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by gak
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 in 44-40
Replies: 8
Views: 572

Re: Rossi 92 in 44-40

I had one I would swear was significantly earlier but cannot corroborate. It was a fabulous piece, an SRC that was pretty smooth out of the box, smoother yet with some levering watching TV in the evening.. No feeding issues (actually quite the opposite). Like most over-the-counter .44-40,, POA at 10...
by gak
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a barrel for a Rossi .357 levergun
Replies: 25
Views: 1760

Re: Looking for a barrel for a Rossi .357 levergun

Shy of something like a Douglas or other custom rebarrel, I would just shorten it to 20 in, reuse the mag tube hanger/ferule, then you have a bonafide short rifle. Yeah, I know that 4in difference might not amount to enough weight loss for your objectives, except for psychologically haha! As far as ...
by gak
Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB
Replies: 31
Views: 4085

Re: TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB

Pre-dates its eventual membership in the Tonkin Gulf Club but, when we (my Air Force-officer father) were stationed in southern Japan in 61-64, he finagled with the Admiral a personal Commander-guided tour for our family of the carrier USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) in Sasebo--a two hour drive from our base...
by gak
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass -- "Whipped Cream"
Replies: 21
Views: 2750

Re: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass -- "Whipped Cream"

I grew up on all his albums in the 60s, it seemed we always had one of his on the stereo,... and have continued to enjoy those to this day. In addition to Whipped Cream, Lonely Bull and the other major hits, the tune Casino Royale was one of my favorites as was Got A Lot of Livin To Do. Check them o...
by gak
Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you like to see in 2021?
Replies: 31
Views: 4176

Re: What would you like to see in 2021?

. Flying cars. We were supposed to have colonized the moon and have flying cars by the year 2001. Instead, we've got kids eating Tide-pods and dumping ice-water on their heads for money. I'm really quite disappointed. :cry: +1 Hey, I'm still waiting on the landline/desktop video phones we were prom...
by gak
Tue Dec 29, 2020 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi and general info 38/40 -- Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1357

Re: Rossi and general info 38/40 -- Questions

Chiappa (Taylors) listed a 92 very early on. Within a year or two max, as I recall, it was gone. I have never seen one in the flesh.
by gak
Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A 'Western' I liked...
Replies: 11
Views: 1832

Re: A 'Western' I liked...

While I liked the incredible and expansive scenery/cinematography--shot in the gorgeous San Juan range near Tellurude in Southwestern Colorado I'm very familiar with--I didn't care for it so much when the last 1/3 went mostly indoors and turned particularly "Tarentino." Also, some of the a...
by gak
Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti's NEW "Winchester 1894"
Replies: 24
Views: 3873

Re: Uberti's NEW "Winchester 1894"

I have also noticed the front barrel band mis-location (to be properly representative of what most think of as classic "pre-war") and it is an irritant; I know in the decade prior to WWII there were changes in that area as well as shotgun butts etc. They had the opportunity to do it "...
by gak
Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi '92 sight dovetails?
Replies: 5
Views: 1472

Re: Rossi '92 sight dovetails?

I may have missed it, but I see no mention of the specific distinction or differentiation of Interarms (ie, pre re-tooling) era and later Rossis (appx 2000-on). Therein lies the change, roughly, from the odd .390-ish (+/-) dovetails to the standard 3/8 (.375ish). My several Interarms guns are consis...
by gak
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inter Arms Model 65SRC, 44Mag
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Inter Arms Model 65SRC, 44Mag

Among several out there, one example would be Www.Precisiongunstocks.com - (aka Precision Gunworks Inc) replacement walnut stocks - and look up Rossi. Note, under "carbine," select your caliber because.the different magtubes = different cutout fit for the forestock. They sell butt plates a...
by gak
Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi barrel/magazine ring screw
Replies: 4
Views: 1278

Re: Rossi barrel/magazine ring screw

Failing the above recommendation, try M&M - http://mmgunsmith.com . While their advertised focus may be the old (Interarms) 92 Rossis, I'll bet they can help on this one... Can't imagine Rossi changing the screws out ... but you never know.
by gak
Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
Replies: 47
Views: 5689

Re: Let's See Your Canine Buddy

thanks gak... a couple more images... I was adjusting an anchor on the beach when Chico discovered that his pet uses heavy whipping cream in the coffee... then a pack photo of the tongue inspection, with two happy smiles in anticipation of their second favorite thing; going in. first favorite thing...
by gak
Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
Replies: 47
Views: 5689

Re: Let's See Your Canine Buddy

My Springer Chico is 14 now. Photo is from 18 months ago. He is having a very tough time these days, but he hangs on. Ranger is my daughter's Shepherd/Rottweiler mix. He boards with us when she is at sea. Which is most of the time sometimes. Ranger has sharp eyesight and hearing, Chico is stone dea...
by gak
Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 with stainless receiver and barrel but
Replies: 17
Views: 3355

Re: Rossi 92 with stainless receiver and barrel but

Mixmaster. The front sight on the barrel band suggests a pre re-tooling Interarms-era barrel. While theoretically someone could have used the early barrel band/front sight combo on a later barrel, would be highly unusual. You'd really have to prefer the old Rossi style or function over the more Winc...
by gak
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: History of 357 lever guns
Replies: 12
Views: 2675

Re: History of 357 lever guns

gak --- all the El Tigre's I have seen were 44-40. I bought one at the Jewel Box Pawn Shop in Phoenix, AZ back in 1964. They had quite a few of them. I shot a lot of ammo through that gun and toted it all over southern Arizona. On FORGOTTEN WEAPONS https://videos.full30.com/bitmotive/public/full30/...
by gak
Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: History of 357 lever guns
Replies: 12
Views: 2675

Re: History of 357 lever guns

Steve is right that the Rossis way preceded the others mentioned, I thought mid 70s at latest (start). Someone(s) has said there were some Armi San Marcos 92s as well way back when? (Not sure the. 357 part either). Re John Wayne and other US westerners I think more likely, when not Winchesters, they...
by gak
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is for sale.....
Replies: 14
Views: 2059

Re: This is for sale.....

Someone(s) else already said it but, poor pics (and not very many especially for the price, but even at 1/10th that...). Like the caliber and year though!
by gak
Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94
Replies: 20
Views: 2465

Re: Winchester 94

The ones that look the nicest to me is the late 70s early 80s top eject models. My 1980 trapper is still a good looking example after a lot carrying and shooting. It you can stand it, the early AE models with the rebounding hammer action are OK as well. It's easy to retro fit the rebounding hammer ...
by gak
Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattlesnakes.
Replies: 39
Views: 2860

Re: Rattlesnakes.

Gak, I have heard that the venom of the Mojaves differs in toxicity from area to area. Boy, I'd love to see a map of this. Bill, no easy answers on that one...appears it's a complex distribution. These look to be pretty good. The 2nd link especially gets into the geographic complexity. Not sure if ...
by gak
Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Cimarron Model 1894
Replies: 12
Views: 2167

Re: The Cimarron Model 1894

I remember seeing an upclose video of one being shown at SHOT SHOW and it definitely did not appear to have a rebounding hammer. While I applaud their effort to re-create the 1894 Carbine (is this supposed to be a SRC?), they should at least get the front barrel band in the correct location (a litt...
by gak
Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattlesnakes.
Replies: 39
Views: 2860

Re: Rattlesnakes.

Mohaves are nasty. An older (but not elderly if I recall) woman was lost to one 8-10 or so years ago as she was walking along a trail in Yavapai County about 80 miles north of Phoenix. They can be found all over the lower to mid elevations of Arizona (with close relatives in southern Cal and New Mex...
by gak
Sat Mar 10, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Puma with Puma head on receiver?
Replies: 17
Views: 4102

Re: Rossi Puma with Puma head on receiver?

I believe that Rossi copied the Winchester 92 design from familiarity with the Tigre carbines that Brazil was full of - the Puma logo was their own version of the Tigre cat on those rifles. I am not sure when they stopped putting the Puma badge or logo on the side of the receiver, probably the earl...
by gak
Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help on 357 choice
Replies: 18
Views: 3361

Re: Help on 357 choice

Playing a bit of the devil's advocate here, have you handled a 24" octagonal .357 yet, say in a Rossi? With that long small-ish hole (or put another way, all that metal surrounding it), it's a tank. You don't specifically say "octagonal" but it's the most I've seen. That effect is fel...
by gak
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am in Scottsdale ..
Replies: 7
Views: 1627

Re: I am in Scottsdale ..

Joe, good to hear from you, I haven't checked in in awhile. The Valley has grown definitely and there are days it's maddening. We get these clusters of mega events, like car and horse shows, bowl and Final Four games, etc that draw people nation-wide, some world-wide, and really tend to pile it on. ...
by gak
Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am in Scottsdale ..
Replies: 7
Views: 1627

Re: I am in Scottsdale ..

Late to this. I've lived there 40 years and the area 50. True, it's gotten a lot more crowded, especially more youth (20s) moved in, and with that influx not all to the good for sure. Livelier and more urbane than the sleepy "west's most western town" it once was that's for certain. Some t...
by gak
Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery, prayers requested. The morning after.
Replies: 44
Views: 7851

Re: Surgery, prayers requested. The morning after.

Hey Joe, I'm the one who helped you with the Cordes Jct /Az inquiry a few years ago. Used to do long distance (from Az) business with an outfit in Goshen north of you, involving a 1 or 2 X a year trip thereto . Best thoughts for you. Gregg
by gak
Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger Vaquero in 44mag
Replies: 6
Views: 2548

Re: New Ruger Vaquero in 44mag

Basic frame may (or may not) be from the NOS bin, but I believe it's got the New Vaquero's (2005 - on) reverse index pawl. Also looks to have an SBH hammer. Note canted (and likely serrated) front sight. It is the large frame of the original Vaquero. Other than barrel length and gripframe, this look...
by gak
Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well help needed for a family friend...
Replies: 7
Views: 1645

Re: Well help needed for a family friend...

Good stuff.
by gak
Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning B-92
Replies: 58
Views: 21656

Re: Browning B-92

Malamute, i hear you there just have always liked the rings for their "original, old westy-ness," and a further disctinction from the rifles. On horseback, we used to use them with a quick scabbard release we concocted that worked quite well. Retained the gun well especially scaling steep ...
by gak
Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning B-92
Replies: 58
Views: 21656

Re: Browning B-92

I have both the .44 and .357. I found the latter in an obscure online local (but out of state) "Pennysaver" type ad. Sometimes pays to check those out - a lot less seller expectation, and often don't know what they have (or care as much). Bought both "as new" condition some ten y...
by gak
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
Replies: 47
Views: 4745

Re: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog

These are all (mostly) good suggestions. I do agree sometimes it takes a sit down father-and-son chat. I had a Springer male who, though neutered, challenged me a few times I could only interpret as an Alpha-challenge with "unwarranted" growl, and I had to make him understand with a man to...
by gak
Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV advice, please
Replies: 15
Views: 2807

Re: TV advice, please

I just got a 46" Samsung Smart TV after my 7 year old 42" Magnavox (Philips) konked out (was actually quite good til it wasn't). I have not engaged "smart" functions yet--which works by relatng/synching to my wi fi--and I am another who's just on antenna. I was very pleased with ...
by gak
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request - update
Replies: 41
Views: 4849

Re: Prayer request

Prayers done!
by gak
Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?
Replies: 43
Views: 6521

Re: How Do The Current Crop Of Rossi 92s Stack Up?

Although this may run counter to some of the statements, front barrel band-mounted post sight aside, early Rossis cosmetically were more faithful to the original 92, especially as regards contours; later ones genericized the receiver curve so there is less of a "step" to the bottom line wh...
by gak
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Robert Duvall...ever in any BAD movies...???
Replies: 25
Views: 4399

Re: Robert Duvall...ever in any BAD movies...???

Little known part guest starring as a somewhat reluctant, war weary but clever German soldier in a Combat! episode. A lot of folks haven't seen Broken Trail - a great yarn that was a straight-to-video release as I recall. And he did a good job stealing the scenes from Kostly Kevin in Open Range. Duv...
by gak
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW FORD BRONCO CONCEPT...
Replies: 16
Views: 3582

Re: NEW FORD BRONCO CONCEPT...

I like that the retro-ish front end (ditto the Scout references, I see it too) is restrained and not the ridiculous mega monstrosity the 150/250 has become. Ford has lost its way styling wise the past decade or so in the truck department and this looks like it could get them back on track. My .02.
by gak
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEW WESTERN ....and there is more ...UPDATE
Replies: 22
Views: 8275

Re: NEW WESTERN ....and there is more ...UPDATE

Have felt the same about a lot of Tarentino films, but this one (Hateful Eight) was interesting--and of course disturbing in spots. Also not for the squeamish, but also lots of twists for those that like them. Scenery and cinematography second to none.- most beautiful part of the country - the San J...
by gak
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATED Please pray for Jeff Quinn
Replies: 69
Views: 8108

Re: Please pray for Jeff Quinn

Prayers sent for a genuine good man.
by gak
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No longer un-employed
Replies: 22
Views: 2644

Re: No longer un-employed

Way to go!
by gak
Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My turn to mourn
Replies: 33
Views: 4370

Re: My turn to mourn

I caught this late but no less sad for your loss. They are so special to us. Been there as many of us have. It does get better, but can take some time--and sometimes another critter. I didn't think it would, but after losing my beloved Springer several years ago, a friend talked me into visiting the...
by gak
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- My 10/22
Replies: 36
Views: 4926

Re: OT- My 10/22

Great job! A few years ago I lucked into a 30 year old NIB 10/22 - of an era that still had some nice real walnut stocks. This one reminded me very closely (astonishingly actually) of my M1 Carbines in terms of wood quality and texture, so--on this particular one--I'm hesitant to mess with a good t...
by gak
Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't be stupid, like me.
Replies: 30
Views: 3023

Re: Don't be stupid, like me.

Dispatching a rattlesnake about 8 feet away, a shot pellet bounced back off a rock and nicked my cheek near my eye - close enough. While you wouldn't expect to wear shooting glasses every second just woodswalking, a good reminder that things that can enter your eye eventually will. As a 48 year cont...
by gak
Thu May 22, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anybody still shooting a 16 Ga. ?
Replies: 73
Views: 4170

Re: Is anybody still shooting a 16 Ga. ?

Another Ithaca 37, ca '50s, love it.
by gak
Thu May 22, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tia and me are aging....quickly too!
Replies: 23
Views: 2121

Re: Tia and me are aging....quickly too!

Tia's my favorite here I think - She's a darling!
by gak
Sat May 17, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Rossi Availability - 357, 45, 454
Replies: 9
Views: 1373

Re: More Rossi Availability - 357, 45, 454

I haven't been paying attention to Rossi lately - are they making them in real walnut now as the spec indicates? All that I know of and have owned except 90s-era Navy Arms have been South American mystery wood.
by gak
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Single Actions
Replies: 51
Views: 6942

Re: Favorite Single Actions

I think there's also a dual cylinder P Jr .in a .32-20/.32H&R Mag convertible
by gak
Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Single Actions
Replies: 51
Views: 6942

Re: Favorite Single Actions

http://photos.imageevent.com/springerpic/inbox/websize/_Xutf-8XBXL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZXJyeS9waWN0dXJlcy9JTUcwMDUyNC5qcGc_X_.jpg (One of my faves, Cimarron described below) Not a problem or even druthers with a one. In truth, all after #1 are close seconds, and depending on mood of the day or we...
by gak
Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WW2 survivor
Replies: 9
Views: 1673

Re: WW2 survivor

Amazing story. My father was a pilot instructor and among virtually all of the bombers perhaps logged the most hours in the 17, and like so many others have said, had a real affection for. He thankfully never saw combat (close, was being sent to Guam to fly 29s he'd instructed on as well - as the wa...
by gak
Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want to install a Saddle Ring on my new Henry .22 mag
Replies: 11
Views: 3640

Re: Want to install a Saddle Ring on my new Henry .22 mag

The Post 64 ring is also a good add on to Rossi 92s not already so equipped. I added one years ago to an early LSI, instant improvement! Forget whether had to d&t a hole though--probably. Either way, located it such that no one but "92-folk" would know it wasn't factory. The gun alread...
by gak
Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you don't have a 4x4, chains, or studded tires...UPDATED
Replies: 53
Views: 4878

Re: If you don't have a 4x4, chains, or studded tires.......

. When I replace the back two tires It will be the second set of tires purchased since the truck was new and it'll have 110k on it by then. I bet the new Toyos don't last like the first set did. Not if the accountants have anything to say about it :/ I drove a '65 Corvair for years and with that re...