San Joaquin Shootist

Is this legal in Wild Bunch?

 

 

Found one

In addition to condition, it depends on how it's advertized. I bought a 1959 model on Gunbroker in December for $116, because the buyer bragged up all the bad things about it, and none of the good things.

He mentioned things like -

Scattered light rust end to end

Mag tube torn (never did find that one, other than one of the end cap screw holes was cracked to the end of the tube)

Mag tube held on with wire (it was installed 180º off)

Blue paint speckles on butt stock (hardly noticeable, and cleaned right off)

Bulge in barrel (I was going to cut it anyway - ended up about 23")

 

The mag tube was also gouged and dented in a few places, perhaps due to trying to turn the tube with channel locks or a pipe wrench or somesuch. I turned out a plug on the ol' Jet lathe, tapped it into the tube, and tapped the dents out with a 2 oz hammer.

 

My other one is a 1937 model and has much better cosmetics. Other than having "Riverside police" (Austin, TX) electric penciled on one side of the receiver, it's in VG+ condition. I paid $275 for that one.

 

Good info, thanks TFJ!

Thanks for the info. I will take my time on the search. After looking at Gun Broker I now have an interest in pursuing a COE and FFL03.

 

I appreciate it!

SJS

What is a fair price for a Model 12? I'm looking at a well used hunting shot gun.

Thanks

Thanks GJ!

Howdy,

 

Are there any Wild Bunch stage designs available online?

 

Thanks in advance,

SJS

Thanks for all the info. Looking for a 73 in .45 Colt that is match ready. SJS

I'm looking for a lever action rifle for Wild Bunch. But now realize there are several questions I'm not really sure about.

 

Having shot only once in a local match using my 73 .357 in "Mild Bunch/Open" class my experience is limited. But I enjoyed it. Shooting a 1911 and a stoked scattergun along with the lever gun on cowboy targets was fun.

 

My thinking is a 73 close to my Codymatic is going to be the best choice for me. Are there any considerations I am over looking unique to Wild Bunch? Could any of you share what thoughts went into choosing your Wild Bunch lever guns? There is a Marlin JM Cowboy .45 Colt locally at a good price?

 

Another question is what cartridge I should be looking at? I load on a 25 year old Dillon 1050 that has fed my pistol shooting hobby. Currently I load .45 ACP, .38 Special and 9mm. Is .45 Colt the only choice as it can share some bullets with the ACP? There is a 44-40 locally at a good price?

 

Thanks in advance for your input. I just wanted some insight into others thoughts and experience on these subjects before I buy.

 

Muchas Gracias Amigos,

SJS

 

 

Howdy,

 

I'm looking for a recommendation for a 6 round mag kit for my 1897 take down?

 

Thanks in advance

I'm wanting a new holster for my 1911's and just wondering if I could multi-task that holster for Wild Bunch if I wanted in the future. I might want to play WB but don't want to buy all special gear right now.

Is a leather carry type holster OK to use along with a belt that goes thru belt loops?

 

Like this--> http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/concealment/texas-strong-side-75

 

Thanks in advance,

Keith