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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-08-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 748
Posted By thomasray
Re: Derringer

http://www.cobrapistols.net/product-standard-derringers.asp
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-08-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 748
Posted By thomasray
Re: Derringer

Derringer was manufactured by Cobra Enterprises of Salt Lake City Utah.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-08-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 748
Posted By thomasray
Thumbs down Derringer

Hello. I bought a 38 special Derringer made by a certain snake salesman in Salt Lake City some years ago. I shot the first time a few day ago. I lined up on a 24 inch DishTV dish from less than 10...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-26-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By thomasray
32 caliber evolution

I wonder what or why nobody used the Tokarev round in a revolver. Maybe the pressure is too high. We have seen progression from 32 SW long to 32 H&R Mag to 327 FBI Mag so why not a Tokarev?

Any...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-26-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 258
Posted By thomasray
Can u ID this picture/painting?

I have attached a framed picture that has hung on my den wall for longer than I remember where it came from. Any ideas? Reminds me of Marty Robbins song Big Iron. BR
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-14-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By thomasray
H & R Victory model

Can anyone date this 32 SW thumb-pincher?

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/11499897/

:)
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-22-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By thomasray
Smile Re: H&R hammerless 32 cal

thanks for nice comments and advise.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-18-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By thomasray
H&R hammerless 32 cal

Hello. I got a H&R 32 SW hammerless pocket model with a 3 inch barrel. It shoots fine.

The ser number is 131,000 and I ask if any one knows a date for the piece.

Second question is about...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-24-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By thomasray
SW clone?

Hello. What might the origin of a S&W look alike in 32-20 with the following phrase on the barrel be? "BEST AMERICAN CARTRIDGES ARE THOSE THAT FIT BEST THE T.A.C. REVOLVER". Looks like a pre war M...
Forum: General Discussion 07-14-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,546
Posted By thomasray
Smile Ethics of gifting a gun.

Hello out there.

Here is a situation where you give a gun to a friend. Later in innocent conversation it comes out that he sold the gun. How you feel about it is to be slightly affronted but not...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-06-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By thomasray
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-06-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By thomasray
H&R questions answered.

Just a note of thanks and tip of the hat for the knowledge and wisdom found on TFF. In particular to Mr. Hauff.


I was looking for a gun like the one Sherlock Holmes had in the Case of the...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 05-05-2011, 03:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,405
Posted By thomasray
Re: H&R Premier, Model 2, 32 S&W

I bought a similar HR 'automatic' 6" brl made in 1920s in 32 long and have a question. Where is the serial number on these?
And as the cylender is free turning it seems that the thing is meant to...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-24-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By thomasray
Re: New CRFFL procedures?

I see you have a tank on your avatar. Would you like a pic of a T34?
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-24-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By thomasray
Smile Re: New CRFFL procedures?

I did this in March. As I recall the first half of the app with the CCard payment form is for ATF. The second half is for the local Top Cop.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-24-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By thomasray
Re: New CRFFL procedures?

Hello. I got the online app form for a CR. I filled it out and paid by including CC info and mailed it in to ATF and second copy to my local Sherrif. I got the ATF approved copy back in about 3...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 04-24-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By thomasray
H & R Topbreak

Folks want to know about when this item was made if someone has such knowledge. It has a 6 inch barrel, SERIAL#473256, and is in 32 SW long cart.
Thank and have a nice Easter. BR
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 04-19-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,405
Posted By thomasray
H&R Premier, Model 2, 32 S&W

Would this item be a 32 SW long or short? Also gent sells as a private person without a FFL but ships to FFLor CR. Is that ok?
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-08-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By thomasray
Re: 32 SW Long Top Break 5shooters

There is a 1950 Colt Police and 6 inch brl 38 sl for 325 at ********* in VG condition. OK?
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-08-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By thomasray
32 SW Long Top Break 5shooters

Howdy folks. The old hide finally let me in under the edge of the wool blanket now that winter is on the decline. That is the warmest I been since I attended a church picnic with the Johnson sisters...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-16-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By thomasray
Re: C and R

OK.All good and appreciated input. What if you croak? Does Junior get your CR booked guns? And the book goes away?
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 02-13-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By thomasray
Smile C and R

Hello from the lower 40. I need your opines on getting a C and R lis. for personal use. Not to deal but to get a few old relics to shoot and enjoy. I tire of paying sales tax, FFL agent fees and...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-12-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By thomasray
Re: Butter or no butter

Dear Gat. This was a long time ago but I remember the bang part of it clearly. Especially the moment of incomprehension before the smoke cleared. This was a gun of unknown origin taken in trade. I...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-11-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,065
Posted By thomasray
Re: traditions vortec pistol

Get some experience before you trudge of into your doe stand to do a halfway ambush job at the animal's pain and suffering.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-10-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By thomasray
Re: Butter or no butter

Let me tell you. In 68 it was. I got me a pristine 62 Impala with a white top. And I had a bald blonde to ride shotgun, that's how pretty that car was.

So one afternoon me and Blondie was down at...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By thomasray
Re: Marlin 25N Peep ??

I did call them without a definitive answer.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 02-19-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By thomasray
Marlin 25N Peep ??

Hello I am told that a Williams Receever sight # 5DGR is compatible with the dovetail groove on a Marlin bolt 22 Mdl 25N. Help me out here so I dont have to send something back that dont work. Be...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-07-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By thomasray
Re: 45 colt Cowboy barrel question?

A lot of good advice. What keeps putting 6 in if we remove the ext rod? I put 6 in this one.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-05-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By thomasray
Re: 45 colt Cowboy barrel question?

Hi Mudober. I will look into the need to shorten the ext rod. Economics will govern. I got the Cowboy in a favorable trade. It is representative of a Colt although a purist do not like it. Everyone...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-05-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By thomasray
Smile 45 colt Cowboy barrel question?

Well we got the barrel taken care of. Local smith will cut it to 3 1/2 inches and solder a haf-penny for a front sight.

Now somebody said that this wouldnt work for a personal weapon. May be the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-04-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By thomasray
Smile Re: Colt Cowboy 45 rebarrel?

I tride to sel this thing here and tuther places but nohow nobody want it so i called Mr Janis Peacemakers and he sed all could be done is to cut her off so here gose.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 12-04-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By thomasray
Colt Cowboy 45 rebarrel?

Hello. I want to convert a 51/2" barrel to a 3" Sheriff on a new Colt Cowboy CB1850 . Any help would help on a source for a 3" brl will be a help. I sed that. Thank you. PS Or should I get out the...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 07-29-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By thomasray
kit skill levels.

Hello I have looked for a Lincoln or Philadelphia derringer to no avail. Am considering a Lyman Plains pistol. Are the kits from Lyman fitted well? I am not a model maker and find little joy in a...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-08-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By thomasray
Re: What target scope for a 22?

By the way. I went to Fleet ASW School in SanDiege in fall class of 1966. I was on a destryer DD-499 on 1 West Pac to Tonkin Gulf and rest of time at Pearl Harbor. Worked on Mark 44 and 37 fish.:)
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 10-08-2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By thomasray
Re: What target scope for a 22?

:):):)I went to Natchz and could not find the Simmons you sugestd. I did find a Weaver T Series 10x fixed power with xhairs and a 1/8" moa dot for 229$. I think these are now discontinued. Just what...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 09-30-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By thomasray
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 09-27-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By thomasray
What target scope for a 22?

I have a Marlin 25, a TC Classic auto and a Marlin 22 mag bullbarrel 982.

Low mounts interfer with the bolt action.

What target scope would benefit my 22 mag? thanks.
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 09-06-2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By thomasray
Re: Gun Laws - selling at internet auction

Best of all answers. I will leave it to my FFL to ship or recieve. Thanks as always for valid advice.:)
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 09-04-2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By thomasray
Gun Laws - selling at internet auction

Hello. What is my liability to watch out for if I sell to someone when in good faith I accept a signed FFL from a successful bidder in say NY or Mass or other restrictive state? If the buyer is...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 09-04-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,390
Posted By thomasray
Marlin 32 hps cal.???

Hello I saw this at an internet auction listed as caliber for a 1893 marlin levergun...? what is this cartrge?
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-20-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By thomasray
Re: Auto Ordinance Kahr 30 M1 Carbine

Hello. Firing pin could be one problem.

However I tried some Federal ammo and had no problems. I went back and microed some of the problem brass which was less than 1.279. Trim to length is 1.286...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-20-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By thomasray
Exclamation Re: Auto Ordinance Kahr 30 M1 Carbine

Hi. I dont use Wolf ammo. This is American Ammo of Miami FL. AKA A-MERC. It has a blue and red box.

I am going to buy some Remington ammo and other premium ammo and will see if it still misfires....
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-19-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By thomasray
Angry Auto Ordinance Kahr 30 M1 Carbine

Hello. I got a new [650$] :mad: M1 and have had problems with mis-fires ie light dented primer. The factory took it back but all they did was polish the bolt.

It still mif-fires 2 out of 5 times....
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-18-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By thomasray
Re: 1897 shotgn 16 gage

Others tell me 1897 in 16 gage was 2 1/2 until 1931.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-18-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By thomasray
1897 shotgn 16 gage

Hello.I have a Winchstr 1897 - 16 ga - 2 9/16 chamber made in 1913 according to ser numbers. It is in tight condition with nice patina. Nice wood but has been refinished in my opinion. Is it worth...
Forum: General Discussion 12-20-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By thomasray
Get your family this present.......

You owe it to your family as breadwinner to get a CT-scan. It will show up any problems.

In November my elk hunting was interupted by blood in urine. Doc sent me for a CT-scan which disclosed a...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-30-2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By thomasray
3006 anti burglar device

Hello people. I picked up a Remington #742 on the cheap in 3006. I want to cut the barrel to 18" and mount a ghost ring peep on it. I see 10 round aftermarket clips although do not have any...
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2005, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By thomasray
Another time - another place - another war.

I recognise a lot of differing opinions about the war on terrorism. In that I support the young Americans that serve the colors. That has legitimatacy [spelling].

I turned 18 in 1965. I spent the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 06-27-2005, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By thomasray
38-55 or 38-56

Would somebody splain me the difference in these 2 rounds?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-29-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By thomasray
Seating Depth 45-70

Hello. My Ruger 1 and reproduction Sharps both have long throats. As normal overall length for this round is 2.5 inches am I doing wrong to seat at 0.005 less than "touching the lands" depth?
...
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