The Ultimate Duck Gun...... - Page 6

C Roger Giles · 07-13-2009, 04:08 PM

I have a copy of a letter that I copied from the original that was sent to RG Owen from Mr. Curtis remarking of Owen's fine workmanship. RG's son has the original.

Also have a copy of a letter that Kermit Roosafelt (sp) sent to RG Owen commenting on his fine workmanship he did on his rifle.

Roger

BTW I tried to give Destry an extra copy I have of both letters but he ignores me on this generousity.

Old and Reliable · 07-13-2009, 05:33 PM

Roger- I would very much like to see this letter, if you would be so kind as to post a copy here, or perhaps submit it for a later issue of Parker Pages. The late Captain Paul A. Curtis, also Van Campen Heilner, were two of my favorite gunning/hunting authors from the 1930's, and I treasure the copies of their books I own. I recently heard a rumor that Captain Curtis died by his own hand in 1945-46, which saddens me greatly. He set the standard for manners afield with his words "The Field Is The Touchstone Of The Man"!!

Bill Murphy · 07-13-2009, 05:51 PM

Regretfully, the annual shoot at the Eisenhower farm has been cancelled indefinitely due to concerns about lead contamination. It was last held probably in 2006. Ike's 20 gauge Model 21 is safe at the National Firearms Museum in Virginia.

Dean Romig · 07-13-2009, 09:13 PM

Probably the best compilation of sporting dog stories I have ever read.

C Roger Giles · 07-13-2009, 11:10 PM

Gentlemen; The Curtis I am refering to in a prior post is of Field and Stream magazine. I believe Paul Curtis is another outdoor writer/author person.

Sorry for the confusion; Roger

Greg Franklin · 07-16-2009, 04:53 PM

Congratulations on that gun! If it had a sister, I'd take her....... Life is truely short; it is nice to be able to satisfy some of our desires. Enjoy.

MarketHunter · 07-16-2009, 04:57 PM

Greg,

If she had a sister I'd do my best to make it a menage a trois. *wink*

Destry