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 Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 01:18 AM
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I really appreciate heirlooms. That is absolutely awesome. Priceless!
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 01:24 AM
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BAD AZZERY at its best, DO NOT Change a thing, man if that gun could talk!!! I'd have to hunt with it....at least a couple kills with photos for each generation as you pass it on....a rifle with that family history needs to be celebrated and used....jes my  Sweet rifle with a great history....
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 01:38 AM
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 03:23 AM
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Wow!! That's awesome... The stories it could tell... I'd leave it all original but that's just me! Great rifle and story Sir!!
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: SnakeWrangler]
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10/29/15 03:38 AM
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BAD AZZERY at its best, DO NOT Change a thing, man if that gun could talk!!! I'd have to hunt with it....at least a couple kills with photos for each generation as you pass it on....a rifle with that family history needs to be celebrated and used....jes my Sweet rifle with a great history.... This!!! Very nice rifle, thanks for sharing 
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 10:25 AM
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That is a thing of beauty. Really neat that it's been passed down from your great Grandfather. 
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 11:03 AM
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Very cool. You can feel the history when you hold a 73.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 11:59 AM
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Hunt with it. That gun needs to hunt.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 12:28 PM
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Write down every story about that gun you can remember. Then pass the written history along with it. Have it so others can add their own stories and pictures as well.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 12:35 PM
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That is really neat-congrats on owning an awesome piece of history!
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 12:48 PM
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Very cool piece of family history. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 12:54 PM
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What a classic piece of family history. Very cool.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 01:05 PM
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That is friggin awesome. What a beautiful rifle.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 01:34 PM
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Very neat. You need to start finding, buying and holding all the ammo for it that you can so future generations can shoot it.
I have a Winchester Model 1890 that is 108 years old and is still a fun shooter.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 07:37 PM
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That is so cool that you have that! Great piece of family history.
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 08:14 PM
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BAD AZZERY at its best, DO NOT Change a thing, man if that gun could talk!!! I'd have to hunt with it....at least a couple kills with photos for each generation as you pass it on....a rifle with that family history needs to be celebrated and used....jes my Sweet rifle with a great history....
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 08:29 PM
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My grandfather on my mothers side passed away at 94 years old in September. When he was around 10 years old (1930 or so) his family moved into a house in Oklahoma. This gun was propped up behind one of the doors. His dad (my great grandfather) used it, he used it, and then it was passed down to his youngest son who died at 15. When I was born 5 years later, my mom named me after him, and therefore, this was passed down to me. This is a Winchester Model 1873 in 38-40. It was produced in 1882 making it 133 years old. It is well used but still fully functional. I took it apart and cleaned the grease and grime out of the insides but other than that I plan to leave it exactly as is. It had a previous repair to the mainspring that is functional, but will need to be replaced.At one point one of my uncles dropped it while hunting and broke the stock. You can see the repair job in the pics. I have the original top half of the stock that broke off and the butt-plate. I'm not sure what I will do about that yet. I may try to find a replacement, but really think I will just leave it.   I wouldn't do a replacement
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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10/29/15 08:37 PM
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My grandfather on my mothers side passed away at 94 years old in September. When he was around 10 years old (1930 or so) his family moved into a house in Oklahoma. This gun was propped up behind one of the doors. His dad (my great grandfather) used it, he used it, and then it was passed down to his youngest son who died at 15. When I was born 5 years later, my mom named me after him, and therefore, this was passed down to me. This is a Winchester Model 1873 in 38-40. It was produced in 1882 making it 133 years old. It is well used but still fully functional. I took it apart and cleaned the grease and grime out of the insides but other than that I plan to leave it exactly as is. It had a previous repair to the mainspring that is functional, but will need to be replaced.At one point one of my uncles dropped it while hunting and broke the stock. You can see the repair job in the pics. I have the original top half of the stock that broke off and the butt-plate. I'm not sure what I will do about that yet. I may try to find a replacement, but really think I will just leave it. I wouldn't do a replacement Same here... youll drain the value of the gun
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/29/15 08:59 PM
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It's beautiful and authentic just as it is. And, a great backstory that goes along with it!
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/30/15 02:51 AM
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That is a real beauty. Leave it alone and do a hunt with it. Document all of its history.
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where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.�
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/30/15 04:52 PM
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Thank you for taking the time to write this up and post pictures. Great story!
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Re: Family heirloom...........
[Re: texretvet]
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10/31/15 12:50 AM
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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11/01/15 02:01 PM
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My Dad bought a Savage 99 for Pappy in the early 60's. Along the way it was dropped and 1/3 of the stock broke off. Dad drilled and put dowls in before glueing it back together. We lost Dad last December and the rifle was handed down to me. Still a shooter and still hunted with. Maybe one day I'll have great Grandchldren to pass the rifle to along with the history.
Thanks for sharing your story!
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Re: Family heirloom...........
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11/01/15 02:23 PM
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Leave it, it adds character. Man, if that gun could talk.....
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