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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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And here I am, just missed the damn lottery...
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WOW. I would love to shoot the triple lock 44.
droooooooollllll
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... and the Custer and Little Bighorn items plus the Henrys, '66's and '73's caught my eye. Something for everybody.
What an auction.
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Call me a philistine if you will, but I didn't drool. Sure, some nice works of art there, and I can appreciate the work that went into creating them, I also appreciate their history. To me, a rifle or handgun is a tool to be used, not something to display for its beauty. I would have no business owning any of these fine pieces, because I couldn't bring myself to use them in the field. But, it's nice to know they are out there 
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
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I used to shoot hogs with a 1962 Model 70 Winchester .458 Mag. It was a work of art, and belonged to a Jacksonville Doctor who took it on several African trips. Still, it was a great North Florida hog rifle. 
Sam......
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That was really fun to look at. Thank you for posting! (But hardly a useful gun in the lot.)
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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Quite a collection. I can admire the workmanship but have absolutely no use for an engraved firearm.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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All I can say is WOW!!! Ole Elmer did pretty well for a rancher/guide!
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That was really fun to look at. Thank you for posting! (But hardly a useful gun in the lot.) Blasphemy I say! Like all things, they are useful when used. Didn't see one in the lot that I'd not take to the field.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Call me a philistine if you will, but I didn't drool. Sure, some nice works of art there, and I can appreciate the work that went into creating them, I also appreciate their history. To me, a rifle or handgun is a tool to be used, not something to display for its beauty. I would have no business owning any of these fine pieces, because I couldn't bring myself to use them in the field. But, it's nice to know they are out there You're a philistine. You're welcome.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Beautiful pieces of art. I can see me now strolling through my local Walmart with Elmer's triple lock on my hip. Ya, that's right, I'm bad! And 99% of them would not have a clue, but I'd be stylin!
Bob
Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date.
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Buying another lotto ticket...
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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That was really fun to look at. Thank you for posting! (But hardly a useful gun in the lot.) I can think of several uses for the original Sharps 1874, the 1877, any number of the double rifles AND that gorgeous Wesley Richards 12 gauge SxS. Oh, and the .338WM.  Ed
"Not in an open forum, where truth has less value than opinions, where all opinions are equally welcome regardless of their origins, rationale, inanity, or truth, where opinions are neither of equal value nor decisive." Ken Howell
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Yes this one! Thanks for the link.
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Lots of MAGNIFICENT stuff in this auction.
Member: Clan of the Turdlike People.
Courage is Fear that has said its Prayers
�If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.� Ronald Reagan.
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I had to look that up. " a person who is indifferent to culture and the arts" I reckon that fits me pretty well. I don't hold nuthin against those afflicted or nuthin though.
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Those single shots are something special. Especially the original 1877 Sharps. There were only a few dozen made and I bet few survived.
That early Ruger #1 would be awful sweet to hold...
The 5" early S&W .44 mag is also a rare, but useful bird.
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