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by Cimarron
Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pitchy home made steam engine thread
Replies: 13
Views: 1271

Re: Pitchy home made steam engine thread

The Tulsa news people came out and visited our steam and gas show at Pawnee, Oklahoma. I got picked to talk about my steam traction engine.


http://www.ktul.com/video?autoStart=tru ... Id=8839932
by Cimarron
Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good day on the mill
Replies: 21
Views: 1970

Re: Good day on the mill

Nice video Pitchy! What make and vintage is your mill. I have a Reeves No.1 made sometime between 1906 and 1912. Itls a right hand mill and we cut with a 56" insert tooth blade. We saw mostly Cedar, Red Oak, White Oak, Ash, Walnut and whatever else gets dropped off. We run it with various steam...
by Cimarron
Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Operating steam powered saw mill
Replies: 15
Views: 2026

Re: Operating steam powered saw mill

I watch The Woodrights Shop every Sunday morning. I love the show. He makes everything by hand. My sawmill is a Reeves made sometime between 1906 and 1912. We run it with steam traction engines.
by Cimarron
Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ***FREE*** Winchester book WINNER Chuck 100 yd
Replies: 69
Views: 7352

Re: ***FREE*** Winchester book by R. L. Wilson

I just bought one of those and his book on engraved firearms from a friend for $10 for the pair.
by Cimarron
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this a Sharps?
Replies: 15
Views: 2433

Re: Is this a Sharps?

I wish there were more pictures of the Sharps. What caliber is it? It could be a good deal. Good luck.
by Cimarron
Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Jeep 4X4 Patriot any good????
Replies: 30
Views: 4419

Re: Is the Jeep 4X4 Patriot any good????

YOU BE DA MAN! :mrgreen: Tell me somethin' I didn't know. :D -------------for real, I'm just a peon factory worker who has never made more 42K in one year. I got a few Jeeps--big deal, one of 'em has 180,000 miles on it and another is 7 years old. Yea, I managed to get some nice guns but don't forg...
by Cimarron
Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the Jeep 4X4 Patriot any good????
Replies: 30
Views: 4419

Re: Is the Jeep 4X4 Patriot any good????

The 4x4 Patriot is a front wheel drive/all wheel drive with a locking 4x4 switch for full time 4x4. There is a front wheel drive only version. The ones I have driven seemed ok. The CVT transmission is a true constant variable transmission without specific gears. Go to wickipedia and read about it. I...
by Cimarron
Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who else bought a Model 1911 "One Hundred Years Late"???
Replies: 31
Views: 5467

Re: Who else bought a Model 1911 "One Hundred Years Late"???

No pictures, sorry. I still shoot my old AMT Hardballer (on Veteran's Day as a matter of fact). I've had it since the mid 80's. I also have my great Uncle's 1911 that he carried in France in 1918. It's been in the family for over 93 years now. I took it out and shot it last year on Veteran's Day, th...
by Cimarron
Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6 pounder Cannon--REPORT!
Replies: 36
Views: 4581

Re: 6 pounder Cannon--REPORT!

I was at a small civil war reenactment east of Tulsa two weeks ago. There were two 6 pounders there that they shot several times. I went up and talked to the gun crews. They were from Texarkana. They told me about a cannon shoot at Ft. Sill in the spring of the year where they compete with solid sho...
by Cimarron
Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old American Rifleman magazines: Keep 'em or pitch 'em?
Replies: 28
Views: 3933

Re: Old American Rifleman magazines: Keep 'em or pitch 'em?

If the NRA could digitize all the past issues, and make them searchable, I think they could sell this for big bucks. Same with all the other shooting magazines. +1, I have cut way back on the number of magazines that I subscribe to because of the cost and the fact that I can't throw them away. It's...
by Cimarron
Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with ammo for silhouette shooting
Replies: 9
Views: 1554

Re: Need help with ammo for silhouette shooting

I haven't bought factory .357's in over 35 years so I am not much help to you there. I have found that my Marlin 39A is one of the most accurate rifles in my collection. I would love to compete in levergun silhouette but as someone stated before, the nearest to me is several humdred miles away. Good...
by Cimarron
Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pocket Watches
Replies: 40
Views: 6418

Re: Pocket Watches

Ahh, another area of things to collect :lol: I don't have a lot of them but do concentrate on railroad grade watches. Have a few Hamilton, Illinois, Whatham and Elgin. The trouble today is finding a good person to work on them. I had a good friend who passed away a couple of years ago that kept mine...
by Cimarron
Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 1873 arrived today.....Thought I'd have a heart attack!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2924

Re: New 1873 arrived today.....Thought I'd have a heart attack!!

Yes ups. I hope I didn't make a mistake In getting a 20 inch barrel. Well just another reason to buy another one! I haven't tried it yet but I hope it will hold 10 cartridges. I love my 24" standard rifle but I would like a 20" short rifle one of these days. Mine are chambered in .44 WCF ...
by Cimarron
Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Added a "Cavalry Carbine" to the H&R 1873 Trapdoor Stable
Replies: 18
Views: 4604

Re: Added a "Cavalry Carbine" to the H&R 1873 Trapdoor Stable

I love my H & R Officers Model, I've had it over 25 years.
by Cimarron
Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tractor Gun Rack
Replies: 17
Views: 6724

Re: Tractor Gun Rack

You could do like my firend Jeff and just hold it. But that didn't work too well for him, as he shot himself in the arm and nearly blead to death before his friends got to him. Then again Jeff is not known for his safety practices.
by Cimarron
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sawing logs to stock wood
Replies: 4
Views: 1512

Re: Sawing logs to stock wood

We'll be sawing again on the 29-30 of October.
by Cimarron
Sun Oct 09, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sawing logs to stock wood
Replies: 4
Views: 1512

Re: Sawing logs to stock wood

Abilene, how many logs do you have? Do you have a way to transport them? I have sent you a PM.
by Cimarron
Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sawing logs to stock wood
Replies: 4
Views: 1512

Re: Sawing logs to stock wood

I just sent you a PM.
by Cimarron
Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Question on steam
Replies: 6
Views: 1271

Re: OT Question on steam

You are correct to ask about steam boilers. The modern steam boiler us usually an automatic type. That is to say the controls for water and fire are automatic. If the water gets low a pump will add it. If more steam is needed the fuel to the burners will be increased or vice versa. If you are talkin...
by Cimarron
Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10389

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

Any of you guys in NE Oklahoma, we (Oklahoma Steam Threshers & Gas Engine Association) will have a display at the Tulsa State Fair this week. We will be inside the IPE building so it will be static only. We will have a 30 h.p. CASE traction engine, some gas tractors and gas engines among other d...
by Cimarron
Sat Oct 01, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Another Diversion !
Replies: 18
Views: 2413

Re: OT - Another Diversion !

My nephew has two of them. One is a DCM he got years ago (very nice), the other looks like it went ashore at Normandy. Suprisingly they both shoot very well. He lets me borrow them any time and long as I feed them. Expect to pay a LOT of money for a WW II Winchester with all matching numbers.
by Cimarron
Sat Oct 01, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale
Replies: 5
Views: 1016

Re: OT: Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale

I hate to say it but I went nuts and bought one of the LYMAN DPS 1200 3 automatic powder scales. I know its not the DS-750 but the scale part is probably made by the same maker in China (sorry to say). I haven't had any problems yet. The instructions do say to recalibrate it every time it's used. I ...
by Cimarron
Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: War over - no longer required
Replies: 17
Views: 2333

Re: OT: War over - no longer required

Last fall I did some research on my great uncle. I have his service issue 1911 pistol, holster and helmet. I went to the Liberty Memorial/National World War I Museum at Kansas City. All I ever knew about Uncle Frank was that he was a courier during WW I. I was helped by the people in the library/arc...
by Cimarron
Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10389

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

After you get done with this one you need to get one of Tom Ternings 1/3 or 1/4 scale Case kits , make you a boiler and put that together :wink: Then you can make you a small Baker fan and really hear the engine bark 8) Wow I used to love running a traction engine :!: I am pretty sure that Tom is o...
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10389

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

After you get done with this one you need to get one of Tom Ternings 1/3 or 1/4 scale Case kits , make you a boiler and put that together :wink: Then you can make you a small Baker fan and really hear the engine bark 8) Wow I used to love running a traction engine :!: I am pretty sure that Tom is o...
by Cimarron
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday Cimarron!
Replies: 5
Views: 769

Re: OT - Happy Birthday Cimarron!

Mostly I just reloaded for the Cimarron 1876 .45-75 WCF last nite. I was using my brand new Lyman 1200 DPS 3, which worked like a charm. Will probably go to the range Saturday and do a little shooting. :)
by Cimarron
Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Steam Engine build
Replies: 97
Views: 10389

Re: OT--Steam Engine build

It sounds like you are talking about a Corless pattern valve gear.
by Cimarron
Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45-70 Cowboy blows up
Replies: 42
Views: 5468

Re: .45-70 Cowboy blows up

Could the gas check have come off the bullet in the case and caused such a blow up? I have been using 5744 for over a year now in .45-70 Govt. and .45-75 WCF. I am not using gas checked bullets though. 25g of 5744 with a 350g lead bullet leaves the 26" barrel of my Cimarron 1876 at 1365 fps as ...
by Cimarron
Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: OUCH !
Replies: 8
Views: 1061

Re: OT: OUCH !

What an idiot!
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Do I mill it or make firewood?
Replies: 24
Views: 4064

Re: OT - Do I mill it or make firewood?

In your picture it is hard to tell but I'm not so sure how much lumber you would get out of it. I have this problem when people bring "logs" to my mill. They think you can saw around corners and get every last inch of board out of something that is forked or curved. It doesn't take much cu...
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Drug out the Hot air engine
Replies: 26
Views: 3774

Re: OT--Drug out the Hot air engine

Do a google search for steam/threshing shows. From May to October there are old engine shows going on in many parts of the United States where hot air engines, steam engines and gasoline engines are on display and operating. It's amazing how much of this stuff is left considering the scrap metal dri...
by Cimarron
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - General Motors
Replies: 29
Views: 3636

Re: OT - General Motors

I would rather lend GM the money with the chance of payback than give the money to the Wall St. crapshooters who pocketed it!
by Cimarron
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot- Ok, so I've got this Colt Python but.(pics added)
Replies: 30
Views: 4598

Re: ot- Ok, so I've got this Colt Python but....

I'm not the one to ask. I bought my Python in 1982 for $279.00 new in the box. How much is the goof ball asking for it. I would put a 6" barrel on it.
by Cimarron
Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You see gun stuff in the oddest places...
Replies: 8
Views: 2276

Re: You see gun stuff in the oddest places...

It seems a shame to me that we in the USA cannot preserve our old buildings. When in the Army in Europe my family toured buildings five hundred and more years old which are still in use. Surely someone could find a use for these old buildings. Newer and bigger is not always better. If you don't tea...
by Cimarron
Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am peeved ........
Replies: 25
Views: 4000

Re: I am peeved ........

I've been using Pyrodex for about 29 years. Recently bought some Pyrodex Select for use in the Cimarron 1876 .45-75 WCF. All I can say is that I've not had any problems with it and the velocities over my Oehler 35P are consistent. I clean it the same as if I was using black powder. I must say that i...
by Cimarron
Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - General Motors
Replies: 29
Views: 3636

Re: OT - General Motors

There's nothing quite like popular myths spread on the internet . Oh well, the earth is flat and the sun revolves around us. :)
by Cimarron
Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damage control for range brass
Replies: 14
Views: 2991

Re: Damage control for range brass

Our local range has a concrete pad and the only time I have had cases dented is when I'm shooting .45 ACP, and then never to the point that they can't be reloaded. I'm always able to keep my lever and bolt guns from ejecting emptys onto the ground.
by Cimarron
Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flying Anvils
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: Flying Anvils

I have a friend in western Oklahoma that, among other things, shoots anvils. It's interesting to watch (from a distance). :lol:
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharps - What do you think?
Replies: 23
Views: 2832

Re: Sharps - What do you think?

Way back in 1984 when I had an FFL we set up at a local gun show. I had all of the Shiloh literature laid out. My friend and I both wanted one and we were hoping to get together maybe a 5 or 10 gun order and thus qualify for the higher quantity discounts. I sat there for two days and finally one oth...
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your dream six gun, lever gun combo
Replies: 53
Views: 9130

Re: Your dream six gun, lever gun combo

I like my Uberti SAA 4 3/4" and either Uberti '73 rifle or Rossi '92 carbine in .44 WCF.
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharps - What do you think?
Replies: 23
Views: 2832

Re: Sharps - What do you think?

Hobie, the extracter seems to be missing. I had the opportunity to handle a similar Sharps in a local gun shop a couple of months ago. It was an old military rifle that had been converted to sporting. It was very nice but the owner wanted, what I thought was, too much money. I guess I'll just have t...
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Casting Question.
Replies: 16
Views: 2420

Re: Another Casting Question.

I get wheel weights at a local tire shop for 25 cents a pound. Years ago they would give them to me for free.
by Cimarron
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Astronauts tracks on the Moon
Replies: 25
Views: 4157

Re: OT: Astronauts tracks on the Moon

Wait a minute, the earth is flat and the sun revolves around us. I know it's true 'cause it appeared to me in a dream! :lol:
by Cimarron
Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT.. who makes a good set of screwdrivers?
Replies: 10
Views: 1829

Re: OT.. who makes a good set of screwdrivers?

BROWNELLS MAGTIP!
by Cimarron
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 cheers for Jamison
Replies: 20
Views: 3676

Re: 3 cheers for Jamison

I bought 100 rounds of .45-75 W.C.F. last June and have reloaded them about 6-7 times. Very satisfied with the quality and need to order some more.
by Cimarron
Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - A Good Dial Caliper ?
Replies: 21
Views: 3462

Re: OT - A Good Dial Caliper ?

I bought one at NAPA during their national tool sale. It is a real nice digital type. I think they were aout $20. Of course they are made in China. Trying to find anything made here any more is challanging to say the least.
by Cimarron
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which 44-40 bullet molds?
Replies: 7
Views: 3033

Re: Which 44-40 bullet molds?

I've been using a Lyman double cavity mold for my .44-40 for almost 30 years now. I like the double cavity mold because you throw twice the number of bullets with the same amount of effort. I have never had any problems with them in my Uberti Henry, 1873 and single actions. I also have a Rossi 1892 ...
by Cimarron
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Powder In Your Levergun?
Replies: 53
Views: 8613

Re: Black Powder In Your Levergun?

I have never used black powder but would like to try some Swiss 1 1/2 Fg. The trouble is finding it locally. I can order it but you end up paying double with shipping and hazardous material charges. In the last 3 weeks I did load up 40 rounds of .45-75 for my Cimarron/Uberti 1876 using 55g (by weigh...
by Cimarron
Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JM Davis museum - claremore OK
Replies: 5
Views: 1103

Re: JM Davis museum - claremore OK

Way back in 1968 I remember going to the Mason Hotel. I remember the Thompson machine gun that hung over the regestration desk and every square inch of wall space in the lobby being hung with guns! In the ball room, as I recall, there were tables with guns stacked several deep everywhere. The ones o...