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- Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WW2 use of Win94/30-30 in forests?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3801
Re: WW2 use of Win94/30-30 in forests?
Canada issued Model 94s to it's Pacific Coast Militia Rangers. From: https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/65/24/winchester-94-carbine-30-wcf "Manufactured circa 1943. This carbine was one of approximately 3,000 Model 94s issued to the Canadian Department of Defense to be used by the Pacific...
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: favorite movie gun blunders
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2823
Re: favorite movie gun blunders
Lee Enfields in 'Zulu'.
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Has there ever been a lever action
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3520
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Henry Single Shot rifle and shotgun recall
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1685
Re: Henry Single Shot rifle and shotgun recall
"The safety issue leading to this voluntary recall was discovered internally while testing the existing fire control system for a trigger pull upgrade."
From: https://www.henryusa.com/news/henry-iss ... -shotguns/
From: https://www.henryusa.com/news/henry-iss ... -shotguns/
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2801
Re: First Brand New gun in a while, Ruger
Looks like this Talo Distributors # 31157 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5283da60e4b00fa592e5cf07/1591746106550-1323G50DCEFNEQFVZ0J8/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kPwxS3sP8usvCd9O9EGyWJ0UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYwL8IeDg6_3B-BRuF4nNrNcQkVuAT7tdErd0wQFEGFSnHZL...
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5842
Re: Let's See Your Canine Buddy
Gus (Gustaf-Eugen), my GSP mate for the last 13 years. https://scontent.fper5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/40579060_2052601458123589_593291900207759360_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=sSjneXODv6AAX868ws1&_nc_ht=scontent.fper5-1.fna&oh=511bcfaac0bfbe7ec5aa1d9a3df3c5b4&oe=5F48...
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy Question....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4357
Re: Navy Question....
4-day blaze on USS Bonhomme Richard extinguished, Navy says The fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego Harbor has been extinguished, ending one of the worst infernos to rip through a U.S. warship outside of combat in recent years, the Navy announced Thursday. “All known fires have been extin...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Navy Question....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4357
Re: Navy Question....
'Significant progress' made against fire on Navy ship in San Diego
" . . . possible the fire could be extinguished in the next 24 hours."
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/14/us/b ... index.html
" . . . possible the fire could be extinguished in the next 24 hours."
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/14/us/b ... index.html
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question / POLL
- Replies: 115
- Views: 20944
Re: Question / POLL
I'll be 71 in September.
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Avatars???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1738
Re: New Avatars???
I like the new Avatars, much better than the question marks ..... :lol: well I did but they have disappeared :?: :?: :?: They're still showing up on the Vera Lynn discussion . . . for me anyway. http://levergunscommunity.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77257&sid=9497de899cb049837ab5c2a9594b5a47
- Thu May 28, 2020 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Am the only is dinky dow
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1522
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32-40 brass at Huntington's
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1121
Re: 32-40 brass at Huntington's
Interesting, I thought that it was only made by Winchester. I just found some Winchester in Aust on special at $30 for 50 and have 100 on the way. https://www.rebelgunworks.com.au/products/winchester-unprimed-brass-cases-32-40-wcf-50pk?_pos=1&_sid=17e929f53&_ss=r#generate-quote/?_pos=1&_...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6000
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
My 1975 built Scott-Bonnar reel mower is still wearing the one it came with.
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Primer pocket thingy?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2850
Re: Primer pocket thingy?
'Primer Pocket Swager' . . . may go by other names depending on the maker.
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Veterans Day
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3080
- Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Veterans Day
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3080
Re: Veterans Day
From: 'For the Fallen'
by Robert Laurence Binyon, published in The Times newspaper on 21st September 1914.
http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/laurenc ... fallen.htm
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Please help identify this Barn Find
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2052
Re: Please help identify this Barn Find
Definitely a Martini and the military ones, unless butchered, will have a good amount of historic information stamped on the receiver and butt. http://www.allaboutenfields.co.nz/wp-content/gallery/kevs-martini/martini-enfield-reciever-lh.jpg http://images.yuku.com/image/jpg/4783371ec4e04100bc0c77a19...
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For lovers of martini rifles
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2987
Re: For lovers of martini rifles
Very nice indeed!!
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Bruce Scott & Barcelona Rick.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 737
Re: Happy Birthday Bruce Scott & Barcelona Rick.
Haven't been here for a couple of days and missed this.
Thanks for your thoughts . . .
Thanks for your thoughts . . .
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Target backing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3521
Re: Target backing
If you can find a pile of old election or contractor signs they are made from a plastic that is assembled much like cardboard. I've found the same stuff in Lows as a heavy duty yard sale sign. It's a great target backer, they last and last and last. I dont know about staples but they are easy to pu...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: is Rossi still shipping leverguns?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4798
Re: is Rossi still shipping leverguns?
Why is your rear sight backwards? This came up for discussion a while back here: http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?p=722108 One of the responses: "It's an old trick for compensating for aging eyes and, indeed, you can find many rifles with rear sights either reversed or moved for...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need a Martini
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4266
Re: I need a Martini
Here's mine. BSA Cadet rifle, marked 10/11 I've shot mine a few times with 32-20, and the bullets keyholed. I'll have to reread your suggestions on what to reload and give it another try. I haven't shot it in 20 years. Irv This discussion may be of some help too: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/sho...
- Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I need a Martini
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4266
Re: I need a Martini
One of mine in .357 Magnum
It was originally a W.W. Greener Cadet that had been roughly sporterized, chambered for 32-40 and drilled for a receiver sight. I had her upgraded a bit.
It was originally a W.W. Greener Cadet that had been roughly sporterized, chambered for 32-40 and drilled for a receiver sight. I had her upgraded a bit.
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmith screws up dovetail
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2688
Re: Gunsmith screws up dovetail
I suspect the sights from Rossi are metric! Bingo. The problem is not the dovetail; it's the sight. You need larger-based sights for metric dovetails. Skinner has a sight that will fit: "We offer a replacement front sight sized to fit the oversize Rossi dovetail which is tall enough to be trim...
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1694
Re: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
From what I've read they're able to handle MK VII loads but I'll start out with what's available on my gun shop shelves.
At present it's still with my dealer waiting to be licensed, a lengthy process in Western Australia, unfortunately
At present it's still with my dealer waiting to be licensed, a lengthy process in Western Australia, unfortunately
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out to the range with the .460 Martini
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1699
Re: Out to the range with the .460 Martini
That could become quite a nice custom build, invest in some nice wood, matching stock and forend, recoil pad for sure! Could also have a muzzle break/ thread protector to help tame that 460 a bit! Sure would be a great rig in 'straight wall' states and a good bear over bait gun. Yes, it could be ma...
- Thu May 25, 2017 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1694
A Nice 1873 Martini Enfield
It started out as a MkI in 1873 and was subsequently upgraded to a MkII. In 1900 it was converted to .303. I don't have a full photo but these show that she is pretty good condition, the seller says the bore is excellent. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/tango4c/R%20action.jpg http://i16.photob...
- Mon May 22, 2017 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting WWII Photo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2176
Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Missouri, according to this article: http://ahoy.tk-jk.net/Letters/Kamakazep ... hedin.html
- Fri May 19, 2017 4:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BC/ AD to BCE when did that happen?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3979
Re: BC/ AD to BCE when did that happen?
It's hardly new: "In the 17th century the term "vulgar era" first appears as a replacement for Anno Domini in the writings of the German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630 CE). At this time "vulgar" did not mean "uncouth" but "common"...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rapid fire with Brit Enfields
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4268
Re: Rapid fire with Brit Enfields
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/RobDeans/Documents/ScreenShot2014-12-18at102104AM_zps5ff3ff26.png The Mad Minute was derived from a pre-World War I rapid-fire exercise used by British Army riflemen, using the Lee–Enfield service rifle. The exercise (Practice number 22, Rapid Fire, ‘The Muske...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rapid fire with Brit Enfields
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4268
Re: Rapid fire with Brit Enfields
Interesting post Joe. I've read some reports, from WWI I think it was, where German troops -- who had been subjected to the massed volley of a "Mad Minute" by a group of Brits * -- would later say they thought they were under attack by machine gun fire, and not by infantry armed with bolt...
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OK, you old gun experts.......
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1966
Re: OK, you old gun experts.......
In post # 12 in the discussion at the link it was posited that it indicated bullet diameter, eg, 38/100 inch.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showth ... p?t=499119
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showth ... p?t=499119
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Horse sense
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3512
Re: Horse sense
I'm not a horse person but I'd say it can work. http://oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/c8wd3zf8/FILEID-1.547.43 Mixed team, Fresno County California, 1901. http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/~/media/ArtsEdge/Images/LessonArt/grade-6-8/capturing-history.jpg?as=1&dmc=0&h=225&w=300 Bullock and mul...
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery Rifle - Shotgun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1743
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custom or special order Winchester 1895?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2165
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: If you could go back
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1788
Re: If you could go back
That would make me 67 in 1949 and born in 1882. Since I would still have been me, I dare say I would have wanted to be in the Army and with that birth date I could have served in both the Boer War and WWI. I suppose all I can say about that is that I'm pleased that I survived, but who knows what sha...
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Barcelona Rick & Bruce Scott.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1082
Re: Happy Birthday Barcelona Rick & Bruce Scott.
Thanks fellers. I'm not here so much these days and just happened to drop in and see this.
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day thinking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 813
Re: Memorial Day thinking
My pleasure.
One of my great uncles was also killed during WWI and, like yours, has no known grave. His name is recorded on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
One of my great uncles was also killed during WWI and, like yours, has no known grave. His name is recorded on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day thinking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 813
Re: Memorial Day thinking
I did a search using this free site: - https://www.abmc.gov/database-search and came up with: Robert B Frederick Rank - Corporal, U.S. Army Unit -115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division Entered Service From - Maryland Date of Death - October 10, 1918 Status - Missing in Action Memorialized - Tablets ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Termite Walks Into A Bar....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2303
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ? for our members down under ....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1913
Re: ? for our members down under ....
Those are pretty harmless. I'd throw a few handfuls of dirt/pebbles at it and let it go on it's way. But, I wonder if they taste like chicken? I had iguana kabobs in Panama that were pretty tasty.... Nope, nothing like chicken - pretty greasy with a taste all of its own. I have only had the opportu...
- Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 32 WCF Marlin Model 94 made in 1823 (!)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2111
32 WCF Marlin Model 94 made in 1823 (!)
A bit of confusion here:
http://usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=51806
http://usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=51806
- Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Civil War Medal of Honor.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2476
Re: Civil War Medal of Honor.
"The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is so designated because that was the name it was given in an act of Congress that was signed into law by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 5, 1958 as Title 36, Chapter 33 of the U.S. Code. The law authorizing the society has since been trans...
- Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need to clear up a bit of confusion
- Replies: 4
- Views: 649
Re: Need to clear up a bit of confusion
Within the Armory site there are buildings designated arsenals which were used to store weapons made in the armory. Below is a photo of the East Arsenal:
http://mass.historicbuildingsct.com/?p=1382
http://mass.historicbuildingsct.com/?p=1382
- Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question About Feral Kittens----No Cat Haters May Answer
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3022
Re: Question About Feral Kittens----No Cat Haters May Answer
Tif they are neutered and spayed then released back into their territory the numbers of cats will diminish. That has been documented . Where? I would very much like to see that work. Thanks, Brent There's this: http://www.feralcat.com/ And some other points of view: "Supporters of TNR embrace ...
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For those who remember him...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3372
Re: For those who remember him...
Sad news indeed.
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eye Opener Smooth bore accuracy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2012
Re: Eye Opener Smooth bore accuracy
No problem. I scratched around somewhat and found this article which indicates that in the 1860 trials a 10'x10' target was used. https://www.iusb.edu/ugr-journal/static/2000/stanage.php It shows photo illustrations like this, which is the 100 yard rifled musket target on which 48 hits from 50 shots...
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eye Opener Smooth bore accuracy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2012
Re: Eye Opener Smooth bore accuracy
Ben, Did the article describe those Army targets? Hanoverian experiments in 1790 using targets representing bodies of infantry or cavalry achieved the results below. The targets were 6 ft high and 50 yards wide for infantry and 8 ft 6 inches high for cavalry. 100 yds - Inf Tgt - 75.0% hits - Cav Tgt...
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1873 Musket Value
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1075
Re: Winchester 1873 Musket Value
G'day Pop,
I thought it might be the one at Lawrance Ordnance, it certainly looks nice but well over my budget.
http://www.lawranceordnance.com/shot_an ... /index.php
I thought it might be the one at Lawrance Ordnance, it certainly looks nice but well over my budget.
http://www.lawranceordnance.com/shot_an ... /index.php
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pearson's No-Drill Winchester Scout Mount
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5005
Re: Pearson's No-Drill Winchester Scout Mount
I like the XS but it's designed for the AE and mine is a top ejector. I would need to drill two holes on the front of the receiver to fit it - something I would prefer to avoid.
I do have a Kwik-Site side mount for the BB which I may use.
I do have a Kwik-Site side mount for the BB which I may use.