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no we didn't the week of moose season I had ? it was over 80 degrees the first day and in 70's most of the week it was bust, I hadn't hunted that hard since I was in my 20's
we never saw a bull .. very disappointing

you should post at least one photo of a Lombard. I'm sure their curiosity is sparked now

plab

Well here is a working picture,of one of the 2 lombard tractors i own,this is in the 1920's in northern maine. I got my machines out of the Maine woods on the allagash river in the late 70's from where they were abandoned. and here is a picture from one of he local tractor shows several years ago.



at the show. had wheels on them for summer use.

Invented in Waterville Maine my home town around the turn of the century. Alvin Lombard gave us the lag tracks we see today on bulldozer and such .
the old timers that knew these old machines are gone .now , Don knows a lot about the history of these things..

thanks Don

We have to find You a better way to dry Your gloves Don...

Very nice, as always!!

That's amazing, thank you for posting. My wife thought it was awesome too, which I take as the green light to start buying a lot more guns

What would you say is the rarest gun in the collection, or is that even possible?

Seems to me, I remember that place

WOW!!

I simply can not get over these pictures!
I'm a collector, and have always been one. A little bit of everything gun, cowboy, and hunting related!
My Father was a gun collector first, then the other cool stuff! knives, art, decoys, accessories came along naturally. Displayed tastefully in multiple rooms of the house. And packed up and hoarded in basement, garage, and attic!
My Uncle was a decoy and sporting art collector. Of course powder cans, guns, ammo boxes, calls, bamboo fishing rods, antique reels, outboard motors, and restored punts and duck boats, etc naturally came along. He had an entire house dedicated to his collection and passion. Truly like an art gallery or museum. Magnificent!
Quality guns, art, ammo boxes, decoys, posters, accessories, etc need to be curated and displayed.
Hats off to you! What a great Vault room!
I just dont see much of true collectors, truly collecting.
Thanks again,
Ed

I remember watching the progress pics as it was being built.

Finished off in first class style!!

Its hard to tell,rarity doesn't always mean more valuable, The one that is most unique is a revolver that once belonged to Al Capone. I guess the most valueable money wise is a Deluxe model 1873 Winchester in 95+ % condition. Got to keep on showing Winchester 73 on tv to keep the value up, Then there is a couple of "1 of" that are obviously rare ! There are 2 more floors in the building that are full of "Collectables" local history,logging antique construction equipment,JUNK!!!

Don, somebody in New Hampshire has a 1928 Model A Ford snow mobile. It has two rear axles with treads like the Lombards and skis instead of front wheels. It would be great to have here but a little pricey for me. I saw it on a Hemmings Motor news email they send me. It shows up if you search for 1928 Ford Model A.

David, I just saw that a few days ago, looks like fun.

David,Thats Brian Moriarity he lives about 6 miles from me! Its pretty nice i've seen it at a couple of our antique snowgroomer,snowmobile show. He builds them from scratch. new hampshire snow car is his company.

Yeah, but why do you call it "The Vault"??

I guess its because of 60 cubic yards of concrete, and a ton of rebar !

I'm thinking it would be easier to get through that door than past the guy standing at it.

Don

After looking at your vault I can see where I went very wrong.

Awesome!!!!

WOWZA!!!! I thought I was looking at a gun shop at first. Very nice Loggah. Would love to have an afternoon of just lookin around. Called my wife over to see the pics and advised never say I have to many guns. She's pretty good at it though allowing me to collect and shoot-Bless her heart.