gregintenn

Think about it this way: there are many deer anchored with bows each season. Which do you have more faith in? Your SKS, or a stick and string?

That's a helluva lot better excuse than the same old "it's for the children" cr@p our county mayor and commissioners keep heaving at us.

I thought active duty were exempt from the legal age garbage. When did that change?

So I suppose if we gun people aren't noticing many people CCing, and we're sort of looking for it, we're doing a pretty good job concealing, huh?

Make a good shot into the vitals with a decent exposed lead tipped bullet, and you'll have plenty of gun for deer and bear. I wouldn't worry about what others think. If they make fun of a guy with a loaded SKS, thay are morons to begin with. I've not yet killed a deer with my SKS, but I may put it on my to do list.

I try to look for telltale signs of conceal carry when out and about, if I think to, and I rarely ever see anyone carrying. I can remember two open carriers, and I'm not 100% sure I've ever seen a conceal carry. If I'm looking and can't spot them, I doubt many will notice mine. I guess I'm not cut out for detective work.

Not if it has extra holes.

If it is the one currently listed on GOC, it says it has been drilled and tapped for a scope. When bubba goes drilling into a valuable firearm, it ceases to be very valuable. As I said, condition is key.

Sorrry....I couldn't resist.

Condition is the determining factor. Let's assume they are both mint. I'd trade in a heartbeat were I you.

What do you need to know? I'd sure love to have one. One in good, original condition is pretty scarce and quite expensive.

Sir, I would recommend a good condition pre 64 Winchester model 94 or 64. If you don't mind a hammerless lever rifle, the 1899 Savage would be a good choice. It's also hard to beat an old 36 Marlin.

Here's a little info to digest on the Stevens "Favorite" series of rifles. Stevens actually made some VERY fine guns in that era. Yours looks pretty good in the pic. Thanks for posting. http://www.wisnersin...rite_rifles.htm ...and here's pretty much all there is to know about the Stevens tip up rifle. http://asoac.org/bulletins/86_kyser_stevens.pdf This looks like yours. http://www.nramuseum...boys-rifle.aspx

I can't see the difference in chamber wear due to using seel cased ammo than the steel to steel rubbing of slide to frame, etc. If you shoot a gun enough, you'll eventually wear it out I suppose, but I wouldn't be surprised of you shoot the barrel out before cases cause enough wear to the chamber to be of concern.

Man, I've been patient, but I want to see this rifle! Show us pictuers!!!!!

That'll work. Been a long time since I've seen it, but I believe the reciever is grooved for rings. That doesn't seem like it would work too well.

My father has a Belgian made Browning. It is a pretty little gun and a hoot to shoot. The way the barrel attaches, I can't imagine a scope on the receiver would hold zero real well, but you do seem them scoped, so what do I know?

They're beginning to stack up on ya, Rob! I'd like to shoot one of those 45-70s one day. That's a fine looking rifle.

Welcome to Tennessee and to TGO. Kentucky is a wonderful place. Tennessee ain't bad either.

It is an EG in 300 Savage, with a period Baush and Lomb Bal Var scope and mounts. It is one of my most accurate shooters. I need to update the photo, as I've added a Model 88 Winchester in 308, and a Model 39A Marlin 22 to the group.

I bough it from a guy on 24hourcampfire.com who was making and selling the pouches/flashlights as a combo deal. I cannot find his contact information at this time, and not sure if he still makes them. I want to think he lives in Clarksville? Sorry I'm not a lot of help. It is a pretty neat package.

Not sure how the trigger would get pulled while in a pocket holster. I am quite certain the gun can't be fired without the trigger being pulled, and it ain't a hair trigger. I carry mine loaded. If I need a gun suddenly, I want point and click. I certainly don't want the hassle of a safety, racking the slide, cocking a hammer, etc.

I'd go with the peep.

Good shooting! That is an immaculate looking rifle!!!

Wow! Would you feel comfortable being more specific? Government property or private?