I thought I would say hello from Jim Thynne

[Jim Thynne]

Originally Posted by Larry Stauch

One of the best memories I have of shooting with you is when we were in a shoot off at the California State Side X Side championships for the 25 yard trap. You were shooting a 32" BHE beavertail Trap gun and I really wanted that gun.
Unfortunately, you weren't selling it just then. Later, I was surprised when you told me how it unnerved you when I yelled to my friend to bring me a bunch of shells because we were going to be there a while. Of course, I wasn't trying to do that, I just knew you were a good shot, and we might have to shoot a bunch of targets to see who won. Those were great days Jim. Take care and good shooting to you. Larry

Wow I was lucky. and syill have that old Parker . It is inscribed on the rib to a individual that came back from the great war WW1 I still shoot the old girl on occasion, but my shouder surgery keeps the 12 ga away from mE !! hAVE TO EXUSE ME MY FRIENDS AND i AR HAVINFG A WEE DRAM OF THE LIQUID THAT MADE SCOTTLAND FAMOUS!!

[Jim Thynne]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Ivory Beads will be recognized as a really big part of collecting history. Too bad you didn't have a presence on the East Coast. Congratulations from another "80" guy.

Thanks Bill!

[Jim Thynne]

Originally Posted by Jim Thynne

Still kicking at 84 and still involved in the shotgun world. I thought that someone out there would remember me!! Howdy from Mohave Valley Arizona. Great trap and skeet fields up the road! My phone # is 714-501 4510... Jim

I love all of you guys, It was a great time. I started at age 14 with my first Parker and the 22 of this month I will be 84. A friend of mine and I have been sampling his Scotch beverage along with cigars, so spelling may be out of order. What a great ride 70 years with Parkers foxes and Smiths. Thank you for those that did business with Jerry and myself........ It wa fun!

[John Allen]

Jim, Don Criswell introduced us at the old Las Vegas show. We did a little gun trading when I had my shop in Nashville. Good to hear you are doing well and still shooting. John Allen

[Jim Thynne]

Originally Posted by John Allen

Jim, Don Criswell introduced us at the old Las Vegas show. We did a little gun trading when I had my shop in Nashville. Good to hear you are doing well and still shooting. John Allen

Good Lord!! How are you John. I do miss those times. I have a few Parkers in the safe, but got into high grade Belgium doubles and have a number of the sidelock guns by various makers Le beau etc! The workmanship is second to none an the prices are tempting!!

[Jim Thynne]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

Good to hear from you, Jim!! I just turned 80 last month. I know for sure I got a 16-gauge SP-Grade A.H. Fox and a 28-gauge Superposed from you and Jerry at Las Vegas shows. Have always wished you had been more emphatic about the rarity of the Ithaca Lefever A-Grade .410-bore you had there one year!!

Dave is that the SPR16? I got that gun from a very famous collection, if that is the gun. I believe it is the only 16 SPR ever made!

[Jim Thynne]

So many memories and so many old friends, I wish the Vegas Show would get back to the basics, It was my favorite!!

[todd allen]

Hi Jim. I will never forget having dinner with you just off the Las Vegas Strip, having a show and tell in their parking lot, Remember the 32" Runge-Del Greco A1 special Trap Gun? Also the 2 barrel set DHE "Doctor's Gun.
Remember Bob Sanchez's pigeon ring in Corona? There's a lot of memories out there.
We lived thru some golden years! We'll live out this season of life, and meet on the other side.