A couple of Colt's passed down to me. A Woodsman Match Target (1959) and a Colt MKIII Border Patrol (same as a Trooper) from 1972. Both still see range time. Here's the required pic's and one of my Dad taken in England during WWII. He served in the RCAF.
Do You Have A Heirloom Gun Given To You By Your Dad
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I have been very blessed by my Family, especially the older members. Two different pistols have been given to me, both with Family history. One, a flintlock, heavily embellish, made in Germany or France in the 1700's and brought to America by legal immigrates in my family from Germany. The second one is a Colt single action .44-40 given to my great Uncle at Fort Sill, Oklahoma Territory, by the Marshal who had brought in Belle Starr and taken from her. This gun letters in 1883 with Ivory stocks; 7 1/2" barrel; 4 of 5 matching numbers. With 3 sons I'm going to be in big trouble, short 1 gun but I'll think of something.
He didn't give it to me, my mother did, but it was his. He didn't hunt that I ever knew of. We went fishing one time that I recall. After I left home, he purchased a 12 ga. Sears-Roebuck pump gun to use at the local fire department turkey shoots. He won a pickup truck full of turkeys, hams, and bacon slabs with that gun. I got no idea how much money on side bets. He even rented it out to others who wanted to shoot it.
Just a plain old Sears Model 200, with a 30" full choke barrel. This picture is several years old but the gun looks the same now. I don't know that I've ever fired it.
Just a plain old Sears Model 200, with a 30" full choke barrel. This picture is several years old but the gun looks the same now. I don't know that I've ever fired it.
I have a few...
S&W Model 17-3 gift to me on my 17th bday back in 1998.
S&W Mod 67 customized by Frank Glenn
Rem Mod 550-1 .22 auto
Win Model 67A .22
Savage Mod 220D single-bbl 16 Ga
Love every one of them.
S&W Model 17-3 gift to me on my 17th bday back in 1998.
S&W Mod 67 customized by Frank Glenn
Rem Mod 550-1 .22 auto
Win Model 67A .22
Savage Mod 220D single-bbl 16 Ga
Love every one of them.
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My hand-me-downs
About 20 yrs ago, Dad came to me with what turned out to be a "Zulu rifle" that had been converted to a shotgun. Trap door (think that's what they're called) side hammer 12 ga. Was given to him by his Grandfather. I also have a 336 Winchester I bought from him (his eagle eyed wife was watching the transaction) when he was too weak to hunt any more. I bought it cheap $25 because, wink wink, "Won't eject a round, scope's messed up and I think the barrel is bent". It did need a new ejector then it shoots perfect. When he passed I thought I was to get his S&W Model 10 but evidently he forgot that me and my sister both had put in a request for it (he had asked his children what inheritance they desired. I guess he did not have enough guns) and Sis left his home with it. Oh well, she shoots it. Good for her though I have requested that if she ever wants to get sell it that I will
be the first one she tells. PS I have made sure I have enough to go around to all my children and grands!
About 20 yrs ago, Dad came to me with what turned out to be a "Zulu rifle" that had been converted to a shotgun. Trap door (think that's what they're called) side hammer 12 ga. Was given to him by his Grandfather. I also have a 336 Winchester I bought from him (his eagle eyed wife was watching the transaction) when he was too weak to hunt any more. I bought it cheap $25 because, wink wink, "Won't eject a round, scope's messed up and I think the barrel is bent". It did need a new ejector then it shoots perfect. When he passed I thought I was to get his S&W Model 10 but evidently he forgot that me and my sister both had put in a request for it (he had asked his children what inheritance they desired. I guess he did not have enough guns) and Sis left his home with it. Oh well, she shoots it. Good for her though I have requested that if she ever wants to get sell it that I will
be the first one she tells. PS I have made sure I have enough to go around to all my children and grands!
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My dad only owned one gun.It was a Mauser 30-06 he probably bought in the 50s to take deer hunting a few times.He gave it to me in the early 70s when I started hunting.I added a recoil pad and sling after refinishing the stock with tung oil.The scope was bad so I bought a weaver k-4 for it.
It still shot poorly with a number of keyholes.I had a Douglass barrel installed and oh my! What a great shooter it became! Around that time I had taken up bow hunting and since we are limited to one animal and one season,I never took an animal with it.I don't think I've shot it since the 80s,but it's ready if I ever go after deer or elk again.
It still shot poorly with a number of keyholes.I had a Douglass barrel installed and oh my! What a great shooter it became! Around that time I had taken up bow hunting and since we are limited to one animal and one season,I never took an animal with it.I don't think I've shot it since the 80s,but it's ready if I ever go after deer or elk again.
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Three:
A Remington Rand 1911A1
A custom .270 built on a 98 Mauser action (killed my first deer with it.)
Custom .30-06 on an 03 Springfield action. I killed my second deer with this gun but wish it was in its original form. In the 60s, who would've thought those surplus 03s would ever be worth anything.
Also grandads S&W 1917 Army.
A Remington Rand 1911A1
A custom .270 built on a 98 Mauser action (killed my first deer with it.)
Custom .30-06 on an 03 Springfield action. I killed my second deer with this gun but wish it was in its original form. In the 60s, who would've thought those surplus 03s would ever be worth anything.
Also grandads S&W 1917 Army.
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My Dad passed in 1975. He only had one firearm, not counting the WWII bring backs, and that was a Remington 512. .22lr, tube fed, bolt action. I could kick myself for not taking it when Mom offered it to me.
I did get a couple of Granddad's guns tho. A model 41 Remington Targetmaster, and a Winchester 1892 lever action in 25-20.
I did get a couple of Granddad's guns tho. A model 41 Remington Targetmaster, and a Winchester 1892 lever action in 25-20.
My dad only purchased one gun for himself. He bought a new S&W Chief's Special Model 36 .38 special for the princely sum of $79.50 in 1968. He had a bunch of Police friends and shot with them monthly, especially since they gave him department ammo to shoot. Dad was wicked with the little 2 inch gun.
The Chiefs' Special was the first gun I ever fired and I got to shoot it quite a bit. On my 21st birthday, dad gave me his gun. He died in 2003 at the age of 73. I still have and occasionally shoot the 1968 Model 36.
My dad shot a lot of hot +P loads through the gun. The only repairs done to the gun over the years were a new bolt because the cylinder latch threads stripped, two new thumb piece nuts, and just recently .004" endshake bushings. Locks up tight an timing is perfect. I replaced the beat up original grips and plastic Pachmayr grip adapter with a nice set of period stocks and an aluminum Tyler T Grip
The Chiefs' Special was the first gun I ever fired and I got to shoot it quite a bit. On my 21st birthday, dad gave me his gun. He died in 2003 at the age of 73. I still have and occasionally shoot the 1968 Model 36.
My dad shot a lot of hot +P loads through the gun. The only repairs done to the gun over the years were a new bolt because the cylinder latch threads stripped, two new thumb piece nuts, and just recently .004" endshake bushings. Locks up tight an timing is perfect. I replaced the beat up original grips and plastic Pachmayr grip adapter with a nice set of period stocks and an aluminum Tyler T Grip
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I have a mid-1960's S&W Model 36 that belonged to my grandfather. My dad, who just turned 90, gave it to me a few years ago. It had been shot very little, if at all. I have taken it to the range a couple of times and shot it with my son, who will eventually own it. Dad's youngest brother, who has since passed on, got most of my grandpa's guns. He never had any children so I don't know what became of them.
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I'm fortunate to have several including the Winchester model 67A boys rifle he gave me when I was 11, my son received it when he was 11.
The Broomhandle on the right came back from occupied Japan after WW II, I pestered my dad to get it down out of the closet and show it to me as often as possible. I have the certificate allowing him to bring it home as well. The other Broomhandle came back with my wife's grandfather from France after WW I. Both will remain in the family.
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The Broomhandle on the right came back from occupied Japan after WW II, I pestered my dad to get it down out of the closet and show it to me as often as possible. I have the certificate allowing him to bring it home as well. The other Broomhandle came back with my wife's grandfather from France after WW I. Both will remain in the family.
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turnerriver
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It wasn't an heirloom when he gave it to me. A nice Remington Sportsman 48 in 16g in the box but lightly used. That was 55 years ago, and it still goes bang every time, and occasionally birds will fall. 30 inch barrel, full choke. It's what I use when I feel the need to reach out and touch a bird at long range.
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My father never owned a gun, but today I took my grandson to the trap range, and he shot his great grandfather's Model 12 Winchester. My father in law gave it to me shortly after my wife and I were married. No, it was not immediately after the ceremony!
Very fortunate to have 4 very special guns to pass down to my 2 girls when they're ready...and I'm done with them.
Two Browning Sweet 16's (Belgians of course!)....one from my dad, one was my grandfather's
A Winchester 61 .22 pump, first gun I ever shot at 6yrs old...Dad's squirrel killer.
A S&W M36 that was my granddad's...1st handgun I ever shot...1st I ever carried concealed and still carry often.
All are working guns, beat up by years of faithful service to my family...all will continue to be used as intended...
All are absolutely PRICELESS!!!
Two Browning Sweet 16's (Belgians of course!)....one from my dad, one was my grandfather's
A Winchester 61 .22 pump, first gun I ever shot at 6yrs old...Dad's squirrel killer.
A S&W M36 that was my granddad's...1st handgun I ever shot...1st I ever carried concealed and still carry often.
All are working guns, beat up by years of faithful service to my family...all will continue to be used as intended...
All are absolutely PRICELESS!!!
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My father was a doctor In the Navy during World War II.He was on an attack transport that was transporting army personnel for the invasion of Japan. As we all know, the bomb was dropped and Japan was never invaded. While stationed in Japan, he was required to carry a 30 caliber carbine, even though he was a non-combatant. He said he enjoyed shooting the carbine.
He returned on the transport to the US, after the war when the ship was decommissioned. As was common during wartime, there was a lot of scrounging, and the ship had more equipment, weapons and supplies than it should have. My father and the chief quartermaster were friends, and he gave him an M1 Carbine in cosmoline.
He kept it in that condition for about 10 years at which time he reassembled it without a spring, which prevented actually firing it, so my brother and I could play army.
About 5 years ago I had it completely restored. There was only one spring that was missing. The gunsmith completely documented every part. It was manufactured by Inland in October, 1944.
It's an incredibly accurate weapon and a joy to shoot.
He returned on the transport to the US, after the war when the ship was decommissioned. As was common during wartime, there was a lot of scrounging, and the ship had more equipment, weapons and supplies than it should have. My father and the chief quartermaster were friends, and he gave him an M1 Carbine in cosmoline.
He kept it in that condition for about 10 years at which time he reassembled it without a spring, which prevented actually firing it, so my brother and I could play army.
About 5 years ago I had it completely restored. There was only one spring that was missing. The gunsmith completely documented every part. It was manufactured by Inland in October, 1944.
It's an incredibly accurate weapon and a joy to shoot.
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I'm sorry that Photobucket went haywire or I would show you a photo of the 1873 Colt that belonged to my Great-grandfather. I don't recall the year of manufacture, but it is a black powder frame 44-40 gun.
I remember the ceremony of my Grandfather pulling it out of where it stayed in a safe in his office and, one by one, thumbing those .44-40s out of that cylinder and they looked like they were the size of artillery shells to me at age 10.
Now it is fifty years later everybody is gone and I'm left holding the Colt. Kind of sad, but I am happy and honored to have it. I take it out of my own safe and thumb those big shells out and to hold the revolver in my hand and I swear I can almost feel the warmth of those hands that held it before mine.
I remember the ceremony of my Grandfather pulling it out of where it stayed in a safe in his office and, one by one, thumbing those .44-40s out of that cylinder and they looked like they were the size of artillery shells to me at age 10.
Now it is fifty years later everybody is gone and I'm left holding the Colt. Kind of sad, but I am happy and honored to have it. I take it out of my own safe and thumb those big shells out and to hold the revolver in my hand and I swear I can almost feel the warmth of those hands that held it before mine.
I sure wish I did. My step-mother gave them all to his 2 brothers, and they have refused to give them up.
My Grandma gave all my Grandpa's guns to his 3 sons - with the number of grandkids, there weren't enough to go around anyway.
My Grandma gave all my Grandpa's guns to his 3 sons - with the number of grandkids, there weren't enough to go around anyway.
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I don't. So I made sure that each of my children have a few which fit thier style, that we shot together, and that they can pass along.
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