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by Fisher-Price
Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member Indroduction
Replies: 13
Views: 1141

Re: New Member Indroduction

Welcome to the forum.
by Fisher-Price
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My primitive bear
Replies: 21
Views: 2313

Re: My primitive bear

Congratulations, nice work all around!
by Fisher-Price
Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Requesting prayers
Replies: 76
Views: 10170

Re: Requesting prayers

Prayers said
by Fisher-Price
Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Needed
Replies: 28
Views: 2647

Re: Prayers Needed

Prayers said for you and your family.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Thu May 20, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light.....
Replies: 24
Views: 3623

Re: Light.....

I picked up a pound of H1000 today and went for it with an 8lb jug of 2400 :mrgreen:

Been too long on short rations with 2400

FP
by Fisher-Price
Mon May 17, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanna see some pretty dead cow?
Replies: 13
Views: 2673

Re: Wanna see some pretty dead cow?

4t5 wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 4:17 pm Funny, I was expecting a cooked steak by the title. :wink:

I was expecting the same thing :lol:

I think you should cook a steak while wearing it!
by Fisher-Price
Sun May 16, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone smoke a pipe here?
Replies: 31
Views: 5462

Re: Anyone smoke a pipe here?

I smoke one a couple times a month, it’s an art and a hobby. I generally do it when I have 30 minutes to sit down and enjoy it, seems mostly on Sunday evenings when the family gathers at the barn. I have 2 Peterson’s, a Savinelli and a meerschaum. I just puff along and do not inhale. I notice that o...
by Fisher-Price
Wed May 12, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I appreciate the friends I have on Leverguns!
Replies: 14
Views: 2557

Re: I appreciate the friends I have on Leverguns!

So do I! I do not post very often but check in here every few days.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Sun May 09, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ordered a new Winchester '73
Replies: 17
Views: 2152

Re: Ordered a new Winchester '73

Nice! Hope it shoots well for you.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Mon May 03, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wish me luck, boys
Replies: 44
Views: 4727

Re: Wish me luck, boys

Prayers said
by Fisher-Price
Sat May 01, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Southern Are You?"
Replies: 68
Views: 9726

Re: How Southern Are You?"

34 for me, Southern for sure.
by Fisher-Price
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCORE!
Replies: 5
Views: 685

Re: SCORE!

I get the 8 boxes, even money. How did you decide on 9 boxes? I would have been mad at myself for making change :lol:

FP
by Fisher-Price
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knock me over with a feather -- good guys win!
Replies: 11
Views: 1442

Re: Knock me over with a feather -- good guys win!

Congratulations, I hope you enjoy many years on the property.
by Fisher-Price
Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I went to the doctor with fluid on the knee.
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: I went to the doctor with fluid on the knee.

:lol:

Put a Tang Sight on it!!!
by Fisher-Price
Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request for my Dad. Update.
Replies: 38
Views: 3315

Re: Prayer request for my Dad.

Prayers said!
by Fisher-Price
Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a friend!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2136

Re: What a friend!!!

That is a great friend!

FP
by Fisher-Price
Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Re: Marbles W1 aperture

There is not a phone number or address listed only email and that would not work for me.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Re: Marbles W1 aperture

Happy to report that the aperturesnmore aperture is the correct pitch for the old sights.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang Sight Sunday
Replies: 1
Views: 371

Tang Sight Sunday

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.38-40, .32-40, .45-70 (Win-Miroku) and an 1885 Limited Series I stumbled on last week in .32-40 also (Win-Miroku)

Update to my previous post, the aperturesnmore aperture is indeed the correct thread for the old Mabrles sights.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Jim Taylor!
Replies: 25
Views: 2522

Re: Happy Birthday Jim Taylor!

Happy Birthday!
by Fisher-Price
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Re: Marbles W1 aperture

I was hoping one you might know the aperturesnmore people or be able to email them, for $11 I might just take a chance and see if it fits. I had the W1 my Dad took it off of another 1892 38-40 carbine, it was mounted very off center, I replaced it with a modern Marbles so I could adjust it to zero. ...
by Fisher-Price
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Re: Marbles W1 aperture

Hopefully got it right.
by Fisher-Price
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Re: Marbles W1 aperture

Nope, darn electronics, that’s a 92 38-40 and SAA 38-40 I’ll try again.
by Fisher-Price
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Re: Marbles W1 aperture

Here they are.
by Fisher-Price
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marbles W1 aperture
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Marbles W1 aperture

I am in need of said aperture, have contacted Marbles and no longer have 10-40 only the new 10-32. I found a place online aperturesnmore. I have tried to contact them but all my devices and browsers come up forbidden for email. Their site says old style but no thread pitch is given. Just got this fr...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 20
Views: 1313

Re: Prayer Request

Prayers sent
by Fisher-Price
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My dad passed away
Replies: 39
Views: 4828

Re: My dad passed away

Prayers for both families.

FP
by Fisher-Price
Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: getting my head around CFE pistol
Replies: 16
Views: 2260

Re: getting my head around CFE pistol

Mickbr, I was convinced once I needed a chrono so I bought one, I think it is a very useful tool for those with the time and inclination to set it up and use it. I have gone back to old school methods. I do not care about velocity enough to care about fiddling with that chrono thingy. So to answer y...
by Fisher-Price
Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: getting my head around CFE pistol
Replies: 16
Views: 2260

Re: getting my head around CFE pistol

I’ve tried it in a couple of different things, mediocre results so far. Need to test it more in 9mm and will also try 10mm
by Fisher-Price
Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuck Yeager--Gone West
Replies: 12
Views: 1380

Re: Chuck Yeager--Gone West

He was friends with our neighbor who has long passed. He quail hunted here many times. I never met him but Dad and Uncle did
by Fisher-Price
Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanksgiving Projects
Replies: 15
Views: 2104

Re: Thanksgiving Projects

Doc, lead was used to weight the keys.
by Fisher-Price
Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanksgiving Projects
Replies: 15
Views: 2104

Re: Thanksgiving Projects

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I actually had most of Thanksgiving day to myself.

Did a some catching up.
by Fisher-Price
Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block

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Like some of my other favorite other things... best enjoyed in pairs.
by Fisher-Price
Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block

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by Fisher-Price
Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early 60's BC Miroku O/U Top Lever Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 896

Re: Early 60's BC Miroku O/U Top Lever Spring

I will keep searching there probably are some overseas somewhere. I think I turned up some parts in other languages. I got most of my info from Shotgun World and I could post over there I suppose. I’m to the point I had almost rather go car shopping and deal with a salesman than create another accou...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block

Thanks for all the suggestions. I’m dumb enough to take every screw and pin out of one, not smart enough to diagnose problems. Not being the patient sort to wait by the mail box to only swap one part at the time and then order another. And considering the scarcity of parts, I have a new carrier spri...
by Fisher-Price
Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 357 vs 44 mag vs 44-40 popularity in lever guns
Replies: 39
Views: 8214

Re: 357 vs 44 mag vs 44-40 popularity in lever guns

Zero for 2 on 357’s, want one bad. Win/Miroku 92, tried everything. Pie plate at 25 yards JM CS marlin last year with awesome wood for a Marlin... group 1st 3 in an inch At 50 yards, after 3rd round pie plates if they hit the paper at all. Tried everything on this one too. Everything means powders, ...
by Fisher-Price
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Favorite Levergun Cartridge
Replies: 76
Views: 8867

Re: My Favorite Levergun Cartridge

Any .32 Winchester Special fans here? I do not have a .30-30 but do have an early 50's model 94 in .32 WS. That thing has a bit of a thump to it. I have lately being trying to decide if I should pick up a .30-30 and add a caliber which I have sworn not to do :roll: or keep an eye out for a model 64 ...
by Fisher-Price
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early 60's BC Miroku O/U Top Lever Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 896

Early 60's BC Miroku O/U Top Lever Spring

Edited to add this is an O/U 20 gauge. Shot in the dark probably. Any of you have a source for an early 60's Type 1, BC Miroku Top lever spring and pin? 20 Gauge. I have the part numbers but all of the usual suspects and internet scouring show this to be an obsolete, out of stock part for an apparen...
by Fisher-Price
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester saggy carrier block
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

1873 Winchester saggy carrier block

I have a 1891 Mfg .38-40 that needs a little Viagra :mrgreen: Cartridges will feed if you roll the rifle on its side, do not feed if rifle is upright. The front edge of the carrier block barely protrudes from the bottom enough to see, back is flush. However when the action is all the way open the fr...
by Fisher-Price
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-40 WCF
Replies: 47
Views: 4201

Re: .38-40 WCF

Thanks for the compliments guys, sorry about hijacking a little. My barn tends to be the hangout and cooking place. Looks like a print by Valerie Yost called The Simple Life. A friend called this a memory room. There is a story behind almost everything in it. 3C070DEC-74F0-476C-8F87-ED7501FB1580.jpe...
by Fisher-Price
Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-40 WCF
Replies: 47
Views: 4201

Re: .38-40 WCF

I’ll look for name of artist When I get home something my Dad found at a Cabelas I’m sure. I am very fortunate to have this tinkering room in the barn. Absolutely no lies get told in that circle of rocking chairs :mrgreen: FDDDC3CF-0347-4795-8C65-4558ABC0A7AA.jpeg E5A944EC-CF10-45C9-BDA2-433AC4A2D7B...
by Fisher-Price
Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-40 WCF
Replies: 47
Views: 4201

Re: .38-40 WCF

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by Fisher-Price
Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $12.00 Hat.
Replies: 30
Views: 4102

Re: $12.00 Hat.

Y’all are laughing at the hat when the good man used the word Whilst? :lol:

You uncultured heathens should be laughing at your ignorant selves... I am laughing at my ignorant self...

Thank you Gamekeeper for keeping us cultured with language usage from across the pond. 8)
by Fisher-Price
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will a one piece firing pin fix light strikes problem?
Replies: 12
Views: 1501

Re: Will a one piece firing pin fix light strikes problem?

Nope, been there tried it no difference on a 38-55 cowboy. Seems like I finally replaced a spring and reinstalled original 2 piece pin to get it back to firing.
by Fisher-Price
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When my young kids played outside.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

Re: When my young kids played outside.....

So sad and tragic, largely being ignored in the news. This is just 30 minutes up the road from us.
by Fisher-Price
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
Replies: 47
Views: 5686

Re: Let's See Your Canine Buddy

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Layla Sparkles Price
by Fisher-Price
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "How To Get a NEW Levergun into the House"
Replies: 22
Views: 4047

Re: "How To Get a NEW Levergun into the House"

I only get questioned when I sit around and play with them, then she knows it’s new if I can’t keep my hands off of it. Of course then I say I sold 2 to get this one I’m upgrading collection. As far as going in and out of the house, case, no case rifle, pistol one of each, shotguns, I’m always takin...
by Fisher-Price
Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shingles Vaccine
Replies: 31
Views: 5399

Re: Shingles Vaccine

My experience has been no symptoms in shot area, fever, flu symptoms for 3 days after both shots and there is absolutely no residual immunity from effects from first shot. It either knocks you on your *** both times or it doesn’t. And I have not spoken to a single person that has had a different exp...
by Fisher-Price
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question / POLL
Replies: 115
Views: 20489

Re: Question / POLL

52, Cannot remember not shooting with my Dad so probably 5. Been reloading since him and my Uncle got a reloader together. I was around 10 Or 12 when that happened.

Fisher Price