Neches 50502 Posted August 30, 2021 Posted August 30, 2021 Rifle was built by gunsmith Bob Lawson for me from an original antique action. Barrel is 28 inches round heavy contour with 1:20 twist Wood was built for the rifle by Bob also. Trigger is smooth. Shots great. $1,200 ships direct to you where legal due to being an antique
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 Hoping for a number 5. :-) Horace
Dusty Morningwood Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 16 hours ago, Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 said: Hoping for a number 5. :-) Horace Smokeless powder us a passing fad, Horace. Come to the dark side.
Brushwood Bruce Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Dusty Morningwood said: Smokeless powder us a passing fad, Horace. Come to the dark side. Besides, ya get a lower es with the holy black. I’ve seen BP loads with an es of 6.
Neches 50502 Posted September 3, 2021 Author Posted September 3, 2021 It is some Italian vernier sight. Has a globe front sight
Neches 50502 Posted September 3, 2021 Author Posted September 3, 2021 The price I’m asking reflects that it doesn’t have a $500 Baldwin tang or
Pee Wee #15785 Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 that is still about $150-$200 in sights.
Dusty Morningwood Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 32 minutes ago, Pee Wee #15785 said: that is still about $150-$200 in sights. And Lawson is (was?) known for really good rolling blocks. Thank God I am shooting .50-70. LOL!!!
El Catorce Posted September 8, 2021 Posted September 8, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 3:16 PM, Brushwood Bruce said: Besides, ya get a lower es with the holy black. I’ve seen BP loads with an es of 6. ES?
Brushwood Bruce Posted September 8, 2021 Posted September 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, El Catorce said: ES? Extreme spread on velocity for a group
Notso Slim, SASS #67301 Posted September 8, 2021 Posted September 8, 2021 What is the difference between a #1 and #5 action? Will this one handle smokeless powder?
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted September 8, 2021 Posted September 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Notso Slim, SASS #67301 said: What is the difference between a #1 and #5 action? Will this one handle smokeless powder? 2-3-and 4
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted September 9, 2021 Posted September 9, 2021 Slim, The # 5 action was Remingtons rolling block action for smokeless powder ammo. The # 1 action is not proofed for smokeless. I have a #1 RB in .43 Spanish and a Pedersoli/Navy Arms in 50/140.
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