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Post by urbino on Dec 10, 2021 23:19:27 GMT -5
One of my brothers informed me the other day the family got together and got me a Xmas present. That's a total surprise, and totally unnecessary, so it really doesn't even matter what the gift is. I don't know what got into them, but I'm grateful. What the gift is, though, is a Henry lever gun in .22WMR. He said it had an octagonal barrel, so I think that would have to make it a Frontier model. Something about like this, I reckon:  Should be a lot of fun! |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 10, 2021 23:28:33 GMT -5
A pretty nice present… sweet!
I have a lot of respect for the head honcho at that company, a true patriot!
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Post by Silver on Dec 10, 2021 23:31:01 GMT -5
"Made in America, or not made at all". I have a Henry, great gun.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 10, 2021 23:46:20 GMT -5
One of my brothers informed me the other day the family got together and got me a Xmas present. That's a total surprise, and totally unnecessary, so it really doesn't even matter what the gift is. I don't know what got into them, but I'm grateful. What the gift is, though, is a Henry lever gun in .22WMR. He said it had an octagonal barrel, so I think that would have to make it a Frontier model. Something about like this, I reckon: Should be a lot of fun! You lucky SOB. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 10, 2021 23:48:49 GMT -5
I know. Like I said, I don't know what possessed them to get me something. Out of the blue.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 11, 2021 7:55:52 GMT -5
Wow. That is NICE. Congrats.
We’d be a better country if there were more CEOs like Imperato.
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Post by Gypo on Dec 11, 2021 9:54:00 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Dec 11, 2021 14:46:33 GMT -5
Thanks, guys.
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 11, 2021 16:16:01 GMT -5
Nice rifle. I've been wanting one of their side gate big boys in .357 Magnum for a while.
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Post by urbino on Dec 11, 2021 16:38:46 GMT -5
Nice rifle. I've been wanting one of their side gate big boys in .357 Magnum for a while. Those are nifty little rifles in a nifty cartridge. |
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Post by Darin on Dec 11, 2021 17:13:00 GMT -5
Cool! 😎
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 12, 2021 9:06:12 GMT -5
Nice rifle. I've been wanting one of their side gate big boys in .357 Magnum for a while. Those are nifty little rifles in a nifty cartridge.
My favorite revolvers are .in 38/357, and I have always thought it would be nice to have a rifle in the same caliber. I was glad to see Henry was offering them.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 12, 2021 9:06:37 GMT -5
Nice rifle. I've been wanting one of their side gate big boys in .357 Magnum for a while. Those are nifty little rifles in a nifty cartridge. .357 out of a carbine is a whole different cat. The long gun that lives in a saddle boot on my Rhino is a Winchester Trapper 94 (16” bbl). I call it my “gun of all work.” Handles bullets from 95-200 grains, some more accurate than others of course. I usually keep it loaded with Hornady 125 XTPs loaded to 2000fps. A carbine in 357 is a thing of joy. I highly recommend one and I’m sure the Henry is a winner. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 12, 2021 12:59:27 GMT -5
I had a custom Winchester 1892 in 357. It was a great, fun rifle and very accurate. Beautiful mesquite stock. I shot a big buck with it, 158 grain flat points, and I hit the deer 5 times behind the shoulder at 110 yards with it. It was 2 days before we found the deer. Just stay within it's limitations. Like a fool I blamed the rifle and traded it for a 7mm mag that I never could shoot because of the muzzle blast. Traded that for a Macintosh computer that I never used.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 12, 2021 13:09:18 GMT -5
I had a custom Winchester 1892 in 357. It was a great, fun rifle and very accurate. Beautiful mesquite stock. I shot a big buck with it, 158 grain flat points, and I hit the deer 5 times behind the shoulder at 110 yards with it. It was 2 days before we found the deer. Just stay within it's limitations. Like a fool I blamed the rifle and traded it for a 7mm mag that I never could shoot because of the muzzle blast. Traded that for a Macintosh computer that I never used. Paraphrasing Dirty Harry— “A man should know his (gun’s) limitations.” As you well-know now 100 yards is out of the 357’s job description even out of a 20” or 24” tube. If I ever shoot a deer with mine it will be under 50Y and will be a perfect shot IF I do my part. But I have too many other more appropriate long gun for such chores. That ‘92 would bring a pretty penny now, as I’m sure you have thought many times!  (How did you manage FIVE hits? Was he asleep?) |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 12, 2021 13:37:33 GMT -5
I had a custom Winchester 1892 in 357. It was a great, fun rifle and very accurate. Beautiful mesquite stock. I shot a big buck with it, 158 grain flat points, and I hit the deer 5 times behind the shoulder at 110 yards with it. It was 2 days before we found the deer. Just stay within it's limitations. Like a fool I blamed the rifle and traded it for a 7mm mag that I never could shoot because of the muzzle blast. Traded that for a Macintosh computer that I never used. Paraphrasing Dirty Harry— “A man should know his (gun’s) limitations.” As you well-know now 100 yards is out of the 357’s job description even out of a 20” or 24” tube. If I ever shoot a deer with mine it will be under 50Y and will be a perfect shot IF I do my part. But I have too many other more appropriate long gun for such chores. That ‘92 would bring a pretty penny now, as I’m sure you have thought many times! (How did you manage FIVE hits? Was he asleep?) Twist the knife why don't you? Yeah, I've done a lot of stupid stuff, and that's near the top. As to the 5 hits, I couldn't believe it myself. I used to be a pretty good shot. The deer was running after the first shot. The ranch manager looked at the deer and at me, and the deer and at me and shook his head. I couldn't give him a good explanation. The Model 92, as you probably know, is like an extension of your arm and I had plinked with it a lot since I was reloading at the time. All offhand. I wouldn't blame you at all for not believing it. I barely believe it and I was there. All the shots could be covered by a paper plate. The main takeaway is that it was the wrong gun and the shooter and shot placement can't fix that. That's why I finally moved to a 45-70. |
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Post by Gypo on Dec 12, 2021 13:47:51 GMT -5
My brother gave me a 92 barreled receiver a couple years ago tracked down original parts except mag tube. 24 inch heavy barrel. 32-20 had it drilled and a step liner put in 218 bee then had the bolt face machined tighter tolerance for firing pin. Old Lyman front globe sight rear flip down white triangle on it. Two choices for a rear original Lyman tang or Redfield receiver sight. Need to have the stock and forearm built still. I need to get off my back side and get it done.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 12, 2021 13:56:53 GMT -5
My brother gave me a 92 barreled receiver a couple years ago tracked down original parts except mag tube. 24 inch heavy barrel. 32-20 had it drilled and a step liner put in 218 bee then had the bolt face machined tighter tolerance for firing pin. Old Lyman front globe sight rear flip down white triangle on it. Two choices for a rear original Lyman tang or Redfield receiver sight. Need to have the stock and forearm built still. I need to get off my back side and get it done. My 92 had Williams replacement sights, but similar to the factory sights, just better. On my 94 I had to break down and put a Williams peep sight on it because of my old eyes. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 12, 2021 14:17:29 GMT -5
My 92 is still original. Saddle-ring carbine in 44-40 with original ‘73 ladder sight. Good wood and an excellent barrel. Constant companion when I was a young twerp. I saw one on Gun Broker they were asking $7500 for. I wouldn’t sell mine for that.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 12, 2021 21:22:54 GMT -5
I sold mine to Collectors Firearms in Houston for $350. They had it listed the next week for $1650.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 12, 2021 21:53:51 GMT -5
I sold mine to Collectors Firearms in Houston for $350. They had it listed the next week for $1650. Typical. I won’t say “crooks,” but… |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 12, 2021 23:46:07 GMT -5
I sold mine to Collectors Firearms in Houston for $350. They had it listed the next week for $1650. Typical. I won’t say “crooks,” but… They saw a money making opportunity. As I recall they did try to talk me out of it. And as they say in Houston, "it's just bidness". |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 14, 2021 18:54:52 GMT -5
When I used to post on the CMP site, one guy posted a thread about an old Milsurp collector that had gone feeble, passed away and never catalogued or educated the family on the worth of his collection, and a gun dealer took full advantage of the widow's ignorance.
He had a gas trap Garand that she was given $200.00 for and that was pretty characteristic on what she got percentage-wise for the rest of the stuff.
Sadly, his friends found out after the deed was done...I guess she wanted the guns out of the house, and that guy definitely helped her achieve that result.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 14, 2021 23:18:38 GMT -5
I have a database with the values, but I hope to live long enough to sell them myself.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 15, 2021 8:33:56 GMT -5
Sorry if we differ, Ron, but buying a gun for $350— probably from a guy who really needs the money— knowing you can sell it for over $1600 is not the act of an honest dealer. I started buying, selling, trading antique firearms and swords when I was fifteen, so I know a little bit about the bidness. As well as the monkey bidness. Glad to hear you are now prepared with your spreadsheet. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 16, 2021 0:16:59 GMT -5
Sorry if we differ, Ron, but buying a gun for $350— probably from a guy who really needs the money— knowing you can sell it for over $1600 is not the act of an honest dealer. I started buying, selling, trading antique firearms and swords when I was fifteen, so I know a little bit about the bidness. As well as the monkey bidness. Glad to hear you are now prepared with your spreadsheet. I acquired the gun in a trade and I had no idea about the actual worth at the time. I got out about what I had in it. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 19, 2021 18:52:01 GMT -5
Received this gift, yesterday, and it is a nifty little shooter, indeed. Or, looks and handles like one, anyway. Didn't have a chance to shoot it. But the action feels smooth and solid, as does the build, and the wood furnishings are nice pieces of walnut. Balance is nice, too. I'm probably going to want to add a little LOP to it, and maybe some cheek rise.
I may have to see about the trigger, also. The pull is only 2-3 lbs., I'd say, and there is zero creep. When you put your finger on it, you're on the wall. I think I want more pull on a trigger that clean.
Planning to put a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x33 on it. I'm learning that my sight is bad enough now that irons just aren't practical. Gonna have to get used to glass.
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Post by Silver on Dec 19, 2021 18:56:24 GMT -5
You'll shoot your eye out, kid!
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Post by urbino on Dec 19, 2021 19:03:20 GMT -5
There's no Red Rider involved.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 19, 2021 19:06:08 GMT -5
You'll shoot your eye out, kid! From a few years ago when the family bought me all firearm related stuff for Christmas.   |
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