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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 »
Quote from: Hair Trigger Jim on Today 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?

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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.



 
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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 »
Quote from: 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.

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 Today 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
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Tall Tales / Re: April 1, Fooling around making the coffee & toast
« Last post by Johnny McCrae on Today at 08:54:15 AM »
Country Ribs from the Amish Market last night. In the Crock Pot for six hours on low . Excellent!
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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.
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Bird Cage Theatre ( Videos ) / Re: Old West YouTube Channel---Arizona Ghostriders
« Last post by santee on Today at 07:30:18 AM »
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The Darksider's Den / Re: .45 Cowboy Special
« Last post by StrawHat on Today at 06:52:27 AM »
Quote from: Mako on April 20, 2024, 07:13:29 AM
…

~Mako

Mako,

I posted on another forum and got this reply,

Quote from: Roy G. Jinks;141985502
The S&W spec. sheet date 1918 list the rifling as 6 grooves and one turn in 15 inched. I hope that helps. They list all the spec.s if you need them. Roy

As more replies come in, I will post.

Kevin
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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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