vintagesmith
Member
You should be! The people are some of the best in the country. I'm not sure how long I've been a member but I've said for years that these people are family!! The last couple of years I've have had outstanding support from our members since my husband, Ray, died.
We went to our first show in KC in the early 80's, I think. They are always informative and fun.
This last year in particular, I have blessed by many. David Carrol (SWCA member)has started liquidating some of Ray's guns. (No, not getting rid of all of them, just want to collect something on my own, and not sure what that will be yet. I still have a lot to learn!!).
Mike Smith (SWCA member) found a cylinder at auction to a gun that I own. How he remembered the serial number, I'm not sure. I did not have an account with the auction company and the others that I know who did were not currently available. Mike was afraid this very important piece would get away. He took it upon himself and bought it for me (making several calls), had it shipped here, without me even paying for it. Needless to say, I got him reimbursed for it quickly!!
This week I got the 1951 Gun Digest, as Mike Kieffer (also member), found out I owned the cover gun and he felt I needed the book. What can I say?
Anyway, if you really have an interest in Smith and Wesson's you NEED to become a member. You get access to our private forum, to Roy Jinks knowledge on the revolvers (including ship date) as well as the opportunity to go to annual meetings where you see NOTHING but Smiths. (In fact, ask Handejector what happens if you bring something c**t..). There are also several regional meetings. The knowledge this group has is outstanding and more than that they are willing to share.
The best way to become a member is to have a current member sponsor you. Don't know any? You can have a letter of recommentation from an FFL dealer. Or just send in you application (found at Smith & Wesson Collectors Association) and one of the Board of Directors will call and discuss the Association with you.
Sheryl Cheely
We went to our first show in KC in the early 80's, I think. They are always informative and fun.
This last year in particular, I have blessed by many. David Carrol (SWCA member)has started liquidating some of Ray's guns. (No, not getting rid of all of them, just want to collect something on my own, and not sure what that will be yet. I still have a lot to learn!!).
Mike Smith (SWCA member) found a cylinder at auction to a gun that I own. How he remembered the serial number, I'm not sure. I did not have an account with the auction company and the others that I know who did were not currently available. Mike was afraid this very important piece would get away. He took it upon himself and bought it for me (making several calls), had it shipped here, without me even paying for it. Needless to say, I got him reimbursed for it quickly!!
This week I got the 1951 Gun Digest, as Mike Kieffer (also member), found out I owned the cover gun and he felt I needed the book. What can I say?
Anyway, if you really have an interest in Smith and Wesson's you NEED to become a member. You get access to our private forum, to Roy Jinks knowledge on the revolvers (including ship date) as well as the opportunity to go to annual meetings where you see NOTHING but Smiths. (In fact, ask Handejector what happens if you bring something c**t..). There are also several regional meetings. The knowledge this group has is outstanding and more than that they are willing to share.
The best way to become a member is to have a current member sponsor you. Don't know any? You can have a letter of recommentation from an FFL dealer. Or just send in you application (found at Smith & Wesson Collectors Association) and one of the Board of Directors will call and discuss the Association with you.
Sheryl Cheely
