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I got that rifle for a very reasonable price about a year or so ago just because it had that mount on it, and the four holes drilled into its side. Once I took the mounting plate off. The blue was in much better shape where it had been protected under the plate. That mount has been on that rifle for...

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Sometimes men who are heroic under crisis conditions just can't fit in when the situation is calm. Sgt. Maynard "Snuffy" Smith was another. He was on KP duty the morning he was awarded The Congressional Medal of Honor. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maynard_Harrison_Smith For whatever reason...

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I have both a modern Marlin 95, and a 1879 Trap-door. One has to be constantly on guard if you re-load your Marlin hot. So far I don't That 40-65 WCF sounds like a custom rifle. If you like the caliber, it may be a bargin. Rolling blocks in 50-70 can be challenging, since most have a larger groove d...

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Here are a few photos of my '47 flat-band 94 side mount carbine. My first picture posting attempt. We will see if it works. http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn60/sfoster5/P6220013-1.jpg http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn60/sfoster5/P6220011.jpg http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn60/sfoster5/P...

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From what I have heard, the Winchester is an excellent candidate for re-lining. You can even buy barrel liners from Brownells in all the Winchester 73 and 92 chambering. You will have to ask others what that may do to the resale value of such an unusual rifle. If you rechamber and rebore the Mauser,...

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I do not believve many gunsmiths would want to touch the Mauser. Besides chamber problems, a 7.92mm can easily be fired to get hot enough to melt solder. I know many use hi-temp epoxy now, but the negative results of the past still leave many leary. Actually, it sounds like your Mauser is far from g...

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I wsh I remember where I read this, BUT: Supposedly, Swedish ordinance workers were interested in this very thing. They divised a testing apparatus that would fire a standard service bullet out of a standard service barrel, using compressed gas. Therefore, there was no heat, or flame, only friction....

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Malamute; That souns like a great idea for the bases. The high blocks are why I never seriously consisered having a forward scope set-up on a lever-gun. The quick detach feature adds a lot to the desirability. The Win 94 with that big Weaver K-4 off to the side is kind of funky. However, picking it ...

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I remember that picture, LOOONG before anyone talked or wrote about making a lever-action carbine into a "Scout Rifle". I belive it may have been in a "Gun World", or "Outdoor Life" annual. It still looks like a cool set-up, if you can find a gunsmith you trust enough t...

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There is no last minute cheat sheet to bring to your auction, at least that I know of. There are web-sites that can help, but no list.

http://www.savage99.com/savage99_dates.htm

http://www.savage99.com/models.htm

Good luck tomorrow.

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That mount will not work with older Model 94 examples that lack the receiver sight screw holes, unless of course, you, or your smith drill and tap two more holes. I don't think the factory started putting them there until the mid 1950s. I have a Win 94 flat band (1947) that I bought at a very attrac...

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It is a hinge release. If you ever get the chance to handle one you will understand the positioning. It literally presses up on the latch which is made of thick spring steel. This lifts it off the locking boss, allowing the rifle to open. When you see it work, it looks cleverly simple. Sean P.S. On ...

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Isn't that the same newspaper that published the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all the CCW permit holders in the entire Roanoke area?

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Weren't all Spencer rifle and carbines rimfire cartridge firearms? The Sharps could be loaded with loose powder, but it has a gas seal in the breech. And the breech opening on a Sharps is at the very back of the chamber. On a Smith, the breech opens in the middle of the chamber. There is no seal, ot...

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That sure looks like a surplus 1903 Springfield barrel fitted to an 1895 Winchester. Not a bad idea. After WWII, unused surplus Springfield barrels were cheap, and gunsmiths seemed more willing to tackle such jobs, than is usual today. I have never heard of Springfield Armory refurbishing civilian m...

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Why .308? The action, and the lever throw are so long, that the .308 Winchester does not begin to achieve the potential of the action. Do you have a lot of this ammo you want to shoot? I guess you could Loc-Tight a 7.62 NATO chamber adaptor in there, and have all the metal on the rifle hard chrome p...

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That stock may be part of the problem. Sometimes, synthetics are actually heavier than walnut or hardwood.

I would be inclined to try a different stock before I traded away a M1A. Then you can sell the stock you don't like on an internet auction board.

Good luck.

Sean

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Thanks for the reminder Bruce. The War really came close to home for the Austrailians, exactly at the time when most of their best troops were chasing (and being chased by) the Afrika Corp across North Africa. Very few people I have met in the USA under the age of 70 seem to appreciate this fact, wi...

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Buffalo Arms has them for around $1300 in 50-95. I would definately prefer the 22" barrel to the 28". You could sure shoot a ton of lead in a hurry in one. But honestly, I believe the bullet of choice for this cartridge weighs only 350 gr. So you won't use up lead any faster than a 45-70 i...

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I see them regularly at the range I go to. They are popular with skirmishers. I also like the break open feture, and considered buyin one as a "folding camp carbine" However, to use it hunting, it would only be legal during modern cartridge season, in my state. It is somewhat underpowered....

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The 30-30 is the yeoman archer of lever gun cartridges. The 45-70 is the King. I say that in part because I don't own any of the others. P.S. Why didn't you include the .250 and .300 Savage? They are certainly part of the levergun cartridge nobility. Also, I like the 30-06 in the Winchester '95, but...

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Here is a recent 1876 failure (vintage rifle). The owner said it was a double charge, obviously of smokeless powder.

http://www.shilohrifle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11153

Sean

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I have an 1899 TD in 22HP, with a dark bore and cracked stock. When I get around to fixing it, these are the first people I will contact. http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web_pages/Plate-Pic's/Stevens-stocks/Rifle-stocks.htm http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web_pages/Plate-Pic's/Stevens-stocks/Savage-99-Strai...

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I have used Pyrodex in both a replica Schofield in 44-40, and a Shiloh Sharps carbine in 50-70. With the revolver, I did this before I had any other experience with black powder, or subtitutes, in cartridge firearms. I loaded enough powder to require 1/8" compression, with a commercial cast cow...

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Congradulations on a great rifle. as Hobie said, the .300 Sav is very close to the .308 Win, so re-using your brass should not be difficult' just tedious for the first trim and re-forming. My personal belief is that the .250 and .300 Sav. cartridges are the perfect rounds for this rifle. I've never ...

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For what its worth, new replica 1873 Winchesters are being made in .357 Magnum. The action must have some factor of safety in it to handle a steady diet of that cartridge. However, that is a controvertial topic. Some posters here have stated they would not shoot smokeless ammo (factory or reloads) o...

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I use a Lee Hand Press even for the 45-70. With proper case lubrication, this is not that difficult. You might want a little more lube than for a 30-30, but not that much more. The spray on type (or even PAM) should be fine.

Sean

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Hey Sixgun; I bet you knew ahead of time that making that joke would put you in the dog house. There was a time I could not let what I thought was a good joke be left untold, REGARDLESS OF THE CONSEQUENCES. I have since learned discretion. I have to admit though, that joke would have badly tempted m...

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Thanks for the link.

Sean

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The two drilled and tapped holes for a military-like rear sight, the trap in the buttplate, and remnants of a saddle ring are pretty much confirmation that it was manufactured as a Saddle Ring Carbine. Like Winjester said, the original hand guard and rear sight are REALLY tough to find, and expensiv...

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As long as the load is safe, all you risk is leading up your barrel, and the hassle of cleaning it out. If you have any sizing dies as all, you might try wrapping standard plumbers teflon tape around your bullets, and sizing slightly over slug diameter. Even with no sizing die, it is possible to jus...

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The 2006 anniversary Win 95 SRC DOES come drilled and tapped for peeps. I understand only the Lymann 66 will work, not the Williams FP series. Of course, the "Climing" Lymann Model 38 still needs to be custom drilled and tapped. Not that I have a strong preference for the Williams over the...

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Terry is right. Ball powders will not butn properly if a certain loading density is not achieved. Go just a little below the starting load, and pressure becomes erratic. Not necessarily dangerous, but accuracy goes to pot. Go too low, and the powder will not really ignite at all, just burn a little,...

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Thank you for the information, and link, Jeff.

Otto Von Bismark was wrong. Politics is MUCH more disgusting than sausage making, even such as it was in 1870.

Take care.

Sean

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Hypothetically, If he were to get elected, and did a complete reversal of this stance, his supporters would not be the least bit offended, only happy. His political opponents would be the only ones to suffer. Those words he is speaking cost him virtually nothing with his core backers. It is for the ...

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Congradulations!!!

Sean

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The scope mount on the Savage 99 is called a Stith mount. You are correct about it disabling the takedaown feature. It is a vintage mount, designed to work on rifles of that era without drilling and tapping. They use existing dovetails and existing screw holes. The scope and mount may be worth nearl...

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I have seen a Marlin 1893 rebarreled with a Marlin 36 barrel. The bolt on a 36 looks very similar to the bolt on the 1893. If I had to get a firing pin, I would order the 1893 pin, and see how close it is to you broken one, when it arrives. Good luck on your Safari. At least you disovered the proble...

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I would love to have one that would work in a Trapdoor Springfield. However, I believe that due to the shape of the old Springfield's action, an adaptor no longer than 3 1/2 to 4 " could be tilted and slipped in from the chamber end. Even so, that would still be great. The .22rf still is useful...

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Why did you accept those smaller stacks of non-American money? Planning on going somewhere?

Sean

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A flat-band to boot.

Congradulations.

Since you know own it, don't worry about what you spent.

sean

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Sixgun; Thanks for the advice. That was my basic feeling about it, although it shouldered well, and I liked the Weaver 8X. More potential problems than it is worth. I have not gotten off my lazy butt and cast any .44 cal boolits to use. I have no cast or swaged bullets handy, and don't want to use j...

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Greetings all, What can you tell me about the Winchester Model 88. There is one, in very good condition (some blue wear), with a Weaver 8X scope for sale near me for $800.00. The only catch is that it was originally chambered for .243 Win., but has been altered to a 6mmx.284 (wildcat) configuration....

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Jonathan is right about the Rough Riders. They used Krag Carbines in .30 US ARMY, the first line US military issue carbine for calvary. They were in short supply, and the regular US army was limited to approximately 25,000 men, total at the time. The state militias were the great man power reserve t...

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Hey Bruce; I have learned, through personal experience, that the bore size is not the limiting factor. The size of the chamber/throat area is where the critical point is. If I had a .32-40, or .32 Winchester Special, I would perchase a custom Lee push through sizing die in .321" I have used the...

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Welcome Ed.

Those sound like some fine rifles. Enjoy.

Sean

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Sometimes, at work, when we are operating some of our more decrepit soil testing drill rigs, vultures will circle. I don't know why, but it seems they can see or smell old equipment miles away. Maybe these is an old jalopy near by, getting ready to break down, and take its final ride to the salvage ...

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The Yugoslavian M24/47 Yugoslavian Mauser is chambered for the 7.92x57mm German service cartridge, which is often called the 8mm Mauser. It looks much like the 30-06 rifle cartridge. Your other cartridges may be surplus rifle cartridges from another nation, as many European nations used this cartrid...

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I have used Goex Clear Shot, which I understand to be the previous name for American Pioneer Powder. The Clear Shot worked OK with 340gr and 405 gr cast bullets, and LLA lube. I Did not weight the charges. I simply tried Lee dippers until I found one that put the powder just a hair above where I tho...

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Are you shooting a lot of cast bullet reloads? Perhaps you are getting a minor amount of lead buildup in the camber area that is just slowly overworking the extractor.

Of course, it is only a theory, at least until you closely inspect your chamber for lead.

Sean

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