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09-17-2009, 01:19 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Paul,
Very nice picture. Tell us more about the gun. Derrick |
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09-17-2009, 01:24 PM | #4 | ||||||
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I will describe the gun for you guys. "Not an ugly gun".
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09-17-2009, 02:01 PM | #5 | ||||||
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I've owned the gun for 11 years, and this is the first time I've ever shot it. I did letter the gun last year. It states, the gun was ordered by E K Tryon Co. in Phil. Pa. on Jan 11, 1912 and shipped on March 21, 1913. It was sent to the Augest Leady Co. in Indianapolis, IN. Order book #85 lists it as an AHE hammerless , 16ga. with 28" damascus barrels choked RH cyl , LH mod. The order specified engrave pistol grip shield M W Kelly. The price was $225.00
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09-17-2009, 02:30 PM | #6 | ||||||
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My my what an outstanding gun and yes here in Connecticut they are considered song birds also. I wonder what song #8 shot sings?
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09-17-2009, 03:25 PM | #7 | ||||||
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It sings the old Prince lyrics "...this is what it sounds like when doves cry."
(You guys do know who Prince is...right ?) BTW: That is an amazing gun ! How many of those RST 2 1/2" beauties did it take to down those birds ? |
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09-17-2009, 03:28 PM | #8 | ||||||
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John,
That's not something you ask a man about doves, if he wants to tell you he'll tell you. *wink* Destry
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09-17-2009, 03:31 PM | #9 | ||||||
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I'm sure he did better than my score on doves this year (only one hunt): Two empty shells, no birds in the game bag !
They are humbling...to say the least. |
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09-17-2009, 03:41 PM | #10 | ||||||
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