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What MZL-wise are you getting for Xmas?
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Guess my SMR kit qualifies. And I did get a number of building supplies and tools to add to the clutter. Didn't really need them, but wanted them.
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Johnny Tremain
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We give thanks to the Lord, and do not play pagan worship games.
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A bunch of wood and metal working tools 
Looks like I might go down into the shop , and go through my toys, ( m/l rifle parts collection) , and pick out a gun to scratch build , and give it to myself , for Christmas , I have one Williamsburg Gun shop pre-carved stock ,I've been eyeing , made from a highly spauld , curly , and light soft pc. of wood. It has termite tunnels ,and holes to fill , and should be a shocker when finished. I'll reduce the .50 cal. barrel to the minimum 38" qualification , so it can be said ,it's a longrifle ,and not a transition gun. I don't have a gun collection , so including my deer rifle , that would make two.
I was infected with a desire to use termite wood on builds , ever since Chuck Dixon and I discussed a Lehigh rifle hanging in the rafters of the store. The Lehigh rifle Chuck had , was a poor boy type , no butt plate , two r/r thimbles ,w/ no entry thimble ,and no end cap. Can't remember the trigger guard , and the barrel was a.50 cal.or larger , and minimum length to be classed as a long rifle. Odd rifles like that one gets my juices flowing , and causes me to build a copy of it. The rifle evokes a picture of a poor frontiersman , with no way to feed his family ,and needing a gun to get minimum sustenance , and protection . Love it........Merry Christmas to all........oldwood
I was infected with a desire to use termite wood on builds , ever since Chuck Dixon and I discussed a Lehigh rifle hanging in the rafters of the store. The Lehigh rifle Chuck had , was a poor boy type , no butt plate , two r/r thimbles ,w/ no entry thimble ,and no end cap. Can't remember the trigger guard , and the barrel was a.50 cal.or larger , and minimum length to be classed as a long rifle. Odd rifles like that one gets my juices flowing , and causes me to build a copy of it. The rifle evokes a picture of a poor frontiersman , with no way to feed his family ,and needing a gun to get minimum sustenance , and protection . Love it........Merry Christmas to all........oldwood
Phil Coffins
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I’ll just have to wait and see what Santa brings. The coal I got last year is nearly used up!
Already in house or en route:
1. An Awl from Two Feathers.
2. A Shooting Bag from a SASS lady, Sacramento Johnson.
Wish List:
3. A killer deal on a Lehigh flinter, but folks here know their value, so I'll keep saving my coins.
4. Good weather to enjoy the things I have.
Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
Keep your powder dry, and don't shoot your eye out, Kid!
1. An Awl from Two Feathers.
2. A Shooting Bag from a SASS lady, Sacramento Johnson.
Wish List:
3. A killer deal on a Lehigh flinter, but folks here know their value, so I'll keep saving my coins.
4. Good weather to enjoy the things I have.
Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
Keep your powder dry, and don't shoot your eye out, Kid!
SATISFACTION! That is what I got for Christmas today.
A young man contacted me today wanting to know if he could make payments on the 50 cal and the extra stock and parts I had for sale that were listed here and also locally. Before we discussed this, I invited him over to take a look at it.
A very polite young man with an inordinate interest in the gun. A working kid, about 20 with a young wife and baby with him. Asked if he could put $50 down and $50 every two weeks until paid for.
I told him how about $40 and he just take it all and Merry Christmas. He argued with me that he didn't want welfare. I told him he didn't want this old man trying to kick his butt before Christmas. Besides, think of it as a pay it forward. When he is in position he can do the same some day.
Gave him a half a can of Pyrodex with it and sent him on his way.
Even a grumpy old Marine can play Santa every now and then!
A young man contacted me today wanting to know if he could make payments on the 50 cal and the extra stock and parts I had for sale that were listed here and also locally. Before we discussed this, I invited him over to take a look at it.
A very polite young man with an inordinate interest in the gun. A working kid, about 20 with a young wife and baby with him. Asked if he could put $50 down and $50 every two weeks until paid for.
I told him how about $40 and he just take it all and Merry Christmas. He argued with me that he didn't want welfare. I told him he didn't want this old man trying to kick his butt before Christmas. Besides, think of it as a pay it forward. When he is in position he can do the same some day.
Gave him a half a can of Pyrodex with it and sent him on his way.
Even a grumpy old Marine can play Santa every now and then!
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Maybe, just maybe, when I am dead and gone some 40 years from now, that kid will remember today and do the same.
One can only hope.
One can only hope.
Well done, from another grumpy old Marine!
This is what being human is all about! Salute to you my friend and thank you for sharing that with us! I know you weren't looking for pats on the back as you did the act before sharing so, much respect!
Good karma heading your way for you Chorizo!!!!!!!
Not for Christmas (I don't know if a surprise awaits), but for my birthday on the 8th, my wife got me a beautifly engraved TDC capper and a copy of "Early American Gunsmiths".
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