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by Bruce Scott
Mon May 16, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar total eclipse. . . anyone BTDT...?
Replies: 9
Views: 830

Re: Solar total eclipse. . . anyone BTDT...?

I experienced one in October 1976. As I recall it lasted for about five minutes and became fully dark for some of that time. It started around 4.30 in the afternoon and my dog, kenneled outside, went off to bed as it darkened. He was quite surprised when it dawned again a few minutes later. The medi...
by Bruce Scott
Sun May 01, 2022 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No comment. But I'll listen.
Replies: 9
Views: 1026

Re: No comment. But I'll listen.

"Chiappa Firearms’ 1892 is a true reproduction, with some parts being interchangeable with an original 1892 . Metal parts are precision made on modern CNC equipment, while the beautiful wood stocks are hand finished and crafted for a perfect metal to wood fit. Chiappa manufactures models to su...
by Bruce Scott
Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anzac Day 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 530

Re: Anzac Day 2022

My father was a Rat of Tobruk - 2/32nd Aust Inf Bn, AIF - later WIA in New Guinea.
by Bruce Scott
Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grizzlies and the 30-30
Replies: 165
Views: 59161

Re: Grizzlies and the 30-30

In 1953 Bella Twin took a record Grizzly with a single shot Cooey rifle firing 22 longs. https://www.ammoland.com/2017/06/bella-twin-the-22-used-to-take-the-1953-world-record-grizzly-and-more/ https://www.ammoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Bella-Twin-is-shown-with-the-hide-from-the-world-record...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has the Rossi 92 Safety Been Discontinued ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3840

Has the Rossi 92 Safety Been Discontinued ?

According to the 2018 article at this link: https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editorial/review-rossi-model-92/83720 "Topside you have the traditional twin locking bolts, followed by a safety lever forward of the hammer and basically between these lugs. Simply rotate the lever either way to place ...
by Bruce Scott
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VIETNAM VET DAY
Replies: 17
Views: 1416

Re: VIETNAM VET DAY

"The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location. November 1, 1955 was selected to coincide with the official designation of Military Assistan...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Mar 11, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your age ?
Replies: 54
Views: 4026

Re: What is your age ?

72, until September
by Bruce Scott
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do I want this?
Replies: 18
Views: 1725

Re: Why do I want this?

Because of the Custer connection . . . ?

"In September 1869, Lord Berkeley ( C.S. Paget) presented a pair of the 1867 pattern Webley R.I.C. revolvers to Brevet Major General George Custer"
by Bruce Scott
Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wa marxist magazine ban
Replies: 13
Views: 1237

Re: Wa marxist magazine ban

I looks like anything currently owned will be safe: :?: "Senate Bill 5078 prohibits the sale, attempted sale, manufacture and distribution of high-capacity magazines. Like Maryland, it does not prohibit the possession of high-capacity magazines , instead focusing prospectively on the supply sid...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Garand gernade launcher blanks ( shooting )
Replies: 16
Views: 1480

Re: Garand gernade launcher blanks

I'll be looking forward to hearing how it goes.
by Bruce Scott
Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Garand gernade launcher blanks ( shooting )
Replies: 16
Views: 1480

Re: Garand gernade launcher blanks

I think that those are standard blanks; the grenade launcher was used with the more powerful "Cartridge, Rifle Grenade, Caliber 30, M3" https://www.oldammo.com/RifleGrenade.JPG There was also an M7 Auxiliary Grenade Cartridge booster charge that could be inserted into the grenade launcher ...
by Bruce Scott
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and question about sights
Replies: 27
Views: 1663

Re: New member and question about sights

I don't know if you've tried any of the receiver sights, but I have never had to change or alter my front sight from the original. Both my XS ghost ring and Williams zeroed with the factory front. If your trapper doesn't have the dovetailed post front sight, and it's an Angle Eject Trapper from the...
by Bruce Scott
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member and question about sights
Replies: 27
Views: 1663

Re: New member and question about sights

In a similar discussion at the link below, Andy of Skinner Sights at Post # 3 said "On our test rifle the front sight was tall enough [for the Skinner sight] but I can't promise that it will be on yours https://www.marlinowners.com/threads/skinner-peep-on-44-mag-winchester-94ae-trapper.380010/ ...
by Bruce Scott
Fri Feb 04, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We are frozen in and snowed in .. trapped in the house!
Replies: 30
Views: 2167

Re: We are frozen in and snowed in .. trapped in the house!

There's no chance of snow where I am. Perth, Western Australia, is expecting it to reach 42°C today.

https://thewest.com.au/news/weather/per ... -c-5556382
by Bruce Scott
Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think. . . ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: What do you think. . . ?

Thanks for all of the replies For some unknown reason I haven't been able to post anything here since this one went up back in December. That situation has now (equally mysteriously :?: ) resolved itself. I missed out on this one. While the ad appeared active at the time of posting it had already so...
by Bruce Scott
Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think. . . ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: What do you think. . . ?

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by Bruce Scott
Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think. . . ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

What do you think. . . ?

1911 built 1892 in 32WCF with "good bore". US $532.86 at today's exchange rate. https://www.austguns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DSC07852-1.jpg https://www.austguns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DSC07853.jpg https://www.austguns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DSC07854.jpg http...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembrance Day 11/11/2021
Replies: 7
Views: 877

Re: Remembrance Day 11/11/2021

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When you go home, tell them of us and say
For your tomorrow, we gave our today.
by Bruce Scott
Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Armistice Day 11/11/2021
Replies: 10
Views: 1138

Re: Armistice Day 11/11/2021

Great Uncle, LCPL Theophilus (Phil) Chaloner, 27th Australian Infantry Battalion, KIA Belgium 4th October 1917.
No known grave, commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial.
by Bruce Scott
Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembrance Day 11/11/2021
Replies: 7
Views: 877

Remembrance Day 11/11/2021

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by Bruce Scott
Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy Fawkes Day
Replies: 8
Views: 780

Re: Guy Fawkes Day

Scott Tschirhart wrote: Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:28 am One wonders what would have happened if the plot had succeeded.
That's discussed here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/c ... n_01.shtml
by Bruce Scott
Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British Military Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 2584

Re: British Military Revolvers

The latest iteration - the Anderson Wheeler MkVII in .357 Magnum. Bruce that is too nice! Is it yours? I realized to late how well made the Webley's in 38/200 (38S&W) are built. They used to be cheap. Dont remember seeing any under $400 in the last 2 years. No 3lt, it's not mine but I'd love to...
by Bruce Scott
Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British Military Revolvers
Replies: 23
Views: 2584

Re: British Military Revolvers

The latest iteration - the Anderson Wheeler MkVII in .357 Magnum. https://revivaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Anderson-Wheeler-Mark-VII-.357-Magnum-Revolver-anderson_wheeler-12.jpg http://andersonwheeler.co.uk/the-gun-room/revolver/ https://revivaler.com/anderson-wheeler-mark-vii-357-magnum-rev...
by Bruce Scott
Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 81
Views: 10568

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

The first I bought was an Anschutz Model 1415. It was 1965 and I was 16
by Bruce Scott
Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....
Replies: 37
Views: 3883

Re: Time to sell the Rossi rifles off.....

Can't say I like it, the forearm makes even a pregnant marlin look acceptable but if it floats yer boat why not ?. Have you seen the lever action AR in 9mm being nade in Australia? This one? https://i.imgur.com/9STZcrZ.jpg https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pS_CY8yAFHU https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UIOp...
by Bruce Scott
Sat Jul 17, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 32-40 smokeless load assistance
Replies: 6
Views: 2107

Re: 32-40 smokeless load assistance

I copied this from my 45th Edition (1970) Lyman Reloading Handbook.

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I had good results using Hornady 170gr FP over 18gr ADI 2207 (IMR 4198 equivalent)
by Bruce Scott
Thu May 20, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

2ndovc wrote: Thu May 20, 2021 4:57 pm Sorry Bruce, I typed Scott by accident. Too much time at the computer lately, brain and hands aren't working together like they should. Apologies for the typo.

jb 8)
No problem at all, I'm happy to have your input.
by Bruce Scott
Thu May 20, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

Scott, We have a Colt Match Target that belonged to a great uncle that he competed with in the '50s and '60s. It has always been kept super clean as well but every magazine would produce a failure to feed or a really light firing pin strike. When I went to Ohio State, back when they still had a Pis...
by Bruce Scott
Tue May 18, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

This thing is a real mystery. Yesterday I found that with the slide held back up to about 3mm from the breech face the hammer would still fall and yet, on occasions, with it appearing to be closed during firing the hammer won't fall unless I apply pressure to the rear of the slide. :? If I ease the ...
by Bruce Scott
Mon May 17, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

GunnyMack wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 7:37 pm I'd start there as well as tooth pick/ dental pick the extractor grooves and some carb cleaner, might be just enough crud to prevent lockup.
Thanks Gunny, I appreciate your interest and input.
by Bruce Scott
Mon May 17, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

A slightly larger diagram, part 9 is the recoil /return spring. https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Pub/schematic/Browning_Medalist_schem.jpg https://jackfirstinc.com/image/cache/catalog/product/IMG_1591-500x500.jpg Commemorative Arms have them as does Jack First Gun Parts. https://jackfirstinc.com/index.p...
by Bruce Scott
Mon May 17, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

Everything I've tried so far has had the same problem - Eley Club, CCI Standard Velocity, Federal Auto Match and SK Pistol Match.
by Bruce Scott
Mon May 17, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

Thanks Gunny, I keep it squeaky clean so that's not it.

I'm thinking of replacing the recoil spring if I can get hold of one.
by Bruce Scott
Mon May 17, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Medalist - FTF Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Browning Medalist - FTF Issues

I have been having FTF issues with my 1963 vintage Medalist. About twice in every ten rounds the hammer fails to fall but after very slight pressure against the rear of the slide it will fire. Presumably the slide is stopping just slightly out of battery.


Any ideas on how to fix the problem?
by Bruce Scott
Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merit Disc's
Replies: 4
Views: 828

Re: Merit Disc's

That is good news, I have them on some of my receiver sights and also use their optical attachment when shooting with open sights.

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by Bruce Scott
Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diagnosis Ruger extractor issue?
Replies: 42
Views: 3569

Re: Diagnosis Ruger extractor issue?

There's been some discussion about extraction/ejection problems over on RimfireCentral.Com, here's one of the threads: https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=895746 Post #3 echos Blaine's advice above: "I called Ruger, and they said that it definitely needs to be sent in, especi...
by Bruce Scott
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.
Replies: 195
Views: 31349

Re: Coleman 530 pocket stove and 252 lantern, cool can opener added.

I have a 1950 model that I 'acquired' before leaving the Army in 1993. In the Australian Army they were mainly used by armour and were included in both the Centurion Tank and M113A1 CES (Complete Equipment Schedules) along with the Cook-Set Field, Three Piece. The stoves were called 'choofers' by us...
by Bruce Scott
Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Firearm ?? Registration ??
Replies: 7
Views: 852

Re: Firearm ?? Registration ??

Just got an email informing me that all DEACTIVATED firearms have to be registered by 14th March....wow now I really feel safe living in the UK, but still a bit worried by all those unregistered squirt guns.... :shock: My local dealer told me about this some time ago and I thought he was joking.......
by Bruce Scott
Fri Feb 26, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 2020 Darwin Awards are out!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1414

Re: The 2020 Darwin Awards are out!!!!

. Except for #1 and #3, these strike me as dumbest criminal type things, and not worthy of inclusion among the Darwin Awards. I thought that an awardee had to be removed from the gene pool to qualify for a Darwin Award. :?: Correct. "The Darwin Awards commemorate individuals who protect our ge...
by Bruce Scott
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navyarms martini rifle
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: Navyarms martini rifle

I don't have any experience with the Navy Arms gun but it appears to have been built on a W.W. Greener GP 12G shotgun action. Some of these are a takedown model with a split receiver secured with a screw and, according to Greener, unsafe for rifle cartridge conversions. That said, others claim they ...
by Bruce Scott
Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Webley to start making revolvers again.
Replies: 27
Views: 3626

Re: Webley to start making revolvers again.

Anderson Wheeler are making a "MK VII" in .357 Magnum, it comes with . . . https://revivaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Anderson-Wheeler-Mark-VII-.357-Magnum-Revolver-anderson_wheeler-12.jpg . . . a £6,500 price tag https://revivaler.com/anderson-wheeler-mark-vii-357-magnum-revolver/ h...
by Bruce Scott
Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Webley to start making revolvers again.
Replies: 27
Views: 3626

Re: Webley to start making revolvers again.

Webley and Scott are making revolvers again but in India, I don't know what models but when I worked for Westley Richards we sold a lot of .32 Webley's to India as that was the largest caliber the Indian government allowed. “We will soon launch the classic W&S Mark IV revolver in .32 caliber in...
by Bruce Scott
Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .357 Magnum Carbine article
Replies: 17
Views: 2188

Re: .357 Magnum Carbine article

I've been very happy with mine.

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by Bruce Scott
Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WW2 use of Win94/30-30 in forests?
Replies: 19
Views: 3704

Re: WW2 use of Win94/30-30 in forests?

From the website above here is a photo....why do you think they had the second barrel band...??? For the sling Doc.....it could be what a do-it-your-selfer did or maybe what the militia did. There's several ways of putting on a sling on a carbine but it's probably what they decided on.-----006 A si...