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Just putting out some feelers. I'm driving to Tulsa for the show this weekend from Northern WI. I'm sure someone here has been there. Other than a pocket full of cash and a ton of people, what can I expect? I've heard if you're looking for it, its there? At any rate I'll get there Friday and staying thru the weekend. What time should I be in line. How do I navigate and remember, etc. Is there anywhere to take a break.
Does anyone want me to "haul" anything back to Iowa, Minn, WI?
Thoughts?
Thanks guys.
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I know a guy who will be there on a table and will have some nice Savages to sell. PM me if you want his name and cell number.
"...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.
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Wow, Wisconsin to Oklahoma. Must be one hell of a show?
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Wow, Wisconsin to Oklahoma. Must be one hell of a show? It is. It has to be seen to believed.
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Leverlover, yes there is are a couple of break areas with concessions. Expect to walk a ways after you park, and the concrete floors get to your feet after a while, but there are chairs scattered around. You'll see lots of almost everything.
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On my bucket list, someday!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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I am planning on going to the next one. And bringing a few guys on the 24 with me.
"...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.
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I hope to make it some day. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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It's definitely worth the trip, just to browse and sightsee. I'll be there, as will some other campfire folks.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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I am still looking for a pristine .308 Savage 99A. If you see one, please pass on my email address to seller so he can contact me: jwmouw  charter.net. Thanks.
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I went last year for the first time and will definitely go again. I believe we got in line around 7:15 or 7:30. It didn't take long to get in after they open the doors though I picked up a real nice .308 savage 99A there and some ammo, but plenty of stuff to look at including a couple tables with really nice 99's. We stayed in Catoosa which is about 10 min outside of Tulsa, drove down through Illinois and Missouri, but came back on the interstate 35 through Missouri and iowa, minn. Well worth the trip.
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The guy I know at the show has a pretty nice 1899H in 22HP.
He also has a suitcase set with some guys name on the receiver. Accompanying the set is a letter saying Savage did it.
He also has a decent 1899B and an 1899C. Both in 303.
I got a really nice 1926 99G off of him last month.
Again, if anyone wants his number because you are going to Tulsa, send me a PM.
RAS
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Is that the set that has "Ira Brown" engraved on it? If so, he was at York a few weeks back, he did have some nice rifles. He was away from the table and his helper was there. I told him if it had of been engrave for "Ira Hayes" I would have jumped on it. He acted like he never heard of Ira Hayes, so I didn't pester him anymore, Joe.
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
Remember Ira Hayes
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OK, I'll bite....
Who WAS/IS Ira Hayes?
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American Indian, Marine, that helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima. He later acted in a few movies, did guest appearances around his home town, usually payed in liquor. He didn't do "fame" well and turned to booze. Died on the side of the road a drunk. He was buried at Arlington with full military honors. He learned to read and write by four years old, joined the ParaMarines at 19 and died at 32. He was one of 5 Marines in his platoon that survived Iwo Jima, but he couldn't survive life, Joe.
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Road trip to this show, Joe? I'll drive. We'll pick up Oldotter, Saddlering, and Fireball on the way. Maybe even swing by Loggah's place if he's done boiling hemlock sap by then.
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American Indian, Marine, that helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima. He later acted in a few movies, did guest appearances around his home town, usually payed in liquor. He didn't do "fame" well and turned to booze. Died on the side of the road a drunk. He was buried at Arlington with full military honors. He learned to read and write by four years old, joined the ParaMarines at 19 and died at 32. He was one of 5 Marines in his platoon that survived Iwo Jima, but he couldn't survive life, Joe. One of my favorite Johnny Cash songs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmNKspKUaTQ
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[quote=gnoahhh]Road trip to this show, Joe? I'll drive. We'll pick up Oldotter, Saddlering, and Fireball on the way. Maybe even swing by Loggah's place if he's done boiling hemlock sap by then. [/quote I wouldn't want you fellas to tarnish my sterling reputation here on the forum. 
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Gary, you still driven the "Stinkin Lincoln? We could squeeze a few more people in it! I'll probably still be painting, Joe
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
Remember Ira Hayes
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Nah, the Lincoln Aircraft Carrier was a temp. The Saab will seat four comfortably, plus two in the trunk. What's more important- driving cross country to a gun show in a miasma of beer farts, or painting the MIL's living room?
"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz
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