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TXGunNut
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October 23, 2022 - 11:08 pm
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The 2022 TGCA Fall Show is in the books and some mighty fine folks are on their way home with some very nice guns. Seemed to be quite a few Colts at this show and if I had been so inclined I could have scored some decent Colts for a very good price at last night’s auction conducted by the CEO of RIA. There were a few very nice Winchesters but little that I was interested in. I did manage to score a well-worn Model 1903 (20” barrel, 1913) and an otherwise unremarkable Model 61 (1956, grooved receiver) in better than 80% condition. 
it seems WACA/TGCA member Dale Dorman has a sawmill at his new place and he made a nice display stand from some wildfire recovery Alligator Juniper wood. I was fortunate to be the high bidder last night on what I hope to be just the first of at least several similar pieces.

 

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That does “SHOW” well!  Glad you were able to score those.  RDB

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October 24, 2022 - 4:10 pm
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Thanks, Roger. Dale is a California escapee and he’s really enjoying his freedom.

 

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October 24, 2022 - 7:35 pm
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Is Dale Charlie’s brother?

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October 25, 2022 - 1:11 am
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Chuck said
Is Dale Charlie’s brother?

  

I don’t know if he has a brother, Chuck.

 

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