Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Howdy Fellers, I don't know what but I think I want a .38 or .45 single shot rifle. A cheap H&R with a good barrel would work. I'd probably re contour the stock to look old timey. Other action types would be good to. A good shooting, but cosmetically deficient gun would be ideal (as in cheap). I'd really not want plastic or laminated stocks. Oh by the way, did I mention cheap. On the other hand, I realize that some guns are worth more than others, so please let me know if you have something I might like. Thanx Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still hand Bill Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 While not cheap, SSK is now shipping clone T/C contender frames. They will be available from Haus of Arms once the wait list is satisfied. Lots of pistol caliber barrels available. CVA has a nice line of single shot rifles, sub $500 and from what I have experienced and read, good shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Cheap? The H&R .357 and .45 Handi Rifles, on the rare occasions they turn up, are topping $700, plus shipping, on Gunbroker. There are actually TWO .45 Colts on GB right now, with "Buy It Now" prices of $995, shipped, and $705, shipped. Like you, I've been looking for a .45, or at least a barrel, for quite some time at a more reasonable price. The $705 one is a .45/.410 "Survivor" model with a replacement stock set, so the chamber is cut different than a dedicated .45 Colt. Maybe a rifle barrel for my Contender is the way to go - I've been looking for a .22 LR rifle barrel for it for awhile with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Bob Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Henry makes a very nice pistol caliber single shot rifle. They are available in .357 mag/.38 spec and .44 mag/.44 spec in pistol calibers. They shoot quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 34 minutes ago, Too Tall Bob said: Henry makes a very nice pistol caliber single shot rifle. They are available in .357 mag/.38 spec and .44 mag/.44 spec in pistol calibers. They shoot quite nicely. Very well made and finished, a nice, handy, attractive little rifle. I have it in 45-70. I put a Skinner Peep and front sight replacement on it. Mine is a bit light for the caliber, but any pistol cartridge would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Cheap? The H&R .357 and .45 Handi Rifles, on the rare occasions they turn up, are topping $700, plus shipping, on Gunbroker. There are actually TWO .45 Colts on GB right now, with "Buy It Now" prices of $995, shipped, and $705, shipped. Like you, I've been looking for a .45, or at least a barrel, for quite some time at a more reasonable price. The $705 one is a .45/.410 "Survivor" model with a replacement stock set, so the chamber is cut different than a dedicated .45 Colt. Maybe a rifle barrel for my Contender is the way to go - I've been looking for a .22 LR rifle barrel for it for awhile with no luck. I bought off here a H&R in 45-70 Buffalo Classic 1871 and it was over $500 but it has turned out to be a good shooter. It was dead on at 200 using the buckhorn sight. Problem was there isn't any adjustment for the 100 yard targets so I am switching out the front sight and bought a taller one to hopefully give me more adjustment. TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeldog 4078 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Too Tall Bob said: Henry makes a very nice pistol caliber single shot rifle. They are available in .357 mag/.38 spec and .44 mag/.44 spec in pistol calibers. They shoot quite nicely. I’m looking for one in .357! Gun Broker has a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Sounds like I'm not alone in my quest. I'm not sure that $700 - $900 is what I'd call cheap, but I'm from the gun biz over 40 years ago, so my idea of prices is skewed. I've never bought from Gunbroker. I'll keep haunting the locals. I've toyed with the idea of rebarrelling a single barrel shotgun. Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Just now, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: Sounds like I'm not alone in my quest. I'm not sure that $700 - $900 is what I'd call cheap, but I'm from the gun biz over 40 years ago, so my idea of prices is skewed. I've never bought from Gunbroker. I'll keep haunting the locals. I've toyed with the idea of rebarrelling a single barrel shotgun. Rev. Chase Actually, there used to be some cartridge inserts made for single / double shotguns if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Howdy Rip, I remember those. I'm not sure they would provide the accuracy for cowboy long rang (100 -200 yds.). I don't believe those were full barrel length. Then there's the problem of sights. My theory is that one cuts the barrel off to about 4" then, using that as the "monobloc" fitting a .451 or 2 barrel into place chambered for .45 Colt. Some fussing with the extractor would be needed. If I ever get that far, I'll fit some sights and see what I have. Maybe a 20 ga. would be the way to go, although a .410 would make a sweet little rifle. I have no idea about the pressure/case head thrust differences. Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilli GaHoot Galoot Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Shotgun adaptor here https://chaszel.com/product/45-caliber-shotgun-adapters/ Cutting the barrel off and fitting a new barrel is called "barrel stubbing" and was very popular with the H&R fans for a while. I have an H&R Topper that started life as a 30-30 but in the misguided days of my youth I shot BP and figured a quick cleaning and living in The Big AZ would be enough, life got in the way and when I pulled that gun out 2 years later my barrel was toast I had it barrel stubbed with a 16" heavy contour 44 spl barrel and it lives on as "Thumper!" With the weight, size and ease of operation it's my go to gun for new shooters, enough gun to feel like you have shot a 'real' gun when it goes off but gentle enough to not scare the new folks Dang you! Now I'm feeling like I need to get another pistol caliber rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Action Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I have the Henry SS in 45-70. Very nice!!! $400-$500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thanks Vinnie, It's good to know that I'm not way out in left field. Thanks Seymour, I'm really set on a pistol caliber. Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 I had no idea that prices had shot up that much! I bought an H&R Handi Rifle here off the Classifieds, about 15yrs ago for 145.00 delivered. If you can find one, Rossi made a nice single-shot .45 at around that time, also. It was 99.00, once upon a time. But heck, I bought a pair of .357 Vaqueros for 600. back then also. Amazing to look back and see how we shoulda stocked up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/19/2023 at 9:55 AM, McCandless said: I had no idea that prices had shot up that much! I bought an H&R Handi Rifle here off the Classifieds, about 15yrs ago for 145.00 delivered. If you can find one, Rossi made a nice single-shot .45 at around that time, also. It was 99.00, once upon a time. But heck, I bought a pair of .357 Vaqueros for 600. back then also. Amazing to look back and see how we shoulda stocked up! I bought a consecutively numbered set of new-in-box blued New Vaquero .45's less than four years ago for $805. No explanation as to why nobody else bid on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I have a Browning in .45 Colt with Browning tang site I have been thinking about selling but I have no idea of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Action Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I didn't mean mine was for sale. Just saying it's a good rifle, and the current price. It was only $375 when I got mine. They also have a steel or brass frame. I shoot mine for Plainsman. I went 45-70 because loading those little 38s in a hurry is harder than a large shell. Something to think about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 Howdy G.R. Sounds kind of pricey, but let me know when you decide. Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muley Gil SASS # 57795 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I have a .357 baby rolling block, made by Uberti. Unfortunately, today they are pricey. Mine is not for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUG RIVER KID Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 HEY I HAVE A J. STEVENS TIP UP RIFLE IN 38 SPECIAL SINGLE SHOT BEAKS DOWN LIKE A SHOTGUN IN VERY GOOD SHOOTING CONDITION. IT WAS MADE AROUND 1870. IF INTERESTED I COULD SEND PICS. TUG RIVER KID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheatin Charlie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 hours ago, TUG RIVER KID said: HEY I HAVE A J. STEVENS TIP UP RIFLE IN 38 SPECIAL SINGLE SHOT BEAKS DOWN LIKE A SHOTGUN IN VERY GOOD SHOOTING CONDITION. IT WAS MADE AROUND 1870. IF INTERESTED I COULD SEND PICS. TUG RIVER KID I sent you a Private Message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Rechambered/rebarreled? 1870 is almost thirty years before the .38 Special was introduced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUG RIVER KID Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 16 hours ago, TUG RIVER KID said: HEY I HAVE A J. STEVENS TIP UP RIFLE IN 38 SPECIAL SINGLE SHOT BEAKS DOWN LIKE A SHOTGUN IN VERY GOOD SHOOTING CONDITION. IT WAS MADE AROUND 1870. IF INTERESTED I COULD SEND PICS. TUG RIVER KID. HERE ARE A FEW PICTURES OF THE STEVENS. THE BARRELL IS 24IN OCTAGON HEAVY BULL. I SHOOT REGULAR 38 SPECIALS IN IT WITH NO PROBLEM. THE RIFLEING IS GOOD AND THE GUN SHOOTS ACCURATELY. I WILL TAKE $750.00 [PLUS SHIPPING ($44.50) TO THE LOWER 48 USA. THANKS FOR ASKING. TUG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Howdy Tug, that's something! Very tempting, but I'm still looking for something in 45 Colt. Who knows I may have to "circle back" to you in the future. Thanks, Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbineCasey #4469 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 No dog in the fight . Here you go. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1007173634 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Thanks Rooster, Rev. Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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