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What gun is "Priceless" to you?
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Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
This may sound lame but for me it's my GAP rifle built from a 700P. When I sent it off I was just planning on some action work and bottom metal. While it was at GAP my wife let me slowly add a litte more then a little more and before I knew it I had a full build. For someone like me that type of rifle is a once in a lifetime purchase. That was almost 2 years ago and the funny part is I'm still saving up for the scope. It's never been shot! I have one kid starting college and 3 more after that so it got put on hold until who knows when.
This may sound lame but for me it's my GAP rifle built from a 700P. When I sent it off I was just planning on some action work and bottom metal. While it was at GAP my wife let me slowly add a litte more then a little more and before I knew it I had a full build. For someone like me that type of rifle is a once in a lifetime purchase. That was almost 2 years ago and the funny part is I'm still saving up for the scope. It's never been shot! I have one kid starting college and 3 more after that so it got put on hold until who knows when.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: armorpl8chikn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">English Wins!!!
That is very very nice! </div></div>
Yep! That's what a gun should look like!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: armorpl8chikn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">English Wins!!!
That is very very nice! </div></div>
Yep! That's what a gun should look like!
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
I still have all the weapons my dad gave me ( were only three of them)but the one that I deem priceless would be the Benjamin Sheridan in .22 that my dad gave me when I was 12 yrs old. I in turn gave that same pellet gun to my son a few years ago when he turned 12. I shoot it almost weekly even today and have never done anything to it.
Its is hard for me to part from any one weapon. I sold a shotgun a long time ago and still kick myself for doing it.
I still have all the weapons my dad gave me ( were only three of them)but the one that I deem priceless would be the Benjamin Sheridan in .22 that my dad gave me when I was 12 yrs old. I in turn gave that same pellet gun to my son a few years ago when he turned 12. I shoot it almost weekly even today and have never done anything to it.
Its is hard for me to part from any one weapon. I sold a shotgun a long time ago and still kick myself for doing it.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: English</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Owned lots of different firearms over the years. Pretty much settled noe but the last one I'd part with is my Axtell 'English' Sharps.
The fit and feeling of wood and the fact that it shoots makes it a pleasure to use on the range;
Terry aka 'English'
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That is simply the most beautiful thing I have seen in months... Could you please post up some more pictures of it if you would?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helidriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This may sound lame but for me it's my GAP rifle built from a 700P. When I sent it off I was just planning on some action work and bottom metal. While it was at GAP my wife let me slowly add a litte more then a little more and before I knew it I had a full build. For someone like me that type of rifle is a once in a lifetime purchase. That was almost 2 years ago and the funny part is I'm still saving up for the scope. It's never been shot! I have one kid starting college and 3 more after that so it got put on hold until who knows when.</div></div>
There's not a single thing wrong with that! Not even the slightest bit lame at all! Hell if I had something like that I'd cherish it too!
Range report when she gets finished
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RebelYell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I still have all the weapons my dad gave me ( were only three of them)but the one that I deem priceless would be the Benjamin Sheridan in .22 that my dad gave me when I was 12 yrs old. I in turn gave that same pellet gun to my son a few years ago when he turned 12. I shoot it almost weekly even today and have never done anything to it.
Its is hard for me to part from any one weapon. I sold a shotgun a long time ago and still kick myself for doing it. </div></div>
That's pretty damn awsome as well, sounds like an heirloom to me
And I totally understand the shotgun thing, It's just so hard to part with something so intimate.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: English</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Owned lots of different firearms over the years. Pretty much settled noe but the last one I'd part with is my Axtell 'English' Sharps.
The fit and feeling of wood and the fact that it shoots makes it a pleasure to use on the range;
Terry aka 'English'
That is simply the most beautiful thing I have seen in months... Could you please post up some more pictures of it if you would?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helidriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This may sound lame but for me it's my GAP rifle built from a 700P. When I sent it off I was just planning on some action work and bottom metal. While it was at GAP my wife let me slowly add a litte more then a little more and before I knew it I had a full build. For someone like me that type of rifle is a once in a lifetime purchase. That was almost 2 years ago and the funny part is I'm still saving up for the scope. It's never been shot! I have one kid starting college and 3 more after that so it got put on hold until who knows when.</div></div>
There's not a single thing wrong with that! Not even the slightest bit lame at all! Hell if I had something like that I'd cherish it too!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RebelYell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I still have all the weapons my dad gave me ( were only three of them)but the one that I deem priceless would be the Benjamin Sheridan in .22 that my dad gave me when I was 12 yrs old. I in turn gave that same pellet gun to my son a few years ago when he turned 12. I shoot it almost weekly even today and have never done anything to it.
Its is hard for me to part from any one weapon. I sold a shotgun a long time ago and still kick myself for doing it. </div></div>
That's pretty damn awsome as well, sounds like an heirloom to me
And I totally understand the shotgun thing, It's just so hard to part with something so intimate.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
Terror,
Thank you for the comments and as requested a couple more snaps:
And here's a link to an album so as not to polute this thread too much for those interested in this sort of rifle:
http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/thibben/Axtel%20Sharps%2077/
Stay safe.
Brgs Terry
Terror,
Thank you for the comments and as requested a couple more snaps:
And here's a link to an album so as not to polute this thread too much for those interested in this sort of rifle:
http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/thibben/Axtel%20Sharps%2077/
Stay safe.
Brgs Terry
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
That is an astonishing piece of art, thank you for sharing it.
-Dylan
That is an astonishing piece of art, thank you for sharing it.
-Dylan
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
Iver Johnson owls head revolver. ITs been in my family for 4-5 generations since it was new in the 1910-20's. It resided in my family's grocery store through the depression all the way up until Safeway ran them out of business in the 60's in Pueblo CO. Sat in my grandpas dresser for 40 years after and on to me after his passing.
6.5 Creedmoor. My first(and only) custom rifle.
These are the 2 that i wont part with willingly.
Iver Johnson owls head revolver. ITs been in my family for 4-5 generations since it was new in the 1910-20's. It resided in my family's grocery store through the depression all the way up until Safeway ran them out of business in the 60's in Pueblo CO. Sat in my grandpas dresser for 40 years after and on to me after his passing.
6.5 Creedmoor. My first(and only) custom rifle.
These are the 2 that i wont part with willingly.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
OK English, WHat caliber?
Was thinking initially 45-70 but not so sure as the case is maybe too long. 45-90?
always liked those tang sights...all in all a fantastic looking rifle.
OK English, WHat caliber?
Was thinking initially 45-70 but not so sure as the case is maybe too long. 45-90?
always liked those tang sights...all in all a fantastic looking rifle.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
D-tros
The lowley 45-70, 510g bullet running 1150 fps. I'm only going to 600 yards so that's enough. If I was still doing the '1000 yard' thing then 45-90 or 100 would be my choise with a bit heavier bullet at 1250+ fps.
Thank you re. the rifle compliment. The tangs been upgraded from the original to a Kelly as I like the Soule type of windage.
Brgds Terry
D-tros
The lowley 45-70, 510g bullet running 1150 fps. I'm only going to 600 yards so that's enough. If I was still doing the '1000 yard' thing then 45-90 or 100 would be my choise with a bit heavier bullet at 1250+ fps.
Thank you re. the rifle compliment. The tangs been upgraded from the original to a Kelly as I like the Soule type of windage.
Brgds Terry
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
What gun is priceless?... the one that arrives in the Dip. pouch a few days before you get there.
Colt civilian model 1911 circa 1913 - traded for it.
Frame blasted and 24K gold-plated by a friend - free.
Milt Sparks Summer Special made for me by Milt himself in 1981 - $32.
Having a 1911, good sights and a good trigger, on the day you happen to need it - Priceless!
What gun is priceless?... the one that arrives in the Dip. pouch a few days before you get there.
Colt civilian model 1911 circa 1913 - traded for it.
Frame blasted and 24K gold-plated by a friend - free.
Milt Sparks Summer Special made for me by Milt himself in 1981 - $32.
Having a 1911, good sights and a good trigger, on the day you happen to need it - Priceless!
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
What gun is "Priceless" to you?
The one I made for my son 11 years ago. And as a side note, he won all the kids matches at Rendezvous with it, the first year he had it.
[.45 muzzle loading caplock rifle]
What gun is "Priceless" to you?
The one I made for my son 11 years ago. And as a side note, he won all the kids matches at Rendezvous with it, the first year he had it.
[.45 muzzle loading caplock rifle]
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
My 1957 Colt National Match with a very low serial number and box paper work.
My 1957 Colt National Match with a very low serial number and box paper work.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
My Dads Colt 1911 Mk4 Series 70. He gave it to me a few days before he died. It was his daily carry piece and he shot it regular.
He was a WW2 vet and a die hard 1911 guy. He owned many different ones over the years. As far back as I can remember, he owned and carried a 1911. He told me many times this Mk4 was his favorite 1911. He bought it new and I remember how excited he was when he got it.
Many years after he gave it to me, I met a 1911 collector. I showed it to him and he told me it is a pre-production Series 70 based on the serial #.
I am going to give it to my son and I hope he continues to hand it down through the family line.
My Dads Colt 1911 Mk4 Series 70. He gave it to me a few days before he died. It was his daily carry piece and he shot it regular.
He was a WW2 vet and a die hard 1911 guy. He owned many different ones over the years. As far back as I can remember, he owned and carried a 1911. He told me many times this Mk4 was his favorite 1911. He bought it new and I remember how excited he was when he got it.
Many years after he gave it to me, I met a 1911 collector. I showed it to him and he told me it is a pre-production Series 70 based on the serial #.
I am going to give it to my son and I hope he continues to hand it down through the family line.
Re: What gun is "Priceless" to you?
My fathers 1932 Haenel Mod I DRP airgun.
He learnd me how to shoot with it before he died when I was 10 years old.
I wouldn´t trade anything for this simple airgun.
My fathers 1932 Haenel Mod I DRP airgun.
He learnd me how to shoot with it before he died when I was 10 years old.
I wouldn´t trade anything for this simple airgun.
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