under the pad

[Bill Jolliff]

Several years ago, I bought a Winchester model 61 .22 pump rifle made in the mid 1930's.

I pulled off the butt plate and found several locks of very fine redish blond hair wrapped in a 1936 era Denver Post newspaper and a 1936 series $1 bill (silver certificate).

Put them back in the gun. I still have the gun.

[Mark Kircher]

I recently purchased a 1913 12 bore Trojan with a misfitted DHBP - when I removed it I found information on previous owner.

I was able to learn he was a USMC vet who served on Iwo Jima with the 2nd 155mm Howitzer Battalion. He survived the war and passed away in 2012 and I ended up with his Parker. I would like to have shook his hand, said thank you, and bought him a cold beverage. Maybe in the next life.
FRANK J. CEBULY SR. U.S.M.C.