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by Rube Burrows
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1709

Re: Colt Question

Rube, I was telling you the negatives of the 1877 Colt.......on the positive side they are cool and full of history......don't let my negativity keep you from your quest of acquiring a cool gun........just don't think your going to have a gun that you can shoot until the cows come home like you can...
by Rube Burrows
Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1709

Re: Colt Question

Unless your mechanically inclined stay away from these guns......even if you luck onto a fine example it won't be fine if you start shooting it to any degree......I've had em and in the few I've had, I had a beauty in 41 that looked like it was used for one box of ammo......after just a hundred or ...
by Rube Burrows
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1709

Re: Colt Question

gamekeeper wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:34 pm Six-gun is the guy to ask, he probably has a safe full... :wink:
No doubt about that. Maybe he’ll just adopt me. :mrgreen:
by Rube Burrows
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1709

Re: Colt Question

Bridger wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:40 pmcoltforum.com

Great. Thanks.
by Rube Burrows
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1709

Re: Colt Question

M. M. Wright wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:10 pm +1 on the Colt Forum. You should have caught me about a month ago. Had a really nice 1877 in .41 but I sold it.
Always a day late and a dollar short.
by Rube Burrows
Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mammoth Molar
Replies: 21
Views: 3211

Re: Mammoth Molar

I normally like the Mammoth Ivory over the molar due to the layered lines but these are fine. Looking forward to seeing them fitted.
by Rube Burrows
Sat Feb 06, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1709

Colt Question

I know this is a lever gun group but there are lots that collect other stuff also. I don't own any older Colt revolvers but have always wanted a model 1877 Thunderer or possibly a Lightning. Are there any groups out there with buy/sell pages or other places I can look. I have been looking at Gunbrok...
by Rube Burrows
Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Charly Pride
Replies: 12
Views: 1825

Re: RIP Charly Pride

Def. one of the greats. RIP Mr. Pride.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 85
Views: 11855

Re: 'Winchesters' vs 'Winchesters' vs 'Winchesters'

I have a Miroku 73 Winchester and its a fine shooting well made smooth right out of the box 73. Shoots great and looks great. The quality is much better out of the box than Uberti. I have a Uberti 73 that out of the box was a little stiff so I had it smoothed up. It works well and looks good. I have...
by Rube Burrows
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engraved Colt Navy.
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

Re: Engraved Colt Navy.

What a wonderful old Colt.
by Rube Burrows
Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate
Replies: 6
Views: 1716

Re: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate

4t5 wrote: Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:06 pmThe kid is good.

Agreed.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate
Replies: 6
Views: 1716

Re: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate

Thanks for posting. Hadn't heard of him before. Cool song. It always makes me a little sad to read about the guys that lived through the changing times at the close of the 19th century. One of the most celebrated ways of life (even if brutally hard) coming to an end. Guess there's some of that goin...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate
Replies: 6
Views: 1716

Re: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate

Cool story and a Cool song, I like it too.... 8) "When the Cowboys was King". Yeah. This song is just full of nostalgia. When he says..... "When I first saw Montana, I knew I would love her" I get chills. I just sit and think about what all he is doing in the song and it really ...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate
Replies: 6
Views: 1716

Bob Fudge - Something People Here Can Appreciate

I am sure some of you here may know the story of Bob Fudge. I had never heard of him till recently. A music artist named Colter Wall who is Canadian and sings a folk style of country music usually has a song titled Bob Fudge. I gave it a listen and have prob. listened to it 100 times since. I like t...
by Rube Burrows
Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester iron receivers
Replies: 25
Views: 3404

Re: 1873 Winchester iron receivers

Seems like a solid buy. I see way worse at much higher prices around here.
by Rube Burrows
Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ramping up for a New Project
Replies: 8
Views: 1030

Re: Ramping up for a New Project

New guns are always fun. You'll hear no naysaying from me.

Good luck in the new venture.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Buys Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 2837

Re: Ruger Buys Marlin

I see that JJE Capital Holdings, LLC was the successful bidder for AAC(Advanced Armaments Corp). This is of interest to me because I own a Element2 suppressor made by AAC that I use with my Ruger 22/45 MKIV Lite and my Marlin 795. I don't know much about JJE but hopefully they will continue to put ...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My holy grail of leverguns
Replies: 18
Views: 4199

Re: My holy grail of leverguns

That is pretty cool.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gun Room
Replies: 7882
Views: 480204

Re: The Gun Room

Well...good news and bad news...... The trooper showed up and I presented the story and the picture proof. I asked him what the procedure was and he said they will call the owner of the car up and have them come in for an interview. Here's the problem...if they keep their mouth shut and refuse to c...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gun Room
Replies: 7882
Views: 480204

Re: The Gun Room

I have no idea how dat happened.......I quoted myself......yea, I could delete it but I like attention to my stupidity......(throws off "the others"........).....they say things that they think I don't understand........ ....works, for real...I've used it for many years on people at work,...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

piller wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:34 am The leatherwork shows some skill. Compared to my amatuer effort on the knife sheath, it really shows the difference in ability.

Thanks for the kind words.
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel

I think I got my foreend stock from ebay but I'm not 100% sure on that. I was searching all over to find one that length. Got the buttstock from Numrich as well as other parts like the end cap, metal for buttstock, magazine hanger, magazine etc. For the finish I did a Rust Bluing job and wiped it d...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

AJMD429 wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 7:57 pm That combination of classic gun and great leatherwork is awesome.... 8)
I agree. Love to see nice leather and guns.
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

I am in awe of your leatherwork! I love the way you made the cartridge loops in the gun belt. :D I have always wanted a Schofield, but never seem to have the funds.... :mrgreen: Thank you. I wanted a pair of Schofields for a long time also. When I had the extra money I could never find the right pa...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paco's Daughter Was Seriously Injured Last Week
Replies: 24
Views: 3288

Re: Paco's Daughter Was Seriously Injured Last Week

Hoping and praying she makes a speedy and full recovery.
by Rube Burrows
Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Buys Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 2837

Re: Ruger Buys Marlin

KWK wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2020 9:39 pm Hopefully Ruger will see fit to remove those goofy QR codes etched into the receiver sides!
+1000. Its bad enough in my opinion to have the serial number there......the QR codes are absolutely a turn off.
by Rube Burrows
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RUGLIN?
Replies: 3
Views: 955

Re: RUGLIN?

Ha.....I just posted a link about the sale also.

Glad Ruger got Marlin. At least they are a good solid American made company that does not appear to be in any financial trouble. They have a great product too.
by Rube Burrows
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Buys Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 2837

Ruger Buys Marlin

Hate to see Remington having so many problems but love that Ruger was the high bidder on Marlin. Ruger is a great company and I know they will do the Marlin brand well. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/remington-asset-bids-revealed-ruger-gets-marlin-vista-gets-remington-ammo-franklin-armory-gets-bu...
by Rube Burrows
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel

Actually, do either of you have a way to accurately weigh your finished rifle? like with a kitchen or postage scale? I'm really curious about how much the final weight will be. Let me see if my scale will weight it. Its pretty heavy no lie but balances well when carrying. It seems to weigh 8.4 poun...
by Rube Burrows
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel

Thanks! That's a sweet looking rifle, great job! so, both of you guys mentioned Uberti parts. where do you get those from ? part numbers? etc.? Thanks! my rifle is mid/late 60's vintage. I'd love to get that weathered look you've got going there. I already have a crescent post 64 stock that I got f...
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: need correct forearm length for numrich octagon barrel

Hey guys, I got one of those 26" octagon 38-55 barrels from Numrich and its at the gun smith right now being put on a winchester 94 receiver. does anyone know what the correct length forearm is for this barrel? The barrel already has a dovetail cut for the tenon, so I know I need a tenon, fore...
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gun Room
Replies: 7882
Views: 480204

Re: The Gun Room

gamekeeper wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:24 pm Well I don't know about Class and Legitimacy..... :? I was just going to post a link to a Hitler Parody, I don't know if you guys ever watch them but I thought this one was hilarious.
Oh well bang goes my class.... :lol:
https://youtu.be/76PWNpUqKpE

Those are always funny.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

OldWin wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:05 pm Just beautiful! :mrgreen:

Thank ya sir.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gun Room
Replies: 7882
Views: 480204

Re: The Gun Room

I used to hunt near Millinocket! Exactly! Why doesn't the news outlets tell the TRUTH? Let's see the rap sheet on these folks that were wrongly killed by the police! I saw today the B.T. woman was convicted for smuggling drugs into a prison where her ex was doing time. That doesn't make the news do...
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gun Room
Replies: 7882
Views: 480204

Re: The Gun Room

I used to hunt near Millinocket! Exactly! Why doesn't the news outlets tell the TRUTH? Let's see the rap sheet on these folks that were wrongly killed by the police! I saw today the B.T. woman was convicted for smuggling drugs into a prison where her ex was doing time. That doesn't make the news do...
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

The whole rig is complete now. Thanks for looking.
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-40 WCF
Replies: 47
Views: 4563

Re: .38-40 WCF

The guns you pull out Six, never cease to amaze me. The 38-40 is a caliber that I have never had the chance to shoot but have always wanted to get. For one reason or another I just haven't ever got anything in that caliber. I still dream to have a Marlin 1888 in 38-40. Rube.....thank you! Whether y...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-40 WCF
Replies: 47
Views: 4563

Re: .38-40 WCF

The guns you pull out Six, never cease to amaze me.

The 38-40 is a caliber that I have never had the chance to shoot but have always wanted to get. For one reason or another I just haven't ever got anything in that caliber. I still dream to have a Marlin 1888 in 38-40.
by Rube Burrows
Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Didn't get pulled out of my car and arrested.
Replies: 29
Views: 3141

Re: Didn't get pulled out of my car and arrested.

Funny how that works ain't it? I was pulled over the other day (first time in years) for doing 60 in a 45. As soon as I seen the lights I pulled over. He walked up and asked for my information. I complied, he ran my name and stuff and then asked me to watch my speed to which I said "yes sir&quo...
by Rube Burrows
Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Marlin 1881
Replies: 13
Views: 2906

Re: Big Marlin 1881

Very nice and good shooting.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: favorite movie gun blunders
Replies: 19
Views: 2984

Re: favorite movie gun blunders

You can watch a number of the old westerns especially Bonanza and see them take the front handguard off of a 1892 Winchester or even 1894 Winchester and try to pass it off as a Henry 1860, side loading gate and all. Some were even painted brass color to complete the change. I have seen this in sever...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: favorite movie gun blunders
Replies: 19
Views: 2984

Re: favorite movie gun blunders

Here is a good one. Open Range where Boss Spearman blasts a guy through a wall with his double barrel blowing him violently against the next wall. See it here starting at about the 3:58 mark. Its a little excessive but sure makes for a good scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YKFVGPUskg Open ra...
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

Old Savage wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:19 pm Fancy leather there.
Appreciate it Old Savage.
by Rube Burrows
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

Dang Rube, You are GOOD! Nice pistols but those holsters are great. I had a Schofield once, for about 30 minutes. Some old boy came along with a SAA that was about as bad as they come but with a 3 digit serial no. he wanted to trade for the Schofield so there it went. Can't remember where that Colt...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: favorite movie gun blunders
Replies: 19
Views: 2984

Re: favorite movie gun blunders

Here is a good one.

Open Range where Boss Spearman blasts a guy through a wall with his double barrel blowing him violently against the next wall. See it here starting at about the 3:58 mark.

Its a little excessive but sure makes for a good scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YKFVGPUskg
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: favorite movie gun blunders
Replies: 19
Views: 2984

Re: favorite movie gun blunders

My all time favorite is Wanted Dead or Alive staring Steve McQueen. He has that cut down 1892 Winchester (like the modern Mare's Leg) in a holster on his hip. So far, so good, however, if you look at the ammo in his belt, the rounds are almost certainly 45-70s and no way would they fit in the actio...
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

gamekeeper wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:58 am
Grizz wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:52 am man o man ! the leatherwork quality matches the revolver quality! beautiful. a guy would be tempted to wear that set all day long. maybe night time too. :)
I gladly second that remark.... :D

:mrgreen:
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made

Grizz wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:52 am man o man ! the leatherwork quality matches the revolver quality! beautiful. a guy would be tempted to wear that set all day long. maybe night time too. :)

Thank you for the comments.
by Rube Burrows
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Schofields Edit: Now with holsters I made
Replies: 38
Views: 5631

Re: Not Levers But............

Ysabel Kid wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:46 am
Rube Burrows wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:36 am I made myself a set of holsters for the Schofields.
SWEET!

Very nicely done!!! :D

Thanks.