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Otto

Born in late '68, but I do remember some of those, and am familiar with most of them.

I really like the Statler Bros, but too many of their songs make my vision blurry.

Otto

I have had great success selling some of my guns on Gunbroker. I determine what the minimum I am willing to sale the gun for, add a Buy Now at a price I would be happy with and have had only one or two go more than two auctions. I personally will not bid on a Reserved auction unless the Reserve has...

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Another thought: would it be prudent to wait a few months, or more, to see whether the economy improves? I could certainly use the money, but I don't really need the money.

If I put them on Gunbroker, I will not use a reserve, and will start the bid pretty low. Is it better to use a reserve?

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Is there a quick, easy way to sell firearms? I have a closet-full of guns that I have rarely or never shot, and have decided to pare down to six or seven. I don't care about losing money, but I assume a gunshop would give me a fraction for them. As for Gunbroker, I have watched guns sit there for ye...

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Bruce Scott wrote:Looks like an antique mincing/mezzaluna knife.

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Well, that is pretty disappointing. The display it was in, led me to believe it might be some sort of woodworking tool.

Otto

The blades were in fact parallel and, so far as I could tell, were intended to be sharp.

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Tycer's thread reminded me of a picture I took over a year ago, at an antique mall/flee market in Edinburgh, IN. I made note, at the time, of the name stamped on the item, and what the items were next to it in the case, should that provide a clue. Fourteen months later, forget it. In case you can't ...

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This brass was originally purchased around 1997. It was reloaded with Laser-Cast bullets, which causes significant leading, I believe due to the 24 BHN hardness and mild load. I pull a few out now and then just to get rid of it. All the brass I am using now originally came from factory cowboy ammo. ...

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nobrown01, welcome. But I hope you realize this thread is nearly a year old. I'm glad this happened awhile ago, because I don't feel like quite such an insensitive burro for laughing out loud at this: The next thing I noticed was a pain in my face. Investigation revealed a peanut was stuck up my no...

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J Miller wrote:If everybody would carry machetes and decapitate every one they find, it might help a bit.

Joe

I think this philosophy would solve alot of problems other than snake overpopulation.

Otto

Alrighty then, pretty much what I figured. Hadn't seen such before, and just wanted to make sure, considering the potential for disaster. Thanks.

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I took my "old" Vaquero out today to punch some paper. After the first cylinder, most of the brass slid out under the influence of gravity, but one of them had to be pretty much pounded out with the ejector. Here is a crappy cell-phone picture: http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm4/GuardS...

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I remember rolling my eyes at the tv that morning when Peter Jennings kept complaining that Bush had yet to return to DC. I have to speculate that at that point he was virtually captive to his advisors, especially the military and security advisors. They would have to have been adamant that he go el...

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I had never seen the film of President Bush in the classroom until just this moment. When Card comes out and whispers into his ear, he doesn't move. But the look that comes into his eyes.

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Hobie wrote:Now, if it was me, I'd buy a nice .32 or .36 squirrel rifle to go with that FFFg.

Yeah, but I actually am trying to start the process of reducing the number of guns I have. There are several I own but have never even fired.

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Otto, Nates messy idea works like a charm. I've some black powder ammo I put together several years ago with the wrong kind of lube. Someone suggested the Crisco over the loaded rounds and I tried it. Yes, it's messy but there was no build of fouling, no leading, and my revolvers cleaned up quite e...

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Nate has the messy answer, Perry Owens & Chas. have the "it'll cost ya more" answer but the best answer is to make ya some "grease cookies" out of a BP friendly lube and insert between powder and your current bullet. Thicken up some lard with beeswax and cut some .50 waxed c...

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Think about this: there are people in Iraq and Afghanistan right now who were in grade-school in 2001. They may not really remember, in any substantive way, the events which led them to where they are now.

It doesn't seem like 9 years to me. Feels more like a year, maybe.

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Chas. wrote:Chey-Cast has 250gr (.452 or .454) with BP lube - $18.00/100. They also have 200gr a bit cheaper.

Perfectamundo! Thanks, Mr. C!

And their street address is Otto Road!

Otto

Some people's idea of "adequate" doesn't match mine. Most all "smokeless" powder lubes will gum up something fierce with BP but not all. It depends on whether or not they are petroleum based. You have to just try it I suppose. In the worst-case scenario, am I going to create a h...

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So I have a pound of FFFg left over from when I had a percussion revolver, and I want to get rid of it. I would like to load some .45 cartridges for my "old" Vaquero, using Missouri Bullet 200gr RNFP bullets. These bullets are lubed for smokeless powder. They will be shot two, maybe three ...

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JReed wrote:I always run a full load regardless. I just like the warm fuzzy I get from a full mag.

Gee, how come?

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I think I have my answer. If I had one of each, blued with 6-1/2" barrel, and changed the front sight to a ramp, would you be able to tell them apart without looking at the rollmarks?

Do speedloaders for the 25-5 work for all the .45 Colt iterations?

Thanks for all the responses.

Otto

Am I correct in my belief that the Models 25 and 29 are the same gun, different chambering? I know they are both 'N' frames, but...

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So, it isn't just me?

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336A wrote:Me wishing that season was open and thinking to myself that this 4PT has no idea how lucky he really is.

There are people in this area who are absolutely convinced that deer can read calendars.

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From the manual: Special Ammunition Notice for .357 Revolvers marked “125 GR. BULLET” only: Some revolvers have slightly shorter cylinders and frames and are therefore limited to the use of .357 Magnum ammunition with a maximum bullet weight of 125 grains and an overall loaded cartridge length of no...

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Opinions? EDIT From the manual: Special Ammunition Notice for .357 Revolvers marked “125 GR. BULLET” only: Some revolvers have slightly shorter cylinders and frames and are therefore limited to the use of .357 Magnum ammunition with a maximum bullet weight of 125 grains and an overall loaded cartrid...

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2571 wrote:USMC trains its personnel not to do this. Just another defect in Army training.

Based on the lack of shave and non-regulation haircut, I suspect he is National Guard.

Otto

Bumpity for topic change.

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So I changed the topic because I think I want to have an "old" Vaquero refurbished. I don't have a warm fuzzy about the existing cylinder, and figured someone more knowledgeable should give the whole gun a thorough once-over. I don't want it customized, just returned to original condition....

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What? No comments about where BHO was actually born? Why do the vast overwhelming majority of your posts seem to be an effort to stir conflict along political lines? He is the President. I don't like it, but that's the way it is. I hope he gets voted out in 2012. I imagine you hope he will be re-el...

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I don't have any wall-hangers, but I have several revolvers lying on the dresser or on a bookshelf. I would like to get a shadowbox-type display case for some of them to hang over the television. I don't own even a basic locker, so all my long-guns are in the back of the closet. I guess that instead...

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There was a guy in my unit in Iraq, who supposedly... um, nevermind.

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Another thought is any of the 158gr cast bullets. They'll work good with the same powder charge too. Just try to avoid the Bevel Based bullets. They tend to be WAY TO HARD and lead like mad. I haven't tried the Lee LA on them, might help. Joe The same company has 158-grain RNFP bullets, also of BHN...

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Doc, the gun in question is not rated for +P ammunition. That surprises me! I wonder if it is a true metallurgy thing, action design issue, or just not-worth-the-legal-bother for the company. Not sure. The pistol is basically a scaled-down Model P made to resemble the 1877 Lightning revolver,which ...

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Doc, the gun in question is not rated for +P ammunition. As far as home defense, I have two carbines in .357 and one in .45, several Vaquero .45's, a couple of AR's and a 12GA double (but no shells) and some others. I don't anticipate using any of them for home defense, but one never knows what migh...

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Given the choice between 125gr and 140gr TCFP's, is there any compelling reason to choose one over the other? The vast majority of these will be used to cull the local infestation of soup cans. A few may be used against woodchucks, or to keep possum and coons out of the cat food. In the extremely un...

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... The full size targets look blacker with sharper edges . Another difference is the the background. The area behind the full size targets is barren. Not much vegetation so it is tannish gray dirt. It is a neutral background that doesn't reflect much light. The half size targets have more dead gra...

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It is an optical illusion, similar to those "which object is bigger" drawings seen in kids' game books, the back of cereal boxes, et cetera. Assuming that the close target is exactly half the width and height of the larger, and assuming that the larger target is exactly twice the distance ...

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Nate Kiowa Jones wrote:Hi Kyle,
This is a clone of the Colt Buntline. It was offered with this cast brass/wire stock but it was silver plated. This one is in 45lc.

Uh... yeah. That's... Hmm...

Otto

Didn't such guns exist in the late 1800's? I don't mean revolvers with a detachable stock, but an actual rifle with a fairly long cylinder.

EDIT That is correct, Otto. In fact, here is an example of one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_revolving_rifle

Otto

If you get rid of a gun, you don't need to send half your stuff with it.

It is pretty easy to hold a gun in each hand.

When a gun speaks, it is brief and to the point.

Otto

I have always been interested in robot technology, but for some reason this particular model really creeps me out. I have never been able to watch it. It gives off a demonic sort of vibe. I think part of it is the way it prances. I don't know. The first time I saw it, I had to sleep with the light o...

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Revolver guy: "Police the brass? Huh?"

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DO NOT let anyone push him into a branch he isn't really interested in. I wanted to join the Marines for a very long time, but my father talked me into the navy instead. I was absolutely miserable for twelve years. I stayed in that long for all the wrong reasons. By the time I finally got fed up an...

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Mike D. wrote:In my experience "California guide" is an oxymoron. The idiots that I have witnessed are an embarrassment to the profession. In no way does this excuse "Uncle Ted", who in my estimation is now about as potent as the zebra in Washington.

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... The seller is the only one in the transaction who has both the item and the money at the same time. The buyer is at his mercy...thus the reason for making the seller post it first. As an ebay and GB seller, I always leave feedback as soon as I receive the money. As an ebay, GB and AA buyer, I o...

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Not to minimize Nugent's responsibility, but if this deer was taken for a television hunting show, it seems there are a number of people who should have known better. Producers, technical advisors, guides, who knows what else.

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I have bought 2 guns off Gunbroker in the past 6 months or so. The first transaction went fine, except the guy never left feedback. The more recent one was three weeks ago, and I am still waiting for feedback. I even sent the guy a note last week, thanking him for the deal and commenting on the exce...

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