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    I use .459 diameter 500 grain along with 59...

    I use .459 diameter 500 grain along with 59 grains of 2f.
    I also use the 405 grain hollow base. Both work well in my shooters.
    I have a bunch I loaded with 70 grain of 2f but they're really hard...
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    You reloading Dick?

    You reloading Dick?
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    Thanks Tom, I have the book but was too lazy at...

    Thanks Tom, I have the book but was too lazy at that moment to get up and look at it : )
    I'm really bad with names!!
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    Yes they are few and far between. I finally found...

    Yes they are few and far between. I finally found one at the last Baltimore show. It has a fist type Bull rear sight. I can't recall the fellows name who previously owned it but the butt is stamped...
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    Fred, according to Al Frasca the model 1877...

    Fred, according to Al Frasca the model 1877 designation only pertains to the carbine. Rifles made in 1877 retain the model 1873 designation.
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    There is one on Guns International, actually 2 ....

    There is one on Guns International, actually 2 .
    One made in 1884 listed at 2495.00 and one made in 1889 listed at 2895.00.
    The one made in 1889 has a really nice cased colored breech block but...
  7. Thread: Stared carbine

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    Stared carbine

    Question on values of stared carbines.
    I?m looking at a nice carbine manufactured in 1881. It was not updated for the SAW so it still retains the last type buckhorn rear sight with slot less screws....
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    Thank you Tom and Dick, I appreciate all your...

    Thank you Tom and Dick, I appreciate all your help and knowledge!
    I received a copy of Springfield Shoulder Weapons 1795-1968 yesterday. Pictures are dark but now I have a little history to go with...
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    Tom, the knob is .392, is that an issue? Also...

    Tom, the knob is .392, is that an issue?
    Also the leaf sides are much narrower than those pictured. Numbers on the right are partially missing the 0 on the 10 and 1 on the 11.
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    I'll check the measurement tonight after work,...

    I'll check the measurement tonight after work, hopefully it is correct. Thanks Tom.
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    And I don’t have one of those special screw...

    And I don’t have one of those special screw drivers to remove it :icon_lol:
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    I did some research a while back on fixing...

    I did some research a while back on fixing buggered screw heads. With my luck Tom I’d either damage the threads or bust the head off LOL!
    I figured the rear screw would be smaller to allow for...
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    Thank you Tom, I see what you are saying. I’ll...

    Thank you Tom, I see what you are saying. I’ll have to look for that book!
    Thanks for confirming the sight, I was going to switch it yesterday LOL.
    It’s a really nice rifle with a shiny bore. When...
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    Dick, the sight adjustment knob just didn’t look...

    Dick, the sight adjustment knob just didn’t look right. It actually looks to me to be a Buffington sight windage knob?? It is also mounted with slotted screws, seems the rear screw head is smaller...
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    51801518025180351804

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    Possible Indian scout rifle??

    Found this rifle at the Baltimore show. It's an 1877 produced rifle serial# 81748 with Fort Bowie Team 10 stamped on the butt. Serial# puts this rifle in a range where numerous rifles were sent to...
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    Thank you Bruce!!

    Thank you Bruce!!
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    Too many why’s there Dick LOL and thank you. ...

    Too many why’s there Dick LOL and thank you.
    The only thing on this rifle that doesn’t match exactly to the information in your book is the date on the lock.
    Just a thought but on the short 66...
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    Thank you Tkacook. I can definitely see the...

    Thank you Tkacook. I can definitely see the difference in your short rifle as the band spacing is different. Makes me wonder if Springfield did produce short rifles with stocks that had the band...
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    Would you happen to have a photo of your cut down...

    Would you happen to have a photo of your cut down Tkacook?
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    Thanks Tkcook but that’s where I’m...

    Thanks Tkcook but that’s where I’m confused.According to Al Frasca if it has the filled in band spring it’s not a real short rifle but rather one from say Bannerman’s. The wrist does not look to be...
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    Thanks Allen! I didn't want it shiny new looking,...

    Thanks Allen! I didn't want it shiny new looking, just clean with the right amount of age left.
    I laid it under my 1868 trapdoor and it seems to me that it is exactly the same in all respects other...
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    Won this rifle in a recent auction. I took a...

    Won this rifle in a recent auction. I took a chance on it thinking it would clean up well with a little kroil and also cleaning up the stock. There was no description of the bore condition but it was...
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    1866 Short Rifle before and after

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