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by awp101
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

Hawkeye, I'm looking at Dragoon pistols. :mrgreen: One of my interests is the Napoleonic Wars. And that tends to include weapons that stuck around and saw service after they had been "officially" replaced. These two particular pistols were technically from the American Revolution era but h...
by awp101
Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Re: Flintlock nomenclature question

A-ha! Thanks! :mrgreen:

The quote is from a website that has replicas for sale but the used two different angles on two different pistols so I compare them side by side to find the difference they were talking about.
by awp101
Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flintlock nomenclature question
Replies: 14
Views: 1317

Flintlock nomenclature question

What is the thimble?
A close up of the top of the barrel, shows the thinner, plainer stock of the light dragoon, compared to the earlier,heavy model with the swell
in the lower thimble area.
Thanks! :mrgreen:
by awp101
Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3367

Re: Need prayers for those around me...

awp101, If you are really sincere and ask the Father through Jesus to take the tobacco addiction off of you, he will do so. Prayers offered up for you... Been doin' that for a little over 6 months now. It's been 3 months or so since smoking quit being enjoyable so I figured I'd better take the hint...
by awp101
Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New (to me) Killer 12 Gage BP pop gun!
Replies: 10
Views: 684

Re: New (to me) Killer 12 Gage BP pop gun!

Roundballs? I'm thinking nails and anything else that can be used for grape... :twisted:

PM inbound
by awp101
Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need prayers for those around me...
Replies: 34
Views: 3367

Need prayers for those around me...

And probably more than a few for myself. :lol: Tomorrow I start taking Chantix to quit smoking. 20 years, a pack a day the last 10 or so. With just about everything else I've tried I'm so irritable by the second or third day I can't even stand to be around me, much less anyone else... :shock: :lol:
by awp101
Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2594

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem

bsa, I'm going to give that a shot this weekend! :mrgreen: Under high magnification I can see where the first couple of threads of the screw might be bunged. Not sure how I did that but it may have happened when I assembled the trigger and trigger spring incorrectly and the screw got cross threaded.
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sprechen Sie Deutsch herr abriss mann?
Replies: 6
Views: 764

Re: Sprechen Sie Deutsch herr abriss mann?

Cool! I think I've still got a book in Swiss around here somewhere and I know I've got a "folder" of pencil sketches that's either in German or Swiss. I'll have to find them and get pics...
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sinus's
Replies: 20
Views: 1848

Re: Sinus's

Years ago an old gent I worked with pulling greenchain in a sawmill gave me some good advise at the time. Get a pint of cheap 100 proof whiskey, drink the whole bottle in a short period of time. It wont cure the sinus trouble but you wont give a darn if you have it or not! http://www.mausercentral....
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To the People of Texas
Replies: 8
Views: 940

Re: To the People of Texas

A day late but... It was March 6, 1836. On that fateful day, Davy Crockett woke up and rose from his bunk on the main floor of the Alamo . He then walked up to the observation post along the west wall of this fort. William B. Travis and Jim Bowie were already there, looking out over the top of the w...
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check: Browning A5 16ga - IT'S ALIVE!
Replies: 29
Views: 2163

Re: Price check: Browning A5 16ga - IT'S ALIVE!

Pete44ru wrote:.

BTW - FWIW, it's SN says your A5 dates from mid-1938...................



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Thanks!

GK, it's not a Sweet 16 but it is pretty sweet... :mrgreen:
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2594

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem

Fastenal was suggested as a source for a tap and there's a location not far from me. I may take the screw and the (empty) trigger guard in and see what they say.

Too bad your stuff is in NM but neither one of us is! :lol:
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spanish Destroyer carbines?
Replies: 28
Views: 2156

Re: Spanish Destroyer carbines?

3leggedturtle wrote:Or if you want a real project. Read on another forumn, about a gentleman converting a CZ 22Hornet bolt action into a 30 Carbine.
If I had a full machine shop and the time and talent, there's all kinds of projects I'd tackle! :mrgreen:
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check: Browning A5 16ga - IT'S ALIVE!
Replies: 29
Views: 2163

Re: Price check: Browning A5 16ga - IT'S ALIVE!

It is going to beat the snot out of you. The line of people that want to beat the snot out of me starts with my wife (or maybe my sister since she's known me longer and no, they aren't the same person... :lol: ) and forms to the left. Why shouldn't I add inanimate objects to that list? :mrgreen: Th...
by awp101
Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2594

Re: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem

I think a milling machine would be appropriate. Oh boy, I love it when someone volunteers! :lol: Here's the info I got at the ASSRA forum: I measured the Cadet trigger screw and found the thread pitch is 36 TPI. The diameter is a couple thousands larger than a No. 6 screw. Now I need to figure out ...
by awp101
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spanish Destroyer carbines?
Replies: 28
Views: 2156

Re: Spanish Destroyer carbines?

For $400 I'd be looking for another 30/30, 357 or a couple of Handi-rifles to send to Jesse O. to be rebored to 35-30/30 and or 375 Win. For 4 bills I'd have the .357, .45-70 Buffalo Classic and maybe .22H barrels ordered and my Handi on the way to Ilion (I think) to be fitted... Which would still ...
by awp101
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2
Replies: 24
Views: 2594

Martini Cadet trigger screw problem UPDATE 2

Well, I thought I had the major problems licked when I got the original barrel installed (finally) on the project Cadet. I was wrong. :roll: The trigger wouldn't set when the lever was worked even though nothing appeared to be altered. Finally figured out I didn't have the trigger spring and trigger...
by awp101
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spanish Destroyer carbines?
Replies: 28
Views: 2156

Re: Spanish Destroyer carbines?

OK, this is going to take some serious thought. I called this morning and they still have it but it's tagged $399. They did say they have wiggle room, but not how much. I have some trading fodder but I'm not sure I want to use it for this. Parts are near unobtainium (certainly extractors from what I...
by awp101
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price check: Browning A5 16ga - IT'S ALIVE!
Replies: 29
Views: 2163

Re: Price check: Browning A5 16ga - IT'S ALIVE!

Got a new firing pin and friction ring set last summer, installed it last fall and finally made it to the range with some mixed Remington 2 3/4" shells Monday. Success and major fun! :mrgreen: Now the $64 question is do I want to cut this barrel (remember, no collector value to it anyway) or ge...
by awp101
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sinus's
Replies: 20
Views: 1848

Re: Sinus's

The steroids, usually Medrol Dosepak or the generic, or prednisone, are ok for short term, but they can cause some unpleasant side effects. High blood sugar, insomnia, rage, agitation, nervousness, and irritability are all very common with steroids Interesting. I finished up a round of prednisone l...
by awp101
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spanish Destroyer carbines?
Replies: 28
Views: 2156

Re: Spanish Destroyer carbines?

they fall into the Ruger 77/357 category of 'hmmm'. That's kind of my thinking. Not as much whomp-um as the .357 but not as much cash either. For some reason the idea of this thing and a scope appeal to me. Fiocchi (IIRC) still loads for it, there's surplus out there, 9x23 Win cases can be used to ...
by awp101
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Green Mountain Rifle Barrels
Replies: 15
Views: 2120

Re: Green Mountain Rifle Barrels

3855 wrote:I have not used Green Mountain barrels in other applications but can certainly vouch for the quality of their 22 barrels.

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Same here and great shooting 3855!
by awp101
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spanish Destroyer carbines?
Replies: 28
Views: 2156

Re: Spanish Destroyer carbines?

I want to say $250 or $350. I'd say that's high for what it is, but it's simply not something you see around here. I don't recall seeing any at the shows over the past 10 years or so and this particular shop deals heavily with surplus firearms and it's the first one I've seen there that I can recall...
by awp101
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spanish Destroyer carbines?
Replies: 28
Views: 2156

Spanish Destroyer carbines?

Anyone here ever had one? Thoughts? Local shop had one last time I was in and AFAIK it's the only one I've actually ever handled. I've been doing some reading up on them and am intrigued. Ammo is out there to be had for decent money and it can be reloaded with 9x19 dies. Is it worth going back to lo...
by awp101
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sprechen Sie Deutsch herr abriss mann?
Replies: 6
Views: 764

Re: Sprechen Sie Deutsch herr abriss mann?

From what I can make out it's some kind of German advanced mathematics book published in 1890 or 1896 (kind of hard to tell).

I sprecht ein bisschen aber das ist alles. And I read even less than I speak. 5 semesters of High School well spent, eh? :lol:
by awp101
Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard Core Hunting picture
Replies: 12
Views: 1273

Re: Hard Core Hunting picture

I want the body, engine and maybe frame for my own hard core project... :twisted:

A very cool picture! :mrgreen:
by awp101
Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel vise and receiver wrench
Replies: 18
Views: 2783

Re: Barrel vise and receiver wrench

Just a word to the wise.

However big you think you need it, add another 1" all the way around! Also, 1/4" all thread is a bit weak for this application... :o

I ain't sayin' I found all this out the hard way but.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
by awp101
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel vise and receiver wrench
Replies: 18
Views: 2783

Re: Barrel vise and receiver wrench

Thanks Marc, you and 3855 have given me some very good ideas to work with.
by awp101
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have never seen ammo supply this bad
Replies: 35
Views: 2244

Re: Have never seen ammo supply this bad

Ok, Andrew, if you don't mind, would you help me off my soap box please. :mrgreen: Of course! Always glad to help my elders! Will you be needing just the cane or the full walker? :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: damienph, Was not soap boxish to me at all. I thought it to be well reasoned, thought out an...
by awp101
Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have never seen ammo supply this bad
Replies: 35
Views: 2244

Re: Have never seen ammo supply this bad

So is anyone seeing a run on BP or is it just the smokeless powders, etc?
by awp101
Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barrel vise and receiver wrench
Replies: 18
Views: 2783

Re: Barrel vise and receiver wrench

The second photo shows the barrel vise with the barrel clamped in it. The vise is made from 7/8" steel plate. The clamping bolts are 1/2" fine thread all thread. The opening between the bolts is 3". I coat the maple blocks with rosin before I clamp the barrel in place. The vise is at...
by awp101
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wondering about Canada's cartridges of historical note
Replies: 20
Views: 3879

Re: wondering about Canada's cartridges of historical note

I just wanna know if there's anything cooler than a .577 Snyder Probably not.... http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/Perry1943/snidemp.jpg Please make it stop Perry! I thought I had a chance at a Snider-Enfield. ID'd it and everything for the shop because the counter guy and I were talking about...
by awp101
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well I guess I'm a primitive life form
Replies: 29
Views: 1586

Re: well I guess I'm a primitive life form

OK, I'll bite. Who is Petzal?

2nd, that was Zumbo. And after being dismissed from just about every outlet that used his work due to pressure from gun owners, he "saw the light"... :roll:
by awp101
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14ga shotgun question
Replies: 16
Views: 1659

Re: 14ga shotgun question

Thanks guys! :mrgreen: I'm still rounding up info. I've seen where the action is strong enough for .219 Zipper, .225 Win and the like but I don't know that for sure. I'm also not 100% all of the MkIII's were converted from M-H rifles. As long as they were in production I would imagine there were som...
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14ga shotgun question
Replies: 16
Views: 1659

Re: 14ga shotgun question

12ga is .72 and shoots a .69 RB + patch I've never heard of a 14ga. History of the Martini Greener MK111 Police shotgun These guns have a remarkable history as they evolved from the British Martini Henry of Zulu war fame. It was manufactured by W.W. Greener one of the most legendary arms factories ...
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 14ga shotgun question
Replies: 16
Views: 1659

14ga shotgun question

Every so often I see the Greener 14ga shotguns built on Martini frames come up for sale. I know some were a plain 14ga and some used a special round with a ring around the primer and a modified firing pin for use by native troops and guards. The firing pin mod is "easy" to undo from what I...
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ninja Trainer :-)
Replies: 20
Views: 1264

Re: Ninja Trainer :-)

BlaineG wrote:I might be easy, but, I'm not cheap :twisted: :twisted:
That's what I tell them at the shop along with "I can't be bought but I can be bribed!". :lol:
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recently deleted topic... (Forum behavior)
Replies: 39
Views: 231972

Re: Recently deleted topic... (Forum behavior)

I'll read up at stormfront. There's a big clue right there of the type of poster you're dealing with... Yes, do a search and see if that is the sort of thing you like... Every so often one of those types would show up on the military style rifle forums I used to frequent. They're about as useful as...
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Telling on myself
Replies: 23
Views: 1186

Re: Telling on myself

Well that's embarrassing for sure, but I thought you were going to tell us about a kaaboom! Thank God it didn't come to that, and thank God you're safe to pass on a lesson to us. Amen to that! Glad your digits (and other important parts) are still attached and in one piece! A .444 will chamber in a...
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Different .44 Special
Replies: 22
Views: 1163

Re: A Different .44 Special

awp101 wrote:Well, I wouldn't mind a concealed hammer .44 Special.... :wink:
Durn my hide, I shouldn't have gone digging around...:
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Charter Arms Bulldog On Duty
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Different .44 Special
Replies: 22
Views: 1163

Re: A Different .44 Special

I stumled across this, while surfing this AM - one of Charter's new revolver finishes, even stamped "Tiger" on the bbl. http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss292/camosteve243/44sp_zpsaa9154ea.jpg I almost didn't see it. ;) . :mrgreen: . Nothing I can't fix with the bead blaster at work...:...
by awp101
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recently deleted topic... (Forum behavior)
Replies: 39
Views: 231972

Re: Recently deleted topic... (Forum behavior)

JcJ78 wrote:I'll read up at stormfront.
There's a big clue right there of the type of poster you're dealing with...
by awp101
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wayback machine
Replies: 13
Views: 1771

Re: Wayback machine

No, I'm not talking about Sherman and Mr. Peabody, but you youngsters in your mid-50s and younger can move along now. Easy there old timer, at your age we don't need you taking a spill getting off that soap-box... :wink: FWIW I grew up on music like that. I don't recall that exact song but I rememb...
by awp101
Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 3
Replies: 35
Views: 2934

Re: Trapdoor resurrection and idea thread - update 2

Thanks guys, I'll try Ace. You know, the friendly place... :lol: Or do they still use that slogan? Here's the firing pin strikes. The center one was fired in either a Marlin 1895CB or NEF Buffalo Classic: IMG_3905.JPG Not sure if I'll call this one Thor or Thor Jr. Depends on how my next project goe...
by awp101
Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey OldWin!
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Re: Hey OldWin!

Here's a fun variation:
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:mrgreen:
by awp101
Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey OldWin!
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Hey OldWin!

OldWin wrote:"Oh Bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
Your sig line reminded me of a pic I have...
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:mrgreen:
by awp101
Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR-15's just can't tolerate 'dirty' conditions...
Replies: 9
Views: 1063

Re: AR-15's just can't tolerate 'dirty' conditions...

nemhed wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhGih7eWI3E

AR-15 VS AK-47, Solved Once and For All!
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by awp101
Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I just crossed the line into gun crankdom...
Replies: 8
Views: 898

Re: I think I just crossed the line into gun crankdom...

Mmmmmm, nice rifles guys! :mrgreen: 3leggedturtle, I've had 2-3 Contenders/Encores over the years (pistol and carbine) and try as I might I just can't warm up to them. I can't deny their handiness or utility (especially when you want to try a new caliber "on the cheap") but they just don't...
by awp101
Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I just crossed the line into gun crankdom...
Replies: 8
Views: 898

I think I just crossed the line into gun crankdom...

I've been pondering different scenarios for an Martini Cadet receiver and barrel I have. The barrel is still the original .310 but is rough externally. I've been thinking about having it turned into a .22 Hornet since one of my "dream rifles" is a .22H Cadet. Last night I took a good look ...
by awp101
Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35/30 or 35/30-30
Replies: 47
Views: 37523

Re: 35/30 or 35/30-30

Hmmm, this sounds like it might be an interesting project for someone with a Savage 340 (IIRC) in .30-30. Would that action handle it though?

Must resist... :twisted: :mrgreen: