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by salvo
Sat May 28, 2022 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Salvo
Replies: 2
Views: 270

Re: Happy Birthday To Salvo

Thank you so much gentlemen!
Been shooting.22’s lately, I really enjoy my old Winchester 9422 and old model Bearcat!
by salvo
Mon May 03, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Speedmaster 552
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

Re: Remington Speedmaster 552

Thank you all so much for the kind words, a good father is always with you, he taught me how to hunt, fish, work on cars, tractors, gardening and shooting. Almost everything I do he is with me! I hope my children, grandchildren will feel the same about me and that old rifle will continue to be part ...
by salvo
Sun May 02, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Speedmaster 552
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

Remington Speedmaster 552

Hello all, I haven’t posted for quite awhile, but I know you all will appreciate this even though it’s not a levergun! My Dad passed about 6 months ago, it’s been a tough one without my Dad around. I’ve been working on the mess in the barn on the family ranch. I pulled some visqeen out from between ...
by salvo
Sat May 30, 2020 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY salvo.
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY salvo.

Thank you Gamekeeper, very much appreciated!
Scott
by salvo
Fri May 29, 2015 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday pwl44m & salvo.
Replies: 4
Views: 785

Re: Happy Birthday pwl44m & salvo.

Thanks you guy's! Just have not been posting much, seems like theirs no time in the day! But I check in when I can. Hopefully things will slow down a bit and I'll be able to post more. I had a wonderful birthday and life couldn't be better, I'm so grateful for the many blessings.
by salvo
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do You Remember Your Very First Toy Gun?
Replies: 46
Views: 4821

Re: Do You Remember Your Very First Toy Gun?

I think this was one of my first cap guns! 1964 + or -
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This is a Crossman 1911 pellet/bb gun, still have in the safe. Christmas 1966
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by salvo
Tue May 28, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY pwl44m & salvo.
Replies: 11
Views: 1032

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY pwl44m & salvo.

Thanks guys, I still check in as much as possible, just have not posted much. I put a set of Steve's sights, gold bead front and a bolt peep on my Puma 92 a couple of weeks ago, I really like them, got to shoot it last weekend and sighted it in, very clean and simple sighting arrangement. I have bee...
by salvo
Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Latest project done, Pictures
Replies: 21
Views: 2136

Re: Latest project done, Pictures

Wow, It turned out great Chuck!
Can't wait to see the leather for her.
by salvo
Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Savage
Replies: 170
Views: 14929

Re: Old Savage

Get well OS, prayers up for a quick recovery!
by salvo
Sun Jun 24, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New toy - not a levergun
Replies: 12
Views: 2300

Re: New toy - not a levergun

Very nice, congrats!
by salvo
Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New addition. Ruger 22 with a lever.
Replies: 13
Views: 2728

Re: New addition. Ruger 22 with a lever.

Salvo, I'd like to hear about that trailer you have.... 8) (Sorry for side tracking Tycer) Blaine, the trailer is a 2012 Nomad 269 Joey, here is a YouTube video of it I just found. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwnxP-1XFuA The picture with my daughter was last weekend, I just moved it up to my pro...
by salvo
Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New addition. Ruger 22 with a lever.
Replies: 13
Views: 2728

Re: New addition. Ruger 22 with a lever.

I have been enjoying mine, but I think my oldest daughter has claimed it!
by salvo
Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Ruger Black synthetic grips?
Replies: 11
Views: 1766

Re: New Ruger Black synthetic grips?

I'm with you OS, I like em too!
by salvo
Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The zombie apocalypse has begun.
Replies: 25
Views: 2937

Re: The zombie apocalypse has begun.

Another Zombie attack, brains & heart this time!

http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/n ... hin-a-week
by salvo
Mon May 28, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday pwl44m & salvo.
Replies: 9
Views: 1251

Re: Happy Birthday pwl44m & salvo.

Thanks friends! I have not been posting much, but I check and read whenever time allows. I'm having a nice dinner out this evening with my daughters and x-wife. A big party is planned for all of the upcoming weekend to celebrate my brothers, fathers and my birthday, also my Mom & Dads anniversar...
by salvo
Mon May 21, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: guide guns
Replies: 23
Views: 3147

Re: guide guns

Mescalero wrote:Holy carp Pete,
He makes that gun look small!
:lol: That's my buddy Keith, he does make Pugslie look really small!

Here's the link of the work in "The one sticky" at the top of the page.
http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.org ... _mods.html
by salvo
Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "AK" platforms???
Replies: 43
Views: 4648

Re: "AK" platforms???

I don't care for under folder stocks but love the side folders, as far as accuracy goes, hitting the 200 meter Ram consistantly is no problem. AK's are not tack drivers but an IHMSA ram is fairly big. Never shot under combat conditions but I would imagine accuracy would diminish with whatever you mi...
by salvo
Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "AK" platforms???
Replies: 43
Views: 4648

Re: "AK" platforms???

Mike, I'm not up on the current crop of AK's other than Saiga. I bought a Saiga 12, 12 Gage and converted it to the standard AK grip and trigger and added a folding stock using the proper amount of US parts. It's a great shot gun! What I like about Saiga's is that they come in .308, .223 & 7.62X...
by salvo
Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nuther Winchester 94
Replies: 14
Views: 2366

Re: Nuther Winchester 94

What was the ol guy having, a 1/2 off sale? :lol:
Nice score, congrats!
by salvo
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My holy grail Winchester
Replies: 19
Views: 3075

Re: My holy grail Winchester

Congrat's on your grail, it sure is a handsome 1895!
by salvo
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)

Thanks, it really is good for the soul. Chuck I can see why you enjoy your craft so much, lots too learn and if you screw up it's very unforgiving but on the other hand you create exactly what you want and figure out how to get there. I think that was the fascinating part of the holster you built fo...
by salvo
Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: My First Leather Sheath

Hey all, I thought you might like to see #002 Just finished and snapped a few pictures. Swamp Rat RMDx LE http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/scotts702/Leather%20Work/IMG_4441.jpg http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/scotts702/Leather%20Work/IMG_4434.jpg http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/a...
by salvo
Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45 Flattop and Holster/Gunbelt
Replies: 13
Views: 2138

Re: 45 Flattop and Holster/Gunbelt

Very nice rig! I have a couple of the new .44 Specials, an old 3 screw .357 and one of the newer .357 Flat Tops. The .44 Specials are just a perfect round for the mid frame Rugers, you out to pick one up if you can! Now you got me wanting a .45 :) Our very own "chuck 100 yd" made a couple ...
by salvo
Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Easter Bunny Drawing - .300 Savage Brass - WINNER !
Replies: 13
Views: 2472

Re: Free Easter Bunny Drawing - Box/20 .300 Savage Brass

Thanks Pete! Please toss my name in the hat.
by salvo
Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B92 temptation too much for me-Now with target pic
Replies: 20
Views: 2286

Re: B92 temptation too much for me

Very nice score!
If I could find a nice reasonably priced B92 in .357 I could easily sell my Puma. 357 and probably my Win 94 .44 mag and be completly happy.
by salvo
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: My First Leather Sheath

That sounds great Tom, er, I mean Dave. Fortunantly I have quite a few to work with for a wile, once I get caught up I'm sure we could work it out :D
by salvo
Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.
Replies: 31
Views: 2633

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hobie.

Happy Birthday!!
by salvo
Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: My First Leather Sheath

Thanks again for the kind words. Chuck your right it is good for your soul and I have you to thank for sharing the process with me, getting me interested in it! I have been using the cross draw holster you built and just love it! it's the best fitting and most comfortable to use holster I have, I pl...
by salvo
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: OT - My First Leather Sheath

Thanks guys, I got the idea for the strap from an older Buck Vanguard knife I have, I always liked how easy it is to unsnap and draw the knife. I'm thinking about designing a thumb break on the next one, make it work like a thumb break holster! ollogger the knife is a Busse, Boss Street. They make l...
by salvo
Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

Re: OT - My First Leather Sheath

Thanks,
I'm right handed but I wanted a sheath to wear on the left side, many times there is more real estate over there on my belt!
Go for it Mescalero, it's better than watching TV and very enjoyable pass time. I'm already planning the next one, it's a lot of fun.
by salvo
Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)
Replies: 33
Views: 4914

My First Leather Sheath (#002 Added)

I decided I needed one more hobby! After the beautiful holster I received from Chuck 100 yd and working with him on it, I guess the leather bug bit me. I have slowly collected knives most my life and I hate having a knife without a sheath, so I figured I would give leather work a try. It took a few ...
by salvo
Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I want a new woods knife.
Replies: 83
Views: 11098

Re: I want a new woods knife.

I get very much enjoyment out of quality knifes, some I use, some I will never part with, some I admire, some may get traded or sold. I have found that a nice knife will seldom loose value and many times gain considerable value even if well used. Here are a couple of great woods knives, the bottom R...
by salvo
Sat Dec 03, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your big trucks/huntin' rigs!
Replies: 40
Views: 5144

Re: Let's see your big trucks/huntin' rigs!

Here's my 98 Dodge Ram, had it since new. Took this picture last weekend on my future home site in the hills of S. Utah. http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/scotts702/Baker/IMG_2809.jpg My other hunting rig is a 76 Toyota Landcruiser. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/SeaOx/FJ40%201976/IMG_...
by salvo
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuck 100 Yds Custom Holsters!
Replies: 8
Views: 1452

Chuck 100 Yds Custom Holsters!

Back quite a few months ago I was admiring Chuck's handy work on his beautiful holsters and I PM'd him about a Cross-Draw,Three Persons design, he didn't have one but was willing and able to work with me on a design he could start selling. Chuck started off with a basic unlined holster from some lea...
by salvo
Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT .357 Barrel Length
Replies: 12
Views: 2792

Re: OT .357 Barrel Length

I'm with Joe, I really like my 50th with the 4 5/8" barrel. Handy to pack around and just seems to hit whatever it's aimed at. When the coyotes quite coming to the call, around mid morning, my favorite thing to do is take the blackhawk out for a few jackrabits. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums...
by salvo
Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336
Replies: 33
Views: 4970

Re: 336

Nath, here is my 1969 Texan shooting off a sand bag (Bull Bag)

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by salvo
Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman. Sold $1005.00
Replies: 24
Views: 4003

Re: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman.

Here is a recent picture of my brother Kurt, when he was younger they could have passed for twins!

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by salvo
Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman. Sold $1005.00
Replies: 24
Views: 4003

Re: OT- Great old tintype of Texas Lawman.

My oldest brother is a spitting image of that fellow!
by salvo
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 24
Views: 2957

Re: OT - Prayer Request

Prayers up and my sincere condolences to you and yours.
by salvo
Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel Work on my 94
Replies: 16
Views: 3326

Re: Barrel Work on my 94

Here's the link to my trapper conversion, from the "One Sticky" above.

http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.org ... rsion.html
by salvo
Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning 1886 upgrade project
Replies: 100
Views: 15943

Re: Browning 1886 upgrade project

Beautiful rifle & excellent craftsmanship!
by salvo
Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modify a Smith Long Range Ladder Sight
Replies: 9
Views: 2999

Re: Modify a Smith Long Range Ladder Sight

Hi Roy, all but two pictures in your artical are not showing up? Love your artical on the 92 take down. I have the old NRA gunsmithing book that you spoke of and have wanted to do the conversion also. Is the forearm held in place with two pan head screws going threw the two holes in your take down p...
by salvo
Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - checked something off my wish list
Replies: 10
Views: 2336

Re: OT - checked something off my wish list

Nice! Congrats, it's always nice to check off one of the elusive ones off the old list.
Now learn how to post pictures :mrgreen:
by salvo
Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Replies: 20
Views: 3722

Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06

That is a handsome 95, OJ!
I think I'll start looking for a Williams sight.
by salvo
Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06
Replies: 20
Views: 3722

Re: Range Report: Browning 95 30-06

Congrats! Your really going to enjoy that rifle. My Browning 06 has got to be one of the most accurate rifles I own. I just need to go hunt something with it! How do you like the Williams sight? I have been meaning to replace the stock rear sight with one of the repop climbing Lymans, but I have alw...
by salvo
Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request (for me)
Replies: 46
Views: 7362

Re: Prayer request (for me)

Get well soon Victor, prayers sent.
by salvo
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Winchester 94 44 mag SRC
Replies: 5
Views: 1443

Re: New Winchester 94 44 mag SRC

OS is right. My .44 SRC had birch wood also. I kept an eye out for a nice used set of Walnut here in the classifieds and made the switch. Wood removal was needed on the fore grip barrel channel because it came off a rifle with a much narrower barrel than the .44 Very much worth the trouble, birch is...
by salvo
Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - For Sixgun Jr, his family & Sixgun...
Replies: 37
Views: 7020

Re: PRAYER REQUEST - For Sixgun Jr, his family & Sixgun...

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sixgun family.
Celebrate Cynthia's life well.
by salvo
Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Lost a great Kenpoist Monday July 11. 2011
Replies: 13
Views: 2446

Re: OT: Lost a great Kenpoist Monday July 11. 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss, some Sister in Laws become the same as sisters after awhile. Also such a great loss to the Kenpo community, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours my friend.
by salvo
Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Kayaks / questions
Replies: 26
Views: 4909

Re: ot- Kayaks / questions

I like a SOT for fishing and have a 15' Ocean Kayak. I got the longer one for the type of water I usually fish in, even the river is big here! I like the speed a longer Kayak affords, I can cover much more water that way and can carry a lot of gear. Took it out to Lake Mead a few weeks ago and was r...