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marlinman93

Wow. Just. Wow. That 1881 sure is a looker. Love that stock. Seems I remember seeing that a few years ago. You got me interested in Flues during Covid. The 1881 Marlin/Flues rifle is a mild custom that Flues stocked, and converted to scheutzen with the Ballard Farrow buttplate. Screw heads are all ...

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Agreed, love the 1881. How strong an action are they? Can they do smokeless trapdoor loads? The 1881 isn't as strong as the Win. 1886, but plenty good for loads under 30,000 psi. I load nothing but low pressure smokeless in the three I have. The flues 1881 is in .40-60M, which is what Win. copied w...

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OAC setup yesterday, (Oregon Arms collectors) so took some pictures before the crowds get in today, and tough to get pictures taken. My display this year is "Custom gun makers of the late 1800's". https://i.imgur.com/DXVf11Bl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oFGV7Iml.jpg Top to bottom. 1-Gove Rolli...

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Going to start searching for a handgun combo to go with my Sharps in .50-3.25" soon.

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It seems like suddenly about half the posts here are about gun combos! Not sure why the sudden interest and flood of combos popped up, but I've always found these combos to be a compromise for either the rifle or the pistol used. A load that works the best in one, rarely works well in the other; so ...

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These editing errors and the mistakes made by the writers are just signs of what has happened in the gun magazines in recent years. Less and less experienced shooters and true gun nuts writing articles. In the old days a gun writer might embellish things, and make many people say, "No way that ...

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Maybe I should just buy a couple school desks for my wife and me? Back when we were kids the drill in school was to climb under your desk to survive a nuke. If we have a couple school desks we should be more than ready!

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Anytime I see good quality old 3/4" scope rings for target scopes for sale I grab them if the price is right. I picked up two pairs of them at our June OAC gun show for under $75 a pair, and seller tossed in a bunch of target style scope bases too. One pair is old Fecker, and the other is Lyman...

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I have old cars and trucks, but not because I fear an EMP. Just because I love old stuff, and find it enjoyable to own and build. I have a 1939 Chev coupe, 1937 British Austin sedan, and my 1969 Chevy Suburban. Not sure if they'll work after an EMP, but not losing any sleep worrying about it either.

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In my opinion the Swedes made some of the finest Rolling Blocks ever built. They took what Remington sold them, and took the work to a little higher level. They certainly loved their Rolling Blocks.

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Work a hunter sight in at your local gun club, and you'll be amazed at what you see from some "hunters" planning to head out each fall! I've seen numerous cases of guns and ammo not being the same. Also seen guns that were such bad shape that we wouldn't even let the shooter fire them, and...

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I have the measurements for the shooting sticks again, and can send them via PM to anyone who wants to send me a message. Or email me at:

marlinguy@juno.com

Vall

marlinman93

I had this happen to my Vivitar binoculars and it irritates the heck out of me. Can't hardly use them unless I put gloves on as the sticky feel transfers to my hands when holding them.

marlinman93

The .35 Remington is a wonderful cartridge, and has had a very loyal following among people who know the cartridge well, and like older Marlin and Remington rifles. I'd never call it a "do anything" cartridge though, as it's a great deer rifle, but not a varmint or elk gun. Not that both c...

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Thanks, Vall. I recall you shared dimensions not too long after Wind passed, and of course they are on an old computer hard drive somewhere ... :( Yes, at one time I had them in my computer also so I could easily have them to share. But I can't find them now, so I'll have to measure mine up again.

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In my opinion both of these cartridges are an answer to a problem that was easily already solved by current cartridges, or hunting regs changes. A number of states have revised the stupid restrictions, allowing more cartridge choices that are met by existing cartridges. And those others that still h...

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I hesitated to give anyone dimensions when my friend was still with us, but I have no problem doing so now. They really aren't straight sizes though as the 3 legs of his sticks were cut wider at the base, and tapered up to the pivot point. Most hardware was purchased, but pivot screw he made from br...

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The mounts have always been an issue, but I heard they improved them now, and are stronger. Haven't any new ones, but have a pair of their older mounts and the rear does look suspect for any rifle with some recoil. And I'd guess as you elevate it further the recoil will have more affect on those mou...

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I guess since I've never used my GI benefits or gone to a VA hospital, I'm not on the mailing list? At least I've never gotten a letter from them since I discharged in the early 70's. My oldest daughter is a case worker for the VA, and she keeps telling me I should take part and benefit from things ...

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I've carried a Cutco folding lockback pocket knife for years. I've never heard of this company! Sheesh. Thanks for the reference... The reason most people have never heard of Cutco is because they only sold factory direct forever. Then about the time covid hit they decided to sell their products th...

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Wow! I hate to see this, and especially to someone we know here! Prayers up!

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Re: Thoughts on pocket knives: Never leave the house (actually bedroom) without one. You never have to hunt for a knife if it's with you all the time. If a knife is needed, even a poor excuse for one is better than not having one. Good advice. If my britches are on, there’s a pocket knife in them. ...

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Love that bone knife Pitchy! Very cool!

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My dad always carried an Old Timer pocket knife that was only about 3" long and had two blades. Very small, and easy to have in your pocket. He bought us each one when we were maybe 8 years old, and I still have mine, but it's put away for safety's sake so I wont ever lose it. I still have his ...

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I've used old pepperoni plastic jugs for years to store smaller quantities of brass under my loading bench. But for larger amounts I buy generic bins similar to Tupperware I get from my local discount store. They are clear with a white lid, and rectangle shaped. About 8"-9" wide by 14"...

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I've carried a Cutco folding lockback pocket knife for years. They are lifetime guaranteed, regardless of who originally bought them, and lifetime free sharpening if you don't mind sending them in and being without it for awhile. I was recently was recently visiting my younger brother in Oklaahoma a...

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The .40-50 is a great cartridge, and puts that Rolling Block into the "Short-Range" category. Beautiful rifle!

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Anyone whose ever owned an 1876, and loved them knows they're plenty strong for the cartridges Winchester chambered them in. Of course the testing proves they were much stronger than those who call them weak ever knew.

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Beyond tempted! Better go get it!

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Once fired brass, with original boxes too! Always a great find in almost any cartridge!

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There were some very accurate .22 rifles built during those years. I think all the major makers made great barrels then, and the main difference in the price and accuracy was triggers, and sights. Some lower end rifles were hampered by heavy "safe" triggers, while medium range, or high end...

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I see there's another Sidle on Ebay with a rear mount to fit a levergun like Win., Marlin, or Savage. No front ring though, and asking $900 or best offer. I happen to have a 7/8" front mount to fit it, but guessing he'd turn down my offer, as it would be a little over half what he's asking.

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My LGS has a used New Model Single six 22LR/22WMR convertible with a very high gloss stainless finish. These things aren't exactly growing wild in Australia but all the stainless ones I've seen had a matte finish. I'm just wondering if it may be one of a special run or whether a previous owner poli...

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Talked to a friend in Fresno area last night and he said they're in the 107 degree range, and also headed to 112 range for the upcoming weekend. So it's not just one area of the SW getting hot, but most of it.

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Your post jogged my memory, the name Sidle. Very neat old scopes. I ran into a guy at the Cody show years ago trying to find info on a 94 carbine he had, it was scoped with a Sidle scope. I was a Museum member and got him the basic paper with the info on his serial number. It was a 1900 gun, and pa...

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We have a "heat wave" headed our way this weekend! Three days of 90-96 highs!

83 today for a high.

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Back in the late 1800's John W. Sidle began building rifle scopes for target and hunting use. He was ahead of his time and built scopes that were considered some of the finest made in the 1880's. The Sidle scopes were unusual in they had a 7/8" tube when all others then used 3/4" then, and...

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I think the ammo for the 586 is newer than you think. The 586 wasn't introduced until 1980.
I'd try all of this ammo and see how it goes. Even if you lose a case it wont harm the gun. If you do, then I'd not shoot anymore of that particular ammo and dispose of it.

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We consider ourselves lucky to have turned out 5 great children, who are all turning out great kids themselves so far. In the scheme of things all you can do is try to do it right, and even then I've got friends who had kids go astray. You just don't know all the time if you'll be unfortunate enough...

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Found out the sight is a Pedersoli, and VTI in Florida is the parts supplier. Contacted them, and they have the vial in stock, but not the sight cards. So I guess I'll get the vial while they have it, and see if I can locate some apertures or a card elsewhere?

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We saw it on the 4th and it's well worth the cost of a ticket! It really shines a light on child abduction, and slavery today. A topic most everyone seems to be ignoring today! A tough watch at times as a parent and grandparent; but definitely a movie everyone should see!

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GunnyMack wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:43 pm Well shucky darn- Did it break in transit?

I doubt it since there's no pieces in the package. Likely was broken long ago, but I never saw closeups of the front sight in his pictures sent. I'll have to do some searching to see if anyone carries small vials this size?

marlinman93

Got the missing front globe sight, but it needs parts. Vial in the spirit level is broken, and it measures .140" diameter, and about 1/2"-9/16" long. So need to see if I can find one this small. The aperture is missing, and none of my various spares fit as the material they're made fr...

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Now there's a concealed carry piece if I ever saw one ! :lol: Nice the seller wasn't stringing you along and that he followed through. Yes, with a lack of sights, and hammer on top, there's no way you'd ever shoot this little pistol at further than arm's length away! A real belly gun for self defen...

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When this rifle arrived the windage globe with spirit level was missing from the front sight! I called the seller who said he found it in the safe, as dovetail must have been loose and it fell out. He promised to send it, but after a couple weeks I called and he was sick with covid, and never sent i...

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The way he's working the lever on all those leverguns leads me to believe they're sure not very smooth operation? On my old 1881 and 1895 Marlins from the late 1800's the levers work extremely smooth, and no reason to put undue force to operate them when cycling the actions. I love my 1881's in .40-...

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I've actually had lefty friends shoot my old Marlins and said the side eject was not a feature a lefty liked with brass flying in front of their face. So I guess it depends on whether it's a Marlin, or top eject lever gun, and whether brass flying out the side bothers you? I've shot them left handed...

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When LEE gave a bottle of it away for free with every sizing die you bought, I used it straight on commercially cast bullets, which were generally too hard and had a useless lube in the groove. It made a big difference but was associated with the numerous complaints of never drying, gunking up seat...

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I've found the Lee alox works best when used on Lee bullets designed with the many lube grooves their molds have to hold enough of the alox. In shooting some other bullets years ago in both rifles and pistols, I found the Lee alox works good in handguns, but runs out of lube in most rifle barrels, w...

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I found the palmrest I thought might work, and began shaping and making it fit my left hand. Then after some sanding, I stained it darker, and applied about 8 coats of Wipe On Poly. I wet sanded the wood with 1000 grit after it cured well, and then rubbed in Minn Wax paste and buffed it, to give it ...

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