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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #360 on: October 21, 2022, 11:30:30 PM »
And its not the first cost, (the gun);
 I reload for my milsurps 30/40 ,303, 30'06, 7.62 , 8MM Lebel - and a goodly number of small arms 32/20 up to 45 Colt., ACP & Auto Rim.
I'd have to get 38/40 dyes, brass etc., thought I would not be opposed to do so  :-\

Thing is the gun is at fair price, And I think I need to look some harder at it.
I did not get to inspect the bore, nor did I find out when it was manufactured.
So, all in I be at about a grand.... Gun, dies, brass, bullets yada yada !

Now 'IF" I were to trade something  :-\ but what  ??? , I'm pretty much settled with what I have.

BUT the big BUT, I'm thinking and that is "the prangs" of the affliction, I have  ::)
 
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« Reply #361 on: October 22, 2022, 12:44:58 AM »
I  have been in similar situations before. One option is to figure out a way to pay for the rifle, then add the components, dies, etc. as funds allow. Just owning a classic rifle like that is an honor; being able to shoot it can come along later. Just a thought...

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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #362 on: October 22, 2022, 06:07:14 AM »
I know how you feel Major, I’ve passed on guns that were a nice piece, would want to shoot it, had the funds but didn’t want to add another caliber to the mix and didn’t want to buy loaded ammo. I wouldn't hold it agen’ ya if you passed. I do reload .38-40 for a pair of New Services a 7.5 and 4.5]. But am happy with my .45 marlins.
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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #363 on: October 22, 2022, 06:28:55 AM »
Ed, I have a Classic Limited JM Marlin in 32/20.
And a Winchester 73 made in 1891 also in 32/20, Griff, so I'm already down the reloading rabbit hole :P

I'll check with my LGS, if it is his to sell then perhaps, I'll put it on layaway or wrangle a trade.
Of Course, after I examine it further.

This truly is an affliction  :-X
 
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« Reply #364 on: October 22, 2022, 10:47:48 AM »
Lemme look, I might have some .38-40 dies around here somewhere for you...
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« Reply #365 on: October 25, 2022, 11:42:05 AM »
Well, I went back, and I took a grand inspection on the Marlin....

Sadly, both tangs had brazed repairs as both had been cracked. This was not apparent in the initial photos offered me.  :-X

That turned out to be the deal breaker. Tig weld repairs and proper dressing perhaps....
But Bubba had been involved. 
Clearly, poorly repaired
Note: the cracks brazed (yellow arrows) and the washer use to repair the broken & missing end of the tang.
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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #366 on: November 26, 2022, 01:50:05 PM »
The last post and condition of that Marlin threw cold water and dashed my fever ....some !
Even set in some remission...but

I'm in full prowl again I'm afraid, actively messing with the hunt again  ::)
Nothing in particular, just enjoying the hunt....   

Half the fun is, the wonder of what will strike my fancy  :-\
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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #367 on: November 26, 2022, 02:06:53 PM »
I'm always finding myself one gun short of perfection in my collection (Hoard? Stockpile?heap?)
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« Reply #368 on: November 27, 2022, 07:28:22 AM »
Perfection in a collection? I do not consider myself to be a collector, but I still need just one more.

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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #369 on: November 27, 2022, 07:59:54 AM »
It's like substance addiction..
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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #370 on: November 28, 2022, 09:21:19 AM »
I can resist anything at this point...
PSSST, anybody got a Broomhandle Mauser?
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« Reply #371 on: November 28, 2022, 10:38:14 AM »
I can resist anything at this point...
PSSST, anybody got a Broomhandle Mauser?



 I saw a Chinese Shansei Mauser C96 on the Cabella's gun library 
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« Reply #372 on: December 04, 2022, 12:41:57 PM »
Looks like I will be adding a S&W Model 25 in .45 ACP to the herd tomorrow. At least it is going on layaway.
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« Reply #373 on: December 04, 2022, 01:29:40 PM »
Looks like I will be adding a S&W Model 25 in .45 ACP to the herd tomorrow. At least it is going on layaway.
I really like my 1917/1937.

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« Reply #374 on: December 04, 2022, 03:11:45 PM »
I like my 1917 too, I reload my used ACP brass and got some 1/2 clips off eBay.
Bought some new Auto Rim brass from Starline or Graf & Son, when it popped up in stock I don't recall now  :-\
I'm looking forward to the photos of your new toy  :D
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« Reply #375 on: December 04, 2022, 05:51:24 PM »
I too, love the 1917s, got three already.
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« Reply #376 on: December 04, 2022, 06:53:47 PM »
I just can't help myself.
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« Reply #377 on: December 05, 2022, 06:46:47 PM »
RRio, that is beautiful!
Well, I got the S&W today, it had Goodyears on it, but those got swapped out for some Altamonts when it got home.
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Re: gunoholic
« Reply #378 on: December 05, 2022, 09:06:22 PM »
OH! My, that is just WOW!

I have been surfing eBay for Milsurp holsters to fill the gaps in Gun's I have without.
I scored a WW2 Husqvarna M07 holster.

I need to find a WW2 Enfield Web holster for my Tankers revolver 
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« Reply #379 on: December 05, 2022, 09:08:12 PM »
Very nice, Deacon.

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