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WoW Cool Photo!


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I couldn't get my pictures to upload but here's the gun broker link with a lot of pics of my 1895. Notice the shadow of a Lyman 21 sight on it. I found an old one listed as s model 21 online and bought it but it's about a half inch shorter than the hole pattern. I didn't think they came in different sizes?
I did feel like I got a good deal on the rifle, it's not real pretty but seems to be mechanicaly sound. Should have it shooting next week sometime. I'd really like to get another Lyman on it.



http://www.gunbroker.com/item/707989194


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Yup you got the one they made for 1892/94 I bet! They also made em for model 1886.

That rifle is gonna be fun!


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Shameless 1895 selfie from the oak mott last evening!

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"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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Well I just paid $375 for an original model 21 sight and I havent even shot the rifle yet, I think I might be coming down with something...
Anybody happen to have a 3/8" dovetail plug for the rear sight that has some bluing wore off and pitted some? Having a hard time putting a new shiny one in there.

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Helldriver,

Go look in all the suggestions in this thread!

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...85/ageing-a-new-blued-rifle#Post12315885

Then do same to that pretty dove tail filler! wink It will come out just fine!

Then go do some shootin'! Or get that back sight hole D&T for that 21! If it ain't already there!

Then go do some shootin'! laugh


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"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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Here's a cool photo, of a cool first edition in my collection of junk, and a cool story to go with it!

The book is pretty self explanatory. One of my favorites. And according to the recent biography of Mr. Service, the gentleman in the photo holding the flatside 1895 is one Solomon Albert. He lost most of both feet to frostbite. So he shot a bear and "made" himself new feet from the late bear's feet!!! That is a form of prosthetic mocassin. Don't know the cartridge of the rifle. Either a .30 Army, 38/72, or 40/72 being a flatside. But lots of coolness all way around!

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"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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Loading supplies should be in the mail today and believe me I will be shooting it!
Thanks a lot for the link I'm going to try the vinegar for sure.
It already had a 21 on it, you can see the "shadow" in the patina.
If you get a chance Kaywoodie check out that gunbroker link I posted and let me know what you think of my rifle.
Couple questions.

What are my options for installing a period correct sling?

Can I get more info on the rifle other than date of manufacture from the Cody museum?


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Yes, the proof will be in the pudding! Thats is, will it hit what you are shooting at! laugh. Not a thing wrong with that rifle from the photo.

As for a sling....... a period correct one....... well I have a sling on a used Miroku I picked up. Previous owner installed. I suppose it's ok. One of them Uncle Mikes clamp on the barrel thingy. Not all that correct. I suppose if you wanted the really period correct ones you should have a swivel "eyehook"" sweated on the barrel forward of forearm. That uses swivel hooks like a Model 54 Winchester. I have a set on an old Mauser sporter. This could promise to be a real PITA to set up! And mebbe a bit pricey.

My suggestion would be to not install a sling!!!!!

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"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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Ya I think your right about the sling, think I'll just bring some rope to fashion one if need be while packing game.


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Good idea!


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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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Here's pic of a postcard my Dad sent my Mom from Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1991 while he was on an elk hunt.


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Can someone make it so it just opens on the forum without having to click the link?


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Here's a beauty..........way above my payscale though.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/721156647

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Thanks tmitch.


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Hell, Tom!!!! Its been reblued!!!




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"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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Thats a cool pic, Helldriver!


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"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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Originally Posted by kaywoodie
Hell, Tom!!!! Its been reblued!!!
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"This musket was completely restored by Turnbull Mfg. Co. Inc."

Ha, I completely missed that!! No wonder it looks so nice, Turnbull does some good work. Wouldn't hurt my feelings to own it. laugh


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