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Chris, what ghost ring setup are you referring too. I have a couple on my 92s and they don't cost any where near $100.00..
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Personally I would just keep it on y truck window rack for 30 years and shoot the heck out of it. After that it would have a perfect patina
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And I didn't include the buttplate and cap. This is fun, almost like democrat spending other peoples money! I want to see this one when it's finished!
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The XS Sights Systems' ghost ring. They're the ones Marlin chose for sights on the late SBL/CSBL/CST. A neat feature is the white line, square front sight post and then the compactness of the ghost ring.
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I have not carried my Model 83 loaded in the field but would have no problem loading all five chambers. The first click safety is very robust with a solid hammer block. I understand this design was a result of a lawsuit where there was an ND due to a failure of the original mechanism but I have no details on this event. Ruger was hit with one similar when a Super Blackhawk owner dropped his loaded revolver and it fell on the hammer and discharged killing him. This was in the early 70s before the transfer bar was designed into all Ruger single actions. The Freedom Arms single actions truly have no equals, they are incredible (but you probably already know that). Dan |
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Yes, I know first hand of the quality (shot about five of six different examples) and have been asking several owners. Late last year (or earlier this year) my original plan was to order one, but a bunch of life things got in the way and it got stalled, until yesterday….now it’s a bit of a wait (four-five months), so that gives me plenty of time to gather up necessary accessories and components. Brass for the .454 will be the major priority, as I have more than enough .45ACP for that extra cylinder I ordered. As to the lawsuit, from what I’ve found on the web, some doofus lost a leg due to poor gun handling, and blamed FA for a defective design, but didn’t win. It appears as though FA made a blanket statement regarding method of carry as a form of CYA. Others whom I respect carry with five rounds, in the safety position as well. |
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I heard from Turnbull today. This is what the work order says..
#3 SAFETY92CC Winchester 1892 Safety Conversion> Remove tang safety. Convert hammer and firing pin to traditional half-notch safety system. Drill & tap for tang sight. Modified receiver & hammer to be Case Hardened with lever, rifle forend cap & crescent buttplate. All blued parts will remain factory blued finish #4 CC Color Case Harden 1892 receiver, lever, hammer, forend cap & crescent buttplate. I think I'll call them next week and get a price on some simple checkering of the buttstock and forend. I'm stuck on this. I'm probably over thinking it too. If you guys have a picture of some checkering that's simple and clean I'd much appreciate a picture. These are pretty simple and functional. I believe these are lasered.
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Yes! ...but never tacti-cool.
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Now I’m patiently waiting until early next year while FA builds my revolver. |
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I've shot golfish[Mark's] Miruko. It's damn nice looking as is/was. Can't wait till he gets it back. That is gonna be a beautiful levergun. And if he picks up that Std. Manuf'ing .45 Colt revolver; he'll be impossible to deal with!
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Hahaha! That may be, but, either way, I'm lookin' forward to sub-80 degree temps! so's we can lever ourselves to our hearts' content.
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Does anyone know what tang sight will work for this one ? How's this one look? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005865953 I hear ya Tom...we nees to get out to the Mojave
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Hey fellas, is the wood on this gun walnut with some redish stain on it?
I've noticed that most of the guns Turnbull does wood refinishing on have a redish color to them. I've even noticed that the replicas that some of the Italian companies make have the same color. I like the real brown walnut that came on this gun. It's a lot like the walnut used on the Marlin 1894s that were made in the final years. The pictures of my Henry Long Ranger that I posted above has a little darker flavored walnut. Guys, I apologies for all of the silly questions. This could be my only shot at getting a nice gun done by Turnbull. I wish I could have done an older 92.
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I'm looking forward at seeing these. The couple that Dan has posted are awesome... Hurts my my forehead just looking at em
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At one time I was seriously considering a WWG Co-Pilot, however I learned of some issues about those from a good source, and lost interest. The Turnbull examples I’ve examined were simply outstanding; I think you will be very pleased with the end result. And it will be a good shooter as well. |
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I don't recall reading anything from guys that have put a few hundred rounds through em. We know the action can handle it. I'd like to get one and put 300 rds through it... Well, I mean I'd like to get one and have my son shoot 300 rds over a week or two
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I just need to contact Steve's Gunz with my wish list and see what they have to say. I tried a ghost ring sight and I'm not sure about that one. I have fiber optic sights on several of my revolvers and really like them, may consider those for the 92. I would need to have a vented hood over the front sight (even if it has to be custom made). I have hoods over the front sights of all of my lever actions (protects them when I lean the rifle in the corner). I don't have any excuses, just lazy I suppose. I need to get this done before the end of the year if I can since I will be retiring then (and will be much poorer). Dan |
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Back on topic. I checked out the ghost ring aperture sight that XS Sights offers for the 92. Have not seen that system before, looks very interesting, I would like to know more (the rear may mount back on the rear of the receiver). https://xssights.com/products/sights...-sights/rossi/ (edit- I see on their website that they are going to discontinue this sight for the 92 - darn). Dan Last edited by bergmen; 09-08-2021 at 7:57 AM.. |
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If you can get the set before they are all gone, I’d do that today. As to the quality issues you mention about the Rossi 92, that is exactly what I would rather not deal with, and would gladly pay much more for something that exhibits quality and craftsmanship from the start. I suppose one could look at it from the standpoint that you are basically purchasing an “unfinished kit”, wherein the parts are “pre-assembled” to keep packaging simple. Once the buyer takes possession, it’s off to the customization process, to finally, with added expense, arrive at what it should/could have been from the start. That’s OK, I get it that most folks don’t want to $pend that much on a rifle, so the manufacture’s have to settle on a level of quality that still sells, but basically works for the most part. It is what it is…… Wish Miroku would produce a quality version. |
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Fortunately, the action, barrel and function are satisfactory. This was intended to be a field gun so fine cosmetic qualities were not that important to me (they certainly are on other rifles and handguns I own, having spent several $k on my Marlin 39A and Springfield M1A to spiffy them up). This was the only 454 Casull lever action rifle available at a decent price range (I paid $650.00 NIB). Others available (can't remember the name right now) are in the $3,500 class which is way out of my price range. I'll spend some time and money on this one, make it a project and hope for the best. Dan (edit - Big Horn Armory is the company I was trying to remember. $600 non-refundable deposit required - about what I paid for the Rossi. $3,049 base price, too rich for my blood.) Last edited by bergmen; 09-08-2021 at 10:45 AM.. |
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I heard back from Joon at Turnbull this morning about the checkering. They would do it for another $900.00.
The checkering on the straight grip will look like the picture I posted above. I need to think about it. I guess for hand checkering the price isn't too bad. I've got to think about this.
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To me, $900 seems like a lot for checkering, although I have no real comparison to what other craftsmen would bill for such, or what is entailed, time, etc. I believe that coming from his shop, it will be the best that could be done, so there is that. My choices in weapon enhancement tend to be geared to practical needs first, cosmetic likes second. If it’s a BBQ rifle, I’d say make the investment. If it’s a daily hunting/ranch rifle, I’d likely not.
Tough choice, isn’t it? |
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^^^^^It's not very often that I see checkering on a M-14/M-1A. It looks nice.
My M-1A pattern rifles are total scratch magnets, but when I was using them often, all those were earned. With that forward rail, it reminds me of my SA Scout Squad; which make/model is yours? |
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In retrospect I'm not too sure it was such a good idea. This rifle was intended to be a rough-n-ready fun/truck gun. I wasn't going to beat it up or abuse it but I wasn't going to baby it either. Now, I have to be real careful how I handle it, I don't want to damage the fine workmanship. It is beautiful to look at but seems less practical. Dan |
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My preference in lever actions is smooth straight stocks but that will soon change. I have two Henrys in jail that have straight stocks but have checkering. They are the color case hardened steel frame side gate rifle and carbine in .357 magnum.
I'm okay with that because I guess you can't have all of your lever actions and all of your 1873 style single action revolvers looking the same. You have to eventually have some variety.
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Well, the rifle has just assumed a new role. I don't want to take this fine stock off and put it in the corner and waste $1200. I could get a second M1A for a beater...
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https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/372198/ ItThat article shows a few pics of what Butch does with the wood. His rifles don't seem to get as red though as those Winchesters. I have to admit even though I know that our Ubertti 73 stock is stained, I still find it very attractive. Some of Butch's stock cut offs. Nothing on these guys but clear Danish oil: Ya can see that natural red in the walnut coming through. Me I'd just turn em loose and slip the bridle there at Turnbulls. Although not so sure on the checkering. Do ya need it on a pistol caliber rifle and it might get in the way of some purty wood. |
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Well, Turnbull said it was a 6 month turnaround and they were right on. I should get the gun next week.
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