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by Griff
Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which rifle of yours is your childs favorite?
Replies: 28
Views: 3157

My son loves my bull-barrelled Winchester 94 Custom. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/sass93/Custom94.jpg I bought him an EMF/Rossi "Short Rifle" 92 in .45 Colt, but, he let me know that he'd rather have my '73 rifle! So... now I'm trying to figure how to buy him one, (along with sev...
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: De-gunking a levergun
Replies: 14
Views: 2333

I like bronzewool. Or even a 3M scrub pad can work. Just use something as a lubricant to keep the "stuff" you lift off the metal flowing out of the way.
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny how things work out
Replies: 26
Views: 3262

I'm really glad to hear that you're able to keep the prize. That's such a beautiful rifle, and the luck to have won it was phenomenal!
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winny model 64
Replies: 17
Views: 2317

Griff, I think you covered the question quite well. +1 He has been doing some studying! I just happened to have the Madis book in front of me! Thanks for the informitive replies. Its a 32 Special 24 in barrel ,not much blueing left ..working out a trade. This is first of these rifles that I have co...
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 8 of 17
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Oy Vay! as my late, good Irish mother-in-law used to say! That is some good looking, natural pair!
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a line on this 92 with pics....
Replies: 5
Views: 1168

I can only tell you what I'd give for it. I'd feel generous if I gave you $100-150 for it... depending mainly on the bore condition. Initially that was a SRC that someone's tried to make into a "rifle". And, sorta buggered up in the process. To make it a SRC again, there's a LOT of work to...
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winny model 64
Replies: 17
Views: 2317

The Model 64 was introduced in 1933 and chambered in .25-35, .30-30 and .32 Winchester Special. 219 Zipper was added in 1938, and it and the .25-35 were dropped in 1941. Production ceased in 1956. It came standard with a 24" barrel, though some 20" barrels were also used. According to Madi...
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-- Pics of my office. (trains)MORE PICTURES, LOTS more
Replies: 67
Views: 6767

Tycer wrote:WoooWoooooo! WooWoooooooooo!
LOVE IT!
I take it, you like trains? Jr., great pics... have sometimes wondered what it looked like out your "office" windows, seems like there's much less traffic than out mine! :lol:
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My OT Kentucky combo
Replies: 14
Views: 2029

Jerry, that's a gorgeous combo! your possibles bag is a near twin to mine. Is the body of yours "roughout"?
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Mighty 71 (with pics)
Replies: 54
Views: 13000

You'd think I would at least take the time to fix some of the grammar errors in that old post. :oops: Part of the beauty of pictures -- no grammar to correct! And I musta missed this the last time around. I saw the pics from when ya'll were at the range, but missed these. That is truly a work of art.
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Win 32-40, $400
Replies: 8
Views: 1003

Oh well, got my eye on an 1851 Colt the wife sez I can't have either. Something 'bout "projects" and "completed"!
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Win 32-40, $400
Replies: 8
Views: 1003

Where can I send the money? Get back in there and offer 'em $250! Mind ya, you can hold onto it, shoot it or whatever, I'll be thru your way eventually & pick it up.
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antelope photo
Replies: 6
Views: 876

I keep hoping to work out the plans to hunt Pronghorns and mulies w/my BIL. And yes, with a levergun.
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My 44Mag combo
Replies: 23
Views: 3976

The .44Mag is what got me into reloading 30+ years ago also... :lol: (THEN I "DISCOVERED" THE .45COLT and Mr. Colt's masterpiece!) :P :lol:
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My "go to" hunting, hikeing, COMBO.
Replies: 20
Views: 2894

Impressive.
by Griff
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Win 32-40, $400
Replies: 8
Views: 1003

If a 1894 in .32-40 and in serviceable condition, easily worth that. Even tho' momma told me NO MORE guns, I'd have bought it. You sure there wasn't a "1" in front of that 400? :lol:
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combo - One has a Lever, sort of
Replies: 7
Views: 970

Are theose what folks are referrin' to when they say "EBR"? :P Nice. I sometimes like looking thru glass, but don't let it get around! :lol:
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crooked Rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 2346

Wonder if there is any way to put that back on the straight and narrow?
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couple combos of mine
Replies: 9
Views: 1184

Very nice.
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help needed with a Uberti 1873
Replies: 6
Views: 905

Yes, that pin must be removed. There will be a notch in the mag tube it sits in. Then watch that magazine cap... the spring will fling it someplace very hard to find! Be careful with the forend cap screws, they are quite small and easily misplaced.
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Genesis v.1.1
Replies: 9
Views: 1379

Jeeps wrote:So Satan was a bureaucrat? Sounds about right :wink:
EDIT: Maybe that's why the tape is red?
Now THAT was funny! :lol: Image
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My combo
Replies: 23
Views: 3127

Dang,...How many pounds of lead is that you're wearing around your waist.? I can't speak for Scott's, but... my pistol belt holds 50 rounds of .45 Colt, so... 50x225/7000=1 lb 9.6 oz.s in handgun ammo; my Shiloh belt holds 50 rounds, so... 50x410/7000=2 lbs., 14.8 oz.s of Sharps ammo; or 4 lbs 4 oz...
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Levergunners
Replies: 8
Views: 1203

Well, did see some leverguns. A Buffalo Bill Commemorative for $799, a Mdl 64 for $795, several post 64s for anywhere between $399 to $800, and one Mdl 94 "Antique" for $645. A few Marlins, mostly 336s, one 1895 and a Mdl 1887 .22. Asking prices were all over the place, from $250 to over $...
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: April Handloader
Replies: 4
Views: 780

:lol: I don't subscribe to a lot of magazines, and just pick up a copy when something attracts my attention. Oh well... :lol:
by Griff
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My combo
Replies: 23
Views: 3127

Fantastic! I especially like the blood stains on the cartridge belt. :D Well, I really did not intend to stain it so, but I am a hunter and it is appropriate. I liked it also, and wondered is that the Shiloh belt? Also, have ya seen this thread: Proposed Billy Dixon Range Event Date for Summer! ?
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: April Handloader
Replies: 4
Views: 780

April Handloader

Don't know if this was covered, but... found this on the magazine rack and... contains a good article on loads for the .32WCF as well as a review of .410 Leverguns. Dave Scovill has an excellent discussion of revolver sights. All around, another good example of useful info... even if some of it is a...
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My combo
Replies: 23
Views: 3127

Once again, there just ain't much that's nicer than a fine Sharp's and a SAA. Right up there with: a sip of coffee in the morning with the aroma of eggs and bacon; and maybe a snort of John Barleycorn along with a good cigar in the evening.
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pie chart for handgun shooting errors
Replies: 6
Views: 5808

Check on the Bullseye Pistol website.
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need advice
Replies: 86
Views: 11209

I get the impression you're anxious. :wink: Not unexpectedly so. However, Sat. if often a day filled with family obligations that sometimes take precedence over all else. Mind ya, I ain't makin' excuses, but... sometimes a fellar HAS to drop everything to keep the lil' woman or kiddles happy and out...
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Levergunners
Replies: 8
Views: 1203

DeliverED, and don't pick up til Monday. Gun show tomorrow @ the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Guess I'll have to find it and attend tomorrow!
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1895 blows up.
Replies: 29
Views: 4756

Ultimately, one's safety is greatly influenced by how one uses the gray "blob" between one's ears.
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Levergunners
Replies: 8
Views: 1203

Jacksonville Levergunners

Any levergunners around s'here? There's a cowboy down in Orlando, but a 350mi round trip @ 6.5mph with $4+/gal fuel ain't appetizin'! :lol:
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting your first lever action?
Replies: 22
Views: 3491

I mean no offense to anyone or their choice; and while I didn't do it either, this is almost not worthy of a discussion.

Depending on the age/size of the recipient, either a Winchester/Marllin .22 or a Winchester/Marlin .30-30.
by Griff
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Thinking of building an old time Flintlock
Replies: 20
Views: 4051

I've had a CVA Kentucky Pistol "parts package" for some 15 years, every once in a while I take it outta the safe and ask myself, "are ya ready?" It was a prize from some shoot andwould likely be worth less after I botched it up!

Chuck, them're mighty fine boomsticks! :lol: 8)
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang sight tapped off center, what to do?
Replies: 7
Views: 1355

Actually, if the hole in the forward part of the tang was drilled "off-center", it will not only be off from plumb, but also the sight will sit slightly twisted or not "square" to the bore. "Shimming" the low side will put the mast in an upright position, but... your si...
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Traded up!
Replies: 11
Views: 1714

:lol: You know... in looking at those pics, I woulda thunk that they woulda shot kinda low... there's some kinda "appurtenance" on the back of the trigger, wouldn't that liftin' of the hunk of steel cause the rear of the pistol to "lift" also? :P
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Auction
Replies: 7
Views: 2147

WOW!!! Look at Item 254:

254
RARE & HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT PATRIOTIC RIFLE ASSOCIATION, PRESENTATION FULL STOCKED PERCUSSION MILITARY MATCH PRIZE RIFLE: .
451 Cal; 33â€
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Levergun forumn truckers
Replies: 23
Views: 3629

Wow, Excellent. Coldfingers, yep, that fits. I last hung iron in 1998! When the roads are so bad that "iron" is required (for CA that includes a slight drizzle), the truckstop is THE place to be; real men are out on the roads, us lightweights are flirtin' with the waitresses!
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proposed Billy Dixon Range Event Date for Summer!
Replies: 7
Views: 1124

Griff don't forget you can get all practiced up at Alliance Ne, May 2-4 at the Midwest longrange and buffalo National Championships. And at Kenny Wasserburgers creedmore and MILE shoot May 16-18.Also keep an eye out when you go thru Rawlins Jimbo Terry has long range shoots there at various times t...
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proposed Billy Dixon Range Event Date for Summer!
Replies: 7
Views: 1124

Thanks for the heads up Tutt. I can start making plans now! Hmmm. Wonder is "Kate" is up for the challenge?
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Useless Front Sight Hood
Replies: 17
Views: 2959

3 of my Win94s still wear theirs; but I have a collection of 5 or 6 others that are holding space in one of my reloading bench drawers. I keep them in a little box of screws, and other spare parts, so at a glance I can recognize the little box as bone fide spare parts. Unlike the little box next to ...
by Griff
Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My combos
Replies: 11
Views: 1822

Nice 8)
by Griff
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combos - 3 of 17
Replies: 17
Views: 2485

Very nice, YK. Although I'm not fond of the long tubes, they sure look cool!
by Griff
Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: forgive me I have sinned again!
Replies: 13
Views: 1840

I suppose that if Savage 99s trip your trigger, the "sin" would have been in NOT buying it! :lol:
by Griff
Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello in camp!
Replies: 18
Views: 3096

Welcome backl. Some have gotten a little close to the flames, but other than a singed eyebrow or two, no permanent damage! :lol:
by Griff
Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Boar Meets 158gr. FP
Replies: 14
Views: 2383

Congrats on the oiker. Good read, but did I see "cross hairs"? :P
by Griff
Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Returning member
Replies: 12
Views: 1559

Welcome Back!
by Griff
Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 cowboy competition vz cowboy limited
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

The "Comp will hold or increase in value more that the "Limited". And, theoretically, the .38Spl will give better accuracy with .38Spl ammo due to the shorter jump to the rifling. JMNSHO.
by Griff
Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model 94 Value
Replies: 7
Views: 857

IF.. and it's up in the air if Browning/USRA/FN will re-introduce the 94 in 2009, the values of ALL New Haven 94s will go up or down, depending on how good a firearm they produce and its cofiguration, what version, etc. In thhe words of a song: "Well, there just ain't any way to know!"
by Griff
Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than .357 mag... what is your favorite...
Replies: 46
Views: 6951

.45-70 in an 1886 Browning. Good for all North American game, but I prefer to reserve its use to larger stuff. Sqirrels or rabbits requre headshots; and I'm just not THAT confident. .375 Winchester; darn near, if not anything the .45-70 can handle in a lighter package. .32-40; can handle anything th...

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