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Online The Miner '49er

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New toy arrived today
« on: May 06, 2024, 01:50:25 PM »
I lucked into this on another ML forum. 1980s vintage Ethan Allen .36 cal sxs sold by Hoppe's - yep, that Hoppe's. As soon as the monsoons decide to stop attacking I'm going to blast my way out of a paper bag.  :laffing
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Re: New toy arrived today
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2024, 01:59:01 PM »
Damn I just ordered some BP cleaner/lube from hoppes.
 I didn't see and sxs. :luff:
 Nice piece, outta be fun. Congrats
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Re: New toy arrived today
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2024, 03:04:01 PM »
That is gonna be fun to play with!

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Re: New toy arrived today
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2024, 04:50:29 PM »
Damn I just ordered some BP cleaner/lube from hoppes.
 I didn't see and sxs. :luff:
 Nice piece, outta be fun. Congrats
Kevin

Yep, Hoppe's put this out back in the 70's, along with the New Orleans Ace and a pepperbox.  I think the pepperbox was also a .36 and the Ace was a .40 something.   Maybe a .44?  I had one for a while but found it really difficult to shoot.  To aim, one had to hold it at about a 45 degree angle and hope for the best.  Really a belly gun if there ever was one.
Not a target pistol at all.
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Re: New toy arrived today
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2024, 05:39:59 PM »


"Not a target pistol at all."        NOW you tell me! I was going to use one of those barrels next time out to be the first guy to achieve my Morgan's challenge with a handgun.
 :luff:
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Re: New toy arrived today
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2024, 12:58:26 PM »
NICE!  The pepperbox and ace went through several hands, the last being Deer Creek.  They bought out Classic Arms and had the kits available for years; it looks like they only have parts left: https://www.deercreekproducts.net/store/c1/Featured.html

You could build a pepperbox from their parts if you make the grip yourself.  Go to their schematics-manuals--information page and download the schematic to see what you need to order.  You might even be able to get the manual/building instructions if you give them a call.

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