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November 7, 2015
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I recently became the custodian of a very nice 1954 vintage Model 94 in 30WCF that once belonged to a mentor who likely planted the collector seed in my immature brain more than a few years ago. Something about it bothered me so I dug out a very similar carbine (made in 1960) for comparison. I put both rifles in the rack and had a good laugh when I got a good look at them. When I bought the later rifle several years back I decided to shoot it so I installed a modern Williams receiver sight to take advantage of its apparent accuracy. It seems James taught me well, I put together a near twin to the rifle he put together over 25 years ago.
Got another chuckle today, I noticed the fore end barrel band was on backwards on one of the twins. I was surprised James hadn’t noticed. Then I realized it was the younger sister (my 1960 carbine!) that was assembled incorrectly. Apparently the earlier kitchen table gunsmith wannabe bent the tiny screw so I had to do a bit of straightening. All better now. (Pic was taken before I noticed the screw.)
Mike
April 15, 2005
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OK… I am challenging everyone who looks at that picture to tell me what is wrong with it!!
Bert
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August 25, 2009
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Bert H. said
OK… I am challenging everyone who looks at that picture to tell me what is wrong with it!!Bert
Just saying…..I don’t have an ironing board in my gun room. 
Doug
April 15, 2005
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DEEREHART said
Bert H. said
OK… I am challenging everyone who looks at that picture to tell me what is wrong with it!!
Bert
Just saying…..I don’t have an ironing board in my gun room.
Doug
You win the Gold Star
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April 30, 2023
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It’s for steaming out dents of course!
November 7, 2015
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At least y’all didn’t have to see the other ugly old hog over the fireplace. My answer would have been the two empty slots in the rack. I like a well-pressed shirt and I’m too tight to pay someone to do it!
Mike
September 19, 2014
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Mike, don’t worry about it! I have an ironing board in the basement and an iron to go with it! And I know HOW to iron a shirt well–its that much of the time I do without doing such. Love permanent press and civilian life. Tim
