OT; Fun idea for the grandkids!

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:44 am

I had a playing card that John Wesley Hardin Had shot holes in in 1895 to advertise the grand opening of his Wigwam Saloon in El Paso. He shot them at 5 to 10 paces and signed them or put his initials on them. He gave them away as a promotional gimmick. My son had seen the card when he was little and said why don't we shoot some cards for his kids. I told him we would try it. I lucked out and did pretty good at 10 paces. He ask me to frame them up to put in their room and this is how they turned out. I put the cards, photo of the rig I used, and a small shot of me at the ranch where we did the shooting. The background is a leather like material. The grand kids loved it and like showing it off to the neighborhood kids. I never thought it would be that big of deal. The oldest boy is now reading a book on Hardin. I had to sell the original card to help buy a new house a long time ago and have not regretted it. I just thought y'all might want to try something like this for your grand kids or children. It was fun.

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:21 pm

That is nifty.

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:41 pm

thats excalent thanks for the information

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:26 pm

I know what I am gonna do this weekend.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:07 pm

It was kinda amusing that my son hit the first card all three shots, then missed the next 9. We need to work on his six gunning. I told him to take that first card and frame it. It may be awhile before he does that again.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:37 pm

Very cool!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:34 pm

That's way cool. something the grandkids would really cherish.

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