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Greg Miller
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 Posted: Mon Jun 1st, 2009 08:43 pm

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75 Years ago today that Remington bought Parker. June 1, 1934 to June 1, 2009. So, to Big Green, I lift my cup. :dude:

 

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 Posted: Mon Jun 1st, 2009 09:03 pm

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Though never profitable for Remington, it was certainly a noble effort.

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 01:52 am

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It worked out about as well as Obama buying GM (and Chrysler) will...

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 02:00 am

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At least Remington, didn't beg for a government bailout...

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And it liberated a lot of caged in Meriden families to live in the beautiful Mohawk Valley.

 

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 02:46 am

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And it prolonged a great American company....

Last edited on Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 02:48 am by Dave Suponski



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