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Cholla

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  1. Thanks! It is my first time in AH but there are more to come. I recommend you listen to the GUNS podcasts or watch the YouTube channel. GUNS and AH are very pro-revolver-oriented.
  2. I have not kept in contact with any artists. You might try going to local 19th-century historical events and asking who does it in your area. It's not that hard to do what has been done to the grips. You carefully scratch a line with a study pin, then smear ink in it. Repeat until you have the pattern you want. I have also known artists who made patterns with dots, lots of dots. This site has a few links to artists. https://www.scrimshaw.com/scrimshaw-artists/
  3. I am interested in seeing more about the ammonia fueled engines. They are supposed to be a replacement for EVs but who knows.
  4. GUNS used to have an Old West annual but it was cancelled this year. You can buy past issues on the GUNS website. I often write about guns used in the Old West in GUNS. Upcoming topics will include the 1885 Winchester, the 1866 Winchester, Eibar “Colts”, Premium Guns as in free as a gift for using products, and others. Taffin always covers something SA-related. Mike Venturino often covers some sort of Old West guns, and there is a host of others. They just had an article about the Freedom Arms revolver a month or so ago.
  5. "Is my guess at it being a Fourth Model close to the mark?" My book says you are correct.
  6. Thanks. I was hoping to trade so I don't have a $200 expense.
  7. I ended up with two so one needs to go. $75 shipped partially disassembled to fit in a flat-rate box. What you see is what you get. No more, no less. I recommend an aftermarket heating plate to mount it on. It doesn’t come with one. This is sold, pending funds.
  8. I was just told on another forum they will not work without major modifications, which I don't want to do.
  9. I have been trying to find a Uberti set of trigger guard, backstrap, and grips from an 1851 Navy. A fellow has one from 1965. Will they fit my 1860 Army made in 2020?
  10. These are exact replacements. You can even get one with patina added. http://www.winchesterbarrels.com/store/p30/1886barrelsforsale.html
  11. This can be resolved by using GunTab. Seller doesn’t get the money until the buyer is happy. Buyer doesn’t get the gun until the seller is happy. Three percent is a cheap form of insurance.
  12. Attend Bordertown and watch the lost and found box. You find all different types to try!
  13. You had me excited when I thought it was actually in Bloody Basin! Next year it needs to be the Skull Valley Shootout in keeping with Yavapai County themes.
  14. From what I have been told from witnesses, the chain fire issue arises when the rifle is staged with the follower out past the forward edge of the table. When the rifle is picked up, the follower catches on the table edge, then snaps back causing the chain fire. I have never seen it, but that is what was relayed to me. Again, the spacer solves this problem. I love my Henry Original, but they polish it so much it breaks the barrel edges. Uberti keeps their edges sharp and authentic looking in my opinion.
  15. I have shot mine in NCOWS matches. You either need to learn the Henry hop or make a wooden plug to take up the gap. Some matches will not allow the 1860 because of the rare chain fire. The wooden plug should resolve that issue.
  16. If they are clever enough to Photoshop a piece of paper with the date or alias into a stolen photo, making a realistic looking fake account isn’t hard to do. A phone call is the best defense against the dark arts. And yes, I have seen scammers photoshop a piece of paper onto a photo. It took a few seconds of studying the photo to realize what had been done. The request should be, have the paper slightly under the item. Crinkles in the paper and shadows are much harder to fake. as long as you are not willing to do your due diligence in detecting a fraud, scammers will play on your ignorance on what is possible to do these days. And with AI, it’s only going to get worse. AI can generate what appears to be a photo of a real person, but everything about it is made up from the color of the eyes and hair to the structure of their nose and chin. Watch the show Catfish. Scammers play every trick in the book to either mess with someone or extract money from them. It is a classic fraud when they claim to not have time to make a phone call, send more photos, or other simple requests. Trust no one. Don’t get in a hurry. Don’t get greedy. A scammer creates a sense of urgency to make you think you will lose out on a great deal if you don’t act fast.
  17. I recently had three FTF using new CCI LRP out of 75 shots. That is very discouraging considering how hard it is to find any LRP.
  18. @Happy Appy Still trying to get in touch with you. Check your PMs and emails. I have tried calling The Outdoor Shop and a residential number listed for you with no results.
  19. I have a Mossberg Patriot in .308. It shoots lights (holes touching) out at 100 yards using factory ammo. They use a laminate stock vs a walnut stock because it is more stable with varying weather conditions. They come with a plastic cradle and epoxy bedding that acts very much like full bedding. I have been eyeing their 7 PRC version.
  20. A gunshop here in Arizona had an original in .32-40 if I recall correctly. I think they were wanting a hair over $3000. If you are interested I can send you the shop information. I took photos of it for an upcoming article.
  21. One of the clubs I am part of sent these proposed rules changes out for SASS members to decide on: ITEM #1. Remove the SDQ penalty for initially staging a long gun with the hammer cocked/action closed with no live round in the chamber. (verification for rifles- same as for movement from the LT...for shotguns, simply open the action to verify.) I thought this was already not a SDQ for a rifle. I'm guessing this is about shotguns. ITEM #2. Add shotguns to the current exception for changing location from the loading table to the stage: Changing location with a long gun with the action closed and the hammer cocked (exception for rifle long guns from the loading table to the stage with no round chambered). I don't see a downside unless someone can show how this can be dangerous. ITEM #3. Remove the subjective verbiage regarding "blocks" from the lever wrap allowance: Levers may be wrapped or padded with leather or faux leather. or other natural material. - Filler “blocks” or other such mechanisms designed to prevent all or drastically limit movement of the fingers within the lever loop are not allowed. ("leather" includes suede..."faux leather" would include anything that looks like leather.) I have never heard of a block. I assume it would make working the lever easier by keeping the fingers closer to the trigger. I would like to know what the pros and cons are before I decide.
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