Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
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Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
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
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
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
THE " GEORGE PARKER " OF CHARLIE ASKINS FAME ??
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
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
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
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Cool!
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Real history! Thanks for sharing.
Sincerely,
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
That's a rich heritage worth remembering and sharing!
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Thanks for posting the great photos!
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Very Kewl pics and history. thanks so much for sharing
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
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.
agents now. Maurice - pardon me- Harry I'll bet was one tough hombre.
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Just a old photo I found in my grandpas stuff. Think it was about 1900. A shooting club.
Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Love those old photos and the history they preserve. 1886.
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
I really like Old photos, especially ones with Levers in 'em. Great stories too.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Great photos and stories, Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Jason & Bill,
With photos and stories like that, there ain't no need for magazines That was good reading. Thanks-------------------Sixgun
With photos and stories like that, there ain't no need for magazines That was good reading. Thanks-------------------Sixgun
Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Someone needs to collect these old photos
and put them in a book....
neat stuff
thanks....
and put them in a book....
neat stuff
thanks....
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Thanks Guys!!
I'll have to get the rest of my old photos scanned.
jb
I'll have to get the rest of my old photos scanned.
jb
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Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Thanks for sharing the pics with us 2ndovc ! That's some great family history there.
Re: Old photo of my Grandfather and leverguns.
Great pictures indeed.
Reminds me, I need to get busy scanning the
old ones I have of family members.
Reminds me, I need to get busy scanning the
old ones I have of family members.