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Offline Silky921

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New (to me) 36 cal
« on: March 07, 2018, 01:53:23 AM »
Picked up a new to me rifle at the trade fair in Xenia last weekend. Made by David Parsley from Ohio, many moons ago.  Nice patina on a cherry stock. Has some love marks and isn't perfect, but neither am I.

Appears to be from the Lehigh school, but please tell me if I'm wrong. Going to a little camp this weekend to shoot with friends, which I'm really looking forward to.






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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2018, 06:18:15 AM »
Appears to be Bucks county to me.
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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2018, 12:36:17 AM »
Really nice squirrel rifle.
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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2018, 12:32:53 AM »
Was able to take it out for the first time last weekend. What an absolute blast. Felt like I shot all day and used barely any powder and lead.

All in all, pleased with it's performance.



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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2018, 04:35:33 PM »
Real nice squirrel rifle. I use to have a .36 caliber squirrel rifle but like a dummy I sold it about 20 years ago. I can still kick myself selling it. Now days I have two .32 caliber squirrel rifles.


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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2018, 04:38:21 PM »
The above picture is the .36 caliber squirrel rifle I sold. Dang I miss that rifle. :-[
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Offline Silky921

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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2018, 12:18:53 AM »
Have solace and hope that it's brought someone years of pleasure.

Boy these little calibers sure are fun though!
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Offline Martin S.

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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2018, 04:09:35 PM »
Which is preferred, a .36 or a .32...

I am thinking about it....
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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2018, 04:31:26 PM »
Quote from: Martin S. on March 15, 2018, 04:09:35 PM
Which is preferred, a .36 or a .32...

I am thinking about it....
32 caliber is my preferred choice.  Some like the 36 better.  Each to their own when it comes to small calibers.
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Offline Silky921

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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2018, 05:23:25 PM »
It was pretty cold when I was shooting, and it was tough fumbling with those small roundballs with numb hands or gloves on. I imagine it'd be tougher if they were even smaller.

But I think it comes down to personal preference in the end.
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Re: New (to me) 36 cal
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2018, 08:44:43 PM »
I've had more experience both shooting and hunting with the .32 caliber.  I currently have a pretty nice .32 flinter and a much enjoyed .36 flinter.  Interpreting the .32's likes and dislikes is still a work in progress; the previous .32 I hunted/shot was a solid performer and it liked ruining the day for any squirrel spotted.  Both it and my .36 are equally accurate; no doubt the current .32 flinter will join that club.
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