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Tall Tales / Re: Marching closer to Spring,Cawfee,Tea and Grumpy Coosie's cooking.
« Last post by Johnny McCrae on Today at 12:58:40 PM »87 and mostly sunny here. On my way to the pool.
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The Leather Shop / Re: John Wayne Style Holsters
« Last post by Johnny McCrae on Today at 12:54:57 PM »Nice job! The Duke himself would be proud to carry this Rig.
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The Winchester Model 1876 / Re: '76 Muskets in Hawaii
« Last post by Roosterman on Today at 11:50:36 AM »I like that feller's stripey socks. 
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CAS City Classifieds / Re: F/S Left handed cross draw holster
« Last post by Bear Run Butch on Today at 11:19:25 AM »Open to offers
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The Winchester Model 1876 / Re: '76 Muskets in Hawaii
« Last post by DJ on Today at 11:13:12 AM »Nice photos, Ken. I always enjoy poring over gun-related historical records.
Here is a photo from the Hawaii Archives of Masonic Temple Squad 5 of the Citizen Guard, Hawaii, taken in 1895. In a squad of 27 men (and one small boy, who appears to be unarmed), I think I see four Trapdoors, four 1876 Win Muskets, one 1876 Win Carbine, three Sharps-Borchardts, one Mod 1879 Rem Lee, seven full-length magazine Winchesters (I think they're '92s), maybe a couple shotguns, and a few others I can't quite identify. I feel I should recognize the one tucked under the arm of the gent in the light-colored suit near the center of front row, but just can't quite make it out, although some features suggest a rolling block.
It looks like it was a fun, "bring your own gun" kind of rifle squad, but a logistical nightmare if it ever came to fighting.
Here is a photo from the Hawaii Archives of Masonic Temple Squad 5 of the Citizen Guard, Hawaii, taken in 1895. In a squad of 27 men (and one small boy, who appears to be unarmed), I think I see four Trapdoors, four 1876 Win Muskets, one 1876 Win Carbine, three Sharps-Borchardts, one Mod 1879 Rem Lee, seven full-length magazine Winchesters (I think they're '92s), maybe a couple shotguns, and a few others I can't quite identify. I feel I should recognize the one tucked under the arm of the gent in the light-colored suit near the center of front row, but just can't quite make it out, although some features suggest a rolling block.
It looks like it was a fun, "bring your own gun" kind of rifle squad, but a logistical nightmare if it ever came to fighting.
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Tall Tales / Re: Marching closer to Spring,Cawfee,Tea and Grumpy Coosie's cooking.
« Last post by Silver Creek Slim on Today at 10:59:37 AM »Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are ready.
1"+ of new white on the ground.
'Tis 26 and light sn*w. "Cloudy. Light snow in the morning then a slight chance of light snow in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent."
Slim
Coffee and tea are ready.
1"+ of new white on the ground.
'Tis 26 and light sn*w. "Cloudy. Light snow in the morning then a slight chance of light snow in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent."
Slim
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Uberti, Pietta and other SAA Clones / Re: What are you shooting in your .45 Open tops?
« Last post by 45 Dragoon on Today at 10:06:36 AM »Agreed, mine was a .44
I have used T.G. for years but now I'll be trying some CFE Pistol powder. I'm almost at a thousand rounds in "Beauty and the Beast " ( the original one) and all have been factory rounds. The rest will probably be reloads including the +p's.
Looking forward to shooting the Dragoons with some "proper " loads !! Lol
And, I meant to say RRio, that load sounds like a good load!!
Mike
I have used T.G. for years but now I'll be trying some CFE Pistol powder. I'm almost at a thousand rounds in "Beauty and the Beast " ( the original one) and all have been factory rounds. The rest will probably be reloads including the +p's.
Looking forward to shooting the Dragoons with some "proper " loads !! Lol
And, I meant to say RRio, that load sounds like a good load!!
Mike
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Spencer Shooting Society / Re: M1865 Burnside Spencer incoming
« Last post by 00-28 on Today at 09:56:17 AM »Hi Shilohdiver, thanks for the compliment. I am just starting out experimenting, googled m1853 Sharps cartridges and found Star and Bullock, ( cartridgekits.com ). I watched their YouTube video and that gave me an idea of what’s involved in making paper cartridges. I bought one of their loading kits and some .54 cal Richmond bullets. Now the fun begins. I’m getting calipers today because so much is involved in getting this right. Th bullet is too big for the bore, which may be correct, but I don’t know by how much. I remember loading BP pistols and seating the ball, it was tight and left lead shavings when seated. I also need to figure out the load, best black powder, length of chamber, ( I’ll make a cartridge and mark the edge of the chamber ), and I’m sure there will be many more questions to be answered as I go along. That’s why I’m here, hoping to get some advice from the experienced shooters here, and who knows, share what I’m learning along the way. This is a new hobby for me, I’ll see where it leads. Thanks in advance.
Hope I haven’t overstepped my bounds, is it OK to discuss Sharps on this Spencer site. My intention is to share my Spencer when it arrives and discuss a center fire conversion that will soon follow.
Hope I haven’t overstepped my bounds, is it OK to discuss Sharps on this Spencer site. My intention is to share my Spencer when it arrives and discuss a center fire conversion that will soon follow.
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The Leather Shop / Re: John Wayne Style Holsters
« Last post by Marshal Will Wingam on Today at 09:38:46 AM »Thanks. I like to fit some holsters to the old model vaquero sometimes that way more of a variety fits it. The 1875 fit it well also.Nice. Thanks.
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1860 Henry / Re: Rebuilt 66 finished!
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 09:24:49 AM »
Well . . Well well 
OK everybody. I shoot lots of 45 Colt rifles. With BP or Subs, they will all Foul out rather quickly. UNLESS you take the time to ANNEAL your cases. Annealing will eliminate Blow-By and the guns will shoot as clean as 38-40 or 44-40.
A few hours of skull numbing boredom and a small tank of propane can and will save big bucks as opposed to re-barreling.
Part TWO: If you don't want to anneal, simply start out with 44-40 cases. Carefully run 'em thru 45 Colt dies, load and fire form to 45 Colt. Seal the chamber right up. Same same, couple hundred 44-40 cases lots cheaper than a re-barrel job.
Yes Agnes, People ARE Hazardous to Yer Health
Near forgot: I absolutely LOVE BRASS RIFLES you betcha!!
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