The firearm thread

[The Pastor]

We all know im the best shooter out there, so i should test them all

[Indiana_Jones]

Just bench rest the rifles

-Indy

[sAsLEX]

Just bench rest the rifles

-Indy

I thought the correct way to shoot was lying back in a chair so Sir is comfortable?

ps seems we have another Mosin fan http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129701957

[Indiana_Jones]

ps seems we have another Mosin fan http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129701957

Everyone is deep down

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

So I think it's time Chris give us a date for this party

Saturday the 10th of April? or even the Friday?

-Indy

[jono035]

So I think it's time Chris give us a date for this party

Saturday the 10th of April? or even the Friday?

-Indy

Friday, more likely to result in a piss-up. Sounds good, count me in!

[Indiana_Jones]

Friday, more likely to result in a piss-up. Sounds good, count me in!

Works for me, granted I know it might be a hassle to some of the out of towners.

Let's see what the what everyone else thinks

I guess Chris should have a say too....

-Indy

[jono035]

I guess Chris should have a say too....

I dunno, we really just need his house... His attendance is optional!

[ManDownUnder]

Everyone is deep down

-Indy

Are you finally admitting you can stick them up your arse? Very big of you (and public too...!)

[jono035]

Are you finally admitting you can stick them up your arse? Very big of you (and public too...!)

That's why he's always carrying the bayonets around!

[The Pastor]

That's why he's always carrying the bayonets around!

and a large bottle of gun lubricant.....

[ManDownUnder]

and a large bottle of gun lubricant.....

he can't be a fuzzy wuzzy then - they don't like it up 'em y'know...

[Indiana_Jones]

Great Booze Up!

Is on Friday the 23rd!

Confirmed so by she who must not be named.

-Indy

[jono035]

Great Booze Up!

Is on Friday the 23rd!

Confirmed so by she who must not be named.

-Indy

Right, sounds good.

[Mr Merde]

Indy is now the proud owner of one of my little babies. Well I hope he is proud.

Only the second gun I have ever sold. The first being my Remington 788 in 1977.

Given away a few though.

I hope I am turning him away from the Russian side by introducing him to the world of 1940's US long arms.

Along with the rifle he scored brass, moulds, dies etc.

I spoke to the owner of the Marlin 1893 last night and the rifle is mine. I'll make payment to him on Wednesday and he will send the rifle, some brass and some ammo up to me. Good job I took the opportunity at the show to nintroduce myself and present my firearms licence to him so he has already sighted the said document. No police forms to go through.

It now definitely looks as though my collection is going to concentrate on the late 19yth century. 1860-1900.

Found a brother for the Marlin 1893 already. Same model but in 38-55. Dealer in the UK has one for sale with an old repair to the wrist. 350 UK pounds or $750. He is looking into shipping for me.

Yesterday I spoke to an aquaintence who has offerd me an old rifle she has at her house. I promised to come and look. 1870's Snider Carbine in .577. She has made me a very reasonable offer to purchase this rifle and will wait till I can afford it.

So I'll have an
1861 Ballard carbine in .56 rimfire
1870's Snider in .577
1884 Springfield Cadet in 45-70
1893 Marlin in 32-40
1893 Marlin in 38-55
1874 rebuilt Remington Rolling Block in 45-70
All original.

Replica 1892 carbine in .44
replica 1887 12 gauge shotgun
2x replica 1873 Colt revolvers in .44
2x replica 1858 Remington revolvers in .44

Do you think I may have a liking for this very transitional age of firearms?

Chrisb