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Mitty38
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That one does not eat much and only steals Pocket change. L O LHahahaha .
I think I'd be more worried about that short one out in front .
fiver
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usually some Ginger Snaps.
I still have the paw prints on the window from the Raccoons climbing in there and eating half a bag.
they didn't make much of a mess [or leave a bunch of crumbs] and only ate half of them, so they got a pass.
you might wanna rummage around in the doors for the candy and gum the kids seem to always leave in there.
I still have the paw prints on the window from the Raccoons climbing in there and eating half a bag.
they didn't make much of a mess [or leave a bunch of crumbs] and only ate half of them, so they got a pass.
you might wanna rummage around in the doors for the candy and gum the kids seem to always leave in there.
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This morning's range session found one of the range regulars at the bench next to mine. He was shooting his
C. Sharps 32" barreled 45-100, French grey, Hartford fore end capped 1874 or 1875 Sharps, with a 500-grain cast bullet and black powder. Just after the boom died away I could hear the bullet hit the 200-yard berm. The rifle has taken two Wyoming elk that I know of.
Several years ago he let me shoot his Turnbull restored .45-70 1886.
Oh, to have that sort of disposable funds.
C. Sharps 32" barreled 45-100, French grey, Hartford fore end capped 1874 or 1875 Sharps, with a 500-grain cast bullet and black powder. Just after the boom died away I could hear the bullet hit the 200-yard berm. The rifle has taken two Wyoming elk that I know of.
Several years ago he let me shoot his Turnbull restored .45-70 1886.
Oh, to have that sort of disposable funds.
RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
I have a C. Sharps Arms Hunter's rifle 1874 in 50/70 with nice wood and saddle ring, it cost less than two AR's with suppressors.
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I've "built" several C. Sharps rifles. The basic featured .38-55 of last evening was $2900 and worth every penny.
ARs have their place and I surely won't denigrate them or those who own them, however I can't imagine ever looking at one and being struck by its sheer eye appeal and outstanding artisanship.
Rick H
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Those Olympians remind me of my youth. As kids we used to chose up sides and go to war over the "Turtle Hole"....a muddy wide spot in the creek that was full of muck and snapping turtles. We used BB guns and sling shots firing BB's, no protective gear. Used to leave welts and dents but rarely drew blood. We were lucky and no one lost an eye. The sling shots were better weapons than the Red Rider style BB guns, hit harder at range.
Mitty38
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I have restored a factory engraved Savage 1899, used to sit and admire it for hours. Put it back to darn near the way it was new. Had to sell my Collection, but that is another story. Still think of that gun.
I have built an AR. It's kind of a different kind Admiration. Different kind of cool , if you will. At least for me.
It's kinda like the affection I have for my 90 F250. I took this usable chunk of metal, and turned it into something that function well. I can get it muddy dent it. I put a wooden bumper, made of scrap wood, on the back. It has no purpose other than keeping me from bumping my shin on the receiver. And something to sit on. Don't matter. But it is my re- creation, a part of me. I love it any way. Especially for it's ugliness and lack of need for care. The AR15 build is like that.
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Mitty38
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Ok, you configured them. Got it. I do that quite a bit with different guns I want.
The great thing about AR15's is if you are smart enough to load and cast there is no reason you can not figure out how to produce a functioning one from parts.
If you can afford 50 bucks for a stripped lower.Buy a part of kit every couple months once you saved up enough for that part. Then, less then 2 years you can have a fully functional rifle that you built and worked all the bugs out. Your design, built by your hands. And at no great financial one time burden. That is what drew me to the AR. The fact that I cannot build a real fine rifle without a little pricy help at doing some things properly, or just can not seem to get the money together to get hands on some of the Craftsmen Quality guns I used to own.
I am saving for a Quality Piece of Craftsmanship but I keep having to hit that fund so the builds, feed that need, want.
Now if someone can sell me an engraved 45-70 Marlin 1895 for $200. Please PM Me I will get you a copy of my local gun shops ffl.
RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
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Well, I have been here for some time, and there are plans afoot to hang round for some time longer.You really should have one built, you are not getting any younger, you know!
Conundrum One: Having enough money to see one through to the end, but not so much as to enrich one's heirs.
Conundrum Two: As one advances toward the end, and the decision is made to spend some of one's heirs' eventual windfall, one will most likely not be able to take full advantage and usage of one's acquisitions.
Solution: Quit agonizing. Build it. Enjoy it. The heirs will get it anyway.
Hmmm . . .
Mitty38
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I say build it and enjoy it. If you have enough to see it thru.
Weird things happen in life. Fortunes are lost in secounds. Inheritance can be tied up for years, till it is dwindled away over the simplest things. Health can be lost in a fleeting moment. The future is never sure.
You worked hard for what you have. Enjoy while you can.
Weird things happen in life. Fortunes are lost in secounds. Inheritance can be tied up for years, till it is dwindled away over the simplest things. Health can be lost in a fleeting moment. The future is never sure.
You worked hard for what you have. Enjoy while you can.
fiver
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it's funny.
I decided some time back that I didn't need anything new until I found a way to shoot cast through all of the ones I have.
still ain't got close to doing that, aaand I've been really holding off on any new acquisitions.
then a guy mentioned having a shotgun like the 120 I built from parts and pieces I mostly had on hand, and he'd maybe sell it for a somewhat reasonable price.
[I'm sure it's a model 12 which suits me just a bit better than the lighter 120]
then he mentions he has others he is gonna put up for sale, and asks if I want a list when he gets it put together.
maaan,, I need no more guns,,,, so of course I say yeah.
at least I get first right of refusal.... LOL.
I decided some time back that I didn't need anything new until I found a way to shoot cast through all of the ones I have.
still ain't got close to doing that, aaand I've been really holding off on any new acquisitions.
then a guy mentioned having a shotgun like the 120 I built from parts and pieces I mostly had on hand, and he'd maybe sell it for a somewhat reasonable price.
[I'm sure it's a model 12 which suits me just a bit better than the lighter 120]
then he mentions he has others he is gonna put up for sale, and asks if I want a list when he gets it put together.
maaan,, I need no more guns,,,, so of course I say yeah.
at least I get first right of refusal.... LOL.
Dusty Bannister
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At least you are keeping your word to yourself, these are not "new" guns.
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In all seriousness, a $4000-plus rifle is just not feasible.
However, I'm 90% sure that my .45 Colt/.45 ACP Blackhawk quest has been superseded by that of a .45 Colt rifle. (Have to make use of the dies, brass and moulds that I bought just prior to the nationwide Chinese flu shutdown.) I'm leaning toward an 1873, because it will fit nicely between the .38 Special Uberti/Cimarron 1866 and the .357 Mag. Rossi/EMF 1892. Both are sporting rifles with crescent butt plated and 24 1/4" barrels, and while I prefer a sporting rifle, and it is available from Uberti, Rossi has a carbine for about half the price.
However, I'm 90% sure that my .45 Colt/.45 ACP Blackhawk quest has been superseded by that of a .45 Colt rifle. (Have to make use of the dies, brass and moulds that I bought just prior to the nationwide Chinese flu shutdown.) I'm leaning toward an 1873, because it will fit nicely between the .38 Special Uberti/Cimarron 1866 and the .357 Mag. Rossi/EMF 1892. Both are sporting rifles with crescent butt plated and 24 1/4" barrels, and while I prefer a sporting rifle, and it is available from Uberti, Rossi has a carbine for about half the price.
