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After much saving and years of wanting, here are my 2 new acquisitions. A 1948 standard Model 71 and a S&W Model 58. Apparently I like oddball calibers lol I got the Model 71 for $1800 and the 58 for $1000, so I think I did okay. Not great deals, but just fair deals for 2021. I’ve only shot the ...

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If you didn’t get a PM from me, could you please shoot me one when you see this? I tried to send one but I’m not smart enough to know if it sent or not. It shows still in my outbox.
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The 22 long is a LR charge and case under a lighter 22 short bullet.
I think, anyway.

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I live in a rural area in north Texas (nearly in Oklahoma) and I have made it a point to ignore that ridiculous mandate 100% from the start. It should’ve went to court and been struck down immediately anyway.

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I noticed the same thing....that’s an old catalog I think. They updated the address but otherwise I bet that isn’t a current catalog.

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I’ve got 75 or so of the 158 grain ones. That doesn’t really help though.

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My Winchester 86 May not technically be a Winchester since it was built by Miroku but it sure is a nice rifle in my opinion and I’m very proud of it......
It was that or nothing for me as I couldn’t swing an original......

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Can somebody explain to me why blue dot is such an outrageous choice here? I’ve never used it and don’t know anything about it other than that it is a shotgun powder.

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Thanks guys! I knew you’d have something for me! My purpose is mostly punching holes in cans, scrap lumber, etc so accuracy doesn’t have to be great, and it doesn’t have to be super powerful, nor do I want pipsqueak loads. Just something to duplicate the power level of something off the shelf from o...

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I bought a hundred 325 grain hard cast gas check flat point bullets from GT bullets. Only problem is, I realized after I bought them I don’t have any data for 325 grain cast in either of my loading manuals. I thought I did but I don’t....and the only stuff I can find on the internet is for the Lever...

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Yeah Texas is quickly turning into a place you don’t want to be either because everybody is doing just what ol Joe is doing. Leaving a real crappy place and coming here. I’m afraid Texas is the next California.

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28. Been shooting ever since I was around 5 with my dad. Started with a Daisy .22 lr. Yes, a Daisy .22.....it was a small, single shot bolt action .22, and the only one I’ve ever even seen. Still got it. Somewhere around 12 I first took an interest in Colts and Winchesters. And here I am now, with a...

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Thank you sir! I’ll clean it up good as you suggest.

Also, I’ll look into blue dot as well. That’s one of the few powders I can find locally. Or at least could.....

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If it would work better with this particular bullet I have some IMR 3031 I guess I could use instead of the RL-15.

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I’m wanting to use 31.1 grains of Reloader 15 behind a 160 grain cast, flat nose, gas checked bullet in my 30-30. I’ve used that same load with 150 and 170 grain jacketed bullets plenty of times but I’m new to cast bullets in the 30-30. I’ve got a few other powders that may work better but I’m reall...

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I’m no lawyer, but sounds fine to me. Unless you shorten the stock, then there are some overall length issues you might run into but I’m not sure.

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I hear what you’re saying, but some of us want a Python we can carry and shoot the heck out of and not feel like we’re messing up an original. This one looks like an original, it’s a genuine Colt, it IS a Python, and factory service is readily available. If it shoots like a 1st gen, what’s not to li...

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https://www.colt.com/detail-page/colt-python-425 Anybody else excited about this? As soon as I find one it’s MINE! :D On the outside at least it looks just like the old ones. I know the action is different, but hopefully it feels like an old one also and lived up to the Python name. And also, maybe ...

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Wonder if they are going to focus on this and go under as a result in much the same way USFA went under in the pursuit of that ridiculous zip gun......

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P.S. It fits in very well in the safe next to the Colts.....

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I thought I was going to wait a while before I bought any more guns,,,,,,,but.....I found a great deal on a Winchester ‘86 EL carbine. New manufacture. It was used, but NIB and I got it for $865 OTD. Now I’ve always wanted a 45-70 and always thought about owning an EL carbine since I first saw one b...

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Was in an LGS today and found a 20 rd box of factory Winchester .348 ammo 200 gr Silvertips for $32.99. When I got to the checkout the cashier let me have them for $30 even. Did I do okay? 😁😆 Side note, I don’t have a .348, but so far I have acquired a couple boxes of cheap ammo for one, so one day ...

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Thank you for the info you guys! And for the link provided in the first post. I knew y'all would have some useful input. So, is it possible to get a 3 screw, super Blackhawk in 44 mag with a 4.5" or thereabouts barrel that was factory? I really like the looks of the square trigger guard but it ...

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Though I'm firmly a Colt man, lately I have had a strong desire for an original, unconverted, 3 screw Ruger Blackhawk. I seem to remember you know a thing or two about these....so,, 1. Are all 3 screw models also flattop? 2. How strong are they? I assume since they are Ruger they are brute strong. 3...

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I would like to become friends with the aforementioned gentleman lol

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Six I sure am excited about that trend....I'm hoping it'll start dropping the prices on old Colts, Winchesters, Sharps, etc down so the comparative youngsters like me can really indulge in collecting them.... :mrgreen: Speaking of which, I picked up a mid 60's Colt Trooper in great shape a few days ...

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Bateman think long and hard before you sell it. Prices on those are going up. Especially now that word is out starting price for a new one is around $3400 from the Colt Custom shop.

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Thank you for the input, all of you guys. You've given me much to consider. Honestly now I'm leaning toward the 1200 only because several of you have mentioned it's not highly collectible and my chance to own one won't go away if I don't buy this one. The 1200 seems more natural for me when I hold i...

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Next month when the gun fund has some money in it again I want to buy a shotgun. Initially I wanted a 12 gauge, and I had planned to get a Model 12, but....I was browsing in a shop and found a Model 1200 in 16 gauge and for some reason the idea of a 16 ga has really grown on me. So, between 2 differ...

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Those have a reputation for beating themselves to death unfortunately. They are nice rifles otherwise. I had a 742 30-06 for a while but got rid of it by trading for a nice model 700 ehile it was still working correctly. I figure I came out way ahead. Not that I'm insulting your rifle at all...pleas...

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In fact, here's my newest one....
Came with a JayPee safety holster which is cool....but buggers the hell out of the trigger guard the way the metal catch is designed do I don't intend to ever use it.....

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Hey Six, no love for the original Troopers and 3-5-7's?
I've got a couple of the original, non mkiii Troopers in .38 and I really like them and think they are high quality guns. Surely there's one or two hanging around your place....

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Definitely a lot of Colts. But as much as I love Colts, and I've got several, commemoratives do absolutely nothing for me.

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$25 is the going rate here, which seems fair. Don't know if that is per serial or not though. Only ever done one at a time.

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Yeah you guys aren't very good friends at all! Lol

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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/812953849

This looks to be pretty good deal and I don't have an OMM in my collection but I just can't spend any more money on guns right now. So please help and remove the temptation for me!

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Anybody know much about this model? I know it was made from the late 30s to the late 50s. I found one for sale locally that I've taken a liking to in 12 gauge in good shape for $795. I say good shape, mechanically it is but the finish looks like that if a well used but cared for field gun. That pric...

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Well, that's out of my price range anyway, BUT....without examining that in person there's no way I'd drop that kind of coin on it. I'd really want to go over all the markings, box, etc very well.

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If he means "American Eagle" that is a Federal product...

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Thanks for the responses. I knew you guys would set me straight. Sounds like the article is mostly correct!

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https://www.wearethemighty.com/gear-tech/m-16-bureaucratic-downgrade?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 I know this is completely unrelated to lever guns, but this article popped up in my newsfeed on Facebook so I read it and I'm not so sure that a lot of what's in here isn't stuff. At least based off some ...

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Thanks guys! Grizz, I have finally given up on finding good deals around town in shops. Most shop owners see a Colt and assume that no matter what it is that it is worth a mint. Beat to hell Police Positives are worth $500 in their opinion. So I have started buying online. Eventually I fear I will g...

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haha thank you Doc! I'm glad I'm not the only one suffering with this inability to get rid of a gun just because i have another like it lol The best part is, my girlfriend knows I have an obsession with Colts and the other night I was telling her about the dilemma I'm in. She just told me I should p...

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Since my last post the herd has grown some. I got a good deal on the 6" Official Police at a LGS, but it had some ugly target grips on it. I like my stuff to be as it came from the factory so I started looking for grips. Let me tell you, original E frame Colt service grips are NOT as cheap as y...

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Colt Trooper 38sp w/Critical Defense hollowpoints or a Colt Lawman 357 mag also loaded with 38sp Critical Defense. They live next to each other beside the bed so whiceve rI get my hand on first.

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Thanks y'all! I thought it was still the way it used to be and a host was required. Guess I'm behind the times lol

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Well guys, I've been on the Leverguns forum for years and as a result now I'm fully addicted to Colts and Winchesters. My collection is very meager so far, but I'm still proud of it and so I wanted to share some pics with you all. I think the next addition to my collection will likely be a 6" O...

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Title says it all. I've got several Colts I want to show off but don't have a hosting site so I was hoping somebody might be generous enough to upload them for me if I emailed them.

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Thank you for forgetting, Wm. Haha
These original Troopers don't seem to get much attention so I'm sure there's another one out there to be had at a good price for you. I'll update on this one tomorrow as it's supposed to arrive then.

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