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by Pat C
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Re: Interesting question for black powder shooters

Loaded up five more cartridges this morning same as last time.Pyrodex RS filled to within 1/8" or so of top .Just using hand tools ,case mouth expander I made and ball starter. Pushed the pulled 146 grain lead bullets down gently to the exposed band. Used my hand crimper. Again no burn rings on...
by Pat C
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scam alert
Replies: 3
Views: 132

Re: Scam alert

I get bogus emails all the time that say , thanks for your purchase here is your PP invoice. With a link .
by Pat C
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1731

Re: Good old flattop

I really like the black checkered original grips I think I may try to find me a shooter this year sometime.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Some of the old Iver Johnson adds
by Pat C
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Re: Interesting question for black powder shooters

Answered my own question ,NO black powder cartridge does not leave burn rings around chambers. At least not Pyrodex.
by Pat C
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Found four slugs
by Pat C
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

All rounds went through wood target backing and hit 1" thick rubber con Conveyor backing. I found one lying below. I'll look for others later.
by Pat C
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

That was six o'clock hold at 15 ,shoots really high to sights.
by Pat C
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Pulled bullets and loaded 5 test rounds , filled case with Pyrodex RS to within 3/16 .Just enough for light compression. Had to make a crimp tool as I don't reload. Bored hole in R6 cable crimper. To .380 with .375 at edge. Worked perfect. Eyeballed the loads but as you see shot excellent 15 yards h...
by Pat C
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1731

Re: Good old flattop

Yeah has that nice plum frame blue .People complained about it originally so much Ruger put a notice out .They would attempt to reblue but no guarantees it would be better. Blaming it on tge 4140 casting.Today people go nuts over the color.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good old flattop
Replies: 31
Views: 1731

Re: Good old flattop

Yeah ,I like it a lot . One of these days stars will align and I'll own one.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got a Flat Band
Replies: 4
Views: 407

Re: Finally got a Flat Band

I believe those are Judd's sling swivels I have a set somewhere. 50's,60's maybe not 100% Screw holes added for side peep. Still a nice old as found deer rifle from the day.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I lost my willie
Replies: 19
Views: 1378

Re: I lost my willie

Beautiful animal, sorry to here this.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aluminum receivers
Replies: 10
Views: 844

Re: Aluminum receivers

That's right I saw earlier post here about it , the case hardened finish one was steel IIRC.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aluminum receivers
Replies: 10
Views: 844

Re: Aluminum receivers

Haven't seen any of those, what's the model called ?
by Pat C
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt 1872 Open Top
Replies: 10
Views: 816

Re: Colt 1872 Open Top

Part of the barrel forging .
by Pat C
Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 484

Re: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge

Group size measured center to center max spread any target.
by Pat C
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 484

Re: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge

Bill in Oregon wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:47 pm Excellent! Darn, that Rossi looks nice. What is it capable of when benched?
Here was a 25 yard 10 shot group sitting with rifle resting on bag on top of sawhorse.With CCI HV ammo
by Pat C
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 484

Re: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge

Don't even have a bench to see. Usually rimfires I only shoot from position. It's a shooter I can guarantee that. I may build one soon and report back.
by Pat C
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 484

25 yard standing offhand rimfire challenge

Every month we have this challenge on Hawk's BR Forum with economy rifles only chambered in 22 Rimfire calibers. Open sights or fixed power scope. Standing offhand to build shooting skill /stamina.
by Pat C
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchesters
Replies: 18
Views: 1106

Re: New To Me Winchesters

Yeah both are both high condition and the semi deluxe very desirable . Good taste.
by Pat C
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New To Me Winchesters
Replies: 18
Views: 1106

Re: New To Me Winchesters

Very clean classic 1894's ,wonderful!
by Pat C
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Re: Interesting question for black powder shooters

The burn ring of discoloration you see on all cartridge revolvers .Which is a result of carbon . I've never noticed it on any cap n ball revolvers after cleaning. Never fired black powder cartridges though and was wondering if it gave same effect as smokeless.
by Pat C
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting question for black powder shooters
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Interesting question for black powder shooters

When firing black powder cartridge revolvers ,does the cylinder still get the burn rings around chamber mouths?
by Pat C
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Your second model is about the best one I've seen inside. The third model is the ideal shooter. It will have cylinder locking notches like a Smith & Wesson. It was proofed for smokeless. Plus, the owl head will be oriented in a different direction than the 1st and second models. Bob 400px-Iver_...
by Pat C
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

I'll probably load up some black powder rounds for mine soon. See what it will do.
by Pat C
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally joined the SAA club
Replies: 15
Views: 1036

Re: Finally joined the SAA club

One of the biggest mistakes I've made trading,selling the three I had. Nickel 5 1/2 44-40, Blue cased 4 3/4 44-40 , Blue/ cased 5 1/2 45 I ordered from Custom Shop. I'll get anouther when time and money is right.
by Pat C
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

I'll be lucky to see those fine sights ,man they are tiny.
I'll get small hole gage and get exact measurement and slug bore to see.I just did a quick check with dial calipers.
by Pat C
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Definatly a 2nd model and black powder rated.It has Q code under grips .Interestingly the trigger guard is one digit off.All other numbers match grip. Mistake I guess as you can tell it is original untouched . It does look like it went in and out of a holster and possible stored in one. Since some c...
by Pat C
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accidentally won another rolling Block
Replies: 34
Views: 2498

Re: Accidentally won another rolling Block

Looks like a dandy rifle to shoot! Anxious to see it.
by Pat C
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

There is a lot of conflicting info online. I'm thinking this one is 2nd model right before smokeless rating. I'll pull grips tomorrow see.
by Pat C
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Thanks, I'm pretty tickled specially since it was $145
by Pat C
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

It definatly appears to be a transitional model , based on what I've read it is indeed black powder only. Need to pull grips see if it has flat mainspring . The direction the Owl is facing is of the black piwder era guns. I have a box of smokeless I can pull bullets and dump powder replace it with b...
by Pat C
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Re: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

Interesting, it appears untouched . Tight and smooth like a new gun. Couple scab areas on barrel I need to work on.
But finish is brilliant just flaked.
by Pat C
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's
Replies: 22
Views: 1528

Anybody know Iver Johnson owl head 38's

I picked up a really nice 38 break top Iver Johnson owl head .
Trying to figure out model and if it's blackpowder only.
It may be unfired as bore and cylinder show no signs of being fired.
Charcoal blue is flaking and corrosion from being stored on holster maybe .it's like new.
by Pat C
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
Replies: 11
Views: 714

Re: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?

I built plastic models ,then melted the plastic with lighter and blue them up with fire crackers for simulated wrecks :lol:
by Pat C
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt Walker question ...
Replies: 34
Views: 2394

Re: Colt Walker question ...

A leather thong around barrel I have seen before.
by Pat C
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enemy at the Gates (movie) Firearms Review
Replies: 4
Views: 355

Re: Enemy at the Gates (movie) Firearms Review

That's a fairly good movie, got one of the last authentic PU sniper rifles imported back in 2013 . Once Russians invaded Crimea that was the end of Russian importation .

One I have was inspected at Tula Arsenal in 2013 and been in long term storage since WW2. Just about new condition.
by Pat C
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great photo
Replies: 3
Views: 366

Great photo

Been posted before on Colt Forum but pretty cool photo
G.I. with Two recovered blackpowder SAA Colts
by Pat C
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best offhand group fired by me 29B
Replies: 8
Views: 383

Re: Best offhand group fired by me 29B

I tell ya I have two Savage 29 early and this 29B 1951 both have perfect bores and are tack drivers . These are cheap rifles ,pinned barrels but bores are brilliant shiney with fairly wide lands.

The sights are key , the bead and shallow rear notch makes a precision consistent aim.
by Pat C
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best offhand group fired by me 29B
Replies: 8
Views: 383

Best offhand group fired by me 29B

Took the 29B back out today ,fired two 10 shot groups All 20 shots in the red but second group was near one hole .Fired offhand at 20 yards.
by Pat C
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney
Replies: 7
Views: 398

Re: RIP: Legendary U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Mawhinney

Sadly he chose to end his own life , so many veterans never get the help they deserve and try to hide what they are feeling inside ,even from family.

Sad end to an American Legend
Prayers for his family.

Rest in Peace
by Pat C
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860
Replies: 10
Views: 443

Re: Civil War conicals in the Colt 1860

Nice shooting ,I'd say it would trickey loading these
by Pat C
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The GForce 1892 Copy in 357
Replies: 19
Views: 1896

Re: The GForce 1892 Copy in 357

More than likely just chemical dip finish.Thats how all the Italian color cased finishes are. Real cyanide color case is pretty dangerous stuff .

For the life of me out of all the 1892 copies not one copy is dead ringer for the original. Not even close.

The Chiappa is close
by Pat C
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 336 Day
Replies: 17
Views: 923

Re: 336 Day

Nice time and good post ,don't get much better.
by Pat C
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington #4 32 Rimfire
Replies: 7
Views: 402

Re: Remington #4 32 Rimfire

Thanks too all,pretty happy with it .Best one I've personally came across. Bore is as nice as they come , inside had caked grease from when new . If it's been fired it couldn't have been more that few times .
by Pat C
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington #4 32 Rimfire
Replies: 7
Views: 402

Remington #4 32 Rimfire

Remington #4 32 Rimfire fairly decent condition with mint bore. Has a lot of nice color case and blue ,near mint wood.
Probably have to make ammo from machined brass and ramhet blanks. Ammo is about $150 a box :shock:
by Pat C
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'll miss Toby Keith....
Replies: 13
Views: 779

Re: I'll miss Toby Keith....

RIP. Too young for sure.
by Pat C
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction
Replies: 22
Views: 1688

Re: Winchester Ranger .22 Leveraction

It is anodized made from solid billet I confirmed from Winchester in email ,first shipments April/May
by Pat C
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder how long it would take
Replies: 16
Views: 946

Re: Wonder how long it would take

The chamber is fairly clean best photo I could get with dental mirror as you can see heavily pitted throat with no signs of any rifling until nearly half way through barrel . My guess leaking gas and bullet tumble is killing it from start. .315/.316 is what cases measure after firing. The Winchester...