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 :) Well OK  ;)

I'll have to give the "nod" to Griff.  After all it be some apparent he be several days older-n-dirt.   ::) ;D

Although, we both have a preference for Revolvers that load from the FRONT and Brass Rifles that ALSO load from the FRONT  8)
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BROW / Re: Revolvers with Buffalo rifles
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 08:40:02 AM »

 :) Ah Yesssss  ;)

My favoritst and Go-To rifles are Henrys.  They be Nineteen Inch barrel (mostly) carbines, built by a talented Blacksmith in Denver, Colorado Territory.  Paired with Col. Sam'l Colt's Open Top revolvers in matching caliber/cartridge.  Simplifies having sufficient cartridges at hand, as it twer.   :D 
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STORM / Re: 1866 uberti stains on brass receiver
« Last post by Baltimore Ed on Today at 08:31:37 AM »
I only have two ‘66 muskets and plan on letting them patina. I do however tumble and polish my brass as it makes them easier to find. Please don’t use sandpaper on your rifle.
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 :) You Betcha Major  ;)

When a kid (yea, I was young oncest).  One of my favorite memories was riding The Calico Railroad at Knotts Berry Farm in California.  A replica of the Denver and Rio Grand Railroad.
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Don’t shoot black powder but do have some black rifles…oops wrong shooting sport. When I want to win or be as competitive as possible I shoot my Marlin 1894 CL in 45colt, when I don’t care i shoot any of my other cas rifles. My go to sg is my M24 Marlin pump but I like my M30 20 ga too. For WB I run a M12 riot. Being the progressive club that we are my favorite handgun setup is a Smith or Colt DA in a crossdraw with a 1911 in a flap strongside [ala Rico Fardan] but a pair of DA Smiths, Colts or Webleys work too. My default is a pair of 4.5 inch Vaqueros. Whenever I do my Tim Strawn impression I carry my nickel 1911 and a birdshead Ruger as they match my silver nose.
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When I was a kid about 8-9, I got to ride the Tweetsie Railroad in its opening year 1957.
I never forgotten the experience
It was and still is a is a family owned and operated Western themed RR between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Tall Tales / Re: May we move on, for coffee and chat ?
« Last post by Major 2 on Today at 07:33:58 AM »
MSM weather forecast say's heavy rain will end soon    ???
Well, perhaps someone there should look outside... It isn't even drizzling.
Light clouds, and nothing on the radar, except the western panhandle of Florida.
Perhaps that will reach mid-Fla. this evening  :-\

Habitual weekly migration to my friends' LGS.  :)
 I still carry on that tradition my late shooting pard and I did for many years.
Nearly every Saturday, less we were at an NCOWs match or perhaps the gun show in Melbourne (Fl).

   



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BROW / Re: Revolvers with Buffalo rifles
« Last post by Major 2 on Today at 07:12:00 AM »
Entertaining read 1st person account  :),,, Prof
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BROW / Re: Revolvers with Buffalo rifles
« Last post by Professor Marvel on Today at 05:35:51 AM »
Firstly, Prof Marvel had only my .54 Leman Trade rifle, hawk, and several knives as he headed west of  Minnesota
Trading goods from a few pack mules.

Traded into an 1847 dragoon as soon as I could .
When I came across the 1851 .36 Colts, Whilst they were lighter, I saw no reason to trade down in caliber.

When the 1858 Remington .44’s became available, the Professor finagled his way into a pair of them and a
dozen cylinders as soon as he could, and became hooked on Remingtons, to the point that he actually spent money
To purchase a remington carbine in the same .44 caliber.

The profesor saw the rapid technological trends of scientific improvements and paid attention.

When a .54 1863 Sharps Papercutter showed up he snapped it up, the same with a barley used 1866 Yellowboy.

Since the Professor had advanced to selling sundries and snake oil from a converted gypsy wagon, he had stable living
Quarters, and a larger space for  storage of goods and equipage.

Once conversions became available, The professor had his Sharps converted to a .54 cartridge using European brass casings,
and keeps reloading the same 100 casings himself. He also obtained a pair of conversion cylinders for his remingtons,
Allowing him to use the same cartridges as his lever action yellowboy.

As time marched forward, and the Professor was making his rounds selling goods, services, snakeoil, and indian remedies,
He started taking in 36 and .44 colt C&B revolvers and Remington 1858 revolvers in trade , usually for very little
Since they often had minor mechanical issues. More than one was acquired because the owner had “taken it apart to clean
And couldnt get it together again” …. and as a practising blacksmith, mechanic, and clockmaker, he repaired, modified,
cut down barrels, and learned to do cartridge conversions himself,
eventually amassing  “Way too many” ….. lol

So …
.54 Leman flintock
.44 Colt Dragoon
.54 Sharps papercutter converted to custom cartridge
.44 Remington New Model Armies

Yhs
Prof Marvel

BTW I have a remedy for that….
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