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Yes Joe, The length of the bullet is over all for his formula including the shape or bearing surface. The calculations are based on the length versus the diameter regardless of bullet shape. I do feel that the shape has got to be a factor because of the center of mass varies with shape. Maybe someon...

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A bit OT, but it applies to all firearms. In 1830 an English mathematician (Greenhill) created a table to calculate what the minimum twist (to spin the bullet)) is needed to stabilize a bullet. The table below is only part of his work. The table requires that the bullet length be converted to calibe...

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My last couple of postings come from my old loose leaf note book from my Gunsmithing instructor at Lassen Junior College. That is where I received my basic training in 1953-55. I looked back at the list this AM. It does say Model 1888 Mauser. But, it could be a typo, or mistake, as this data is from...

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Since gunpowder is used in leverguns as well as all others, here's some trivia for your enjoyment. Amaze your friends! We think of gunpowder, cartridges, rifled barrels and other inventions as relatively modern discoveries. Not so. A.D. 846, Black powder formula. 6p. Saltpeter, 2p. Sulphur, and 2p. ...

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I found a couple of interesting bits further along in my records from this period to add to the above post. One pertaining to the Jaranese Arisaka military rifles. The early prewar 6.5 and 7.7 MM rifles were proofed to about 75,000 psi. High serial number Springfields, above 800,000 could not be bro...

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Don't you wish!! Average gunshop prices in 1952. Barreling complete, threading, chambering, crowning, polishing, bluing. $47.00 to $55.00. Octogon barrels turned to forearm. (half round) $3.00. Cut and crown barrel. $3.50. Alter bolt (on Military) to clear scope. $10.00. Mount scope. No drilling. $2...

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Every once in a while we'll get a question about rifle working pressures. Here is a list from 1952: Winchesters: M. 54/70 is 55,000 psi. M.71 is 45,000 psi. M. 86 is 39,000 psi below ser.# 126,000. M.86 is 45,000 psi above ser.# 126,000. M. 94 is 39,000 psi. M.95 is 45,000 psi. Others: 30/40 Krag is...

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Posed studio photo. Very nice gun. But back in the day it would have been an inexpensive prop for the photographer to have in his studio.

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The only word of caution is be sure to use modern brass. There is still brass around with the old balloon head case. ONLY use LIGHT loads in this style of brass, or throw it away. And as others said don't hot rod M.73's. The M.92 action is quite strong. I seem to remember over 40,000 PSI working pre...

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The way to go may be to buy the gun from wherever you are, and have it sent FFL to FFL in your state. Before you go, check around to see if an FFL holder will give you a copy of his license to take with you. Note: Not all FFL's will do this!

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Looks to me like you got a pretty good "bite" on the bullet. As others said, load a few rounds and try it.

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Did they tell you to put in the classified section, with pictures, if you want to sell it?

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My M. 71 (1941) grip cap has the Winchester logo. It is an original gun.

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You are right about a California non FFL holder shipping guns to an (out of state) FFL holder. The problem is most FFL holders will NOT accept guns from non FFL people in California, or any other state. The argument, by the FFL's, is that it opens a door for stolen guns to be moved by potential crim...

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There was a question about different length cartridges feeding in a M.92, or clone. The feeding system does not rely on the OA length of the cartridge as it does in M. 73 and 76, or clone, type actions. The M.92 action uses a lifter system and cartridge stop that is not dependent on OA cartridge len...

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I seem to remember that firearms are excluded from liability when describing them as dangerous products for legal purposes, since, by design, they are dangerous. Am I mistaken?

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AKIMBO -- Stand with the hands on the hips, and the elbows turned outward.

What your mom used to do when you messed up.

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AMEN, Mike D, I've bought and sold many C&R eligible guns out of state when I lived in California. The license paid for itself three times over on the first purchase!

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I've seen it all, but I'm glad they gave me a two hour refresher. I love SAMCO!

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Punch in Winchester Parts on the web. Scroll down to Homestead gun parts.

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Back in the late 50's and early 60's Dell Comics published comic books with the current TV shows as their theme. Yesterday the wife and I took a drive and in one small town where we stopped we went into the local "antique" store. In one stall I found a pile of these old comics. On the cove...

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Interesting article in this mornings paper. Those of you who live in cold climates know about BAG BALM for your chapped skin. It was originally developed to medicate cows teats on dairy farms. It seems that a few people are using it to lube brass for resizing. Anyone here tried that?

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Middle rifle - M.92 Winchester ?

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Typo.

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Mike D, Since I moved from Northern California I don't get to the Big Reno Show any more. My buddy and I went twice a year. I bought several Winchesters there. I do miss that show.

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Kansas Ed, If you got your 40/72 off the web, it is probably the one I DIDN'T get.

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The women looks like she has a pistol with an attached buttstock, and a fencing foil on her hip. Was she part of the show?

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Since I have been looking for one for several years, I will hazard a guess on the M. 95. It's worth about $2000.00 in good and COMPLETE, ORIGINAL condition. I have no opinion on the Savage. Loaded ammo for the 40/72 is probably available from some custom reloaders. Loading dies are available fron th...

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Smokeless powder is not black. The black covering was/is graphite, I believe, used to allow the powder to flow more freely for loading.
The old British Cordite was yellowish and was in long strands.

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I was going to say real, but you solved it before I saw it. The moccasins did it for me.

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I love the "deadwood" TV series. The stilted Victorian language is fun to decipher. The terrible language I could do without.

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My best guess would have to be when smokeless cartridges started to replace black powder arms. To me that would have been in the mid 1890's around the time in the U.S. of the M. 94 Winchester and in Europe it probably would have been about the time of the first Mauser and Enfield military smokeless ...

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I never understood the revolver/rifle in original guns. The thought of having my arm in line with a GAP between the barrel and cylinder doesn't do it for me. The original colt r/r was not a success. Of course the gaps were probably larger, and black powder was the propellent, but still it's just not...

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I just tried it. I can move around the just site fine. For reference I looked up M. 73 Winchester parts with no problem.

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The M. 95 was chambered in 30/03. You can use 30/06 in it with no problem. The headspace can be an issue. A small amount is acceptable if you reload as the cases will lengthen with moderate loads. I only shoot modest reloads in my 95's but they are fairly strong actions. I see no reason to hot rod l...

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Steve that sounds very fair. When I 'smithed buying was 50% of the book adjusted for condition. The commission sales were 25% of sales price. Most folks just sold for cash.
I don't think I ever bought a "hot" gun. But that was 50 years ago, and a lot has changed since then.

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Wonderful, where do you guys get this stuff?

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First, Take a pencil or dowel and run the fan at it's slowest setting. Gently push the pencil into towards the blade through the guard. Each blade should just touch the pencil. Adjust (bend) the blades so they all just touch. You may find that's all that is necessary to rebalance the fan. Also the b...

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What about the M.95 Winchester. One of the simplest magazine systems if the cartridges are stacked correctly. I don't think you can "stovepipe" one if you try. Takes pointy bullets too.

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He's not real old, and it's a '73. Next guess, is he a real indian, or is this another of the studio pictures we see here from time to time.

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rangerider7, I assume you have a museum. Where is it located? I'm sure the fellows here would like to see a few pictures of it, both inside and out. How do you find these artfacts you show us? No trade secrets need be exposed. All my ancestors and living relatives on my dad's side still live in Texa...

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I stand corrected. My response was out of Madis' book.

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In the early production Winchester used M.92 serial numbers for the M.53. The later production had their own series. Both types of numbers are correct. The M. 92 serial guns are called "transitional" models, and were only used in the early production. Shotgun buttplates and ramp front sigh...

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An old, old email I have has a name and address for set trigger parts. I don't know if it's still good.
Reg Holloway

San Jose, CA.

408-294-2989.

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My 1947 M. 63 is the nicest shooting 22 I've ever used. I purchased it in 1960 from a tuna boat captian. It had been on the boat for several years and was a rusty mess. I refinished the stock and had it reblued. Good as new. I've never put a replacement part in it and I don't think it's ever jammed ...

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If you've seen her recently she's 70 going on 50. a very beautiful woman.

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You know I think you may be right. 4000 didn't sound right. Oh well, I'm still OK. I have been quite ill and haven't been reloading since last summer. I had a small stash before then and I should be able to reload a few hundred rounds before I run out. Thanks for the correction.

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$.04 is what I sold some for here.

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The one I saw was about the "lost" Black Boxes from 9/11 ground zero. Seems they were never recovered according to the feds. His show was based on a N.Y. fireman helping the FBI recover three out of four boxes. The FBI then told him never to tell that they had found them. What's on them? T...

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Went with my wife to Bi-Mart here in town. They finally got their primers in. 9 months out! They are priced about $3.50-4.00 a box. Their sign says due to the large demand you can only by a maximum of 4,000 from them. Per trip, per day, per person ???

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