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Bruce

I also ran the gauntlet of various brands and models of lever actions, until I bought my first 1895. If I could find a new model Browning or Winchester carbine in a local store for that amount, I would not leave it there. There are a few members on this board who offered me some rifles for a good pr...

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Dave,

You are probably right about the barrel, but Winchesters could be ordered back then w/o the rear sight dovetail. It actually cost more. Look under the forearm at the bottom of the barrel and see if there are any markings.

Bruce

Do you think that possibly the "salt on the tail" stories were intended to keep children busy doing something other than bugging mom and dad?

Bruce

Rusty,

If you do not know of the Traditional Bowhunters of Florida, you should go to one of their shoots. They have a web site. There are some guys there who are fantastic shooters. Their next state shoot should be in a few weeks in the Ocala National Forest.

Bruce

Rusty, There are documented panthers that use the southern end of Hillsborough and Polk counties. We had one cat (uncollared male) run over on I 4 just east of its intersection with I 75 about seven years ago. We did release all of the information to the media and we let them come to the office to p...

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A Marlin dated that age should have the non reflective waffle pattern on top of the receiver w/o any screw holes. I would not have it D&T'd. It does look like it has the srew holes for the side mounted receiver sights, which is the way I would go.

Bruce

Winter is the only time that gobblers really hang out together. In just a short time however, that group mentality will come to an end. Just like us people I guess. In the winter, we men hang out together, but come spring and summer, we chase the gals.

Bruce

I just lost my father last week from cancer. He was 77 years old and one fine man. I was lucky in that I had retired a year ago and was able to spend the last few months with him. I found that all of the advise and wisdom already given to you is exactly right. He knows what is happening and the time...

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Marlinowners has a couple of posts about that also.

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Just for educational information - the term Cracker is not racially motivated in any way. As stated above, it refers to men who cow hunted the swamps and flatwoods areas. It came about from their constant use of bullwhips to move and herd the cows. BTW, they did not hit the cows with the whips, they...

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This posts timing is very unusual for me - in many ways. First my background. I am a retired Florida Fish and Wildlife law enforcement employee. I retired as a Commander (Major) and have worked most areas of the state. I was raised in the woods in North Florida (Lafayette County). I am now back in L...

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OK, I will also take one guess. She is half Australian. About 9 to 10 years old. Well, that is two. Also, it has been awhile for me, but I do not like the new bailing wire.

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Here in LA "north Florida", it was a cold 24 this morning and is windy with another front coming through tonight. It was 18 yesterday morning. The only color we had was my rosey red cheeks sitting in the truck this morning thinking about the last day of deer season.

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Good looking dogs. I have a half Catahoula Leopard and half Black Mouth Cur female that is my daily companion. I bought her as my retirement gift to myself.

Here she is protecting one of her possessions.

Bruce

They are not Boston Bull Terrier, they are Boston Terrors - just ask me. My wife owns one and they can hold their own.

Bruce

Thanks for the responses. It looks like I would be better off just trying the 2400 and going with standard primers, which I can get locally.

Bruce

Camp cook is alright with me. Heck, you can even come and stay at the house. Go south until you cross the river, turn left at the big oak trees and I will be the second place on the left. Seriously, I hope something comes your way. A good cook/chef is hard to find and I sure do appreciate one when I...

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While I have reloaded both pistol and rifle calibers over the years, I have never loaded a pistol caliber round that could/should/may use a magnum primer. I am at a point that I am ready to load some .44 magnum rounds that will be shot out of a Marlin 1894. I am also ready to load some .357 magnum r...

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Malamute, You bring up an interesting point that I have been meaning to post about. I have seen an old photo that shows a soldier with a carbine snapped into a sling exactly as you describe. I have always wondered if the term SRC was correct or not. If it was intended to aid in the rifle being attac...

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Here in north Florida, the ranchers/dairymen use Donkey's, Mules or Jackasses to keep the coyotes at bay. Mostly Donkey's and it works. Just put a few out with the stock and they will hang close.

Bruce

Fellas, ya'll are not helping my addiction with those pictures. I picked up my first 95 a few months ago and it has become my favorite very quickly. I am corresponding with a few board members on some 30-06's for future consideration and I absolutely want a 405.

Bruce

My opinion on this recently changed and I am very surprised - a Winchester 1895.

Bruce

You can also use a copper penny - it has to be a pre 70's or 80's issue to be pure copper though. I'll have to look that one (date) up again.

I have found Kroil Oil to be very good for all rust removal and it does a good job of cleaning a barrel also.

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Fellas, something really bugs me about this one. If you go for it, do your research.

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If you restore it, you will not get that same price if you try to sell it. I know as I just moved a "very nice" takedown Winchester 1894 in 32 WS that had been restored and had some special features with an incorrect stock. I think it is too high and would not be a restoration candidate, u...

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If it is not shooting bad, there is no way I would change it. Not that I am against experimenting, but my experiences are that a 24" barrel does balance better as the XLR is set up. I have the MX and MXLR in 308 ME and I can tell a difference to the better on the MXLR. As you are shooting a sco...

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I solved the problem. The more I thought about it, the more I knew that I could not accept it. I am a PIA when it comes to my rifles. I carried it back to the shop this morning and explained the issue. The shop owner agreed and allowed me either full trade value on anything else or cash back. I look...

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Joe, I agree that not joining was not a bad thing. I served in the Army and Reserves and while it was a "learning" experience, I sure missed out on some things at home that I regret. I am absolutely sure that you have accomplished things that most of us here wished we had. Don't dwell on w...

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Vall, the funny thing is - there is no bulge in the barrel. Just a slight ring inside. It is right under the front sight ramp - which is sweated on. Actually, this has got me to thinking - what could have caused the ring and not bulged the barrel? I have an old Winchester 1906 that has two rings and...

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Well, it finally happened. I had previously traded for a 1987 Browning BLR in 22-250. I really did not have a use for that caliber, but I wanted a BLR to play with and they don't show up around here very much. The gun had seen better days, but it was not too bad. I actually shot it three times befor...

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Bogie35, If you say that word "stew" in relation to fish again - we are going to take your hunting and fishing rights away for a whole month. Shame on you. On a public board with children viewing non the less - Shame, Shame. 505stevec, That just is not right. My invitation to you. Come to ...

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SFRanger7GP, Airborne! I see the 7th group. I was in the 11th (D312), a reserve unit that used to be based out of Tampa. Got a funny story about some time I spent with some 7th group friends on an ARTEP (Army Reserve Tng. supthin or another) up north one time. Short story, I found this gal in the mo...

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I bought the December 2008 issue of the Handloader magazine yesterday to keep me occupied while I was sitting at the hospital with my father. There were a few articles that I thought worth mentioning. First is a very well explained article on the effects of different primers, neck sizing vs. full le...

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Rusty, Yep - Ted has been buying up north Florida for awhile. As far as leases go, there are many available around here. The going price seems to be about $1,000 per year, per member which includes the spouse and children under 18. Most have good game populations and basically follow state game regu...

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I want more Winchester 1895's.

NonPCnraRN,

The Browning Sweet Sixteens have the word Sweet Sixteen on the left upper side of the reciever. Mine is Belgium made and I think all of them were.

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Bagtic, I know what you mean about the tail being crunchy - and good. But only on the small ones. Seeing you mention suckers brings up another interesting Florida thing. Florida has a special few day event in the Panhandle that is curious. When the weather is cold, we allow suckers to be netted (ill...

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Rimfire, I know what you mean about our northern neighbors. They keep bringing up fish that can't be from fresh water. You know - Bigeyes and Neon Pikes. I'll bet they are catfish and bream in disguise. Blaine, you are in luck. There are Peacock Bass in Florida. Some enterprising individual thought ...

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There are some ranges on the state's Wildlife Management Areas. The one on the Webb WMA might be close enough for you. Markham Park is a decent range - sometimes real busy. There is another one just outside Miami on the Tamiami Trail, but I can not remember what it is called. That may be the one you...

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Rusty, I do know about Picketts, the Armory and GTO. I try not to go south of the county line anymore, but I may one day. Only if I know they have an 1895 in stock. Yes, this is a great part of the state. All of the hunting and fishing you could want and nice people. There is only one traffic light ...

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Rusty, Some of us have noticed some shallow rifling (Ballard) on some new Model 1894's, but they seem to shoot alright. I don't know if that is a Remington induced thing or just a normal change - or maybe something we missed before. I call my new .44 mag a Remlin. Mine did come w/o the Bullseye, but...

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I also shoot a few boxes of store bought through a newly acquired firearm before I work up handloads for it. I want to see what its potential is before I try load development. The Marlin 308MX and MXLR is a good example of why I do this. From my experience with both, I doubt that I can improve upon ...

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AJMD429, For bream (bluegill etc..), scale them with a dull knife or large spoon, cut off the head right behind the front fin (on the side) and gut them. Wash - Salt/pepper and cover with corn meal/flour mixture (1 part meal to 2 parts flour) and deep fry. In the old south, we put the meal/flour mix...

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Thanks guys. Now I know why I have never heard of the shop. Thought I knew them all.

Rusty,

I am in north Florida - Mayo - Lafayette county. I know Jerry's, but I doubt he has any 1895's.

I guess I'll have to hit a few gun shows.

Bruce

Catfish
Bream - which includes specks (crappie)
Hush Puppies and grits

As I have to remind my wife occassionaly. I like fish anyway you cook it - as long as it is fried outside. I like any fish you cook - as long as it is catfish or bream.

Fish in an oven just ain't right.

Bruce

Do any of you Florida members have any comments or experience with Halifax Supply gun shop? I see on Gunbroker that they carry quite a few Winchester 1895s and I am interested in acquiring one or two more. There prices seem a little high to me. Do they deal at all, or would I be wasting a day long t...

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Yes, I did recently for an 1873 Uberti and they were (are) great. FYI, Uberti will offer to replace your screws if they are defective, but the ones you will get are the same as originals (supposedly).

Bruce

My experiences suggest that Tung Oil, Linseed Oil or the likes applied as mentioned above, followed by some type of wax is about as good as you can hope for. The most important thing to remember is to make sure the internal areas get the same coverage and that you apply maintenance (follow up) appli...

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I thought I was brand loyal to Winchesters, until they closed the plant. Then for some reason I tried a Marlin and kinda got hooked. I like the simplicity of taking the Marlins apart and cleaning and to be honest, I find they are a little more accurate as a rule. Having said that, I own Marlins in 3...

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Vall,

Well, that looks to be about how shallow these are.

Your explanation sounds solid also. Thanks.

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Thanks guys. My only visual comparision was Winchesters or Marlin 308 ME's and there sure is a big difference. I would be suprised if there is .004 difference between the lands and grooves on the Marlin vs. .008 to .010 on the Winchesters and ME's. I have not slugged the Marlin yet. But it does shoo...

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