Posted: 12/4/2005 5:27:07 AM EDT
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I finally found a place to host files, so I figured I'd take this opportunity to post a family pic. Left to right we have a Syracuse Arms Hollenbeck, double barrel damascus 12 guage, Russian M-44 7.62 x 54, Ruger 10/22, custom made .30 cal cap lock muzzle loader, Bushmaster M4-A2, A ruger P-94, 9mm, Ruger P-90DC, .45 acp and Bulgarian Makarov. The little muzzle loader is what started it all. My father built it for me in about 1968 when I was all of 6 years old. It's got a Marlin .22 hex barrel which he rifled out to .30 cal. Believe it or not, I won matches against men with this thing as early as 11 and 12. My Dad told me he got a kick out of the reactions of other competitors after being beaten by a little kid with what appeared to be a toy. They didn't have junior matches at that point and it wasn't until I was in my teens that they did. By that time I had a gorgeous custom made flintlock Kentucky long rifle and man I wish I still had it! My Dad and I cleaned up at the state matches in Sanford, Florida 1978 and it's a memory I'll never let go of. Anyway, kudos to my Father for indoctrinating me into shooting sports and giving me a gift that would last a lifetime.  Well, this was a test and the picture link didn't work so moderator feel free to flame the whole thing. |
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