Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.

[2ndovc]

This photo was taken in the late '20s while my Grandfather was on the Border Patrol in AZ.
He's on the right with the Savage 99.
His partner is on the left packin' the Winchester. His name was George Parker.

The lower photo was taken many years later on a fishing trip to one of the Lake Erie
islands.

I love these photos. Days gone by



jb

[Terry Murbach]

THE " GEORGE PARKER " OF CHARLIE ASKINS FAME ??

[2ndovc]

I believe so. My Dad has a letter from Col. Askins that he sent to my Grandfather. I'll see if I can find it.

My Grandfather's name was Maurice Burge but he always went by the name Harry. My Grandmother was
the only one that called him Maurice.

Most of the stories of Grandpa and George have been told to me through my Dad and
his brothers. But Grandpa had nothing but respect and admiration for George. I have another
photo of George arond here and have a a large Belgian top break revolver that he'd given to my
my Grandfather.
I also have a 7mm bullet that Grandpa picked up after a shoot out in one of those border towns.
It had passed through one of the locals and was lying in the dirt street.

I'd love to know more about Geroge and my Grandfather during those days on the Border Patrol.
I know he packed a S&W 1917 .45ACP during his time there. The rifle he purchased on his own. Don't
know the caliber. He didn't keep that one. The revolver was stolen from my uncle's home.
Fortunately my Dad had most of his guns whitch i now have. His favorite was a Winchester Model 70 in 250-3000.



jb

[O.S.O.K.]

Cool!

[Hobie]

Real history! Thanks for sharing.

[86er]

That's a rich heritage worth remembering and sharing!

[Rod WMG]

Thanks for posting the great photos!

Do you know the jackass' name?

[rjohns94]

Very Kewl pics and history. thanks so much for sharing

[airedaleman]

Thanks for sharing with us! Border Patrol in the 20's? Bet your grandfather didn't have to put with the PC BS inflicted on the
agents now. Maurice - pardon me- Harry I'll bet was one tough hombre.

[Ysabel Kid]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing this!

[bogus bill]

Just a old photo I found in my grandpas stuff. Think it was about 1900. A shooting club.

[1886]

Love those old photos and the history they preserve. 1886.

[greasy dan]

I really like Old photos, especially ones with Levers in 'em. Great stories too.
Thanks for posting.

[dr walker]

Great photos and stories, Thanks for sharing.

[Sixgun]

Jason & Bill,
With photos and stories like that, there ain't no need for magazines That was good reading. Thanks-------------------Sixgun

[RIHMFIRE]

Someone needs to collect these old photos
and put them in a book....
neat stuff
thanks....

[2ndovc]

Thanks Guys!!

I'll have to get the rest of my old photos scanned.

jb

[SmokeEater2]

Thanks for sharing the pics with us 2ndovc ! That's some great family history there.

[cshold]

Great pictures indeed.

Reminds me, I need to get busy scanning the
old ones I have of family members.

[TedH]

Very cool!