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Off-Topic Discussion / Today marks the 75th year since VE Day . 8 May 1945
« on: May 08, 2020, 11:10:08 AM »
I recall a little of that actual day, adults were singing the praises of European  WW2 ending.
I was 8years old that day.

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Powder Horns & Flasks / Powder flask Basket Basket Weave
« on: February 18, 2020, 11:38:32 AM »
I want to buy a flask that has no name or picture releaf detail.
So need to educate my self what they are called. I like the basket weave pattern.
Any help will be appreciated.........
Hewy

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Projectiles / Johnston and Dow .44 bullets.
« on: February 04, 2020, 10:56:47 AM »
Just finished a video by Mike Belliview re: modifying a Remington to easily allow seating the
bullet into the guns cylinder.
Is there any issue with Colt Army .44  revolvers clearance as do the Remingtons?

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1858 Remington "New Model Army" Revolvers / For Sale Deleted
« on: January 24, 2020, 12:21:28 PM »
Deleted!
Hewy

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Army Models / Colt cased revolvers in banner on front page of Colt country ID
« on: November 16, 2019, 09:33:38 AM »
I think I know what those two beauties are, but not sure.
Would somebody tell us what the guns are ? I do know thw set belongs to our fellow Fingers McGee .
 :)

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Off-Topic Discussion / Salute to Veterans
« on: November 10, 2019, 09:03:13 AM »
I salute all my Veteran Brothers and remember Armistice day 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month.
HEWY USAF
  God Bless You All

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General Discussion / The fun of Shooting black powder revolvers
« on: November 03, 2019, 08:37:29 AM »
The last time time I was at the range I brought a modern Smith&Wesson 38 and shot a cylinder .
Then loaded up a 44 Black powder Colt and shot a cylinder worth.
At that time It hit me that there is is lot more fun going through the process of poring powder , a wad and seating a lead round ball in each cylinder chamber ,adding an ignition cap on each cone , pulling the trigger and seeing to plum of gray smoke.
Somehow hitting a target really didn't matter. The sound black powder , the soft recoil, the smell of smoke it makes .........Damn that's Good.
Hewy

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Off-Topic Discussion / WW 11 B17 crash in Connecticut
« on: October 03, 2019, 12:09:11 PM »
In May 2017 I was visiting with son , when I heard the distincitive engine sounds of a multi engine
aircraft and knew it was a WW 11 area, stepped out side as the beautiful B17 was in a landing pattern
over my house. Our locate Riverside City Airport is less than two miles West of me. The particular approach is used mostlly by General Aviation aircraft so I thought we have a special local visitor.
Jumped in my car, went to the airport, there they were B17, B24, P51 Mustang, all on the taxi way
setting up for a display.
Took the walking tour with my son went aboard the B17 from nose to tail. Being my first time even touching one of these historical warriors is a thrill.
The nose painting was "Nine O Nine" , the same craft that just crashed in Connecticut. a few days ago.
Sad for anyone loosing their life. Life is  temporary.
Be our Best
Hewy

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General Discussion / Are you buying BP guns
« on: September 27, 2019, 03:48:26 PM »
Been a conversation here regarding where is everyone on the forum, it seems to be quiet .
I'm wondering if the gun buying activity has also dropped off ? So makes me ask the following.........
Who here has purchased a new or used black powder revolver or long gun say this year 2019 if so when ?
 I purchased 3 new revolvers this year. Hewy

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Navy Models / WTB Navy 1851
« on: September 21, 2019, 07:09:34 PM »
Got any 1851 Navy revolvers you no longer shoot or want ?
I'm interested even if a little ahh...... used but not to beat up.
Send me a pm .
Hewy
PS Not an original rather ,Uberti ,Pietta, Navy Arms etc

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Forum Information / Cabela Ad on heading of forums
« on: August 21, 2019, 04:27:30 AM »
Doese the forums Colt Country and 1858 Remington  benefit financially from Cabela's ad banner ?
Hewy

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Army Models / Hunt for 1860 44 Civilian
« on: August 19, 2019, 07:06:11 AM »
The three screw version was made with no shoulder stock notch. Did any replica mfg make them ?
I believe Pietta did but can't verify that. I know Uberti makes  a Navy Civilian 3 screw no notch  I have one..
Hewy
PS I see a few members here have what I'm looking for. Where did you all get them ?

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Marlin / Marlin guality current manufacture.
« on: August 09, 2019, 09:34:49 AM »
I hear quality fit finish etc is not up to snuff. That true lately ?
Hewy

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Conversions / 45 LC conversion by Howell
« on: July 17, 2019, 04:14:24 PM »
In an effort to rebuild my small collection of BP revolvers as I'm very happy with the Remington 1858
5 1/5 barreled Kirst gated conversion. So I thought I might like a Colt short barrel 44 Sherriff  with a Howell conversion.
This time using a Howell 45 drop in so no need to modify the frame. This would also work in the future
1860 Army Civilian in the plan.
Anyone that have this setup Sheriff ?  Comments on their likes and dislikes ?
Just so happens I have a new Pietta 44 Sherriff in my collection ,that has never been shot. 8)
By the way I roll my LC and Schofield.
Hewy

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Navy Models / Explain 1851 London Model please.
« on: June 29, 2019, 12:57:44 PM »
I have been looking for question answers ..... who, why, when etc  history of the London model.Was it just 1851 Navies ?
All I can ID  is that the trigger guard is steel not brass.
Hewy

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