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Did not feel anything in Prescott. Actually I'm about 20 miles north of Prescott.

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Tombstone Tactical has a small shop up in Chino Valley.Their prices on both firearms and ammo is generally very competitive up here.

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Looks to me like a good quality restoration. Grips are not correct and the case colors look too bright for a 90 yr old gun. Markings look good, not buffed out. What's up with the base pin?

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I just bought one at the LGS.Used but looks unfired, 357, round barrel rifle with crescent butt and CC'd reciever. Have not had a chance to shoot it but the fit & finish looks great.

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VERY NICE! Please throw my name in too.

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Thanks for the rest of the story.

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Wonderful story, thanks you for sharing it.Can you tell us how Earl came to be homeless and living in the ranchers barn? Was he working for the rancher and is that why your parents paid him the $50? God bless your parents for taking him in as their own.

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I have heard from several normally reliable sources that the knife laws here in Texas were changed last year. Autos are now legal to carry everywhere except the city of Austin which still has knife restrictions.Not sure about any length restrictions.I should check into that.

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Well said FireFuzz, I agree 100% !

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Local shop has one that has gone unsold for several months at $359. As a kid in the 60's I was the envy of the neighborhood with my 10-22 compared to their Nylon 66 and Marlin 60's.The light weight of the Remington was nice though!

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Mark, thanks for the link.I plan on checking out the bootheel/border area this coming spring.

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Somewhere (?) on the 'net I saw a map showing a huntable population of pigs in the bootheal of New Mexico (along the AZ border). I was very surprised at that considering the lack of water there.Not sure if it is true or not.I may try to check it out this coming spring.Looks like a neat area to explo...

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16 out of 20; should have done better since I lived in Asia for nearly 9 years! Had no idea that there were Sierra Madre Mtns in Asia, must be in the Phillipines?

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Sorry to hear about this. I too have dealt with Al and stopped in at his shop a number of times.He did a 327/32-20 conversion on an OM Ruger for me.Great gunsmith, he even does own rifling and color-case hardening.Always a nice guy to visit with.

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Lots of 1st gen Colt SAAs were converted from their original caliber to 38 Special in the 1950's and early 60's.If it was converted the barrel would read "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL" on the left side.

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Proper attire in the temples is to cover your legs/knees.So either pants or "skirts" are required.Great photos! Reminds me a bit of some of the Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia.

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The last time I checked a Colt letter was $150.More if was an engraved gun or something special!

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I went to high school with Merry Christmas Trees. She had two brothers, Jack Pines Trees and Douglas Fir Trees!

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Maybe not as a standard offering but Colt does make the SAA with birdshead grip through the their Custom Shop.

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Lightly buff the stock with 0000 steel wool.Ends up looking like oil finish.

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The Bowen book is excellent as are both the Venturino books and Kuhnhausen Manual.Also good if you can find them are; Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Colt's SAA Post War Models, Colt Single Action Handbook, and Colt Peacemaker Collector.

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He should of had his SEAT BELT on!His books on Leverguns, Colt SAAs, and Sharps are all excellent.

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In Mexico or the border country that would be chupacabra.

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Joe, it sounds like your rear derailleur needs adjusting or the chain is worn out and needs replaced.That could be the cause of the chain jumping/skipping.

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96* and 3% humidity here in El Paso.Light breeze so it's actually pretty comfortable in the shade!

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http://marauder.homestead.com/Rifles.html Detailed instructions from "SAAJim"

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Eric, what was the problem with El Paso Saddlery? The door is often very tight and feels like it is locked.I try to stop in there several times a year to check on any seconds or mistakes at discounted prices.Usually some good deals.Stop in at Collectors Gun Exchange on Mesa (west side of town).Not m...

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Good luck, I think you might like it down here! Check out the Ft Bliss Rod & Gun Club on the east side or the El Paso Gun Club on the west side of town ($36/year).Some great hiking, fishing, camping places up in the New Mexico mountains.Lots of biking here too; mountain & road.

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I would try El Paso Saddlery IF they have something that fit's your requirements.Great quality and tooling but I don't think they will do much if any custom work or variation from their listed patterns (other than the options). Might be worth a call to them to find out.

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www.speedymetals.com Brass rods in lots of sizes plus about any other type of metal you could imagine.

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Sixgun beat me to it with a good explanation of Calvary vs Artillery models.Does this gun have the "US" stamp on the left side of the frame and inspectors marks?

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The loading gate had a 2 digit assembly number not related to the serial number.Colt generally did a very high quality repair/refinish job so it would not hurt the value as much as a typical refinish.Does it have a small star or asterick stamped on the trigger guard, right behind the trigger?The ear...

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I did not see STI mentioned.They make some great 1911's in Texas.Take a look at the Spartan and Trojan models, a lot of gun for the money.

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SJPrice, the last time I looked at the Texas F&G booklet there was no closed season or limit in El Paso County.I am at the edge of the city limits next to the Franklin Mountains Park and a neighbor saw one (mountain lion) in the arroyo behind their house.Also lots of Bobcats have been seen in th...

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Great story! Thanks

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I bought one for my 21st birthday in 1975.Still have it!

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I have both mountain bikes and road bikes but often prefer to ride the mtn bike on the street.I have one set up with high pressure slicks instead of the knobby off road tires.With the upright riding position it is more comfortable to ride and not much slower than the road bike.You should be able to ...

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Wow, the wood on your Rossi came out great! I refinished the wood on two of mine but they don't look that nice.

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I think Paul Persinger's price on plain ivory custom fitted to your gun is $445.Some other grip makers are more like $500. My guess would be about $300-$350 as they are.

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Looks like GunSmith has the correct date of manufacture. I was just guessing from the dates of some of my Colts.

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Yes, 44WCF. "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" was how Colt marked their SAA & Bisley Models in 44WCF (44-40) until the late 1920's (I think late '20's, might have been early '30's). I'll have to look up the serial # but yours dates to about 1899.The best bet would be to repair the gun with o...

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Sounds like it's time for a new wife!

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I'm not defending or supporting the use of "45 Long Colt".Just saying that both 45 Colt and 45 Long Colt have been in use for many years by many people.For whatever reason there are many cartridges with multiple names.WE ALL KNOW THAT IF SOMEONE SAYS 45 Long Colt they are referring to 45 C...

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I've never understood why some people get bent out of shape over 45 Colt vs. 45 Long Colt.LOTS of cartridges have multiple (and accepted) names.8MM Mauser? should be 8mmx57mm. 38 Special should be 38 Smith & Wesson Special. 9mmLuger should be 9mm Parabellum.45-70 should be 45 Government or maybe...

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Please add my name too, thanks.

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A mountain bike fitted with high pressure tires is the way to go. Seat should be about level (not tilted up or down) and set so that there is a slight bend at the knee when the leg is fully extended.The most important thing for riding comfort is PADDED RIDING SHORTS.Padded cycling gloves are nice too.

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I've read that article several times over the years since it was first published.Still a good read!

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??? I may be wrong but that serial # would make it a 1st yr but I thought 32 Special did not come out until 1902 (?). Sounds like maybe it was rebarrelled.

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Mescalero1, the javelina are suppose to be in the eastern part of the county, not sure where specifically.I live west of the Franklin Mtns close to the NewMex border.I've seen a couple hit on the road but none when I've been out hiking/shooting.

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Mescalero1, no closed season here in El Paso County, limit of two per year though.I am told that the key to good tasting javelina is carefully removing the scent gland on the lower back.I've only had it once but it was quite good & not gamey.

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