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  1. Forum: Leverguns

    . Most Marlins issued with a PG stock have...

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    Most Marlins issued with a PG stock have curved lower tang surfaces that give a distance from the top tang about 1/2" more than a straight tang gun - just like most Winchester 92/94 leverguns.
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    That's what I've done for what seems like forever...

    That's what I've done for what seems like forever - but I use kerosene ILO linseed oil.

    Kerosene's carrier evaporates in a day or two - and no deer ever noticed any odor before I dropped it. ;)
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    . I refuse to use turned dowels, as I've had...

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    I refuse to use turned dowels, as I've had them split on me, injuring my hand. [smilie=b:

    Split Hickory wood has long been the Gold Standard for wooden RR's

    IME, most plastic RR's are...
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    When you speak with them, ask them to send you a...

    When you speak with them, ask them to send you a pre-paid shipping label

    (It's legal under US Federal Law for anyone to ship a gun to an FFL [NAA has a manufacturer's FFL) for repair, and to...
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    . Given NAA's excellent customer service...

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    Given NAA's excellent customer service history, I would speak with them about your issue.

    They'll most likely resolve it for the bubble.

    https://www.northamericanarms.com/customer-service/...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    . From the horse's mouth: Marlin Issues...

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    From the horse's mouth:

    Marlin Issues Warning on Obsolete Shotguns


    Marlin has no records of manufacture such as materials, heat treatment procedures, or acceptance standards.

    This...
  7. Thread: H&r 999

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    . Then the barrel latching needs repair - just...

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    Then the barrel latching needs repair - just replacing the latch alone may/may not be the end all be all to the repair.
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    FWIW, the lever doesn't need to be re-shaped IME...

    FWIW, the lever doesn't need to be re-shaped IME

    Once upon a time, I bought a used #3 that some amateur had fitted an aftermarket PG buttstock on - and, as you said, the lever was cramped because...
  9. Thread: H&r 999

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    . If the cylinder movement is rotational, with...

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    If the cylinder movement is rotational, with the hammer cocked, it would indicate some excessive timing wear on either the pawl/ratchet or the cylinder stop.

    If the cylinder has fore & aft...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    . Sadly, the Savage/Stevens combination guns...

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    Sadly, the Savage/Stevens combination guns are long discontinued ( I had several different models) - and their replacements (Savage, Chiappa, etc, etc) are nowhere near as good ( I've owned...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    . The real value will be found if you buy it,...

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    The real value will be found if you buy it, then hunt & shoot the snot out of it ! :guntootsmiley:

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  12. Does this one work for you ? ...

    Does this one work for you ?

    https://www.hardyguncases.com/product/colt-1851-navy-case-label

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    :bigsmyl2:
  14. FWIW, I didn't use flocking - instead using...

    FWIW, I didn't use flocking - instead using velveteen/felt cloth cards from a National hobby chain store (Micheal's or Hobby Lobby, IIRC)

    I did a double thickness on the inside of the bottom, for...
  15. Wanna Make A Presentation Case For Your C&B Revolver ?

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    Make a plan, make a box, stain/finish the box exterior, cut out the box interior pieces, glue them together, glue velvet cloth to the pieces, glue the cloth to the inside of the box's...
  16. Thread: .31 cal cuties

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    . Those small frame Colt-pattern .31's are...

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    Those small frame Colt-pattern .31's are neat little guns - nice grab !

    I built a rustic case for this Uberti .31


    https://i.imgur.com/JyWQp3dl.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/BxIsl7zl.jpg
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    Forum: Leverguns

    . I would also suggest a sanity check of the...

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    I would also suggest a sanity check of the rifling @ the muzzle for wear/damage.
  18. Forum: Leverguns

    . Welcome to the board - with that subject,...

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    Welcome to the board - with that subject, you've certainly hit the ground running, here ! :guntootsmiley:
  19. Thread: Savage 99T

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    Forum: Leverguns

    . (Old guys know "stuff" ;) ) All Savage...

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    (Old guys know "stuff" ;) )

    All Savage 1899/99 rifles exact year of mfg can be found via the rifle's SN.

    Different barrel configs (length/contour/etc) had slightly different rear sights,...
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    . IME, a Benelli M2 Rifled Slug auto-loading...

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    IME, a Benelli M2 Rifled Slug auto-loading gun is hard to beat, for both dependability & accuracy.

    https://www.outdoorhub.com/reviews/2013/11/25/benelli-m2-rifled-slug-field-shotgun/

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    . Deviating from the Gold Standard often leads...

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    Deviating from the Gold Standard often leads to dismay ( jes' sayin' ) :popcorn:

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    . How about the introduction of the .35...

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    How about the introduction of the .35 Remington chambering in the Marlin 336, in the early 1950's ?


    https://i.imgur.com/OOnbnr6l.jpg
  23. Thread: Iron sights

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    . Yep, never try to center the target in the...

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    Yep, never try to center the target in the peep sight aperture - just look through (and not "at") the aperture, focus on the front sight, and place the front sight "on-target". The target will...
  24. Thread: Loose Screws

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    Just be aware that blue Loctite comes in a red...

    Just be aware that blue Loctite comes in a red bottle.........
  25. Thread: Renegade weight

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    . The larger the bore, the lighter the weight...

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    The larger the bore, the lighter the weight (all T/C Renegade barrels are the same thickness/length)
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check