First one owned is a Model 94 in 25-35 I got when I was 14 as a gift from my Father. First one I killed a deer with was a Model 92 in 25-20 when I was 12. Still shoot the 25-35 at age 77
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Forum: Leverguns
First one owned is a Model 94 in 25-35 I got when I was 14 as a gift from my Father. First one I killed a deer with was a Model 92 in 25-20 when I was 12. Still shoot the 25-35 at age 77
Forum: Leverguns
This thread has answered a lot of questions for me. I have a saddle ring model 94 carbine in 25-35. It too has the close coupled set trigger set up. serial number 743x, Lettered, made in 1899,...
Forum: Leverguns
Is your Model 94 a rifle or a carbine? There is something different about the firing pins in very early ones. My 25-35 carbine was made in 1896.
I had Lassen Gunsmithing College in Susanville Ca....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have witnessed two fires started by muzzle loaders, both were caused by greased patches(lard).
Some of the shoots limit you to wet patches only.
Calif. does get dry in the summer.
Forum: Leverguns
I agree with the copper fouling, I had one that took two day of cleaning to get all of the copper out. I did shoot much better after that.
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I would have to second the XS Big Dot sights, best thing I ever did for my series 70 and 70 year old eyes. Not a target sight, but a self defence sight.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
In reply to size of Crockett rifle. I stand 6' 3", wear a 36" sleeve. The rifle fits me.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Any leads on where to find Silicone high heat tubing?
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Please post your results when you try this. a friend of mine tried this when nomex first came out as a wildland fire fighting uniform.
He said that he had a hard time getting the melted nomex out of...
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Please put me down for a RG-2.
Thanks
Leo
Forum: Muzzleloading.
If you are asking about The Gun Works in Oregon. You could not find better people to deal with.
Joe and Sally know there stuff
Leo
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