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AA Super Handicap for $46.99 at Bass Pro! Oh well, I needed something to loading shotshells and that's all they had.

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Definitely a model 12. There are folks in the UK who sell all sorts of parts for these rifles; they're you're most likely source for original parts. Any aftermarket fore-ends you buy in the US are...

The Marlin will probably set you back a lot more than $700 these days, and while I loved my Marlin 1894s and my current Interarms M92 in 357, I'd suggest a good 22RF rifle. Lots of options out there...

I suspect you'll need a very hard bullet and a very smooth bore for that to even begin to work and achieve "acceptable" results. Buy a more suitable powder and lower your velocity expectations (see...

I think the 356 Win. has a lot of potential and never got the attention it should have, especially among single shot fans. Or, go with the rimless version - 358 Win.

I'll add my strong support for going with a tang sight and front globe! Of course, if you want to screwup the looks and handling of a fine, 19th century rifle, that's your prerogative! ;)

I have...

The 44 1/2 (unlike the 44 action) is a true falling block action and is strong enough for a wide variety of centerfire rounds (within reason given the age and metalurgy). The chamberings you mention...

My vote goes to CFEblk. Still haven't found an accurate load in any cartridge I've tried it in, and it's very dirty

Early #1 (1970 or 71), custom wood by a professional and an expensive scope - that's a $3000 package in today's market. Not to mention the 375 H&H is a classic, eminently useful cartridge

A second...

Pretty is as pretty does. ;-)

It's hard to find a small frame martini that isn't a great shooter!

I have one (30-40 Krag), but have not had a lot of time to wring it out yet. The Cimarrons are nice rifles, just a step lower than the Pedersolis, but also cheaper.
As others have said, I would find...

It's actually a #2 (#3 action, #1S barrel and wood), and no, it does not have a receiver sight. I've seen Ruger single shots that have been D&T on the side of the receiver for an aperture sight...

The Number 3 NEVER came with the 3-screw adjustable trigger. From the start, Ruger put only the 2-screw (spring tension and overtravel) trigger in these. So, if you want a nice trigger (i.e....

Thanks both of you. I figured I was SOL, but you never know unless you ask.

I can't help with the load data, but I also have 3-digit 44 1/2 in 28-30 that I'd like to shoot and can't find brass or ammo anywhere. What's our source for brass/ammo?

You have an ES340N

Without pictures or a more detailed description, no one can really tell you what you have. Anyone who has any knowledge of these rifles won't speculate because there were a great many different...

I have to agree with you, BAW. I love my martinis and they always perform admirably whenever I take them out for a session. It's amazing how precisely they can shoot with the aperture sights. I've...

I've tried all of them, and they're all better than the factory 2-screw trigger, but some are not much of an improvement over the earlier Ruger 3-screw trigger (i.e. with adjustment for sear...

My 870 is also from 1955 and this picture is from the auction site I bought it from years ago.
I shot it with the original barrel with Cutts but then found an 878 VR skeet barrel for it and shot it...

We're all rooting for you. Give the man bun crowd a yank they'll remember. :kidding:;-)

You'd have to do a chamber cast to be sure what you have. While similar, the 22WCF and 22 Hornet are two different cartridges. The major difference is the bullet diameter used (.228 for the WCF and...

I had a Ruger 38-55 for a number of years and shot it quite a lot with everything from newer factory ammo, a lot of my reloads and a fair bit of old vintage ammo I picked up here and there. It shot...

:drinks:Nice rifle!

Before seeing this thread, I never realized there was a 6PPC USA in addition to the "regular" 6PPC. I had a Ruger 1V in 6PPC for a short time and it was a precise rifle. What...