The Guns We Own - Page 4 - Aircraft of World War II

lucanus · 08-24-2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Guns owned: 0
Number of people nearby with guns: 0
Likely number of times being held up at gunpoint: 0
Number of policemen killed in this area in 30 years: 1
Chances of getting robbed: .001%
Reasons to buy a gun: 0

Clave

Guns owned: 5
Number of people nearby with guns: not worried about it
Likely number of times being held up at gunpoint: better than even
Number of policemen killed in this area in 30 years: more than 1
Chances of getting robbed: .5%
Reasons to buy a gun: self defense, keep those dang squirrels off the birdfeeder,
the list is endless....

But then remember that I am just a country boy from Texas...who see
the world a bit different than you

Screaming Eagle · 08-25-2007, 07:07 AM

erich, how do you come upon some fine pieces? (I especially love the bazooka!)

Erich · 08-25-2007, 01:02 PM

SE well they were vet acquirements except for the Bazooka.

I will tell all of you the story in brief form. I was in the 6th grade ....... (man that seems like an eternity ago). One day my dad and I were driving south of town, crossed the great Rogue river heading to the only sporting goods shop in the small town - at the time. this was back in 1964. What was in place at the front of the shop for at least a year were two huge and had to be at least 15 feet in length, two big aluminum fake fishing lures side by side and what I had noticed during the month was something dark with a type of shield stuck underneath the lures. Well dad had to pick up the latest fishing gadgets for a trip to the high lakes so he went in and I got real curious............WHOA........

i could not believe my eyes. i went in and asked the owner behind the front high counter and he came out and pulled the thing out, it was dusty, cobwebs on the shield and spiders down the barrel, he told me it had been sitting under those big boy lures for 2 years and no-one had an interest in seeing it except for little ol me. He then proceeded to tell me it was $ 20.00 bucks. I of course knew exactly what the "thing" was and pleaded with my dad on the spot. Dad begrudginly said where are you going to put it ? ......in your bedroom or in the garage ? let me worry about that pop. he forked over a 20.00 dollar bill extra to the guy, the owner just smiled and shook his head as we tried almost in vain to cram that long sucker through the back and out the side windows of my dads yellow Ford Falcon.

life is funny ........ ~ the shield is Wehrmacht grey and the barrel is green, have been told this was in service on the Finnish/northern front and taken after war by the Finns who re-painted it green and put an SA marking on the barrel.

R-2800 · 08-26-2007, 10:06 PM

You are so lucky!!!

Screaming Eagle · 08-26-2007, 10:44 PM

wow, times were alot simpler back then erich, good find!

ccheese · 08-27-2007, 08:34 AM

They had a home invasion on the next block over from me, over the week-
end. Some dude broke into a ladie's house by cutting a rear screen and
climbing in. This was at 0210.... and she was still up. He attacked her
with a night-stick, and she drilled him twice. Once right
through the heart and again between the upper lip and the bottom of
the nose. The ME sez he was dead before his knees buckled.

She's 71, and the widow of a retired police officer. She used his old
police .38 revolver. The paper said, "No charges will be filed".

Good girl !!

Charles

Erich · 08-27-2007, 09:19 AM

Har har...............what a frickin idiot. we have had the same thing here several times, though we have a monstrous survival contingent that resides in our Platonic sphere Charles, so a good portion of our elderly population is well armed.

ccheese · 08-27-2007, 09:25 AM

Eric: I think the moral of this story is, "never bring a night stick to a gun
fight".....

Charles

Erich · 08-27-2007, 09:28 AM

or simply "leave other folks property alone" ............

E ~

SoD Stitch · 08-27-2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erich

or simply "leave other folks property alone" ............

E ~

" . . . . and stay outta their house!"

Sweet! That guy got what he deserved; I'm glad no charges were filed.

Now, out here in CA, it would be a different story; the poor old homeowner who was just defending his/her property (and self) would probably go to jail for "violating" the criminals "rights". What rights?!?!?!?!?! The guy lost his rights as soon as he put a foot through the window!

mkloby · 08-27-2007, 08:44 PM

Gotta be an idiot to invade someone's home in the south. You might as well knock on someone's front door and ask them to shoot you.

Aussie1001 · 08-29-2007, 01:54 AM

not here you would probably get done for murder if you nailed him and torture if you didn't....
Not sure though......
Erich very interested to see that, dad has something a little more modern. (he is an arms collector and has over 120 guns as well as other assorted arms and ammunition. Among the prizes as i see it are a Boys anti tank rifle, an AR 10 assult rifle, a Luger and every type of Lee-Enfield from the 1 right through to the 5. Also has numerous mausers. My guns include a little Brno 22 mk 1 and a 12gauge that i use for clay target shooting....

Screaming Eagle · 08-29-2007, 02:22 AM

that sounds good aussie. and I'm glad that home invader got what he deserved.

Magister · 04-12-2009, 03:20 PM

I have a small collection.

Glock 27

Glock 35

Ruger SP101 2-1/2" .357 Magnum

Ruger Redhawk, 7-1/2" Barrel, Stainless in .44 Magnum

Ruger Number 1 in .338 Wichester Magnum

Remington 870 Express Super Mag Turkey Synthetic

Marlin bolt action .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

Bushmaster A2 Target

Springfield M1A Standard Loaded Stainless

mkloby · 04-12-2009, 03:39 PM

Nice magister - I like the revolvers!

08-25-2007, 07:07 AM	#47
Screaming Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,626	erich, how do you come upon some fine pieces? (I especially love the bazooka!) __________________ "Success is nothing more than taking advantage of an opportunity." - Hitman! - The Technical Guide for the Independent Contractor.

08-25-2007, 01:02 PM	#48
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 11,111	SE well they were vet acquirements except for the Bazooka. I will tell all of you the story in brief form. I was in the 6th grade ....... (man that seems like an eternity ago). One day my dad and I were driving south of town, crossed the great Rogue river heading to the only sporting goods shop in the small town - at the time. this was back in 1964. What was in place at the front of the shop for at least a year were two huge and had to be at least 15 feet in length, two big aluminum fake fishing lures side by side and what I had noticed during the month was something dark with a type of shield stuck underneath the lures. Well dad had to pick up the latest fishing gadgets for a trip to the high lakes so he went in and I got real curious............WHOA........ i could not believe my eyes. i went in and asked the owner behind the front high counter and he came out and pulled the thing out, it was dusty, cobwebs on the shield and spiders down the barrel, he told me it had been sitting under those big boy lures for 2 years and no-one had an interest in seeing it except for little ol me. He then proceeded to tell me it was $ 20.00 bucks. I of course knew exactly what the "thing" was and pleaded with my dad on the spot. Dad begrudginly said where are you going to put it ? ......in your bedroom or in the garage ? let me worry about that pop. he forked over a 20.00 dollar bill extra to the guy, the owner just smiled and shook his head as we tried almost in vain to cram that long sucker through the back and out the side windows of my dads yellow Ford Falcon. life is funny ........ ~ the shield is Wehrmacht grey and the barrel is green, have been told this was in service on the Finnish/northern front and taken after war by the Finns who re-painted it green and put an SA marking on the barrel. __________________ Rip it up !

08-26-2007, 10:06 PM	#49
R-2800 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 541	You are so lucky!!! __________________ www.airvictorymuseum.org "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us... they can't get away this time." V-DUB!!!!!!! My 71 Beetle is now.....in two pieces....

08-26-2007, 10:44 PM	#50
Screaming Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,626	wow, times were alot simpler back then erich, good find! __________________ "Success is nothing more than taking advantage of an opportunity." - Hitman! - The Technical Guide for the Independent Contractor.

08-27-2007, 08:34 AM	#51
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,988	They had a home invasion on the next block over from me, over the week- end. Some dude broke into a ladie's house by cutting a rear screen and climbing in. This was at 0210.... and she was still up. He attacked her with a night-stick, and she drilled him twice. Once right through the heart and again between the upper lip and the bottom of the nose. The ME sez he was dead before his knees buckled. She's 71, and the widow of a retired police officer. She used his old police .38 revolver. The paper said, "No charges will be filed". Good girl !! Charles __________________ Good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night, only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

08-27-2007, 09:19 AM	#52
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 11,111	Har har...............what a frickin idiot. we have had the same thing here several times, though we have a monstrous survival contingent that resides in our Platonic sphere Charles, so a good portion of our elderly population is well armed. __________________ Rip it up !

08-27-2007, 09:25 AM	#53
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,988	Eric: I think the moral of this story is, "never bring a night stick to a gun fight"..... Charles __________________ Good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night, only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

08-27-2007, 09:28 AM	#54
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 11,111	or simply "leave other folks property alone" ............ E ~ __________________ Rip it up !

08-27-2007, 08:44 PM	#56
mkloby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,562	Gotta be an idiot to invade someone's home in the south. You might as well knock on someone's front door and ask them to shoot you. __________________ If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines

08-29-2007, 01:54 AM	#57
Aussie1001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland- Australia Posts: 917	not here you would probably get done for murder if you nailed him and torture if you didn't.... Not sure though...... Erich very interested to see that, dad has something a little more modern. (he is an arms collector and has over 120 guns as well as other assorted arms and ammunition. Among the prizes as i see it are a Boys anti tank rifle, an AR 10 assult rifle, a Luger and every type of Lee-Enfield from the 1 right through to the 5. Also has numerous mausers. My guns include a little Brno 22 mk 1 and a 12gauge that i use for clay target shooting.... __________________ 98% Of teens surround their minds with rap. If you're part of the 2% that stayed with rock, put this on your signature I am also one of the 2% who does not own a myspace account.... DEFY THE SYSTEM

08-29-2007, 02:22 AM	#58
Screaming Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,626	that sounds good aussie. and I'm glad that home invader got what he deserved. __________________ "Success is nothing more than taking advantage of an opportunity." - Hitman! - The Technical Guide for the Independent Contractor.

04-12-2009, 03:20 PM	#59
Magister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 183	I have a small collection. Glock 27 Glock 35 Ruger SP101 2-1/2" .357 Magnum Ruger Redhawk, 7-1/2" Barrel, Stainless in .44 Magnum Ruger Number 1 in .338 Wichester Magnum Remington 870 Express Super Mag Turkey Synthetic Marlin bolt action .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Bushmaster A2 Target Springfield M1A Standard Loaded Stainless __________________ MAGISTER

04-12-2009, 03:39 PM	#60
mkloby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,562	Nice magister - I like the revolvers! __________________ If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines

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