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The Barracks / Re: Raffle
« Last post by Niederlander on Today 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 Today at 11:28:54 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 Today 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.
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 Today at 10:13:54 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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Cas City Historical Society / Re: Anyone have extensive use of a carbine on horseback?
« Last post by Ranch 13 on Today 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.
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.
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Shotguns / Re: Are '87's having a moment?
« Last post by Cap'n Redneck on Today at 06:48:10 AM »One more Arizonan:
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Shotguns / Re: Are '87's having a moment?
« Last post by Cap'n Redneck on Today at 06:45:26 AM »1887's were certainly having their moment in the Arizona territory back in the days of yore...
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The Barracks / Re: Raffle
« Last post by Major 2 on Yesterday at 11:49:50 PM »Who was the lucky winner ?
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Shotguns / Re: Are '87's having a moment?
« Last post by Abilene on Yesterday at 11:29:03 PM »SASS default is to load no more than 2, but many clubs including most around here, state "87's and 97's may be stoked on the clock" in the stage instructions.
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Shotguns / Re: Are '87's having a moment?
« Last post by Reverend P. Babcock Chase on Yesterday at 10:38:10 PM »Howdy Again Fellers,
Regarding a full mag on an '87 (or '97) vs SXS, I shoot both I do have a '97 for Wild Bunch only). I don't know whether I shoot one quicker although I believe that, due to the occasional '87 train wreck, I'm better off with the SXS. Oh yeah, to the point, I don't see why guys who's shotguns have magazine shouldn't be allowed to use a full mag if they want, as long as they start the stage with and open and empty gun.
Rev. Chase
ps. I'm not sure but I think that is allowed.
Regarding a full mag on an '87 (or '97) vs SXS, I shoot both I do have a '97 for Wild Bunch only). I don't know whether I shoot one quicker although I believe that, due to the occasional '87 train wreck, I'm better off with the SXS. Oh yeah, to the point, I don't see why guys who's shotguns have magazine shouldn't be allowed to use a full mag if they want, as long as they start the stage with and open and empty gun.
Rev. Chase
ps. I'm not sure but I think that is allowed.
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