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by S.B.
Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1873 lever question?
Replies: 4
Views: 377

Re: Winchester 1873 lever question?

I've aquire one that the lever jusst lays against the bottom of the grip frame was wondering which spring to look at first to see why this is happening. Amy heop would be greatly appreciated can't seem to find working prints for this on the web.?
Steve
by S.B.
Thu Aug 25, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1873 lever question?
Replies: 4
Views: 377

Winchester 1873 lever question?

With the lever at rest position the lever should be just below the frame(lever not high enough to disengage the out of battery safety?). is this correct? I the lever is too high it allows the out of battery safety to be engaged or the hammer to fall, correct?
steve
by S.B.
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873

COSteve, I've watched the video you list but, it goes pretty fast and I'm a little old for this? I also, watched other videos on Utube that cover disassembly of this rifle tha go a little slower for me. Like I said I'm not at all familiar with this and try to go slowly. Would anyone here know of a k...
by S.B.
Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873

I'm not very familiar with the terms of this gun but, the main spring is fine, I managed to get it(the main spring) out of the trigger group.
Steve
by S.B.
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

I've come by a Winchester model of 1873

From what I've researched made in 1886 have trued to disassmble to clean and remove some of the rusting. Took the trigger group out but, won't hold cocked unless I apply pressure to the rear of trigger, when pressure is released sear won't hold.Any suggestions? No experience with thesem don't want t...
by S.B.
Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who does restorations on old Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 3323

Re: Who does restorations on old Marlin

Wm, do you have a way to contact him?
Steve
by S.B.
Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo's of the new S&W 28-2
Replies: 24
Views: 3326

Re: Photo's of the new S&W 28-2

I plan on letting everyone know how it shoots sometime in the next week. The six 38's that I already shot were mighty darn accurate. I didn't get this for the safe so if it don't shoot it won't stay. That said, just so you know, box is too long to be original. Not trying to be A SMART BUTT. Still y...
by S.B.
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who does restorations on old Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 3323

Re: Who does restorations on old Marlin

Ok.Seems to be off topic so, I get the message. I'll try elsewhere. Have fun.
Thanks, Steve
by S.B.
Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who does restorations on old Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 3323

Re: Who does restorations on old Marlin

I called and talked to Mike. He said he prefers to do prewar guns only now. My gun is from 1968, probably should have made myself clearer.
Steve
by S.B.
Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who does restorations on old Marlin
Replies: 18
Views: 3323

Who does restorations on old Marlin

or replicates Marlins from the JM era? I 1968 have a 336 in .35 Remington that I would like to have redone, stock and all.
Steve
by S.B.
Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo's of the new S&W 28-2
Replies: 24
Views: 3326

Re: Photo's of the new S&W 28-2

But, how does it shoot? Isn't that what made S&Ws famous. My $.02, too many collectors today.
Steve
by S.B.
Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?
Replies: 25
Views: 2456

Re: Price for a decent Marlin 336 in 35Rem?

I think you're darn lucky to find one for that price, today, a real Marlin in a proven caliber!
Steve
by S.B.
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some of my .22's
Replies: 12
Views: 1876

Re: Some of my .22's

I've always admired the .22. Maybe, because I can shoot them if I don't have anything else. I own as many as you if not more. Nice collection.
Steve
by S.B.
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Safe For Real Riflemen
Replies: 34
Views: 2867

Re: A Safe For Real Riflemen

It was meant as a joke, Ray. Steve Yes of course, I can't imagine anyone selling something like this(weight of 1000 lbs) willing to ship this and loose their investment or anyone buying something like this over the internet with shipping, exponentially, raising their costs. When I bought the "...
by S.B.
Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Safe For Real Riflemen
Replies: 34
Views: 2867

Re: A Safe For Real Riflemen

It was meant as a joke, Ray.
Steve
by S.B.
Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Safe For Real Riflemen
Replies: 34
Views: 2867

Re: A Safe For Real Riflemen

I didn't see any shipping on this is the seller paying shipping?
Steve
by S.B.
Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm looking for a good riflesmith
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

Re: I'm looking for a good riflesmith

I have, several times, in the past.
Steve
by S.B.
Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm looking for a good riflesmith
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

I'm looking for a good riflesmith

to refinish and rebuild my older Marlin 336. Anybody here know one that does this well?
TIA, Steve
by S.B.
Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington
Replies: 28
Views: 2765

Re: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington

Thanx 30wcf, just what I was looking for.
Steve
by S.B.
Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington
Replies: 28
Views: 2765

Re: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington

catshooter, you sound a little rude and presumptous, I see you don't have many posts here. New? I've sized mine but, thought maybe I'd errored in my measurement? Thought maybe Marlin would hold tighter tolerances.
Steve
by S.B.
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington
Replies: 28
Views: 2765

Re: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington

Old Savage, no digs meant at all. I've used them enough to know some use them as "C" clamps instead of precision measuring devices. It never hurts to have another opinion. I think mine measures right at .459? Very nice looking girls there. Merry Christmas to all and have a happy and prospe...
by S.B.
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington
Replies: 28
Views: 2765

Re: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington

Old Savage wrote:I believe when I slugged mine the groves were .457" and the bore was .450".
Not to be noisy or rude but, just how much experience do you have with a micrometer? Ever measure microns with a micrometer?
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington
Replies: 28
Views: 2765

what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington

Marlin .45/70 rifles?
Steve
by S.B.
Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
Replies: 103
Views: 15627

Re: What levergun calibers do you have?

You guys make me look like a picker. All I've got in leverguns is a Henry 22lr and my two Rossi 357mag. My wish list is long but likely will never be met as I just don't have the resources for them. I guess my retirement travel budget eats up all my available cash. Steve, good things come to those ...
by S.B.
Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What levergun calibers do you have?
Replies: 103
Views: 15627

Re: What levergun calibers do you have?

Right now both Marlin lever guns(both long and short) in .22 LR, a .35 Remington, 30-30 of course, and a .45/70.
Steve
by S.B.
Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy
Replies: 9
Views: 2125

Re: Henry Golden Boy

Just checked Henry's website and the brass lever gun is over $500MSRP now? Still cheaper than a used 39A Mountie used.
Steve
by S.B.
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Henry Golden Boy
Replies: 9
Views: 2125

Henry Golden Boy

in .22 LR. Has anybody owned one of these and how does it work for you? From their commercials on tv, they're all made here in the good ol' USA?
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Score!!! Mint condition Winchester 94, pre-safety, $225.00
Replies: 30
Views: 6166

Re: Score!!! Mint condition Winchester 94, pre-safety, $225.00

Congrats on your steal. In the end, you must make yourself happy if accessaries are in order? Why not shoot it or hunt with it for a season or two to see what you need on it?
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 22 rim-fire magnum PENETRATES!
Replies: 13
Views: 2980

Re: 22 rim-fire magnum PENETRATES!

I tried the .22WRM back before I knew what ear protection was and quickly quit this caliber, never to return! I have since taken all species of small game in Illinois with .22 RF. To each their own but, not for me.
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A and Vernier type sight.
Replies: 8
Views: 2825

Re: Marlin 39A and Vernier type sight.

j23, does your need to be different enclude drilling a hole in the tang of your Marlin 39A? Pretty irreversible but, to each his or her own? Don't think you'll get much in resale value. Older model 39As will accept the Williams sight without modication.
Steve
by S.B.
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On T Win 94 rear sight
Replies: 8
Views: 1748

Re: On T Win 94 rear sight

Perhaps, someone has installed the wrong rear sight or maybe the wrong elevator(assuming it's just the notched ladder type)? Or perhaps turn the elevator around?
Steve
by S.B.
Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE
Replies: 115
Views: 28010

Re: COST OF 22 RIMFIRE

Busting $20 around here.Tycer see you been to the East, glad to see a brother here.
Steve, Pontiac Lodge 294
by S.B.
Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Replies: 167
Views: 50019

Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles

Very nice work congratulations on a beautiful rifle! You're a very talented man.
Steve
by S.B.
Tue May 05, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from the experts, please
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Re: Need some advice from the experts, please

Are you guys sure Steve Young works on these things? I searched his website and can't find anything on Colt SAAs or prices for a trigger job? Now Nutmeg sure has an interesting site, I could spend 5 years wages on some of the work there, if I could afford it? And he's factory authorized! Steve's sit...
by S.B.
Mon May 04, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from the experts, please
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Re: Need some advice from the experts, please

One thing you may want to try first is a lighter hammer spring.Won't smooth the action but usually improves the trigger.There's also the old trick of using a piece of leather under the hammer spring where it screws into the trigger guard.That can improve the trigger. Do not use the leather, it can ...
by S.B.
Mon May 04, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from the experts, please
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Need some advice from the experts, please

I have a 3rd generation Colt SAA that I would like to have a better trigger on. Who does trigger/action jobs on Colt SAAs?
TIA, Steve
by S.B.
Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 double
Replies: 98
Views: 33779

Re: 45-70 double

Paco,Is there any guarantees, that after reviewing your info, that most of us will own such a double rifle? I hope you can at least "imply" that there is a good chance!! :lol: bring it on, should be interesting. Thanks for your work. I guess it all depends how many here are machinists or ...
by S.B.
Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 double
Replies: 98
Views: 33779

Re: 45-70 double

Yes, I'm definately interested in seeing your technique!
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?
Replies: 55
Views: 4826

Re: OT Are Marines "Soldiers"?

marines are Naval infantry or naval ground forces. Marines were originally used by the Brits for shipboard security, shoooting from the rigging into enemy ships,repelling boarding parties,etc. They also established beach heads for invasions. The US thought enough of it to establish their own. Lines...
by S.B.
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody load
Replies: 11
Views: 1428

Anybody load

450 grain lead bullets in their Marlin 1895 45-70s? If so, what powder and how much do you use? I've got a new LBT .460-450-M mould and would like to start gathering some data for loads, please?
Thanks, Steve
by S.B.
Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Replies: 38
Views: 5691

Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...

TedH wrote:If any man is living the dream, it's Craig Boddington. I'd be honored to share a camp with him any day.
One of your heros, huh? Well, to each his own.
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Replies: 38
Views: 5691

Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...

Where have you been?
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Replies: 38
Views: 5691

Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...

Craig Boddington is and has been just as good as mommy and daddy's money can buy.
Steve
by S.B.
Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...
Replies: 38
Views: 5691

Re: Craig Boddington with a Lever Action...

I never considered Craig Boddington much of hunter. He shoots like he's recoi shy?
Steve
by S.B.
Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
Replies: 52
Views: 6335

Re: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?

"Well lets see I have a Marlin 1892 in 32 caliber and a Marlin 92 in 32 caliber these shoot either 32 Long Colt or 32 rimfire depending on the firing pin I have in them . One was made in 1900 and the other about 1916 ." Do you actually take these collector rifles into the damp woods to hun...
by S.B.
Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
Replies: 52
Views: 6335

Re: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?

OJ wrote:Can't we all just get along here ??

Image

:mrgreen:
I take it your a PETA member?
Steve
by S.B.
Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen
Replies: 71
Views: 97054

Re: DVD EXCHANGE - "Tom Horn" with Steve McQueen

Movie is on it's way to Ji in Hawaii, todays post.
thanks for the pleasure, Steve
by S.B.
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
Replies: 52
Views: 6335

Re: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?

No pics, sorry I've never learned how, but I use a '57 Marlin Mountie, a '63 39A (my favorite) a '66 Marlin carbine and a 9422. Also on occasion a Smith K-22 and a Ruger Mk II. I've taken my share of squirrels and rabbits(behind a good Beagle)with my S&W K22. Steve http://www.hunt101.com/data/5...
by S.B.
Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
Replies: 52
Views: 6335

Re: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?

Old Ironsights & ,1894cfan, could you or would you please post some pics of your squirrel guns?
Steve