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- Mon May 13, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting Back at the City/Homeowner's Association...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 314
Getting Back at the City/Homeowner's Association...
This is CLASSIC! A boat owner (it's an Arima, the same make of the boat I own) got a nastigram letter from his city or HOA (not sure which, as I've seen 2 articles mentioning both) saying that the view of his boat from the street was an eyesore, and they demanded that he install a fence. Well he did...
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 425
Re: OFF TOPIC - A Timely Discovery
+1 to all the comments above -- that must have been a special moment when her name popped up like that! Back in the early 70's, we'd say that was "Radar Love"... "When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough She sends her comfort comin' in from above We don't need no letter at all W...
- Wed May 08, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 79 Years since Victory in Europe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 295
Re: 79 Years since Victory in Europe
Lest we forget.... Amen. "The Greatest Generation" My late father had 2 voyages on the legendary Queen Mary -- neither was a pleasure cruise! He told us more land-lubbers got sick while she was at the dock than when they finally got out to sea. He's somewhere in this image below... Old No...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Building a matchlock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 474
Re: Building a matchlock
Very cool! The few times I've shot one it was FAST!
Next you'll need a wheellock!!!
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Building a matchlock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 474
Re: Building a matchlock
My next project will be building a matchlock.I have built a couple but this one will be different as it will have a sliding pan on it similar to a Snaphaunce.Having a sliding pan will make it easier to hunt with and I plan on trying to take a deer with it when finished.This is the type of lock the ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pitchy (Lenn)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2006
Re: Pitchy (Lenn)
Glad to see a pix of Lenn and see him here again -- you've been missed.
But more importantly, you've been in the thoughts & prayers of us here!
Be well Lenn! And wishing the best for Norma too.
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But more importantly, you've been in the thoughts & prayers of us here!
Be well Lenn! And wishing the best for Norma too.
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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun and Knife Pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1777
Re: Gun and Knife Pictures
Great idea!
(Almost as much fun as "chicks with guns" )
Here's my S&W No.3, Model 2 (Schofield) in .38 Spcl by Uberti, with Elk Stag grips; along with an Edge Brand/Germany large Bowie.
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(Almost as much fun as "chicks with guns" )
Here's my S&W No.3, Model 2 (Schofield) in .38 Spcl by Uberti, with Elk Stag grips; along with an Edge Brand/Germany large Bowie.
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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: God sends a lesson in the form of conjoined twins
- Replies: 4
- Views: 583
Re: God sends a lesson in the form of conjoined twins
Wow, just wow... I have an identical twin -- in fact, after being studied by a hospital in Boston, they told us we were in the "top 5" for being most alike from the over 500 sets of twins they'd interviewed (and tested using a variety of methods). The birthmark on his chest is a mirror ima...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1154
Re: I guess its my turn for pet loss and Christian thoughts
Sorry for your loss... One of the best things I ever read on the subject I believe came from a Catholic priest but I am not 100% sure of that, and can’t find it again. But his idea was that animals are messengers of God’s Eternal and unconditional Love for us (for truly God never seems to give up on...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost our pup this week
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1230
Re: Lost our pup this week
Late -- been away -- but sorry for your loss Jay.
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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Navy Tactical Scope Mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 393
Re: New Navy Tactical Scope Mount
Maybe he was practicing on targets that were "really small and very far away"...
That's how they'd look through a Navy Scope!
I've heard of "Up periscope!" -- but never "Reverse rifle scope"
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That's how they'd look through a Navy Scope!
I've heard of "Up periscope!" -- but never "Reverse rifle scope"
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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd not survive the 'corporate' world...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 757
Re: I'd not survive the 'corporate' world...
...we at work try to form a cohesive TEAM, and that the MISSION is to provide a product or service, in this case patient-care, and that it is all about the PATIENT, not about any of our individual egos or whether or not we are 'offended'. Such a TEAM cannot function if we have someone on the team w...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti rolling block 22lr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 996
Re: Uberti rolling block 22lr
I've inspected only one of those wee rolling blocks from Uberti. It was a used, older one. Closed and "locked," I could feel the breech move as I pulled back on its ear: Not confidence inspiring. So -- * Was the chamber recessed for the thickness of the 22's rim? * Or was what you were fe...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
- Replies: 21
- Views: 977
Re: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
Ding! Ding! We have a winner!
Low heat from a blow dryer might help to soften it, to let any of the solvents work better.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:11 am Any ideas how to get it he lube off without damaging the paint?
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- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
- Replies: 21
- Views: 977
Re: Mystery solved or I’m not that bright
It could be much worse...Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:46 pm Turns out that the residue is blue. From shooting my sixgun across the bed...
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- Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uberti rolling block 22lr
- Replies: 22
- Views: 996
Re: Uberti rolling block 22lr
I recently got a Uberti Low Wall, and so far (even without trying several different 22 loads) I've been really pleased with its accuracy. And the fit and finish are very nice too. Good luck.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:09 pm Might ask over at the ASSRA site. Uberti is capable of making an accurate barrel.
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- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GRRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 675
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Johnny Hopper and His War Against The Germans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 541
Re: Johnny Hopper and His War Against The Germans
Dang -- my PC's anti-malware system blocked that site...
Would have loved to read it -- and I hope the block was wrong (but watch your systems for the next few days!).
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Would have loved to read it -- and I hope the block was wrong (but watch your systems for the next few days!).
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- Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 721
Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
I have stacks of those old ads, plus a large number of original marketing layouts that the ads were made from. Most of the marketing layouts I have are on hard board with thin semitransparent sheets over them so notes or changes could be written or drawn on the cover sheet prior to finalizing the a...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 721
Re: How many of you miss the old Marlin print ads?
Here's the classic Marlin ad... Marlin 01.jpg I especially liked the lever action printed ads. One of my favorite is the bear meeting a man on a horse on a narrow ledge ! What a kluster that would be! Remington had a very similar one -- only no horse... Remington ad 01.png Then again, if you don't u...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guns of the Old West
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1563
Re: Guns of the Old West
Dang!
This is NOT good news at all…
Just like “The Kid”, it is one of the few magazines that I read cover-to-cover.
As for my buddy John across the pond, I have a few more older issues saved up that I will send to you.
** Posted from a beach house in The Bahamas. **
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This is NOT good news at all…
Just like “The Kid”, it is one of the few magazines that I read cover-to-cover.
As for my buddy John across the pond, I have a few more older issues saved up that I will send to you.
** Posted from a beach house in The Bahamas. **
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- Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Howdy Ya'll!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1692
Re: Howdy Ya'll!
Welcome! Glad you're here -- you will fit right in with us. ...Right now my favorite rifle is a Winchester 1892 takedown Deluxe in 44 Magnum, Turnbull finished. It was a gift from a friend and is a testament to God's blessing on my life. Bless you, and I have to ask -- does your friend need any NEW ...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SPAMMERS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1702
Re: SPAMMERS
Thanks y'all I don't mind zapping the buggers it does in fact keep my brain cells (all two of them) working... So John, what are you doing with the "other two"??? Oh wait, isn't "using only 2 brain cells" consistent with the UK's leaders??? But seriously -- thanks for your effor...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 571
Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
2023 was a banner year for pine cones in this part of Maine... We've been here 12 years and have always had a few come down in the yard, but this year, likely due to a wet spring & summer and some seasonal changes with the pine trees -- we've had hundreds, if not thousand s come down in the yar...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why isnt there more variety?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1429
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 348
CZ Bobwhite Project Upland 12 Ga SxS, "Ugly Duckling"
An "Ugly Duckling" story... I've admired CZ's Bobwhite Project Upland side-by-side shotgun's looks before, both in 12 and 20 gauges, with the upgraded wood, false sideplates and brilliant case-colors on the action metal. It's very similar to their Sharptail -- but costs more -- yet I much...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 771
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
The problem is new, read younger, employees find out they actually have to produce instead of playing in the internet all day. So, they quit and draw benefits as long as they can. Gee, ya think the guv'mint got them used to be paid for sitting on their a**es? My daughter (mid-30s) is having a heck ...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 771
Re: Weirdness with Altamont Grips
I have bought their grips several times over the years and have been quite pleased for the price. There was some sort of change in the company a while back with the result that for a long time their grip selection contracted mightily -- and most of those shown were "temporarily unavailable,&qu...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sage learned a hard lesson today!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1159
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Outlaw movie review
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1949
Re: The Last Outlaw movie review
Um, it doesn't get any easier than with a Sharps....Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:19 am But it kills me that they didn’t teach the actors how to actually use a Sharps rifle!
But the takeaway lesson is to count your bullets!
"One and done!"
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- Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I lost my willie
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1688
Re: I lost my willie
Gee, I had not thought of that...Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:47 am Losing a dog is a very hard thing, but you can have a horse for half your life.
But I do know that losing a dog after 10 years sure wasn't easy...
Remember the good times, cherish the memories, and be well.
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- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1523
Re: #1 1/2 Rolling Block Cadet
Or a broken stock!marlinman93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:53 am ...I'm only 40 miles away from the auction, so I can drive there next week and avoid shipping charges, or delays in shipping!
That looks like a fun one, congrats!
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- Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 691
Re: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
And this is for you Dad! My father back in WWII: Dad-WWII.jpg My father with a P51 at Manchester NH, many years later: Dad with P51 at Manch 01.jpg "The Belly Tank" enlisted men's bar at Debden, England, in WWII: (note the artwork!) Belly Tank - Enlisted Mens Beer Hall.jpeg And me in 2017...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 691
80 Years Ago -- U.S. Fighters Over Berlin!
March 3, 1944: P38 Lightnings were seen flying over Berlin for the first time in WW2, but there were no bombers as the heavies had turned back. March 4, 1944: P51 Mustangs from the Fourth Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, based at Debden England became the first single-engine fighters in the skies over...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good plan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1437
Re: Is this a good plan?
A tall shot of Jack - Close your eyes - and think of leverguns old & new!
Sounds like a plan!!!
Good luck Bill.
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Sounds like a plan!!!
Good luck Bill.
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- Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Where Does It Say...?"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 838
"Where Does It Say...?"
See this here, before it's moved to the Politics Forum...
Good question asked below.
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Good question asked below.
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- Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 854
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
- Replies: 7
- Views: 854
You Can't Truly Call Yourself "Peaceful" Unless.......
I like the wisdom in this one too.
The saying "Peace through superior firepower" comes to mind.
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The saying "Peace through superior firepower" comes to mind.
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- Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Tale of Two Wolves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 622
A Tale of Two Wolves
I love the wisdom in this...
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- Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 845
Re: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
...these were absolutely useless when thrown at annoying little brothers Yes, and even worse for annoying BIG brothers! No idea. I was too busy playing with one of these. :twisted: Yup, us too! I built plastic models ,then melted the plastic with lighter and blue them up with fire crackers for simu...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 898
Re: Sight in any long gun in one shot…?
And with only 1 shot fired -- "Wow, what a group!"
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- Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney
- Replies: 7
- Views: 544
RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney
It was many years after I'd read a book about the famous U.S. sniper "White Feather", aka Carlos Hathcock, that I'd heard of this man... RIP sir -- Thank you for your service. Godspeed. Old No7 Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney died at the age of 7...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3561
Re: OK. Sorry. Guy health topic
Wow, after reading all this (and recognizing that it will be helpful to many of us), all I can think of is this...
Man, these guys are using a Lewis Lead Remover on their wiener!!!!
OUCH!!!
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Man, these guys are using a Lewis Lead Remover on their wiener!!!!
OUCH!!!
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- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 420
Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
I just went looking and found this info from a 2012 auction... Ardesa Alexander Henry Percussion Long Range Rifle 451 Cal; s/s; 33" oct barrel; exc bore; globe front sight with windage & spirit lever, folding rear tang peep sight; blk metal finish; case hardened lock, hammer & butt plat...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 420
Re: Ardessa Alexander Henry rifle
All I know is she's mighty fine looking!
But I'd like to know more...
(It's such a tease; like seeing a pix of a pretty girl and wondering: What's her name? Is she single? Where's she live? Does she fish, hunt or shoot? etc...)
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edit to add: I like the tang sight too...
But I'd like to know more...
(It's such a tease; like seeing a pix of a pretty girl and wondering: What's her name? Is she single? Where's she live? Does she fish, hunt or shoot? etc...)
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edit to add: I like the tang sight too...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Had missed this new Uberti sixgun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 561
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
- Replies: 6
- Views: 528
Re: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
In the images, you can just see the hilt on my left side.
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- Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
- Replies: 6
- Views: 528
Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon 2024
It's tough enough to run in snowshoes when you're my vintage... And it's even tougher when there's NO SNOW on the ground! As you'll see in these images, the ground was bare (and really muddy in a few spots) for the Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon that I attended this weekend with my brother and ...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1352
Re: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
As I have gotten older I have regressed back toward my beginnings . I enjoy reloading with the Lyman 310 Tool and even the old Lee Loader, though I don't use them all that much. And I enjoy the one-at-a-time on the Rockchucker . Next thing you know, 'ol Jim will be collecting rocks, and chucking th...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1352
Re: Little-Known Reloading Phenomena
I handled each piece of brass at least 7 times during the entire reloading process (and it was 8 or 9 times with some ) which adds up to handling at least 17,500 pieces of brass. Finishing I felt like I had run a marathon! :shock: :!: :shock: :!: :shock: Jim, I think it's time you learned about a W...