Tex Jones, SASS 2263
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Have fun out there.
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Look up Pioneer Gun Works who have videos on installing short stroke kits.
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Uberti and Winchester 73s in 44 WCF.
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20 minutes ago, Captain Bill Burt said:
All it said was Super 38, 1968
'68 or '38?
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That pistol is going to need some work from what I can see. Have you checked the serial number on the Colt database? It might give you some detail, although a Colt letter would be better. As it looks now, a Tisas might be an even trade.
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My early rigs were from El Paso Saddlery and Bob Mernickle. Still have them and use them on occasion. The go to rigs are from a long time friend and leather maker Zach Taylor. Those are hand stitched and work well. Shotgun belt from Zach, also.
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Nice. It looks like the stock may need replacement. I saw an 1876 in 40-82 at the Holland & Holland gun room in NYC years ago. It came out of India. First one I had ever seen. I assume you're going to use black. Good luck.
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She's still a beauty. Is there a Coast Guard cutter still on station next to the statue? There was one there for a long time after 9/11, and was still there when I used a ferry service from NJ to lower Manhattan back in the early teens of the century.
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A large board ensures that management most always gets its way.
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2 hours ago, Rayvolver said:
Really looking to trade for a better SXS. Didn’t really think of a price
You should change your header to WTT or put in a price.
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Old West Guns magazine ceased publication a while ago.
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33 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said:
Once they switched to made in the USA parts, did they retain that weird safety thing in the hammer? If not, then they are closer to the SAA than the Uberti...
USFAs never had a safety block since they weren't Ubertis.
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Looks good. All wood doors, Wow!
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Early on, USFA pistols were put together here from imported parts manufactured by Uberti. Even when production was done entirely in CT, the specs were still Uberti. Parts may have been changed, either in the factory or by individual owners. My USFAs have Uberti parts in them, including barrels and cylinders. Try to get hold of Gary Grainger if he is still with VTI Gun Parts and he may have more info for you.
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Welcome aboard, Duke. Their are different definitions of what constitutes an "action job". Anything from lightening springs to altering the locking bolts on revolvers or, short stroking lever action rifles, including lighter carriers. I suggest you look up some of the more well known smiths for more information. One site that has some detail is Munden Enterprises (bobmunden.com), which lists different levels of alterations. As far as the Miroku rifles go, they are legal as they come from the factory. They have, what could be called a first generation short stroke and they're pretty smooth without any work. No after market parts are available for them with the exception of what Shotgun Boogie (sbgwllc.com) has available, which can smooth them out a bit. Most folks send their guns to a smith since the work, while not very difficult, does require hand fitting and a level of experience most shooters don't have. Shotguns are a different story. Gateway Kid's comments are appropriate. Good luck.
Tex
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C'mon, Pat. Go to a match. What have you got to lose?
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You gave her a good life. Remember that.
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Hang in there. All the best.
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Jorgensen clamps might work. 6", 12", 24" 36"
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I can't tell the depth of the underlying table, but you might need at least one c clamp on the left side to stabilize the stair tread. Ideally, the c clamps should also be on the rear of the stair tread, but I would guess that the table is too wide. There may be some play if the table isn't strong (heavy) enough to prevent movement.
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No snow here, but -13 now. We're warming up though as it's going to be around 8 above zero tonight. 🥶
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RIP, Bob. Truly one of a kind.
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Many years ago, Macy's in New York brought in a bunch of Enfield Carbines (when one could still sell rifles to the general public without a permit requirement). I saw the ad in the paper and my uncle sent one of his employees with me to buy one, as I wasn't old enough. I took that rifle apart many times, lost a few parts but replaced them when I found an outfit in PA that sold parts. Still have it , but I never shot it. Fazakerly production.
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Belated Happy New Year, Bob!
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Thanks for the pics. Looks like fun.