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Very nice Jason. It's a shame that We can hunt in Ohio with any straight walled cartridge but the 30-30 is just toooo much gun. :? :lol: . Ain't that the truth! This is what happens when people that don't know much about firearms make the rules. I can use my .450 Marlin that will shoot through one ...

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It was raining most of the day and difficult to get detailed pictures indoors. I’ll get some better pictures when I get to the range. From your descriptions it sounds like I’m on the right track. I know that they aren’t worth what a pre ‘64 is, but figured I couldn’t get hurt at $350. Hopefully it’s...

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I picked up this Model 94 last weekend. It's a basic .30-30 but if it's been fired, it was only a few times. There's barely a mark on it. The part that makes me curious about it is the serial number is lumped in with the last of the pre '64s into the production numbers included in the1964 models. To...

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.45colt wrote: ↑Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:03 pm I have two 45-70's . A Marlin for Deer Hunting and an 86/71 to use for weight training. It's good to know It will take anything in Ohio including the Zoo.

Perfect!

jb

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I'm still chasing that '95 SRC in .303 British. My favorite Winchester chambered in one my favorite cartridges.
I've come across a few and they are pricey, but finding one with a bore that doesn't look like a Cleveland city street is the hard part.

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I've found that as much as I prefer the .44 Magnum, the rifles and carbines in .45 Colt that I have are more accurate. The Miroku in the picture will do 1-2" at 100 yds easily.
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All time favorite Winchester! My SRCs are both .30-06 with a lot of miles, whitetail and round count through the one with the peep sight. The other two, 7.62x54r Russian Contract and grandpa's .35 WCF. My opinion is the rimmed cartridges feed better, but none of these have ever let me down. I've bee...

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Smart move that your father has a trust. Now are you the executor? In your initial post you said you your father "left me in charge." Sounds like you are, arrange a meeting with the lawyer who drafted the trust to go over it with you and answer your concerns/questions. Some of your concer...

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Sorry about Your Dad Jason. You could try giving Jaquas in Findlay a call . I was at the new store last August . They have everything from low end to some of the most expensive guns I have ever seen. hundreds of them. They will surly know who can do an appraisal. Good Luck Pard. That was a big fat ...

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The firearms have been listed as an asset as well as his militaria collection. My stepmother has asked for the vintage uniforms and medals. That collection is quite valuable as well. She would like to have it for a couple of reasons. She is quite an artist and loves the work and detail of the medals...

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He does have a clause similar to that. I don't know the exact details, but will ask.

Jason

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I quit buying the Blue book years ago do to errors and lack of coverage on specific rarities. Specifically military markings. A simple set of letters or property mark can make an average firearm into a very rare and valuable piece. Or a fake when so marked outside of the proper Serial Number range. ...

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Tycer, I wish I could help, but if AZ is like Ohio, it goes by county of residence. I've started a trust for my Ex wife's oldest. He will not only get my estate, but what I get from my dad. Quentin is a special guy but has disabilities. He won't know what to do with rental properties and most of my ...

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Thanks Ray,

Yes everything is in a trust and pretty iron clad. I do believe there is documentation on the loans made to my sister, but will make sure.
great point!

jb

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If your Dad already put a value on his collection I'm not sure why it would be necessary to get a second or third evaluation? If you really feel it is needed, then why not just use the services of the Bluebook of Gun Values to show that the prices you already have are indeed correct? I believe the ...

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Maybe try these guys… https://www.rockislandauction.com/ Assuming you’re selling them. Not a chance I'd part with that stuff. We put in too much time building our collections. Mine is just a smaller version, dad always had more spending money than i did, bit it's supposed to be that way. He does ha...

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Sorry about Your Dad Jason. You could try giving Jaquas in Findlay a call . I was at the new store last August . They have everything from low end to some of the most expensive guns I have ever seen. hundreds of them. They will surly know who can do an appraisal. Good Luck Pard. That is a very good...

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Guys, My dad isn't doing well. He picked up a respiratory infection/ illness a couple of years ago and just hasn't recovered. It has, in fact gotten worse. He's now on Oxygen 24 hrs a day and one of his Docs. has recommended home hospice. He has refused for now, but he knows it's coming eventually. ...

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Looking forward to pictures and a range report!

jb

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Very cool. i had one and bone head move I sold it.

Have fun!

jb

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I never had any of my own, but one of my former stepsons drove all the way out to my new place to give me a fathers day card.
Quentin is such a sweet kid. His little brother and I never really got along. At least I got one right.

jb

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Bill, i bought an SDS in 9mm that came with a .38 Super conversion kit. I haven't fired the .38 super yet but now that the oddball ammo is becoming easier to find, 'I plan to shoot it soon. There's a big show coming up that we'll be set up all weekend and I'm sure I'll find a box or two. I want to t...

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I did something similar. I put my little Ruger EC9 in my computer bag along with some spare mags. Put the compact M&P 9mm away and got the Commander out. I don't get near anywhere near large metropolitan areas but there are two cities in my my territories that are mostly low income and can be pr...

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Now thats a pooch not to tangle with! :D He's got the attitude of a Grizzly. All 14 pounds of him. :D I don't have one of Evie yet. She's just a big 50# puppy that's just having fun right now. We'll get there. She is becoming more aware of her surroundings and starting to become protective. jb 8)

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My Rat Terrier, Jackson. Trying took tough.

jb

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That is WAY cool! :D :mrgreen: 8) Funny, Y2K and I just shot the SMLE a few weeks ago. It reminded me (since we were working our way through military bolt actions) that I still need a P14 or P17 in my collection! Love shooting the .303s. To me they are the softest shooting cartridge of the large bo...

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Very cool, Amigo!

I've never seen one that big. The couple of times I've been out for black bear in PA, didn't see a one. Although on the way back to the cabin,
I almost got one with the F-150! Just wouldn't have been the same though.

jb

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I know this is unnecessary, but you guys have a good time!

Safe travels,

jb

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Jason, speaking of .303s, I had one of the little Martini artillery carbines converted to .303, and I used it to try to test the accuracy of some 225-grain .312 JSP bullets I was swaging when I had a Corbin press and a bunch of die sets. The recoil was an unpleasant surprise. :lol: My dad has one a...

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Paladin wrote: ↑Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:06 pm For illegal immigrants with leaking Molotovs.

Nailed it!

jb

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Jason that rifle must be a dream to shoot off of a Bench. Sweet! It's definitely a bench rifle. Between the heavy barrel and the walnut stock, that sucker is heavy! I'l have to figure out how to weigh it, but it has to be at least 15#. All that weight takes up a lot of the recoil. Not like my No.5 ...

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That's cool!! I have a #4 that was converted to a British match rifle and several other No.1s and No.4s. My favorites are the Lithgows. They're just classy rifles. The most rare Enfield I own is a No.7. They were made for the RAAF an the only Repeating.22lr training rifle. The contract was for 2500 ...

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Fred Wells of the Wells Gun Shop in Arizona said the Pattern 14/17 Enfield action was the strongest bolt action rifle ever made. He bought as many rifles and actions as he could find to build his famous .500 Wells Magnum custom rifles. My old neighbor worked at Wells decades ago and had one that he...

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I totally approve, Jason! I am very fond of that old .303 cartridge as well. I found it to be very accurate with good handloads out of a No. 4 Mk. 1 with the excellent aperture sights, but then my name is Bill and I am addicted to Cosmoline. :lol: Thanks Bill! It was your guy Thomas that did the wo...

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Disclaimer- No classic military rifles were damaged or injured during the construction of this rifle--! I've always liked the P14/ 1917 action and when the chance came up to have one built from a DP action, I jumped at it. The project took over a year, but it was worth it. Green Mountain Med/ heavy ...

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My go to for jacketed .44s has a 240 gr. XTP and a good dose of W296. My mind is blanking on the charge. I'll have to look it up when I get home if you're interested. jb 8) Me too. I've also had good luck with that bullet and IMR4227. For light/medium loads I use a 240 Acme coated bullet over Uniqu...

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My go to for jacketed .44s has a 240 gr. XTP and a good dose of W296. My mind is blanking on the charge. I'll have to look it up when I get home if you're interested.

jb

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Very sorry to read this.
My condolences, Tycer.

Jason

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WHAAAAAAAAA!

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That’s just outstanding!
A BBQ gun for sure!

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I'll second the dislike of fiber optic sites! Sharpie marker time Jason :lol: I'd bet the Walther will shoot a different brand better than that. I remember those golden bullets used to shoot so much better , I wonder what the new Remington Ranch Hand does on paper? You were right. I ran about 20 ro...

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First decent weather we've had in a while. Grabbed a couple of new .22s and a box of older Remington Golden Bullet ammo and had some fun. The Ruger Single Ten is definitely a keeper! The two flyers are my fault, but there's a few doubles that are right on top of each other. Just happened to have the...

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Three Legged Turtle. I talked to him about the same time Bill did, or just before. He was gearing up for a bike tour. His phone gave up and I was going to send him a “burner phone” but he had headed out. Like the others said, Blaine is alive and well and hanging out on FB. I tried Pitchy a couple of...

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I know he's good at what he does, I'm just not a fan of his stuff. Too flashy and over the top.

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Looking like are really cool place to hang out! When you're reloading, are you one of the guys that is in total silence or do you have a radio/ stereo, TV on just for some background noise? I tinnitus that can get really bad some days and if I don't have something on in the background it will drive ...

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I enjoy little mind exercises like these. Thinking about the firearms that I own I would take my Bowen SBH, Marlin 45-70 LTD III and the FrankenFinn. That custom Finn 91/30 is one tough rifle, amazingly accurate and with Handloaded ammunition, I can take on just about anything. I have thousands of 7...

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Thanks Scott, that’s good to know. I’ll drop him a note, but I’m apprehensive about adding to an already heavy workload.

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thumbnail_IMG_2428.jpg Many of you know the story, or parts of it, and my Bowen SBH. I'd bought the Ruger .44 at a show in MI, probably 25 years ago now. It was an early Three Screw with a four digit serial number. I'd used it around my little farm but the 7 1/2" barrel really didn't sit well ...

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Kinda cool, but I'll stick w/ mine.

jb

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Most of you have seen this one a few times. Work was done by Bowen Classic Arms about twenty years ago. My all time favorite revolver!
I know it’s not a flat top, the SBH just fits me better.

jb

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