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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	My new rifle Jul 26^th, 2020 at 12:53am	Print Post
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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3846 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: My new rifle Reply #1 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 1:09am	Print Post
	Nice rifle, Joe. Does it use the Legendary Skychief load?


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: My new rifle Reply #2 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 1:32am	Print Post
	Looking that load up is on my list. That group was 70 gr GOEX FF, linen patch. Or, infamous Commander load.......

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BlackPowderLove Junior Member Offline Posts: 62 Location: Western Uplands of Wisconsin Joined: Jul 12^th, 2020	Re: My new rifle Reply #3 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 8:43am	Print Post
	My lord, that is wonderful! You are killing me, Joe!!! You can't just show a few photos and not tell me more about it. Maker, age, caliber, twist of barrel????? Inquiring minds want to know! Isaac

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3537 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: My new rifle Reply #4 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 10:48am	Print Post
	Slotted front sight tube. Is it a help or not when shooting that lovely piece? I like it, but happy you are the one paying to feed it.


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2663 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: My new rifle Reply #5 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 1:26pm	Print Post
	You shooting that offhand Joe? Builds muscles! Jack

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: My new rifle Reply #6 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 3:15pm	Print Post
	You're older than I am, Jack ole buddy. Isaac. Twist is gain. Hard to tell exactly what the final is. Makes one quarter turn in first ten inches at the muzzle. Has false muzzle but cut for cloth patch. Rifle is unmarked but has several Nathaniel Whitmore features. Nice original condition. All screw slots are still clocked as new. Single set trigger. 8 groove. .530 bore, groove diameter is .540. Weight is 26 pounds 10 ounces. Kick in the butt to shoot. Only date for Nathaniel Whitmore I have says active 1855, Potsdam New York.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: My new rifle Reply #7 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 3:19pm	Print Post
	calledflyer wrote on Jul 26^th, 2020 at 10:48am: Slotted front sight tube. Is it a help or not when shooting that lovely piece? I like it, but happy you are the one paying to feed it. Can see the sight post okay. Not really a high volume ammo user this rifle. Twenty shots is a perty good workout. For an old guy.

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3846 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: My new rifle Reply #8 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 3:37pm	Print Post
	Is that picture Jack Lalanne at 95? He really went downhill that last year, RIP.


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bobw Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1417 Location: NW, Iowa Joined: Mar 19^th, 2013	Re: My new rifle Reply #9 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 4:25pm	Print Post
	Nice rifle! When I first looked thought it had a horn trigger guard. But after a second look I’m seeing a shadow. Is it brass?

	Robert Warren
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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: My new rifle Reply #10 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 5:31pm	Print Post
	Iron mounted rifle. Still dust and grime on it. Stock is grungy. I been applying Old English Polish and Restore a Finish to get the wood looking better. Coming along.

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Fritz Oldtimer Offline Posts: 516 Location: Texas Joined: Jun 27^th, 2008	Re: My new rifle Reply #11 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 5:58pm	Print Post
	Real nice gun Joe---looks like would be great fun to shoot.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: My new rifle Reply #12 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 7:15pm	Print Post
	Thank you Fritz. You know these old heavy rifles usually had a scope mounted. I like shooting iron sights, so when I saw this rifle had to have it. Rare to find one with the original sights. Will be fun coming up with the best load and bullet. At this point I'm not really sure it's not a slug gun. False muzzle is turned for a patch so guess I better stick with picket rifle.

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25-20guy Participating Member Offline Posts: 13 Joined: Jan 19^th, 2016	Re: My new rifle Reply #13 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 10:59pm	Print Post
	Westerner,sure would appreciate some more photos of this fine old piece. Especially the lock and rear sight. Thanks,JIM


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11420 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: My new rifle Reply #14 - Jul 26^th, 2020 at 11:34pm	Print Post
	Back action lock. The shade on the rear sight may be made of brass.
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