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Post by kings6 on May 30, 2019 19:16:57 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on May 30, 2019 21:34:29 GMT -5
Yours now Robb? Ebony and stainless are a great match. Unique barrel and sight for a TLA.
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Post by kings6 on May 30, 2019 21:41:24 GMT -5
It is here now sir!
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Post by Ken O'Neill on May 31, 2019 5:54:33 GMT -5
I'm surprised Rey sold that gun.
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Post by kings6 on May 31, 2019 7:09:22 GMT -5
I wonder how it went from south Texas to eastern Washington before it landed here in Oregon. Definitely won’t be getting the engraving removed on this one. I need to learn more about the gentleman.
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Post by potatojudge on May 31, 2019 8:56:31 GMT -5
That's not Fermin's brother?
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Post by 45MAN on Jun 2, 2019 16:14:48 GMT -5
REY GARZA IS NOT FERMIN'S BROTHER NOR RELATIVE. "GARZA" IS A VERY COMMON NAME IN SOUTH TEXAS. I BELIEVE THAT MAY BE THE ONLY BANDED BARREL, AND ONLY STAINLESS STEEL, No. 5 BILL GROVER EVER BUILT. HE DID BUILD AT LEAST 2 OTHER 5 SHOT No. 5's, BOTH BLUE, AND BOTH 45 COLT, FOR REY GARZA'S DECEASED COUSIN JOE GUERRA.
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Post by kings6 on Jun 2, 2019 16:28:11 GMT -5
I think this one topped off my TLA collecting to say the least. I’m curious where the two other 5 shot 45 Colt guns ended up. In honor of the original owner, the engraving with his name will be left on the gun. It is truly an example of me not “owning” the gun but simply being its current caretaker.
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Post by jfs on Jun 2, 2019 19:29:25 GMT -5
Rey, The Safari Special is a beauty.... Wish I had thought to order the barrel band on my #5...
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Post by KRal on Jun 4, 2019 4:05:26 GMT -5
Rey, Did you ever use that gun in Africa? I’m curious as to how many TLA’s have taken game in Africa. I’ve read that JT and Bill had planned a safari together but never came to fruition.
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Post by kings6 on Jul 27, 2019 20:47:24 GMT -5
It is funny how every time I travel to help one of the kids move I seem to find homeless TLA #5 guns! I’m down here in Las Vegas helping my daughter and her husband get settled and I found a guy who wanted to sell a TLA he had which he knew nothing about. It turns out it is a 45 Colt with a Turnbull colored case and oddly enough, a barrel band just like the one on the stainless 5 shot 45 I recently came into. Pictures to follow when I get back to OR. These “dad, can you come help us” trips are getting expensive!
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Post by bushog on Jul 27, 2019 21:41:08 GMT -5
Maybe I should have kids.....
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Post by kings6 on Jul 27, 2019 22:02:54 GMT -5
Maybe I should have kids..... Don’t think the world is ready for a litter of Bushpiglets! |
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Post by bushog on Jul 27, 2019 22:04:43 GMT -5
I know I'm not!
Pretty sure I can come out cheaper buying the TLAs from you.....
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Post by kings6 on Jul 27, 2019 22:36:37 GMT -5
You are probably right! I always say parenting is a wonderful life long sentence!
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