John Barleycorn, SASS #76982

So I found a pair of elk grips (thanks Will Burn Powder) and they were a white/gray. I wanted an aged look like the Grashorn set I got from Cpl Henry. After some research, and following Sack Peterson’s website advice. I got some tan Fiebings leather die and mixed just a little with some isopropyl alcohol and applied one coat with a cotton ball. Then buffed with a clean cloth. I think they came out pretty good.

CJ Landers at Landers Hatworks landershatworks.com CJ is a SASS shooter makes custom hats.

Cimarron make a 26” 87

Thank you TJ, information passed on

They may say that but there is no way the stock springs I took out of Lil’ JB’s Wranglers were 17lbs

I’ve PM’d and emailed for information, specifically about cabin availability. Still no reply.

There was a post about a company other than Starline having a deal on Starline 38 Special, but I can’t find it can someone assist. Got a friend looking for some and Starline is out of stock

Ruger has some real problems that need addressed. No New Vaquero’s available anywhere. SASS Vaquero’s forget it, probably been two years since a got a new set from a distributor. The Ruger Marlin, same none available. Want Montado or SBH hammers, sorry we don’t sell them. I guess they are just too busy making 5.7s and Security 9’s. They really need new management.

Scam

17’s from Wolff seemed to do the trick for Lil JB’s Wranglers.

I didn’t say a regular one would not sell. I’m sure it would, but a trench has a certain nostalgia that would drive sales.

Yes, look at Miroku 1873 huge sales. If Miroku did a 97 it would stay in stock. And if they made a trench version it would be money in the bank. conversely if some crappy manufacturer did a hack job like the Polytech 97 that was a copy of a copy it would bomb.

You don’t think that if a new 97 came out it wouldn’t fly off the shelves? Have you seen what beat up Norinco’s are selling for?

Well shipping gun parts to CA has become an obstacle. Includes grips, spring kits, hammers, all kinds of things SASS shooters buy for their guns. Starting January 1, 2026, orders containing affected parts shipped to California will require: Acknowledgment checkbox – Confirming understanding of California law with a link to the legislation’s text Age verification – Providing a current state ID (driver’s license) to verify you are 18 years or older Address matching – Orders must ship to the address on your driver’s license Adult signature confirmation – Using USPS Adult Signature Confirmation or similar FedEx/UPS services, which require someone 21 or older to sign for the package

It’s been three years since Cimarron teased a Winchester 1897 project. Has the plan been abandoned?

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I had a Tristar SxS when I first started. Soft metal, sear kept breaking fixed multiple times. Turkish crap.

Cavalry wore capes

No need to make a dimple just tighten til it touches the barrel and it’s not going anywhere.

No idea but the case heads often won’t fit in the shell plate

Toss A-Merc in the recycling bucket

Not in a long time. He was very helpful when I had Colt SAA questions.

My cousin just emailed me that he found our great, great Grandpa Joshua Harrington’s Civil War enlistment document. Pretty cool.

The original Vaquero grip screws are longer than the New Vaquero grip screws. You can order them from Ruger or MidwayUSA, or Brownells.