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Grandpa's Gun

Started by West Augusta, May 25, 2020, 02:53:38 PM

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West Augusta

May 25, 2020, 02:53:38 PM
Grandpa's gun.
My Grandfather bought this 1875 Remington and Son's "Lifter" Double Barrel 10 gauge during The Great Depression for $5.  He, My Dad and my Uncles all carried this gun as they grew up.  When Dad got too old to hunt he gave it to me.  I ordered some low pressure shells from RST ammo and took a turkey with it.  Dad was sure proud.  First bird I've ever shot that didn't flop.  Amazing what #5 lead can do from a low pressure 2 7/8" 10 gauge shell.   :TooFunny:
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May 25, 2020, 03:06:17 PM
Now that is a cool old turkey gun, congratulations on the bird.
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Sir-diealot

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May 25, 2020, 03:26:26 PM
That really cool to have that family history with the gun. Congratulations.
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AppalachianHollers

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May 25, 2020, 04:31:03 PM
Amazing shape that gun is in, and excellent that's it's still being used the way it was meant to be.


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ElkTurkMan

#4
May 28, 2020, 08:02:28 PM
That is awesome!

crow

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June 02, 2020, 07:20:21 PM
Congrats on a nice one with your old gun
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