Pete123

Wow, this has now hit all the major news outlets.     GunBroker said they pulled it because they wanted nothing to do with this.  

I truly hope that child hasn't been abused - sexually or otherwise.  The uncle purchased a bikini, lipstick and make-up for her which makes me very uncomfortable.

Not just any duct tape. Myself, I prefer bacon duct tape.

Good input - thanks.

One of the main reasons I'm in business for myself is that I don't want some dummy telling me what to do.

  I agree.  Though 'Hollywood' and 'reality' probably don't belong in the same sentence.  

Congrats!  What a lovely bride!

Nice work!

Interesting article on Hollywood Westerns on the 'fast draw'   https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/5/4/rifleman-qa-hollywood-s-fast-guns/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=insider&utm_campaign=0516

I look forward to hearing about this mystery being solved.  

I'll tell you, I really look forward to the day that I can shoot on my own land. 

I've been down this road with my first Yugo.     I'll bet it is a Yugo.  There is a little switch that looks kind of like a button at the end of the gas piston on the top of the gun toward the muzzle.  One position causes it to cycle and the other causes it to be single fire.   Too bad that they cut the grenade launder off, assuming that it is a Yugo.  There is a pin or two that can be knocked out and the launcher screws off revealing a threaded barrel.

The upgrade isn't optional, so it has to be done.  We'll all get through it.

  This is really funny because of how true it will be.

I wonder if it will shoot regular .357s and .38s.   HiPower may be on to something.  That steer is definitely tripping.

Best wishes !

Nice!

One thing I have found with rifles is that I shoot much better with the peep sights like the M1 Garand has.  The sights that come on the vintage military weapons and lever action rifles I have were meant for younger eyes.

A couple of folks have made comments about shooting this gun.  This might generate some interesting discussion.   Many people shoot these old guns and there is no right or wrong answer here.  I usually consider guns to be used and don't have any modern gun safe queens.   I've decided against shooting most of my Civil War guns for a couple of reasons. The first is that chances are good that the gun will be damaged, which impacts both monetary and historical value.   This gun pictured is in great shape.  There is little rust and the bore is bright.  And, it's roughly 150 years old.  Time has an impact on everything.  In the case of this gun, I think the metal would be fine.     The stock is a different issue, especially the butt stock.  Keep in mind that the butt stock has a .52 caliber magazine and place for the magazine.  There is a crack already that would like to turn into a big piece of the stock coming off.   I've disassembled much of the gun for restoration.  It's looking like the chances of cracking the butt stock are high enough that I'll leave it attached to the receiver.   The other reason is that I don't really view these Civil War guns as mine.  I'm holding and enjoying them until time to pass them on to future generations.  If I can tie any of these to TN, I'll probably donate it to the state museum in downtown Nashville.   Be interested to see what other folks say.  Again, no right or wrong answers here - a lot of folks shoot them and a lot don't.

No, no place for rounds in the stock like a trap door.     That said, the tubular magazine in the butt stock held seven rounds.  Toward the end of the Civil War, the government starting purchasing what was called the Stabler Cut-Off Attachment.  You can see one on my gun above - it's the little thing in front of the trigger on the underside of the gun.   It made the gun a single shot gun with spare rounds in the stock.     In the same way that current military leadership doesn't want soldiers wasting ammo with full auto, military leadership back then felt like a repeater wasted ammo.

Enfield,   I have dislocated my shoulder twice (which damages the rotator cuff most of the time) and have crappy rotator cuffs on both shoulders.   When I am consistent with my physical therapy I don't have any trouble.  When I skip it for a while they start aching.  Also, if I haven't been shooting for a while, I have to build up some muscle endurance.   All of my shoulder phys. therapy revolves around strengthening the muscles of the shoulder as well as keeping mobility in the joints

Well, I guess I'm stuck with dashing good looks and Einsteinian intelligence.

Woo Hoo!  I was able to get the bayonet off of my Spencer.  While I love bayonets, I think the Spencer looks better without it.

Glad you are here.   Feel free to let your lady friend know that reducing the number of firearms owned is strictly prohibited in the State of TN.  You can sell guns, but MUST replace any guns sold in fairly short order.   Adding at least three guns to a collection per year is strongly recommended.

I have some ideas for you.  To answer your question, yes, you are getting older and weaker.  However, that certainly doesn't mean that there isn't anything that you can do about it.  Like a doc said to me once, "Once you hit 50, the warranty on your body runs out", which I have experienced myself at age 52.   Regarding your sight, 90% of people start having trouble seeing things up close in their 40's. I'm assuming that you currently don't have prescription glasses.   I would start with a cheap pair of reading glasses from Wal-Mart or the dollar store.  They may not work, though it's worth trying them.  The reason they may not work is that they are set up to focus at the distance we read from and you hold a gun further away than that.  You've probably see folks with tri-focals.  One of the panes is for close up and the other one is for the distance a gun is from you.   Most people shoot with two hands, so I'm guessing you do as well.  This sounds like more of a strength issue and there may be some arthritis or tendonitis getting involved.   Regarding strength, one of the many things that suck about again is that we lose muscle mass.  Fortunately, there are things you can do for strengthening.     If you have health insurance, I would suggest going to see a physical therapist.  I have one that is absolutely awesome, though she's in Franklin.   I'll share what I would do in case you don't have insurance.  If anything I suggest causes pain then don't do it.  That is really important.   You know those foam rubber squeezy things that you squeeze with your hands.  You may try one of them.  you could fold and and roll up a washcloth or two if you can't find one.  Also, dry firing will help build up strength.  I'm guessing that your right hand is getting tired, so the key is to build some endurance.     I have to build back up when I have been shooting for a while, especially if shooting my .45 Govt. Model.   This is not the time in life to let ego and testosterone get in your way.  They will lead to injury which may be serious.   Probably time to say good bye to .357 Magnum,  44 Magnum, etc... and hello to .22, 9mm, .38 and .44 Special.   Stop shooting if your wrist starts burning.  Ice is your friend.   Hope this helps