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The set up seen on the Tom Horn (movie) 1876 is a bit of a mystery. It seems to be unique to the rifle used in the movie. It consists of a block that slides into a dovetail on the tang. Good shot of it towards the end of this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPBIr0BL ... re=related

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Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!

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Beretta 70S in 22LR.

If a holster is too much hassle, I put the Beretta 21A in my pocket.

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I have the same hat Nate posted. Even wore it down Mexico way, and Mexican vendors wanted to buy my "sombero."

Here is another version made by the same folks:
http://www.sunbody.com/index.cfm/produc ... ro-hat.cfm

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I have the Casio Brigade. http://www.casiogzone.com/brigade/ This is a pretty neat phone for anyone who needs a mil spec all around outdoor activity phone. It takes a licking and keeps on ticking....uhhh, ringing!

It has a built in flashlight.

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Anyone seen this? Made by Chaparral Arms and imported by Marstar.
http://www.marstar.ca/gf-Chaparral/W9422-Rif.shtm

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Simpler and shorter....... The Uberti is capable of the same pressures (14000psi) as the Colts SAA, of which it is a clone. The Ruger can take pressures of close to 25000psi. Most manuals have two sections for loading the 45 LC, one for Colts SAA, and a separate section for "Ruger and Contender...

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Check out the Riders of the STORM.

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index. ... ,56.0.html

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So, this is being manufactured, not just finished by Turnbull? All made in house and in this country? That's not much more than a new Miroku Winchester, and they are not finished out like this one - and have the rebounding hammer and tang safety to boot.

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Here's my 1876 Short Rifle:

Caliber 45-75. Made in 1884. Rifle was built for the English market and has English proof marks.

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Looks like a righteous set up to me. I also think the rifle is a Whitney Kennedy. As for how he is staging the rifle, that's pretty common. I have even seen some period photos where the subject is leaning on the butt plate with the muzzle on the deck! Neat old photo. Where do you find these things? :D

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Your on the right track, Joe. Stay with it, and it will pay off for you, Pace yourself, and don't try to do too much at first. Set goals, and keep moving the bar. Good luck!

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I am on my 2nd Ranger. The first one was a used one that I picked up in Alaska. You could not kill it with a stick and it sold me on Rangers. Sold it when I left the bush and replaced it with a 1999 Ranger XLT 4x4. It has the 4L engine and automatic transmission - a package I strongly recommend. I h...

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Snooky Williams, developed the Teflon tape patch technique some 25 years ago. He wrote about the technique in his book on Winchester's, a very large book blue in color. My Brother has this book and I read the procedure there. He used this to shoot Vintage Winchester Lever guns with bores that were ...

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I kinda thought that "because I can" was as good an answer as any.

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Once I found the time machine I'd sell everything I owned and buy period gold and silver coin with it. Then I'd pick up a quality made cap and ball revolver to carry till I got from the dump point to a good well stocked store. Those were still in use as primary weapons well into the 1900s and cartr...

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No, the 1876 was never produced as a takedown. The only takedown version of the toggle link models was the 1873 in 22 caliber. Shortening the barrel and having it turned to half round is only half the project. The make a short rifle just as Winchester did them, you also need to have the forearm shor...

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I see, thanks for that info, and wasn`t trying to be rude saying because i can. It`s the 71-72 model i`m interested in. If it's the 72 Open Top you want, there is no way to convert a cap gun to a 72 open top. The Open Top frame is entirely different. I have not done any convertions of a cap gun to ...

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I see, thanks for that info, and wasn`t trying to be rude saying because i can. It`s the 71-72 model i`m interested in. If it's the 72 Open Top you want, there is no way to convert a cap gun to a 72 open top. The Open Top frame is entirely different. I have not done any convertions of a cap gun to ...

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Lots of fun!

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You might want to try a Matanza. This is a traditional New Mexico feast that has it's origins in Spain and Mexico. Usually it is a pig roast, but I have seen it done with goat also. Takes some time, but it's a great way to party! You need to dig a pit in the ground large and deep enough to bury the ...

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Stan in SC wrote:$300 to $375

Stan in SC

My father still talks about buying Model A Fords for $25.

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I know it is fashionable to think of Custer as a pompous idiot, but I don't buy that premise. However, I always enjoy the discussion! :) Custer was a highly experienced soldier who applied the same body of knowledge about Indian fighting and Indian behaviors as most any other field commander at the ...

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Diagnosing these things without rifle in hand is always an adventure in frustration, but I'll take a shot at it. :lol: You don't indicate how many rounds you shot before this issue developed, but I am assuming it was more than you might shoot in a typical match? From your description of the problem ...

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Winchester envisioned the model of 1892 as replacing the model of 1873. It didn't! At least not in the minds of the shooting public. The model 1873 remained "the Winchester" and continued in production concurrent with the 1892 up into the 1920's. It remains today one of the most elegant ex...

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IIWM, I'd want something to shoot and shoot frequently, and I'd spend a lot less $$$ on a modern replica from Pedersoli that has the benefit of CNC machining and modern metallurgy, in either 45-70 or 45-90. No wait -- that's exactly what I did about four years ago, a Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Business ...

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Mike D. wrote:"Winny" chaps my hide. No respect for the best leverguns made, ever. How about "Marlys" for Marlins? Work for y'all?

Marly no, Fish Gun maybe!

Just kidding guys.

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J Miller wrote:
Seriously I've yet to hear or read of anybody who has bought one in .44 Mag and used it. Not one report.

Joe

Well, they are just beginning to show up at dealers, so it's early for any reports. In any case, it makes for some great campfire discussion!

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OMG!

I like!

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my peddler has one on the shelf. how could they possibly sell one if it wasn't safe with modern loads. I"m tempted to get one. The answer is, that they couldn't! Italian gun manufactures are subject to far stricter rules than our own. Every firearm made in Italy is proofed at a government proo...

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I think I have it's twin!

Note 22 shorts in the pic. Those are BP shorts, and I fired 4 for effect. I don't know about low pressure, but they were snappy little buggers!

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On the other hand, the SliXprings are well worth the $45. They not only lighten the action some, but most importantly, they will save much of the wear and tear induced by the stock springs. http://www.pioneergunworks.com/Competition_Parts.html The aluminum carrier used in the Renegade (reportedly) r...

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That is a competition part employed by some top CAS shooters. It shortens the lock time on an Uberti 73. Very few folks can really benefit from it - or even notice the difference.

Save your money and buy ammo to practice with. That's the best competition part I know of!

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When I got home, it took me a while to clear the jammed 1873. The sideplates, toggle links, lever, and carrier lever were removed, and by holding back on the bolt, I was able to relieve enough pressure on the live round to allow the carrier to be tapped back down with a small brass hammer. SHASTA A...

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Thanks, fellas. That been my experience as well. Just thought maybe Winchester had worked it out. Saw one for sale that the owner claimed would cycle 38spl........

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Will the New Winchester 1892 cycle 38spl.? This is the new version built in Japan of offered by Davidsons. I would appreciate feedback from someone who has one and uses it with 38spl.

Thanks,

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Amigo, that 1873 was a bargain at $650 - even if it has a shot out bore!

You done good!

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Sorry, Amigo. We lost our Jack Russel, "Little Joe" last year to a rattle snake. He stepped in between the rattler and my wife and another girl. He had been bitten before, but this time the venom went straight into his blood stream. I will never forget the pain, and the understanding, in h...

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The Volcanic was not a wildly successful firearm, and Winchester ended up with a bunch left in the warehouse. They were basically given to Winchester employees to get them out from under foot - back in the day.

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My thought is to attempt to make this firing pin into a solid firing pin sans rear spring as long as I have a healthy half cock notch and I am not defeating any other necessary safety assembly (unlike the rebounding hammer on the newer winnys.) I think I can replace that rear spring with a solid pi...

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A buddy of mine has one in 45-70, which I have fired a bit. I found it much more pleasant to shoot than the 454. As far a big bears go, make mine a BFRifle!

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Nice work amp101.

The smalll skinner is my favorite pattern. Here are a couple of mine.

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If I had to choose, I'd probably go without the ports, but for no particular reason; I'd never fire that gun without hearing protectors on, anyway (I know too many guys who say "When you're hunting, it doesn't really matter", but can't hear worth a darn after 30 years of doing that). If y...

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Congrats on your new 92! I have owned a couple of them, as well as the Browning version, and IMHO, they are the best 92 ever made. Worth every penny.

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The Uberti 73 is proofed for the 357mag by the Italian Government's National Firing Proof House. All Italian made arms are proofed to 30% higher than standard for the caliber. Their standards exceed our own. As long as your loads are within SAAMI specs, your good to go.

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I was at the range last Monday, when a fellow that shoots a collection of Winchester 1886's had one of his acquisitions blowup. He had been experiencing some difficulty with commercially manufactured .38-56 ammunition, and his own reloads. All loads were cast bullets with smokeless equivalent charg...

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I tumble 44-40 ammo in order to remove the sizing lube. No more than 10 minutes does the job. No problems, and there is no change whatsoever in the performance of the loads. When cleaning brass only, I use ceramic media and water. I tumbled a couple of 38 spl loads by mistake once, and discovered th...

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I'd like to get my hands on this little jewel!

http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/ ... mid=534167

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Sweeeeet! I've got to have one of these!!

http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/ ... mid=534167

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I have never heard of a SS Uberti 73......they do, however, make the 73 "in the white" which is a polished finish. I have a Henry 1860 with the barrel finished in the white, and it looks a lot like SS. Whatever, that's a very handsome rifle! :D The half round and half octagon barrel with s...

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