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by King carp
Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: I remember him ...
Replies: 7
Views: 736

Re: I remember him ...

I remember exchanging light bulbs. That reminded me of going to the rexall drug store with dad with a bag of vacumn tubes and a little while later we could watch "wanted dead or alive" again. Times were a lot simpler back then.
by King carp
Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Krag Carbine?
Replies: 7
Views: 1228

Re: Krag Carbine?

Is there a saddle ring on the stock? An original will cost $100 to $150 U.S. You are making the smart move by running a potencial purchase past the members here If you want an original military issue Krag or a good sporter. Always take a look in the buttstock to see if the cleaning rod and oiler are...
by King carp
Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Military Krag
Replies: 16
Views: 5063

Re: Military Krag

From the single picture it looks like a cut down rifle with a sanded stock incorrect front sight and new sling. What is the asking price?
by King carp
Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Secret Lives of the Amish
Replies: 13
Views: 949

Re: Secret Lives of the Amish

Don't stop ranting. My uncles farm outside kalamazoo had amish on two sides for neighbors. They were always ready to sharp you if you let them. They would put fencing on his land and file papers in town to lay claim to it. He would fire up the john deere tractor and pull the fence out. We would have...
by King carp
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:43 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Secret Lives of the Amish
Replies: 13
Views: 949

Re: Secret Lives of the Amish

What goes clipity klop, clippity klop, bang, bang, bang? ans.
An amish drive by shooting.
by King carp
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: "D" Day, today
Replies: 2
Views: 470

Re: "D" Day, today

How true. Much like those that fought to keep our nation free before them. Like Douglas MacArthur said "old soldiers never die, they just fade away"
by King carp
Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:25 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Snow in June?
Replies: 1
Views: 284

Snow in June?

June 3 in Chicago is pretty late for snow. Did a double take this morning when i saw this. It turns out its cottonwood. Not good foR
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allergies but easy to shovel. LOL.
by King carp
Tue May 30, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: I try not to buy Chinese stuff ....
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Re: I try not to buy Chinese stuff ....

It is not easy to avoid buying chinese made goods. That stuff is all over this country. Most of it is inferior quality. Some of it is downright dangerous. I try my best to avoid purchasing anything from there. Before WW2 the japanese bought tons of U.S. scrap steel from us. When they attacked us the...
by King carp
Sun May 28, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Wastin' away in Geezerville
Replies: 5
Views: 553

Re: Wastin' away in Geezerville

Happy birthday. Enjoy your retirement. Just don't look at the clock. It spins a lot faster than when you were working.
by King carp
Tue May 23, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Krag leather slings - new
Replies: 21
Views: 3614

Re: Krag leather slings - new

What butlers rangers says. The 1907 is the better sling if you are going to use it for standing , kneeling, or prone shooting. It really doesn't look out of place on a Krag.