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Finding good gunsmiths is akin to finding unicorns. (Not that I really look for unicorns.....) I have had good success with Jeff Walle who is the gunsmith for Guns and Leather in Greenbriar, TN. It is just up the road from you in Robertson County. Jeff has been Smithing since 1976 and just today I picked up a 90 year old Winchester Model 52 target rifle that he had done some site work on for me. He is great on bolt action rifles and loves the old stuff. If he cannot do it, he will tell you, straight up. Jeff can be reached at 615-643-4865. He works every day except Wed and Sunday. Good luck.

Actually, no, I am early 60's and a Baby Boomer but those Marlin 60's were mighty popular. They had the three necessities of the day: 1) Cheap, 2) Reliable, and 3) Cheap.

Well, believe it or not, mine too, was a Marlin model 60 when I was 10. I was not allowed to use it unless my dad was with me, however. Oh..... and I still have it also.

Damn, you're caught between the liberals in Chicago and Minnesota. Tough spot to be in. Personally, I'd just keep them and keep quiet. Hang onto the estate papers and just go on with life.

I am in the same boat as you as I carry the LCP a big portion of the time. I do not feel the need for a safety and I believe the pistol to be just as safe as any striker fired weapon out there.

Agree. Has to be the most "dis-respected" caliber in existence and I don't get it. I absolutely love my Sig P229 in .40. Very nice round but gets no love.

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Congratulations. I remember how long my wait seemed for both my M-1 and 1911 from CMP. I know how pumped you are.

I would echo this recommendation. The CW show especially might match up to much of what you have. It is in the Williamson Co. Ag center at intersection of I-65 and Peytonsville road. It is first weekend of Dec.

It's probably still good to use but keep in mind. Anything the government has is achieved through the bid process. So, that is the "low bid" winner. There are better things to use.

Holy cow, what an absolute beauty!!! Let me also emphasize to "gently" clean it with the 0000 sandpaper and oil but you have a real jewel there. You will be amazed at how accurate those peep sights can be when you get accustomed to them. Really glad for you and now go and give your buddy another big hug for making this happen!

Good eye and you're correct. The paperwork that it came with said Bull but after research it is standard target which is .75" at end.. The Bull is .875" diameter at end of barrel. Very cumbersome to carry but ridiculously accurate.

Went to the Gun show here in Dickson today. My expectations were pretty low as the shows have been showing more non-gun stuff and less guns for a few years now. It blew my mind when I came upon the "Holy Grail" of target .22 rifles. That being a Winchester Model 52 with a bull barrel and a Marble - Goss peep sight. According to the serial number, the rifle was made in 1931 which was the classic era and timeframe for their production. Got it for an excellent price, too as the gentleman was selling it for his father-in-law and the owner told him what to price it at and that's where it stayed. What makes this sweeter for me is that about 4 years ago, at the show in Murfreesboro, I found one of these "tack-drivers" for a much higher price and I tried to be "cute" and played a game of walking away to appear uninterested. During my little game, another buyer swooped in and bought it. I did find a good deal that same day on a Winchester 75, which is the little brother of the 52 but have kicked myself ever since. So, this is scratching an itch I have had for a while. Anyway, thanks for listening to my little rah-rah story.

I have used the regular LCP for years and I am very pleased with all aspects. Cannot comment on the LCP Max but the double stack, while nice, would add width which negates one of my favorite features of the basic LCP. Just my 2 cents........

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I had not thought of this before. I have a Winchester '73 that is in .45 Colt. It has a 23"+ barrel. Is that not performing efficiently??

Geiselle SSA-E is what I put in my Daniel Defense AR

Personally, I love the Colt Python. But, due to the cost of getting one, it is tough. So, I would echo the endorsement of the Ruger SP-101 earlier mentioned.

This entire discussion is akin to nailing jello to the wall. Value is a relative thing and in the eye of the beholder. For some it is worth it and for some it is not................ Now serving customer # 67.......................

I agree. I have dozens of targets, in AR500 steel, that I have bought online. Skads of places that sell it and you can get good deals.

Mike W. gives good advice with the CW show in Franklin. I go every year and it will have hundreds of dealers and folks in the know. It takes place the first Sat and Sunday of December. One other suggestion would be you could send these pictures via email to Muzzleloader magazine. It is an excellent magazine and you might get some faster and better advice there. Their website is www.muzzleloadermagazine.com Best of luck.

Great deal and congrats. Everyone needs to have one of these .22 plinkers in their arsenal for kicks and giggles. Lots of fun.

So did I...... The paperwork is a bit of a hassle, but well worth the end result. Go for it!

I enjoyed your post on the thrills and spills of shooting your flintlock. I have one that was custom built for me that is in .40 cal. You are correct about all of the prep and the cleaning can take a bit of time but, is absolutely necessary. One thing that has happened to me a couple of times is if I am shooting with a friend and we get to talking and I get out of sequence with the powder and seating the ball. Ramming the ball in with no powder is a real time-consuming mistake as you have to attach a ball puller to your ram rod and pull it out. What a mess..... The good thing is that once you do it, it keeps you on your toes to never do it again, ha.

Very well done video and I appreciate you sharing it. Even though I know the principles around what is going on when the AR fires, it is cool to see the graphics on just how each step looks through the process.