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by bcp
Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New math: 2 - 2 = 3
Replies: 8
Views: 916

Re: New math: 2 - 2 = 3

Don't count it that way.

You sold 16 pounds of guns and bought 5 pounds of guns.

:)

Bruce
by bcp
Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Indian Police rifle: Bolt action with a hammer
Replies: 8
Views: 1350

Indian Police rifle: Bolt action with a hammer

Larger photo at Denver Public Library.

http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ ... 2/id/69393
IndianPoliceRemKeeneRifle.jpg
Looks like a Remington Keene rifle.

Bruce
by bcp
Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Tomahawk, Eagle Man, and ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Re: Red Tomahawk, Eagle Man, and ?

Another photo of two of them, with the rifle, and the story.

http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ ... 2/id/68826

Bruce
by bcp
Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Tomahawk, Eagle Man, and ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Re: Red Tomahawk, Eagle Man, and ?

Richardx wrote:What make is the carbine on the right? The other two appear to be Winchesters, correct?

That's a Whitney-Kennedy.

Here's another:

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewit ... 2/lid/1027

DPL photo and auction photo combined:
WhitneyKennedyRifle.jpg
Bruce
by bcp
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red Tomahawk, Eagle Man, and ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Red Tomahawk, Eagle Man, and ?

From the Denver Public Library. Click to enlarge. Go to the source to see an even larger version.

http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ ... 2/id/68827
RedTomahawk-EagleMan-and.jpg
Bruce
by bcp
Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ouray Gun Club 1909
Replies: 9
Views: 2138

Ouray Gun Club 1909

OurayGunClub1909.jpg
Zoomable source and photo information at:

http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ ... 2/id/11563

Bruce
by bcp
Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No scopes, no camo, no carbines
Replies: 17
Views: 2201

Re: No scopes, no camo, no carbines

I wore blue jeans, SE sneakers, and a hooded sweatshirt, same thing I wore cutting firewood and hauling fish aboard, to make meat. The venison never noticed that I wasn't wearing makeup. :lol: I know someone who grew up hunting in Idaho. He wore a cowbell and walked right up to 'em. No camo. No pai...
by bcp
Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No scopes, no camo, no carbines
Replies: 17
Views: 2201

Re: No scopes, no camo, no carbines

Define "carbine"... Some of those rifles don't look to be much over 20"... and my 20" "short rifle" is more of a "carbine" than my M4gery ever was... When I zoom in, they all look like 24-26 inch rifle barrels, with the solid forend cap, not the band. For exa...
by bcp
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No scopes, no camo, no carbines
Replies: 17
Views: 2201

No scopes, no camo, no carbines

How can they be successful? :) HuntersBigElk.jpg http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15330coll21/id/4255 Hunters1907.jpg http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15330coll21/id/11118 Hunters5.jpg http://cdm16079.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15330coll21/id/1...
by bcp
Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Rare Display Of Amish Christmas Lights....
Replies: 21
Views: 2248

Re: A Rare Display Of Amish Christmas Lights....

Great workmanship, as usual.

Bruce
by bcp
Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1 carbine and cartridge
Replies: 80
Views: 7119

Re: M1 carbine and cartridge

M1 Carbine vs frozen clothing: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot36.htm Lessons learned: 1. If anyone shot at a North Korean Commie and he didn't go down, it was because they missed him. Because frozen clothing sure won't slow down a .30 Carbine. ... 3. I don't know how this rumor got started, but...
by bcp
Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1 carbine and cartridge
Replies: 80
Views: 7119

Re: M1 carbine and cartridge

This guy doesn't look too chewed up:

http://vilda.alaska.edu/cdm/ref/collection/cdmg21/id/99

Bruce
by bcp
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M1A1 vs. Ruger Mini-30
Replies: 10
Views: 2473

Re: M1A1 vs. Ruger Mini-30

And Springfield Armory (M1A builder) is not Springfield Armory (US government arsenal.)

Bruce
by bcp
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-20 vs 25-20 in a rifle.
Replies: 48
Views: 8778

Re: 32-20 vs 25-20 in a rifle.

32-20 vs 25-20 ?

The best way to decide is to match whichever one is stamped on the barrel.

:)

Bruce
by bcp
Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage model 20 bolt gun
Replies: 5
Views: 1293

Re: Savage model 20 bolt gun

Good discussion here:

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... _questions

And a description of the 2 main variations.
Model20lightHeavy.jpg
by bcp
Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reloading truths and myths
Replies: 49
Views: 5499

Re: Reloading truths and myths

How can a can cast bullet sized at .309 have the same or lower pressure than a copper-jacketed round sized at .307 or .308? Aside from all the other reasons posted, the cast bullet will be barrel size as soon as it enters the rifling. It is larger than the jacketed for only a fraction of an inch. B...
by bcp
Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT How do I find my Garand's service history?
Replies: 3
Views: 808

Re: OT How do I find my Garand's service history?

Except in rare cases, those records were not preserved, according to all I've heard. From Springfield Armory: http://www.nps.gov/spar/historyculture/sa-firearms-queries.htm "Nor do we have records of where any Springfield Armory weapons were issued and to whom." ---------------------------...
by bcp
Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbit hunting a different way, a not-so-old photo
Replies: 12
Views: 2621

Re: Rabbit hunting a different way, a not-so-old photo

Huntermb wrote:only thing missing from the first photo is a 6-pack.

Can't do it. He's working.

:)

Bruce
by bcp
Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Is This Colt SAA Real Or Stage Prop?
Replies: 17
Views: 3567

Re: OT: Is This Colt SAA Real Or Stage Prop?

BlaineG wrote::lol: She would be nicknamed Spot if she touched off that shooter so close to her face.
No worries, the hammer is down.

:)

Bruce
by bcp
Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rabbit hunting a different way, a not-so-old photo
Replies: 12
Views: 2621

Rabbit hunting a different way, a not-so-old photo

Rabbit hunting from a railroad baggage car door in southern Arizona in 1961. http://archive.library.nau.edu/cgi-bin/getimage.exe?CISOROOT=/cpa&CISOPTR=14297&DMSCALE=100.00000&DMWIDTH=600&DMHEIGHT=600&DMX=20&DMY=20&DMTEXT=&REC=16&DMTHUMB=1&DMROTATE=0 More infor...
by bcp
Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Need "safe" barrier to keep out trespassers
Replies: 42
Views: 5720

Re: OT: Need "safe" barrier to keep out trespassers

Gobblerforge wrote:What about that orange snow fence for a gate?
Gobbler

Image

http://www.teksupply.com/farm/supplies/ ... 10df5.html
by bcp
Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight height ratios?
Replies: 20
Views: 6333

Re: Sight height ratios?

Rifles sometimes don't behave by the numbers, so precise calculations may not always allow you to select the right sight height. One size higher or lower may work better. Get a flat head screw that will fit inverted in the front dovetail (with a bit of filing or some tape or shim on the bottom.) Adj...
by bcp
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight height ratios?
Replies: 20
Views: 6333

Re: Sight height ratios?

It should be not quite parallel, as the barrel has to point above the target.


Parallel diagram
by bcp
Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single Six for all-around use?
Replies: 54
Views: 6073

Re: Single Six for all-around use?

Disclaimer: If my mental risk assessment told me I had a high risk of an encounter with problematic 2 legged varmits, I would carry a lever rifle, M-4 or a shotgun.
I wouldn't go, unless I had to.

Bruce
by bcp
Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gunsmithing... ish...
Replies: 8
Views: 1500

Re: Gunsmithing... ish...

THE GUN CONTROL ACT OF 1968 TITLE 18, UNITED STATE CODE, CHAPTER 44 (21) The term "engaged in the business" means— (D) as applied to a dealer in firearms, as defined in section 921(a)(11)(B), a person who devotes time, attention, and labor to engaging in such activity as a regular course o...
by bcp
Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sight height ratios?
Replies: 20
Views: 6333

Re: Sight height ratios?

Brownells will do the math for you:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1318 ... Calculator

Bruce
by bcp
Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musharankdorfotoo
Replies: 8
Views: 1435

Re: Musharankdorfotoo

Just noticed all my links have an "https" instead of "http."

Using it without the "s" gets me to the same location. That may be what was generating the security warning. I'll repost them.

Bruce
by bcp
Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musharankdorfotoo
Replies: 8
Views: 1435

Re: Musharankdorfotoo

Here he is.

Image
by bcp
Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musharankdorfotoo
Replies: 8
Views: 1435

Re: Musharankdorfotoo

Chilkat chief known as Musharankdorfotoo, Alaska, 1900 with a levergun, of course. :) Try this version: https://content-dev.lib.washington.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/loc&CISOPTR=2292 or http://content-dev.lib.washington.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/loc&CISOPTR=2292 The site is ...
by bcp
Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musharankdorfotoo
Replies: 8
Views: 1435

Musharankdorfotoo

by bcp
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Friends old Massey tractor won't start, need help.
Replies: 5
Views: 956

Re: OT Friends old Massey tractor won't start, need help.

Some old tractors had magneto ignition, not battery-coil-distributor.

A good place to check:

http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/ntracz.pl?m=massey

Bruce
by bcp
Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.
Replies: 67
Views: 8593

Re: What is the meanest critter pound for pound.

If squirrels were the size of bears......
by bcp
Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christian One-Liners...
Replies: 21
Views: 3302

Re: Christian One-Liners...

In a small Southern town there was a 'Nativity Scene' that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered me. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a 'Quick Stop' on the edge of town,...
by bcp
Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christian One-Liners...
Replies: 21
Views: 3302

Re: Christian One-Liners...

Image
by bcp
Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hidalgo Mistake
Replies: 10
Views: 1968

Re: Hidalgo Mistake

by bcp
Wed May 05, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 'Customer Service'
Replies: 10
Views: 1683

Re: Ruger 'Customer Service'

That is a NEAT search tip! PS - I would have answered sooner but, I WAS HAVING FUN! :lol: There are 47 PAGES of photos from this forum... You can search for specific images within a site, too. Put your search word or phrase after the url, like this, to find 336 photos on this site: site:http://www....
by bcp
Tue May 04, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger 'Customer Service'
Replies: 10
Views: 1683

Re: Ruger 'Customer Service'

Google will search a site for images. This won't help if it is not there, but it can find things hard to find otherwise. Go to Google, then Images, then put the URL after "site:"

http://images.google.com/images?q=site:www.ruger.com

Bruce
by bcp
Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Thoughts About a 30 Carbine Lever Rifle
Replies: 33
Views: 3849

Re: Your Thoughts About a 30 Carbine Lever Rifle

As long as were talking .30 carbine leverguns, I'll though in my 2 cents worth on an idea I proposed on Single Actions.com, that is a .30 carbine Auto Rim cartidge. The selection of .308 projectiles is outstanding compared to ones for .312 especially if one is talking about flat nosed jacketed ones...
by bcp
Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ranch/Woods bumming rifle.
Replies: 97
Views: 12755

Re: Ranch/Woods bumming rifle.

I'm old enough that 2.5+ lbs matters if I'm out for having fun.
I hate it when I get home in the evening and find my arms are 6 inches longer than they were in the morning. :)

Bruce
by bcp
Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on donating my old/used clothing...
Replies: 18
Views: 2172

Re: Thoughts on donating my old/used clothing...

Ray Newman wrote:I just had a call from a charity asking me to donate some of my clothes to the starving people throughout the world.
That's really hungry!

Bruce
by bcp
Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Thoughts on this benchgrinder?
Replies: 14
Views: 1655

Re: OT: Thoughts on this benchgrinder?

For any grinder: Make sure the motor diameter is smaller than the wheel diameter. Some aren't, and that limits where you can grind on some items. I don't have a need for two grinding wheel grits, so I replace one grinding wheel with a wire brush wheel. Arrange good lighting, and good eye shielding, ...
by bcp
Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Rem Nylon 66
Replies: 9
Views: 1142

Re: OT Rem Nylon 66

I've always wanted to saw off the rear sight and try a barrel-mounted scope base like the one used with the Remington-Browning 22 Auto.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... ber=256778

Image

Bruce
by bcp
Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rem 700 and 721 barrel interchangeable?
Replies: 5
Views: 699

Re: Rem 700 and 721 barrel interchangeable?

700 - 721 barrel threads are the same. Barrel probably will headspace, but the sights, if any, may be on the bottom or somewhere else. If you need the sights or lettering in the right place, you will probably need a lathe, reamer and gauges. Headspace must be checked, no matter what. That's why I li...
by bcp
Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Picture Of The Day.
Replies: 4
Views: 690

Re: Vintage Picture Of The Day.

When is the last time you saw someone wearing a tie while hunting?

Bruce
by bcp
Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Photo- Target Practice
Replies: 17
Views: 1993

Re: Vintage Photo- Target Practice

Probably gallery practice loads with the target on a bullet trap.

Gallery practice reloading kit shown here:
http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/reloadingkits.html

Bruce
by bcp
Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think of .45 acp as a Rifle / Carbine round?
Replies: 37
Views: 4622

Re: What do you think of .45 acp as a Rifle / Carbine round?

Here's a Marlin: http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php?topic=34426.msg317840#msg317840 I've seen several Mausers converted to 45 ACP. I think the 1891 might be best. The extractor readily slips over a chambered round, since it is push feed. You might be able to make a magazine holder in the d...
by bcp
Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - train guys question
Replies: 21
Views: 2108

Re: OT - train guys question

They can do quite a bit with a V-plow, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QenN5DVuLtw

Bruce
by bcp
Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great photos of old leverguns
Replies: 2
Views: 865

Great photos of old leverguns