Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-26-2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 637
Re: Iver Johnson (US Revolver)
There is a reason the box of ammo you got with the gun was marked BLACK POWDER. That is because the U.S. Revolber line was never updated by Iver Johnson to shoot the more modern and more powerful...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-22-2013, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 262
AMMO question
Can someone explain to me what is the difference
between 7.62x54 and 7.62x54R ?
Thanks
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 311
Identifying Hopkins & Allen shotgun
I am in the middle of a winter project to restore a Hopkins and Allen double barrel hammer gun. From various sources (including the Vorisek book) I know there were at least three different shotguns...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-31-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 495
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-29-2013, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 495
Damage to L C Smith barrel
This spot appears on the left barrel of an older LC Smith shotgun that I am considering purchasing. I only have the picture so I can't examine it personally. Do you think the barrel has been...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-23-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 433
Identifying Lefever Nitro shotgun
I have a Lefever "Nitro Special" double barrel hammerless 12 ga made in Ithaca, NY, serial number 273861. Is that enough information to determine the DOM? Also, under the barrel it is marked with...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-17-2013, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,163
What kind of rifle is this?
Picture taken in Albania. Looks like some kinda strange SKS to me. Incidently, the person in the picture was identified as a female.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-16-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 141
Re: iver johnson
Need more information. Is it a hammer gun or hammerless? Small frame or large. In any case, the REAL serial number is located under the left grip panel and should be a 5 digit number (hopefully...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-16-2013, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 414
Cleaning old shotgun stock
I have an old sxs shotgun from around the turn of the century. I cleaned the stock with Formby's buildup remover and then applied a coat of Formby's lemon oil. Looked great but after about an hour...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-06-2013, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 455
Re: "Tightening" shotgun action
Why do I want to repair it? There is a huge market in this area for old doubles with hammers. Folks advertise in the paper looking to buy them. The gun would be more salable if it didn't wiggle...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-04-2013, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 455
"Tightening" shotgun action
I have an older 12ga double barrel that is a little loose at the breech. I understand this can be corrected by tightening the action. How is this done? Do I need a gunsmith or is it something I...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2012, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 401
Re: US Revolver Co. 38 S&W DOB
I love the way you ignore answering exactly HOW the US. Revolver line was made safe for smokeless powder, especially when they were made with pre-1909 IJ components.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2012, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 797
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-29-2012, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 797
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-28-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 401
Re: US Revolver Co. 38 S&W DOB
I can find nothing in Bill Goforth's book that says changing the "steal" (sic) was ever part of the 1909 redesign (and I challenge you to find any reference to a change in metallurgy). Components...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-28-2012, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 797
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-26-2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 345
Re: Iver Johnson Revolver Questions
Based upon your description your gun appears to be a second model small frame hammerless, sixth variation, made in 1906. Iver Johnson revolvers were redesigned in 1909 to shoot the more powerful...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-26-2012, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 401
Re: US Revolver Co. 38 S&W DOB
Your gun was made in 1914.
US Revolver guns were made by Iver Johnson and originally designed to shoot black powder cartridges. Guns made by the same company and marketed under the name Iver...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-26-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 797
Re: Help ID on Iver Johnson Hammerless 38
You are correct about the owl on the grips. All third model IJs have the owl's head looking out, as opposed to looking forward toward the barrel on earlier models. I searched Bill Goforth's book...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-26-2012, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 408
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-14-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,169
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
10-06-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,368
NFA transfers
Is it possible to make an interstate transfer of a class 3 firearm individual to individual using Form 4?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-03-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 640
Re: Grandma was packing
I have no knowledge of "solid frame" U.S. Revolvers, but I do know the top break revolvers were never updated to shoot smokeless powder, even tho they were manufactured until 1933. If U.S Revolvers...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-29-2012, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 640
Re: Grandma was packing
RJay and I have had several discussions on this subject and we disagree on the viability of the .38 caliber U.S. Revolver series of guns. It is true that the Iver Johnson company updated their...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-29-2012, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 254
Using Ballistol
Will Ballistol remove the bluing if used to clean a scope or rifle?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-25-2012, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 217
Winchester 1885
I shoot a Winchester 1885 (made in 1903) with custom heavy barrel and Unertl 12x scope. When I look thru the scope and get the eye relief so the sight picture fills up the entire scope, I see two...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-02-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 223
Colt Combat Commander hi-cap mags
I have a great Colt Series 70 Combat Commander on a Essex target frame that I would like to shoot in practical pistol competition. I need a hi-cap mag to be competitive, 11+1 round capacity minimum....
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
08-29-2012, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 379
Winchester 1887 lever action 12 ga
Does anyone know if the 1887 Winchester lever action shotgun will cycle the small 2 inch or 2 1/4 inch light pressure shells made by Polywad and others?
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
08-19-2012, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 279
Colt 1878 12 ga double barrel
I need a left hammer for my Colt 1878 but have exhausted all known sources - any ideas?
I have heard that hammers from a reproduction coach gun will work but haven't been able to run that rumor to...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-18-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 359
First shot (pun intended) at B/P shooting.
I have several old 12ga shotguns, including an 1889 Remington with steel barrels that I occasionally shoot with light pressure loads. I'm thinking about adding a muzzle loader to the collection. I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-26-2012, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 512
Plated casings
For years we have used brass cartridge casings. Now I see a lot of ammo advertised as having cases of "nickel plated brass". Why go the extra step?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-21-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Re: .38 short cartridges
Damn you guys are good. Thanks for the information and history lesson. One question remains. You discussed cartridge diameter, but not powder charge. In modern smokeless ammo, is there any...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-20-2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
.38 short cartridges
Could someonje explain the differences between the .38S&W cartridge and the .38 Short Colt? I ran into a guy at the range shooting .38 short colt in a vintage Harrington & Richardson that was...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-31-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 944
Winchester 1892
I just saw a Winchester 1892 chambered for .32-20, yet all my books say the 1892 was not offered in that caliber. Has anyone else seen a '92 like this or maybe could it be a special order?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-29-2012, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 660
Re: Gunsmith needed for Colt 1878 12ga sxs
You mention the process of "proofing" the barrels. Assuming the work is done by a competent professional and the barrels pass the test, wouldn't this resolve the safety issues? You also reference...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-29-2012, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 660
Gunsmith needed for Colt 1878 12ga sxs
I have a Colt 1878 12ga sxs with damascus barrels. I need to get the barrels proofed to see if it is shootable with low pressure shells. I cannot find a gunsmith in my area (EastTennessee) that has...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-27-2012, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 796
Re: Black Powder shotgun
Sorry I rattled your cage Hammer! If you reread my question I already pleaded total ignorance on this subject.
Don't mean to piss you off further, but I do need more info. Remington has...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
04-21-2012, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 796
Black Powder shotgun
First, please forgive my ignorance on this subject.
My adult son has indicated a desire to own a sxs hammer gun (a Christmas hint I suppose). He is an admirer of my old Winchester rifles so I...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-02-2012, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 495
Re: Iver Johnson Info Please
Dave - .32S&W cartridges are fairly common, but you won't find them at Walmart. Several of the professional gunshops in my area carry them, but I prefer to purchase off the internet. I often get...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-02-2012, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 354
H&R Model 732
I'm trying to determine of the H&R Model 732 is a C&R gun. I know they were made in the 1950s but Vorisek doesn't give any information about when the model was discontinued. Would appreciate any...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-01-2012, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 790
Re: Winchester 1873
I have a nice one I'll sell, but it ain't cheap.
Here's the story.Two years ago I bought a 1936 Ford to restore and after I had spent over $20,000 on the car, mama decided I had one too many...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-27-2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 272
Question for Jim Hauff
Jim - I have been rereading Vorisek's H&R book. I was looking for information on some transitional modification to design or material made by H&R to accomodate smokeless powder. Didn't find any...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-27-2012, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 790
Winchester 1873
I know the Winchester 1873 was made in several versions as time passed and the design improved. What characteristics do I look for to determine which version I own?
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-19-2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 757
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
02-13-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
NFA C&R Question
I have a C&R (Class 3 FFL). How does this play in the NFA world? Are the rules for purchasing any different?
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Forum: NFA Firearms & Related Items
02-13-2012, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 725
Selling my Class III
I have a Powder Springs Ingram Model 10 in .45ACP with a matching serial number suppressor. All original just like they came from the factory. Can anyone suggest the best site to advertise these...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-13-2012, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 611
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-13-2012, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 11,702
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-13-2012, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 315
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-13-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,235
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