old style 5 spoke Torque Thrust. I may not be much on the rifle range, but I'll look good gettin' there!


Shasta

Photos when done please.

[Mich Hunter]

pshort, No waiting period on cars in California; heck, you don't even have to have a license, just bring money!

Griff, the Camaro was originally a plain 327 two barrel with Powerglide. The cowl induction hood and rally stripes were added to make it go faster!

It has only 96,600 original miles, but since the motor smokes and the tranny slips severely, it will soon be fitted with a 300+ h.p. 350 c.i. and a Turbo 350 transmission. The ugly deep dish wheels will be replaced with some old style 5 spoke Torque Thrust. I may not be much on the rifle range, but I'll look good gettin' there!


Shasta

You should reconsider and go the levergun.com route and shoe horn a 502 ci into the front of that thing. Hey, oil prices are going down right?

[Ysabel Kid]

Sweet find! Looking forward to the pictures after CA's ridiculous waiting period...

[Shasta]

Got the rifle and here are the pictures:






As you can see, it is a fine looking rifle. I took it to the range to see how it would shoot with some of my 300 grain cast lead loads. Herer are the first five shots at 50 meters:



After adjusting the rear sight I put five shots from the bench onto the 100 meter Pig silhouette target:




I was pleased with the rifle's accuracy, but unfortunately like most of the new Winchesters with the tang safety-rebounding hammer mess, it would give a light hammer strike and misfire at least once in every five shots. A second cock of the hammer would fire the round, but misfires are unacceptable. My other '86 was the same way until I disabled the rebound spring, so this one will get the same treatment.


Shasta

[Pete44ru]

Got the rifle and here are the pictures:









As you can see, it is a fine looking rifle.

Durn tootin' it is ! What wonderful wood !

How much does that puppy weigh, unloaded ?


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[Griff]

Darn it! Do you have will power? Buy it on the 4th and wait 18 days before pickin' it up when you only HAD to wait TEN! Very nice rifle! .45-70?

[Rusty]

Even my wife who is no gun lover, but someone who does like beautiful wood would have to agree, that is beautiful.

[Shasta]

Durn tootin' it is ! What wonderful wood !

How much does that puppy weigh, unloaded ?


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I put it on my scale and it went 10 pounds right on the nose.


Shasta

[Shasta]

Darn it! Do you have will power? Buy it on the 4th and wait 18 days before pickin' it up when you only HAD to wait TEN! Very nice rifle! .45-70?

Griff, I didn't wait an extra minute to pick it up, I was there right on the dot. The delay for pictures and firing it was because I had cataract surgery on my shootin' eye. Just got the other eye done this morning.


Shasta

[Griff]

Darn it! Do you have will power? Buy it on the 4th and wait 18 days before pickin' it up when you only HAD to wait TEN! Very nice rifle! .45-70?

Griff, I didn't wait an extra minute to pick it up, I was there right on the dot. The delay for pictures and firing it was because I had cataract surgery on my shootin' eye. Just got the other eye done this morning.
Shasta

Well... (I figured it was sumting important) ... take care of yourself and your eyes. Some day when I make that trek from Susanville up to Weeds on my way to visit Mom, I'll have to get in touch... Maybe we can pop a few caps? I'll bring my own pop gun!

[Shasta]

Sounds like a plan, Griff! I'd love to meet you and spend some time shooting. I'll even bring along my late brother's 2 bore flintlock just in case you have shooting something like that on your bucket list!




Shasta

[Dusty Texian]

2 Bore my goodnes ,Whatch where you point that thang!!! That is a very fine looking 86 , the figure in the wood is superb! The 67 is Cool ! Life is Good !!!!!! ,,,,,DT