The CZickness XXX: As in life, the twenties are just a blur...

[KJQ6945]

My only knowledge about the 1894 was that it was in most of the episodes of Longmire and looked nice. Now I know more thanks to Leadeye.

The curator of the museum always has the answers.

 

[Leadeye]

My only knowledge about the 1894 was that it was in most of the episodes of Longmire and looked nice. Now I know more thanks to Leadeye.

I do have a 1894 with some movie connection, this one was made in 1897 and belonged to ET. He must have left it here during one of his visits.

 

[KJQ6945]

I do have a 1894 with some movie connection, this one was made in 1897 and belonged to ET. He must have left it here during one of his visits.

What kind of history have you traced on that one?

 

[Leadeye]

What kind of history have you traced on that one?

Not much, he doesn't return calls, just phones home.

 

[KJQ6945]

Not much, he doesn't return calls, just phones home.

 

[mcapo]

Not much, he doesn't return calls, just phones home.

 

[KJQ6945]

The 1894 wasn't chambered in 32-20 so you were either looking at a 1892 or 1873. Nothing wrong with 32-20 other than being a bit small and ammo will be harder to find. The 32 WS you can buy from a few different line ammo compaines like Hornady or Federal.

I went back and looked it’s a ‘94 in 32-40, from 1901.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/849550737

 

[mcapo]

I went back and looked it’s a ‘94 in 32-40, from 1901.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/849550737

I am watching this conversation between you two with interest.



Not that I don't pay attention to when you talk about midget strippers - just saying I can follow other interests too...

 

[mcapo]

I went back and looked it’s a ‘94 in 32-40, from 1901.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/849550737

The patina on the metal is awesome!!

 

[Leadeye]

That's a nice 32-40 and should sell at $900 or better. The unanswered question about that rifle is if it was rechambered, a common issue with 32-40 rifles as ammunition production ceased in the 30s. In 32-40 it's worth much more, and as the seller has it listed "AS IS" I would insist on them verifying this before purchase.

Noting that in over 50 pictures there isn't one of the top of the barrel where the address would be leads me to believe the rifle has been rebarreled.

 

[SarahG]

I feel much better after a little nap!

Leadeye, if I ever decide to buy anything old and interesting I’ll be sure to ask you about it.

 

[churchmouse]

Well this one is going to be a serious project.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Well this one is going to be a serious project.

So just what are you starting with?

 

[jagee]

Well this one is going to be a serious project.

Sorry...

 

[88E30M50]

Well after the initial shock I'd think it might be kinda cool.

He sent me a sound clip and it was very cool. Sounds like a slow .50 with a fast Mg42 occasionally

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[T-DOGG]

As promised, here are today's test results with the Noveske. I zeroed the rifle at 50 yards with Federal XM193 before testing accuracy at 100 yards. All shots were fired from a bench, with front and rear bags, using my Vortex PST 2.5-10x32 scope. I used 4 different brands of ammo. 2 groups of 5 rounds each un-suppressed and 2 groups of 5 rounds each suppressed for each brand. I wanted to see if there was an accuracy difference with the suppressor on and how much the POI would change.

Best groups:
0.88" - Magtech 77gr OTM (Black Hills MK262 clone ammo)
0.89" - Hornady Frontier Match 62gr BTHP ($7 per box at my LGS !!)
0.92" - Magtech 77gr OTM
1.06" - Hornady Frontier Match 62gr BTHP
1.17" - Magtech 77gr OTM
1.24" - Wolf Gold 55gr FMJ (calm down, it's brass cased ammo )

*Fun side note. You'll see in the picture my first shot suppressed with the Hornady 62gr ammo went a little south, I then proceeded to shoot the next 4 shots into a 0.68" group. I blame squirrels, they were chattering pretty hard in the woods nearby.

 

[88E30M50]

Finished up on the rifle range, wind is picking up and cutting through me a bit. Taking a break in the car to warm up for a bit before I move to pistols.

The Noveske did not disappoint. It shot very very well. Multiple sub moa groups and I have to say it's probably one of the nicest, if not the nicest rifle I've owned so far. I will have pictures up later of the targets after I get home and get the calipers out and measure the groups. Great day so far!!

Congrats on finding that one. It's nice to see quality hardware finding a home with someone that knows what they have and can run it well.

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[SarahG]

As promised, here are today's test results with the Noveske. I zeroed the rifle at 50 yards with Federal XM193 before testing accuracy at 100 yards. All shots were fired from a bench, with front and rear bags, using my Vortex PST 2.5-10x32 scope. I used 4 different brands of ammo. 2 groups of 5 rounds each un-suppressed and 2 groups of 5 rounds each suppressed for each brand. I wanted to see if there was an accuracy difference with the suppressor on and how much the POI would change.

Best groups:
0.88" - Magtech 77gr OTM (Black Hills MK262 clone ammo)
0.89" - Hornady Frontier Match 62gr BTHP ($7 per box at my LGS !!)
0.92" - Magtech 77gr OTM
1.06" - Hornady Frontier Match 62gr BTHP
1.17" - Magtech 77gr OTM
1.24" - Wolf Gold 55gr FMJ (calm down, it's brass cased ammo )

*Fun side note. You'll see in the picture my first shot suppressed with the Hornady 62gr ammo went a little south, I then proceeded to shoot the next 4 shots into a 0.68" group. I blame squirrels, they were chattering pretty hard in the woods nearby.

Very cool, TD! I’m glad it did everything you wanted.

 

[KJQ6945]

Well done Carlos!

 

[ChrisK]

Great shooting Travis! My Noveske and my Mk12 are my two favorite rifles...