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This is a discussion on 100 years old within the Guns forums, part of the Gun Forum category; I was checking my longarms yesterday, and discovered my Grandfathers hunting rifle is 100 years old this year. It is a Winchester Model 1894 in ...
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01-16-2013, 08:25 PM
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I was checking my longarms yesterday, and discovered my Grandfathers hunting rifle is 100 years old this year. It is a Winchester Model 1894 in .30 WCF, and was built in 1913. My Grandfather loved hunting, and shooting as do I. He passed away in 1982, but I can remember when I was kid, sitting with him and listening to his hunting stories. I haven't used his rifle to hunt, but it sits next to my hunting rifle. |
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01-16-2013, 09:37 PM
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My grandfather was a WWII veteran. He fought in the battle of Guadalcanal. He never talked about the war, he apparently didn't like to. I don't think he was a gun owner, though. Even though I didn't know him very well, I'd love to have received an heirloom firearm from him when he passed away, as something to remember him by. Take good care of that rifle! | |
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01-17-2013, 05:27 AM
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post some pics of the 1894.
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01-17-2013, 05:52 AM
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Happy early birthday Winchester!
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01-17-2013, 07:23 AM
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Working on it bear. I know more about firearms then computers.  |
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01-17-2013, 07:45 AM
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01-17-2013, 08:18 AM
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That is really cool SIGDaK! I am working on a friend of mine. He is not very attached to his grandfather's Colt 45, model 17 revolver (with cavalry holster) that is about as old as your rifle. Friend wants something he can shoot and I want something collectible. I'll let you know if he goes for my trade proposal. |
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01-17-2013, 08:23 AM
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Old arms always start interesting conversations. The history, and stories they bring with them.
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01-17-2013, 09:48 AM
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very nice, thanks
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