Question on the challege rules

[Bill Murphy]

OK, our very close friend, Mr. Skeuse, must admit that his gun was made under contract by a company in Japan, through Winchester. This is a bit different from a gun that was made in the Marlin factory by the owners of the L.C. Smith name. I don't see much harm in letting someone use a 1971 Smith in the Challenge. It is a real Smith, made in the Marlin factory. I see a bit of a problem with the use of Parker Repros. The Skeuse company has no connection with the original Parker or Remington company or factory. The CSMC Fox is a real Fox and should be welcomed in the Parker-Fox competition at the Northeast Shoot.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I don't see much harm in letting someone use a 1971 Smith in the Challenge.................. I see a bit of a problem with the use of Parker Repros. The Skeuse company has no connection with the original Parker or Remington company or factory. The CSMC Fox is a real Fox and should be welcomed in the Parker-Fox competition at the Northeast Shoot.

Man I'm sorry Bill but I just had to bite on that statement.
1)What is the harm with letting someone use a repro? Do they shoot better?
2)Tony Galazan has no connection to the original Fox factory. They may be licensed but he didn't work there or own it then.
3) In my opinion the CSMC is not a real Fox. Its gorgeous, but it is not an original Fox.