Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-10-2011, 11:47 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-10-2011, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 339
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-29-2011, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,265
Re: Renato Gamba Four Barrel
Well Lorna, this happens to be a very nice four barrel set used exclusively for shooting skeet.....NOT suitable for trap, hunting, nor any of the other shotgun shooting sports. You may want to...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-22-2011, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,787
Re: old browning semi auto
Pops, If your Western Field gun is a Mod 25, 35, or 60, these were made by Stevens under a Browning patent. The Revelation model 35 is actually a Stevens Model 520. A humpbacked pump gun. An...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-22-2011, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,787
Re: old browning semi auto
Well, you shotgun was made by Savage/Stevens under a Browning patent for Western Auto. It is the same as a Savage model 750C. Mike
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-12-2011, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Re: Starter firearm/competition?
You might dig around and find a left handed BSA Martini MK-II or III. I found one a number of years ago and shot it in small bore position matches for a few years with my son. Actually mine was an...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-07-2011, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,357
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-29-2011, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,306
J.C. Higgins .22 Auto rifle, Model 30
I recently obtained this little rifle, knowing that it did not function properly. (it was given to me because of that problem) It was made by High Standard and their model number seems to be 583.70...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-26-2011, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,943
Re: Beretta A-302 woe's
Petey, not being familiar with the 20 gauge A-302 but familiar with the 12 gauge version, I'd say you have a problem somewhere in the linkage with that gun. It was designed to accept all 20 gauge...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-26-2011, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,695
Re: refinish a stock and barrel
RG, FWIW from a grumpy old man. I don't think that there is anything more fun to watch than someone walking in to a trap or skeet shoot, or a holiday 'turkey shoot' where they are playing games such...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-23-2011, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 504
Re: 30 Remongton
As CampingJosh said, we need more info......., manufacturer, model number and a pic if possible. Many people will refer to a rifle only by the cartridge for which the rifle is/was chambered, ie: the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-23-2011, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Re: Ithaca Model 37
Bob, I agree with Jolly Bill. Personally I like the old 37's, they are still a fine gun. Clean it up inside and out. When reassembling, tighten the mag cap down tight ....then back off one click....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-19-2011, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 452
Re: info on handmade holsters?
tankman: I've been making custom holsters for over 40 years...actually almost 50. My advice would be for you to get hold of the book "How To Make Holsters" by Al Stohlman. It's a good place to start....
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-17-2011, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,377
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
01-16-2011, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,426
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-14-2011, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,648
Re: Ruger Mk 1
I bought my Standard Model for $47.50 brand new, Of course that was a while ago. It's still an accurate, tight pistol. Mike
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-14-2011, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,045
Re: J Stevens A & T Co LITTLE SCOUT 22 L/R
You got about all I know about the Steven's 'Little Scout' already, but they are a fun little gun. Here's a pic of one I restored a couple of years ago. I like to restore these little 'boy's rifles'....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-03-2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,379
Re: Savage model 99? with pic
Jackman, the quick answer is......it doesn't. That square notch aligns with a corresponding one in the receiver when the barrel is properly installed. The stud on the metal portion of the forend...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-02-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,379
Re: Savage model 99? with pic
Jackman: That raised metal piece on the receiver behind the cocked hammer indicator is the front end of a Lyman tang sight. The barrel is on hand tight...strongly hand tight, but I can remove it...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-02-2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,379
Re: Savage model 99? with pic
OK Jackman.......here is what that 'little opening' should look like when the rifle is cleaned up. The gun shown is of 1922 manufacture. It is also a take-down model. On the bottom of the barrel you...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-20-2010, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Re: S&W Model 39
If you have a true M-39.......ie. one with a long spring steel extractor.......you will find that the feeding is via a very definite two step ramp. This caused some problems in feeding the shorter...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
12-09-2010, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,904
Re: SHOTGUN SUGGESTIONS
Beth, My daughter in law is 4' 10" tall........shoots trap with a full sized Winchester Model 12......12 ga. shotgun. It's not how big the gun is, it's if and how well the gun 'fits' you.........then...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-07-2010, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,400
Re: Mouse Guns
FWIW, I am not enamored with the newer S&W wheel guns, nor their newer autos. I started my training as a police armorer under the tutelage of Bob Dunlap when we were still carrying S&W M-19's on...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-19-2010, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,792
Re: Looking for home defense pistol
FWIW from a grumpy old man. I do not prefer a handgun for home defense. The possibility of the projectile from any decent pistol cartridge penetrating into other rooms of the residence and/or into an...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-15-2010, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 2,916
Re: Love or Hate Glocks
Glocks seem to be all over the place.........they shoot well etc. BUT I have a basic distrust of striker fired handguns. That said, I don't care much for polymer framed handguns either, and even...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-09-2010, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 693
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-09-2010, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 735
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-09-2010, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,494
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-09-2010, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 693
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-07-2010, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Re: LOOSE HOLSTER DON HUME JIT SLIDE
It's a matter of opinion and personal preference IMO...Each type of leather has it's own pro's and con's. I personally do not like to work with horsehide much. I don't find it to mold and hold it's...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-06-2010, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Re: LOOSE HOLSTER DON HUME JIT SLIDE
OK.... IF.... you want to try to remold the thing. First get the thing moist with warm water. NOT soggy, floppy dishrag wet...just well and uniformly damp....inside and out....with warm-to-the-touch...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-30-2010, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,811
Re: Seeking Identity And Value of Kentucky Rifle
Thank you both for your responses. As I stated, I know very little about the 'long rifles' as such, but I can, and do, appreciate the gun makers art in respect to them. As to the engraved birds on...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-29-2010, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,432
Re: Leather Holster Care
A French Skiver is primarily used to cut the edge of a piece of leather to a 45 degree angle so that two pieces may be joined to form a square corner. (Two 45's = a 90) They come in different widths....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-29-2010, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,811
Re: Seeking Identity And Value of Kentucky Rifle
This is directed to Jim K and/or BullShoot; as I have no dog in this, and have very little knowledge along the lines of which you two are discussing (I do know that the pheasant was in Europe one...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-28-2010, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,811
Re: Seeking Identity And Value of Kentucky Rifle
FWIW: Pheasant were introduced in the America's rather later, (one source says 1840's, others say later) BUT, they were introduced in Europe as far back as the 10th century. Early on (as BullShoot...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-27-2010, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Re: Chinese Handgun
Jim is correct..........don't pry on the side-plate. The back side of the trigger guard should be knurled, just push it forward and the side-plate will hinge right up. Mike
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-22-2010, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,932
Re: General Shotgun Questions (newb)
Well, from the "for what it's worth" dept. I'm considered by some to be a grumpy old man, I'm around 70 yrs. old now, spent 5 yrs. in the military ('61 thru '66) and a finer jungle shooter than a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-22-2010, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Re: LOOSE HOLSTER DON HUME JIT SLIDE
FWIW: First of all, holsters do wear out. I've been making custom 'working' holsters now for about 40 years, and the short answer is no. The rigidity of any leather holster comes from the original...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-21-2010, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,761
Re: Target Rifle suggestions?
+1 for Infidel..........nothing finer than a good Garand. Out to 600 yds. it's just breathe and squeeze. 1000 yd. takes a bit of work for me, but I'm getting a bit older. JMHO Mike
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
10-21-2010, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 784
Re: H&R shooting low
In my experience, if you were to place a thin piece of moleskin or leather on your stock......where your cheek bone gets 'spot welded' to.......you'll shoot a bit higher. Adjust the thickness as...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-18-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,957
Re: Smith and Wesson .38
FWIW, blow the second pic from Photobucket (#0908) up to anywhere between 150%/400% and take a look at the third digit and the sixth(?) digit. Both appear to be washed out, however there does appear...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-16-2010, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,432
Re: Leather Holster Care
Well John, here's a rig I made with a double mag pouch a little while ago. Mike
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr176/katsass/Leatherwork/004a.jpg
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-16-2010, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 836
Re: s&w
mara: We need a bit more information on your gun. A picture would be nice, but at least tell us what else is says. Mike
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-15-2010, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
Re: Rem 1100
No problem except that the hammer shows some battering off-center by hitting the rounded firing pin, similar to the condition I've seen in early 870s. Mike
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-15-2010, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-15-2010, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,432
Re: Leather Holster Care
From left to right: (1) French Skiver (2 & 3) edging tool, second one broken
(4) stitching gouge Mike
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-14-2010, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,432
Re: Leather Holster Care
From my experience, Tandy's stuff isn't what it was 30+ years ago. The same type of tool from other sources may cost a bit more, however, you will end up with a much better product. As to leather,...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-13-2010, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
Rem 1100
Years 'n' years ago Remington modified their firing pins in the 870 from a rounded butt on the firing pin, to a flattened or squared off one. Did they also modify the firing pin on the 1100 to the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-12-2010, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Re: S&W 4506 ejector spring replacement
sctman: I'd be interested to find out. Be aware that the extractor on the 645 was (originally) a different design than subsequent models. It was heavier and slow in action, causing malfunctions. The...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-12-2010, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 774
Re: Do you know these holsters?
The second one is for a small frame revolver. It is a clip-on, inside the waistband (IWB) holster for a right handed person. There is no maker's mark, however I believe that it was hand made. The...
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