Tinpan McGurk

Yes I carry a revolver - S&W Model 60 2 1/4" 357/38+P.. the new Colt King Cobra looks interesting but not on the cards for me at this time..

Could be... here is another bit of info from a site How to Mail Guns (Legally and Without Going to Jail): Regardless of which carrier ships your firearm, all require that you: Present appropriate personal identification and paperwork. This includes documentation proving your age as well as your recipient’s suitability or license to receive the firearm

GunBroker "Firearms Shipping Guide'" says If you do not have a Federal Firearms License: "Before you ship a gun, the buyer must fax or mail you a copy of the dealer's signed FFL license. You can only ship the gun to the address on the license. You should take the copy of the signed FFL with you when you take the item to be shipped in case the shipper wants to see it." The wording is interesting in that they use the word "must" which implies that it is a requirement...but maybe not??

Yup, Colt Fever and Colt Forum filled in the details I have...am trying to figure out the discrepancy in serial nos reported and a couple of anomalies on it like the uncheckered release latch and the nomenclature..I am thinking that it was built as one of the last of the third series, they still had leftover third series parts, had used up some third series parts like the checkered release latches but had gotten in the new model series 4 parts and used some of them to complete the last of the series 3's . Since the barrels, sights, frame trigger, hammer etc were all different on the new release seems they would want to use up as much of the old stock as they could. This is conjecture on my part so am seeing if anyone knows any more about it but the military did that sort of thing when they refurbished Garand Rifles etc so you find arsenal reworks correctly marked with the rework arsenal cartouche but with mismatched part numbers..am thinking since it was just after WWII Colt did the same to finish off as much of the parts stock that they had?? TInpan McGurk

thanks, by way of clarification I know that US fire arms are not proofed...there is a web site called "Proof House.com" that lists Colt, Browning and Winchester serial numbers as well as lists of things like US Military Small Arms Inspectors marks, Gun Codes and Markings, German WWII Ordnance Codes and other useful stuff. I already called Colt but customer service didn't "have access to the serial number data" so I left a message but it sounded like they would only be interested if I wanted to pay for a letter.. thought I'd try here next since I know there a lot of pards out there with a wide knowledge of vintage foirearms TInpan McGurk

OK I have one for you.. I have a Colt Officers Target in .22 LR. Here's what I can figure out...it is a Third Model since they didn't make 1st or 2nd Models in .22 LR. Third Models were made from 1927 until 1949 It has the 3rd model checkered hammer and trigger but not on the cylinder latch , Third Model frame with the two interlocking "S" shaped screw configuration on the left side of the frame..this was changed after the Third Model Third Model sights and tapered barrel and has two line marking "Colt Officers Model .22 Long Rifle" but NOT "Officers Target Model" Serial numbers all match Last Patent date is 1926 and the third model was introduced in 1927 so that makes sense Now comes the hard part...according to the internet site called "proof house" which has lists of serial numbers the last serial number for the Third Models made in 1949 was 56001 this one is over 100 numbers past that but they also show serial numbers for the year 1950 starting with #57200 . In 1949 they came out with Officers Model "Special" or Fourth Issue with a bull barrel, very different sights and no checkering on hammer, trigger and cylinder latch serial number starting with 60001. The Fifth issue did not come out until 1959 but there are serial numbers listed from 1950 all the way to 1958. So possible the cylinder latch on this one was changed some time in the past but it doesn't look like it, the grips are the later target style so were likely changed but serial number doesn't fit into the range even though the serial number match and the barrel is correct. Any of you folks have any ideas? TInpan McGurk SASS# 82891

For what it is worth...you can use the Lee factory crimp die in the next station after you seat the bullet rather than crimping and seating in the same step ..it has the following advantages: once it is set you can put anything from a mild to a very strong crimp on without crushing the case cases do not have to be trimmed to the same exact length it will crimp even if you do not use a bullet with a crimping groove or you need to crimp below the groove to get the OAL you need for your rifle the die is inexpensive Midway has the Carbide die (no case lube needed) for $18.50 you can use the same die for .38 and .357 it will actually gently resize the case to eliminate any case bulges disadvantage is that because of the way it crimps you might not get as much life out of nickel plated cases as with a mild taper crimp but I have been using them on .38/.357, 45 colt, 30-06, .223, .270, 44-40, .300 Blackout and 45-70 for years without any problems and have been using the same cases for many reloads. I do check each case for neck cracks after I re-size them For safety sake I run all my finished ammo through a case gauge and when I have used the Lee Factory Crimp die, I have never had one that didn't meet spec. Tinpan McGurk

2 cents worth on Remlin rifles...I can't say about the CB Remlins but I have a recent Stainless Guide Gun and it shoots everything that is within SAMMI OAL specs, and puts them into the black without any problem..Fit and finish on the stock are not as good as the old RM Marlins but it is acceptable for a field gun..no issues that I have seen on the metal fit and finish..for the price it does the job TInpan McGurk

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My little 5 year old grandson saw his first "Cattle Drive" and Wild West show in Fort Worth and he had so much fun he got a new cowboy hat, belt and buckle...he loved the cattle drive, the bull dogging and roping so he wants to get a lariat to practice his roping...I could make one but if there are any sources out there for them it might be faster and easier to order him one....anyone know of a source??? Tinpan McGurk

For what it is worth... I have two ..a S&W Model 60 .38/257 normally carry it with .38 +Ps defense ammunition since .357 could likely over penetrate, the other is a S&W Shield in .45 ACP...easy to conceal light weight has a safety if you choose to use it (which I do) when there is a round in the chamber or not use it if you choose not to...Smith came up with a good design in that I find that even though it is compact the recoil is easily manageable.. disadvantage of the model 60 is is is 5 shot...Shield is six plus one.. Mag. capacity is subject to your views and where you live....I tend to keep capacity within "compliance" limits in the event of another magazine ban...but that's just me me. TInpan McGurk

Picked up a used Guide Gun in stainless at a recent gun show and thought I'd pass on some info. regarding it since there have been a lot of threads regarding the quality etc. of the "Remlins". This one is a stainless model and the finish on the metal was decent..fit and finish on the stock is also decent, not as nice as the old Marlins but acceptable for a hunting/field rifle. I had heard that the stock fit of the old Marlins was so good because they heated the tang and then put the stock on, the heated tang then seated into the stock, not sure if this is true or an old wives tale, the stock on the new one is not as good but is decent. I put about 750 rounds through it, a mixed bag of 1,800 fps 405 grain jacketed flat points, 325 grain cast bullets at 1,400 FPS and a few Lehigh xtreme penetration brass solids at 1,750 FPS. All shot a little left at 50 yards, adjusted the sight for windage and easily put four rounds inside a 3" paper plate at 50 yards from a standing off-hand position. The action was a little gritty but again acceptable, it smoothed out a bit after I shot it...I may open 'er up and do a little bit of polishing, mostly for my own satisfaction, but not really necessary for a hunting/field rifle. Trigger is OK, could be cleaned up a bit but fine for four quick shots from a standing position at a 50 yard plate. All in all for $500.00 I wouldn't hesitate to take it hunting for hogs or as a defense gun against big critters if you go fishing, hiking or hunting out west. Its not a "finely tuned work of art" but seems to be acceptable fit, finish and quality for a field rifle. Thought folks might be interested in the results given all the discussion regarding the newer "Remlin" rifles. Tinpan McGurk

News report said that it was the lowest viewer level since 1998..maybe folks are finally getting fed up... Tinpan McGurk

Hypocrisy at its best.... movies and actors constantly depicting graphic violence and glorifying criminals as heroes, video games that do the same...all in the name of profits but those are all protected by uuhhhhhh... the Bill of RIGHTS...the same Bill of Rights that includes the Second Amendment. Agree with some other posts...we do not/have not/should not go to a movie theater or watch network TV or any other activity that provides the elites with our money...one way to have an impact is for all of us who believe in the constitution to stop giving our hard earned money to those that do not...and maybe it is having an impact... in spite of the false news reports the statistics for the Super Bowl this year indicated that it was the lowest viewer audience for many years. We don't have to watch but we DO need to pay attention to what those who define liberty as shouting down, silencing, demeaning, demonizing or deriding those that don't agree with their views....Bloomberg is the one that is distributing the orange flags to Hollywood elites to wear tonight as their "statement of support" for his ideology. These are right out the playbooks of totalitarians...isolate and vilify those that disagree with your views and glorify and deify those that do. The other thing that is out of the play book...:"The one that rocks the cradle rules the world" think about why education is in the hands of the gov't and where much of the support for the socialist ideology and the erosion of basic values like country, family, honesty, integrity, courtesy, respect for others, courage, valor, defending the rights of others as wells as our own, brotherhood and heritage that ALL Americans should share is coming from the young people.. We do need to pay attention..if we do not we do so at our own peril.. Tinpan McGurk