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- Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Leverevolution and the 45 Colt
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2150
Re: Leverevolution and the 45 Colt
I bought a bunch of ammo from an estate sale recently (mostly 357) and picked up a box of 45 Leverevolution, mainly because they only wanted $10 for it. Haven't shot them yet (may just keep them as a novelty) but they sure look purty
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which lever action would suit a custom 303 build?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1798
Re: Which lever action would suit a custom 303 build?
Hey Canuck Bob, wouldn't you know it, just the other day (just hours after the long gun registry died :D in fact) I discovered a Winchester 95 carbine in 303 sitting under a pile of dust. Not the prettiest girl on the block, but goes bang. Would be great for someone that wanted to customize one. I c...
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For my Canadian Brothers, I have some questions, gun related
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2091
Re: For my Canadian Brothers, I have some questions, gun related
In 1995 they made it prohibited to own under 105mm barrelled guns and calibers under 380 Auto. It is also illegal to have the said ammo in your possession! It isn't illegal to have pistol ammo under 380 in your possession. Heck, there are plenty of rifles out there in 25-20 and 32-20, Marlin's 1894...
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bolt Travel Issue in a Marlin 39A - HELP!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1158
Re: Bolt Travel Issue in a Marlin 39A - HELP!
I can't see how the ejector is causing an issue UNLESS the whole ejector assembly is in backwards? The pointy end is supposed to face front, and the part facing the rear is a sort of ramp shoved into the slot by the bolt travelling forward. :oops: And I know what I'll be doing tonight. Thanks. :D
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bolt Travel Issue in a Marlin 39A - HELP!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1158
Bolt Travel Issue in a Marlin 39A - HELP!
So a few years back I picked up a Marlin 39A (made in 1954-55 era) - had to replace the extractor and firing pin when I bought it, if I remember correctly. Only fired it a bit, and then put it away - now that I've dug it out again, I remember why. When I have the lever fully forward, I can still pul...
- Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New 94/22 from Italy?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4389
Re: New 94/22 from Italy?
FYI - I haven't heard good things about them. Pretty sloppy assembly and fitting. I was considering getting one when they first arrived, but after reading some reviews and seeing "in hand" pictures, I'm very glad I waited.
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1403
Re: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
Deal was struck, and in a couple days it will be home with me. The bore on this one is dead mint - bright and shiny. Hopefully it'll be a shooter. A Remington model 12C will be coming home at the same time - talk about an odd couple.
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1403
Re: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
Hey Mike - you can cancel that letter. I was able to get the info I needed. Win. 1886, Date in: 10-17-1891 Type: Rifle Caliber: 40/65 Barrel: Round Trigger: Plain 1/2 Magazine Date shipped: 10-20-1891 Order: 13048 And a couple of pictures of it (not mine). Meeting the seller tomorrow - it just might...
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1403
Re: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
Sent you a PM Mike - thanks for your help. It's funny, this guy has well over 100 guns (most shotguns), and the only 2 levers he has - a ratty post-64 Winchester 94 in 30-30, and this beauty of an 1886. Talk about polar opposites.
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anybody here with a Cody membership?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1403
Anybody here with a Cody membership?
Could I ask a favor of someone here with a Cody membership? :oops: I was out tonight to take a look at a Winchester model 1886, and it just seemed like an odd combination - 40-65 caliber, heavy round barrel, and a 1/2 magazine. The muzzle end looked unnaturally flat, but I haven't seen a lot of 1886...
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone ever had a percussion Sharps converted to cartridge?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3648
Re: Anyone ever had a percussion Sharps converted to cartridge?
Thanks for all the input guys. I made the deal, and I now have the Sharps barreled receiver (as well as a Winchester 1895 carbine in 303 British) on the way. Once I get a first hand look at the Sharps I'll have a better idea of what I plan on doing with it. It's coming from the Northwest Territories...
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone ever had a percussion Sharps converted to cartridge?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3648
Anyone ever had a percussion Sharps converted to cartridge?
I have the option of picking up an original Sharps model 1859 barreled action (looks like just about all the pieces are there except the hammer and wood). Since all it will ever be at this point is a shooter, I was thinking that it might be interesting to have it converted to cartridge, if possible....
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source for Winchester 1895 Carbine Stocks?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1763
Re: Source for Winchester 1895 Carbine Stocks?
Thanks for the info gentlemen. If the deal goes through it looks like I'll be getting hold of Precision.
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source for Winchester 1895 Carbine Stocks?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1763
Source for Winchester 1895 Carbine Stocks?
Anybody happen to know of a source for a decent replacement stock set, or at the very least, buttstock, for an original Winchester 1895 carbine? I'm working on a trade for a carbine (in 303 British) but the buttstock could use some TLC (looks like it may have been shellaced - I'm guessing to cover a...
- Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Found this old Colt
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4000
Re: Found this old Colt
If for some strange reason you decide you want to build your 44-40 on another frame, definitely let me know. I've been trying to find a pre-1898 frame set-up in 38 Special because they qualify as an antique here (meaning a lot less BS about where you can shoot it, how you can store it, etc.).
- Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>
- Replies: 118
- Views: 16132
Re: On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away (well almost)
I have to say, this is one of the most generous acts I've seen this Christmas season. I'd really appreciate having my name entered in the draw.
- Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES (TV) - Lonesome Dove
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2826
Re: MOVIES (TV) - Lonesome Dove
If you want to get the story in chronological order, it's Dead Man's Walk Comanche Moon Lonesome Dove Streets of Laredo * * * * * * * * * * spoiler alert* * * * * * * * * I personally find McMurtry's writing style easy and fun to read, but my God I wish somebody would sell him a point. It's so depr...
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So what's your favorite Western Movie Music.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6404
Re: So what's your favorite Western Movie Music.
This right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aeg0Fxxhvw
Had this on CD and used to play it in the car. The build up is perfect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aeg0Fxxhvw
Had this on CD and used to play it in the car. The build up is perfect.
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt's New Service
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1577
Re: Colt's New Service
38-40 - like the one I picked up a couple weeks ago?mergus wrote: All 3 of mine are .45's. Someday I hope to find a really nice one in 38-40.
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question For Kirk
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1988
Re: Question For Kirk
OK now I'm really confused. Just how the heck can you have a revolver made before 1898 chambered in 44 Special. It wasn't invented until 10 years after 1898....or do they consider an old pre- 1898 44-40 with a newly fitted 44 special cylinder as OK??? For pistols, as long as the frame is pre-1898, ...
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2688
Re: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
It's a survival signaling advice as well. Catch the sun right and you'll blind everyone in a 100 foot radius.AJMD429 wrote:OK - I get it.
Lose the 'pearl grips' and it's just a 'vintage gun' in 'corrosion-resistant finish'...
Ding it up some, and it might even be a 'collectable'...?
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2688
Re: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
You take it out to remove the cylinder/extractor (at leat I think you do - been a year or 2 since I stripped down a Mark 1 or 2 ).J Miller wrote:Killer Kanuck,
What is that slotted, knurled screw for that just in front of the wedge shaped part on the left side?
Joe
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2688
Re: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
Sambar or even elk antler might look decent on it. Although I can't imagine there are many people offering Webley grips in any material, let alone those.
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2688
Re: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
I always loved that quote. I've been thinking about getting a set of repro black plastic grips to go with it anyway. And the grips on it now aren't even real mother of pearl - they're the fake plastic type.Rusty wrote:Gen. Patton said whores and pimps carry mother of pearl grips, men carry ivory.
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Frank Wesson Rifle
- Replies: 47
- Views: 10841
Re: Frank Wesson Rifle
32 Long Colt can be found around - be surprised what you find lying around at gunshows once you start looking. I've made a habit of picking up any 32 Long or Short Colt whenever I come across it. Now one of these days hopefully I'll come across the Marlin 1892 I'm planning on shooting it out of. :lol:
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6423
Re: What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?
Easy - an Armi Sport Spencer carbine in 56-50 Centerfire. Been drooling over one of them for a couple years now. Unfortunately no one is importing them into Canada.
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2688
Re: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
L :lol: L, A nickled, pearl gripped Webley ..... A British pimp gun! It's cute, I like it. I should get one for my wife. What caliber is it? Joe Still in its original 455, with a really good bore. Usually I'm not a nickle fan, but this one was so unusual I just had to get it. Plus it qualifies as a...
- Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2688
OT - So does this qualify as a B-B-Q Gun?
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/007106.JPG http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/00693.JPG http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/00897.JPG Picked it up a week or 2 back - imported it from Florida so it's still adapting to this climate. :D I have to say, whoever nickled this did one hell of...
- Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are repros of antiques, classified as antiques?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2000
Re: Are repros of antiques, classified as antiques?
I did some digging on that myself Kirk. I was (and still sort of am) contemplating importing an Armi-Sport Spencer carbine, since no one here stocks them. Look at the State Department's International Traffic in Arms Regulations, section 123.17(b) - basically it says firearms made pre-1898, or replic...
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 19246
Re: What is the most unusual cartridge you shoot?
Don't really load anything too unusual at the moment, but I am getting dies/brass/molds together to load 50-95 Winchester and 577 Snider (so I may be asking you for some advice Perry Owens )
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Front and Rear Sight Options - Chaparral 1876
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1447
Re: Front and Rear Sight Options - Chaparral 1876
That's about what mine cost,shipped, taxes and all - in Canadian funds.marlinman93 wrote:I saw two of those at a gun dealer recently. One in .45-60 and another in .45-75. Both priced at $889. Is this the going price, or was this a real bargain?
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Front and Rear Sight Options - Chaparral 1876
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1447
Re: Front and Rear Sight Options - Chaparral 1876
Anyone have any experience with the 5 leaf express sight that Jeff's Outfitter's has for $60? Looks like it would be a proper fit for a 50-95.
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Front and Rear Sight Options - Chaparral 1876
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1447
Front and Rear Sight Options - Chaparral 1876
Picked up my new Chaparral 1876 last night, and other than that sights, so far I'm impressed. Fit and finish is pretty good, action is pretty smooth right out of the box, shoulders nicely - too bad my dies and brass are weeks out. :( So, I'm just wondering - what are my options for aftermarket front...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1682
Re: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
Remington 14-1/2 #2 should be here in a week and a half or so.
This one is complete and unblemished except for a replacement buttstock (really well done - complete with cheek rest). So I'll swap out stocks and have 1 complete original, and 1 sporter.
This one is complete and unblemished except for a replacement buttstock (really well done - complete with cheek rest). So I'll swap out stocks and have 1 complete original, and 1 sporter.
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading for the 50-95 Winchester
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1944
Loading for the 50-95 Winchester
Well, I decided to take a chance, and I have a Chaparral 50-95 on order which should be here in the next week or so (the dealer has a "no b.s. guarantee", so if I get a lemon I can send it back without any problems). So now I have to feed it. Has anyone tried the new RCBS Legacy dies? Buff...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1682
Re: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
Funny thing is, I now know where there are 2 more of these Dominion of Canada marked 44-40's for sale, and a guy I deal with on a fairly regular basis says he has a 38-40 carbine that he might consider selling. :) Keep us apprized of the situation on the 14 1/2s, KK. I am interested, if the prices ...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1682
Re: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
Funny thing is, I now know where there are 2 more of these Dominion of Canada marked 44-40's for sale, and a guy I deal with on a fairly regular basis says he has a 38-40 carbine that he might consider selling.
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1682
Picked up a new 44-40 - not a lever though
Took a short road trip with a few buddies yesterday to check out a gun show. Few Marlin and Winchester levers, none that caught my eye though. But in the very back corner I spied something that was meant to come home with me. I handled Remington model 14's before, but this was the first 14-1/2 I've ...
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new LEVERS
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1362
Re: new LEVERS
Nice snag - I was looking at that on GunNutz myself.
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It ain't a levergun but it'll do
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1829
Re: It ain't a levergun but it'll do
So I'm guessing $500Cdn is a deal?
I always liked the look of them - if they still have it Monday, I may have to snag it.
I always liked the look of them - if they still have it Monday, I may have to snag it.
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It ain't a levergun but it'll do
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1829
Re: It ain't a levergun but it'll do
Beautiful little carbine. Just a couple hours ago I came across a 14-1/2 rifle in 44-40 newly listed on a dealer's site in Canada. Has an extended mag and the Dominion of Canada mark. Does anyone familiar with them marked as such? I read somewhere they were sent to Britain early on in WWI, but what ...
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Got my first Colt SAA First Generation
- Replies: 58
- Views: 4211
Re: OT: Got my first Colt SAA First Generation
She's a beauty Kirk. I figured that if you were getting a refinished one you'd make sure it was in an antique caliber too. I'm hoping to track down a refinished antique 44-40 one of these days that I can convert to 44 Russian or 44 Special.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Is Consensus Opinion On EER Scope for a Lever Rifle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1438
Re: What Is Consensus Opinion On EER Scope for a Lever Rifle
Anyone tried a scout style scope setup of a Winchester 1895? Just got my Browning in 30-06 and was contemplating what I could put on it for sights/optics.
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: uberti henry rifle in 45colt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2338
Re: uberti henry rifle in 45colt
If you decide you'd rather a brass framed 44-40, I have one, and I'm a little more partial to 45 Colt myself
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aftermarket sight for Browning/Winchester 1895
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8752
Aftermarket sight for Browning/Winchester 1895
I just made a deal that will have a Browning made model 1895 arriving on my doorstep in a week or so - 30/06 caliber. It's one of the ones made in 1984, so it doesn't have a tang safety. So I'm just wondering, what are my options for a peep or tang sight? And just to start a fight, :lol: what are th...
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: That's it, I'm done!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1925
Re: That's it, I'm done!
I've read the Great War series and some of American Empire, along with How Few Remain - really good reading. Guns of the South was pretty good too - little more sci-fi than alternate history, but interesting to read about their attempts to get black powder ammo to work in an AK.
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Win. 94 clone from Chaparral Arms
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4733
Re: New Win. 94 clone from Chaparral Arms
http://www.chaparralarms.com/news.htm ...althogh this one gets me to wonderin': " at IWA Show Germany Lever Action cal. 22 LR Model "Youngboy" " The Canadian Chaparral importer told me that this is oing to be based on the Winchester 9422. When I read about them first I was hopin...
- Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What is going on with Chaparral Arms?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8842
Re: What is going on with Chaparral Arms?
Based on what I was told from the Canadian importer, the 22LR lever they list as "coming soon" is going to be based on the 9422.
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti colt burgess rifle
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4209
Re: Uberti colt burgess rifle
Anyone happen to know if the Colt Burgess had the same issues with the forestock cracking as the Marlin 1881 had?
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti colt burgess rifle
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4209
Re: Uberti colt burgess rifle
These pictures were posted on the CASCity forums a couple days ago:
http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Burgess1.jpg
http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Burgess2.jpg
http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Burgess3.jpg
I just linked them because they're BIG.
http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Burgess1.jpg
http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Burgess2.jpg
http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Burgess3.jpg
I just linked them because they're BIG.