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    Strippers!!!!!!

    Now that I have your attention, I have a Pietta 1860 Colt model that is showing its age and use in the blueing department, and frankly this is not a good thing (kinda like a stray cat just looks, well, like a cat but also something not so nice). It's not really worth selling or trading as I use...
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    Old Army - Kirst Konverter - "Ruger Only" Loads

    OK, I have some Old Armies and I would like to add some extra versatilty through the use of a Kirst cartridge conversion cylinder. The Old Army is based off the old 3 screw frame and as such is quite a bit more gun than the new models. Those OM frames were the ones that all that "Ruger only"...
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    New joys in my house, What does a "U" mean?

    So I managed to find a couple of gems on the cheap at the Des Moines Gun show today and couldn't pass them up. Part of the joy of a "black gun" sale and "black gun" shoppers. So my question is what does the "U" before the serial number on the shorty mean? Some old guy there said something...
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    Seasoning of stainless barrels??

    There are many debates on the topic of "seasoning" your revolver or rifle barrels will do any good or can even be accomplished. But I think there is something to be said for all the ancedotal evidence that velocities increased and cleaning was easier with years and firings under the gun's belt...
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