Jeremy P said
It's definitely a top notch display, I was in awe looking at it in Cody. 
  

In case anyone's wondering Jim DeRossitt's evolution of Winchester display from the Volcanic to the Henry won his category, best overall and people's choice. We didn't have an award for best candy offering but he probably would have one that, too. Outstanding examples, even an iron framed Henry! Lots of good text and related materials. 

Jim even found the time to do some recruiting for WACA with materials at his display. His neighbor at the Cody Show and in Denton had a Rocket Ball display that I found particularly interesting but I seem to have misplaced his name. Just two out of about fifteen outstanding displays.

Mike

James W said
Sounds like a great show. Sorry that I missed it. But a little too far for me. 
  

Maybe another time. I think Cody is a bit too far for me but it's always an adventure and a good time. Where are you, James?

Mike

george@georgeamlott.com said

TXGunNut said
Lin Speed has been around quite a while, seems to be linseed oil with very efficient dryers. I'd like to see the pics too but I only do oil finish repairs on rare occasion and haven't tried this product yet. 
 
Mike 
  

I’m glad this topic came up.  Several years ago I was given a box of “gun stuff” from the wife of a man who had died back in the 1980s. In the box were a few things that I had never seen before… Linspeed being one of them.  I wondered if any of the stuff was still being made.  Maybe some may recognize this stuff.

I also have a drawer full of things like that i inherited.  I use it as necessary.  It’s all probably from the 80-90s too

Zebulon said

Chuck said
I have never heard of lin speed.  Is this similar to boiled linseed oil?  Boiled linseed oil has some dryers in it too. 
  

Chuck,  I think so. It's a brand of fast drying boiled linseed oil. Brownell's carried it for a half Century and may still. 
  

Sounds like it would dry in a day and a gunsmith could rub out the finish the next day instead of waiting a week like with lacquer or BOL.  

Never fully “remedied” the way to STOP the metal jar cap from “glueing” itself to the glass!

After pouring a TINY amount into a Dixie cup for use, I’d carefully wipe the threaded portion of both glass and top . . . .and sometimes the two would STILL glue themselves together! (Once I even reverted to coating the threads with GREASE!)

Also . . .I’d be sure to INVERT the jar for storage after the first usage! . . . Air in a “partial” jar was a no-no!

Nowadays, it’s BLO (many coats) for me!

Included was a J.C. Higgins model 583.10 stamped SEARS.ROBUCK AND CO. 2 3/4 CHAMBER 12 gage, bolt action. unable to find a serial number. My first bolt action shotgun

Wanted to let the form know the serial number for record keeping. I will be researching the model 12-12 gage so if you have any leads on where to look it would be appreciated.

All the best Dale

Chuck said
I have never heard of lin speed.  Is this similar to boiled linseed oil?  Boiled linseed oil has some dryers in it too. 
  

Chuck,  I think so. It's a brand of fast drying boiled linseed oil. Brownell's carried it for a half Century and may still. 

I’m not sure on the choke don’t have a snap or measurements of it but can get it later this week. 

thanks!

beth

Further, I will not tolerate nasty remarks from mean old Bert. 

TXGunNut said
Lin Speed has been around quite a while, seems to be linseed oil with very efficient dryers. I'd like to see the pics too but I only do oil finish repairs on rare occasion and haven't tried this product yet. 
 
Mike 
  

I’m glad this topic came up.  Several years ago I was given a box of “gun stuff” from the wife of a man who had died back in the 1980s. In the box were a few things that I had never seen before… Linspeed being one of them.  I wondered if any of the stuff was still being made.  Maybe some may recognize this stuff.