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July 12, 2026
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Hello, all! Been lurking here a couple weeks. Just sharing pics of my newly acquired Spruce Gun. Yes, I have been in contact with Bert via email.
Love to deer hunt so I have a few hunting rifles… also some defense stuff. This is my first collectible rifle. Maybe on a very nice DRY day I can still take a deer with it. 
Cheers.
April 15, 2005
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TJ_Mayes said
Hello, all! Been lurking here a couple weeks. Just sharing pics of my newly acquired Spruce Gun. Yes, I have been in contact with Bert via email.
Love to deer hunt so I have a few hunting rifles… also some defense stuff. This is my first collectible rifle. Maybe on a very nice DRY day I can still take a deer with it.
Cheers.
Spruce Guns were made to drag through the dense wet brush of the coastal mountains of Oregon and Washington (where the blacktail deer thrive).
I do recommend finding the correct Link Pin stop screw.
Bert
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July 12, 2026
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Bert H. said
TJ_Mayes said
Hello, all! Been lurking here a couple weeks. Just sharing pics of my newly acquired Spruce Gun. Yes, I have been in contact with Bert via email.
Love to deer hunt so I have a few hunting rifles… also some defense stuff. This is my first collectible rifle. Maybe on a very nice DRY day I can still take a deer with it.
Cheers.
Spruce Guns were made to drag through the dense wet brush of the coastal mountains of Oregon and Washington (where the blacktail deer thrive).
I do recommend finding the correct Link Pin stop screw.Bert
Thanks again, Bert! I’ll be on the lookout for a proper replacement.
April 15, 2005
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TJ_Mayes said
Bert H. said
TJ_Mayes said
Hello, all! Been lurking here a couple weeks. Just sharing pics of my newly acquired Spruce Gun. Yes, I have been in contact with Bert via email.
Love to deer hunt so I have a few hunting rifles… also some defense stuff. This is my first collectible rifle. Maybe on a very nice DRY day I can still take a deer with it.
Cheers.
Spruce Guns were made to drag through the dense wet brush of the coastal mountains of Oregon and Washington (where the blacktail deer thrive).
I do recommend finding the correct Link Pin stop screw.
Bert
Thanks again, Bert! I’ll be on the lookout for a proper replacement.
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Bert
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November 7, 2015
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Welcome, TJ! I understand the lurking, this site is an incredible site to explore when you find it. Nice score on the Spruce Gun.
Mike
August 25, 2009
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TJ
Nice spruce gun!! Better than many, I would wipe it down with your oil of choice and hunt the heck out of it.
The JC17 just adds to the package.
Doug
July 12, 2026
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Well, I took it out and put a few rounds through it. It shoots super high… about 12” high at 50 yards and couldn’t really tell much difference at 100 yards. 150 grain. Maybe that’s why the gun is so pretty 
j/k… wondering if I should just leave it alone and enjoy it as a safe queen OR put a taller front blade on it.
January 8, 2025
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I’m sure some educated shootist will come along to help you.
The rear sight on your carbine looks like the same as my 1895 carbine.
mine was re barreled and the front sight was braised by a well intentioned gentleman I’m sure.
to help, I need to know your ammo, and the sight picture your taking.
Shooting the old Winchesters is a joy. Shooting to point of aim can take some work, if needed, if your rifle is original, I doubt the rifle is problem.
April 15, 2005
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TJ_Mayes said
Well, I took it out and put a few rounds through it. It shoots super high… about 12” high at 50 yards and couldn’t really tell much difference at 100 yards. 150 grain. Maybe that’s why the gun is so pretty
j/k… wondering if I should just leave it alone and enjoy it as a safe queen OR put a taller front blade on it.
The sights were regulated for 170-grain factory ammo. Modern 150-grain ammo will shoot high. Swap out the front pinned blade with a taller blade piece.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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