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Bruce, the Cody factory records only go up to serial number 359,999. Not sure about the polishing room records - may be worth checking this out with Dave Kennedy the CFM curator.

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The 1895 CB is a good gun - I made mine better by slicking up the action, adding a Pachmayr recoil pad, and added a big loop lever to it. Now I'm good for everything from mild to heavy loads.

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I should have added that both the rifle and carbine have very good bores - 8 out of 10 or better.

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I have been looking for the last while for a nice old Winchester 1894 in 25-35 WCF( the ones made from 1895 to 1930 or so). I can get either a rifle or a carbine. How much of a difference is there between the rifle and the carbine in accuracy? I'd be shooting 117 grain CIL/Dominion ammo at ranges up...

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Nothing extra.

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I thought I read that it was April 1919 I'm in agreement with this. It was mentioned by one of the more knowledgeable collectors on the Winchester Arms Collectors website that this happened around 1919 and was gradually phased in. That's why one will see 1894 stamped guns into the 1920s. My 1920 38...

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Here you go:

http://www.americangunsmith.com/

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I'm thinking about purchasing both of these courses on DVDs. If there are levergunners that have either or both of these courses, what is your opinion of their quality and usefulness to levergunners, please. I have 1894s and 1886s the courses would be applicable to.

Thank you!

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Thank you for the 5744 post. As one who is starting to use this more and more, I was quite concerned as I don't want to have any kabooms happen.

If possible, could the moderators sticky this topic as it has big implications for levergunner reloaders, please? Thanks!

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Done!

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Prayers sent and hoping your sister learns from this experience.

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There are some things that just plain shouldn't be done and this is one of them.

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Recently found out one of the local gunshops up here got some Barnes TSX 30-30 flat nosed bullets in. I'm thinking about trying these out in my 30-30s and would like to hear other levergunners experiences with these bullets. Are they rather touchy with respect to accuracy? If used on big game, how d...

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Hang in there, Scott. Focus on the essentials and everything else will take care of itself.

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Nice collection!

As for it being leveritis, I'd say you have a great appreciation for leverguns.

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Sam Fadala goes into some detail about the 30-30 AI in his book "Winchester's 30-30, Model 94". Some points he made: 1) One can still use regular 30-30 factory or handloaded ammunition in these - just note that you'll then have brass fireformed for the 30-30 AI. 2) If your rifle is accurat...

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My condolences to you and your family.

Prayers sent.

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Prayers sent!

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I'll have a Bloody Mary now and then, but I usually go with a Bloody Caesar.

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Prayers sent and may the young lad recover quickly.

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I won't be around the next few days so,

Merry Christmas!

Peace and good will to all levergunners and their families!

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Empty chamber and full cock - if I see something shootable, then jacking a round into the chamber isn't as noisy.

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Prayers sent!

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I'm of the opinion that any pregnant woman should have the full information presented to her and that her decision to go shooting or not should be made on the basis of that information as well as input from her spouse. After all, it is she and he that will be most affected by the decision, aside fro...

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Be a great project to make a replica using modern materials and CNC machining. Maxwell's Lever Action Magazine Rifles book would be a start.

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Just one levergun? Probably my 1957 model 94 in 30-30.

I suppose it would only last for a while before the buying frenzy got the better of me.

Ultimately, I'd have to say no thanks to just one levergun - I'm having way too much fun to give up any that I have now.

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How common are these and how do they compare to Winchesters of that time period?

Thanks!

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Seems the fellow was out on the Autobahn doing 140 km/hr and had a close quarters deer encounter...hate to see the repair bill.

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Darn good shooting if you ask me!

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Thanks for opening up the back up forum - the withdrawal DTs were starting to get a tad troublesome...

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Wonderful gun! Kirk, now you need to get an equally good rifle/carbine to go with the Schofield....

Harry

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Ysabel Kid wrote:Last Spike -

Is Alberta really a Republic?

Not really, but the way things are going, it's one of the last strongholds against Liberalism in Canada.

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Looks like there is a Canadian MidwayUSA distributor, but will need to see how much extra he tacks on. If reasonable, I might go that way...

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Thanks, I checked but they don't seem to want Canadian business. Pricewise, it looks good - I'll have to check around further - Cabela's and other merchants who are willing to sell to Canadians.

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Given the CDN dollar's parity with the US Dollar, I'm looking at buying more casting stuff south of the border due to better prices.

Which of the big wholesalers has consistently the best prices on Lyman bullet moulds, please?

Thank you!

Harry

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I've been successful on some and just missed out on others - I console myself that there will always be opportunities in the future to get what I've been patiently looking for.

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I'd sell the ones I haven't used or have good stories or memories attached to them. I'd keep the ones that are really nice or have good memories attached to them or that get used a lot.

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Yo, pilgrim - I like it.

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Wonderful pictures Kirk!

PM coming to you...

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Thank you for posting how to cover the lever with leather.

Supplemental question: How do you wrap the saddle ring to keep it from clanging and alerting the animals?

Thank you,

Harry

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Big loop levers are not only good for winter hunting with gloves on, but also work well to prevent your fingers getting mashed on the lever with stout loads - especially with the 45-70 Govt.

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Ed,

I'm hoping with the .407 diameter bullets that things will work out, but I'll see how it goes once I get everything together.

I like that load of 28.0 gr IMR4198 - very good SD.

Not sure though I will be able to get CCI-BR primers, but will see how Fed GM210 primers do.

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Sounds good, Kirk. I'll talk to you more in the days ahead.

Harry

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Done!

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I'm in the middle of buying a restored 1886 Winchester in 40-82 WCF from one of the Leverguns members - Kirk D, who I can't thank enough. Kirk has kindly provided me with some loads for the 40-82 and I have gleaned more from Mike Venturino's writings (Big Bore book article, Shooting Leverguns of the...

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One other thing, it never hurts to have more recipes than you know what to do with. I also had a chance to go through the Levergun articles to see what other recipes there were so what I've received in this thread along with the info in the articles should keep me occupied for some time. Thanks agai...

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Thanks, guys!

Good information! I certainly wasn't going to neglect the cast boolit angle either.

And being here in Alberta, the places I hunt elk and moose often have grizzly, so just being prepared if Ol' Grizz shows up is a good thing.

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To clarify, penetration that results in at least one, preferably both shoulders broken. Fadala mentioned some of the better 170 grain bullets such as Nosler's Partition having broken at least one shoulder. So, yes, one could stick with the Partition or similar stoutly built 170 grain offerings, but,...

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I was reading Sam Fadala's tome on the Winchester 30-30 where he goes into some detail on handloads which used 180 and 190 grain bullets for increased penetration - good for moose and elk. I note that Hornady has a 180 grain round nose bullet (#3075). I also see that there is a 220 grain round nose ...

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Just curious, how did meat damage between the 150 gr Remingtons and the 170 gr. Federals compare?

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Winchester 1894 in 25-35 WCF question.

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Barnes TSX 30-30 bullets - opinions?

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Burgess-Kennedy Leverguns?

OT: Which dealer has best prices for Lyman bullet moulds?

40-82 WCF Questions

180 gr plus loads in the 30-30?