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by Mutt
Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Levergun
Replies: 20
Views: 2251

Re: 1st Levergun

Excellent rifle , Great price, I know you'll love it ! Mutt
by Mutt
Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Texicans are a new REPUBLIC
Replies: 19
Views: 2304

OT Texicans are a new REPUBLIC

Today is San Jacinto Day . Texas won it's independence from Mexico . On April 21, 1836, Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramatic close. The climax of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto eventually moved America’s western border to the Pacific Ocean. And its story will move you—to a bet...
by Mutt
Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Rifles
Replies: 23
Views: 2408

Re: Henry Rifles

Several years back I had need to talk with the two brothers that own today's Henry rifle company. They informed me that the present Henry rifles is not nor ever been a part of the first Henry rifles . But their last name isn't Henry either. Can't say it or spell it. They are real gentlemen though, G...
by Mutt
Wed Apr 21, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally a good load for 30-30!
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Re: Finally a good load for 30-30!

May I ask Why? I would think the standard loads that have been around a long time would work fine. Guess I just don't understand . But then there is a lot of this understand problem for me as I get older, First eyes , then some strength , then the Skin Vet repairing all the good times in the sun yea...
by Mutt
Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)
Replies: 26
Views: 2797

Re: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)

Beautiful rifle , and a fine working saddle it looks like. :mrgreen: I too have some grandma blankets from the 40s hand made.
The green face says it all. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So I got my 1892.... pictures inside
Replies: 20
Views: 2093

Re: So I got my 1892.... pictures inside

Check the sticky stuff closely .It might not be rust . Maybe just grease for packing or storing. ???? But I'd take it apart some and examine it closely . Even inside the mag tube Get it cleaned up and I think you'll love it. But you should not have had to pay full price for that. Maybe let the selle...
by Mutt
Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi :)
Replies: 31
Views: 2941

Re: Hi :)

Welcome Sir,
If you like gun folks , talking with them , learning things you might not have heard about, and lever action rifles ,,,,,, You Are In The Right place



,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Pull up a stump and enjoy......
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt :D
by Mutt
Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First 30-30 !
Replies: 22
Views: 2719

Re: First 30-30 !

I don't know if I like .30.30 or not! But I own only 8 so far. Maybe buying another one or 3 I might really get to liking them . :D When ever I see one for sale at a good price, just can't no to a good lever action .30.30 . God has truly been good to me . Some years ago my entire gun collection was ...
by Mutt
Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Note to Kirk
Replies: 1
Views: 277

Note to Kirk

Thanks for the info Sir. Maybe that will also help a 72 year old pair of eyes . I too have had to go to tri-focals . Helps some , but my left eye can't be helped anymore . Didn't know the dr was a quack till after he ruined my left eye removing a catarac. anyhow , thanks a lot, will give it a try. ,...
by Mutt
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my rifle to the optometrist (UPDATE)
Replies: 30
Views: 2661

Re: Took my rifle to the optometrist today

Kirk , any idea where to buy the book of peeps like your daughter uses. ?

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by Mutt
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my rifle to the optometrist (UPDATE)
Replies: 30
Views: 2661

Re: Took my rifle to the optometrist today

Are ya'll using a store bought peep tape , or is it just regular tape with a hole. What size
hole if tape.? ,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Prayer request for Homefront
Replies: 23
Views: 1557

Re: OT: Prayer request for Homefront

prayer given..............Mutt
by Mutt
Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun safes-Which to buy?
Replies: 29
Views: 4185

Re: Gun safes-Which to buy?

Liberty safe ,combination lock. I have guns , papers , some keepsakes , & ammo ,increasing the weight quite a bit . Slab flooring . $ 1000. about 12 years ago , from a small local sports store .
So far , so good.
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by Mutt
Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Knife - She's a beauty
Replies: 22
Views: 2197

Re: OT: New Knife - She's a beauty

I know what it is that's different ! It LOOKS like a real knife!! :mrgreen:
Dang purdy too .

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by Mutt
Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Log Cabin Photo/Question
Replies: 33
Views: 3233

Re: OT - Log Cabin Photo/Question

After searching the web some , it seems that a lot of areas did not have many trees available was one reason. Then the heat and cold problem answer was that the ground was about 55 degrees most seasons . That is if i read it correctly . Less wood and cooler indoors as needed. ,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess I'm just soft hearted (UPDATED!!!!!)
Replies: 30
Views: 2907

Re: I guess I'm just soft hearted (UPDATED!!!!!)

God smiles on people like you. :D I thank you also. :D






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by Mutt
Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need Help Re: My Grandads Knife
Replies: 35
Views: 5247

Re: OT - Need Help Re: My Grandads Knife

Do Not, I repeat ,,DO NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,You will hate yourself. No matter , it's yours. Was given to you for a reason. Keep it. I envy you . I have little or nothing from my folks , Not likely too either . They are all gone now. At 72 I'm trying to make sure ...
by Mutt
Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-What is different in this old Photo? Added full shot.
Replies: 21
Views: 2126

Re: OT-What is different in this old Photo? Added full shot.

Their heads and the hats look as if they don't belong s Maybe some one altered a few things . Sure looks to me like it isn't right . At first I didn't catch the bull either. Was looking at the guns then the hats , and other things. Yep. Very strange photo.
by Mutt
Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 AE
Replies: 17
Views: 3984

Re: Winchester 94 AE

I had one, don't want another , no matter what .
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Prayer Request. Spec. Fleury
Replies: 22
Views: 1441

Re: OT Prayer Request. Spec. Fleury

prayer offered ,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No range trip this weekend
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Re: No range trip this weekend

For this or that reason, we too have not been able to do any practise . Shame , .

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by Mutt
Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 28
Views: 2617

Re: Prayer Request

Prayer offered Sir, for you and yours........................Mutt
by Mutt
Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request (Up date)
Replies: 45
Views: 3466

Re: Prayer Request

Prayer offered,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT --- Facebook ?
Replies: 45
Views: 2867

Re: OT --- Facebook ?

I still like the dial type phones. Much easier to use, better to hear on, and NO weird noises . Besides , I don't give a rat's ****** about most of the past , and little of the
present. .... :lol: The people I'm speaking of. :P :twisted:

Mutt
by Mutt
Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Thoughts on this benchgrinder?
Replies: 14
Views: 1705

Re: OT: Thoughts on this benchgrinder?

I've had the old washer made grinder since the '60's . Have always needed to roll the stone to get it started , plus if I hold too much pressure the wheel will stop . But the old girl still is as good as always. Just can't get in a hurry , and it does all I need it for. Even sharpens my tractor blad...
by Mutt
Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Virus
Replies: 32
Views: 2246

OT Virus

Hope ya'll are vigliant more so lately. We were slapped with several viruses this week end . They destroyed everything , to the point that My lovely young wife had to spend several days reconstructing the computers . She has a table top and lap tap , and I have a table top. It got us all at one stok...
by Mutt
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 94, 30-30 20 years today.
Replies: 33
Views: 3307

Re: Model 94, 30-30 20 years today.

Fine rifle, & a very beautiful lady
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by Mutt
Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Old fort Worth, Texas Police Photo. (1900)
Replies: 22
Views: 2164

Re: OT-Old fort Worth, Texas Police Photo. (1900)

The man 2nd from the left front row in a light colored suit looks very familar to me from other pics I've seen in the past. Don't know where or what but I'm certain I've seen him before ??? :roll:

..............Mutt
by Mutt
Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mil-Comm Weapon Cleaner?
Replies: 11
Views: 1160

Re: Mil-Comm Weapon Cleaner?

They make Astro Glide ? So it says ,
:lol: :roll:
by Mutt
Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Old photo of tough looking cow boy.
Replies: 23
Views: 1824

Re: OT- Old photo of tough looking cow boy.

Appears to be in his Sunday go to Meeting clothes . Even his chaps are cleaned up , as well as his ride is brushed and trimmed. The hat probably isn't the working hat either , not beat up enough for working head wear.
Great picture.................Mutt
by Mutt
Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request!
Replies: 38
Views: 2707

Re: Prayer request!

Prayers offered

,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old picture of a 1892 winchester off a reservation
Replies: 7
Views: 863

Re: Old picture of a 1892 winchester off a reservation

I really understand how you feel. I came home off grave yards one morn and found my home left open , wrecked inside and all my guns gone . Plus I had the flu . Lived by myself then, I too know who the rat scum is but couldn't prove it . Got only one 410 shot gun back some years later. Bad shape . &q...
by Mutt
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Model 94; 32WS
Replies: 13
Views: 1937

Re: Winchester Model 94; 32WS

The one I used to have seemed to be about the same results as my .30.30s . Yes, yours's is set up as should be, but back then I don't think the butt pad was a standard from the factor . Some one will correct me if I'm wrong , OK ? . Plus you have a very fine rifle there . ..............Mutt :mrgreen:
by Mutt
Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Unhappy Cat
Replies: 22
Views: 2438

Re: OT - Unhappy Cat

My lovely young spouse is really upset after I showed her the video . :mrgreen: I reckon I'll be in the " DOGHOUSE " , cause I laughed Reminds me when our cat got in the dryer and I closed the door without seeing her. WoW...BUMP BUMP THUMP THUMP , SCAWALLLLLL, like I never heard , opened s...
by Mutt
Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A prayer request, please...
Replies: 39
Views: 2251

Re: A prayer request, please...

Prayers given Sir ,
by Mutt
Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sawed off
Replies: 14
Views: 1505

Re: sawed off

If the mark does not disapear .
by Mutt
Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossie model 92
Replies: 66
Views: 28719

Re: Rossie model 92

Yes you did OK!!! :D Mutt
by Mutt
Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT prayer request
Replies: 22
Views: 1624

Re: OT prayer request

Done ................... Mutt
by Mutt
Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new here
Replies: 23
Views: 1678

Re: new here

Welcome Sir .................. :D .........Mutt
by Mutt
Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scoped my .35 and homemade sling
Replies: 17
Views: 1808

Re: Scoped my .35 and homemade sling

I have used an old belt with my name on it several times in the past.
This last one is kind'a stiff but carries well . Name of the game is "I Like It " .

.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...
Replies: 13
Views: 1277

Re: Marlin 45lc with octagon barrel...

I have the Marlin 24" oct barrel .45Colt . Beautiful , shoots great , fine to handle . No longer a ugly safety .

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by Mutt
Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 25
Views: 987

Re: Prayer rRequst

prayers offered....................................Mutt
by Mutt
Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new lever for Christmas!!
Replies: 8
Views: 534

Re: Got a new lever for Christmas!!

Ported makes it a " LOUD " bang instead of normal as it used to be.


,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
by Mutt
Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '94 come back ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1571

'94 come back ?

In the Feb. 2010 issue of GUNS magazine , page "75 " , is a notice from Winchester that in the 2nd quarter of this year ,the big W. will bring out two models of the '94 . The Custom and the High Grade . $ 1959.00 , and $ 1469.00 . Says to read more on their web site . www.winchesterguns.co...
by Mutt
Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gray Eagles
Replies: 5
Views: 530

Re: Gray Eagles

What can you say? Just thanks to all the vets of all the wars .

May God Bless you ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti Revoler questions
Replies: 2
Views: 449

Re: Uberti Revoler questions

I was just this evening looking at the same revolvers you 'are talking about. The 2nd one was built that way by colt in the begining Colt used steel instead of brass from the factory. The first factory ones were all parts guns with the proper design changes to except the case ammo. Interesting note ...
by Mutt
Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goodbye to my beloved wife
Replies: 77
Views: 8415

Re: Goodbye to my beloved wife

May God be with you ...............Mutt
by Mutt
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's 23DEC and 74 degrees...
Replies: 29
Views: 1526

Re: It's 23DEC and 74 degrees...

Dec 23rd 10:08 and I'm in the tornado watch .

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mutt
by Mutt
Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Pic
Replies: 21
Views: 1514

Re: Old Pic

Can you believe I at one time owned one just that ugly! Poor o'l mule headed ,bigged footed ," PET" I ever had He was always wanted to get in the back of my pickup . But hated my trailer. And if you didn't watch him close would sur nuff get through an open car door. Have to use sweet feed ...
by Mutt
Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for my son
Replies: 60
Views: 4840

Re: Prayer Request for my son

Prayer given.............Mutt