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by cj57
Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-55 leverguns
Replies: 41
Views: 1964

Re: .38-55 leverguns

Here’s a Marlin 1881, the 38-55 is a favorite of mine, have around 10, Marlins and Winchesters
by cj57
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years
Replies: 8
Views: 508

Re: Long lost siblings reunited after 130+ years

Very cool! and a nice pair to boot!
by cj57
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting Front Sights
Replies: 10
Views: 418

Re: Adjusting Front Sights

is this what your looking for? works in a snap!!! https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007371862?pid=732798
by cj57
Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shorter Barreled Leverguns
Replies: 38
Views: 1374

Re: Shorter Barreled Leverguns

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by cj57
Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shorter Barreled Leverguns
Replies: 38
Views: 1374

Re: Shorter Barreled Leverguns

I have 2 short 94 Marlins a 25-20, and 44-40, Marlin made the short ones in the 1889, 1893, 1894, and a very few in the 1895
by cj57
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lettered 95 Carbine hand guard delete ..finally
Replies: 13
Views: 560

Re: Lettered 95 Carbine hand guard delete ..finally

Congrats! A seldom seen feature on those carbines and in fine condition! I have a few 95s myself, only 1 carbine, a standard 1920 30-06
by cj57
Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?
Replies: 47
Views: 1836

Re: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?

RIDERED350r wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:12 pm A 9 out of 10 model 71 for <$2000 is a bargain. Unless of course it was refinished, then some would argue overpriced.
Or Extra holes on side for scope mount!
by cj57
Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?
Replies: 47
Views: 1836

Re: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?

Wow! That ELW 45-90 is nice! I have a rare one also A 20" 33WCF, a light package, that packs a thump!
by cj57
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first double- 1928 Ithaca
Replies: 22
Views: 777

Re: My first double- 1928 Ithaca

Congrats, very Nice! You will love it! and then try to grab others! I like 16s!
by cj57
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?
Replies: 47
Views: 1836

Re: Winchester 71, 348Winchester lovers?

I have late 40s deluxe, I hunt with it some times, but I prefer the slimmer LW 86 in 45-70 or 33WCF
by cj57
Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual 1886
Replies: 3
Views: 378

Re: Unusual 1886

You could order them any way you wanted, and if they have condition! the price goes up fast!
by cj57
Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Model 1888 38-40
Replies: 35
Views: 1624

Re: Marlin Model 1888 38-40

Congrats! A very nice 1888, above average condition, and 198 made with the 28" barrel. Now you will try to get a 32 and 44!!! LOL :D
by cj57
Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again
Replies: 12
Views: 736

Re: Here we go again

Congrats! A nice looking 92
by cj57
Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here we go again
Replies: 12
Views: 736

Re: Here we go again

Grizz wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:49 pm i just want to find the mod 92 44-40 ! then i could sympathize more readily with your plight. :lol: :lol:
I just picked up a Marlin 1894 Mfg1899 in 44-40, there a little cheaper, but still some what hard to find
by cj57
Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1892 SRC 25-20
Replies: 19
Views: 1045

Re: 1892 SRC 25-20

Congrats, those 92 carbines are nice! the 25-20 is fine! buy a set of dies, as the factory ammo is pricy. I sure wouldn't change it
by cj57
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many hunt with a Winchester 71
Replies: 14
Views: 969

Re: How many hunt with a Winchester 71

I use a 71 sometime, but I prefer a 33 86 over it, a little lighter
by cj57
Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30 inch Savage
Replies: 16
Views: 1017

Re: 30 inch Savage

Very Nice! I don't have any 99s, I'm a Winchester and Marlin Guy, have a few long barrels. Cool!
by cj57
Sat May 21, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 cal 1873 magazine needed..anybody got a lead ? Or can one be built ..Help..thanx
Replies: 6
Views: 616

Re: 22 cal 1873 magazine needed..anybody got a lead ? Or can one be built ..Help..thanx

The 22 magazine is not easily made
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by cj57
Sat May 21, 2022 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 cal 1873 magazine needed..anybody got a lead ? Or can one be built ..Help..thanx
Replies: 6
Views: 616

Re: 22 cal 1873 magazine needed..anybody got a lead ? Or can one be built ..Help..thanx

Try this guy, spendy, but i'm sure he has it Buckingham's Antique Winchester Parts
501 Eaton Brazil Rd, Trenton TN, 38382
by cj57
Wed May 11, 2022 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens 425
Replies: 17
Views: 1554

Re: Stevens 425

Congrats nice find, seldom seen on the market. I have one in 32 rem
by cj57
Sun May 08, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75
Replies: 21
Views: 1847

Re: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75

Here is a table of all calibers listed in factory records for the model 1886 This is a very interesting bit of information. Thank you. you are welcome! I think a lot of the one offs are experimental or cartridge room test guns or just special order like the 5 45-75s may have been ordered for folks ...
by cj57
Fri May 06, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75
Replies: 21
Views: 1847

Re: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75

Here is a table of all calibers listed in factory records for the model 1886
by cj57
Wed May 04, 2022 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75
Replies: 21
Views: 1847

Re: Winchester levers chambered in 45-75

there are 5 45-75s listed in the Winchester 1886 records, so if you were to find one! It would be very special!!
by cj57
Mon Jan 31, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I finally got one!
Replies: 34
Views: 2473

Re: I finally got one!

Very Nice! I have the same, 1904
by cj57
Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original 73 Winchester in .38-40
Replies: 7
Views: 1218

Re: Original 73 Winchester in .38-40

Good luck! I've seen the auctions go crazy and i have gotten some bargains
by cj57
Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons
Replies: 25
Views: 3051

Re: Proper Winchester - Marlin comparisons

Winchester was the King! Hands Down! Marlin started out with the Ballard SS, The High Wall 1885, beat all the others! The 1885 continued into the 1920s, the rest were gone! The Marlin 1881 had the 45-70, but was not strong, 1he 76out sold the 81, 59000 to 20000. The Winchester 73 sold 750000, the 92...
by cj57
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the lowest price you paid...
Replies: 29
Views: 3569

Re: What's the lowest price you paid...

In 1965, my Grandad had a place in Kingman, AZ, gas, ammo, and fishing bait. I think they were .20-.25 for a box. We would shoot out back with his Colt bunt line single six
by cj57
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wanted Starline 40-65
Replies: 6
Views: 874

Re: wanted Starline 40-65

I bought 2 cases of PMC 40-65 a few years back, I shot 100 and use cases for reloading. They made a short run of loaded 40-65 and 45-90