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by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas guys - what is required for a private handgun transfer
Replies: 20
Views: 4608

What I do with my private property is one of them. Private property rights - the right to do with as you please that which belongs to you - is one of the most misunderstood, least applied, and from the left - vilified - of our basic liberties. Without it, our economy does not work, and our freedoms...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feels and looks like a new gun!
Replies: 17
Views: 3272

salvo -

Do you have a snapshot of the saddle-ring side as well?
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - DPris' Bane Challenge Single Six
Replies: 25
Views: 4637

I have an old-model single six that is starting to go plum. Took me several years to find it at the price I wanted to pay. This one had the original box and spare clyinder in .22 magnum - in the little red felt bag. She's a keeper as she is!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Winchester parts needed
Replies: 3
Views: 932

Most of the Uberti parts will NOT fit the original. I know for a fact that the carriers will not interchange, nor will the barrel. On the other hand, Chaparral CLAIMS their parts will interchange with the original Winnie 73. I have not personally verified that. Might be worth a call to them to see....
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1866 Yellowboy rear ladder sight
Replies: 5
Views: 1530

Rimfire McNutjob wrote:Like these .... ?

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,231.html
Darn Rimfire, you're fast! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feels and looks like a new gun!
Replies: 17
Views: 3272

Just a thought, but how would a monogram look on the flat of that filler? Probably pretty cool!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1866 Yellowboy rear ladder sight
Replies: 5
Views: 1530

Welcome to the forum and to the wonderful world of leverguns! :D

Have you tried Buffalo Arms? They have a lot of sights, and though I am not sure they have this one, it is probably a good bet that they do!

Good luck. Post a picture of your Yellowboy when you can!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Creepy and wrong... Autocanibalisim?
Replies: 23
Views: 4561

Okay, so it's open season on corny jokes, right? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Current Events
Replies: 18
Views: 4117

I agree with OI. At the very least, attacking someone from behind with six to one odds, then stomping on him while he was unconscious is dishonorable and cowardly. I have no feeling but contempt for anyone who did this and I don't care what their race is. Cowards disgust me. If they had a true reaso...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - gun control as racism
Replies: 12
Views: 3084

rimrock - Yep, the gun control movement started as a way to deny firearms to freed slaves. As you can imagine the thought of thousands of armed folks rightfully holding something of a grudge didn't sit well with the folks in the south. Additionally, though liberals are apparently too dense to unders...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light Rust Removal
Replies: 11
Views: 2901

0000 and light oil for me as well.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leather on levers
Replies: 24
Views: 5076

Re: Leather on levers

(man, ain't this forum great on the wallet!? Yessssss!) Lessee... a Chaparral "Winchester 1876", then a Winchester 1895 High Grade, and then a Browning 1886 SRC. This forum HURTS the ol' wallet!!! (but in a great way :wink: ) There was a thread on the old forum about leather-wrapped lever...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron 1876 Tang Sight
Replies: 9
Views: 4376

CraigC wrote:
kimwcook wrote:Shasta that is a beautiful rifle. The wood is fantastic.
Agreed, the wood is amazing!!! You guys are gonna get me in trouble with these `76's. :cry:
They are wonderful to hold!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New Colt SAA Initial Cleaning ?? (pics. Added)
Replies: 26
Views: 4721

Geez, I thought you were undressing a woman there! Opening up the box on your new Colt certainly comes in at a close second! :wink: I had to think about it, because the answer didn't come to mind, and then realized that almost everything I have in my collection is a "shooter" - and was a &...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feels and looks like a new gun!
Replies: 17
Views: 3272

salvo wrote:Thanks!
Ysabel Kid, I posted pictures of it when I was making the safety filler. I did not have the sights or trigger parts installed yet. It just feels so much better.
Looks better and better! You're an artist!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, Here's Blaines/Tubbies "NEW" Mountie
Replies: 15
Views: 2997

Officially jealous it is! Congrats guys!!! :D Steve, had you brought that home, you'd be in trouble!!! :wink: You're supposed to be in the selling-mode, not the buying-mode! I know! But, if I could have gotten it for south of $350, I could have sold my other Mountie and it been a break-even deal. A...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Rare" Marlin 35 Rem
Replies: 3
Views: 1052

At least the reserve price was set in the realm of reality. I'm still wondering what planet the Glenfield Model 30A seller lives on (http://www.gunsamerica.com/976944583/Gu ... LD_30A.htm)?!? :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Farms
Replies: 26
Views: 5653

I'm not saying this is all you can do, or that it will pay all the bills. What I am saying is that you are young, and now is the time to chase your dreams before life's responsibilities really weigh you down. I'm also saying that - from experience as I finish up my 20th year with the company I work ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Huh?
Replies: 22
Views: 4316

levers wrote:I really like the statement:

"THIS GUN IS RARE"

That does it for me. Where do I send the check?
If that's the case, I have a rare NIB Ruger 10/22 that I will part with for $1000, if you ask really nice. Let me know so I can pick it up from Wally World before shipping it! :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feels and looks like a new gun!
Replies: 17
Views: 3272

Salvo -

Did you post pictures of this baby before? It looks really nice!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any advantage to a Large Loop lever?
Replies: 17
Views: 3856

Cool factor = 10
Speed factor = 2 (compared to a "normal" lever)
Overall usefulness = just depends on the shooter!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK, Here's Blaines/Tubbies "NEW" Mountie
Replies: 15
Views: 2997

Officially jealous it is! Congrats guys!!! :D

Steve, had you brought that home, you'd be in trouble!!! :wink: You're supposed to be in the selling-mode, not the buying-mode!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cimarron 1876 Tang Sight
Replies: 9
Views: 4376

I just put a Marbles tang sight on my Chaparral 1876 in .45-60 WCF, which I purchased from a fellow forum member. I have not had a chance to shoot it yet with the new tang sight on, but it looks like it is going to be a VAST improvement over the factory sights (it's amazing anyone hit anything with ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engraved Winchester Model 94.
Replies: 15
Views: 3993

Yep, feed our lever-porn addictions, please! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brazil-made or Italy-made Model 92 Lever Action?
Replies: 20
Views: 5056

Cimarron's an importer, so which Italian manufacturer are you thinking about (I can't remember whose 1892 they bring in)? I've been impressed with Uberti stuff as a whole. Some of the Armi San Marco and Armi Sport stuff not as much. Again, can't recall whose doing what now...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Farms
Replies: 26
Views: 5653

Re: Way OT, Farms

I may have gone off the deep end! I want to start a small livestock farm. Not looking to make a ton of money. just sick and tired of livin in the ratrace. Mostly want to get into this because I love raising animals. Let's see... you're young, don't like the rat race, and have an opportunity to do w...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 39M
Replies: 11
Views: 2493

Welcome aboard dr walker! :D

What a great find! Sounds like a good gun with character - the best kind!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92 Range Report
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Thanks for the Welcome Aboard! I read here that Steve is recovering from surgery, so I'd be waiting a little while to send it off to him, if I do. Any idea what the turn-around time is for standard tune-up job? I was worried about empties ejecting right on my head with that open top, but they were ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ML Knives
Replies: 15
Views: 3273

When I was a kid I had a Green River knife. Somehow it got away. Since I am now reliving my childhood I looked for one and found these guys. http://www.crazycrow.com/ They have a lot of cool stuff and a Green River knife like mine isn't very expensive. http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Livin in CA
Replies: 94
Views: 14224

You couldn't pay me enough money to live in CA. Don't get me wrong, from what I have seen of it (a lot of it), it is beautiful, the weather is beautiful, the women are beautiful, but there are just too many darn people. The laws - including the gun laws - are crazy, and I don't speak Spanish.
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nate Kiowa Jones (Steve Young) Surgery is Successful
Replies: 16
Views: 3448

Tom -

Thanks for posting. Please pass along our regards, and wish Steve a swift recovery!!!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92 Range Report
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Welcome aboard November!!! :D

My Rossi that has had a Steve Young action-job is the slickest, smoothest lever I've ever felt. These are great guns!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Bisley grip VS SAA standard grip
Replies: 9
Views: 2933

Yes, they are cool, but that grip doesn't fit my hand very well, I think my 44mag has the slightly different Blackhawk Grip instead and it fits me better. The Super Black Hawk grip is indeed different - though the same plow-handle shape - of the regular Black Hawks. At least the old models of each ...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Huh?
Replies: 22
Views: 4316

Wow. I wonder what other highly valuable stuff he has to sell?!? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1873 Desktop Photos
Replies: 19
Views: 5421

Kirk wasn't known as the "Desktop Artiste" on the old forum for nothing!

Kirk, I've sent you an e-mail; I'd love a copy of each photo. Thanks!!!
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats RC stand for?
Replies: 11
Views: 2857

Re: Whats RC stand for?

They have had another 336 that someone camo painted priced at $225 for months. I offered $200, but they turned it down. You offered a pawn shop cash money on a common rifle someone "bubba-smithed" the finish on - only $25 less than what they were asking - and that has sat in their shop fo...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Bunny Hunting
Replies: 11
Views: 2770

Jeremy -

So cool! Logan will never forget that day!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOW!! JDad..**Now With Link To Pics**
Replies: 7
Views: 1558

Must be my worthless computer or interNUT connection. None of the pictures would boot up. :cry: :cry: :cry:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Cylinder Converter In A Brass Frame A Bad Idea!
Replies: 15
Views: 3057

20cows wrote:Try another gunsmith. I don't think there is anything that can go wrong on a Uberti that a good gunsmith can't fix, particularly timimg issues!
Ditto. Heck Tom, if someone gave it to you, you can put some money into it and still come out way ahead! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting Back - the DVD
Replies: 2
Views: 1120

I can't believe I've never seen the WND site before. This is awesome. Thanks Paul!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Laws by State
Replies: 1
Views: 811

Excellent information Scott - thanks for posting! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR: the dam
Replies: 4
Views: 1703

sobenk wrote:You left out the part about the FBI and BATF surrounding this guy's house.
Now, that part's not funny - too close to the truth!
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-New .22 problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2246

I was trying CCI subsonics (man those are accurate little buggers and quite too). Those CCI subsonics are "quiet" as well! :wink: Jason, don't put up with that. It's new - have Savage make it right. No point plunking down hard-earned cash and putting up with problems right out of the box....
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WOW!! JDad..**Now With Link To Pics**
Replies: 7
Views: 1558

FOUL!

No fair guys. Post some pictures or give us a link to a previous thread with pictures. You're killing us! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: W/W lead ???
Replies: 34
Views: 6344

Old Ironsights wrote: Keeping "She who must be Obeyed" happy means the entire Smelting setup fits in a Tote...
Is "She who must be Obeyed" every happy? :shock: If so, what is your secret? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - ML Knives
Replies: 15
Views: 3273

Just marked that one too! Thanks for sharing these guys!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whitney kennedy, seems reasonably priced here:
Replies: 7
Views: 1844

I used to get up to Greensboro at least once a month on business and Cherry's was less than 1/2 a mile down the road from my customer. I miss stopping in at that fine store...

Thanks for posting this!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BLR got yer elk?
Replies: 13
Views: 3250

Congrats on the elk and welcome aboard! The pictures worked, and that sure does look nice. Of course, to me, with the first couple days of fall still being in the 90's, ANYPLACE with snow looks darn comfortable at the moment! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie needs some 336 help.
Replies: 9
Views: 3809

Welcome aboard SGT! On refinishing, is it just going to be a hunting/woods/truck gun again? If so, why invest a lot of money into the finish. You may want to try your hand at a Duracoat finish, or something along those lines. One of the board members on the old forum also used truck-bed liner on the...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Metric Wheelweight casting?
Replies: 15
Views: 3124

1 Zink WW will ruin 1000# of lead for bullet casting. The mold will not fill out and just cause you to give up on cast bullets. Dump it! :x Holy smokes! 1 zinc wheel weight will ruin 1,000 pounds of lead?!? That would more than just ruin your day - might swear you off casting altogether!!! :cry: