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- Thu Sep 11, 2025 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Bowen guns have arrived.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6514
Re: My Bowen guns have arrived.
Nice, I had Brownells forcing cone kit years ago it did a beautiful job . I did a number of Colts and repro Colts. Ended up selling it and now I wish I had it back . I need to cut my Police Positive right now.
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JimT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 137
JimT
Howdy Jim, This single action belonged to John Taffin .Do you remember seeing it? Trying to determine the make.
Not Colt unless heavily modified . Thinking Spanish or some other repro.
Not Colt unless heavily modified . Thinking Spanish or some other repro.
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
The stock requires a special spanner socket which I made from 11mm socket was perfect.
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
After changing the rear angle at front of stock it now fits tight against frame .So no stress on the mortise area.
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Tools of the trade
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traditional Muzzleloaders??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 579
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traditional Muzzleloaders??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 579
Re: Traditional Muzzleloaders??
One of these days Im going to spring for one of Jim Kiblers mountain rifle kits. Probably some of the best traditional kits made today.
- Sat Sep 06, 2025 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off topic (well, not a levergun question)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 362
- Sat Sep 06, 2025 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off topic (well, not a levergun question)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 362
Re: Off topic (well, not a levergun question)
They grow on you
- Sat Sep 06, 2025 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off topic (well, not a levergun question)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 362
Re: Off topic (well, not a levergun question)
On the cheap Im wondering about old H&R 949
- Sat Sep 06, 2025 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
The bore is shiney but has a few pitted areas. I believe it will be a fine shooter. I always examine fired cases and the five shot had a deep dent/ drag mark at 4 o'clock.Got a good look and right side extractor cut at chamber was dented up into chamber mouth. Used the chamber swage and stoned the c...
- Sat Sep 06, 2025 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
I absolutely love finding these on classics in need of some TLC and bringing them back. This is a fun shooter , Ill pick up more SV ammo see what it will do .
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Still anouther crack on top I found but is super tight . Will need a needle injection bottle.
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
There was a .014 gap at top half of stock , those uneven pressure probably caused the breaks/crackd. Set up and adjusted the angle took a skim cut now it fits flush with back of frame.
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Dressed down
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Stock splice complete
- Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Western Arms
- Replies: 7
- Views: 553
Re: American Western Arms
Nice article 2002 Shoot Mag
- Thu Sep 04, 2025 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Western Arms
- Replies: 7
- Views: 553
Re: American Western Arms
Yes that's a different animal all together. There are two 44 WCF AWA on Colt Forum. $768 per each. With holsters.
- Thu Sep 04, 2025 5:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: American Western Arms
- Replies: 7
- Views: 553
Re: American Western Arms
Good price , AWA Purchased ASM in Italy which made at time closest copy of Colt SAA. the AWA parts were sent to USA fir final work and genuine bone charcoal color case . Colt sued them for name PEACEKEEPER and ultimately they went out of buisness.
- Wed Sep 03, 2025 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Original Winchester 92’ rear tang screw size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 462
Re: Original Winchester 92’ rear tang screw size
Make sure its adjustable with slot .The solid die probably want change anything. Plus you will need to polish thread tops to match WRA screw too.
- Wed Sep 03, 2025 3:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Original Winchester 92’ rear tang screw size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 462
Re: Original Winchester 92’ rear tang screw size
They are 12-28 but they were designed before industry standards. Some variations exist. I would polish the screw down to Winchester diameter. Try it . If its still too tight buy an adjustable die to chase the screw until it screws in easily. Do NOT modify the Winchester receiver. Another option is b...
- Tue Sep 02, 2025 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Got the extractor from Wisners, far as I know it fits as designed? No diagrams or parts assemblies I could compare to.
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First time posting
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1677
Re: First time posting
Looks like a nice hunting set up and great photos!
- Fri Aug 29, 2025 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
I've never handled one until this one .So Im very anxious to get this one finished and on the shooting range.
- Fri Aug 29, 2025 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Ill first glue the crack Tgen I'll mill the chipped area out and grain match a piece and glue it in .Then shape it plus stain blend to existing finish.
- Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Cool interrupted thread takedown.
- Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
- Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Got it clean missing extractor which I ordered
- Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Cracked stock
- Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Re: Browning Patent Remington 24
Very dirty inside
- Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning Patent Remington 24
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2345
Browning Patent Remington 24
New project 1927 Rremington 24
- Tue Aug 26, 2025 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Im wondering if he meant takedown rifles combined with other special order features?
- Mon Aug 25, 2025 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
This rifle is the bones of an original short rifle. Very very rare. Takedown in itself only 1500-1600 made. 25-20 even rarer. Hello, I am not certain where you came up with the supposed number of Model 1892 takedown rifles were manufactured. I have been working on a research survey of the Model 189...
- Thu Aug 21, 2025 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
This rifle is the bones of an original short rifle. Very very rare. Takedown in itself only 1500-1600 made. 25-20 even rarer. There are two options. Find correct full length barrel have it shortened to match letter. You'll cut one inch from breach to match short forend. Re thread, chamber. Front cut...
- Tue Aug 19, 2025 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
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Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
The finish wear appears all the way around with concentric scratches. Consistant with steady rest use. My guess barrel was left on frame .
- Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Definatly cut , somewhat rough chamfer to crown but the giveaway is the steady rest wear on the area in front of sight.
That is a rare gun I'd be on the lookout for an original uncut barrel . But until then just shoot it.
That is a rare gun I'd be on the lookout for an original uncut barrel . But until then just shoot it.
- Sun Aug 17, 2025 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Takedowns in the 1892 are pretty rare , my guess in 25-20 even rarer. I saw one in as new condition at an old gunshop.
Owner wanted $1250 which looking back I should have bought it.
Owner wanted $1250 which looking back I should have bought it.
- Sat Aug 16, 2025 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
It's definatly an original deluxe short rifle but Im fairly certain barrel and tube were cut again. Close up of muzzle and front sight may help
The checkering is what Winchester called (I) style
The checkering is what Winchester called (I) style
- Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
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Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
The .745 dimension tells me someone cut it. Heavy barrels were not an option that I've seen or read about in 1892.
That buttplate is the hard rubber deluxe with Widows peak.
Im betting it was an original short rifle that's been shortened further due to damage .
That buttplate is the hard rubber deluxe with Widows peak.
Im betting it was an original short rifle that's been shortened further due to damage .
- Sat Aug 16, 2025 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7620
Re: 1892 25-20 take down carbine
Barrel may be cut but it does have short forend usually on short rifles. Looks like it was an original deluxe takedown at one time.
- Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Revolvers
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3827
Re: Henry Revolvers
Honestly I absolutely hate the looks , hopefully they are shooters. You know what I really would have hoped is that Anthony Imperato would have struck anouther agreement with Colt to produce the Authentic Blackpowder series revolvers.
- Wed Aug 13, 2025 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 92 learning curve
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1347
Re: 92 learning curve
One of the key features to smoothness in original 1892 is flat mainspring. The coil springs in the Rossi make it feel clunky.
Some time I'm going to convert mine to use original mainspring.
Some time I'm going to convert mine to use original mainspring.
- Mon Aug 11, 2025 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The experts all say shoot a .22
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2956
Re: The experts all say shoot a .22
I try to shoot .22 rifles every Friday when I'm off but last month or so too hot or had other projects. Last Friday first time back . Both rifles shot were not my best or even close. Felt like I couldn't settle in and caught myself not squeezing trigger. I generally only shoot offhand so you have to...
- Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 92 learning curve
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1347
Re: 92 learning curve
Once you do few times you'll be doing it in the dark 

- Sat Aug 09, 2025 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 94 30-30 SR # 4262XXX
- Replies: 10
- Views: 708
Re: Winchester 94 30-30 SR # 4262XXX
That should be one of the sintered steel receivers.My guess it will be full of porosity when welded. Careful preheat and maybe some experimenting with fillers.
- Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New scattergun
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2718
Re: New scattergun
If you go back in time the trenches of WW1 the Germans were on the receiving end of these shotguns.
- Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New scattergun
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2718
Re: New scattergun
Thanks to all, this old shotgun came out of Nebraska no telling how many game birds it took . It's been fired a lot as hammer face was dented pretty good. Still solid shooter.
- Fri Aug 08, 2025 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a new shotgun.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1620
Re: Got a new shotgun.
Real nice!