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- Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1386
Re: Prayers For Our Friend Gunny Reed
Hello all: I happened to see an Ithaca single-shot lever-action (Martini system) 22 rifle at a gun shop the other day, and I thought about our friend Jeremy, aka Gunny, aka JReed, as I'd given one each to his 2 sons years ago ( Levergun #1 posting (click for link) and Levergun #2 posting (click for ...
- Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question on values
- Replies: 5
- Views: 233
Re: Question on values
So, the question, is there much price difference if any between the two? A whole bunch of views, but no values -- and I have no values to add either. :( If you're not in a rush, I'd suggest you find a shooter or gun shop that has the "Blue Book" of gun values and see what that says. Good ...
- Thu May 30, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Memorial Day in Denali National Park
- Replies: 6
- Views: 388
Re: Memorial Day in Denali National Park
Yes, I'll bet she'd be OK if a snowflake tore down one of those flags and BURNED IT...
Yeah, she'd be OK with that, I'm sure...........
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Yeah, she'd be OK with that, I'm sure...........
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- Wed May 29, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fluorescents out but LED glare annoying…
- Replies: 11
- Views: 628
Re: Fluorescents out but LED glare annoying…
Gotta admit I really like the low-power consumption and low-heat-generated capabilities of LEDs. That said, I worked for then GTE Sylvania Lighting and later OSRAM Sylvania Lighting from 1984 to 2003... In 1984, we made 250,000 fluorescent lamps (ranging from 2' up to 8' lengths) per day at my first...
- Mon May 27, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good read on Memorial Day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 379
Re: Good read on Memorial Day
It’s worth asking, this Memorial Day, whether the rest of us would be willing to follow Kennedy’s path. Thanks for posting that Bill. But this other quote from the article really astonishes me -- I mean, maybe I shouldn't be surprised -- I guess I'm more dismayed, embarrassed and mad that so many w...
- Fri May 24, 2024 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Rule of Gun Safety
- Replies: 6
- Views: 663
First Rule of Gun Safety
Seems about right!
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- Thu May 23, 2024 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Red Skelton's "Pledge of Allegiance"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 507
Red Skelton's "Pledge of Allegiance"
I recall seeing this live quite a few years ago (1969!) on my older brother's birthday...
** This needs to be viewed more often...
** And the Pledge needs to be put back into schools too!
Click for link to Red Skelton's video (click here)
God Bless America!
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** This needs to be viewed more often...
** And the Pledge needs to be put back into schools too!
Click for link to Red Skelton's video (click here)
God Bless America!
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- Mon May 20, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little Bighorn Colt Up For Auction in Texas
- Replies: 9
- Views: 856
Re: Little Bighorn Colt Up For Auction in Texas
Interesting and intriguing, but OK, I'll say it...
* How do we know he carried it on that fateful day???
* How solid is the provenance?
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* How do we know he carried it on that fateful day???
* How solid is the provenance?
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- Mon May 20, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pheasant ala Sweet Baby Ray’s
- Replies: 8
- Views: 665
Re: Pheasant ala Sweet Baby Ray’s
Chicken :lol: I'm sure you meant "Chicken in BBQ sauce"! :D Ha! That's funny! :lol: I once made "Pheasant Marsala" -- and it was awesome! And you can easily guess what it tasted like! :wink: I prefer the "Honey BBQ" version of Sweet Baby Rays, but others might want mor...
- Mon May 20, 2024 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP: WWII Legend and Triple Ace "Bud" Anderson Passes Away
- Replies: 6
- Views: 755
RIP: WWII Legend and Triple Ace "Bud" Anderson Passes Away
I just watched a special about the P51 Mustang last night -- my most favorite airplane of any era -- and "Bud" was included in it...
RIP sir -- thank you for your service Click here for a link.
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RIP sir -- thank you for your service Click here for a link.
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- Sun May 19, 2024 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kittery Trading Post - Democrats Killed it....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 618
Re: Kittery Trading Post - Democrats Killed it....
Well, we'll just have to see where this goes... KTP is about 50 minutes from me and I shop there quite often -- I'd bet half the inventory I lost in my sinking boat were acquired there... They recently added new cases to the sales floor for all the handguns, with much-improved LED lighting, and mayb...
- Mon May 13, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting Back at the City/Homeowner's Association...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 491
Getting Back at the City/Homeowner's Association...
This is CLASSIC! A boat owner (it's an Arima, the same make of the boat I own) got a nastigram letter from his city or HOA (not sure which, as I've seen 2 articles mentioning both) saying that the view of his boat from the street was an eyesore, and they demanded that he install a fence. Well he did...
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 883
Re: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery
+1 to all the comments above -- that must have been a special moment when her name popped up like that! Back in the early 70's, we'd say that was "Radar Love"... "When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough She sends her comfort comin' in from above We don't need no letter at all W...
- Wed May 08, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 79 Years since Victory in Europe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 605
Re: 79 Years since Victory in Europe
Lest we forget.... Amen. "The Greatest Generation" My late father had 2 voyages on the legendary Queen Mary -- neither was a pleasure cruise! He told us more land-lubbers got sick while she was at the dock than when they finally got out to sea. He's somewhere in this image below... Old No...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Building a matchlock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1326
Re: Building a matchlock
Very cool! The few times I've shot one it was FAST!
Next you'll need a wheellock!!!
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Building a matchlock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1326
Re: Building a matchlock
My next project will be building a matchlock.I have built a couple but this one will be different as it will have a sliding pan on it similar to a Snaphaunce.Having a sliding pan will make it easier to hunt with and I plan on trying to take a deer with it when finished.This is the type of lock the ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3619
Re: Pitchy (Lenn)
Glad to see a pix of Lenn and see him here again -- you've been missed.
But more importantly, you've been in the thoughts & prayers of us here!
Be well Lenn! And wishing the best for Norma too.
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But more importantly, you've been in the thoughts & prayers of us here!
Be well Lenn! And wishing the best for Norma too.
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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5125
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
Great idea!
(Almost as much fun as "chicks with guns" )
Here's my S&W No.3, Model 2 (Schofield) in .38 Spcl by Uberti, with Elk Stag grips; along with an Edge Brand/Germany large Bowie.
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(Almost as much fun as "chicks with guns" )
Here's my S&W No.3, Model 2 (Schofield) in .38 Spcl by Uberti, with Elk Stag grips; along with an Edge Brand/Germany large Bowie.
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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God sends a lesson in the form of conjoined twins
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1081
Re: God sends a lesson in the form of conjoined twins
Wow, just wow... I have an identical twin -- in fact, after being studied by a hospital in Boston, they told us we were in the "top 5" for being most alike from the over 500 sets of twins they'd interviewed (and tested using a variety of methods). The birthmark on his chest is a mirror ima...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2090
Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Sorry for your loss... One of the best things I ever read on the subject I believe came from a Catholic priest but I am not 100% sure of that, and can’t find it again. But his idea was that animals are messengers of God’s Eternal and unconditional Love for us (for truly God never seems to give up on...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost our pup this week
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2221
Re: Lost our pup this week
Late -- been away -- but sorry for your loss Jay.
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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Navy Tactical Scope Mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 724
Re: New Navy Tactical Scope Mount
Maybe he was practicing on targets that were "really small and very far away"...
That's how they'd look through a Navy Scope!
I've heard of "Up periscope!" -- but never "Reverse rifle scope"
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That's how they'd look through a Navy Scope!
I've heard of "Up periscope!" -- but never "Reverse rifle scope"
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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd not survive the 'corporate' world...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1497
Re: I'd not survive the 'corporate' world...
...we at work try to form a cohesive TEAM, and that the MISSION is to provide a product or service, in this case patient-care, and that it is all about the PATIENT, not about any of our individual egos or whether or not we are 'offended'. Such a TEAM cannot function if we have someone on the team w...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti rolling block 22lr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1785
Re: Uberti rolling block 22lr
I've inspected only one of those wee rolling blocks from Uberti. It was a used, older one. Closed and "locked," I could feel the breech move as I pulled back on its ear: Not confidence inspiring. So -- * Was the chamber recessed for the thickness of the 22's rim? * Or was what you were fe...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1934
Re: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
Ding! Ding! We have a winner!
Low heat from a blow dryer might help to soften it, to let any of the solvents work better.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:11 am Any ideas how to get it he lube off without damaging the paint?
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- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1934
Re: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
It could be much worse...Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:46 pm Turns out that the residue is blue. From shooting my sixgun across the bed...
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- Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti rolling block 22lr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1785
Re: Uberti rolling block 22lr
I recently got a Uberti Low Wall, and so far (even without trying several different 22 loads) I've been really pleased with its accuracy. And the fit and finish are very nice too. Good luck.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:09 pm Might ask over at the ASSRA site. Uberti is capable of making an accurate barrel.
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- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1123
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Johnny Hopper and His War Against The Germans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 860
Re: Johnny Hopper and His War Against The Germans
Dang -- my PC's anti-malware system blocked that site...
Would have loved to read it -- and I hope the block was wrong (but watch your systems for the next few days!).
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Would have loved to read it -- and I hope the block was wrong (but watch your systems for the next few days!).
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- Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
I have stacks of those old ads, plus a large number of original marketing layouts that the ads were made from. Most of the marketing layouts I have are on hard board with thin semitransparent sheets over them so notes or changes could be written or drawn on the cover sheet prior to finalizing the a...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
Here's the classic Marlin ad... Marlin 01.jpg I especially liked the lever action printed ads. One of my favorite is the bear meeting a man on a horse on a narrow ledge ! What a kluster that would be! Remington had a very similar one -- only no horse... Remington ad 01.png Then again, if you don't u...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns of the Old West
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2437
Re: Guns of the Old West
Dang!
This is NOT good news at all…
Just like “The Kid”, it is one of the few magazines that I read cover-to-cover.
As for my buddy John across the pond, I have a few more older issues saved up that I will send to you.
** Posted from a beach house in The Bahamas. **
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This is NOT good news at all…
Just like “The Kid”, it is one of the few magazines that I read cover-to-cover.
As for my buddy John across the pond, I have a few more older issues saved up that I will send to you.
** Posted from a beach house in The Bahamas. **
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- Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2730
Re: Howdy Ya'll!
Welcome! Glad you're here -- you will fit right in with us. ...Right now my favorite rifle is a Winchester 1892 takedown Deluxe in 44 Magnum, Turnbull finished. It was a gift from a friend and is a testament to God's blessing on my life. Bless you, and I have to ask -- does your friend need any NEW ...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SPAMMERS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2588
Re: SPAMMERS
Thanks y'all I don't mind zapping the buggers it does in fact keep my brain cells (all two of them) working... So John, what are you doing with the "other two"??? Oh wait, isn't "using only 2 brain cells" consistent with the UK's leaders??? But seriously -- thanks for your effor...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 879
Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
2023 was a banner year for pine cones in this part of Maine... We've been here 12 years and have always had a few come down in the yard, but this year, likely due to a wet spring & summer and some seasonal changes with the pine trees -- we've had hundreds, if not thousand s come down in the yar...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2182
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 519
CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
An "Ugly Duckling" story... I've admired CZ's Bobwhite Project Upland side-by-side shotgun's looks before, both in 12 and 20 gauges, with the upgraded wood, false sideplates and brilliant case-colors on the action metal. It's very similar to their Sharptail -- but costs more -- yet I much...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1056
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
The problem is new, read younger, employees find out they actually have to produce instead of playing in the internet all day. So, they quit and draw benefits as long as they can. Gee, ya think the guv'mint got them used to be paid for sitting on their a**es? My daughter (mid-30s) is having a heck ...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1056
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
I have bought their grips several times over the years and have been quite pleased for the price. There was some sort of change in the company a while back with the result that for a long time their grip selection contracted mightily -- and most of those shown were "temporarily unavailable,&qu...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1730
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2672
Re: The Last Outlaw movie review
Um, it doesn't get any easier than with a Sharps....Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:19 am But it kills me that they didn’t teach the actors how to actually use a Sharps rifle!
But the takeaway lesson is to count your bullets!
"One and done!"
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- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2363
Re: I lost my willie
Gee, I had not thought of that...Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:47 am Losing a dog is a very hard thing, but you can have a horse for half your life.
But I do know that losing a dog after 10 years sure wasn't easy...
Remember the good times, cherish the memories, and be well.
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- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2077
Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
Or a broken stock!marlinman93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:53 am ...I'm only 40 miles away from the auction, so I can drive there next week and avoid shipping charges, or delays in shipping!
That looks like a fun one, congrats!
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- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1027
Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
And this is for you Dad! My father back in WWII: Dad-WWII.jpg My father with a P51 at Manchester NH, many years later: Dad with P51 at Manch 01.jpg "The Belly Tank" enlisted men's bar at Debden, England, in WWII: (note the artwork!) Belly Tank - Enlisted Mens Beer Hall.jpeg And me in 2017...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1027
80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
March 3, 1944: P38 Lightnings were seen flying over Berlin for the first time in WW2, but there were no bombers as the heavies had turned back. March 4, 1944: P51 Mustangs from the Fourth Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, based at Debden England became the first single-engine fighters in the skies over...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1726
Re: Is this a good plan?
A tall shot of Jack - Close your eyes - and think of leverguns old & new!
Sounds like a plan!!!
Good luck Bill.
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Sounds like a plan!!!
Good luck Bill.
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- Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Where Does It Say...?"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 951
"Where Does It Say...?"
See this here, before it's moved to the Politics Forum...
Good question asked below.
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Good question asked below.
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- Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1080
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1080
You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
I like the wisdom in this one too.
The saying "Peace through superior firepower" comes to mind.
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The saying "Peace through superior firepower" comes to mind.
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- Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Tale of Two Wolves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 718
A Tale of Two Wolves
I love the wisdom in this...
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