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OldWin

Looked them up. They are ferns. Never been to a fern bar. Yes. Just an immature fern. An Ostrich fern I believe. There are many types, but the Ostrich is the only one I know of that is edible. Some look like them but have a white fuzz. Those will make you sick I think, but I've heard they taste awf...

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I'd send you some but I don't think they'd survive the trip. :D I don't know if you guys have them down there or not. They are fussy as to where they grow here. Usually along rivers and streams in areas that flood in high water. Usually ground with a lot of silt deposits. When the ground warms up en...

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Good deal Gunny. Sometimes the stars align.

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Almost 90!? :shock: It was maybe 65 here and felt like summer. Took the boat down to the river to check on fiddleheads. Still a little early. We scrounged enough for a good meal. Hard to judge cause the weather has been weird. It is about 2.5 weeks early for them normally. Yesterday I pulled the fro...

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He should have his cerocoated and rhinelander the furniture for Kodiak weather! :lol: We have spoke of Cerakote for these era 94s. It is probably the only option cause they can't be blued. I saw one one time a guy had Np3'd that looked kinda cool too. I mostly comes down to how much lipstick you wa...

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Thanks Gunny. I read about all kinds of processes people use. But here is the thing....... I'm a lazy bum...... this was quick and easy......and even though it isn't the case anymore, to me this was a $150 Winchester. :D For my Jeep and banging around rifle, it is fine. I had just never heard of the...

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Haha thanks buddy. I've heard of Formbly's but haven't used it. Yeah, I've put on the tru oil and buffed with 4-0 twice. This was the third and I haven't touched it yet. I will probably buff it some to break that shine though. It is kinda pimpy :D Then again, that shiny black receiver is too! :D God...

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Ok, so I got this 94 carbine made in 68 from my uncle. It's hardly been fired but the wood looked gross. GROSS. I don't know what it is but it's nasty. Birch or beech, maybe. Those early post 64 carbines are really cheap. Anyway, I use it for a truck and Jeep rifle. Some of the finish was completely...

OldWin

Clean all the crud you can off em, get em warm in the oven (don't tell the missus I said that) and wind the Sno-Seal to em. Maybe 2 or 3 times.

OldWin

GunnyMack wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:22 am Are you calling me a dufus or yourself?

Now we are UNcommon for sure!

No, no! Not you bud. Myself. Definitely myself.

OldWin

Heck buddy.......
Common man is a compliment to me. I'm just a hick dufus.

OldWin

Woooooo! That is a smokin' Colt! How'd I miss that? I'll be down to pick up Thursday. Tomorrow I have to do a fiddlehead recon mission. Yup......it's that time again boys. Believe it or not, my old buddy with the gun shop had one of those super rare 44 Russian Colts. It was a 7.5" and real mint...

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Yeah, I really like Tru-oil, and I've used it before.
What is weird is what came before the Tru-oil. Maybe it was only new to me. You guys may have known about it. We will see........

OldWin

Patients.....patience.
I ain't done yet. Another one or two coats of Tru-oil.
I ain't no professional, but it should look way better than it did.

OldWin

Where'd everyone go? I know, I know..... Jay ain't around on the weekend so it isn't any fun. Got a project going with my beater truck gun 94. It's not really a beater, cause it was like new, but it's one of the early post 64 carbines. The "wood" was just super cheap and ugly, with finish ...

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Nice!
I had one if those once upon a time. It was shortened to 18" and wore a peep sight. It was a great shooter.
I don't know why that got away.........

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Prayers for your dad and your family.

OldWin

Most excellent!
Even better it's from your dad.

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I'm up, I think.

Beautiful OS! Would love to see Yosemite someday.

They use tanker trucks to stock fish here. In remote places, they do it by air like fighting fires.

Ooooohhhhh!
Once it greens up, Six can come up and whack my weeds!

OldWin

Sounds like you got it! Glad she's up and running.
Those LCI's are an instrument of the devil (lawyers).

OldWin

Wow. Two short rifle 71s?! Bra-vo sir. Like Six said, to me a beater is a firearm that has been abused. Wear is not abuse, and I actually love the look of a Winchester with wear that has been well cared for. If I buy a rifle as a "beater", I still find myself caring for it as I would any o...

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I replaced the innards and in about an hour I had probably the best trigger I’ve ever handled on a .22. Probably two pounds and it breaks very crisply Sounds good! Like many modern guns, it requires a "lawyer exorcism" to reach it's full potential. She should sing like a bird now. I've be...

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Welcome to the fire.

Strange that an Angle Eject would have a side mount. The AE is drilled and tapped for a top mounted scope from the factory.

OldWin

Jay...I was thinking shackles like we used to do to our čars but that would have involved too much fabricating with braces and drilling a lot of holes on a 10 cent housing. Could you imagine a push mower 2 feet high? :D i as also thinking of putting 4 wheelbarrow tires on it or even double tandem t...

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Hey you're right! That IS redneck.
I mean, you put a lift kit on your mower. Just needs some 33s and a locker now.
I can tell you put in some serious time on that project.
You have a supply of water and toilet paper right there with you.
That's dedication to a project!

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 6:09 pm The trigger isn't bad but there is a lot of unnecessary stuff going on in there that makes the trigger a bit spongey.

It will likely be even better when I install this:

Yeah. I want to install that in mine too!
Getting rid of the mag safety helped a little.

OldWin

While I agree the earlier pistols aren't hindered by useless safeties, and are of good quality. They are also too heavy for my taste in a 22 pistol. That is why I used my old Smith 422 for so long. Also why I use a Colt Frontier Scout instead of a Single Six. Agreed. I look at this gun as something...

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gamekeeper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:49 am
OldWin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:23 pm Hey!
You been spying on me with trail cams?
That's some pretty good sneaking to do that without me knowin!
There's some sneeky goings on lately, ain't even safe to take a leek in the woods now....

Yup! Safer to go in the Rover!

OldWin

While I agree the earlier pistols aren't hindered by useless safeties, and are of good quality. They are also too heavy for my taste in a 22 pistol. That is why I used my old Smith 422 for so long. Also why I use a Colt Frontier Scout instead of a Single Six. After my initial mods, the 22/45 Lite ha...

OldWin

Hey!
You been spying on me with trail cams?

That's some pretty good sneaking to do that without me knowin!

OldWin

I took that loaded chamber indicator out and replaced it with a plug. I replaced the extractor with a Volquartsen. Then I took it completely apart and I am replacing that magazine safety with a different hammer bushing to delete that function. While I am inside, I am replacing the sear and hammer a...

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Yup. Room for the keg! More truth there than you know!

The jury didn't want their houses burned and families assaulted.
No point in having trials now. If there is a riot or threat of one.....guilty.

One step closer to federalized police.
Then everyone will see.......

OldWin

My series one Land Rovers had transmission inspection covers just behind the stick, useful for passengers but way too tricky for the driver unless stopped... :lol: MG_30851.jpg Click to enlarge image. Cool! Been into 4 wheel drives and wheeling my whole life. Used to see series 1 Rovers around here...

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My series one Land Rovers had transmission inspection covers just behind the stick, useful for passengers but way too tricky for the driver unless stopped... :lol: MG_30851.jpg Click to enlarge image. Cool! Been into 4 wheel drives and wheeling my whole life. Used to see series 1 Rovers around here...

OldWin

Thank you all again. Very much.

TraderVic,
I won't have that problem! I have 3 sons who are all into guns.
Matter of fact, they are probably planning my demise!

OldWin

Haha yeah I can see that. Never really thought about high traffic areas.
We can just pull over almost anywhere.

OldWin

Hahahahaha!
My man! Wizzin in the Jeep!

It's official!

I now crown Sixgun REDNECK OF THE YEAR!
Not only does he do this.......he wins points for old ladies walking in it. And.....telling all his buds with obvious pride!

OldWin

Thanks again Jack. It is much appreciated. I must find a way to reciprocate, my friend. I'm sorry about the reading. However, I know you well enough now that I'm confident you can conjure up a solution. You are very crafty and resourceful. You are much more intelligent than you let on. I'm rarely wr...

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My “most valuable” gun is a Wards Hercules. Was originally owned by my Great Grandfather and ultimately passed down to me. No Jack you can’t have it. If anybody REALLY wants it they can try but there WILL be a throw down. Haha yup! I love that old shotgun. I know it isn't valuable but it's always b...

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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:41 pm I think it is good to have things that remind us of people.

As do I.
It's my hope that someday my things will bring good memories to someone I care about.
It's funny how the older you get, the more important these things become.

OldWin

Thanks buddy. I predict they will stay in the family for a long time to come. Can't believe my dad finally got that Parker, and owned it for about two hours. I guess he can borrow it if he wants. :D I've heard hours of stories about rabbit hunting with his friend and all the rabbits the old Parker p...

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My wife gets those Bark Boxes in the mail for Zoey. They have treats and toys in them. So every package that comes, Zoey just figures it's for her.

OldWin

Thanks everyone. I mean it.
Many kind words. Means a lot.
And yes, these treasures will be well cared for and appreciated. For at least another 2 generations. My sons will continue the tradition.

OldWin

A lifelong friend of my dad's passed away a couple weeks ago. They were hunting and fishing buds since they were kids. His dad helped my dad a lot getting started in hunting and fishing when he was young. I have a 92 Winchester SRC in 38-40 that belonged to him. Last week, the friends widow wanted m...

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Man! It was a rough weekend for some reason. Work sucked. Nothing went right and I was dead tired. Got home this morning and ripped a power nap. I got up and made a coffee and made a plan to clean up the Parker and little 1903. The wifey comes home at lunch and says, "there's a package on the f...

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Sounds like a great day. Glad you got out.

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Whooo! Ok, I'm up. Man, that was a long night. Did manage some sleep today at least. Man! Those are some sweet Colts, Six! For a second, while I was sipping my coffee, I thought I missed those when I was down there. I'd of been very upset. :D Guess you missed em too. That stuff is BIG money. WAY out...

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Haha yeah. The pad isn't bad as far as timing. It's an old Red Head. It doesn't look too bad other than it's not supposed to be there. I'd say the stock was cut, cause it doesn't feel long.
Oh well. Glad it's a Parker. It'd be a shame if they'd done that to a Mossberg.

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Yes, it's a 32. Which I actually prefer in the 1903. Just seems "right". Thanks buddy! Yeah, wouldn't you know, I HAD some 32ACP, but I gave em to my kid when I gave him a little pistol chambered for it. Haha yeah I don't know much about Parkers either. I do know it was made in 1921. It is...

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Not a bad day. A friend of my dad's passed away recently. His wife wanted me to look at his stuff and give an approximate value. I already knew she was giving my dad his Parker 20ga. I went over with dad today. The rest of his stuff was just average stuff. His wife said to wait as she had one in the...

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