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The rifle on the right is a rebarrel in .25-35.. Great shooter, haven't used it much lately.. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/WyoCoyoteHunter/DSCN0975_zpstmvw2jqv.jpg)
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Im thinking, that you should get the old gal out and shoot her! Iv got to get to the range one day soon myself!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Ranger Point Precision quoted me $600 to turn a Marlin 336 into a 25-35.
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Gary,kinda like this one ?? ![[Linked Image]](http://www.pbase.com/loggah/image/164916868/original.jpg)
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moose, that is about what I have in that one.. It was and expensive project, but I am glad I have it.
I do need to shoot it more.. It has been a good one, p.dogs, coyotes, antelope, mule deer, and wild turkey..
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I'd like to do it but it's cost prohibitive right now. It's a $1,000 after buying the rifle. I'd rather put that money into a hunt.
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The rifle on the right is a rebarrel in .25-35.. Great shooter, haven't used it much lately.. beauty!
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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Cant wait to try out my new 25-35! It's pretty rough, but the bore ain't too bad. Given its history, I'm surprised it still works!!! A rifle with a story! ![[Linked Image]](http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r174/lt13demi/IMG_4611.jpg)
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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OK Bob, don't keep us in suspense... tell us the story.
James Pepper: There's no law west of Dodge and no God west of the Pecos. Right, Mr. Chisum? John Chisum: Wrong, Mr. Pepper. Because no matter where people go, sooner or later there's the law. And sooner or later they find God's already been there.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Rifle belonged to a USDA "Tick Rider". He rode Rio Grande from when they were created in 1906 until just after WWII. Allegedly carried from Brownsville to El Paso at least twice and in at least one shoot out. I believe his main AO was from like Eagle Pass or Del Rio to Brownsville.
They still have tick riders out there. Part of the tick fever eradication program. Catch Mexican cattle coming over the river with infected ticks. Vet Tech daughter says there's real issues again here with the fever.
Last edited by kaywoodie; 02/06/17.
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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Nice ! Let us know how she shoots!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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moose, I thought about what you said about a hunt.. I have thought of that over the years, but the price of a good hunt just keeps climbing.. Faster than I can catch up.. I would get the gun, you can enjoy it everyday..
I don't make the hunts I used to.. We have always had lots to hunt here, usually I have several deer and antelope tags, at least one elk tag, plus varmints, birds and small game.. For years I used to hunt 6-8 weeks in Pa. and W. Va. after I was done here.. Then we have hogs in Tex.. Lots to do and not much money spent.. Time is often more of a problem.. Now I usually spend much of my fall here and hunt birds, deer and antelope.. Have a safe full of guns and love each one.. Instead of selling, I plan to pass them on to folks I know will appreciate them.. Kind of a nice way to be remembered!!
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You make a good point WCH! I don't even know what hunt I'd want to go on.
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Over the past few years I've seen several rifles at the gun store. The'ye usually a Savage 99.
If you reload, there's no such thing as an obsolete cartridge.
Once you render an opinion, you open yourself up to criticism.
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Well, out here to the ranch. Went down by old range and found this target. Set it up and backed off about 40-50 yds. Hunkered down on one knee as best as an old cripple gimp can do and made two quick shots with that old tick rider rifle. I think it's a keeper! ![[Linked Image]](http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r174/lt13demi/IMG_4640.jpg)
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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Id say a KEEPER for Sure! Great Rifle!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Much obliged gents! As a tribute to the original owner I've decided to do a little restoration. Nothing serious to detract from its appearance. But I felt the # 6 finishing nail holding the nosecap in place didn't look all that secure.  Pics when finished!
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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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I bet that little rifle Balances real nice!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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