Recent content by Naphtali

Okay, here we go. I must wear spectacles to prevent double vision. There is no workaround for this other than using a monocular. And there goes the field of view. *** Regarding other binoculars, this acquisition is powered by nostalgia rather than need. You see, for serious use my Zeiss 7x42...

When I was a kid in high school, I blew the bank roll and bought a Leitz (made by Leica) Trinovid® 6x24 binocular for the Cardinals versus Cleveland Browns NFL game in St. Louis - to watch the finest running back of that generation, Mr. Jim Brown. When I no longer had the inclination to give the...

Breech where it's threaded requires at least 1.150 inches diameter. While manufacturers of rifled slug barrels for their own products are unlikely to furnish this information, perhaps those of you with barrels AND 1-2 inch micrometers or 6-inch dial calipers could furnish for their barrels? I...

The receiver is Winchester 1897 solid frame, circa 1920s. Please refrain from identifying problems that could be associated with this older shotgun. I've discussed them with myself and decided that I still wanted this specific model of this specific shotgun rendered as a slug gun. I like the gun...

I'm trying to identify a maker of 12 gauge slug barrels and/or barrel blanks. E. R. Shaw has barrel blanks advertised on their web site. But I received a reply to my purchase query that Shaw ceased manufacture several years ago. So I'm back to square one - locating a source. It would be pleasant...

In the 1965 edition of Gun Digest [Annual], A. B. Kazan wrote an article titled, "Colt or Smith & Wesson?" Does anyone have the 1965 Gun Digest or the article that begins on page 147? I want to buy a copy of the article or the Gun Digest.

A decade ago, at least Winchester, Remington, and Federal manufactured a superb defense ammunition. Without getting into nuances of each version, the basic information is this. 12 gauge, 2.75-inch, 4-dram equivalent, #1 buckshot, 20 pellets. I have searched with three Internet search engines...

Moderator: If you believe this should be in different sub-forum, please move it to where it belongs. My Custom Rossi 92 lever action sporting rifle is back in my possession. And, yes, it is in "needs a whole bunch of work" condition. My heart is no longer invested in my perfectly conceived...

In my "stuff" bin I have three rifle actions, all of which need work and then refinishing. These are: Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. 1*; M1898 Krag; and non-case hardened Winchester 1886. None has any [additional] value as collectible. I want to eventually metamorphose each one into a useful open-sighted...

Being uncertain whether filing in Small Claims Court, filing criminal complaint, chatting with BATFE, or other procedure to begin, I request the name and contact information for an attorney in Worth County, Missouri. Problem to be resolved: Shipped USPS one rifle plus payment-in-full to a...

Okay. Hammer, flat faced punch, something with which to give a firm hit or two, and another person to substitute for a vise. Got it. "If at first you don't succeed, try the outfield." Babe Herman (Daffy Dodger first baseman/outfielder)

This is where I need an answer. Since the attorney-protected Owner's Manual shows and describes how to remove lock work assembly affixed to trigger guard, this is a routine procedure - especially for a first-time clean and lubricate. So I must find a way that works.

I just acquired a Ruger SP101. I attempted to strip it to get the gunk off and to affix my preferred lubricant. Regardless what I do or what I use as helper, I cannot depress the spring-loaded lock work disassembly pin. With a maximum effort using flat tip screwdriver, I think I detect the pin...

Many thanks for your replies.You have guided me, and furnished specific URLs for obtaining precise informataion.

I recently bought an IAC Model 97 shotgun - that is, a reproduction of a Winchester Model 1897 12 gauge, 2.75-inch pump action shotgun. Having bought it for self defense and vermin control on my property and surrounding meadow, a problem has arisen that I didn't consider when I bought the...