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Title: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 05, 2020, 11:11:25 PM
Some of my belt buckles, the ones related to turkey hunting anyway. I have to get the Miriam's, Gould's and Osceola buckles to finish off the North American species, I am not sure if there is a buckle for the Ocellated turkey or not. I have to get Summer and Winter to finish off the other series of buckles. I will not wear the Rio buckle unless I get one when I go to OK next Spring. I am not going to be able to add any more for a couple of months, have some things I have to get taken care of before I put a vehicle on the road in time for turkey season in May.

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I also got in these two strikers from Jeff (JLH) today One is Spalted Maple Hickory and the second is his Frogwood. I have to thank him for taking the time to make these a little wider for me than he normally does, with my hands skinnier strikers can often make my hand hurt quite a bit because of the car accident I had in 88. Both strikers play very well but I have to say that the Frogwood really has a lot of bite to it when it is playing on the surface and makes it very easy to get sound from it without much if any work at all.
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Oh I got a new shirt in too, my GF is not very good with either of my cameras, this is what the front looks like though.

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Title: Re: Belt Buckles
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on February 05, 2020, 11:20:09 PM
Those are neat. I never knew they even existed.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 05, 2020, 11:27:08 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on February 05, 2020, 11:20:09 PM
Those are neat. I never knew they even existed.

Thanks, I have been trying to get them when I can, there is a matched set with matching numbers of the seasons ones on ebay right now but I just can't justify $180.00 + for belt buckles. Here is the link if anybody is interested. https://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Wild-Turkey-Federation-Limited-Edition-Four-Season-Collectors-Buckles/402061822656
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Muzzy61 on February 06, 2020, 08:14:48 AM
Cool collection.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 06, 2020, 09:42:17 AM
Quote from: Muzzy61 on February 06, 2020, 08:14:48 AM
Cool collection.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: MS Boy on February 06, 2020, 10:10:38 AM
That is really cool.

I love the belt buckles and just might have to look into getting me one.


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Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: MS Boy on February 06, 2020, 10:12:41 AM
I would like to get my hands on the Eastern belt buckle.


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Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 06, 2020, 10:37:24 AM
Quote from: MS Boy on February 06, 2020, 10:10:38 AM
That is really cool.

I love the belt buckles and just might have to look into getting me one.


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Quote from: MS Boy on February 06, 2020, 10:12:41 AM
I would like to get my hands on the Eastern belt buckle.


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Thanks. I just got the Eastern, Fall and 20th anniversary ones in the mail yesterday. I went and looked and could not find another Eastern for you online. There is a Summer online but it is much more than I want to spend. It is also in better shape than mine are from a collectors standpoint and comes with the original clothe pouch they came in. There is also a full set of seasons they are asking a $180 opening bid on and all the numbers match on that set which makes them very collectable as matching/sequential numbers are very desirable in the collecting world.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: MS Boy on February 06, 2020, 12:11:16 PM
Ok thanks for the info and help


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Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 06, 2020, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: MS Boy on February 06, 2020, 12:11:16 PM
Ok thanks for the info and help


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Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 10, 2020, 08:43:02 PM
I added these two to the collection this week. I only need Summer now to finish off that set. Found out yesterday that they did indeed to one for the Ocellated turkey, that means I need that one, Gould's and Osceola to finish that set.

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Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Tom007 on June 11, 2020, 07:17:42 AM
Great collection my friend......
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 11, 2020, 07:23:08 AM
Quote from: Tom007 on June 11, 2020, 07:17:42 AM
Great collection my friend......
Thank you, hope I can find Summer before the end of it.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Tom007 on June 11, 2020, 08:04:03 AM
You will.....be safe..
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: silvestris on June 11, 2020, 12:58:29 PM
The Ocellated is not a turkey.  Just a gimmick bird to get your money.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 11, 2020, 04:08:17 PM
Quote from: silvestris on June 11, 2020, 12:58:29 PM
The Ocellated is not a turkey.  Just a gimmick bird to get your money.

lol
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on July 26, 2020, 06:14:06 PM
Got the Summer one today, now to go after all the subspecies.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: 310 gauge on July 26, 2020, 10:27:42 PM
Those look great! I applaud your effort in getting those sets complete!
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on July 27, 2020, 12:02:45 AM
Quote from: 310 gauge on July 26, 2020, 10:27:42 PM
Those look great! I applaud your effort in getting those sets complete!
Thanks, has been at least a year and a half, I think 2 years total, but my sense of time is not the greatest with my meds. Hoping I can get the others soon.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 09, 2021, 04:53:09 PM
I was able to add the Ocellated turkey buckle and the the Gould's buckle this weekend, if anybody happens to have the Osceola turkey buckle that they would be willing to part with please contact me as it is the last one I need. Thanks

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Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: sendero558 on March 10, 2021, 03:45:36 AM
That would make a sweet shadow box display
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 10, 2021, 05:02:47 AM
Quote from: sendero558 on March 10, 2021, 03:45:36 AM
That would make a sweet shadow box display
Yes it would, had not thought of that. I might try to find another sequential set of the seasons ones and display those and wear the ones I have now.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: greencop01 on March 10, 2021, 03:50:25 PM
Nice set, I imagine there are all sorts of items to collect. Keeps one busy but worthwhile when you complete the set. Nice collection.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 10, 2021, 05:24:36 PM
Quote from: greencop01 on March 10, 2021, 03:50:25 PM
Nice set, I imagine there are all sorts of items to collect. Keeps one busy but worthwhile when you complete the set. Nice collection.

I have been collecting my whole life, have been collecting football cards since I was a young child.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: grayfox on March 10, 2021, 05:34:51 PM
Nice collection. I really love those belt buckles!
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 10, 2021, 05:39:24 PM
Quote from: grayfox on March 10, 2021, 05:34:51 PM
Nice collection. I really love those belt buckles!
Thanks, just one more to go for the subspecies.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: 3bailey3 on March 10, 2021, 07:17:33 PM
very nice Steve! So you collect Cleveland Brown football cards!!! Ha!
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 10, 2021, 10:12:28 PM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on March 10, 2021, 07:17:33 PM
very nice Steve! So you collect Cleveland Brown football cards!!! Ha!
I have some, I like putting together sets. I don't know if it will let you see them, but try to check these out. https://app.photobucket.com/u/pysteve1970/a/ecbef218-7256-4cc3-98b1-b5a405102ff6
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: 3bailey3 on March 10, 2021, 10:21:31 PM
Steve i was messing  with you because i know you are a big Steeler fan!
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 11, 2021, 10:27:37 AM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on March 10, 2021, 10:21:31 PM
Steve i was messing  with you because i know you are a big Steeler fan!
Ah okay, my brain was about shut down last night got up at 3:30 in the morning, drove all day, then had to drive another 2 hours when I got home. 
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: albrubacker on March 11, 2021, 12:40:25 PM
Very cool collection! Strikers look good also.
Title: Re: Belt Buckles and Strikers
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 11, 2021, 10:53:08 PM
Quote from: albrubacker on March 11, 2021, 12:40:25 PM
Very cool collection! Strikers look good also.
Thank you much, Jeff makes a fine striker, if you do not have any of his do yourself a favor and at least try his frogwood.