I went to my Aunts House tonight for Christmas dinner on her request we haven't talked in many many years. But she asked me to be there a half hour early not knowing it was I showed up on time. Well I was sitting there and she came out with a old gun and gave it to me and informed me that it was my dads first gun that he learned how to shoot with. This is really special to me because I had no clue it even existed plus my dad has been gone now for close to 20years.
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oh wow that is really cool, its nice when you can pick up stuff like that
oh wow that is really cool, its nice when you can pick up stuff like that
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Very cool. Nothing better than hand downs. What is it? You know it never really happened unless you post picks.
Very cool. Nothing better than hand downs. What is it? You know it never really happened unless you post picks.
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Its a old winchester model 67a I will post some pics tomorrow I have to take a bunch I also just finished my 338lm so I have a ton of pics to post.
Its a old winchester model 67a I will post some pics tomorrow I have to take a bunch I also just finished my 338lm so I have a ton of pics to post.
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
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Nice, Gives a person a whole new appreciation on what they have!
Nice, Gives a person a whole new appreciation on what they have!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snowdin5000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its a old winchester model 67a</div></div>
That was also my father's first rifle, and I intend that the same rifle will be passed down to my son when it's the right time.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snowdin5000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its a old winchester model 67a</div></div>
That was also my father's first rifle, and I intend that the same rifle will be passed down to my son when it's the right time.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: E. Bryant</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snowdin5000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its a old winchester model 67a</div></div>
That was also my father's first rifle, and I intend that the same rifle will be passed down to my son when it's the right time. </div></div>
That was also my first rifle. I still have it. If it has been shot somewhere short of a million rounds like mine you may want to wear some good safety glasses (like you should any way) when you fire it. Mine has loosened to the point that it spits hot gas out the bolt. A friend told me that there are a few gunsmiths that specialize in these little rifles.
Caution. Mine will only chamber 22 shorts. The action isn't long enough to extract and eject the longer cases.
The summer before I started grade school ( 6 years old ) my Mom bought mine at the local hardware store. She paid $18 for it and 2 boxes of Winchester 22 shorts. Then we went to her parents home and later we all went to the trash dump and they started me down this road of rifle shooting.
Good luck. Remember all the good times. Later in life the memories are what keep you going.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: E. Bryant</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snowdin5000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its a old winchester model 67a</div></div>
That was also my father's first rifle, and I intend that the same rifle will be passed down to my son when it's the right time. </div></div>
That was also my first rifle. I still have it. If it has been shot somewhere short of a million rounds like mine you may want to wear some good safety glasses (like you should any way) when you fire it. Mine has loosened to the point that it spits hot gas out the bolt. A friend told me that there are a few gunsmiths that specialize in these little rifles.
Caution. Mine will only chamber 22 shorts. The action isn't long enough to extract and eject the longer cases.
The summer before I started grade school ( 6 years old ) my Mom bought mine at the local hardware store. She paid $18 for it and 2 boxes of Winchester 22 shorts. Then we went to her parents home and later we all went to the trash dump and they started me down this road of rifle shooting.
Good luck. Remember all the good times. Later in life the memories are what keep you going.
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Nice, makes me want to hang onto gramps shotgun.
Nice, makes me want to hang onto gramps shotgun.
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I will be sure to use caution this one says it takes 22lr on the side of the barrel. Without you saying anything I just might have been a jack wagon and loaded one and not though twice I will be sure to be careful and make sure they fit before I go out and use it.
I will be sure to use caution this one says it takes 22lr on the side of the barrel. Without you saying anything I just might have been a jack wagon and loaded one and not though twice I will be sure to be careful and make sure they fit before I go out and use it.
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This is my coolest Christmas present ever. My first kid. My son, Logan, born December 5th, 2012.
This is my coolest Christmas present ever. My first kid. My son, Logan, born December 5th, 2012.
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Jig that is one hell of a Christmas present!!! Congrats man!!
Jig that is one hell of a Christmas present!!! Congrats man!!
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Congratulations Jig Stick!
Good looking little fella there!
Congratulations Jig Stick!
Good looking little fella there!
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Jig,
Congratulations. Our youngest GRANDSON is Logan. He was born 06-DEC 9 years ago. He's a live wire. I wish I could capture his energy maybe in an inhaler. I would just like a puff just to help me finish what I have going.
Congratulations again. I hope you and he have a wonderful relationship together.
Jig,
Congratulations. Our youngest GRANDSON is Logan. He was born 06-DEC 9 years ago. He's a live wire. I wish I could capture his energy maybe in an inhaler. I would just like a puff just to help me finish what I have going.
Congratulations again. I hope you and he have a wonderful relationship together.
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Thanks guys! We couldnt be more happy. What a bundle of joy. Definitely the coolest experience of my life.
Thanks guys! We couldnt be more happy. What a bundle of joy. Definitely the coolest experience of my life.
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AWESOME!
Merry Christmas,
Keith
AWESOME!
Merry Christmas,
Keith
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My oldest got home the other day, he's getting a hug from his Lil' Sister.
It's feeling pretty cool right now.
My oldest got home the other day, he's getting a hug from his Lil' Sister.
It's feeling pretty cool right now.
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^^^ Now that is awesome! Awesome to get your son home! And more awesome that him and his sister have that strong of a relationship.
^^^ Now that is awesome! Awesome to get your son home! And more awesome that him and his sister have that strong of a relationship.
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Well despite this is a present-less year, and I'm grateful for that since Xmas is so commercialized - cool stories above!!
My g/f and I parted ways before I lost my job but we never really went away, still maintained, and we are still maintaining even better than before so I can say despite losing my job I have gained a lot (My time, life, girlfriend, Karate etc)..
So I count my blessings as well!
Congrats x 2 above!
Well despite this is a present-less year, and I'm grateful for that since Xmas is so commercialized - cool stories above!!
My g/f and I parted ways before I lost my job but we never really went away, still maintained, and we are still maintaining even better than before so I can say despite losing my job I have gained a lot (My time, life, girlfriend, Karate etc)..
So I count my blessings as well!
Congrats x 2 above!
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AL- let us know if you need anything.
AL- let us know if you need anything.
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Snowdin, that's a cool story. I am jealous as hell.
Jig and 997, you have us all beat! You are truly lucky people, especially when you consider the horrible things that are happening to other people around the world today as we write these words.
Prayers sent to friends in Syria who are there now trying to stop the carnage. Events there in general can be followed here:
http://alpha.syriadeeply.org/
Everyone have a Merry Christmas, and hug your kids, friends and pets for those who can't hug theirs.
Snowdin, that's a cool story. I am jealous as hell.
Jig and 997, you have us all beat! You are truly lucky people, especially when you consider the horrible things that are happening to other people around the world today as we write these words.
Prayers sent to friends in Syria who are there now trying to stop the carnage. Events there in general can be followed here:
http://alpha.syriadeeply.org/
Everyone have a Merry Christmas, and hug your kids, friends and pets for those who can't hug theirs.
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