My little collection

Raider2000 · November 5, 2008, 08:23 PM

Hello all, today was Christmas for me because I recieved my Lyman Trade Rifle from Mid South & boy is it a bute, I can't wait to send some .495 ball down range this weekend through it.

Thought I'd share a picture of my small collection where it has pretty much made it's self at home.

Sorry my 1860 Army is over a buds house to get some range time in with it.

mike6975 · November 5, 2008, 08:29 PM

glad santa was good to you,i know you've been a good boy this year!

Respectfully,

mike

FL-Flinter · November 6, 2008, 08:12 AM

What's that blondie you have there?

Raider2000 · November 6, 2008, 10:33 AM

The blondie is my CVA Bobcat .50 cal.
I got tired of the junky plastic stock that was on it & fit a Traditions Deer Hunter kit stock on it & just used Linseed Oil on it to finish it.

Pahoo · November 6, 2008, 11:19 AM

Howdy Raider !!!
I've been eye-balling that Lyman trade rifle myself but I need another .50, like a hole in the head. I did buy the S.S. Deerstalker and pretty amazing how well it shoots, out of the box with peep site. How is the wood on the trade rifle and is the bore chromed? I like your display and looking forward to more pictures.
HA, HA

As A Vet. I also appreciate you "Flying the Colors"

Be Safe !!!

Raider2000 · November 6, 2008, 12:27 PM

Got to have Old Glory.

This Trade Rifle has some beautiful wood with a solid grain structure & coloring & I'll find out this weekend how she shoots.
No the bore does not look to have any Chrome in it but that's alright.

FL-Flinter · November 7, 2008, 07:47 PM

Raider,

Thanks, I was curious when I saw how light it was, not often you see them that bright - yes, I like a bright blond stock!

I'm not big on over-coloring any piece of wood, a little tint is fine but not changing it completely. These two are natural Red Bay, this first one is done with a satin tung oil finish (.54 x 1:66 w/ 15/16" straight octagon)

This one is done with traditional gloss varnish. (.54 x 1:66 w/ 15/16" tapered octagon bbl)

Smokin_Gun · November 8, 2008, 03:56 AM

Raider2000 you sure put the Voodoo on that Target with yer Trade Rifle.

SG

November 5, 2008, 08:23 PM	#1
Raider2000 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 719	My little collection Hello all, today was Christmas for me because I recieved my Lyman Trade Rifle from Mid South & boy is it a bute, I can't wait to send some .495 ball down range this weekend through it. Thought I'd share a picture of my small collection where it has pretty much made it's self at home. Sorry my 1860 Army is over a buds house to get some range time in with it.

November 5, 2008, 08:29 PM	#2
mike6975 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Posts: 104	merry christmas! glad santa was good to you,i know you've been a good boy this year! Respectfully, mike

November 6, 2008, 08:12 AM	#3
FL-Flinter Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 207	What's that blondie you have there? __________________ "Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything." Harry S. Truman [email protected]

November 7, 2008, 07:47 PM	#7
FL-Flinter Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 207	Raider, Thanks, I was curious when I saw how light it was, not often you see them that bright - yes, I like a bright blond stock! I'm not big on over-coloring any piece of wood, a little tint is fine but not changing it completely. These two are natural Red Bay, this first one is done with a satin tung oil finish (.54 x 1:66 w/ 15/16" straight octagon) This one is done with traditional gloss varnish. (.54 x 1:66 w/ 15/16" tapered octagon bbl) __________________ "Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything." Harry S. Truman [email protected]

November 8, 2008, 03:56 AM	#8
Smokin_Gun Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 1,195	Raider2000 you sure put the Voodoo on that Target with yer Trade Rifle. SG __________________ "I Smoke Black Powder" "Favor an 1858 Remington" SGT. Smokin' Gun, Mosby's Rangers 43rd Virginia Cavalry C.S.A. SASS# 19634, ... Admin:http://blackpowdersmoke.com/oldcoots/index.php

November 6, 2008, 10:33 AM	#4
Raider2000 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 719	The blondie is my CVA Bobcat .50 cal. I got tired of the junky plastic stock that was on it & fit a Traditions Deer Hunter kit stock on it & just used Linseed Oil on it to finish it.

November 6, 2008, 11:19 AM	#5
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Howdy Raider !!! I've been eye-balling that Lyman trade rifle myself but I need another .50, like a hole in the head. I did buy the S.S. Deerstalker and pretty amazing how well it shoots, out of the box with peep site. How is the wood on the trade rifle and is the bore chromed? I like your display and looking forward to more pictures. HA, HA As A Vet. I also appreciate you "Flying the Colors" Be Safe !!!

November 6, 2008, 12:27 PM	#6
Raider2000 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 719	Got to have Old Glory. This Trade Rifle has some beautiful wood with a solid grain structure & coloring & I'll find out this weekend how she shoots. No the bore does not look to have any Chrome in it but that's alright.

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