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IIRC, a gov't property Ithaca should have parkerized slide release and safety, (both hammer block and grip). Also, Ithaca WWII guns were the 3rd least produced, after Rem-UMC & Singer. Ithaca (M1911-A1): (Return to top) Ithaca started production in December of 1942 and was the only established ...

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Leupold Detacho rings and base, not for sale for years. Jeff Cooper talked about the handiness. Sweet ol school mount.

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And you also have the true stories of brown bear being killed with a .22 LR. For every story that you can come up with mouse caliber pistol that failed in defensive shoot out's, one can post huge beasts being killed with what is perceived as inadequate calibers. African poachers successfully taking...

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Hey Griff, any updates on the 45 ACP levergun?

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Hey Griff, any updates on your rifle? I love 45 ACP leverguns!

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Thanks for the update. Keep us posted.

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Hey Griff, any updates on your rifle? I love 45 ACP leverguns!

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Good on you bro! Jackson is one lucky dog to find a home with a big heart.

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Griff, thanks for the reply. Ponder is a few miles down the road, that is good news. The TD does not have the full mag conversion. I did not like the way it used a large button on the outside of the forearm.

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Griff, love the 45 ACP in a lever gun. DRC made my 1894 in 45 ACP. Do you think that the 1873 in 45 Colt with a new Cowboy carrier could be the way to go? Any gunsmiths you could recommend?
Can't wait to hear how yours ends up.

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claybob86 wrote:
Palmtreee wrote:David Clay of DRC can make you a 45 ACP lever, mine loves 200 grain SWC just like my 1911's.
Hey, Palmtree, very cool looking rifle there! Is the steel really green like it looks in the picture?

Deep royal blue. Just cellphone pic.

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Our favorite, tradtional leverguns were designed around rimmed cartridges, and still work best that way.. Lots of non-traditional alterations can be made to them, to allow them to accept rimless rounds, for example, but there isn't enough interest in the process to make it commercially viable.. Tra...

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Dave made the conversion about 2 years ago. I leather work as a hobby so I wanted a butt cuff that carries a 1911 mag for my 1911 or ammo for the 1894. Very well done! What was the cost of the conversion itself? I am not sure what he charges anymore, Dave has started his new company here in North T...

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Dave made the conversion about 2 years ago. I leather work as a hobby so I wanted a butt cuff that carries a 1911 mag for my 1911 or ammo for the 1894.

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David Clay of DRC can make you a 45 ACP lever, mine loves 200 grain SWC just like my 1911's.

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Count me in! Thank you for the chance at a great book.

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In Texas we love um, we think ours is the best.

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Glad to hear that everything went well today. Keep your chin up Jack.

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A friend of mine just finished building one. He's currently working the kinks out, then he sez, he'll put some lipstick on the pig. I'd heard stories of attempts to make the .45ACP work in a levergun for years... and if anyone had showed me a functioning, reliable example, I would already have one....

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FWiedner wrote:I could be persuaded to change my mind...

(I drool as a result of Palmtree's photo submission)

Sorry, you have to stick to your word. You can get a copy cat like the C45S. Imitation is the best form of flattery.

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Shooting my favorite load of a 200 grain H&G #68 SWC in my lever, 1911's and Smith 625's is joy for me. I love the 45 ACP. It is hard to explain, I guess it like telling someone why I still ride a motorcycle everyday. Thank you for posting the article!!! http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/pa...

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Thanks for all the replies, I am going to check out the Lee and the Lyman.

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Anyone use a 250 gr lead mold for the 45 ACP? I would like to find one that I can run in my 1911's, 625's and Marlin DRC 1894.

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rjohns94 wrote:Did DRC do the take down also? where did you get the Leather cuff made? excellent looking rifle. what finish is on it?

DRC did the whole rifle, finish is high gloss blue. I made the buttcuff to hold an eight round Wilson #47D magazine for my 1911.
Thanks for the kind words.

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bigbore442001 wrote:That take down looks wonderful. I like it for some reason. Personally I would have one in 44 magnum since it is one of my favorite rounds.

Love the 44 but you can't shoot that out of a 1911. The 1911 is my favorite.

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That's interesting. I know some might balk at the very idea and it would not be my own first choice, but one may find oneself in a situation where one has to use what one has. If it's running right and you are practiced up, you could have an edge over an aggressor who is likely as not "putting...

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Relax, did you see that?

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Sounds good, what city in NE Texas are you going to be at? Stand hunting or stalk?
Regards

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Mike D. do you have any contact information for Bryan Macon? I have an 1886 that I would like to change from a Curved buttplate to a shotgun style myself. Looking forward to seeing your project done.
Regards

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I need more info. Who is DRC? When did they start converting them to .45 ACP? HOW do they convert them? Can I shoot it? I'll supply the ammo. Joe I had DRC make the conversion up, It was a basic 1894 45Colt. BBl was cut to 16 1/2'', 45 ACP chamber, takedown, scout rail, DRC trigger, large loop leve...

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Nice touch having a mag pouch for his 1911 too. How many rounds does you tube mag hold? I made the butt cuff to hold an eight round mag for the 1911 cause I am a huge 1911 junkie. The mag tube should hold ten rounds with the 16 1/2" bbl. I had David Clay work the chamber to feed my favorite 45...

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Sorry but you can't buy 33wcf rounds(that I know of) but they are very easy to make from 45-70 brass. I will form some for you if you have a way of reloading them. If you want to just shoot it a couple times I've got some loaded and ready to go. I'll gladly send you a couple just to get the old gir...

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Picked up my 45 ACP today and snapped a few pics. I have a busy schedule for the next few weeks so a range date might be on the back burner. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/palmtreee/photo-1.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/palmtreee/photo-4.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e22...

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It is an 1886 lightweight takedown made in 1920 in 33WCF. Can you tell me were to get 33WCF rounds? I have no collector value attached to this rifle.

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I am looking for a gunsmith that would be able to rebore my 1886 from 33WCF to 45-70. Is there anyone that has used a gunsmith in the past that they could recommend. Thank you for help.

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I vote for a stainless Marlin 39TDS with DRC peep sights and no cross bolt safety.
Sweetness.

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I have a 40lb roll of roofing lead that a friend in contruction gave me, Is it okay to melt for bullets? Anyone ever use it?
Thank for the help.

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Thank you Pete44RU, I called Turnbull and they do not sell one or make one. So I will give MVA a call today.
Gotta have a peep sight!

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Thanks for the reply! Great news.
Regards

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I would like to install one on a USRA Winchester in 45-70 instead of lyman or marbles receiver sight. Does anyone know if re-production is currently being made or a good place to find one?

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I spoke to him last Friday about a rifle I have getting some work done.
This is the number that I use: 817-783-6099
Hope that helps.

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DRC 45-70

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DRC is converting a Marlin 1894 from 45 Colt to 45 ACP for me right now, it should be done soon. I will post some pics when I get it.

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The way that I found works for me is to place graph paper over the object that is to be covered in leather and fold the edges of the paper and trace the area and add a 1/4" for the stitch area. you can play around and make the changes needed. The good news is of you save the template, you will ...

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Thank you for the replies, I think looking for a trade is my best option.

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4t5 wrote:Did you ask them how much to convert it?, their prices for work seem very reasonable.

$300 bucks was the price. Way to steep in my book.

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Called Marlin today to get a trigger guard plate for the pistol grip to straight grip conversion that I am going to do to my Marlin 410. I was informed that they do not sell the part and the gun has to be sent to Marlin for the conversion. Anyone know where I could get the part?

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Thanks for the help, now I have a burn rate to work with. Keep an eye out for any WMR loads for the .264 if you can.

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I have a few pounds of WMR, Winchester Magnum Rifle powder that I would like to load some 120 grain Speer bullets over. The problem is that I can't find a load listed with WMR powder. Does anyone have an old loading manual or a good load for the 264 they would like to share. I have the Ken Waters' ...

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I have a few pounds of WMR, Winchester Magnum Rifle powder that I would like to load some 120 grain Speer bullets over. The problem is that I can't find a load listed with WMR powder. Does anyone have an old loading manual or a good load for the 264 they would like to share.

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