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Cas City Historical Society / Re: Anyone have extensive use of a carbine on horseback?
« Last post by Trailrider on Yesterday at 07:55:18 PM »
When I was much younger and hunting with an outfitter on horseback, I packed a pre-64 M70 in a scabbard, butt rear, muzzle slightly down, under my right leg. The barrel was shortened to 21-3/8 inches, with a Weaver K-4 scope. The scabbard I made myself. I would dismount, reach over the horse and pull the rifle from the scabbard. Worked fine.
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Tall Tales / Re: April 1, Fooling around making the coffee & toast
« Last post by DeaconKC on Yesterday at 06:44:09 PM »
Thanks for the good news that everyone was safe from storms. We had some good ones here last night, but no damage at Casa Deacon. Went to load some 45 Colt last night, couldn't find my plastic boxes for the ammo, kept looking and when I found them, they were full of loaded ammo! So I have plenty for the Alabama Shoot this weekend. Supposed to rain more tonight. Y'all be good and have a blessed Lord's Day.
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CAS City Classifieds / Old West Reproductions Slim Jim holster for SAA
« Last post by TDW on Yesterday at 03:18:18 PM »
This is one of  R M Bachman’s Slim Jim holsters for the 7 1/2 inch barrel SAA. These are top quality holsters, from one of the best makers. This calf skin lined holster would cost you $195 plus a wait for backlog time (and Rick always has a backlog!). This holster is very lightly used, and is priced at only $150 plus shipping and handling.

I will accept USPS money orders, cashiers checks, or (for CAS City forum members with more than 25 posts) , a personal check.

First, “I’ll take it”, followed immediately by a PM gets the holster.
Tom W.
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Tall Tales / Re: April 1, Fooling around making the coffee & toast
« Last post by Major 2 on Yesterday at 02:57:10 PM »
Just spoke to Del.; Tornado passed 2 miles north of his location.
He, Rita and Riley are fine but his 'puter is down for an upgrade and has to restore Cas City passwords etc.
Rita came home, and they went out for a Steak & fix'n' yesterday evening .
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The Barracks / Re: Raffle
« Last post by Niederlander on Yesterday at 02:28:11 PM »
A woman from north and west of here.  She seemed to be pretty happy about it!
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Cas City Historical Society / Re: Anyone have extensive use of a carbine on horseback?
« Last post by Ranch 13 on Yesterday at 11:28:54 AM »
Quote from: Hair Trigger Jim on Yesterday at 10:13:54 AM
Are you saying they hung it from the saddle horn without a scabbard, or they tied it to the saddle horn while in the scabbard so it wouldn't fall out?  Or both?

 Both
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Cas City Historical Society / Re: Anyone have extensive use of a carbine on horseback?
« Last post by Major 2 on Yesterday at 10:24:49 AM »
Since it has been brought up...

As a Cavalry Reenactor, for some 30 years, I did sling a Sharps Carbine with an original snap hook and carbine thimble.
I also slung a Henry in Sling over may back from time to time.
Neither was comfortable, particularly at the canter, or gallop... The Henry could and occasionally did pop you in the back of your head.
The Sharps was heavy, and yanked on your shoulder, and on dismount and slung over the shoulder could and did smack you. You learned quickly to dismount without arching your back.
On the other hand, I had a M 1904 scabbard for my O3 in WW1 impression.
When it was rigged as regulation, it was under your leg and O4 stirrup strap making close contact leg grip uncomfortable.



 
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Cas City Historical Society / Re: Anyone have extensive use of a carbine on horseback?
« Last post by Hair Trigger Jim on Yesterday at 10:13:54 AM »
Quote from: Ranch 13 on Yesterday at 08:36:56 AM
A lot of the old guys I grew up around in ranch country had saddle ring 94 winchester carbines. They said that the great thing about it was you could just hang the rifle from the saddle horn and not worry about loosing it out of a scabbard, and it served as a safety to keep the rifle from sliding out of the scabbard
 From my personal experience I find little difference between carrying a 20 inch or 24 inch lever rifle such as the 95 and 94 winchesters or any of the Marlins and Savage.
So I would say it just mostly depends on your preference after the horse is tied or hobbled.

Are you saying they hung it from the saddle horn without a scabbard, or they tied it to the saddle horn while in the scabbard so it wouldn't fall out?  Or both?
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Bird Cage Theatre ( Videos ) / Re: Old West YouTube Channel---Arizona Ghostriders
« Last post by Johnny McCrae on Yesterday at 09:08:06 AM »
Thank you for another great and informative video.
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Bird Cage Theatre ( Videos ) / Scenes from Western Movies
« Last post by Johnny McCrae on Yesterday at 09:01:05 AM »
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