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Post by Robster on Jun 3, 2009 12:32:18 GMT -5
nobearsyet,
I have no sixgun stories, but I do have a shotgun story, does that count???
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 3, 2009 12:42:07 GMT -5
Sure, I'll post a new thread so I don't hijack this one
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Post by Robster on Jun 3, 2009 12:46:52 GMT -5
Good idea.
I think that .38 special has a great story to go with it. I am happy to hear that it will have another generation after you to pass it down to as well. Something for the kids to remember their grandfather by through your stories and the .38
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Post by Mountaineer on Jun 3, 2009 13:37:33 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that story Cucuy. It's personal stories like that that make my forum reading all the more enjoyable.
I hope to pass along my sixguns to my son and my grandchildren some day, perhaps soon. I hope all those inanimate pieces of steel and wood inspire the memories of me that that old .38 does for you. May God bless you.
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Post by geomonkey on Jun 3, 2009 17:00:10 GMT -5
I think it's a great story of family bonding. Being in South Texas, I'm surprised you don't have friends who understand fine six-shooters and family values. Enjoy  |
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Post by jwhardin on Jun 3, 2009 17:19:24 GMT -5
Cucuy, thanks for the story, really enjoyed it. JWH
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Post by Bowenbuilt on Jun 3, 2009 21:06:03 GMT -5
My Dad passed away when I was 17, he was only 38 years old. After 3 years of battling cancer without insurance all he had left for me was his gun. I am right there with you my friend. Thanks for sharing your story, it touched me deeply.
BB
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Post by twobiscuit on Jun 3, 2009 21:24:19 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that with us. We can all appreciate a few words like that now and then
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Cucuy
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Post by Cucuy on Jun 4, 2009 7:30:36 GMT -5
Thank you all for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I was surprised (actually, not really) of the similar experiences that we've shared, even though I'm sure that we're all quite different. The common thread is firearms bringing a family closer. But wait a minute, aren't firearms bad...?
Maxcactus - What would my Dad want me to do with it? Remember that he was a collector. He would want me to never shoot it and oil it lightly with a diaper once per year. Sell only when it reached $30K in value or give it to my son right before I die. The best compromise is the annual shoot, but I know that eventually it will end up in the shooting rotation. He gave me way too many never fired pieces. I break into a sweat every time I pass the safe! I've already defiled some and I fear for the safety of the others...
Geomonkey - We've got the family thing going on down here, but my 'migos like the plastic stuff.
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Post by tew3006 on Jun 4, 2009 16:10:12 GMT -5
That put the special in the 38!
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Post by rep1954 on Jun 4, 2009 16:22:17 GMT -5
Nice piece of family history to have around. I would get that out and wipe it down with an oily cloth every night if it were mine.
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 4, 2009 16:57:21 GMT -5
Or at least once a week, I've found can actually discolor bluing if put on in a big enough quantity
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Post by adp3 on Jun 5, 2009 10:21:16 GMT -5
The .38 Special SAA's are little known gems. When the cowboy shooters created enough demand to get them back in production I latched on to several. They get more use than any of my other handguns. They are cheap to shoot and mine are among the most accurate Colts that I've owned. Recoil is almost non-existent and mine shoot POA at 15 yds with 158 Cast Bullets and several powders. I know that you'll always treasure yours because of its association with your dad. Mine left me a S&W #60 and a Remington #341. They get to the range every Christmas season for a bit of nostalgia and reflection.
Best Regards,
ADP3
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