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by bogus bill
Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An interesting thread on 24 Hour Campfire...
Replies: 6
Views: 3322

Re: An interesting thread on 24 Hour Campfire...

Let me try: The rags are geared for the newer generation. Us old guys usualy own all the guns we need. Younger people are into new, not retro. The winchesters arent made like pre 64. Kids are brainwashed into fiberglass, not pretty wood and nice blueing. Its all about magnums, glass, camo guns, stai...
by bogus bill
Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most reliable lever gun
Replies: 57
Views: 6140

Re: Most reliable lever gun

With the right ammo they all are reliable. You might get in trouble shooting .38 in a .357 and .44 special in a .44 mag.
by bogus bill
Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show latest one of my homemade rifles
Replies: 167
Views: 50012

Re: Show latest one of my homemade rifles

You deserve every compliment you are getting!
by bogus bill
Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture of a old shooting club
Replies: 5
Views: 1175

picture of a old shooting club

Sorry if I posted this before. I know I did on some gun site. Anyway here it is. I belive this would be around davenport or betindorf iowa probley around the turn of the century. It was in my grandpas stuff and he was born around 1882. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l320/feralmerril/Idonotknow3.j...
by bogus bill
Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any knowledge of how.....
Replies: 15
Views: 2870

Re: any knowledge of how.....

The first thing I would do is buy a replacement and work with that and stash the original! A good metal worker could cut and weld in extra metal and form it. When it is to your likeing get a gunsmith to reblue it.
by bogus bill
Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Bear wrecks AK bush plane
Replies: 15
Views: 2605

Re: OT: Bear wrecks AK bush plane

That guy is in for a exspendsive recovering and pain job! My citaberia is being redone now.

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by bogus bill
Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Double action revolver with the "look" of a single action?
Replies: 9
Views: 1690

Re: Double action revolver with the "look" of a single action?

Somewhere I once see a custom, I belive S&W with a colt saa style grip mated to it. It probley was on the S&W site a year or two ago. It didnt turn me on. Besides the colt lightings & thunders, they had the double action army with a birds head grip. I belive the lightings dated 1877 and ...
by bogus bill
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Bear wrecks AK bush plane
Replies: 15
Views: 2605

Re: OT: Bear wrecks AK bush plane

Someone sent me those pictures, and more too. The bear even flattend both main tires. The pilot radioed another plane to bring him some plastic sheets, cases of duct tape and two new tires, and flew it out!
by bogus bill
Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you kill without hitting?
Replies: 40
Views: 3485

Re: Can you kill without hitting?

When I was a guard at lockheed in the 70s we had a disgruntled ex employee come in and shoot and kill three people, another guy witnessed it and died of a heart attack, so yup, you can!
by bogus bill
Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The #1 gun to make again
Replies: 55
Views: 5118

Re: The #1 gun to make again

Winchester 92s, 61, 62 & 63.
by bogus bill
Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Archery Ads From The Past. (wow:-)
Replies: 20
Views: 2167

Re: OT – Archery Ads From The Past. (wow:-)

Why thats the most disgusting thing I ever had the pleasure of looking at! Hey, shes some peoples grandma now! Maybe even great grandma!
by bogus bill
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Single Six 22 to 32 ??
Replies: 10
Views: 2627

Re: Ruger Single Six 22 to 32 ??

I also own this old bad redone colt in .32 wcf. It shoots nice but seems to weigh about twice what the ruger does. Thought I would also show a prestine single six made in 1959 that I have. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l320/feralmerril/coltsaaLAP8015-1.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l320/...
by bogus bill
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger Single Six 22 to 32 ??
Replies: 10
Views: 2627

Re: Ruger Single Six 22 to 32 ??

I really should do something about my mean streak. I bought this one used/new in 1989. Some book says it was made in 1985. I have ammo & dies, but havent shot it much. Think I will start carrying it more this summer as a trail gun on my quad. What little I have shot it I will say it is flat shoo...
by bogus bill
Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help re W94 SN
Replies: 8
Views: 1196

Re: Need help re W94 SN

I bought # 2359216 new in I THOUGHT 1956 give or take a year. Yet the info I found on several sources tell me it was made in 1958! I dont think those numbers are gospel!
by bogus bill
Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Colt SAA on Gunbroker, why so expensive?
Replies: 26
Views: 2568

Re: OT-Colt SAA on Gunbroker, why so expensive?

If they were going to refinish it you would think they would have case hardened the frame and hammer and try to find period grips.
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice
Replies: 14
Views: 1969

Re: 1943-1948 Model 1894 Pics, looking for sight advice

Looks like you have a lot of extra holes and still dont have the ones you need for a williams foolproof. I am showing my 94 with a foolproof. Mine has held its zero and is accuarate since I bought the gun in about 1958. You would have to get a couple holes tapped on the left side. Mine were already ...
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hiding things so no one can find them
Replies: 31
Views: 3681

Re: hiding things so no one can find them

After dad died I thought I would change out the old batterys he had in some defunct flashlights that he kept in his assisted liveing room. They were full of quarters! I knew a guy that found gold coins in a old house by unscrewing those big wood balls off a hollowed out stair rails.
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Old posed tintype of cowboy want-to- be's.
Replies: 8
Views: 1175

Re: OT-Old posed tintype of cowboy want-to- be's.

Well, I cant say too much as I once did it myself! It was back in rosenburg texas the same time Kennedy got shot. I had left wisconsin and went to texas working on a job contract in fall/winter of 1963. At the old fleabag hotel I was staying at, a old man photographer came and set up. I remember he ...
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Common Old West .45 Colt?
Replies: 7
Views: 2011

Re: OT - Most Common Old West .45 Colt?

1st, the three standard barrel lengths of the colt saa was 7 1/2" originaly for the cavary, as said then shortened to 5 1/2" for the artillery, and finaly the 4 3/4" was originaly made for the 1st civillian production. Later anybody could order the other lengths. Also the 3" sher...
by bogus bill
Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modifications to win 94 affect value?
Replies: 8
Views: 1490

Re: Modifications to win 94 affect value?

It just might have holes there from the factory depending on the year made. I bought mine new around 1957 and didnt have to drill as holes for a williams foolproof was on the side of the receiver. But if they D&T after the gun left the factory a buyer will use that against you on the price, no d...
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WTB Everything for a 256 Win Mag
Replies: 6
Views: 1689

Re: WTB Everything for a 256 Win Mag

Wow! I have always looked for a marlin 62. I started with a ruger hawkeye, had a martini built up, both gone, but I still have a contender barrel. Also dies and a couple hundred rounds. You will love that gun. I knew a fellow that also had a winchester 92 built up in one. That would be my dream rifl...
by bogus bill
Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum battery?
Replies: 62
Views: 6091

Re: Minimum battery?

.22 lr winchester 61
12 gauge remington 31
30-30 winchester 94
300 H&H winchester model 70
22 lr ruger single six
.38 special S&W model 40
.357 S&W 66-3
.44 special S&W model 24
by bogus bill
Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Great thread for all the Tom Horn buffs
Replies: 12
Views: 2262

Re: OT- Great thread for all the Tom Horn buffs

Yes, I belive it is chip from talking to him before. Belive he is retired off the wyoming hyway patrol.
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Another who is this guy? old photo-Answer
Replies: 10
Views: 1402

Re: OT-Another who is this guy? old photo

I secound bill pickett, the rodeo guy who would pull a cow down by biteing its lip!
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Lady Joyce’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Raising Proj.
Replies: 80
Views: 10274

Re: "LADY JOYCE" (Picture Removed:-((

Now you have my curosity up too! Either send me a picture in a plain wrapper, or E-mail it in the middle of the night. I usualy get up earlier than my wife, I could read it then and delete it before she gets up. If she catchs me I will just say, why, thats the most disgusting thing I ever had the pl...
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Great thread for all the Tom Horn buffs
Replies: 12
Views: 2262

Re: OT- Great thread for all the Tom Horn buffs

I dont know if its a good thing, but I am feralmerril over there.
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 20 Horse Power, Really
Replies: 18
Views: 2103

Re: OT 20 Horse Power, Really

That is far more than a cutting machine. A one or two horse cycle cutter could do the cutting. It must be the earliest of combines. Usualy roll the hay in huge rolls, but soon after, bail it. Large steam engines or tractors were in use for some time before that picture was taken useing horses. (At l...
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 20 Horse Power, Really
Replies: 18
Views: 2103

Re: OT 20 Horse Power, Really

I used to live in the area and knew it pretty well. You would have to get on top a tall building and compare the mountain ranges with the picture in the background. You would never see those mountains from street level for the buildings. I probley could take you within a mile though with the 1st try...
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The year is almost over, What have you have done this year?
Replies: 72
Views: 7598

Re: The year is almost over, What have you have done this year?

Marlinman, that picture reminded me of a old picture of my 76 Trans Am. Its long gone, but my citaberia airplane is almost finished being restored. I am either going to have to get active flying again, or sell it. For various reasons I am pressured to sell it. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l320/...
by bogus bill
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 20 Horse Power, Really
Replies: 18
Views: 2103

Re: OT 20 Horse Power, Really

Today that area is solid city! Somewhere I have a similar picture of my great great grandpa`s farm in wisconsin with about 15 guys with a steam engine. He was in the civil war and died in 1906, so I belive the picture was in the late 1880s or 1890s.
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Your opinions on these 1911 grips
Replies: 33
Views: 3028

Re: OT-Your opinions on these 1911 grips

Do these grips make my butt look big?
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Bah! Humbug!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1557

Re: OT - Bah! Humbug!!!

Years ago I was visiting a old aunt and uncle of mine. It happened to be uncle bill`s brithday. My aunt gave him a brithday card. He looked at it for a secound and said, You cheapskate! Ya gave me this card last year!
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT The Leather Dress
Replies: 15
Views: 1610

Re: OT The Leather Dress

What was that country song years ago? Went: Dont give me no plastic saddle, I want to feel that leather when I ride!
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Think I have a keeper!
Replies: 8
Views: 1401

Re: Think I have a keeper!

I have one in a saddle ring carbine. I have shot it some but not extendsively. It wants to shoot!

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by bogus bill
Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... update
Replies: 76
Views: 6992

Re: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... update

Kaboom! I heard it way over here!
by bogus bill
Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Old photo of early collector of guns.
Replies: 9
Views: 1324

Re: OT- Old photo of early collector of guns.

I have always noticed the strange trend in popular thinking and prices on old guns. Lets say colt saa`s and winchesters from say 1880s. Fine. Yet you can look at old muzzel loaders and flintlocks a lot older, rarer, and have probley seen more action and history that usualy are a lot cheaper. I think...
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... update
Replies: 76
Views: 6992

Re: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... ewww yucka pooy

After you wake up they tell you to get rid of all that air pumped in you. Thats when it gets a little embarassing depending on the nurses around you.
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... update
Replies: 76
Views: 6992

Re: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... ewww yucka pooy

If you sass us when you come home, we will start to worry about you!
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... update
Replies: 76
Views: 6992

Re: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... ewww yucka pooy

Hey joe. I knew this guy at work. He was always complaining about his stomach. We told him to go to the doc, but he wouldnt, for he was cheap. Then one day he was complaining and a new guy on our dept told him about a good cheap doctor he knew of. The guy went, came back and cussed us out. Said he w...
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... update
Replies: 76
Views: 6992

Re: OT: Tomorrow is the big day ..... ewww yucka pooy

Dont worry about it joe. We wont hold it against you. After all, no means NO! Cept at the big house, or getting your colonosopcopy!
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Who is this guy? Answer-Bat masterson
Replies: 20
Views: 1910

Re: OT-Who is this guy?

I thought I was until I googled it. I WAS WRONG! He was a prohibtion agent. Here is what I just found.
http://crimemagazine.com/brothers_capone.htm
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Who is this guy? Answer-Bat masterson
Replies: 20
Views: 1910

Re: OT-Who is this guy?

While he does look a lot like hoover, I dont think it is him. Hoover dressed immanculate, and wouldnt let his suit or hat get rumpled up like that. Who is he? Al capone had a brother that was a FBI agent! Did any of you ever hear that?
by bogus bill
Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 67936

Re: Faces !!

My family. Wife, me, son in law and daughter.

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by bogus bill
Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats it worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 1629

Re: Whats it worth?

I dont know savages well, but clarance who owns Beaver Sport and Pawn at Beaver Utah always seems to have 4 to 6 various old lever savages every time I go there. He claims to have the biggest gun shop in utah.
by bogus bill
Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71
Replies: 28
Views: 2838

Re: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71

That flame out was probley on just one engine. I also knew tony levier. I understand he had a flame out on a F-104 and landed it okay. They only have the one engine! The U-2s, are old, the modern ones are known as TR-2s. They are comparatively slow but fly high and can stay up longer than a pilot wa...
by bogus bill
Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71
Replies: 28
Views: 2838

Re: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71

Okay, here is a story. I once heard a pilot radio in that he had a "flameout" and was over salt lake city and was going to land at palmdale in 14 minuets! Now that is 540 miles. That is over 2,314 MPH, NOT allowing the time to slow up for landing speed! He had it figured just about right a...
by bogus bill
Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71
Replies: 28
Views: 2838

Re: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71

I agree it was faster than admitted, however I would eat that plane if it was anything like that. Without googeling the claimed record, I was there the day it took off for its thought last flight at the time, (It came out of retirement for a bit, later), they flew it to wright-patterson doing a spee...
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71
Replies: 28
Views: 2838

Re: OT - Amazing Video of an SR-71

That was great! I worked as a security guard for lockheed 1965 to 2000. I guarded the SR-71 countless hours, saw it fly about every time, knew the pilots and watching that was as close as you could get to the real deal! I have great respect for that builder-flyier.
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Mexican Revolution Firing squad!
Replies: 51
Views: 5548

Re: OT- Mexican Revolution Firing squad!

Just to show you how little I know, someone had to tell me Manuel Labor was not the presidente of mexico!
by bogus bill
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well....The fat lady hasn't sung but I pulled the trigger..
Replies: 27
Views: 2843

Re: Well....The fat lady hasn't sung but I pulled the trigger..

I want one bad too, but the price kind of makes my eyes water! I want one in 24" short rifle, octogon barrel and case hardend. (Also would like about a extra 1" pull on mine!) Maybe some wheel at winchester might be reading this, take pity on me and send me one for christmass? If ya are, w...