Tex Jones, SASS 2263
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Plenty of good gunsmiths who can tune up a Uberti. If you're in Ohio, then try contacting Lassiter (Tom Wildenauer) in New Lebanon: Tom's Single Action Shop, New Lebanon OH- 937-687-1039. Tom doesn't do much on the web; best to call him, usually in the afternoon.
If you're handy, there are spring kits available for Ubertis from Pioneer Gun Works (pioneergunworks.com) and Shotgun Boogie Gun Works (sbgwllc.com) among others. Good luck.
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I doubt anyone could understand this guy now.
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7 hours ago, Calamity Kris said:
Uno reminded me of a couple of outstanding concerts we attended. Unfortunately, we saw both of these artists shortly before they passed.
Ray Charles at the Hollywood bowl. Absolutely wonderful show.
B.B. King at the Pacific Ampitheater. His connection with the audience was unbelievable.
I saw Ray in West Berlin in 1970. Still remember it.
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18 minutes ago, Wild Willi said:
Look through your hats got to be one out there
I do, but it's 7 5/8.
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Guns International has a couple of used Alfonso rigs for sale under Gun Parts and Accessories/ Holsters and Belts. They are in the $400-500 range and, although used, they are in better shape than the one you show. Even if the rig was revitalized, I doubt that it would be worth doing in terms of return.
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Welcome aboard, Zeke!
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This is one version of the B&T pistol. As it's a Class III firearm, tracing ownership may be easier.
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The latest theory by some "experts" is that the firearm is possibly a B &T VP9 pistol with an integral "silencer", an update of the Welrod design used in WW II.
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43 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said:
My recommendation...truly KNOW the person that you're getting info. from.
I know that this is the SASS forum, but you'd be surprised at how much bad info. can be found here.
Phantom
Phantom makes a good point. A friend who is knowledgeable about CAS firearms and gear, and will give you unbiased information is a plus. You can find all sorts of advice about the game, but it's difficult to discern between good, not so good and bad advice if you're just starting out. Good luck, be safe and have fun.
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Welcome aboard. Lots of fun to be had, lots of good people.
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12 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said:
How bad is it on the action to let both barrels go at the same time?
Usually nothing if the gun is in good condition, of recent manufacture and not a regular occurrence. A friend found an old Stevens double in his attic when he moved in to his last house. He had it worked on/cleaned up by a retired Stevens smith. He fired it for a bit, and every so often both barrels would go off at the same time. He made it a wall hanger as he didn't want to spend any more money on fixing it.
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11 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said:
To be clear I am glad SASS is taking steps to make the wire more secure. I am an addict and even look at the wire during commercials on the TV. If this makes logon more difficult this may help break me from my affliction.
Why not exit the site without logging out i.e. it's always logged in?
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Had three cups already and spoke with seven folks in the neighborhood. Town guys stopped by to say they have to turn off the water for a bit to deal with a main leak: all this by 9:30 am. I need a nap.
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16 minutes ago, PowderRiverCowboy said:
The stumps is Kind of a love hate type relationship , After Beirut , HQMC decided that many of us needed to be split up They sent me a hog to none other than MCAS El Toro for 2 years I loved going there it got me out of alot of the BS games of details because of well not much need for a hog on a air base LOL .
For those Not knowing what a hog is well its a school trained 8541 , Pigs are unit trained to fill a spot
My old boss was a scout sniper in WWII and Lou passed away several years ago. I saw his picture in an American Rifleman magazine a few years ago when they printed a letter and photo sent in by a reader regarding his dad's time on Okinawa. I knew it was Lou because the father and Lou were both listed as hailing from Northern NJ, which was Lou's long time family home. Lou went on to become a senior officer in a major NYC bank. We had an office in the 30 Rockefeller Center building. There were four of us in the office who were vets, and Lou was the only WWII vet. He was a hell of a guy.
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I watched Last of the Mohicans (1920) silent on Amazon. Wallace Beery cast as Magua. Pretty interesting film. Selected for the National Film Registry in 1995. I don't know how to add it here.
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"Slow motion" traffic, by people, horse drawn wagons and autos. Still crazy driving there, but a lot faster now.
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Gene Autry took care of a lot of his expenses later in life.
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On 11/9/2022 at 7:39 AM, Warden Callaway said:
Really good John Ford western. Good quality video. Big production.
At around 3:52 minutes notice the short barrel '73, and a better view at 24:25.
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Sad to report that John Boy AKA: John Corney, passed away on October 10th. A long time CAS shooter, John was a font of information on black powder firearms, including manufacture of black powder cartridges. I had the pleasure of shooting with him at the Jackson Hole Gang and Monmouth Rangers clubs when I lived in NJ. RIP, pard.
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Emmet (left) and Matilda. Nephew and aunt.
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Could be the Sentimental Journey out of Falcon Field in Maricopa. Just found out that the CAF has a Minnesota wing. Not too far from me. A visit is in order.
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As it is, the first couple of days coincide with the Hell On Wheels shoot at Cheyenne. It used to be, I believe, that HOW was after EOT and one could do both. Now, if you want to do HOW then the WB shoot at EOT is out or vice versa. I'm planning on going to EOT this year, but I can't get there for the WB shoot or, for that matter, the HOW shoot. Would have liked to do both as I have the time after EOT.
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Both Unique an Universal are "slower" powders compared to Red Dot, Bullseye, Trail Boss and Titegroup, which seem to be the powders that are frequently mentioned for CAS loads. According to Hodgdon's tables Universal at 900 fps is pretty close to the maximum load they recommend for 230 gr 45 Colt. At that level, there shouldn't be much unburned powder to worry about. If you start at the lower end of the scale there will be some unburned powder, but you can reduce that by using magnum primers, as they burn a little hotter than the standard ones.
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Reminds me of the first time I met John Wayne. I worked on the S-II Program (2nd stage of the Saturn Rocket use to get men on the moon) in Seal Beach, Ca. One day at lunch I went to the bank and a really huge Pontiac station wagon was next to me stopped at a signal. It has a crest on the door and this funny looking bubble top over the driver. I couldn't help but stare at it. I suddenly realized that it was the Duke driving. He smiled and we drove off. I stopped at the bank and he was there too. Shook hands and he told me that his Mom lived in the retirement development (Leisure World) next to the bank and he took her to lunch every Wednesday when he was in town. Saw him several times after that.... on Wednesdays. The top was modified so he could wear a cowboy hat in the car!
Went to the opening of The Horse Soldiers in NYC and saw him there.
Midwest match schedule
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The dates haven't been set yet, but the Midwest Regional Match, Gunsmoke, held at the Cedar Valley Vigilantes Club in Morristown, MN is usually at the end of September. Always a good match.