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by Dick Hosmer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: It doesn't take a Geologist ....
Replies: 9
Views: 868

Re: It doesn't take a Geologist ....

Whig wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:01 pm Paul in his younger days at the copper mines...
That's pretty funky Photoshopping! Is he supposed to be holding the rock in his teeth? Also, looks like something other than rock, but I'll go no further . . .
by Dick Hosmer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Deep dives on Krag Carbine development
Replies: 3
Views: 501

Re: Deep dives on Krag Carbine development

Whig, did he EVER share with you his reason for believing your PCR was real? I can swing both ways on Joe. A fantastic researcher absolutely without peer, but a very quirky writer, and an admittedly lazy (as in "I frankly don't give a sh*t") photographer. He was (is?) a hard guy to relate ...
by Dick Hosmer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Christmas Has Come Early
Replies: 12
Views: 692

Re: Christmas Has Come Early

Good for you! Merry Christmas!
by Dick Hosmer
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Chamber Obstruction in 1898 Krag Rifle
Replies: 20
Views: 1541

Re: Chamber Obstruction in 1898 Krag Rifle

Certainly not the least expensive, but I'd think that CAREFULLY reaming the chamber would be the safest way - much better than hammering on a screwdriver! :o :o :o
by Dick Hosmer
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Springfield Krag Composit Model 1898 Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 626

Re: Springfield Krag Composit Model 1898 Carbine

Having sharp eyes, and in my case, good proportional visualization, allowed me to pick up a multi-thousand dollar BoOF 26" rifle for $450 (just recently found my money-order receipt; I'd remembered it as $350, but no matter). The wood had been whacked square at the band, but the barrel was clea...
by Dick Hosmer
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Springfield Krag Composit Model 1898 Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 626

Re: Springfield Krag Composit Model 1898 Carbine

What is the "dip in the slide"? Rare variation maybe? That is an 1896 sight. The rifle version is graduated to 1800 yards and the top edge of the slide (when leaf is erect) is perfectly flat. The carbine version is graduated to 2000 yds, and there is a very slight depressed area at the no...
by Dick Hosmer
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Springfield Krag Composit Model 1898 Carbine
Replies: 14
Views: 626

Re: Springfield Krag Composit Model 1898 Carbine

It MAY just be a highlight in the photo, but I THINK I see the dip in the slide - you sly dog, you!! Congrats may be in order - double/triple your money? Maybe you need one? I don't, but a LOT of people do. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!! UPdate: I looked again, closely - I'm pretty sure it is...
by Dick Hosmer
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:32 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: A Riddle
Replies: 10
Views: 652

Re: A Riddle

From your mouth to God's ears, Mr. Hosmer. The damocrats will do any thing to set it up so they are always in power. ...if they haven't done so already. Don't I wish!!! I'm guessing the 2024 election will be dirtier than 2020, and better "cooked" because they've had their trial run, and f...
by Dick Hosmer
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: A Riddle
Replies: 10
Views: 652

Re: A Riddle

Nahhh, just let the useless POS keep on deteriorating. The worse he looks, the better. He's out in a little over a year, no matter what.
by Dick Hosmer
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: views not too far apart
Replies: 2
Views: 320

Re: views not too far apart

Hamas (may the scurvy be upon them) bit off more than they could chew. No wonder they'd want a pause; the UN is the UN for whatever that's worth; and Brandon says whatever Soros and Obama tell him to, IF he can follow the teleprompter . . .