For me, it can be a time machine when reading old letters, looking at old pictures, or listening to old music.
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- Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Greasing the gimbal"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 236
- Tue Dec 30, 2025 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We've had a fire today ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 453
Re: We've had a fire today ...
I stoked a coal furnace and carried ashes from the basement when growing up. Natural gas is fine with me.
- Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Christmas in Appalachia 1964
- Replies: 11
- Views: 501
Re: Christmas in Appalachia 1964
I believe the primary purpose of the video was to sell Johnson's "War on Poverty" / "Great Society" big government scheme. With no regard or respect for the dignity of the people.
- Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Closed: Borchardt Rifle Corporation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5734
- Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Australian mass shooting incident
- Replies: 14
- Views: 922
Re: Australian mass shooting incident
Politicians' will concentrate on guns to distract from the ethnicity and motivation of the shooters.
- Fri Dec 12, 2025 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Changes in PA
- Replies: 14
- Views: 867
Re: Changes
I hear on the news that Maine has a big problem with crime by illegals'. It would not surprise me to learn that wholesale commercial poaching is one of those crimes.
- Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Were the first lever guns really 'assault rifles' of the day
- Replies: 14
- Views: 924
Re: Were the first lever guns really 'assault rifles' of the day
I remember reading of the Turkish army using Winchester '66s as assault rifles in a battle with Russians. Using their single-shots for long range and switching to levers as the battle closed. Don't ask me which war, or where I read it.
- Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For those who trust their doctors....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 885
Re: For those who trust their doctors....
I saw a video by Dr. John Campbell this week about the vitamin D fiasco. My physicians cut my D intake last year for no reason other than, "We don't see levels as high as yours in most people..." Well, duh... I've upped my dosage again and they most assuredly hear about it from me during ...
- Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More USPS antics!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2218
Re: More USPS antics!
USPS, one of constitutionally mandated responsibilities of congress.
- Tue Dec 02, 2025 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More USPS antics!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2218
Re: More USPS antics!
Funny you should mention. I purchased a gun on Gun Broker. I sent a check via Priority Mail on Nov. 10. It arrived in Philadelphia on the 15th, where it languished until delivered on Dec. 1.
- Thu Nov 20, 2025 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The last penny was minted in Philadelphia today
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1733
Re: The last penny was minted in Philadelphia today
I believe a simpler and more cost-effective solution would be to eliminate all paper currency and redesignate the cent as a dollar. We would then have $1 through $100 coins which are fast becoming pocket change anyway.
- Wed Nov 12, 2025 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1915
Re: 'Gun Collection Envy' - try not to fall into that trap...
I don't really collect guns. I just want one of each.
- Thu Oct 23, 2025 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hell's Angels enforcing Mexican Border...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 708
Re: Hell's Angels enforcing Mexican Border...
Taking over the drug distribution?
- Sat Oct 18, 2025 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cylinder Gap demonstration (safety issue)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1355
Re: Cylinder Gap demonstration (safety issue)
Thus the advantage of the Nagant system. https://www.forgottenweapons.com/other- ... 95-nagant/
- Fri Oct 17, 2025 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyler T Grip
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1270
Re: Tyler T Grip
I ordered one for my Security Six. It probably was 2021. It took eight months or more to arrive. I found new old stock for a Smith and a Colt on eBay much more quickly.
- Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5106
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Please! Tell the Turks. https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/armenian-genocide
- Sun Oct 05, 2025 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5106
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Sat Oct 04, 2025 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5106
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
Well, they are NATO partners, and it is possible a Christian is among the employees. The Turkish firearms industry has access to some lovely walnut. Islam: The vast majority of Turks are Muslim, with Sunni Islam being the most common branch, particularly the Hanafi school of thought. Alevi Muslims,...
- Sat Oct 04, 2025 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5106
Re: Winchester Rangers hitting shelves
I'm as reluctant to give money to mohammedans as to China.
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: cataract / astigmatism surgery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4530
Re: cataract / astigmatism surgery
I had cataract surgery in both eyes done thirty years ago. My wife had both done last year. No problems for us. Find a reputable, experienced surgeon. My surgeon had retired, so we had to shop around for my wife. Fortunately we found an excellent surgeon and facility. There surely is one in your are...
- Fri Sep 26, 2025 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The current UFO revelations
- Replies: 29
- Views: 38534
Re: The current UFO revelations
Never seen anything unexplainable in the sky. A lot of people who believe in UFO's and aliens scoff at the possibility of Sasquatch. Which is more within the realm of possibility?
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trail Boss is BACK!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4470
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Watch your Backstop...!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 613
Re: Watch your Backstop...!
Don't worry. When the electricity goes out and the satellites fall out of the sky, pigmy armies will emerge from the jungle and conquer the World with their unstoppable technology, pointed sticks that fly through the air! There is no defense!
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4593
Re: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
Their story's are so totally conflated, I'm not sure anyone has ever sorted them out.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recently retired...and I
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13981
Re: Recently retired...and I
Stay busy! I haven't had an hours rest since 2016!
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4593
Re: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
I wonder where the other one is buried?
- Fri Aug 22, 2025 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talking to an Earp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4942
Re: Talking to an Earp
I was about 7 years old at my Dad's side when he was introduced to Mr. Earp by mutual friend, and rodeo promoter Clyde Miller.
- Thu Aug 14, 2025 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4821
Re: Really interesting photo I'd never seen
Mel Torme was well known for his extensive collection of SAA's.
- Sat Aug 02, 2025 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2683
Re: Cartridge Conversion Cylinders
I 've considered they might be fun to play with, but then I remind myself that for an extra $100 I could have complete SAA clone.
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4097
Re: Anyone here mess with a .38 Super?
I have done a small amount of loading using Lee 124 grain TL 's and Lil' Gun. I got good accuracy with just short of maximum loads.
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who bought the last guns you sold?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3899
Re: Who bought the last guns you sold?
Sold guns are nothing but regret.
- Sat May 17, 2025 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Something Cool - A Prototype Marlin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1515
Re: Something Cool - A Prototype Marlin
A former member here had a prototype 336. It had no loading gate and loaded like a tube feed .22 or current Henry. It was chambered in .35Rem. The sight dovetails were not cut. It was obviously a proof of concept or tool room prototype. Pretty neat. I would love to up-grade my Marlins with Henry ma...
- Thu May 01, 2025 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9883
Re: "Better Than a Watch!" (Last day at work -- EVER!!!)
Been retired for nine years. Haven't had a single day of rest, relaxation, or fun since. Good luck!
- Fri Apr 25, 2025 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USA Made Skinning Knives NEED A GOOD SOURCE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8568
Re: USA Made Skinning Knives NEED A GOOD SOURCE
Search trapping supply houses on the web. https://www.northamericantrapper.com/co ... ebe-knives
- Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7194
Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
Vegetable tanned leather will not corrode brass the way chrome tanned leather will. It's more expensive to tan that way which is why the other is more prevalent. So, you could have a bandoleer made but with vegetable tanned leather and it would resist verdigris. Also, nickel plated cases will resis...
- Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7194
Re: 30-30 Ammo Bandolier
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- Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet lube
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1095
Re: Bullet lube
Sounds like a project for a high school or local collage advanced chemistry class.
- Sat Apr 05, 2025 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gifted a rifle
- Replies: 26
- Views: 14542
Re: Gifted a rifle
Also keep an eye on the Gun Busters page on Gun Brokers.https://www.gunbroker.com/all/search?in ... ageindex=2
- Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dan Brooks is maker of this holster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 978
Re: Dan Brooks is maker of this holster
It appears to be hand-stitched. Mr. Brooks is likely a skilled part-time hobbyist.
- Mon Mar 31, 2025 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cold Weather RABBITS Snowshoe Hare
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1772
Re: Cold Weather RABBITS Snowshoe Hare
In summer rabbits may have bot-fly warbles under the skin. Thus the old custom of only hunting rabbits during months with an R.
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another OAC gun show find.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4267
Re: Another OAC gun show find.
I still have the lamp and cap I used when coon hunting. It had been my brothers before me. I also have the Prince Albert can for extra carbide and the hip flask for water. If you are not familiar, you only need a few pebbles of carbide in the bottom of the revivor. Test the drip of the water to find...
- Wed Mar 05, 2025 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stuck bullet!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2669
Re: Stuck bullet!
Unfortunately, no longer being produced.marlinman93 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 05, 2025 11:51 amAnd also likely the oldest powder still being produced! I think Moses reloaded with Unique!
- Thu Feb 27, 2025 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wandering through the desert and found this
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4561
Re: Wandering through the desert and found this
A perfect illustration why it was never chambered in a lever-gun.
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DMSO is saving my neck
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4261
Re: DMSO is saving my neck
I thought DMSO was a solvent used as a liniment. I didn't know people were drinking it.
- Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: speaking about diet and diets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2919
Re: speaking about diet and diets
I like the cave-man diet. "Whatever is available and easiest to acquire."
- Sat Feb 22, 2025 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: overtly spiritual content because TRUTH matters
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5127
Re: overtly spiritual content because TRUTH matters
The Advent of Christ and his Church is prophesied throughout the Old Testament. As I learned in my grade school catechism classes from Schuster's "Bible History".
- Sat Feb 15, 2025 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chasing a piece of history
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4416
Re: Chasing a piece of history
Considering the time period, he may have been referring to his Smith carbine. A later editor, having little knowledge of firearms, would have added the Wesson and maybe even the "target rifle". Or, it could have been a Frank Wesson rifle with the "Smith" added by a later editor. ...
- Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Wildcat cartridge I think we need…
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2421
Re: New Wildcat cartridge I think we need…
Isn't the .480 Achilles close enough for a specially renamed commercial run?
- Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2042
Re: Who Woulda Thunk . . .
What would happen if a customs agent found a traveler with a note book written in Gregg or Pitman shorthand? 
- Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't eat batteries....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2946
Re: Don't eat batteries....
I recall a comedian whose reply for all of these absurd warning was "if you don't know this, we don't need you".