Anybody else get a Thanksgiving present? (gun porn inside)

[ellis4538]

Actually, something that old should be checked out first.  Send it to me and I will check it out for you.  Oh yes, send a case of the ammo you plan to shoot in it and I will make sure it will work.  No thanks necessary!  LOL

Like they said....SHOOT H..L OUT OF IT!


Richard

PS:  Yes, I did get something for Thanksgiving from someone whom shall remain nameless.....a Krispy Kreem Doughnut calander!  Thanks heaps!!!!!!! or blobs whatever.

[MikeBjerum]

I'm getting strongly out voted on my don't shoot side, even after I dismiss FQ and TAB, so I now say do what ever you want ... As long as you enjoy it!

[twyacht]

Run the numbers, see what you find out w/ Ruger, and if it's just a nice sweet, regular Ruger, well,.....you have to make sure it "still" works and functions properly,......

After a range trip, it will clean up just fine....

Congratulations! Now you'll be getting coal for Christmas,...

[alfsauve]

If you're not going to use it as a carry or SD gun, I'd just put it aside.  If it is a real "collectable" so much the better.   If not you've got a heirloom to pass on.  On the other hand, what the heck, enjoy it. 




To answer your question, I worked the gun auctions over the holiday's.  A 6" S&W 586 unfired, a 6.5"  S&W 624 and a 4" S&W 66.   Yes the wife was very agreeable.  I'll post porn as they come in.

[bafsu92]

I think Peg summed up my thoughts on it the best. I'm going to run the serial number and if there's nothing special about it I'll be shooting it. The reason my grandpa never shot it was due to his health. Not long after buying it he had some major vision issues along with a small stroke. While he continued to go to the range a few times a year into the mid 90's he mostly shot rifles or 22 pistols due to his issues. I know he wouldn't have any issues with me shooting it and probably just assumed I would. I've taken some of his other never fired guns to the range (he continued to buy the occasional "deal" when they came up even though he didn't intend to shoot them). He used to enjoy going to lunch with me and then to the range to watch me shoot after he had to give it up. I'm thinking the only reason this didn't get in there is that it was in the safe for so long it was pretty deep down and I had to get past a few series 70 1911's to find it. And Twyacht, he already told me to take another at Christmas so no coal, most likely one of those series 70's, the Delta Elite or maybe the 4" Python next.

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[bafsu92]

If you're not going to use it as a carry or SD gun, I'd just put it aside.  If it is a real "collectable" so much the better.   If not you've got a heirloom to pass on.  On the other hand, what the heck, enjoy it. 




To answer your question, I worked the gun auctions over the holiday's.  A 6" S&W 586 unfired, a 6.5"  S&W 624 and a 4" S&W 66.   Yes the wife was very agreeable.  I'll post porn as they come in.

Sounds like some good pickups. I had a wheelgun trifecta myself. Before I do shoot it though I think I'll be investing in some different grips, these are way to far on the small side for my gorilla paws. Here's the other two I picked up over the holidays, both model 19's.

[twyacht]

And Twyacht, he already told me to take another at Christmas so no coal, most likely one of those series 70's, the Delta Elite or maybe the 4" Python next

at this rate, you will be joined by kilopaparomeo, and billt, as well,........."hated"...(affectionately, of course)....

I hope to do the same with my son, and his future offspring. It's certainly a family tradition to pass down "stuff", a NIB almost 30 year old Ruger, makes it special.

[PegLeg45]

PS:  Yes, I did get something for Thanksgiving from someone whom shall remain nameless.....a Krispy Kreem Doughnut calander!  Thanks heaps!!!!!!! or blobs whatever.

 


bafsu,
I think it's a wonderful thing that you got to spend time at the range with him, even if he couldn't shoot due to health reasons, you knew he was there for you and you shared that time. Enjoy the guns.

[twyacht]

+1 Peg, My Grandfather passed down his Mauser, and an old Ward's Western Field bolt action .410 (actually a Mossberg),...and although he was not strong enough to shoot them anymore, our first/last trip to the range, with those guns, is one I'll never forget.

He told me my eyes would get as big as silver dollars after one shot with that Mauser. As he stood behind me, I fired it for the first time (at 16), and turned to his already smiling face, and my eyes were as big. He knew the rifle and shotgun would be in the family, and taken care of.

I told my 15 year old son the same thing, when he shot that Mauser for the first time, and sure enough, he had the same reaction, and I was already smiling. I hope to take that rifle to the range with my future Grandson, one day.

It's important, it's tradition, and our RIGHT, to own, enjoy, and eventually pass down our shooting treasures to our family.

Sorry for the sentimental rant, but family firearms strike a chord when handed down. As they should be.

[bafsu92]

I do have some great memories with him for sure. I remember him bringing out guns and teaching me about them starting when I was about 6. There are a few that I just can't bring myself to formally take possession of until he's gone. I remember the stories about the Luger and Beretta he brought back from WWII, both taken off of dead officers. For years the Luger was in a box that also contained a partially burnt nazi flag and a blood stained SS arm band. There are quite a few things along those lines he put up for me. Some day I plan to build a nice display case for all the war trophies but I'm in no hurry to get them.