My Levers with new pics of my 1895 TD 405

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:41 pm

Pics you may remember from the old forum:
(side note: all of the rifles in the first 2 pics were sold during medical financial troubles, However I recovered the 1894 Trails end from the guy I sold it to and he had not even fired it. I am still working on the 1886 TD from the same guy, also not fired by him. I have added a 1895 TD .405 to the mix as you see in the last pic. Also the Vaquero is now the new model smaller frame and I havent got my elk antler grips for it yet like the one in the top 2 pics. But it is good to be back and on the new forum. I plan on adding into the mix a 1887 lever shotgun (by norinco)

Killer Kanuck · Post by **Killer Kanuck** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:51 pm

That 1895 is a beaut'. The dark wood goes nice with the case colour.

I actually just made a deal for a 'Rinco 1887 last night. I'm hoping it'll be here between Christmas and New Year's.

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:06 pm

Killer Kanuck wrote: I actually just made a deal for a 'Rinco 1887 last night. I'm hoping it'll be here between Christmas and New Year's.

I am thinking of selling of my unfired 870HD with tactical light to get one for my house gun and camping defense...

Killer Kanuck · Post by **Killer Kanuck** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:20 pm

The ones on this side of the border have a slightly longer barrel (22") and the wood is stained differently (kind of orange/red) but I think those are the only differences. Once I get it I'll post some pics/comments on it.

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:43 am

Killer Kanuck wrote:The ones on this side of the border have a slightly longer barrel (22") and the wood is stained differently (kind of orange/red) but I think those are the only differences. Once I get it I'll post some pics/comments on it.

I would be interested in how well it functions! ie is it jam free enough to count ones life on?

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:15 pm

Thank god for good friends that let you borrow money in exchange for holding your guns for a while! Glad to hear your getting back on your feet. Thanks, Tom

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:34 am

Fine looking guns and good pictures! Thanks for sharing!!!

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:16 am

CEMENTHEAD wrote: Thank god for good friends that let you borrow money in exchange for holding your guns for a while! Glad to hear your getting back on your feet. Thanks, Tom

It is nice.... He has my Ruger #1 .375HH though that he dont want to let go of!!

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:20 am

Ysabel Kid wrote:Fine looking guns and good pictures! Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks!

A little OT but here is my little squirrel gun that I am thinking of selling to get my 1886 back (Just thinking mind you!):

1886 · Post by **1886** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:21 am

Nice lookin' shootin' irons. 1886.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:42 am

Great looking guns and the wood in that bolt gun is really great.What is the that old saddle tree?It looks like it would sure ride good.Glad to hear things are turning around now.

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:58 am

Thanks 1886!

And Jerry thanks, the bolt gun is a little Cooper in 17hmr. The old saddle fram was actually something that someone gave me...it still had leather but it had been outside for numerous years... the leather was completly rotted beyound any kind of repair... so I just stripped it down and hung it up!

1886 · Post by **1886** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:56 pm

I have sold more nice, custom bolt guns than I care to remember to expand my lever collection so I understand your thought process. That Cooper is pretty and I bet it shoots. 1886.

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:08 pm

1886 wrote:I have sold more nice, custom bolt guns than I care to remember to expand my lever collection so I understand your thought process. That Cooper is pretty and I bet it shoots. 1886.

It does shoot! here is its factory target on the left (shot from sand bags) I can almost match it and my scope is only 16x not 32x.

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:39 pm

Longhair,Those are some nice guns you have. Very nicely done pictures too!
If you don't mind me asking,Where did you get that hat? That's exactly the type I've been looking for to replace my poor ol' worn out Stetson.

longhair1957 · Post by **longhair1957** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:56 pm

SmokeEater2 wrote:Longhair,Those are some nice guns you have. Very nicely done pictures too!
If you don't mind me asking,Where did you get that hat? That's exactly the type I've been looking for to replace my poor ol' worn out Stetson.

Thats a Stetson as well. I got it custom shaped at "Perryman's" in Phoenix, AZ. I am sure that you can go to your local Stetson store and take them that pic and have it shaped!

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:02 pm

Nice Pics.

sore shoulder · Post by **sore shoulder** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:04 pm

One of these days when I'm old an rich I'm going to start collecting takedown rifles. There is something about them that fascinates me.

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:16 pm

sore shoulder wrote:One of these days when I'm old an rich I'm going to start collecting takedown rifles. There is something about them that fascinates me.

That sounds like a heck of a plan there sore shoulder. One question though,I've got the old part down now 'zackly when does the rich part kick in?

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:18 pm

longhair1957 wrote:
SmokeEater2 wrote:Longhair,Those are some nice guns you have. Very nicely done pictures too!
If you don't mind me asking,Where did you get that hat? That's exactly the type I've been looking for to replace my poor ol' worn out Stetson.
Thats a Stetson as well. I got it custom shaped at "Perryman's" in Phoenix, AZ. I am sure that you can go to your local Stetson store and take them that pic and have it shaped!

Thanks for the info! Nice to know I don't have to switch brands.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:18 pm

Yep, good plan. I guess I need to get rich before I get old though so as I can enjoy them. 1886.