Recent content by singlestack45

I called it a repeater to differentiate from guns like the Sharps, which is lever action single-shot. Do you know a better word than "repeater" to convey my meaning?

Is it easier to mount a tang sight on the Uberti?

How hard to add Tang Mounted Vernier Sight? Love both that Uberti option and the Rossi '92 (which I see does have a C/H option for the frame). How hard is it to add a tang mounted vernier sight to one of those? Is it as simple as screwing it on and then sighting it in? Recommendations...

I'm new to lever action rifles. I'd really like to get one, and I've searched around but have not found what I'm looking for. Can someone make a recommendation? I Want: Lever action, repeater 357 Magnum Color Case Hardened Frame Tang Mounted Vernier Peep Sight (fine with adding this...

ballistics ...and yes, I realize there's a huge ballistic difference. But I'd love to practice with ACP at 50 yards and then haul out a 45-70 occasionally for longer shooting. I realize the rifle is/was intended for long range shooting.

...or convert from 45-70 to 45acp?

Lots of people convert their 45 Long Colt revolvers to also fire 45acp from moon clips. Has anyone done this conversion with a rifle? Seems like it should be particularly easy with something like the Sharp's, as it is single shot. You ought to be able to use a modified single shot "moon...

Wedding band Is there some variation on case hardening that would hold up to the wear of being on a wedding band? Other suggestions for a gun related finish that would hold up to that kind of wear? I've heard some types of bluing get a "patina" as they wear. What types are those, and...

Can anyone tell me what type of finish is on the controls of these revolvers? My Taurus 605 Titanium has a finish on the trigger, hammer, and cylinder release that looks almost like color case hardening -it's colorful blotches. Is it color case hardening, or something else? The controls...