Back when I got old enough to go hunting, my Grandpa loaned me his rifle. He actually killed a lot of deer and two bear with it. Next time you see me, we will sit down and I will tell you about some of his exciting hunts. That rifle was a Marlin and it was chambered in the 25-35 Winchester cartridge. The 25-35 and the 30-30 were the first two smokeless cartridges developed in the U.S. just for hunting. This rifle had a long, long octagon barrel and held shells in a long tube. I actually got to miss a deer with that rifle. (It is more fun missing them, that way you get to continue hunting and don't have to dress the animal.) Although I do love venison.
He only had a couple of shells in the box he gave me so I went to the gun store to purchase more. The guy said that would be eight dollars. That didn't sound too bad so I said to give me a box. He said he didn't have a full box and that the price was eight dollars per cartridge!! He did have 25-36 cartridges and according to the salesperson, the cartridges he had could be fired in either. He said the casing would stretch slightly to fit the chamber when it was fired so save the casings and then get them reloaded. I only fired it that one time, so didn't have enough empty cases to justify buying reloading dies. Anyway, I gave it back to my Grandpa and I have no idea where it is now. I bet it would be considered an antique now. It actually was back when I was teenager.
Sorry I am a little late posting this but I had a doctor's appointment this morning and didn't get it quite done in time to post before I had to leave the house. I have to fast starting tonight and go in for a blood test tomorrow morning. Mainly, I want to check to see if I need any extra Armor thyroid medication. I am only taking a 30 mg pill once a day. I may be a little late tomorrow, also. I will try to get in there early so I can come home and EAT!! I do not like to skip meals. Now, I hope most of you can stay away from doctors as long as possible and have a great day, you hear?
Sounds like a fine old rifle, but a bit expense to shoot. Of course, at the price of bullets these days. . .
ReplyDeleteHope you study for that blood test. It's the only way to pass.
I always feel better when not at the doctors. Just walking in the door can raise my BP 20 points.
They got a name for that Sixbears. White coat syndrome....or something like that. 20 points is just bout as accurate as ya can be. But it can be as much as 40 points when the nurse tell ya you don't look too good today.
DeleteYes it was a fine old rifle. I wonder where it is today?
DeleteBoy howdy, I sure do like old guns. Like you, I give away a old double barrow 12 gauge what was 50 year old....back in the mid 50's.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the blood test. The answers are in the back.
I got an old Damascas steel twist barrel 12 gauge that was my Dad's. It is an Ithica. Ever hear of them? Good old shotgun, I would not be afraid to shoot it now.
DeleteThe answers are in the back but you have to pay for them and wait a couple of days and then they will posted on the internet.
Pretty expensive ammunition I would say.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your tests tomorrow.
Thanks MsB, I already have been told I am dying by the blood specialist, but this one is to determine whether my low dosage of Armor Thyroid is sufficient or if I need more.
DeleteYeh, but when you do chow down after getting out of the doc's, it do taste good. Absense makes the gut grow stronger. Have they got any good greasy-spoon diners near by the blood sucker place? Course, that may send you back to the doc.
ReplyDeleteI don't like to skip meals either - if I miss a meal I lose a few pounds and it's difficult to put it back on. Hope your test results are good.
ReplyDeleteJimkabob, The opposite of not eating is getting fat. . . I have lost a few pounds but they really did need to away.
ReplyDeleteGypsy, I ain't going to study for them, so I will have to rely on my good looks to pass those tests. OH NO, if I rely on my good looks I will flunk.