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January 20, 2023
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It struck me as I looked over this thread.with my morning coffee that one of the most pleasant things about our Association is this:
When a fellow member scores a fine old rifle, a really nice piece of Americana in attractive condition, there is a genuine collective pleasure taken in the event. Perhaps it reignites our own memories of good times and produces endorphins accordingly.
And there is a certain relief and satisfaction to be shared, that the prize, which represents a past history of great American ingenuity and manufacturing skills, will survive to bear witness.
- Bill
WACA # 65205; life member, NRA; member, TGCA; member, TSRA; amateur preservationist
"I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." -- David Balfour, narrator and protagonist of the novel, Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
October 8, 2023
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Zebulon said
It struck me as I looked over this thread.with my morning coffee that one of the most pleasant things about our Association is this:When a fellow member scores a fine old rifle, a really nice piece of Americana in attractive condition, there is a genuine collective pleasure taken in the event. Perhaps it reignites our own memories of good times and produces endorphins accordingly.
And there is a certain relief and satisfaction to be shared, that the prize, which represents a past history of great American ingenuity and manufacturing skills, will survive to bear witness.
Bill ,
Very well said and I just want to thank all you guys for your great advice , knowledge and help !!!
Had I seen that rifle in the case a couple years ago I don’t think I would have given it a second look ….
It was definitely worth the price of admission to join this association , thank you all !!!
Chris
November 7, 2015
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Zebulon said
It struck me as I looked over this thread.with my morning coffee that one of the most pleasant things about our Association is this:When a fellow member scores a fine old rifle, a really nice piece of Americana in attractive condition, there is a genuine collective pleasure taken in the event. Perhaps it reignites our own memories of good times and produces endorphins accordingly.
And there is a certain relief and satisfaction to be shared, that the prize, which represents a past history of great American ingenuity and manufacturing skills, will survive to bear witness.
In other words we’re gun-loving, vicarious enablers. In addition we generally have fun doing it!
Mike
April 30, 2023
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TXGunNut said
Zebulon said
It struck me as I looked over this thread.with my morning coffee that one of the most pleasant things about our Association is this:
When a fellow member scores a fine old rifle, a really nice piece of Americana in attractive condition, there is a genuine collective pleasure taken in the event. Perhaps it reignites our own memories of good times and produces endorphins accordingly.
And there is a certain relief and satisfaction to be shared, that the prize, which represents a past history of great American ingenuity and manufacturing skills, will survive to bear witness.
In other words we’re gun-loving, vicarious enablers. In addition we generally have fun doing it!
Mike
Now get out there and buy another!
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