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Dusty Texian

Proof that shot placement always is the most important thing in making a clean kill . Great job .,,,,DT

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Thank you ,,,,DT

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Really thinking about having a worn-out 30-30 bored out to 35-30 . I remember reading about the 35-30 and most liked it . If anyone has one of these 35-30's , how do you like it and where can I get re-loading dies ? I have an old circa (1909 ) 1894 30wcf 26" octagon barrel rifle that would be t...

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Again Proof ! It takes a good man with a gun , to stop a bad man with a gun !

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Happy Birthday . Get well soon .

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That's something you don't see every day . ,,,,DT

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I need another gun about as much as I need a kick in the head by a mule , but would like to run across a 1892 SRC Half Mag in 38wcf that would be a handy little thing . I have a 1873 SRC 44wcf circa 1889 ,it is a great little rig , have thumped a few wild hogs with it . ,,DT

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OldWin that is a great looking carbine surely not ugly . The 38wcf 73 in the pic. I posted of my walkaround 73 came from Maine and you can tell it was used plenty . It may just be me but I think the short magazine guns were popular in the North East . Here is a picture I ran across of a Maine huntin...

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I have a knack for making thing's old and beat up looking . Thanks .,,,DT

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The re pop cover artificial aged.

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I like it ,looks good hanging out. Originally that's all I expected this to be was a fireplace hanger. But I feel justice has been done ,and this old rifle will live to fire another round. That was the wish of my friends late cousin so I hope he is looking down and satisfied with the progress. Did ...

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The 38-40 is my favorite of the "pistol cartridges". Think I have 7 of them, from a 73 SRC, 92 rifles and carbines, to an 1889 Marlin. If out woods loafing, I usually will pick an old 92 SRC that has not a lick of finish left. It is mechanically excellent, however, and a great shooter. Wh...

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Some fire formed 40-60 wcf brass , the shoulder just visible . These were once fired with 57 Gr. ffg Swiss Bp. under a 210 Gr. original Winchester bullet .,,,DT

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BRS here are two Jamison cases ,the one on the bottom is new unfired the one on the top has been fired in a Winchester 1876 once with Bp . The picture is not good but you may be able to see the fire formed shoulder. ,,,DT Dusty, so for not getting back to you sooner but the weekend was a little tou...

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CraigC wrote: ↑Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:16 am
Dusty Texian wrote: ↑Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:27 amFor a walk around in the woods gun.....
That's my favorite kind! Also love the .38-40, two thumbs up!

38 wcf is a great cartridge , so easy to load for and usually shoots very accurate , one of my favorites also .,,,DT

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Good memories and good rifle .

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About the 44 wcf popularity my guess is it was popular used by many and still is because it works and the firearms it was chambered in were themselves very popular . My guess is that the then new Hi Velocity round was a welcome improvement Folks back then didn't jump out and buy a new hunting firear...

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It was needing some TLC when I got it , the outside was ok about like it is now , No finish left , but the bore needed a good lead mining . After many strokes with a scrubbing rod and penetrating oil , I finally got it clean . Its good for about four shots with Cast bullets and Bp. before it starts ...

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Keep one in my pack at all times while in the back country . ,,,,DT

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For a walk around in the woods gun its hard to beat this little 1873 Winchester 38wcf . With the button Mag. and Half Round barrel its on the light side and its hard not to like the 38 wcf , good for small game / varmints and wild hogs .

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DT thanks, I actually have the original drawings of the lever and most of the internal parts . Thanks to Micheal two bit . Cody's McKrakin research library has most of Winchesters drawings. Is the cam the same as 1873? They may be the same , but I do know different lift sizes are available . Winche...

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Pat if decide to repair the lever , I can give the measurements and a template if need . That would be an easy fix .

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Just plain old 6010 . I had to make the block that the main spring stop and Tang bolt threads into also . The weld joint was under this block .

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That's good news , wish it would become a normal thing again .

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That old 1876 receiver I have is stripped with complete broken lever . Heavy brown patina with some pitting . Thought about restoring it but may just leave it as found. Originally was a 45-60 octagon barrel. At one time I planned this to become a deluxe rifle ,color case receiver ,H checkered fancy...

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Woodsloafer2 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:03 pm Avery cool good looking and useful rifle. I would be very proud of it if i had built it. What great gun for a day of woods loafing!

Thanks , a walk in the Cool Autumn woods sounds great right now !! Burning up down here in the Invasion Zone ! ,,,DT

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Antique 1873 s in that condition are getting harder to find and bring prices that are astronomical ! ,,, DT

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Wow is right ! Is that shipping really free ? Inflation at work ! ,,, DT

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Moving right along , I like these kind of post .,,,DT

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BRS here are two Jamison cases ,the one on the bottom is new unfired the one on the top has been fired in a Winchester 1876 once with Bp . The picture is not good but you may be able to see the fire formed shoulder. ,,,DT

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Cool project. That is really neat. I always wanted to mess with 45-60, but I never have had one. It's a good cartridge , basically a 45-70 shortened aprox. 2/10" and uses a lighter 300 Gr. bullet . Has just enough bottleneck to allow good gas seal . I know most think its a straight wall cartri...

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octagon wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:39 pm like the color on that wood, you've got some nice skills Texian.

Thanks Octagon , the stocks are finished with John Kay Winchester Restorations stock oil . I like the deep red brown color also .

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southfork wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:55 pm What recipe worked for you with 3031 powder and the 300 grain lead bullet?

It likes 32 gr. of IMR 3031 .

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After collecting 1876 Winchester rifles for several yrs. I ended up with a drawer full of parts . A few yrs. ago I decided a parts gun project would be fun . Ended up making some of the springs the stocks a side plate and butt plate , Button mag tube plug and other parts also the lower tang had been...

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Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:43 am Great thread, great rifle, great cartridge and a nice sow. Dusty, you and Octagon are virtually neighbors; I am northwest of you now in Nolan County.

Happy 4th of July Bill and everyone else . Did not know you lived in Tx. Enjoy today neighbor .

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Look forward to seeing it .

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No wild hogs yet, but I really like that 50-95 express. Thats the caliber I had been thinking of chambering that orphaned 1876 action I have in. Had even toyed with making extra heavy octagon barrel version . My project is very ambitious ,just got to get motivated. Your threads on the 76 are helpin...

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Some very fine guns . These old guns are so much more interesting than what is being produced today , it's a pleasure just seeing them .

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That's a real beauty, and should be a great shooter with a good bore! The little 1891, 1892 Marlin lever guns were the same size in .32 Long as their brethren in .22 rimfire. Just a different barrel, mag tube, and internal parts to make them work with the .32 cartridges. They originally came with t...

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RIHMFIRE wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:39 am ANOTHER AWESOME GUN....BUTTON MAG TOO
NICE PILE OF BACON!

It's handy and that one did go too bacon and smoked ribs .

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RIHMFIRE wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:44 am HOLY COW....ANOTHER ONE!
YOU HAVE EXCELLENT TASTE IN GUNS!

Not sure if its good taste or obsessed . Thank you Sir .

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I had a pair an 1892 and a model 92 both capable of rimfire or centerfire if you changed the firing pins . Took the first one up to John Kort’s Silver Jubilee shoot the only time I went . I think mine was a contributing factor for him acquiring one . Never killed anything with the ones I had other ...

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BRS Ol Pard , that thing wasn't big , but it was extra ugly and needed that big gun ! You know what they say about Wild Hogs if ya ain't got um , your about to ! The 50-95 wcf original mold and Tong tool are something not seen everyday . The set is in excellent condition for their age .

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It's getting started , gonna take a while . What a shame !

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.45colt wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:26 pm Sounds like an early 32-20 to Me.

It's not a 32-20 wcf , the little 1892 frames were .32 and .22 . The .32 ' s would chamber different .32 Centerfire and by swapping out the provided firing pin to rimfire it could shoot a few rimfire cartridges also . A good little small game gun .

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Some from Tx. and others from all over the place .

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Bet that's just a red flash !

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ollogger wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:30 am You have some awesome guns!
was out shooting prairie dogs today, didnt bother taking any meat off of them

ollogger

I recon there wasn't much left !!!

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The tiny little Marlin 1892 ( circa 1896 ) .32 Long Colt , .32 Short Colt , .32 Rimfire Long , .32 Rimfire Short , .32 Shot . Its a tiny little rascal , but fun to shoot and will put a pig in the smokehouse with an ear shot .

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No doubt , same here in Mason Co. Need more rain !!!!!

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