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by stanforth
Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:23 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA
Replies: 95
Views: 199690

Re: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA

There is a reason he is referred to as "BHO" here, and it is not due to those being his initials. He is a "hoe" for every leftist cause known to man. Ignore him. He's gone in several months (thank God). I'm not sure we will get anyone better. We'd be hard pressed to get anyone w...
by stanforth
Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA
Replies: 95
Views: 199690

Re: POLITICS - JOIN THE NRA

I thank you both. :D The NRA may not be perfect but it can do more than any one disgruntled citizen can do on their own. I know, I'm one disgruntled Englishman living in a cosmopolitan hell hole. That may be the case BUT how many Americans know that we, in Britain, have just had a visit from the Pr...
by stanforth
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paging Nath, Gamekeeper and anybody else ....
Replies: 7
Views: 1320

Re: Paging Nath, Gamekeeper and anybody else ....

I am suggesting that you fit a NEW motor. Forget the old one a new motor foot control set fits by one bolt in the same way as the old one. It would cost little about $30 and would be more powerful. One bolt and throw the old one away.
by stanforth
Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paging Nath, Gamekeeper and anybody else ....
Replies: 7
Views: 1320

Re: Paging Nath, Gamekeeper and anybody else ....

Before I start I am a Sewing Machine repairer full time. The model in the images is a copy of a Singer 15. The motor is the standard fitting for almost all machines with 'outside' motors. Modern versions are both much more powerful and cheap but the wrong colour (white) I carry them in my van. Unfor...
by stanforth
Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder firing pins and modern cartridges
Replies: 15
Views: 2274

Re: Black powder firing pins and modern cartridges

Mt current centre fire rifles are Remmington Rolling Blocks x 3 Evans New Model in .44 Evans long. Past old models (pre 1900) rifle. Winchester 73 Winchester 92 Winchester 94 x 3 Winchester 95 Winchester High Wall Winchester Low Wall Snider( both rifle and carbine) Martini Henry westley Richards No....
by stanforth
Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Ammo do U Wish U Could Buy for Xmas
Replies: 17
Views: 2212

Re: What Ammo do U Wish U Could Buy for Xmas

Personally I would like to be able to buy a few hundred rounds of .44 Evans NM.., 8)
by stanforth
Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a glue that works on tires (not for 'holes')
Replies: 11
Views: 2209

Re: Is there a glue that works on tires (not for 'holes')

I daren't tell what stunts I have pulled using super glue on tyres... :oops:
The one I will relate is a motorcycle that had a triangular flap split in it and I stuck it down using superglue. It was on for years until the tyre had to be replaced because it was getting hard. :roll:
by stanforth
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who anneals their brass, and how do you do it...?
Replies: 19
Views: 3496

Re: Who anneals their brass, and how do you do it...?

I do a lot of anealing as my interest is loading obscure calibres. Joes way by standing them in water is standard practice and works well as the body of the case is unaffected. My other way is to stand a gas blowlamp on the sink unit in the kitchen (the wife must be out) hold each case, with a pair ...
by stanforth
Wed May 25, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most important gun in American history...
Replies: 45
Views: 6214

Re: Most important gun in American history...

Well it's your history rather than mine but don't forget the Sharps and Remington Buffalo rifles. They were responsible for the most efficient round of ethnic cleansing in world history.
by stanforth
Sun May 08, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Gamekeeper, brass cases and magpies!
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: OT Gamekeeper, brass cases and magpies!

BAGTIC wrote:Nath!

How could you? I thought we were allies. Those were AMERICAN squirrels you murdered.
I think it's called 'Friendly fire'... :lol:
by stanforth
Tue May 03, 2011 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bin Ladden warning
Replies: 11
Views: 2369

Re: bin Ladden warning

When your boys pushed him over the side I just hope that they didn't forget the Pig Skin body bag.
by stanforth
Sun May 01, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking news....about the royal bs
Replies: 38
Views: 5555

Re: Breaking news....about the royal bs

Sixgun, the cost to UK taxpayers was £10million, the rest came from existing budgets and royal funds. That £10million was more than compensated by the revenue from tourists so we won't be asking you for a donation. Perry Owens Perry, Whew! Thanks! I was worried a bit as last time it cost the Yanks ...
by stanforth
Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking news....about the royal bs
Replies: 38
Views: 5555

Re: Breaking news....about the royal bs

Just think. If it wasn't for some unpleasantness around 1776 we might have had your President in Buckingham Palace :o
Thank god for the American Revolution. :mrgreen:
by stanforth
Wed Apr 27, 2011 4:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To buy or not to buy...? Sharps Rifle
Replies: 24
Views: 3963

Re: To buy or not to buy...? Sharps Rifle

I am not an expert on metalic cartridge Sharps rifles. I do own a percussion sharps and heve 'read the books'.
One point 'shouts at me' It looks like there is a rear sling swivel but no front swivel???
by stanforth
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Late for work
Replies: 6
Views: 1156

OT Late for work

A gentleman had reached retiring age but was frustrated at sitting at home with nothing to do. He went to his local store and asked if there were any jobs stacking shelves. The boss said yes and the pay was reasonable. So the gent started working there. After a few weeks he was 10 minutes late for w...
by stanforth
Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT European terror alerts
Replies: 16
Views: 2424

OT European terror alerts

ALERTS TO TERROR THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE By John Cleese The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated"...
by stanforth
Mon Feb 07, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Humor--The World's Shortest Books
Replies: 38
Views: 5296

Re: OT-Humor--The World's Shortest Books

The Italian book or War Heros.


The Irish book of knowledge.
by stanforth
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Gurkhas
Replies: 42
Views: 5536

Re: Humor: Gurkhas

Over here we honour and respect 'our' Gurkhas. Recently in an attempt to cut down on imigration, our government removed some of the right to residency for Gurkhas. The public went wild and that right is now enshrined in law. It is correct that during the Falklands war the Gurkhas were held back from...
by stanforth
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ammunition not commercially available
Replies: 13
Views: 2994

Re: Ammunition not commercially available

In the UK our Government used to let their citizens own whater they wanted.

19th Century Prime Minister, Palmerston I beleive....'My dream is a rifle in every cottage in the land'

Things do change.
by stanforth
Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum hosting - it's that time of year again...
Replies: 25
Views: 2878

Re: Forum hosting - it's that time of year again...

A small contribution from the UK.
Keep up the good work.
by stanforth
Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Strength Of Damascus Barrels....Kind of made me chuckle.
Replies: 38
Views: 5027

Re: OT- Strength Of Damascus Barrels....Kind of made me chuckle.

I am a 67 year old Englishman and in my youth we only used Damascuss guns as they were all we could afford. My sport was Wildfowling (Duck and goose hunting) in the wildest places along the shoreline of England. We used the maximum loads we could squeeze in. I have destroyed a fluid steel barrel bu...
by stanforth
Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Double Shotgun gunsmith question
Replies: 25
Views: 2634

Re: OT: Double Shotgun gunsmith question

Nath wrote:I'm sure Stanforth knows a hell of alot more than me but I allways thought lead oxide went white!

N.
As I said...Try polishing a lead bullet
by stanforth
Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Double Shotgun gunsmith question
Replies: 25
Views: 2634

Re: OT: Double Shotgun gunsmith question

Here is another posibility.
Traditionaly made double guns had their barrels/ribs soft soldered together.
Solder is lead.... Lead oxidises.... Lead oxide is black (try polising a lead bullet).
by stanforth
Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Strength Of Damascus Barrels....Kind of made me chuckle.
Replies: 38
Views: 5027

Re: OT- Strength Of Damascus Barrels....Kind of made me chuckle.

I am a 67 year old Englishman and in my youth we only used Damascuss guns as they were all we could afford. My sport was Wildfowling (Duck and goose hunting) in the wildest places along the shoreline of England. We used the maximum loads we could squeeze in. I have destroyed a fluid steel barrel but...
by stanforth
Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why are single-action revolvers still so popular?
Replies: 78
Views: 9352

Re: Why are single-action revolvers still so popular?

.45colt wrote:They would always have been around but I think Ruger did more for the SA than anyone ..
How come? Colt did the most.... They invented it :mrgreen:
by stanforth
Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rolling Block 45/70
Replies: 10
Views: 1846

Re: Rolling Block 45/70

I agree with Chad.
I have had good results from the Remington Society forum.
A cheap alternative (certainly here in the UK) is the Swedish Rolling Blocks in 12.7X44R. The round is similar to the 50/70 Govt. and can be reloaded with 50/70 dies. I have 2 of these and they shoot well.
by stanforth
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What gun really won the West ?
Replies: 46
Views: 6917

Re: What gun really won the West ?

I thought it was the Winchester 94.
The problem is that being a Brit I get my information from Hollywood films.. :mrgreen:
by stanforth
Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - GI's shoulda been issued .270's !
Replies: 61
Views: 8271

Re: OT - GI's shoulda been issued .270's !

The Pattern 14 Enfield would have been a .276 if WWI hadn't gotten in the way. The .276 was given the number P13 When it was abandoned because we were at war it was altered to .303 (P14) ands made in the US. It was then made in 30-06 and issued to US forces as p17. Later the P17 was sent to the UK ...
by stanforth
Thu Oct 21, 2010 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do with an unsatisfactory lever gun????
Replies: 43
Views: 6880

Re: What to do with an unsatisfactory lever gun????

To me it's a 'no brainer'.
Anneal your cases, shoot them and then reload without resizing.
Due to the type of guns I own I often have to do this. I have an Evans with a deformed chamber and two 12.7 Rolling blocks one of which has an enlarged chamber.
by stanforth
Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT British Limeys
Replies: 26
Views: 3353

Re: OT British Limeys

British sailors were also known as Jack Tars. I believe it was the practice with their long pigtails to use tar as a probable form of vermin control in the early unsanitary seagoing environment. Pigtails being tared. Absolutly spot on. Tar was used on pigtails to keep them neat and to stop crawling...
by stanforth
Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT British Limeys
Replies: 26
Views: 3353

Re: OT British Limeys

You can call me anything... except late for dinner.. :lol:
by stanforth
Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question: How Many Do YOU have In YOUR Magazine ?
Replies: 35
Views: 4155

Re: Question: How Many Do YOU have In YOUR Magazine ?

I can only get 27 in mine.... An Evans N/M. :roll: :lol:
by stanforth
Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Original Colt Walker for sell on GB!
Replies: 16
Views: 2856

Re: OT- Original Colt Walker for sell on GB!

Colt Walkers have been faked since the mid 1800's. I have one in my collection that is obviously very old. It is numbered in the civilian range (1077) and if one wanted to one could convince himself that it was original. There were many conterfiet Walkers and Pattersons made but they are not all bas...
by stanforth
Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: casting lead and lube
Replies: 7
Views: 1248

Re: casting lead and lube

For cartridge weapons I get my lead from the back our local indoor range. It has a steel backstop and I jusr sweep it into a bucket. Soft lead for muzzle loading I get from a guy who owns a company specialising in the restoration of historic builings. That is beautiful soft lead used for roofs and g...
by stanforth
Sun Jul 04, 2010 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this look normal-Pt 2
Replies: 13
Views: 2628

Re: Does this look normal-Pt 2

Chas. wrote:stanforth, if you'll look at this first thread, you'll see that "the way it shoots" is what started this discussion.

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=28377
Sorry I missed the fact that this was part 2 of a serial. :mrgreen:
by stanforth
Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this look normal-Pt 2
Replies: 13
Views: 2628

Re: Does this look normal-Pt 2

How does it shoot? Surely that is what matters. I have several guns with sights that look odd but as long as they shoot straight I leave them alone. My Evans has a foresight that look like a previous owner has been at it with a pair of pliers. He probably has and for a reason. It shoots with great a...
by stanforth
Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best black powder sub?
Replies: 22
Views: 2854

Re: Best black powder sub?

Nath wrote:Is the Pyrodex cartridge powder still available????
I had a can of pyrodex select recently that just looked like the old cartridge stuff!

Nath.
Pyrodex and Triple 7 is available in the UK from Henry Krank and Co. check out www.henrykrank.com
by stanforth
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 2 more Canadian soldiers lost today
Replies: 18
Views: 2195

Re: OT 2 more Canadian soldiers lost today

Don't forget 309 British soldiers lost there.
by stanforth
Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
Replies: 22
Views: 3242

Re: OT: I just had a strange thought ...

Obviously the lesson was not lost on the Scots.
by stanforth
Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
Replies: 22
Views: 3242

Re: OT: I just had a strange thought ...

Doc Hudson wrote:
stanforth wrote: 'They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwaring'
Brits on here will understand that.
Right you are indeed!

But I thought Stanforth was you handle Lance Corporal Jones.
'Don't tell them Pike'.
by stanforth
Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: I just had a strange thought ...
Replies: 22
Views: 3242

Re: OT: I just had a strange thought ...

About two years ago in Iraq, elements of a company of the Blackwatch Regiment were caught in an ambush. After an hour or two, the Lieutenant in command got tired of waiting for relief. Since they'd been unable to dislodge the terrorists with gunfire or grenades, he ordered his men to fix bayonets a...
by stanforth
Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello from a UK Levergunner.
Replies: 33
Views: 3641

Re: Hello from a UK Levergunner.

Hi Adam
I am a newboy to this forum and I also think is is geat and a distinct change from th UK shooting scene.
If you in the Bisley area this Saturday morning I expect to be on the Short Siberia. Just look for a guy with an Evans rifle (there won't be many) and that will be me.
Stanforth.
by stanforth
Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: A UK Soccer Joke...
Replies: 8
Views: 1502

Re: HUMOR: A UK Soccer Joke...

game keeper wrote::lol: :lol: That's so near the truth, I'd rather go to Baghdad than Manchester :lol: :lol:

So when do you leave? :roll: :D
by stanforth
Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: humor-the Bible salesman
Replies: 26
Views: 3902

Re: humor-the Bible salesman

stanforth wrote: 2571 wrote: Guess I read fast. I wasn't incensed -- just commenting that I personally thought it lacked merit as humor. This string has played itself out. Let's talk about leverguns. Maybe it's your profession the makes you lack humour. Did you know that it is 95% of lawyers that ge...
by stanforth
Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: humor-the Bible salesman
Replies: 26
Views: 3902

Re: humor-the Bible salesman

Guess I read fast. I wasn't incensed -- just commenting that I personally thought it lacked merit as humor. This string has played itself out. Let's talk about leverguns. Maybe it's your profession the makes you lack humour. Did you know that it is 95% of lawyers that get the rest a bad name? :roll:
by stanforth
Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a challenge.
Replies: 12
Views: 2010

Re: Here's a challenge.

I got news for you Stan, Evans Rifles are not widely known here in the States. I've always considered myself to be a pretty well informed, widely read and knowledgeable gun crank. But truth is, I'd never heard of n Evans Rifle until aabout 15 years ago. And I've only seen one since then with no cha...
by stanforth
Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a challenge.
Replies: 12
Views: 2010

Re: Here's a challenge.

Old Time Hunter wrote:Stanforth,

Try this: http://www.lodgewood.com/

E-mail Becky
Thanks. I use them for Sharps bits buit didn't thing of them for the Evans.
by stanforth
Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a challenge.
Replies: 12
Views: 2010

Re: Here's a challenge.

I don't actually need an original to copy I made a template of one first in cardboard and then, to get the bends right I made one in 1mm Alluminium. I need one in the correct thicknedd in steel. By the way it was a real challenge making ammunition until I found that all that was needed is a 44 Magnu...
by stanforth
Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's a challenge.
Replies: 12
Views: 2010

Here's a challenge.

I have a rifle that is almost unheard of here in the UK. It is a Evans New Model Carbine.
It is in great condition and shoots really well.
Here is my problem. To make it 100% I need an ejection port dust cover.
Do any of you know of any supplier over there who could help?
by stanforth
Mon May 03, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what gun you wish
Replies: 181
Views: 41343

Re: what gun you wish

I am from the UK and I lost a lot of guns when our laws changed in 1998. Colt SAA First generation (1881) in .45 LC 2x Colt Bisley's in .45LC Colt .22 newline S&W number 1 first model S&W number 1 second model S&W number 1 third issue They were personal guns. I also lost a lot of stock w...