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OF
REPARTMENT THE 1789 TREASURY
THE
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20220
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY
MAY 8 1972
Dear Mr. Spenceley:
Your letter of March 27, 1972, to President Nixon
with an enclosed questionnaire concerning various aspects
of the gun control issue has been referred to this office
for reply. Since your questionnaire invites additional
comments but provides only limited space for this purpose,
I have prepared the attached memorandum which sets forth
the views of the Administration on the specific questions
you ask.
This Administration's policy toward gun control
has been continuously and consistently announced since
the days of the 1968 campaign; gun control is basically
a question for state and local governments. The degree
of control over firearms should be decided by the demo-
cratic process in local jurisdictions. The proper role
for the Federal government is to prohibit transactions
in interstate commerce which violate state and local
laws. This is the basic thrust of the Gun Control Act
of 1968 and continues to be the proper Federal response.
In the future we hope to have some suggestions for the
Congress to make things tougher on the criminal, and
less burdensome to honest citizens.
Sincerely yours,
William L. Dickey
Mr. James Spenceley
President, Sportsmen's Alliance
of Michigan
429 North Pine Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Enclosure
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
MEMORANDUM
1. Do you believe that private ownership of handguns should
be prohibited?
No. A total ban on handguns, which would necessarily
include confiscation of those already privately owned, would
be impractical, undesirable, and probably unconstitutional.
2. Do you believe that the private ownership of rifles and
shotguns should be prohibited?
No. For same reasons set forth in answer to Question 1.
3. Do you believe that all handguns should be registered
by the federal government?
No. This is a question for state and local governments.
The problems of New York City are not the problems of Montana
or Idaho. Blanket Federal registration would ignore these
vast differences.
4. Do you believe that all rifles and shotguns should be
registered by the federal government?
No. For same reasons set forth in answer to Question 3.
5. Do you believe that the owners of handguns should be
licensed by the federal government?
No. Licensing of owners of handguns is a matter for state
and local governments. National legislation further restricting
firearms ownership and non-criminal use would be oppressive
of the rights of citizens and violative of concepts of
federalism.
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6. Do you believe that the owners of rifles and shotguns
should be licensed by the federal government?
No. The same considerations mentioned in the answer to
Question 5 apply here.
7. Would you support repeal of the restrictions on the sale
of ammunition imposed by the Federal Gun Control Act of
1968?
No. However, the ammunition recordkeeping requirements
have proved burdensome and of little value for law enforcement
purposes.
8. Would you support repeal of the restrictions on the sale
of commercially manufactured black powder imposed by the
Organized Crime Control Act of 1970?
No. Black powder is defined and classified as an explosive
by other Federal agencies, the military, by the Institute of
Makers of Explosives, and other authorities in the explosives
field.
9. Do you believe in additional mandatory sentences for those
found guilty of crimes of violence while in personal
possession of firearms or explosives?
No. Section 924(c) of Title 18, United States Code,
already provides stringent mandatory penalties for persons
using a firearm to commit a felony which may be prosecuted in
a court of the United States, and for persons carrying a fire-
arm unlawfully during the commission of a felony which may be
prosecuted in a court of the United States. Each state should
decide for itself whether to have its own mandatory sentences.
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10. Do you believe that the Second Amendment to the Federal
Constitution is relevant to our present-day society?
Yes, every provision of the Federal Constitution is
relevant to present-day society.
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REVIEW and OUTLOOK
wall Street
Understanding Gun Control
gownal. 1972
The impressive and puzzling aspect
est common sense. The real resist-
of the gun control issue is the vehem-
ance comes from the redoubts of bed-
ence of the opposition. Our current se-
rock America, which sees gun control
ries on guns has drawn reams of pro-
as another symptom of encroachment
testing letters, a few of which are
by a new culture.
printed alongside.
Thus to the opponents of controls,
Yet in fact nothing especially dras-
what is at stake is not merely the im-
tic or threatening is being advocated,
mediate proposals but an entire moral
least of all by our news writers, who
universe. To understand the broader
are merely reporting what is abroad in
relationships, take a hypothetical ex-
the land. In the real world, gun control
ample of two women threatened with
advocates are pressing things as innoc-
rape, or even merely with mugging.
uous as a federal law banning the im-
The first cooly calculates the risks,
portation of parts for cheap handguns
and quite logically decides that there is
that cannot be legally imported whole.
more to be-lost than gained- by resist-
The most sweeping serious proposals
ing. The second instinctively grabs a
concern requiring permits for hand-
gun and kills the brute. Which woman
guns, a system some cities have lived
do you admire?
with for many years.
We find this no easy question. The
Such proposals strike us as merely
older American culture of course ad-
sensible, though we doubt that they
mires the second woman, and the
would accomplish any miracles. It's
broader moral outlook this answer con-
hard for us to believe better gun laws
notes has been responsible for much of
would have made much difference, for
the American achievement. It's more
example, to anyone as highly moti-
than a joke when the bumper stickers
vated as Arthur Bremer must have
say the West was not won with a regis-
been if the charges against him are
tered gun. Yet the new and spreading
true. And with some 30 million hand-
culture comes much closer to admiring
guns already loose in the nation, it will
the first woman, even, depending on
be a long time before such guns be-
the details, to looking on the second
come rare enough to add to anyone's
with some revulsion. And gun control
peace of mind. Yet even if controls
seems, at least to its opponents, to leg-
merely slowed the growth in gun num-
islate this more cosmopolitan moral
bers they would prevent many sense-
outlook.
less accidents, and even if the immedi-
This comes at a time when the
ate results are not dramatic you have
moral leadership of cosmopolitan
to start sometime.
America is increasingly suspect. Its
We doubt even more, though, that
leadership is under assault on a whole
requiring permits for handguns would
range of issues: school busing, abor-
do anyone any harm. A few target
tion, law and order, patriotism. Even
shooters would need to go to the
when cosmopolitan Americans have
trouble of registering, but the number
been right in their judgments, which is
of handgun target shooters is minus-
scarcely all the time, they have too
cule. An ordinary home owner would
often been careless of the complexi-
not legally be able to have a pistol for
ties, contemptuous about the views of
protection, but handguns at home
others, and willing to advocate mea-
seem to be a greater danger to the in-
sures of dubious effectiveness at great
nocent than to anyone else.
cost to other Americans and no cost to
So why do such essentially modest
themselves. Gun control, to its oppo-
proposals stir such sharp passions?
nents, is another issue that fits the pat-
That question is probably the key to
tern perfectly.
understanding the issue, and perhaps
While we sympathize with much of
to unlocking the political deadlock that
this feeling, we-think this is one issue
has thwarted most efforts at stronger
where cosmopolitan America happens
controls.
to be right. The public opinion poll data
Even without resort to pop psychia-
showing heavy support for strong con-
try, certain explanations are obvious.
trols suggests that a lot of other people
Anyone who feels strongly enough to
normally suspicious of the cosmopoli-
want a gun for protection is likely to
tan culture agree with it in this partic-
feel strongly about proposals to take it
ular. In short, the case for stronger
away. Even though statistics suggest
controls can be separated from the
you are more likely to be hurt in a gun
broader clash of moral universes.
accident than by an intruder, it is not
We suspect that this separation is
entirely irrational to prefer the risk
crucial to draining some of the passion
over which you have greater control,
from the issue, and to overcoming the
and suggestions to the contrary are
political roadblocks such passion cre-
likely to be resented.
ates. Thus the proponents of controls
There is a less obvious explanation,
could help matters by recognizing the
though, that we think is highly impor-
broader implications, by going out of
tant. Gun control is another issue that
their way to avoid suggesting that
has been wrapped up in our society's
their adversaries are mental or moral
cultural divisions. The real pressure
degenerates, and by scrubbing from
for gun control comes from cosmopoli-
their arguments all overtones of cul-
tan America, which sees it as the plain-
tural conquest.
PRESERVATION COPY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
GUN CONTROL
Q:
Sir: Do you share Pat Gray's view on the registration and
licensing of handguns in the United States?
sure I am
A:
Well, I am not fully conversant with his views; but he has
my increasing
1
always had my esteem and respect; and is daing an excellent job.
On the matter of gun control, at the federal level, I believe I
expressed myself several weeks back; I will support and sign
legislation specifically directed to control the use of those cheap
shoddily made, often imported and unsafe handguns -- referred to
:
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as Saturday Night Specials, the ones so commonly associated with
urban crime. That is our present position.
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However, keeping in mind that our
objective is to keep these guns out
of the hands of criminals we want
to be sure that the law we create
will not punish thinocent lawbidding
sportsman and citizen. A law that
punishes txbroxsxex Xxlxxx xkoxxxxxt the inocent,
those who commit no crime, serves
no purpose.
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GUN CONTROL
This Administration has consistently supported effective
enforcement of the Gun Control Act of 1968. This law
provides for:
(1) Federal licensing of all firearms importers,
manufacturers, and dealers.
(2) Outlawing the mail order purchase of firearms
and ammunition, as well as any sale of handguns
or handgun ammunition to minors.
(3) Severely taxing the manufacture or transfer, and
require the registration of, any firearms other
than traditional rifles, shotguns, and pistols (i.e.
machine guns, sawed off shotguns, and rifles, and
other more sophisticated weapons).
(4) Outlawing the receipt, possession or transportation
of any firearms by: convicted felons, mental
incompetents, drug addicts, dishonorably discharged
veterans, fugitives from justice, and aliens who are
illegally in this country.
(5) Prohibiting transactions in interstate commerce
which violate state and local laws.
To strengthen enforcement of the Gun Control Act, this
Administration, just six weeks ago, upgraded the Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms unit which has enforcement jurisdiction
from a Division of the IRS to a full fledged law enforcement
agency of equal status as, for example, the Secret Service. This
new agency has been placed, effective July 1, under the direct
supervision of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Enforce-
ment.
Over the past two years, the Administration has worked with the
Congress on ways to eliminate cheap handguns. As I mentioned
before, a fuller report on the specific studies which have been
undertaken to develop methods of controlling these guns can be
obtained from the Treasury Department.
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Treasury,
NRA Attack
Gun Measure
United Press International
The National Rifle Asso-
ciation said yesterday that
proposed legislation to
greatly tighten gun controls
would drastically increase
local government costs and
swamp the already over-
loaded judicial system.
Maxwell E. Rich, execu-
tive vice president of the
NRA, told a House Judiciary
subcommittee the NRA sup-
ports legislation to crack
down on illegal use of weap-
ons, but "to think that crimi-
nals would register their
firearms defies logic."
Assistant Treasury Secre-
tary Eugene T. Rossides,
giving the official adminis-
tration position on gun con-
trol, joined the NRA in con-
tending that registration
and licensing of firearms
should be left to state and
local governments.
"If we were to establish
broad federal authority in
this area, we would also cre-
ate the need for a national
police force for enforce-
ment, and that is a concept
we strongly oppose." Ros-
sides said.
The controls the House
group is considering would
be much stiffer. The bill
proposed by the House Judi-
ciary Committee chairman
Rep. Emanuel Celler (D-
N.Y.) would require registra-
tion of all firearms and li-
censing of all gun owners. It
would prohibit sale of hand-
guns to anyone except po-
lice departments, gun clubs
and other authorized organi-
zations such as the military.
PRESERVATION COPY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
JUL 14 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: John D. Ehrlichman
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs
SUBJECT: Federal Law Enforcement Assistance to Philadelphia
A commitment has been made to Mayor Rizzo to provide substantia!
federal assistance to law enforcement in Philadelphia. The city has
applied for a discretionary grant in the amount of $15.6 million to
hire 900 additional policemen and purchase new cars.
In previous memoranda and discussions, I have outlined some
of the difficulties we have with that proposal as presently written.
A meeting has been arranged for 2 p.m. on Monday, July 17, at
which Mr. Krogh and I, together with two members of my staff, will meet
with Mayor Rizzo and Managing Director Hillel Levinson. The suggested
strategy for that meeting is outlined below:
1. It will be stressed to the Mayor, as it has been in the past,
that a resolution of the relationship between Philadelphiaand the
state regarding control of the Philadelphia Regional Criminal Justice
Planning Council must be pursued as the most productive ways of
assuring that the city's share of Pennsylvania's block grant funds
(approximately $6 million this year) will be allocated in response
to the city's own priorities. Attached to this memorandum is a
letter from me to Governort Shapp urging a resolution of the matter.
We will seek Mayor Rizzo's concurrence in the letter at the meeting
on Monday.
2. LEAA, using discretionary funds, will deliver over the
next four or five months, up to $4 million to the City of Philadelphia
for four separate high-crime area projects, subject to approvable
applications. These will be projects involving additional police and
cars, consistent with the pending application. Two of the
projects would be funded with FY 72 money, two with FY 73 money.
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3. Concurrently, we will establish in Philadelphia a
Crime Analysis Team, similar to those currently working in the
eight Impact Cities, in order to lay the foundation for additional
LEAA funding, both discretionary and block grant. This team will
emphasize the crime-specific planning which has been assigned the
top priority by LEAA in the Impact Cities. We would expect the CAT
to report no later than December 1, 1972.
4. We will assist in the restructuring of the regional
planning council SO that it will be more responsive to Mayor Rizzo's
priorities and in the development of a Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council, such as that now operating in New York City, Chicago and
other major cities.
-
I believe you are aware of the litigation involving minority
hiring practices in Philadelphia. The court has held that new hirings
and promotions must be on the basis of one minority person for every
two whites hired or promoted by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Mayor Rizzo has been quoted as saying that he will hire or promote
no employees under that formula and that the court must take the
responsibility for the 40 officers Philadelphia loses each month
through attrition. This problem must be addressed at the meeting
on Monday.
Mayor Rizzo's principal concern pertains to additional
patrolmen and police cars. It should be noted, however, that significant
assistance in other aspects of the criminal justice system have been
and will continue to be made available to him. We have already
announced a $1 million narcotics diversionary project, under Dr. Jaffe's
direction. A hundred thousand dollar project of the Office of Drug
Abuse Law Enforcement has been announced. Both projects are funded
by LEAA. In addition, our Philadelphia Regional Office has earmarked
$450,000 in Part E (Corrections) funds specifically for correctional
improvement in Philadelphia.
It is my intention to convey to the Mayor a sincere and
earnest desire to fulfill our commitments, consistent with the situation
in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and subject only to the restraints
imposed by our statute. I am hopeful that the suggestions outlined
here will meet with his approval.
JERRIS LEONARD
Administrator
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM TO: JOHN ERHLICHMAN
MIKE BALZANO
FROM:
PAT BUCHANAN
As you can see, we have a small problem :here on
the gun control issue.
Buchanan
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July 18, 1972
(dict. July 17)
Mr. Pat Buchanan
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Pat:
You will recollect the time that I took you to see Hal Glassen in
New York, who, at that time, was President of the National Rifle Association,
on the subjec t of persuading the NRA to endorse the President for election in
1968. You will further recollect that they did, and that shortly thereafter the
President made a statement that he didn't own any guns and wasn't a sportsman,
etc., obviously trying to pick up the votes on the other side.
This wasn't very smart because we had pictures in the files of the
NRA of the President receiving a gun at a special presentation at an NRA banquet.
Also, the million NRA members and the 17 million licensed hunters in the United
States are pretty gutsy fellows, and they don't like to be double crossed when
they have done something they never did before. So, I think the President more
or less destroyed much of the benefit of the endorsement he received.
Now the NRA Executive Committee, of which I am a member, met
this last week-end in Washington--incidentally, I wanted to get in touch with
you SO that we could have that long delayed dinner, but in between meetings
Nackey and I had to go to Philadelphia to see Frank Rizzo, and SO once again
we were deprived of the privilege of that date.
At any rate, attached is the latest statement by the NRA against
the Bayh Bill. As you can see, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it--we are
"agin" it. With McGovern urging more legislation, and his vice president putting
out statements that sound good to those sportsmen who might be gullible to
swallow them, it seems to me the right and politically practical position for
the administration would be to not only urge no more gun legislation, but to
strongly oppose the Bayh Bill.
This statement by the NRA Executive Committee as you will see is
now the policy of the NRA and supercedes any statement made by any officer or
anybody else. Some of the directors seemed to feel that some of the staff of the
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Mr. Pat Buchanan
July 18, 1972
Page 2
White House with whom they were dealing got the impression that the NRA was not
against the Bayh Bill; the NRA is 100% against the Bayh Bill.
I hope that you will put this idea across to the President in very clear
terms.
Regards,
Bill
William Loeb
President
WL/Mrs. J. Tancrede
Encl.
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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Statement on Bayh Bill
The National Rifle Association is compelled in good conscience to
oppose the Bayh Bill, S. 2507, because it has been misrepresented to the
American public and in reality represents a long and dangerous step toward
disarming law-abiding American citizens at all levels of our society.
The Bayh Bill has been described by its supporters as merely a
measure to outlaw so-called "Saturday Nigh Specials", (a meaningless catch
phrase), a kind of small handgun that has never been successfully defined.
If the bill merely outlawed the sale of handguns which are unsafe
or unsuitable for any lawful purpose, we would not object. Such is not the
case. This bill minimizes the question of safety, and the only criteria provided
is size and barrel length. And the Secretary of the Treasury could add other
restrictive criteria, thereby empowering him to decide what firearms Americans
may or may not own; to outlaw by regulation the sale and manufacture of all
handguns.
Beyond that, the Bayh Bill would require the government to buy up
all banned handguns at a tremendous cost to the taxpayers with no assistance in
taking them away from criminals.
Beyond that, the Bayh Bill, by prohibiting further U.S. manufacture
of virtually all small revolvers and pistols, would mistakenly deprive millions
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of law-abiding citizens of a type of firearm particularly suited for the defense
of their families and businesses. The Bill would leave the American public
more at the mercy of criminals than ever before and could encourage a sharp
rise in crime. This bill, an evil effort to disarm the people, should be
definitely rejected by the Congress.
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FBI Chief Favors Gun Curbs
THE WASHINGTON POST
Saturday, July 22, 1972
R1
B5
NEW YORK, July 21 (UPI)
tion should be enforced. Hoo-
guns," Gray said of the cheap
we cannot regulate firearms,'
-Acting FBI Director L. Pa-
ver said in 1967 he felt the
handguns. "They ought to be
he said.
trick Gray has announced he
thrust should at the local
banned totally, completely and
favors a "complete ban" on
level, with strong federal as-
Gray said in response to a:
thoroughly."
the sale of cheap handguns
sistance.
question: "I personally have in
He said firearms have been
known as "Saturday night spe-
mind the licensing and regis-
The FBI director's com-
cials," and the licensing and
used in so many homicides
tration of firearms."
ments were reported by the
registration of other firearms.
"that we ought to endeavor to
On another subject, Gray If
New York Daily News in a
control them." Citing constitu-
was quoted as saying the FBI
Gray's predecessor, the late
story from Washington. He
tional guarantees of the right
does not engage in political
J. Edgar Hoover, also sup-
emphasized that he was speak-
to bear arms, he said he
surveillance but that certain
ported bans on mail order fire-
ing only for himself and not
doubted it would be possible
radicals need to be observed
arm purchases and said inter-
for the Nixon administration.
to ban firearms completely.
"because of the violence they
state firearms control legisla-
"I'm dead set against those
"But that does not mean that
do."
half yearly sale now in progress
PRESERVATION COPY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Sen. Hart on Firearms
Your July 25 editorial favoring strong
handgun controls is a welcome addition to
the public call for congressional action. We
must diminish the tragic frequency of vio-
lence in America.
Senator Bayh's persistent efforts to elimi-
nate Saturday Night Specials from the mar-
ketplace are an important step in this direc-
tion, which I support. But your editorial er-
roneously indicated that I had also proposed
licensing and registration for all firearms.
My position is different, for I have con-
cluded that privately owned handguns-of
any type-simply have no place in today's
society. The bill I propose would enact The
Post's own "often-stated preference": a pro-
hibition on the possession of handguns by
anyone except the military, the police and
approved security guards. Limited exemp-
tions would be made for licensed target pis-
tol clubs which securely stored their weap-
ons and for inoperable collectors' items.
Your editorial makes the single most im-
portant point, one often missed in the
heated debate over gun control:
"Any deterrent effect (of crime) that
private weapons have is more than off-
set, in our view, by the danger that care-
less, accidental or passionate use of pri-
vate weapons poses to the lives and
health of innocent citizens."
The fact is that the bulk of homicides
committed each year-not to mention seri-
ous injury-do not involve criminals attack-
ing strangers, but rather involve acquaint-
ances. Handguns are rarely used success-
fully by law-abiding citizens for protection.
They are far more likely to be used in a
quarrel between friends or relatives with
tragic results. In short, even if some crimi-
nals could still obtain handguns, the rest of
us would be safer if we did not have them.
For this reason, the United States Confer-
ence of Mayors, a majority of the National
Commission on Reform of Federal criminal
Laws, the Chicago City Council and the
sheriff of Los Angeles County have recom-
mended that private possession of handguns
be ended.
PHILIP A. HART,
United States Senator (D-Mich.).
Washington.
JULY
Post
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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Statement on Bayh Bill, S. 2507
("Handgun Control Act of 1972")
1. The National Rifle Association is compelled to oppose
the Bayh Bill, S.2507, because it has been misrepresented to the
American public and, in reality, represents a long and dangerous
step toward disarming law-abiding American citizens at all levels
of our society.
2. The Bayh Bill has been described by its supporters as
a measure only to outlaw so-called Saturday Night Specials, a
meaningless catch phrase for a kind of small handgun that has
never been successfully defined.
3. If the bill merely outlawed the sale of handguns which
are unsafe or unsuitable for any lawful purpose, we would not
object. Such is not the case. This bill minimizes the question
of safety, and the major criteria provided are size and barrel
(weight,
length. The Secretary of the Treasury could add other restric-
tive criteria, thereby empowering him to decide what handguns
Americans may or may not own; and to outlaw by regulation their
sale and manufacture.
4. Further, the Bayh Bill would require the Government to
buy banned handguns at a tremendous cost to the taxpayers, with
no assurance of taking them away from criminals.
5. Beyond that, the Bayh Bill, by prohibiting further U.S.
manufacture of virtually all small revolvers and pistols, would
mistakenly deprive millions of law-abiding citizens of a type of
firearm particularly suited for the defense of their families and
businesses. Its enactment would leave the American public more
at the mercy of criminals than ever before and could encourage a
sharp rise in crime. This effort to disarm the people should be
rejected by the Congress.
*
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Note:
Department
The Internal Revenue Service
of the
reserves the right to preclude
Treasury
importation of any revolver or
pistol which achieves an ap-
Factoring Criteria
parent qualifying score but
does not adhere to the provi-
sions of section 925(d)(3) of
Internal
Amended Chapter 44, Title 18,
Revenue
for Weapons
U.S.C.
Service
Pistol model
Revolver model
Individual characteristics and
Sub-total
Individual characteristics and
Sub-total
factor allowance
(points)
factor allowance
(points)
Overall length
Barrel length
For each 1/4" over 6" (1 value)
(muzzle to cylinder face)
Less than 4" (0 value)
Frame construction
For each 1/4" over 4" (1/2 value)
Investment cast or
Frame construction
forged steel (15 value)
Investment cast or
Investment cast or
forged steel (15 value)
forged HTS alloy (20 value)
Investment cast or
forged HTS alloy (20 value)
Weapon weight w/magazine
Weapon weight (unloaded)
(unloaded)
Per ounce (1 value)
Per ounce (1 value)
Caliber
Caliber
.22 short to .25 ACP (0 value)
.22 short and .25 auto (0 value)
.22 LR and .30 to .38 S&W (3 value)
.22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto
.38 special (4 value)
(3 value)
.357 mag and over (5 value)
9mm parabellum and over (10 value)
Miscellaneous equipment
Adjustable target sights
Safety features
(drift or click) (5 value)
Locked breech mechanism (5 value)
Target grips (5 value)
Loaded chamber indicator (5 value)
Target hammer and
Grip safety (3 value)
target trigger (5 value)
Magazine safety (5 value)
Prerequisites:
Firing pin block or lock (10 value)
1) Must pass safety test.
2) Must have overall frame (with con-
Miscellaneous equipment
ventional grips) length (not diagonal)
External hammer (2 value)
of 4½" minimum.
Double action (10 value)
3) Must have a barrel length of at
Drift adjustable target sight (5 value)
least 3".
Click adjustable target sight
Safety test:
(10 value)
A Double Action Revolver must have
Target grips (5 value)
a safety feature which automatically
Target trigger (2 value)
(or in a Single Action Revolver by
manual operation) causes the ham-
Prerequisites:
mer to retract to a point where the
1) The pistol must have a positive
firing pin does not rest upon the
manually operated safety device.
primer of the cartridge. The safety
2) The combined length and height
device must withstand the impact of a
must be in excess of 10" with the
weight equal to the weight of the
height (right angle measurement to
revolver dropping from a distance of
barrel without magazine or extension)
36" in a line parallel to the barrel
being at least 4" and the length being
upon the rear of the hammer spur,
at least 6".
a total of 5 times.
Score achieved
Score achieved
Qualifying score is 75 points
Qualifying score is 45 points
Legislative Information Service
2
National Rifle Association of America
THE FACTORING CRITERIA SET FORTH ABOVE HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE
BAYH BILL, S. 2507, AS REPORTED OUT OF THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
GENERAL STATEMENT
1. Two major public opinion polls reveal a distinct decline in
sentiment supporting gun purchasing permits and gun registration.
2. In 1968 after the Kennedy-King assassinations, the Harris Survey
recorded 81% of all Americans polled as favoring registration of all
firearms. This year, with the question limited to registering handguns,
Harris reported only 70% in favor of such a registration.
3. As far back as 1938 (correct), an early Gallup Poll gave 80%
as favoring gun registration. Gallup later switched the question
to whether gun buyers should be required to have permits, something
different from total registration. Percentages favoring this are
given as 75% in 1960, 78% in January, 1964, and 71% this year.
4. Although both of these major polls still indicate more than
half of the public favors gun controls, a college campus survey by
the Greenwich College Research Center, New York City, recently found
barely 50% of students favor them. More significantly, the college
poll reported that while nearly 50% of students favoring banned all
privately-owned firearms after the 1968 assassinations, 80% are
presently against such a ban.
5. Regardless of what the technical poll takers find, many soundings
of public opinion by spontaneous means, such as telephone responses
to television and radio programs and Congressional questionnaires to
constituents, disclose a strong trend counter to survey results
favoring gun controls.
6. There is also a distinct and growing trend to demand better law
enforcement in lieu of "passing more laws." The potent American
Medical Association at its national convention this June declined to
vote either way on the gun control issue but came out for "strict
enforcement" of laws against violent crime.
Ashley Halsey, Jr.
7/26/72
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Summary of Certain Congressional Polls on Stricter Law Enforcement
Rep. James C. Cleveland (2nd Dist. N.H.) :
62.4%
held failure of the courts to deal
promptly and toughly with criminals
as the cause of crime
3.1% blamed the ready availability of
firearms to everybody (TAR, 3/70)
Rep. Edward R. Roybal (30th Dist., Calif.) :
43.4%
want stiffer penalties for crimes
43.6%
want to crack down on narcotics
33.1%
would expand anti-poverty programs
31.4%
want Federal assistance for
local police (TAR, 11/70)
29.8% want gun laws for crime control
Rep. John E. Moss (3rd Dist., Calif):
38% - stronger gun controls lessen crime
34% - controls have no effect on crime
28% - controls infringe on individual
rights (TAR, 1/71)
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Some Pro-Gun Responses to Polls and Inquiries
Sen. Philip Hart (Mich.) : mail 607-99 against his handgun ban bill (TAR, 12/71)
Rep. Tim Lee Carter (5th Dist., Ky.): 68% oppose Federal gun registration
23% favor
9% no opinion (TAR, 1/71)
"When the Washington Star station WMAL mounted the most intense television
campaign on record for gun control last fall, its letters ran 2-to-1 against it."
TAR, Feb., 1972
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
July 25, 1972
SUBJECT
: Summary of Recent Media Polls on Firearms Legislation
THE ADVOCATES, November 16 and 18, 1971, aired over TV stations
KCET, Los Angeles and WGBH, Boston on the question of a
national handgun ban.
written response 5-1 against a handgun ban.
25,690 wrote in to oppose the gun control legislation
5,261 wrote in to favor (The American Rifleman, Feb., 1972)
THE ADVOCATES, May 3, 1970, aired over TV stations KCET, Los Angeles and
WGBH, Boston on the handgun ban question. Letters ran:
56% against banning handguns
43.6% favoring it
sample states against:
Massachusetts, 496-184
New Jersey, 503-113
Ohio, 263-81
New York, 315-286
Pennsylvania, 216-167 (The American Rifleman, Sept., 1970)
LIFE, January 14, 1972, 45,000 readers responded to a poll
30% keep a gun in their home for self-defense purposes
KANSAS CITY STAR, June 4, 1972, responses sent to KMBC-TV after full page
newspaper advertisement was placed on gun control issue.
9,839 ballots received.
60% (5,000) need no additional gun control laws
15% want registration of all handguns
25% want prohibitión on sale of handguns and would require
surrender of all handguns
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, May 25, 1972: telephone call-in yielded 117 calls.
88% oppose tougher gun laws
12% favor tougher gun laws
DETROIT FREE PRESS: 65.6% oppose more gun laws (The American Rifleman, Feb., 1972]
74.5% oppose handgun confiscation (TAR, Feb., 1972)
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: 83.5% oppose more gun controls (TAR, Feb., 1972)
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Editorial
Do Americans Really
Want New Gun Laws?
F
OR years, the campaign to clamp rigid fire-
phis, Tenn., have given audiences a chance to ex-
arms controls on the American public has
press themselves by "hot line" telephone on how
been buoyed by polls indicating that much of the
they feel on various proposals to regulate guns.
public wants stronger gun laws. Now there is
The total of persons heard from in the 6
growing reason to wonder how real this "demand"
stations' telephone polls came to well above 25,-
actually is.
000 in 5 fairly scattered States and the District
Musing aloud on a Washington, D.C., tele-
of Columbia. At least 19,000 of these opposed
vision station, the Rev. J. Elliott Corbett, secretary
new gun laws. That figures out at 76% AGAINST
of an incorporated crusade that supports the Ad-
where the Gallup Poll reported almost exactly
ministration-Kennedy concept of firearms restric-
the opposite sentiment, 73% FOR.
tions, asked rather disconsolately why so few of
While the television sampling did not cover all
the polled multitudes who presumably favor gun
parts of the country, it did include several large
laws take the trouble to write to their Congress-
Eastern cities as well as other areas. Perhaps,
men. One possible answer: People realize in-
also, it attracted more response from citizens who
creasingly that passing a gun law won't do much
believe in the right to bear arms-but, if so, why
to solve the crime problem.
did the rest remain silent if they really want new
As the Rev. Corbett pointed out, 73% of
gun laws?
those questioned in the latest Gallup Poll on
The answer may well be that routine opinion
whether gun buyers should be required to get
surveys sometimes fail to reflect the real public
police permits were reported as replying "Yes."
feeling. After all, several predicted Presidential vic-
That survey was taken last Aug. 20. What went
tories for Alf Landon in 1936 and Thomas Dewey
unmentioned was that it showed a distinct de-
in 1948.
crease in public sentiment for gun permits. The
Certain polls adverse to firearms ownership, we
first Gallup Poll on the question, July 12, 1964,
gather, have relied on questioning fewer than 2,000
registered 78% "Yes."
carefully selected persons in the entire nation.
Not only has support as recorded by Gallup
That's less than one in 100,000. Obviously, the
gone down, but opposition to a gun permit
sampling included few if any of the 19,000 who
system has increased from 17% to 23%. Some
responded "No" to gun laws on television.
of the earlier "no opinion" element has formed
The direct conflict in findings between national
an opinion-and they're against police permits.
surveys of "public opinion" and the spontaneous
While the Gallup trend seems to show clearly
telephone responses of the TV stations is mysti-
that more and more Americans don't care to
fying, to say the least. Perhaps some fact-finding
submit their Constitutional right to possess arms
agency ought to look into it.
to the decision of some police officer, the statis-
Meanwhile those who trumpet about the "public
tical theory that the public yearns for tough gun
demand" for severe gun controls might hit a
laws has taken an even worse beating elsewhere.
softer note and recognize that the demand, if there
In recent months, television stations in Wash-
is one, has decreased as fast as people realize that
ington, D.C., Syracuse, N.Y., Dayton, Ohio, St.
the harassment of law-abiding gun owners will not
Paul, Minn., Albuquerque, N. Mex., and Mem-
reduce crime.
(Permission is granted to reprint this
Percent
Number
editorial. THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN,
Station
Question
Opposed
Opposed
Date
Washington, D. C., April 1968)
KSTP
Should the government control
76
6712
Sept. 14, 1967
St. Paul, Minn.
the sale of guns?
KOB
Should Congress pass gun
77
1155
Sept. 15, 1967
Albuquerque, N. Mex.
registration and control laws?
WMAL
Should Congress enact a strict
62
2655
Sept. 26, 1967
Washington, D. C.
gun control law?
WLWD
Do you favor gun control laws?
69
Unavail-
Oct. 19, 1967
Reprints of this editorial are avail-
able to NRA members at $2.50 per
Dayton, Ohio
able
100 postpaid to one address. Send
WNYS
Is there an immediate need
72.3
2169
Nov. 17, 1967
check made out to NRA to Reprint,
Syracuse, N.Y.
for stricter gun control laws
1600 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D. C. 20036.
in New York State?
WMCI
Should Congress regulate
79
5952
Jan. 19, 1968
For an article on "Why Anti-Gun
Polls Are Open to Doubt," see
Memphis, Tenn.
firearms?
pages 20-21.
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24
C. N. Weller
2200 South Post Oak
Suite 520
Houston, Texas 77027
July 20, 1972
National Rifle Association
1600 Rhode Island, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Gentlemen:
I have been living and working in Brazil for an American firm since
moving from Houston in March, 1971. While in Brazil I was Project Manager
for the installation of certain pipelines and platforms for Petrobras, The
National Oil Company. Also while in Brazil, I obtained a collection of old
guns, some of which I brought back to Houston during a business trip in May
of this year. Mr. Don Rosenberg, Manager and Vice President of Kenlee's
Guns, Inc. of South Houston, a properly licensed dealer, submitted the required
information to the ATFD in order to obtain the necessary permit in accordance
with the 1968 Gun Control Act. A Xerox copy of the returned permit is enclosed.
Of the ten guns involved only three were approved. The reason given
by the ATFD being that the rejected pistols were surplus military weapons.
Of these there is only one that, in my opinion (and friends of the Gun Collecting
Fraternity), could be construed as really surplus and even at this writing, I'm
still not certain it isn't a commercial model. This one has as its only identifying
mark a small "B" in a circle on the left side of the receiver, which may mean
that it was a 1906 Brazilian Contract Model, Cal 7.65. Not one of the other
Lugars has a military serial number, if Mr. Datig's book is correct. In his
book he states that all parabellums produced for the German military will have
a serial No. preceeded by a letter of the alphabet. According to Mr. Datig,
regardless of other markings, date over the chamber, etc., which may appear,
the weapon is not a genuine military weapon without this serial numbering.
He states further that parabellums without the correct serial number
but having markings related to or resembling those of the German military of
World War One were made up from factory parts after the war for commercial
sales, and he mentions specifically sales to Latin American countries. An
obvious exception, which he specifies is the case where the military numbering
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Form 6 (Firearms) Part I
(For use of AT&F. Please make
(Nov. 1970)
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms,
no entries in this space)
Department of the
Ammunition and Implements of War
Permit Number
Treasury
Internal Revenue
(Submit in triplicate)
72 10882
Service
Valid for six months
Section I-Application
after the date of approval
(Item 15 below)
1 Federal firearms license, if any (See instruction 2 on back)
2 Country of exportation
License number
Class of license
Expiration date
(Type of firearm business as specified in item 5 of the license)
74-2039
Dealer
4/7/73
Brazil
3 Return approved Permit to: (enter name, address and ZIP Code if
4 Applicant's name and address (including ZIP Code)
different than applicant's)
Kenlee's Inc.
706 Winkler (P.O. Box 806)
South Houston, Tex. 77587
5 Name and address of foreign seller
6 Name and address of foreign shipper
C.N. Weller
Aracaju Sergipe
misc. Brazilian citizens
Caixa Postal 541
Brasil
7 Description of: (1) firearms, (II) ammunition, and (III) implements of war (use additional sheets if necessary)
Type of firearm (machine gun,
Specify
Model
Caliber
Over-
Name and address of manufacturer
shotgun, rifle, revolver, pistol,
(mfr's)
all
Length of
"new"
gauge
barrel
Quantity
Unit
etc.)
or
designa-
or
length
each type
cost
"used"
tion)
size
(inches)
(inches)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(I) Firearms
"
#48123
#
"
"
"
DWM-Germany
0.1/8
1
20.6
3)
Ocrmany.
5)
6)
Mauser-Germany
"
7.6311-518
60.00
"
#60917
"
Mauser-Germany
i
1061
(III) Implements of war (Articles IV through XIX
of U.S. Munitions List in Title 22 CFR Part 121)
PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE FOR
IMPORTATION RESTRICTION
8 Specific purpose of importation (use additional sheets if necessary)
For personal collection of shipper in item #6
9 Are you registered pursuant to Section 414(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954?
9a If "Yes," give registration number
Yes
No
Under of perjury, I declare that have examined this application, including the documents submitted in support of it, and, to the best of m
knowledge
10 Signature
and of belief, applicant it is true, correct, and complete.
11 Title
12 Date
Vice-President
5-3-72
Section II
(For use of Internal Revenue Service. Please make no entries in this section)
13 The application has been examined, and the importation of the firearms, ammunition, and implements of war described herein is
Approved
Partially approved for the following reason—
PLEASE SEE REVERSE.
Disapproved for the following reason—
14 Signature OF Director. Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Division
15 Date
JUN 7 1972
Davis,
Director
Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Division
Form 6 (Firearms) Part I (11-70)
SEP. No. 8805
G)SER.No. 3289
2)
1
295- POSSIBLY BRAZILIAN
7) L 798
3)
&
6170
4)
8633
5)
4559
PRESERVATION COPY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Instructions
1. Applications.
be entered in ink. All other entries on the form must
Applications for permission to import firearms, am-
be made in ink or be typewritten.
munition, and implements of war by Federal firearms
3. Number of copies and mailing of Form 6 (Firearms)
licensees must be filed on Form 6 (Firearms) Part I.
Part I.
(Military members of the United States Armed Forces
must use Form 6 (Firearms) Part II to apply for permis-
The form must be submitted, in triplicate, to:
sion to import firearms and ammunition.)
Director, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division
Internal Revenue Service
2. Preparation of Form 6 (Firearms) Part I.
Washington, D.C. 20224
(a) Before preparing Form 6 (Firearms) Part I, the
applicant should be familiar with the firearms importa-
4. Disposition of approved application.
tion provisions of Parts 178, 179, and 180 of Title 26
An approved application will serve as a permit to
of the Code of Federal Regulations.
import the firearms, ammunition, and implements of
(b) Item 1. Federal firearms license here means a
war described in the application within such time as is
license issued under the Gun Control Act of 1968 by the
specified on the Form 6 (Firearms) Part I by the Direc-
Internal Revenue Service, to permit a licensee to engage
tor, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division. The orig-
in business as a firearms or ammunition dealer, manu-
inal of the approved application (permit) will be returned
facturer or importer.
to the applicant, and the Director, Alcohol, Tobacco and
(c) Signatures on Form 6 (Firearms) Part I must
Firearms Division, will retain two copies.
As to Items #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8:
THE FIREARM DELETED FROM YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR IMPORTATION
BECAUSE IT WAS FOUND TO BE MILITARY SURPLUS WEAPON WHICH IS SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDED FROM IMPORTATION INTO THE UNITED STATES BY SECTION 925(d)(3) OF TITLE
I OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT OF 1983.
As to Mauser Models M-1898 Pistols:
As to Mauser Models M-1898 Pistols:
NOTE: THIS PERMIT AUTHORIZES IMPORTATION OF THE MAUSER MODEL
This permit does not authorize the
1896 7.63mm MAUSER CALIBER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL PROVIDED IT IS
importation of the firearm described
NOT A SURPLUS MILITARY FIREARM. SURPLUS MILITARY FIREARMS ARE
on the reverse if it bears a German
IDENTIFIED ST HAVING ANY CF THE FOLLOWING MARKIKUS: (1) EITHER
Waffenamt military acceptance mark.
A GOTHIC HORIZONTAL "N" OR VERTICAL "S" WITH A CROSS
This mark is a German Eagle with
SURMOUNTED BY A CROWN CN THE RIGHT SIDE CF THE CHAMBER
three line horizontal wings and
(2) GERMAN INTERIAL ENCLE ON REAR UNDERSISE OF BARMEL
numbers thersunder or with the
(3) LETTERS "DV" ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RESERVER (4) THE
letters "WAA" followed by any number
"W" FOLLOWED BY AN INTERNAL EMIE ON 2:501 SIDE OF CHAMBER
(5) THE "SA" WITHIN A SOUATE 07 DIGHT SIDE OF RECEIVER (6) THE
sequence.
BRITISH BROAD ARROW 07 ETHER OR LEFT SIDE OF RECEIVED
OR STANDING LION CN LEFT SIDE OF RECEIVER.
RECEIVED
ATFD
JUN 5 1972
IMPORT SECTION
FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES BRANCH
Form 5 (Firearms) Part I (11.70)
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Disapproval
The Secretary of the Treasury may
If you decide not to export or return
authorize importation of a firearm or
the firearms, you may abandon them to
of attached
ammunition into the United States if
the United States Government by filling
the person importing it satisfies the
out a form provided by the Bureau of
Secretary that the firearm or ammuni-
Customs. Otherwise. they will be sub-
application
tion "is generally recognized as par-
ject to seizure and forfeiture as pro-
ticularly suitable for or readily adap-
vided by law. In either case the firearms
to import
able to sporting purposes, excluding
will eventually be destroyed.
surplus military firearms." (United
States Code, Section 925 (d) (3), Chap-
The Gun Control Act of 1968 pro-
firearms
ter 44, Title 18, as contained in Title I,
vides no procedure for an applicant to
Gun Control Act of 1968.)
appeal the denial of his application for
(Surplus
a permit to import a firearm; nor does
A surplus military firearm is defined
it provide for the United States Gov-
as one that belonged to a regular or
Military
ernment to reimburse an applicant for
irregular military force at any time.
any loss to him that might result from
Alteration of the firearm does not
such a denial.
Firearms)
change its status. Thus, a sporting fire-
We regret any inconvenience caused
arm with a surplus military frame or
by the denial of your application, but
receiver is a surplus military firearm,
the law requires us to take this position.
because a frame or receiver is classi-
fied as a firearm. (United States Code,
Section 921 (a), Chapter 44, Title 18.)
Unfortunately, the firearms you wish
to import are surplus military firearms,
Department
and import permission cannot be
of the
granted. Any firearms of this type that
Treasury
may be available in the United States
Internal
were imported before October 22,
Revenue
1968. Since then, their importation
has not been authorized.
Service
Under these circumstances, we sug-
gest you make provisions to return
the firearms to the seller for a refund.
If they have already entered the United
States and the Bureau of Customs is
holding them, you may arrange for
Alcohol,
their exportation under the Bureau's
supervision, or for their return to the
Tobacco and
sender if they have been mailed to you.
You should make your arrangements
Firearms
with the office of the Bureau of Cus-
Division
toms that currently has custody of the
firearms.
Notice 152 (5-70)
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
C. N. Weller
2200 South Post Oak, Suite 520
POUSTON. 1PM1 TEX.
Houston, Texas 77027
2PJUE
1972
TEX
National Rifle Association
1600 Rhode Island, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Labor
Ed Turmer
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
San Francisco Chronicle
Thurs., Oct. 5, 1972
New Meany
Warnings to
State Labor
Washington
AFL-CIO President
George Meany reportedly
has ordered a half dozen
or more state labor feder-
atins to stop their cam-
paigns to defeat President
Nixon.
Sources said that in addi-
tion to announced orders to
the Colorado and California
state AFL-CIO groups, simi-
lar letters are going to the
big labor federation's state
bodies in Oklahoma, North
Carolina, Minnesota, Ne-
braska, Iowa and Texas.
"I've been told by the
area director for the Com-
mittee on Political Educa-
tion that I will be ordered to
rescind the 'dump Nixon' re-
solution adopted at our con-
vention September 14," said
President Wilbur Hobby of
the North Carolina state
AFL-CIO in a telephone in-
terview.
Meany reportedly told offi-
cials of the state AFL-CIO
groups that even if they
haven't formally endorsed
Democratic presidential
nominee George McGovern,
any campaign to defeat Mr.
Nixon violates the AFL-CIO
Executive Council's official
policy of neutrality.
In California, state AFL-
CIO President Jack Henning
called an emergency state
convention in Sacramento
for October 19 to consider
Meany's order to rescind its
resolution against Mr. Nix-
on.
In the first such case, offi-
cials of the Colorado state
AFL-CIO refused to rescind
its outright endorsement of
McGovern and won a pre-
liminary federal court order
against Meany's appoint-
ment of a trustee to take
over affairs of the state or-
ibrary.
and
Museum
Our,
I
A
Teamster's View
S
I
fa
Of McGovern Talk
di
m
m
ar
By George Murphy
U
Nine hours before Sena-
p
tor George McGovern's
speech last night on Viet-
ol
nam, Teamsters President
cu
Frank Fitzsimmons of-
C
fered this warning here
in
about the speech:
at
"The whole world will be
listening to the Senator's
tic
speech, and if he says any-
dr
thing to spook Hanoi away
so
from the peace settlements
sp
that now seem SO near, the
sea
whole world will know that
cur
the blood is on George
fle
McGovern's hands for every
of
single day that this war
ult
needlessly continues."
]
At a press conference
Ge
FRANK FITZSIMMONS
un
here, Fitzsimmons accused
He's for Nixon
McGovern of ignoring:
gii
vo
"The 17 million people of
er
South Vietnam, whom the
ing Engineers, Western Con-
ce
McGovern surrender poli-
ference of Teamsters, Sail-
cies would abandon to a
ors Union of the Pacific, Ma-
Se
bloody, Communist take-
rine Cooks and Stewards,
ph
over;
and International Long-
th
"The 50,000 brave Ameri-
shoreman and Warehouse-
38
can boys who have given
man's Union.
ac
1
their lives in this war and
Charles Black. of the Ma-
ve
who deserve an honorable
rine Engineers, who is Cali-
]
ending to the struggle after
fornia co-chairman of the la-
U₁
all of their sacrifices, and,
bor group, said the individu-
at
"The hundreds of Ameri-
al members of the various
can prisoners and missing
unions support Mr. Nixon's
no
re-election.
th
men who are waiting in the
Fitzsimmons said unem-
tl
slave camps of North Viet-
nam, hoping America
ployment was caused by
e
chooses a President who has
McGovern and other mem-
I
the guts to insist on iron clad
bers of the Democratic-
guarantees for their safe re-
controlled Congress - by
turn home."
cutting back from a wartime
But McGovern, he said
economy and by "giveaway
"isn't giving much thought
welfare programs SO that
I
to the interest of any one of
people who could work in
1 these groups."
the service industries won't
f-
The reason for this, Fitz-
take jobs."
S simmons said, is that
h McGovern is "too absorbed
with his irrational hatred of
SS
President Nixon."
Fitzsimmons, whose
Teamsters have endorsed
Nev
Mr. Nixon, was joined at the
press conference by leaders
of the newly formed North-
D-
ern California Labor for
S-
Nixon Committee.
ay
Among the unions repre-
Lo
sented were the Marine En-
ss
gineers, Carpenters, Operat-
California Labor Council on Political Education
Suite 310, 995 Market Street, San Francisco 94103
CONVENTION CALL
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 1972
You are hereby officially advised that the California Labor Council on Political Education will meet
in pre-general election convention, pursuant to the provisions of its constitution, in the Sheraton-Palace
Hotel, San Francisco, on Friday, September 8, 1972, at 10:00 a.m.
The business of this convention will be to review primary endorsements of the California Labor
Council on Political Education, to issue endorsements for the election of November 7, 1972, in those in-
stances where the position of California Labor COPE has not been recorded to date, and in those instances
where candidates endorsed by California Labor COPE have failed to qualify at the primary election,
and to dispose of such other relevant issues and matters of importance as the delegates may determine.
REPRESENTATION AND VOTES
To be represented at the convention, organizations must be in good standing, with per capita tax paid
in full up to June 30, 1972. No organization that has not applied for affiliation prior to June 1, 1972 may
be represented, except organizations chartered after that date.
All delegates must be members in good standing of the organizations issuing their credentials, and
no delegate may represent more than one organization, with these exceptions:
(1) a delegate from a central labor or similar body or council or political organization in a specific
area may also represent the affiliated local union of which he is a member in good standing, if he has
credentials from that local.
(2) a delegate may represent up to three affiliated local unions which are affiliates of the same na-
tional or international union, and which have a combined per capita vote of not more than 1200, if the
delegate is a member in good standing in at least one of these locals from which he has received creden-
tials.
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Representation is based on the number of members in each affiliated local union, as follows: 2 dele-
gates for the first 500 members or less; 1 delegate for the next succeeding 250 members or major frac-
tion thereof; 1 delegate for each succeeding 500 members or major fraction thereof. The total number
of delegates from any local union may not exceed 10.
The number of members on which the representation and voting strength of each local union is
based will be ascertained by dividing the total amount of per capita tax paid during the twenty-four month
period, July 1, 1970 through June 30, 1972, by one hundred twenty cents.
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Street, San Francisco 94103, as soon as possible after receipt, but not later than August 25, 1972. The
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7, 1972.
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ARMS
MAN FOR
BY HARLON CARTER Joe Tydings was right about one
because he is a Democrat, a Republican or something
thing. Since he said it there's been a warmness in my
else. Scatter-gunning our strength about the political
heart for him. Something like the warmth of a burning
landscape like that can lead us only to defeat at the polls
match visible in clear and complete darkness for 12 miles.
where, if we were properly zeroed-in, we could have a
Playboy Joe, by the Grace of God and the sportsmen
decisive effect. That's what Joe was saying. And he's right.
of Maryland, and ex-U.S. Senator, one time sarcastically
As many political writers have noted in the past decade,
said in Playboy Magazine that the gun owners of this
political victories in this country tend to be won by very
country were a single issue people and as such were feared
small margins. In 1968 President Nixon defeated Hubert
by politicians. See what I mean? Don't you just feel it?
Humphrey by only a half million votes-1 percent roughly.
I do. He must be right. Or, we must make it so.
When 10 percent of the population buy hunting licenses
It's true the sportsmen of Pennsylvania did it to Senator
and if-as some have reported-75 percent of our homes
Joe Clark. Senator Monroney of Oklahoma said they did
have at least one gun, it is utterly unthinkable that objec-
it to him. There were a dozen others who charged the
tionable legislation could be passed except that we are
gun owner's vote did them in, and Celler, the recently
a badly organized group afflicted with an uncertain hy-
defeated gun prohibitionist of New York, was not helped
dra-headed leadership.
by his impossible gun bill. None of them, however, did
Inasmuch as the devotees of the shooting sports in
the political analysis so accurately, nor SO succinctly, as
America shall survive or else go down only-and I repeat
Playboy Joe.
only-as a result of what happens at the ballot box we
Of course, it has been stupid all along, or at best a
must prepare ourselves for the crucial eyeball-to-eyebali
political luxury we cannot afford, that we vote for a man
confrontation the U.S. Constitution happily guarantees us.
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In this way the fine points of legislative draftsmanship,
from real solutions. They encourage the very sad condi-
the fastidious regard we sometimes have for methods and
tions they say they deplore. And McGovern is one of
propriety among ourselves, are all brought into a simple
them.
clear focus. Throw our enemies out; protect and defend
Bear in mind, however, these men are sinfully clever.
our friends. That's what democracy is all about.
Political clubs, calling themselves sportsman's clubs, will
With political reality clearly in focus, the shooting
arise at the politically proper time working in their behalf.
sportsmen of America must rally forcefully and enthusi-
Find out who is behind those clubs and expose them
astically behind President Nixon in 1972. Senator Barry
for what they are. They will claim that they themselves
Goldwater of Arizona, one time the most viciously ma-
are sportsmen and you might find paragraphs in the news
ligned figure in American history, recently said (perhaps
about the guns they own-even the exact make and mod-
as you or I might have said it) there were Nixon programs
el-along with an occasional picture showing the can-
which he did not like, but that they must be seen in
didate by a duck marsh under troubled skies, wind-blown
the light of the great difficulties under which the President
hair, Kennedy style, maybe followed admiringly by an
is compelled to function.
appealing little boy. This has been tried before but it
No evaluation, no political assessment, however, has
didn't work. And, it won't work again if we shall again
any merit in the absence of a consideration of the alterna-
be wise and vigilant.
tives. The one alternative this time is Senator George
For American gun owners the man for 1972 is Richard
McGovern, whom the Democrats have chosen to lead
Nixon. He has been honest with us. His Administration
them against Nixon.
has not advanced any additional gun legislation; espe-
McGovern is running on a platform openly designed
to eliminate a category of handguns with less than 3-inch
barrels which are carried as off-duty firearms by most
HE MAY NOT
American policemen and possessed by Lord knows how
many home-owners for their lawful safety and security.
BE PERFECT,
And he is running on this platform at a time when
the only bill moving to implement it is a sneaky little
BUT WHEN YOU
thing by Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana (S.2507) piously
advanced as a move against crime while it plainly gives
CONSIDER
the Secretary of Treasury open-ended authority to arbi-
trarily issue regulations eliminating all handguns from
THE CHOICE
the American scene by simply changing the criteria for
HE GETS
their manufacture. Moreover, by a lesser-known provision
the Bayh Bill requires the government to buy up all
VERY CLOSE!!
banned handguns. Who, by clever stockpiling schemes,
might make millions out of this at the taxpayer's expense?
By its clearly expressed and reasonably projected pro-
hibitions the Bayh Bill and the Democratic platform on
cially the kind, typical of his predecessor, which purported
which McGovern rides would increasingly leave the peo-
to do something about crime but which actually imposed
ple at the mercy of marauders-the hairy and the mus-
requirements on you and me-law abiding citizens.
cular-and would further encourage crime which they are
We shall err if we fail to support him. He has been
so prone to deplore and to vigorously tut-tut, but SO
pretty well tangled up with the evils left him by his
reluctant to grip physically and do something effective
immediate predecessors, Democrats Johnson and Ken-
about.
nedy-and Chief Justice Earl Warren. Inflation. Crime.
All the while, too, McGovern rides along with his
The war in Southeast Asia, which someone had already
philosophical compatriots: "We-need control over sales
decided we didn't intend to win while the political party
and possession of handguns," he says, as though there
which started it was still in power.
is none now which regrettably they have neither the ability
However, even in the midst of these historical difficul-
nor guts to enforce. McGovern also says we must ban
ties and distractions, things are looking up. The war which
the Saturday Night Special, but the only definitions he
the Democrats escalated, which their political ilk con-
and his people propose relate to-or else, can be adminis-
vinced the people we shouldn't win, is winding down.
tratively extended to-ALL handguns.
The climb of the crime graphs is declining.
The facts are that the most law-abiding sections of the
(I have wondered for a long time whether the hysteria
country are those where gun-ownership is most; that
over crime statistics might not have been produced by
advocacy of gun laws is a refuge for men who don't want
the television people, naively abetted by many good law
to face up to the real issues and problems of crime in
enforcement people. The first, for furtherance of nefarious
this country. They distract the attention of the people
political schemes and the second, for more money with
from the real issues. They divert the energies of the people
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demonstrated they do not trust the people?
In addition, check features like
More than 99 percent of us are free of
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midnight callers at his door with a big
The
six-shooter in his hand. God bless him!
I thought his act courageous because if
The
he had the gun in hand the controlled
History
news media would attack him and if he
didn't have it in hand some midnight
skulker might. He is not only courageous,
History
but he has now demonstrated he under-
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icized him, what did they want him to
do? Refuse to answer the door, cowed as
1861
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many are? Call the police who couldn't
Hale 1200-is history in the
get there for three to five minutes after
ENFIELD
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any possible action would be over? And
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do you call the police every time someone
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That, too, has happened. Or, would they
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and assassins without clenching a fist in
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superior performance
almost had him once. As a matter of fact,
Finest blue luster on metal
over all the other rifles
used in the Civil War. Rifles
over the long haul, President Nixon's ap-
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pointees to the U.S. Supreme Court would
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doubt of such justifications-which there
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bearing the Royal coat of arms.
Now Parker-Hale, with the
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gun control. America needs one more
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recreated the P'1861 Musketoon
on the Supreme Court.
7mm Rem. Mag.-300
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President Nixon made a splendid choice
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when he named Richard Kleindienst At-
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torney General, as he did when he named
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John Connally Secretary of the Treasury.
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Kleindienst is a straight-forward, no-non-
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One of a continuing series.
Remington, Reports
Browning
How to take the luck
Side-by-Side
B-SS $234.50
out of long shots.
Here's how some smart hunters prepare to make
Out in the field, the most practical way to estimate distance
the long shots in open or mountainous country.
and windage is to touch off a shot and look for the dust to see
And why they make them with our Model 700
where it strikes. That should tell you what you have to know
to aim properly. But, if the game is 300 yards away or more,
Bolt Action Rifle.
the true sportsman thinks twice before he shoots.
One of the great hunting challenges is to bag a trophy
Practice with the rifle you'll hunt with. Remington's ex-
buck, ram, goat or pronghorn in country that requires long-
perts suggest our Model 700 as a wise choice for long-range
range shooting. It takes practice, plenty of practice, and
work. It has enormous capabilities because of the way it's
Remington's experienced designer-hunters suggest that you
designed and built. For example, it has one of the strongest
center fire bolt actions ever made (see Photo C). Each bolt is
More
start by picking one cartridge and sticking with it so you can
really learn how it performs. Then start by shooting from a
individually hand-fitted to each rifle and has the serial
rest at a 100-yard target until you become proficient. Practice
number of the rifle on it And before each rifle is shipped,
other ranges, too, to help yourself learn to judge distances.
it's proof-tested, then checked for accuracy and functioning.
Graduate from a rest to hunter's shooting positions as
If a Model 700 doesn't measure up, it doesn't leave the factory.
soon as you can. Practice the sitting position, which is the
d
steadiest and best to use wherever possible (see Photo A),
than you
C. Cutaway view of the
and the offhand or standing position, which is the most dif-
Model 700 Bolt Action. The
ficult, but often your only choice in the field (see Photo B).
cartridge head (a) is com-
If you have the facilities, try shooting at a target that's
pletely surrounded by
shaped like a deer from different distances and different
three rings of solid steel
angles. Another good way to practice is to have a friend roll
the bolt head (b), the bar-
rel (c), and the receiver (d).
expect
Note that there are no ex-
tractor cutaways to weaken
this critical area
When you buy a Browning shotgun, you get more than you expect.
You get a shotgun that refuses to wear out. Which is a nice surprise
nowadays.
The 700 is so accurate, its design was used as the basis of
our 40XB Bench Rest competition model. And as for versatil-
But not surprising if you could follow a Browning shotgun from the draw-
ity, the 700 BDL comes in 17 calibers for every kind of
ing board to the final pattern tests. Today's newest technology controls
hunting, from varmints to elephants. So you should have no
the machining and heat treating of its steel. Precision gauges and instru-
trouble picking a caliber that suits your needs.
ments check every dimension and function. A Browning spends a lot
You might have trouble choosing between the Model 700
of time in laboratories and testing chambers.
BDL "Custom Deluxe" and the 700 ADL "Deluxe". The BDL,
But there are a lot of "old-fashioned" things in a Browning. Like using
with its handsome Monte Carlo stock protected by Du Pont's
what gunsmiths long ago decided was the real workhorse metal -
tough RK-W finish, black fore-end tip and white line spacers,
steel 22 kinds of it in each Superposed shotgun. Like using only
hinged floor plate, "jeweled" bolt and sling strap with
properly aged walnut, hand fitted so it can never split. Like hand stoned
quick-release swivels is a tempting buy, with prices starting
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The Performance Rifle:
THE
AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
RUGER® M-77
OCTOBER 1972
SPECIAL ARTICLES ON COMPETITIONS
We build this rifle for accuracy, strength and reliability.
This Issue-1,041,000
88th Year of Publication
Camp Perry, 1972
24
We also build it for lightness, low recoil effect, and smoothness
Kendall, Boyd Take Smallbore Honors
Ronald W. Musselwhite
25
of operation.
X-Count Wins Pistol Crown For Harmon
Ronald W. Musselwhite
29
It is built simply to give the finest performance that can be
32
obtained, and to perfectly complement the skill of the user.
Edmondson Breaks Bolt-Gun Grip On High Power Title Elliott L. Minor
It is handsomely finished and reflects the highest standards of the
THE COVER
Camp Perry Scoreboard
37
gunmaking skills, but not a penny is spent on meaningless
Mary Keys of Springfield, Va., was one of
Canada Wins 900-Shot Palma Match
C. E. Harris
60
ornamentation.
the star smallbore performers at the Na-
Sportco 44-The Palma Rifle, 1972
62
In the Ruger M-77, magnificent appearance is the result of high
tional Championships, winning both Woman
The National Skeet Championships-1972
Allen F. Ruffin, Jr.
70
performance construction.
and Junior Position Championships with a
score of 3615-178X. An All-American in
her second year at East Tennessee State
MAJOR ARTICLES
University, Mary fired Eley Tenex cartridges
The NRA Accepts A Kennedy Challenge
Editorial
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in an Anschutz 1408 standard rifle with
Anschutz metallic sights and Redfield 3200
Sporting Uses Of The Snubby
Harley Shaw
21
scope. She wore 10X shooting jackets,
Hunters To Shoot In Iron Shot Test
William F. Parkerson, III
23
pants, and glove. Photograph by American
Our Great Outdoors
Hunting and Conservation Staff
39
Rifleman Assistant Editor Rolfe M. Baggett,
using a Rolleiflex and exposing High Speed
Marlin Model 1895 Rifle
Ludwig Olson and M. E. Bussard
40
Ektachrome 1/125 second at f/16 with fill-
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Francis Sell
42
in electronic flash.
The Unmatched National Match Rifle
Lt. Col. Bill Brophy, USA (Ret'd)
44
Those Ingenious One-Hand
Automatics
James B. Stewart and Donald M. Simmons, Jr.
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Important Facts About Rabies
Becky Johnson
51
VOL. 120, No. 10
The Silent Revolution At Savage And Ithacagun
Jac Weller
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NRA News and Events
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Patented Ruger Bedding System
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for Consistent Accuracy
Calibers: Short Action - .22-250;
A Court Case of Consequence
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First Aid For Sick Rifles
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NATIONAL OFFICERS
The National Rifle Association of Amer-
Board Of Directors
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ica, founded in 1871, is an independent
Fred M. Hakenjos, NRA President, San
J. Alvin Badeaux
Irvine C. Porter
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Milton A. Reckord
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Bartlett Rummel
C. R. Gutermuth, NRA First Vice Presi-
John M. Schooley
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Harry D. Linn
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cient use of small arms for pleasure and
dent, Washington, D.C.
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Julian C. Smith
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Francis W. Parker, Jr.
George R. Whittington
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defense.
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N. Riley Plunkett, Fort Worth, Tex.
Ray L. Burden, Canby, Oreg.
Harry Reeves, Andrews, N.C.
The NRA takes the bedrock stand that
William F. Camp, Canton, Ohio
James E. Reinke, Washington, D.C.
law-abiding Americans are constitutionally
F. Bob Chow, San Francisco, Calif.
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Irvine W. Reynolds. La Jolla, Calif.
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Richard S. Cross, Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Robert J. Robel Manhattan, Kans.
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port of all loyal citizens who believe in the
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Charles A. Sanders. Indianapolis, Ind.
Every reputable American who owns or
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Michael C. Santanello, Miami, Fla.
shoots a gun should be a member of the
Dewey Godfrey, Bridgeport, Conn.
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Gerald W. Griffin, Sr., Odessa, Tex.
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National Rifle Association.
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Julian W. Smith, East Lansing, Mich.
John Harness, Selma, Calif.
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It can make you
Donald M. Higgins, New Brunswick, N.J.
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WHAT NRA DOES
Lowell M. Higgins, Denver, Colo.
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Foremost guardian of the American
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a great wingshot.
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ship units.
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WITH THE
For big game... the name
COMPLIMENTS
of the game is Weatherby.
OF THE
This is the magnum that
BRITISH
Weatherby
for greater accuracy. With
changed the shooting habits
hand-checkered American
of the world.
walnut. Lifetime things.
ARMY
The first sporting big game
MARK V
Lesser magnums cost less.
rifle embodying the concept
They should. But with big
Richard Cross,
of the superior killing power
game hunters who know
A magnificent full-size Brown Bess musket,
presented to you with the compliments of the
of lightweight bullets travel-
magnums the name is still
Royal Welch Fusiliers; the British regiment
NRA Leader, Dies
ing at ultra-high speeds.
Weatherby. See why at your
that stormed Bunker Hill in 1775 and
surrendered six years later to Washington
R
ICHARD S. Cross, an NRA Executive
Accurate shooting of game at
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Committeeman for five years and a
extremely long ranges.
Director for 15, died suddenly Aug. 15 at
Calibers: .224 and 22/250
The Brown Bess is the gun the Fusilier's
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with beautiful walnut stocks,
on whose board he later served, was active
polished barrels, and brass fittings,
world.
Priced from $309.50.
in smallbore and pistol competitions for
would have been the pride of any
many years. He was chairman of the NRA
It's nice to be first. But it's
Send $2 for the new edition
Redcoat sergeant.
protest committee and a member of the
Hand-produced to mark the
finance committee at the time of his death.
more important to be best.
of "The Weatherby Guide."
bicentennial of that War, this
He served as president of the Delaware
The best is still Weatherby.
Or for free literature write:
fine working musket comes
Whether you display it over
Valley Pistol League, consisting then of 12
in a special limited edition
your fireplace, or hoard it away
clubs, and as president of the Whitemarsh
With a nine-lugged super
Weatherby, Inc., 2781 East
of only 811 -one for every
as an heirloom for your grand-
Township Police Pistol Club. He worked
strength bolt. With hammer-
Firestone Blvd., South Gate,
Welch Fusilier who served
children, the Fusilier's musket
to develop a number of ranges and also
in the Revolution.
spoke in behalf of gun ownership on legis-
forged, hand-bedded barrels
California 90280.
is a superb investment in history
one of the most remarkable
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limited editions ever.
Mr. Cross was at various times a broker,
Because only 35 guns can be
purchasing agent and investment counsel-
produced each month, subscribers
lor prior to his retirement in 1955.
He leaves his wife, Mary, and two chil-
are invited to register their
dren, Whitman and Helen, and a wide
reservation now.
circle of friends throughout the NRA and
The name of each successful applicant
firearms fraternity.
is engraved on the brass butt of his gun,
and a personal numbered certificate
issued by the Colonel of the Regiment at
Caernarvon Castle, Wales.
NOTICE
The price is $585.00. Only one musket can
The Louisiana physician who
be reserved for each subscriber.
spoke out against gun controls at the
American Medical Association con-
vention in San Francisco was not
Dr. P. H. Jones of New Orleans, as
reported (TAR, Aug., 1972, p. 51)
To: British American Bicentennial Group
but Dr. Frank J. Jones of Baton
Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 19063
Telephone: 215-459-6500
Rouge, NRA Life Member R. S.
Trigg of Baton Rouge states. The
Please reserve me one of the Brown Bess Muskets
confusion originated in news reports.
I enclose a $100 deposit and will pay the
The two heavily armed horsemen
balance of $485 (+ delivery and appropriate
in the woodcut illustrating "Getting
sales taxes) on receipt of my Musket.
The Best Outfit" (Sept., 1972, p. 39)
were not hunters but 16th-century
Name
German heavy cavalry or dragoons
armed with muskets, pistols and
swords. The illustration was pub-
Address
lished for the pleasure of readers
having a sense of humor. Body armor
City
of the nature shown is not consid-
ered essential for hunting.
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OF CONSEQUENCE
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By JUDGE BARTLETT RUMMEL
Based upon a 1971 decision of the
At the trial of the two survivors, offi-
Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
cers from all three police cars testified
as to the shooting. The officer in the sec-
A
T issue in this case was a novel de-
ond car said he saw two men in the
fense by two men involved in a
truck shooting at him. The officer in the
shoot-out with police.
third car identified both of the accused
The proprietor of a Baltimore cock-
and declared that shots were fired at
GRIZZLY BEAR; in a rich umber brown on a weathered
tail lounge, after discovering that the
him from both the middle of the cab
Some few things are passed on from father
grey hollow log.
lock had been broken on a large stor-
and the driver's side.
to son to grandson. Such as a gun. So per-
age trailer behind the lounge, watched
The two defendants were convicted
sonal that it carries with it the dreams of a
through a peephole and saw three men
on various counts of assault with intent
past youth. Of a hunt once long remembered.
taking beer from the trailer. He yelled
to murder and storehouse breaking, and
For generations, these guns have been
at them, heard a shot, and fired twice
sentenced to prison. They appealed to
known as doubles-the ultimate field guns
through the peephole.
the Court of Special Appeals of Mary-
that are SO superb in their craftsmanship
The men fled in a red pickup truck.
land. There they contended that there
was no evidence before the trial judge
that they become part of a family heritage.
A police officer in the area saw the truck
We call ours the Ithaca-SKB. Classic over-
speed away and gave chase. Although
to prove that they intended to commit
grievous bodily injury upon the police
and-unders made for generations to come-
never closer than 700 ft., he knew that
officers. The evidence failed to show,
but priced for the hunt of tomorrow.
someone in the truck was shooting be-
cause he saw a gun and a flash of gun-
they said, that they aimed at a vital part
But don't let their reasonable price mislead
of the officers' bodies.
you. Each includes features that will be long
CANADA GEESE; is an exquisite study in soft greys and
fire.
crisp black and white.
Two other officers in a police car at-
In answer to the arguments of the ap-
unmatched: Roto-forged®, chrome-lined
pellants the court said, "The uncontra-
barrels; new deep-luster black-chrome finish;
tempted to cut in front of the speeding
truck. Shots were exchanged at close
dicted testimony of the police officers
exclusive Raybar® front sight; a precision
range. One shattered a car window next
was that they were being shot at by per-
ventilated rib; automatic selective ejectors;
to an officer. One officer fired two shots
sons in the pickup truck. The use of a
tasteful engraving; and hand-checkered walnut
into the truck cab as the vehicle side-
deadly weapon infers malice. Likewise,
stocks. Even gold-plated triggers.
the shooting at a vital part of the body
The 500 Grade has a scroll-etched black-
swiped the police car and continued on.
Amid more shooting, the truck managed
infers intent to murder."
chrome receiver. The 12-gauge has 23/4" chambers
to get past a police roadblock. But a
The court cited the following from
with either 28" or 30" barrels choked full and
third police car joined the chase and
another case: "Evidence showing that a
modified, or 26" barrels choked modified and
rammed the truck.
deadly weapon such as a gun was
improved cylinder. The 20-gauge has 3" chambers
As the truck stopped, two men in it
pointed toward a human being and dis-
with 28" barrels choked full and modified; or
WHITE TAILED DEER; cold winter setting.
apparently dropped handguns. The po-
charged in the general direction of that
26" barrels with modified and improved
Subtle pepper tan with black tips and white undersides.
lice found on the truck floor a .38 Spe-
human being in a random fashion is suf-
cylinder chokes. For under $300.
Famous Canadian wildlife artist Martin
Glen Loates, presents ten of his finest
cial which fitted a holster worn by the
ficient to support inferences of both
The 600 Grade has a scroll-etched silver frame,
malice and intent to do grievous bodily
paintings. Now available in print form,
driver of the truck, and removed four
and gold-plated nameplate. The 12-gauge has 23/4"
each 18 X 23 inch (including a 2 inch
.38 Special cartridges from his pocket.
harm."
chambers, 26" barrels choked modified and im-
border) full color lithograph has been
prepared with painstaking care. Each
A third man lay dead on the floor of the
The court concluded:
proved cylinder; or 28" or 30" barrels with chokes
truck, presumably from police bullets.
"The evidence permitted an inference
reproduction faithfully captures the fine
full and modified. The 20-gauge has 3" chambers
detail and authentic color of Loates' sub-
by the trial judge that the appellants
with 26" barrels choked modified and improved
tle tempra, ink and watercolor technique.
were shooting at the police officers with
cylinder, or 28" barrels choked full and modified.
This limited offer of $6.00 for each print
includes all postage, handling charges,
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
intent to murder or wound them. Cer-
Each has white spacers at the pistol grip and butt
plus a full money back guarantee.
tainly, the police were under that im-
plate. For waterfowl, there's the specially designed
(Each print shipped via first class mail in a
Judge Bartlett Rummel, a native
pression. Judge Grady could justifiably
crush proof container.)
of Tacoma, br long experience
conclude that only the poor marksman-
12-gauge 600 Magnum with 3" chambers and 30"
ORDER FORM: Check quantity and selection below:
at bench and bar, plus an intimate
ship of the appellants prevented the
barrels choked improved-modified and full. Barrels
Grizzly Bear
Cougar
knowledge of firearms, to his au-
more serious charge of murder. We do
and receiver have a handsome, nonreflective black-
Canada Geese
Black Bear
White Tailed Deer
Cottontail
not think it was a 'physical impossibil-
chrome finish that resists
thorship of Court Case of Con-
Mallard Ducks
Ringneck Pheasant
quence." He became an attorney
ity,' as appellants argue, for them to
rust and pitting. And the
Model 500
Bob White
Moose
Please ship me
prints at $6.00
in 1924 and a Superior Court
have 'pointed a weapon at any of the
receiver bears classic
each. Enclosed is my cheque or money
Judge in the State of Washington
vital parts of the bodies of these officers
etched scrolling. With
Model 600 Magnum
order for $
ARO
in 1949 He has been a leader in
in view of the high speed.' It is
an Ithaca-SKB
Name
education, conservation, competi-
apparent from the record that the appel-
over-and-under, you'll have the ultimate field
Address
tive shooting and Boy Scout pro-
lants were shooting at the police in a
gun that you once dreamed of owning. And a
City
grams; was qualified as Master in
helter-skelter fashion and that the gun-
gun your grandson will be proud to inherit.
State
Zip
high power and as Expert in small-
fire was being returned. They were en-
Ithaca Gun Company, Inc.,
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bore and pistol, and hunts regu-
gaged in a running gun battle, in which
Model 600
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showing 40 different wildlife prints by six of Can-
ada's finest wildlife artists; 6 styles of custom and
larly. He has been president of a
one of their number was slain."
imported frames and 17 unique greeting cards.
smallbore league, a pistol league,
The convictions were upheld.
ithacagun
WILDLIFE REPRODUCTIONS CO.
a State association and of the NRA.
Woodard V. State (Md. Oct. 1971)
A GENERAL RECREATION, INC. COMPANY
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NO JOKE:
SPOTLIGHT ON TRUTH
The trouble with shooting
You can spend $500 for a great shotgun.
An American Rifleman feature setting straight misstatements
BENJAMIN'S
Yet the world's finest hunting bow costs about $150.
about firearms in order to curb abuse of the First Amendment.
That's all it takes to be a two season hunter.
New Super Single Shot
ASSERTION: "A strange and peculiar-
Editor Hartman could have learned as
AIR RIFLE
ly American plague has long swept our
much if he had relied on sources other
land-a plague of guns," anti-gun propa-
than the badly-biased Wall Street Journal
gandist and writer Carl Bakal states in
(See American Rifleman editorial, Aug.,
is that owners could talk a
the Memphis Commercial Appeal (July
1972 20) and Roosevelt Grier the
6, 1972, Sec. 6) and in other newspa-
former pro football lineman who report-
donkey's hind leg off in
pers using a Bakal article circulated
edly was bodyguarding Robert Kennedy
telling about its power and
United Feature Syndicate.
when he was shot.
accuracy-far and away the
THE FACTS: Gun ownership is ther
most potent in its class-
"peculiarly American" nor a plague Guns
ASSERTION: The White House "urged
and how it gives them the
are widely owned and used throughout
the House of Representatives to act this
upper hand on target and
the world for target shooting, unting
year on Senate-passed legislation" on
small game hunting trips,
and self-protection. Any concept that gun
handguns, United Press International
time and again!
ownership is strange and peculia reflects
erroneously stated in the lead of a news
alien thinking. Certainly it is not tradi-
dispatch Aug. 10 on the Bayh Bill, S.
In case you're wondering where
tional American viewpoint. True, England
2507.
Benjamin gets its extraordinary
two-fisted punch, credit the im-
and Japan have far fewer guns capita
THE FACTS: The White House did
provements we made in design,
than the U.S. and have less crim Swit-
nothing of the kind, as statements far-
our insistent use of quality ma-
zerland, on the other hand, requires all
ther down in the UPI dispatch them-
terials, including a walnut Monte
Carlo stock, and retention of
able men to own guns and also has far
selves revealed. Actually, the Nixon Ad-
features that endeared its tried-
less crime-because laws there are en-
ministration gave no support to the Bayh
and-true predecessor to countless
forced by the courts.
Bill or to any form of sweeping gun
thousands. Like the adjustable
(Special note: The Commercial Appeal
controls.
firing force. And depend-
able, time-tested action.
illustrated the Bakal article with
Despite our new pump-up's
chopped-up United States flag, a dese-
ASSERTION: The anti-gun magazine
reputation, would you be-
cration in the opinion of many NRA
lew Yorker added to its reputation for
lieve some folks are under
Members.)
inaccuracy on the gun contr is-
the impression that itcan't be
all that powerful? So to set
sue when it said (Aug. 5. 1972, p. 19)
things straight, once and for
ASSERTION: The "harvest of death"
that the millions of ndguns now in
all, we present the impartial
from firearms in America is due to "the
private hands will not be affected at
views of those that saw it
uncontrolled possession of guns in the
all" by the Bayh Bill, S.2507.
from the business end:
hands of millions of Americans," The
THE FACTS: While the Bayh Bill does
First, Paper Target:
"Benjamin
Los Angeles Times claimed (Aug. 10,
not provide for confiscation of handguns,
MODEL 340 BB. MODEL 342 CAL. 22 PELLET. MODEL 347
CAL. 177 PELLET. WALNUT MONTE CARLO STOCK. PUSH-
helps you
1972) with a blare of oldstyle Holly-
something which the U.S. Senate voted
improve aim
wood melodrama in its editorial voice.
down emphatically, it would make it im-
at home in
off-season."
THE FACTS: First, firearms in the
possible for owners of many millions of
Next, Soupy Can:
United States are far more controlled
legal handguns now in existence to sell
"Ventilating tin
than news media, which can sometimes
them outside of their own States or
cans is duck
be dangerous in their own way. There
through any Federally licensed firearms
PULL SAFETY BEHIND BREECH.
soup for
are over 20,000 laws affecting gun own-
dealer. In short, it seriously restricts the
Benjamin."
ership, some of them drastic. How many
right of law-abiding citizens to dispose of
Jack Rabbit:
"Thanks to
laws regulate, say, metropolitan news-
their legitimate property.
Benjamin.
papers? Second, "millions of Americans"
I'm
own guns without causing crime-in fact,
ASSERTION: Repeating an error made
in it
the presence of their guns often helps to
in its anti-gun blast of Oct., 1970,
up to
curb crime.
American Heritage took occasion this
my
ears."
August (p. 111) to republish the mis-
ASSERTION: The National Rifle Asso-
leading claim that the 1968 Federal Gun
What more can we add other than to tell you
ciation "should join the corrective efforts
Control Act was nothing more than "a
the New Benjamin is safe, quiet, lightweight,
odorless. An expertly crafted all-around rifle for
rather than opposing all gun control
feeble measure restricting mail order
the hunter or plinker, and indoor family shoot-
legislation that comes along, as charged
sales."
ing fun. 3 calibers. Reasonably priced.
recently by The Wall Street Journal,"
THE FACTS: The 1968 act prohibited
Benjamin H-C Pellets
the magazine Action, publication of the
individual firearms owners from making
BENJAMIN
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any interstate transactions to dispose of
The Bear Victor Take
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their guns, by mail or any other means,
Downs, the most accurate
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charged (Aug. 1972, p. 30) in a personal-
opinion editorial "Gun Control Now!"
except through Federally licensed deal-
bows ever made. Visit
greased lightning. 177 or 22.
250 or 500 per can.
by Managing Editor John Hartman.
ers. It is vastly more restrictive than
your Bear dealer and find out
At Sporting Goods Dealers, or send for
American Heritage said in August under
how to become a two-
THE FACTS: Far from opposing all gun
its title, "Repeating History," which
season hunter.
BENJAMIN AIR RIFLE COMPANY
controls, the NRA has supported many
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Some people always seem
to do things the hard way.
336C
And we just happen to be one of them.
action - together in one gun, the Marlin 444. Its solid
Sure, we could use punch-pressed parts, castings
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Every one of our lever action receivers is pains-
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meticulously shaped, sanded, buffed and finished by
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The Marlin 1894. Chambered for the potent
That's doing things the hard way. But for us, it's
44 Magnum, the straight-grip 1894 is the shortest
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Its 10-shot tubular magazine, 20" Micro-Groove®
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Weight: about 7 lbs. (also available in 336T straight
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.44 Rem. Magnum; Weight: about 6 lbs. Suggested
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The Armed Citizen
Federal
An armed bandit demanded that
A man entered John Speckler's
Roy O'Neal empty the cash register
Dayton, Ohio, pharmacy, pulled a
Centerfires and
of his Memphis, Tenn., store. In-
gun from his belt, aimed it at a
stead, O'Neal and his wife grabbed
woman clerk, and demanded money.
guns and fired over the man's
Speckler grabbed a pistol from be-
head, sending him fleeing. When the
hind the counter and ordered the
Accuracy.
O'Neals were asked later by a news-
man to drop his gun. Instead, the
man to pose with their pistols, Mrs.
man turned toward him and Speck-
O'Neal said, "If it will encourage
ler fired one shot, mortally wound-
other people running little stores to
ing the holdup man. (Dayton News,
stay armed and stop hoodlums, we'd
Dayton, Ohio)
they go together.
do so gladly." (Memphis Press-Scim-
itar, Memphis, Tenn.)
Hearing a disturbance in his Las
Vegas, Nev., living room, Mel Mey-
In four years of running a New
ers grabbed a revolver off his bed-
York, N.Y., grocery, Persio Espinal
room nightstand and dashed into the
has been held up six times. Recently
room where he confronted three
three men entered the store and two
armed men. When one man struck
drew guns. Espinal pulled a revolver
him, Meyers fired and his assailant
from its hiding place, killed one of
fell mortally wounded. The wounded
One
the robbers, and forced the others
man's companions fled, leaving be-
to flee. Police arrived, took Espinal
hind a shotgun. (Las Vegas Review-
to be booked for having an unregis-
Journal, Las Vegas, Nev.)
good reason
tered gun, and then began a belated
search for the two fugitive robbers.
Venice, Calif., market owner Ed-
why Ed Cox
(Daily News, New York, N.Y.)
win Davenport kept his wits when a
Lester Gegg heard shouts from
gunman and his woman companion
bought a
accosted him in his store. The 75-
his neighbors and saw a man with a
pistol walking across his St. Louis,
year-old Davenport noticed the ban-
Mo., yard. Gegg got a gun, ran out-
dit's gun was a toy, grabbed his own
Poly-Choke!
side, and stopped him. A policeman
gun, and sent the would-be robbers
arrived and disarmed the man, who
fleeing. (Evening Outlook, Santa
was held on suspicion of committing
Monica, Calif.)
a robbery and shooting a police
That's Ed's wife. She finally convinced
officer. (St. Louis Globe-Democrat,
Kansas City, Kans., restaurant
him that expensive, extra shotgun barrels
St. Louis, Mo.)
manager Donald Lee McIntosh filled
don't make sense. So Ed got himself
a bag with money as the man with
an adjustable Poly-Choke for his favorite
single barrel skattergun. Now, with a
Seeing two shadowy figures cut-
the shotgun ordered. When the gun-
quick twist of the wrist, he's ready for
ting the kitchen window screen of
man fled, McIntosh picked up a pis-
woodcock at 15 yards or geese at 45.
his Kenosha, Wis., home, Ray Goss
tol and gave chase. He wounded the
Nine different settings put your shot in
shouted that he had a gun. The
robber in the leg and held him for
an effective 30" pattern at any range.
would-be robbers ran, leaving behind
police. (The Kansas City Star, Kan-
Poly-Choke is fully guaranteed and
a jacket and a pair of tennis shoes.
sas City, Kans.)
factory installed on all 12, 16, 20 or 28
(Kenosha News, Kenosha, Wis.)
gauge single barrel shotguns. We need
A laughing bandit locked Thomas
only your barrel and will send you your
Two men entered John Cross'
Boss in the rear room of his Dan-
nine-guns-in-one within three days.
Dallas, Tex., gas station and told
ville, Calif., service station. The
Forward your barrel now! Free shipping
him, "Get in the back room." Yank-
irate owner got his 22 rifle, fired
carton available.
ing a .38 from under his belt, Cross
three shots through the door, and
fired as one bandit pulled a gun
then kicked the door down, only to
m
and began shooting. Cross managed
find he had scared off the robber.
FEDERAL
to wound both men, who were later
(Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek,
arrested. (Dallas Times Herald, Dal-
Calif.)
las, Tex.)
return
Detroit, Mich., cabdriver Louis
Two armed men confronted Mrs.
DELUXE VENTILATED Reduces recoit $27.95 Plus postage
Farkas wondered why his passenger
In recent tests of the major brands of centerfire ammu-
5-shot groups for each cartridge.
Ray Gaskin and her son at the front
was taking so long to pay the fare.
door of the Gaskins' Adair County,
Then he saw two men approaching
nition, Federal shells were consistently more accurate.
The results: Federal finished first for 20 out of the 25
Ky., home. While the intruders held
on opposite sides of his parked cab.
Under controlled conditions, we compared the 25 differ-
cartridges. And in second place the other 5 times. 18 of
a knife and shotgun on his wife and
When the man on the left reached
ent centerfire rifle cartridges in our line with those of our
our target groups measured 2 inches or less across at 200
Big
son, Ray Gaskin sneaked up behind
in and hit Farkas in the face with a
two major competitors. Target distance was 200 yards.
yards! And all of the rest, but one, were under 3 inches.
the men and pointing a pistol at
bottle, the cabbie pulled his gun and
To eliminate aiming errors, testing was done with special
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them told them to "get". They did.
mortally wounded the assailant. The
accuracy barrels in a fixed mount. Accuracy rank was
If you're interested in accuracy, choose the package with
(Central Kentucky News, Campbells-
other men fled. (Detroit Free Press,
the free Cartridge Carriers inside.
determined by averaging the
ville, Ky.)
Detroit, Mich.)
Federal with Hi-Shok® bullets.
extreme spread of three,
ammo is our only business
Mere presence of a firearm, without a shot being fired, prevents crime in
many instances, as shown by news reports sent to The Armed Citizen.
THE POLY-CHOKE CO., INC.
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The above accounts are from clippings sent in by NRA Members. Anyone
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The competitive
shooters'
These
SCORE SHEET
five
arrived
Capt. James P. Whitaker of the Army Marks-
manship Training Unit took an early lead
last
over a field of 40 low gunners and kept the
lead for three days, winning the Pennsyl-
Eley deliberately slowed them down. For accu-
vania Int'l Skeet Championships with
racy. You see, slower 22 caliber bullets meet less
290x300. Whitaker used a Perazzi o/u with
air resistance. And, because wind deflection is
proportional to the amount of delay in flight
Federal shells at the match, held July 14-16
caused by this air resistance, these bullets also
met less wind deflection. Slower pistol bullets?
in Huntingdon. Fellow AMTU shooter Capt.
They produce far less muzzle disturbance. Eley
Ken Gilbert broke 286 birds for second
combined these facts with other engineering ad-
vances to arrive at a remarkably accurate line of
place. Ellwood Hunsberger of Philadelphia
ammunition. Brought to you by Savage.
was First Civilian and State Champion with
Eley Tenex-(Red Box)
281 and his son Kurt Hunsberger, 15, dusted
Demonstrating the virtue of slowness, Tenex
276 targets for the First Junior title.
shooters consistently carry off major titles and
trophies. In the 1968 Olympics, 84% of all small-
bore rifle shooters used Eley, winning the gold
Dave Mattice of Helena, Mont., turned in a
medal and the next eleven places. Box of 50-
479-10X total to win the Montana State High
More convenience.
$2.35
Eley Match-(Black Box)
Power Rifle Championship at the Butte Gun
Need repairs or parts? We're
New for 1970, offers the competitive and club
Club's range Aug. 5-6. On his way to the
geared up now to handle them
shooter superior Eley accuracy and reliability at
a very reasonable cost. Box of 50-$1.85
title, Mattice won trophies for the 600 yd.
faster than ever, both at Hartford and
Eley Pistol Match-(Dark Blue Box)
match and the 300-600 yd. aggregate. First
through parts distributors and warranty
Developed from Tenex experience, it has an ex-
Master was Curt Magruder of Billings, who
repair stations throughout the country.
ceptionally low velocity to minimize muzzle
fired 469-8X, and First Expert went to Les
movement. It's the "Tenex of pistol ammo" and
Have questions about some Colt's
accounted for one-third of the ammo used in the
Johnson of Missoula for his 449-8X. Peyton
free pistol event at the 1968 Olympics. Box of
product? We've got a brand new
Gaskill of Helena garnered 346-1X for the
50-$2.05
department ready for the answers. (Feel
First Junior title. In the team event, the
Eley Short Pistol Match-(Green Box)
free to write Colt's Customer Service
An extremely low pressure, that virtually elimi-
Montana Nat'l Guard was first with 1808-
natesbarrel flip, makesi the preferred choice for
29X, followed by Montana Rifle & Pistol
Department.)
rapid-fire pistol shooting. In the Rapid-Fire Event
Ass'n at 1802-29X.
Looking for some specific Colt's
at the 1968 Olympics, it was the most popular
choice by far and gave smooth, sure firing with
firearm? Could be that one of our many
very high accuracy. Box of 50-$1.25
Border Patrolman Jerry Jackson, 1971 Na-
new dealerships has it in stock. (You'll be
Eley 22 L. R. Pistol-(Light Blue Box)
tional Police Combat Pistol Champion, rolled
interested in knowing, too, that we've
The favorite in regular club events. It boasts a
lower velocity than any rifle ammunition and is
up a 1487-96X score to win the Seattle,
put on a lot more skilled workers at our
widely used for practice shooting. Box of 50-
Wash., Police Combat Regional Championships
plant in order to increase production
$1.70
Aug. 12-13, over 110 other policemen. Cali-
of some of those products you've been
And that's it. Five cartridges that arrive last to
help you finish first in accuracy. Now we can't
fornia Highway Patrolman Bill Davis was five
looking for.)
guarantee that you'll definitely win trophies if
points behind for second place, and Ida
you use ammunition But you lose any, you
You bet "Colt's cares".
won't be able to blame it on the ammunition.
Younger McKinney of the Denver, Colo.,
Cares about the safety of its products.
For free 32-page color catalog, write Sav-
Police Dept. was First Woman. Team honors
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cont'd on page 138
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SPORTING USES OF THE SNUBBY
Editorial
By HARLEY SHAW
Gun with 2" barrel in 22 long rifle cali-
ber. In the hands of an experienced
shooter, this small revolver is quite ade-
(Editor's note: Handguns are under
quate for the average small game hunt-
The NRA Accepts A
increasing political pressure. This is due
ing situation. I purchased mine after
in part to the assumption that handguns
firing it alongside the 6" barreled re-
are of limited sporting use, hence they
volver I then owned. With a little prac-
Kennedy Challenge
can be brought under restrictive legisla-
tice, from a sitting position I could shoot
tion with less opposition than shoulder
groups close to those I could shoot with
arms. Recent efforts in gun control at-
the longer barrel. The handiness of the
tempt to classify handguns into sporting
gun more than balanced any decrease in
N CBS TV News Aug. 10, 1972, The National
Nearly 10 years ago, the NRA initiated a simi-
and non-sporting categories. Criteria
accuracy for my purposes.
O
lar course in Home Firearms Safety. More than
used are barrel length, physical size and
Since buying this gun two years ago,
Rifle Association was directly challenged by
general quality of the piece.
I've killed more small game with it than
U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (Mass.) "to devel-
52,000 persons have graduated from this course.
The use of barrel length or physical
any handgun I've ever owned. This is
op its own educational program, so buyers of guns
Its scope has been limited largely by a lack of
size alone to define the potential sporting
because I almost always have it along
publicity. It is here that the news media of Amer-
uses of a handgun is questionable. Some
when I'm afield. This was not true of
Author's target, fired at 25 yds. from
will have some certification to show they know
ica can play a most important role. Here, also, is
objective assessment of the sporting
the longer gun I owned previously. At
sitting position with the .22 Kit Gun
how to use the weapons they buy."
an opportunity for persons influential in public
value and capabilities of short-barreled
20-25 yds., my Kit Gun can consistently
pictured, demonstrates accuracy for field
Taking up this challenge, the NRA through
handguns should be made.)
take small game when shots are made
use.
Executive Vice President Maxwell E. Rich has
life to express themselves in favor of such a
from a rest or sitting position.
written to CBS, NBC and ABC declaring that it
program.
was ready, willing and able to teach firearms safety
T
HE small revolver has functions
My job carries me far afield, away
of performance. Many loads will group
The effectiveness of these educational safety
other than pure self-defense. These
from human populations. The potential
as well or better than a 22. Wadcutter
on a national scale provided that national media
programs is demonstrated in the statistics of the
functions are directly related to its
protective function of the gun is a mi-
bullets perform on game better than
such as television networks would cooperate.
National Safety Council. Accidental deaths by
small size and light weight. These char-
nor consideration. I've never really con-
round-nosed types, especially for low
velocity loads. Semiwadcutter designs
firearms, which were at the rate of 2.5 per 100,000
acteristics are of considerable impor-
sidered it necessary for survival in a
As stated in the letter to the networks, the NRA
tance to the backpacker or field worker
truly life or death sense, but it has
are also good, and are more accurate
"wholeheartedly accepts this challenge (from Sen.
people in 1932, have never been over a 1.5 rate
who wants to carry a firearm. The small
eased hunger pains when unexpected
than full wadcutters for heavier loads.
Kennedy) as a constructive opportunity for a
since 1957, and were 1.2 at the 1971 figures. Few,
handgun can be easily carried where
over-nighting afield has been necessary.
Lightweight jacketed bullets at higher
great and needed national service," but, as the
if any, other accidental causes of death show a
larger arms generally require a belt hol-
Though I meet few people when riding
velocities may give higher energies, but
comparable decline. (The rate on poisons is 1.7,
ster and may create discomfort during
the back country, I find it distasteful to
usually shoot low when compared to
letter points out, "such a program can succeed
fires and burns 3.2, drownings 3.6, falls 8.7, and
long treks on foot or horseback. Even
flaunt a handgun in the open on a heavy
point of impact with heavier bullets.
only if it is given ample support by the news media
when carried in a holster, the small
belt. I prefer to make as little ado as
The greatest difficulty experienced
and public figures in position to encourage it."
motor vehicles 26.5). However, we are anxious to
guns create few problems.
possible about the presence of a gun.
with small .38's having fixed sights is
"As a matter of fact, The National Rifle As-
do everything possible to reduce accidental gun
The value of a 2" barreled handgun
Though my actual experience in hunt-
getting them to shoot to point of aim.
sociation is singularly able to conduct such a pro-
fatalities still further.
for hunting or survival use may be ques-
ing with the small 38's has been lim-
Usually, loads approximating factory
gram on the basis of its long experience and
General Rich concluded:
tioned by some. Most of my experience
ited, I feel that load choice is critical.
158-gr. ammunition are needed for this.
has been with a Smith and Wesson Kit
The bullet shape is a major determinant
However, given good groups, the gun
organization. We already have more than 122,000
"In accepting the challenge hurled at us, we
volunteer instructors in firearms safety."
must return one. We challenge the communications
The NRA Hunter Safety Training Program
media to join with us to accomplish this task. They
was instituted in 1950. Since then, some 6,274,000
can reach the people and bring them to our instruc-
young people have completed this course with the
tion classes. Working together, an outstanding
cooperation of State Agencies in their States. The
educational task can be accomplished. We would
program is conducted by volunteer instructors who
like to give you further details of what we have
work without any reward except for the satisfac-
done and what can be achieved jointly under a
tion of giving this training.
broadened program."
(Permission is granted to reprint this editorial.
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN, Washington, D.C., October 1972)
Small handguns are easily carried without inconvenience
or
A steady field position is especially important with the smaller
discomfort while on foot or horseback.
guns. The author prefers sitting with a backrest, where possible.
21
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Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Harley Shaw, a research biologist
for the Arizona Fish & Game Depart-
A SIMPLE WAY TO
HUNTERS TO SHOOT IN IRON SHOT TEST
ment is in the field five days a week.
For two years, he has been studying
MEASURE HANDGUNS
By WILLIAM F. PARKERSON, III
In heavily hunted areas where the
cording to Remington, caused no signifi-
Assistant Editor
spent pellets do not sink out of reach,
cant damage to gun barrels.
the mountain lion. He has held an
Expert rifle classification and enjoys
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
the shot remains available to waterfowl
However, the Fish and Wildlife Serv-
hunting deer and small game.
B
ECAUSE of their generally irregular
In use, a handgun is placed in the fix-
for many years, each pellet capable of
ice recommends that hunters assisting in
shapes, it is sometimes difficult as well
ture so that its top surface and one end
MERICAN hunters this fall will take
killing a duck if pulverized in its gizzard.
the tests this year use American-made
as tedious to obtain accurate length and
abut the angle frame. The movable stops
can be adjusted to almost any ammuni-
A
part in a pilot program to test iron
It is estimated that several thousand
guns of post-1945 manufacture because
height measurements of handguns. A solu-
are then positioned to bring them into
shot as a substitute for lead in water-
tons of lead shot have been deposited
some experiences with earlier iron shot
tion. Therefore, the small .38 certainly
tion to this problem is provided by an
contact with the gun after which the length
can be used for hunting.
easily operated fixture designed and built
and height dimensions can be read directly
fowl hunting.
in waterfowl habitat since 1940.
did produce barrel scratching and choke
and quickly from the ruled scales.
Biologists estimate that 3-4% of
Research has been going on over the
deformation.
Some people are concerned over the
by The American Rifleman Technical Staff.
accuracy lost by going to a shorter
The bill of materials required was filled at
Dimensions of the fixture are not criti-
North American waterfowl die each
Spokesmen for the Service say that
the arms and ammunition industry will
barrel. The shorter sight radius is not
a cost of about $10.
cal. Overall size of the NRA fixture is
year from lead poisoning. And
always the detriment it may seem. The
123/4" X 243/4" X 3½, and it has a usable
conversion to a non-toxic sub-
continue to work on perfecting the shot
measuring area of 11" X 23". Two metal
handiness of the gun outweighs any loss
stitute for lead shot has long
shells to prevent barrel damage from the
rules, 12" and 24" in length, with 1/16"
harder shot. It has been found that No.
of accuracy from longer barrels. I once
been advocated by the NRA
graduations were used for the scales. It is
4 iron shot is approximately the equiva-
borrowed a .22 Kit Gun with a 4"
suggested that the rules be no wider than
and other wildlife and con-
lent of No. 6 lead shot in weight and
barrel. Except for larger grips and the
3/4". When installing the rules on the
servation groups. Tests
are being conducted by
performance and most of the currently
longer barrel, it was identical to my
angle frame, it is essential that they be
manufactured iron shot loads are No. 4.
own. After firing four five-shot groups
lined up with the inside edges of the angle
the Department of the
The shells to be used in the Fish and
at 25 yds., I could shoot somewhat
frame. This precaution will insure direct
Interior's Fish and
and accurate readings.
Wildlife Service pilot program will be
smaller groups with the longer-barrel,
Wildlife Service in
All wood surfaces of the NRA fixture
manufactured by Remington, Winches-
but the difference was not significant
the following Na-
were given an initial coat of shellac fol-
ter, and Federal and should be approxi-
for normal field use. Where compact-
tional Wildlife Ref-
lowed by two coats of varnish and a final
mately the same in quality and design.
ness and weight are to be considered,
coat of paste wax.-KENNETH C. RAYNOR
uges: Bombay Hook
the shorter gun is definitely adequate at
in Delaware and Mon-
Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B.
Morton in announcing the pilot pro-
normal small game ranges.
tezuma in New York
BILL OF MATERIALS
for the Atlantic Fly-
gram stated, "American hunters have
A small .22 revolver can be an effec-
Quantity Item
Description
made a great contribution to the protec-
tive and useful gun. With high-speed
1
Base
123/4"x243/4"x3/4"
way; Shiawassee in
tion and management of wildlife. I'm
hollow-point ammunition, it is suitable
plywood
Michigan and Sabine in
for small game at practical ranges. Al-
Louisiana for the Missis-
sure they will support us fully in our
1
Side piece
24"x33/4"x3/4"
though some people may have reserva-
plywood
sippi Flyway; Monte Vis-
attempts to find a solution to lead shot
ta in Colorado and Bosque
poisoning."
tions about small .38 special revolvers,
1
Side piece
123/4"x33/4"x3/4"
The Board of Directors of the Na-
for similar purposes accuracy is equiva-
plywood
del Apache in New Mexico
tional Rifle Association at the 1971 An-
lent to the .22, and more power can be
2
21/2"x4"x3/4"
for the Central Flyway; and
Stops
attained. The new factory semiwadcut-
Bear River (Migratory Bird Ref-
nual Meetings recommended "that the
Movable stops of fixture can be posi-
clear fir
ter rounds should do well, and can be
2
Indicators
uge) in Utah for the Pacific Flyway.
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
tioned to indicate both height and length
3/4"x2"x1/16"
of handguns to within 1/16".
Hunters who assist in the studies will
immediately assume positive leader-
easily duplicated by the handloader. The
aluminum
.38's also are useful with shot loads for
Rulers
shoot only iron shot on certain days in
ship to marshal and coordinate all
2
12" and 24" long
snakes and other vermin, being much
This fixture consists of a right angle
1/16" grad.
X 3/4" wide
selected sites, using 12-ga. ammunition
efforts, including those of indus-
supplied by Fish and Wildlife. When
try, to bring about a prompt
more effective than the .22 shot car-
frame attached to a base. Ruled scales are
12
Screws
#6x3/4 flat head
and satisfactory resolution of
tridge for this purpose.
screwed to the tops of the angle frame side
wood screws
iron shot is not being used, these areas
this contamination problem
It is evident from the widespread use
pieces which are slotted to accommodate
2
Screws
1/4-20x4 round head
will be open to hunters using lead shot
by encouraging the manu-
of small revolvers by experienced out-
movable stops. Indicators on the tops of
machine screws
and guns of any gauge.
facture of an acceptable
doorsmen, that the small handgun does
these stops register with the ruled scales. If
desired, the movable stops can be fixed in
2
Nuts
1/4-20 wing nuts
To take part in the program, hunters
non-toxic substitute to re-
fill a useful and necessary place in the
position by tightening the wing nuts on the
2
Washers
1/4 large dia.
have only to check in at refuge head-
quarters, pick up their allotment of free
place lead shot for water-
group of sporting firearms.
stop screws.
flat washers
fowl hunting." The Board
iron shot shells, and obtain a question-
Relative accuracy attained by author with
of Directors further urged
naire which they return at the end of the
small .22 and .38 revolvers. All firing was
the Bureau "in the absence
hunting day.
from sitting position with a back-rest.
Fish and Wildlife Service personnel
of compelling reasons to the
Range was 25 yards.
will carry out observations in the field
contrary submitted by the am-
munition industry, to adopt a
Avg.
during the hunting. Their observations
Bullet
Powder Charge Group POI*
and the completed questionnaires will
regulation prohibiting the use of
.38 Special & W Model 36
lead shot for waterfowl by the 1973
be used to evaluate the performance of
158 gr. Swaged SWC
Bullseye
2.5
gr.
3.0"
6"
low
148 gr. Swaged WC
Bullseye
2.7
gr.
low
the iron shot as to the number of birds
years in an attempt to find a non-poison-
waterfowl hunting season."
6.1"
14"
156 gr. Lyman
ous type of shot and it appears that soft
A committee comprised of Fish and
killed and crippled, to determine hunter
358156 gas chk.
Unique
6.0 gr. 4.9" 2" low
reaction to the shells, and to enable the
iron offers the best alternative to lead.
Wildlife Service biologists, arms com-
110 gr. Sierra JHC
Unique
7.3 gr. 3.9" 10" low
Service to work out the necessary field
Iron shot was put through tests at Win-
pany technicians, State fish and game
regulations for a possible substitute for
chester's Nilo Farms in Illinois in 1964-
agencies, and private conservation or-
S & W Mod. 34 Kit Gun, 2" bbl. 22LR
-
lead shot.
65 and at Patuxent Wildlife Research
ganizations will evaluate the 1972 iron
Win. LR hp.
3.6"
Poisoning occurs when the birds pick
Center in 1968, and was found to be
shot pilot program. If it is felt to have
S & W Mod. 34 Kit Gun, 4" bbl. 22LR
Side pieces are slotted to permit movement of stops which can be fixed in position
Win. LR hp.
-
2.2"
up spent lead shot while bottom feeding.
acceptable under controlled conditions.
been successful, it will be expanded the
by tightening wing nuts on stop screws.
Salts from the lead damage internal or-
Tests last year at Remington Farms in
following season and iron shot may be
POI-point of impact relative to point of aim.
Maryland demonstrated that iron shot
made mandatory for all waterfowl hunt-
Both .22 handguns had adjustable sights.
gans, impair their normal functions and
usually cause death.
is effective in killing waterfowl and, ac-
ing by 1974.
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OCTOBER 1972
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55
Herb Hollister of Boulder, Colo., protected his shooting jacket
Chip Gatzert, 13, of Highland Park, III., came to Perry from Camp
with a raincoat while changing a soggy prone target.
Mohawk for Boys in Wisconsin, where he learned shooting.
KENDALL, BOYD TAKE SMALLBORE HONORS
By RONALD W. MUSSELWHITE
Kendall had begun his climb with a
But from somewhere down in the
Assistant Editor
perfect 400-40X in the first individual
pack a young Army Reserve PFC from
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
match of the tournament, a 50-yd. metal-
Peoria, III., named Steven Kern took
lic-sight match under sunny skies. He
second place in a Dewar course.
T
HE rains came to Camp Perry this
came in second in the next match, at
That second was the only match in
year, a deluge that thoroughly
50 meters, and Meredith took first place
which he was in one of the top three
drenched the line of prone shooters and
in the last two of the day's four matches.
places, but as often happens in the
kept them soggy for the entire shoot.
On the second iron-sight day, Kendall
shooting game-especially in a 3200
They had to wade through standing
had one first place and Meredith one
prone tournament-his consistently high
water to get to the firing line, and wade
third.
scores added up. He had dropped only
through more to change targets. And
still more rain fell.
However, almost all of the 477 belly
shooters stayed for the course, and
CAMP PERRY, 1972
turned in respectable scores, sometimes
while raindrops kept falling on their
heads, their sights, and certainly their
psyches.
In the wettest National Smallbore
NIRA
S
UMMERTIME rains are almost in-
through fog and rain, used a service
Prone Championships in recent years,
WILLIAM
Army Maj. Presley W. Kendall of
RIFLE
SCHWEITZER
escapable, as this photo of the
M14 instead of a bolt rifle.
Atlanta, Ga., shook the water off his
AWARD
range shows, but the National Matches
It rained on the smallbore prone in-
sights and punched out a 6394-536X
score for the National Smallbore Rifle
went on as scheduled. The 2,101 entries
dividual matches, let up for the position
CIVILIAN PRONE
Prone Champion title.
CHAMPION
weathered the rains in fine form, as
shooters, and the sun smiled for the
This was a year of close matches-
scores such as a 100-43X in the Wim-
pistol competitors. Drenched or dry,
and the prone championship was an
even closer race than the cliff-hanging
bledon proved. The winner, firing
however, everyone did his or her best.
pistol championship of the previous
week. Kendall came out only two X's
ahead of the runner-up, Army Reserve
The William P. Schweitzer Award, established as a memorial to the well-known shooter
Maj. Bruce A. Meredith of Spartanburg,
by his widow, was presented for the first time this year. The award is a 14K gold medal
S.C.
on a two-tone blue ribbon, and is presented to the National Civilian Prone Champion.
(The young lady above is Christine Hubbard, 15, of Findlay, Ohio)
25
OCTOBER 1972
24
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
three points out of 3200, and his re-
sulting 3197-247X gave the 23-year-old
rifle with Lyman 20X scope and Ans-
The position matches are also un-
Wigger, position champ last year and
wine salesman the title as National
chutz iron sights.
predictable, though not so much so as
five times before that, came up with a
Smallbore Rifle Prone Metallic-Sights
As an active-duty captain with the
the prone shoots, perhaps partly because
792-53X in that last match for the run-
Champion. Kern used a Remington 40X
AMTU, Meredith won the Prone Cham-
there are only four 4-position matches
ner-up spot at 3166-197X. Army Maj.
with Womack barrel and Freeland tube
pionship in 1967 and set a record of
to contend with.
John Foster, who had a first and a sec-
sights.
6396-539X. The mark was broken in
The matches began badly for Marine
ond place in the iron-sight matches, was
The same was true of the runner-up,
1970 by Ross, who added 15 X's to the
CWO David I. Boyd, II. During the
third with 3165-180X.
Ron Coleman of Decatur, Ga. The All-
score.
metallic-sight shooting on the first day,
Mary Keys, an East Tennessee State
American shooter from East Tennessee
Capt. Murdock, whose name is more
a glance at the scowl on his face was
University student from Springfield, Va.,
State University had only one second
readily associated with the National
enough to tell an onlooker that Boyd
who surprised everyone by setting a new
place, but his 3196-235X aggregate was
Woman Champion title in position
wasn't happy with himself.
national iron-sight position record and
just one point behind Kern's. Kendall
shooting than in prone added 3194-
But the scowl understandably cleared
winning the Woman Position Cham-
was third with 3195-259X, and Mere-
257X in any-sights to her metallic-sight
up during the firing of the any-sight
pionship last year, didn't make it to the
dith stuck close by, only one X behind
score for a total of 6386-485X and the
matches on the second position day:
prone shoot because of summer session
Kendall.
Remington Trophy as National Small-
Boyd began the day by firing a 799-58X
final exams at school. But she was there
Army Reserve Capt. Margaret Mur-
bore Rifle Prone Woman Champion.
score to win the first any-sight match
for the position matches, and began her
dock captured the iron-sight Woman
She won the ladies' title in prone in
and break the national record of 799-
last year as a Junior at the National
Champion spot with 3192-229X.
1969, and in position in 1965 through
57X set by Army Maj. Lones Wigger in
Championships like a house afire, win-
The soggy any-sight portion of the
1969.
1966. This really put the pressure on
ning the first metallic-sight match with
matches began with a three-way un-
Mary Lou Adler, an ebullient 15-
Boyd; he was leading, but both Margaret
795-45X. She ended the day in the lead
breakable tie in a 50-yd. match, with
year-old Californian, totaled 6374-479X
Murdock and top-flight Junior shooter
with 1587-94X, a scant two X's ahead
Carlton DeHart of Hagerstown, Md.,
to edge out fellow Golden Stater John
Mary Keys were only one point behind
of Foster, but dropped 22 points in the
Girls from opposite sides of the country captured the Junior smallbore titles: Californian
and Army Reserve Captains David Ross,
Lane of La Habra by one point for the
-23 down for the three matches fired
any-sight matches.
Mary Lou Adler (1.) is Junior champ in prone shooting, while Mary Keys from Virginia
III, of Houston, Tex., and Dennis Ding-
National Smallbore Rifle Prone Junior
so far-and Wigger, who had come in
This gave the young All-American a
won both Junior and Women's titles in position shooting.
man of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., all shoot-
Championship, her first major title.
second at 797-50X in that same any-
total of 3165-178X. She retained her
ing 400-40X. In a 200-point shootoff,
In the civilian category, San Francisco
sight match, was only down 26. And,
National Woman Smallbore Rifle Posi-
DeHart came in third by shooting 200-
gunsmith Tom Whitaker, who as an Air
as has often been said, you don't count
tion Champion title and took the Junior
16X while the other two scored 200-
Force staff sergeant was National Prone
Wigger out until the last shot has been
Champion title as well, a month before
18X. Dingman dropped an X in the last
Champion in 1969, came in first with
fired.
her 19th birthday.
target while Ross cleaned that target, so
6392-523X. Ransford Triggs of Madi-
Boyd responded to the pressure and
Another All-American, Ed Etzel of
Ross was declared match winner by tie-
son, N.J., a veteran of many years of
took first place in the remaining any-
Tennessee Tech, took the Civilian
breaking rules.
National Championships and holder of
sight match with 795-49X, clenching the
Champion honors with 3164-178X, and
Ross, the 1970 prone champion, went
innumerable titles, added one more title
National Smallbore Rifle Position
the Senior Champion title went to Ro-
on to pile up any-sight aggregate score
to his list: National Smallbore Rifle
Championship with an aggregate of
bert S. Kline of McKeesport, Pa.
of 3199-289X for the National Small-
Prone Senior Champion, taken with a
3173-193X.
In the prone team matches, fired the
bore Rifle Any-Sight Prone Champion-
score of 6384-487X.
ship.
Saturday, the first day of prone shoot-
It was another close one-Kendall
ing and team match day, brought beau-
and Meredith were hot on his heels,
tiful sunny weather. But that team day
Kendall taking second place with 3199-
and half a day of the individual matches
277X and Meredith third with 3199-
was about all the rainless shooting the
276X-one X behind Kendall again.
prone riflemen were allowed. About
Mary Lou Adler, a Junior from Vista,
halfway through the first 100-yd. iron-
Calif., stacked up a 3196-250X score
sight match-the fourth individual
for the Woman Any-Sight Prone Cham-
The day after winning the Metallic-Sight Prone Championship, Steve Kern takes aim
match on Sunday-rain began to fall.
pionship.
in an any-sight match.
The shooters weren't to see the sun
Though he had won neither the metal-
again for long enough to recognize it
lic-sight nor any-sight sub-aggregate,
during the rest of their matches. Tem-
Kendall's two scores gave him a total
peratures dropped to the point where
of 6394-536X for the National Small-
shooting jackets were welcome additions
bore Rifle Prone Championship title.
to the wardrobe, and the mercury dip-
National smallbore rifle champions: David Boyd (above left) is the 1972 Position
Meredith was one X behind Kendall in
ped into the 40's on a couple of nights.
Champion, while the Prone Championship went to Presley Kendall (above right).
both sub-aggregates, which put him a
On one cold drizzly day, someone
Margaret Murdock (below left) won the Woman Championship in prone shooting, and
total of two X's behind in the aggre-
started an almost-believable rumor of
Tom Whitaker (below right) is the Prone Civilian Champion.
gate for the runner-up spot. Ross was
snow flurries in nearby Toledo.
third with 6393-540X.
The prone matches were over late
Kendall, 35, has been a shooter since
Wednesday afternoon, and the sun came
he was about 10 years old, and has
out about 20 minutes later, causing one
figured in the National Championships
disgruntled belly shooter to glare at the
for quite a few years. He won the Na-
sky and growl, "God must be a posi-
tional Smallbore Junior and Collegiate
tion shooter!"
Championships in 1954, the Prone
Sure enough, the two days of posi-
Championship in 1962 and the Position
tion shooting were as bright and sunny
Championship in 1964. Now stationed
The
family
that
shoots
together
Dave Ross, Prone Any-Sight Champ and Dewar
as anyone could expect in August.
at Ft. McPherson, Ga., he coached an
Team captain, and his wife, Ellen, a Randle Team competitor, relax behind the line
Shooters happily shed their rain suits,
ROTC team from the Third Army at
between relays.
ponchos, and miscellaneous contrivances
Perry this year. He used an Anschutz
they had rigged to keep themselves as
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warm and dry as possible.
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Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Banks, David Cramer, and John S. Wat-
kins was first with 1572-91X. Army
"Blue" once again was one point behind
X-COUNT WINS PISTOL CROWN FOR HARMON
for second place, and USAR "Green"
scored 1570-76X for third.
By RONALD W. MUSSELWHITE
has been a member of the Army Marks-
with Navy petty officer Joe Witherell
U.S. teams for two international prone
Assistant Editor
manship Training Unit's group of excel-
second with 35 X's and Hamilton third
postal matches were chosen and fired at
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
lent pistol shooters for several years. He
with a 28 X-count.
Camp Perry.
has won the titles of National 22 Cham-
The next day, Harmon grabbed top
The 10-member ladies' Randle Team,
T
HERE'S no doubt about it: 1972
pion and National .45 Champion at
place in the .22 rapid-fire and slow-fire
chosen from scores fired in the Prone
has been a good year for Bonnie
Camp Perry in past years.
matches on his way to the .22 title.
Metallic Sight Championship, scored a
Harmon.
The Missourian used a Smith & Wes-
Center-fire day was anybody's ball
total of 3982-245X over the Dewar
The 38-year-old Army sergeant first
son Model 41 and Remington ammuni-
game. Among the top three winners in
course with metallic sights. Team mem-
class has won almost every pistol match
tion for the .22 match, and a .45 with
each of the four matches, no name ap-
bers were Capt. Margaret Murdock,
he has entered this year, including the
Monark cartridges for both center-fire
peared twice. But Hamilton piled up
USAR, Parris Island, S.C.; Mary Lou
All-Army matches in May and the Inter-
and 45 shooting. He customarily uses
884 points for the championship aggre-
Adler, Vista, Calif.; Linda Ritchie,
Service pistol shoot in June. At Camp
a .38 for center-fire matches, but decided
gate.
Morris Plains, N.J.; Barbara Hampson,
Perry he capped the season by firing a
to fire a 45 instead this time because
The .45 matches Wednesday were
Homestead, Fla.; Janet Spohn, Maumee,
2650-121X score for his first National
the usually tricky Camp Perry winds
similar. Harmon placed second in rapid-
Ohio: Susan Lausten, Westerville, Ohio;
Pistol Championship, relegating two for-
would play havoc with the .38. "I
fire and the National Match Course,
Deborah Hicks, Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mari-
mer champs to second and third places.
should've used the 38," Harmon mut-
and Marine Gy/Sgt. Billy Taggart took
anne Vitito, Freeland, Mich.; Schuyler
The Championship was far from an
tered later; center-fire day was calm and
one first, one second, and one third
Helbing, Ft. Worth, Tex.; and Ellen
easy victory; Harmon was two points
overcast, and his 876-32X aggregate was
place; but the aggregate title winner was
Ross, Houston, Tex. Alternates were
behind three-time National Pistol Cham-
lost in the crowd, eight points behind
National Guard Sp6 Milo Vlasin of Lin-
Janice McCarroll of Mundelein, Ill., and
pion Don Hamilton as the final day of
Hamilton's winning 884-36X.
coln, Nebr., who did not place among
Patricia Sawyer of Fairfield, Conn.
shooting began, Harmon having taken
The three-gun, 900-point warm-up
the top three in any of the four .45
Tricia Foster of Columbus, Ga., was
the .22 Championship in the first day's
match on Sunday, July 30, was an indi-
shoots, but shot consistently throughout
team captain and Inez Sargent of Sugar
firing with 890-51X, and Hamilton fir-
cation of things to come: the top three
for an aggregate score of 886-29X.
Land, Tex., was coach.
ing 884-36X for the Center-fire Cham-
competitors all had 878 scores. Harmon
Vlasin's performance gave him a total
"Randle Team members assemble at the tower," said the PA system; so shooters
In the Dewar Match, a 20-man team
pionship the second day. In the .45
set his pace for the rest of the matches
of 2623-96X for the National Guard
coaches, and curious bystanders clustered around as team coach Inez Sargent (center,
fired the Dewar course with metallic
aggregate, the final day of match shoot-
by winning the aggregate with 44 X's,
Pistol Championship.
with clipboard) and captain Tricia Foster (with notebook) explained the match schedule.
sights. The team scored 7816-343X.
ing, National Guardsman Milo Vlasin
Team firing members were: Thomas
came in first with 886-29X; Harmon fin-
day before the individual shooting began
J. Whitaker, Belmont, Calif; 1/Lt. Paul
ished third and Hamilton fifth, with
and thus the only dry day of prone
R. Collins, NGUS, Hickman, Tenn.;
884-38X and 882-41X respectively.
shooting, the Army Reserve "Gold"
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA, Atlanta,
This gave both the top shooters final
team of Captains Dennis Dingman,
Ga.; Allan F. Knowles, Whittier, Calif.;
scores of 2650, and also gave them
David Cramer, and Thurston Banks and
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock, USAR,
some long moments while the targets
PFC Steven Kern led off by capturing
Parris Island, S.C.; Thomas H. Guerin,
were carefully scored back at the scor-
the Metallic Sight Team title with 1598-
Los Alamitos, Calif.; Gy/Sgt. Jerry F.
ing shack. Finally it was official: Har-
103X. Marine Corps Reserve "Red" was
Boswell, USMC, Quantico, Va.; Edward
mon had squeezed by Hamilton with
second with 1594-103X, only eight X's
F. Etzel, Cookeville, Tenn.; Joseph W.
a margin of four X-ring shots.
ahead of Third Army ROTC.
Barnes, Jr., Branchville, N.J.; Maj. J.A.
Frank Higginson, Marine warrant offi-
The "Stinknik Gentlemen"-Larry
Hinkle, USMCR, Stone Mountain, Ga.;
cer and former National Pistol Cham-
Wilkins of Seville, Ohio, Douglas
Edgar P. O'Neal, Richardson, Tex.;
pion from Quantico, Va., had a bad
Knoop of Kettering, Ohio, Kenneth
Ronald E. Coleman, Decatur, Ga.; Sgt.
start with only an 880-41X in 22. He
Johnson of Washington, Pa., and Dean
John E. Comley, USMCR, Rochester,
built his scores up steadily for the next
De La Mater of Weirton, W.Va.-all
N.Y.; Robert E. Ralston, Spring Valley,
two days, taking second place in both
cleaned their targets for 1600-124X and
A pair of spectators bundle against the
N.Y.; Pvt. Steven R. Kern, USAR,
the center-fire and 45 aggregates and
the Prone Any-Sight Team Champion-
weather while watching prone shooting.
Peoria, III.; Capt. Dennis A. Dingman,
outshooting both Harmon and Hamil-
USAR. Sioux Falls, S. Dak.; Roy E.
ton in the .45 matches, but couldn't
ship. Ronald Silber of Cincinnati, Ohio,
captained the team and George Stid-
Oster, Upper Darby, Pa.; Capt. John S.
pick up enough points to overcome that
worthy of Prescott, Ariz., was coach.
Watkins, USAR, Fairfax, Va.; Frank R.
first day's low score. He ended up in
Army "Blue" was down one point for
Boyd, Dover, N.J.; and T/Sgt. Kurt J.
third place with 2646-131X.
DETROIT
The scene was all too familiar to the
second place, and Army Reserve "Gold"
Degerlund, USAF, San Antonio, Tex.
dropped two points for third.
Alternates were Kevin Richards of Val-
consistently high-scoring Hamilton-in
POLICE
1962 he ran second due to an X-count,
The Marine Corps copped the Her-
ley Stream, N.Y., and Eric Sundstrom
when Bill Blankenship's 2633-128X was
cules Trophy for the Position Metallic
of Varnville, S.C. The team was cap-
12 center shots ahead of Hamilton's
Sight Team Championship as Sgt. Larry
tained by Capt. David Ross, III, USAR,
score. Since then Hamilton has been one
Graham, CWO Greg Connor, Gy/Sgt.
of Houston, Tex., and the adjutant was
of the top three finishers in the National
Jerry Boswell and CWO Dave Boyd,
Maj. Bruce A. Meredith, USAR, of
Spartanburg, S.C. The official witness
Pistol Championships every year except
coached by MGy/Sgt. Frank Almeida,
totaled 1569-78X. Army "Blue" and
for both the Randle and Dewar matches
1963, and was the Champion in 1965,
1966, and 1969.
Air Force "Silver" were second and
was Beverly McGee of St. Croix, V.I.
Harmon, an 18-year Army veteran,
third with 1568-74X and 1567-80X.
U.S. teams won both the Randle and
The Army Reserve dominated the
Dewar matches last year, with 3987
Observers and shooters waiting for
position any-sight match, taking first and
Larry Wilkins of Seville, Ohio, takes it
points in the Randle match and 7886 in
the next relay watch pistol team
third places. USAR "Gold" team of
easy on the line while waiting for the rest
Dewar. Great Britain was the runner-
matches from behind the ready line
Captains Margaret Murdock, Thurston
of the shooters to finish a prone match.
up in both matches.
in this telephoto view.
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OCTOBER 1972
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serve trophy with 2632-118X; he's won
gate of the scores from the National
third in the aggregate at 3465-134X.
postal match fired the course on Tues-
Allen Arrington of Charlotte, N.C., a
The Manchester Trophy for the Na-
Match Course with all three guns, Gy/
The .45 team shoot on Wednesday
day afternoon, Aug. 1, after the regular
former North Carolina highway patrol-
tional Civilian Pistol Championship went
that trophy three times in the last four
Sgt. Billy Taggart totaled 888-44X to
afternoon was the last of the NRA
competition had been completed. Har-
man and now a deputy sheriff, used a
to Ralph O. Thompson of West Point,
years. Another repeater was S/Sgt. Bar-
win, easing past Hamilton by the tiny
matches, but the National Trophy
mon was the top scorer in the 30-shot,
Clark-accurized 45 and an S&W Model
Ga., for his 2637-130X. Thompson, who
bara Hile of Lapeer, Mich., by way of
Matches on Thursday were still to go
slow-fire, 50-yd. course with 290-8X.
41 to wrest the National Police Pistol
retired from the AMTU in 1968, is
the AMTU at Ft. Benning. She fired
margin of one X-ring shot.
In the team competition, the U.S.
and, as the song goes, "when you're
Other Mayleigh Cup team members,
Championship from defender Elwyn
now a personnel officer for West Point-
2580-77X to win the National Woman
Army Reserve "Blue" team of Maj. Ken-
hot, you're hot." Bonnie Harmon was
chosen from the results of the .22 slow-
Burnett, continuing the game of see-saw
Pepperell, a textile firm. The defending
Pistol Champion crown for the second
neth Hall, Sgt/Maj. Charles Wheeler,
hot. He added one more laurel by com-
fire course, were: T/Sgt. Arnold Vitar-
which began when Arrington broke Bur-
Civilian Champion, Ray Tourigny, was
straight year.
The National Senior Pistol Champion-
CWO Pasquale Melaragno, and Maj.
ing in first in the individual "leg" match
bo, USAF; Lt. John J. Cusick, USAF;
nett's long reign as Police Champion in
second among the civilian shooters with
with 294-13X-once again just ahead
Maj. Gale H. Boehnke, USAR; Sgt/
1970. Burnett took the title back in
ship went to Capt. Anthony L. Schmieg,
Benjamin Johnson added up a score of
2624-107X.
1170-55X in the 22 shoot, followed by
of Hamilton, who scored 293-14X.
Maj. Charles E. Wheeler, USAR; Gy/
1971, but Arrington's 2617-96X was
Army Reserve Sgt/Maj. Charles
58, a Naval Reserve four-striper from
Fairfax, Va., who fired 2551-72X.
the Marine Corps "Scarlet" and U.S.
The Army again took the spotlight in
Sgt. Max R. Falagan, USMC; S/Sgt.
nine points ahead of Burnett's score
Wheeler of San Antonio, Tex., sur-
Army "Blue" at 1169 each. But the
the National Trophy Team Match, as
Raul S. Perez, USA; Gy/Sgt. Billy R.
prised no one by taking the Army Re-
In the President's Match, an aggre-
this year.
gyrenes out-X'd the Army, 50 center
the team of Harmon, Heugatter, Sgt.
Taggart, USMC; Raymond J. Tourigny,
shots to 46, for second spot.
Grady Cowan and S/Sgt. Waymond
Jr.; and Eugene G. Ross. Gil Hebard
The U.S. Navy "Blue" team of Don
Alvis produced a total score of 1143-
and H. B. Bowlin were alternates. Ralph
Hamilton, Joe Witherell, Gasper De-
39X to top the field. X-counts were
O. Thompson was team captain and
Fino, and H. B. Bowlin captured the
again critical in the battle for second
Gy/Sgt. Jimmie R. Dorsey, USMCR,
center-fire team trophy. U.S. Army
place, as the Air Force "Blue" and Ma-
was adjutant.
"Blue" moved up into second place for
rine Corps "Eastern" teams came up
The U.S. team totaled 2827-64X, two
this match, firing 1156-44X.
with 1141 each. But the Air Force
points better than last year's U.S. team.
Army "Blue" made the final step up
shooters had 40 X's, 11 more than the
Great Britain won the Mayleigh Cup
in the 45 shoot, bringing home an
Marines.
match last year with 2834 and in 1970
1171-60X for an aggregate score of
Weatherwise, the pistol phase was the
with 2835. This year's scores for the
3496-150X and the team championship.
place to be. A portentous overcast splat-
other nations participating in the postal
The team of SFC Harland Rennolds,
tered occasional drops of rain on the
have not yet been received at NRA
M/Sgt. Robert Whitacre, M/Sgt. Emil
matches-a whispered threat of things
Headquarters.
Heugatter, and SFC Bonnie Harmon
to come during the next week's small-
traded places with the Navy "Blue",
bore matches-but the promised down-
Match photography by American
which fired 1158-48X for second place in
pour managed to hold off until each
Rifleman Assistant Editor George
.45 and totaled 3484-148X for second
day's shooting was over.
Stallings.
in the aggregate. USMC "Scarlet" was
The U.S. team for the Mayleigh Cup
Pistol champions: Barbara Hile (far
left) is National Woman Champion
for the second straight year, Allen
Arrington (below left) won the Police
title, and the top Civilian is Ralph
Thompson (left).
Students learn combat pistol techniques at Police Firearms Instructor School. Photo by Steve Hines.
National Pistol Champion Bonnie Harmon
(r.) discusses his day's shooting with
School, 262 students were schooled
American Rifleman Assistant Editor Ron
Perry Schools Add Shotgun
in methods of teaching shooting to
police officers. The Police School in-
Musselwhite.
cluded not only the use of police arms,
but such subjects as liability and ethical
NRA schools opened up a new
or smallbore rifles.
use of weapons, range operation, anal-
area of instructor training at Camp
Ed Damon of Arlington, Va., a guest
ysis of combat situations, knowledge of
Perry this year as shotgun training was
instructor at the I-J school for many
guns and ammunition, and crowd con-
added to the curriculum.
years, knows one important reason for
trol. This year's attendance was up 51
Nineteen student instructors learned
the continued success of the I-J School.
from the 1971 figure.
the fundamentals of teaching the shot-
Speaking for himself and other instruc-
Guest instructors at the Police In-
gun in this trial class, operated by
tors, he commented, "We like these
structor School were Frank McGee,
NRA staffers Warren Cheek, Don Bed-
kids, and they know it, and they re-
New York; Herb Binsbacher, Kansas
diges, Don Ide, Dale Gaskill, and
spond to us."
City, Mo.; Richard Traylor, District
Wayne Sheets. The 21/2-day school was
Guest instructors for the I-J school
of Columbia; George Huntington, In-
so well received NRA officials plan to
were Damon, Chuck Duncan of Sag-
diana University; and William Cos-
make it a regular Camp Perry school.
inaw, Mich., Herb Gwinn of Sacra-
tello, Phoenix, Ariz. Earl Hamb of
In the perennially popular Instruc-
mento, Calif., Dutch Volk of Johnson
Detroit was Range Coordinator, and
tor-Junior School, 33 student instruc-
City, N.Y., Col. Charles Sanders of
Ted Villella of Pontiac, Mich. was
tors took part in the instructor phase,
Indianapolis, Ind., Sally Sloan of St.
Chief Range Officer.
then, along with the staff of guest
Paul, Minn., Col. Joe Smith of the
Warren Cheek, Assistant Director of
instructors, taught 192 Juniors the fun-
Office of the Director of Civilian
NRA's Activities Division, directed the
damentals of rifle shooting. The young-
Marksmanship in Washington, D.C.,
schools at Camp Perry. Assistant di-
sters, age 12-18, were divided into three
and NRA staffers Bill Kennedy, Don
rectors were Dale Gaskill for Instruc-
groups according to their ages and
Ide and Wayne Sheets.
tor-Junior School and James E. Daugh-
shooting experience, and shot air rifles
At the Police Firearms Instructor
erty for Police Instructor School,
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THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
30
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Match with 197-7X. This left defend-
ing champion Ronald Troyer from Wil-
liamsfield, Ohio, three points behind at
194-5X. Edmondson continued to gain
ground in the afternoon by shooting a
possible in the rapid-fire Scott Trophy
Match. Although this put Edmondson
seven points ahead, his lead was only
transitory. High winds the next day held
his scores down.
Troyer, said to be adept at beguiling
the wind, soared upward, posting 199-
7X in the 300-yd. Coast Artillery Trophy
Match and 196-7X in the 600-yd. Army
Cup Match. Meanwhile, Edmondson lost
his chance at winning the President's
Aggregate, the first 800 portion of the
individual championships. His last two
shots in the Army Cup Match drifted
into the eight ring instead of the 10.
This left the aggregate wide open for
Troyer, who ended up with 785-24X to
Edmondson's 782-23X.
Trekking resolutely up to his firing
Excitement at the NRA National High Power Championships reached a peak as teams took the line and observers crowded to watch.
point the next morning. Edmondson
made ready to gain back the points he
had lost the previous day. Firing in the
By ELLIOTT L. MINOR
prestigious Navy Cup Match from 200
Edmondson Breaks Bolt-Gun
Assistant Editor
yds. in the standing position, Edmondson
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
put together 197-5X for another lead
on Troyer. The Army shooter lost that
advantage that afternoon, however,
A shooter's paraphernalia on the high power range: a well-tuned match rifle, a shooting
Grip On High Power Title
D
AY to day developments at the Na-
when Troyer turned out a perfect score
stool packed with accessories and a spotting scope.
tional High Power Rifle Cham-
in the rapid-fire Coast Artillery Match.
pionships this year were almost as un-
When the Marine Corps Cup Match
predictable as the Camp Perry weather.
SFC Martin D. Edmondson scored 1574-52X to capture the 1972 National High Power
got underway at 300 yds. the next morn-
tance his adversary. He finished the
CWO Ray Green, also of the Marine
Each sunrise brought new surprises.
Rifle title. Firing an M14 service rifle, Edmondson defeated about 400 other riflemen.
ing, shooters found the sun shining
match with 197-2X-a blow from which
Markmanship Training Unit, had his
Army SFC Martin D. Edmondson
brightly. Then dark thunder clouds
Troyer did not recover. But there was
moment of glory when he fired 43 con-
broke a five-year bolt-gun grip on the
crept in over the range and by 10:45
still one event left in the individual cham-
secutive center hits at 1000 yds. to win
big-bore title when he fired a new na-
a.m. most of the riflemen were cower-
pionship-the Air Force Cup Match
the Wimbledon match and break a two-
tional record of 1574-52X with an M14
ing under ponchos trying to fire decent
at 600 yds.
year record held by Navy PO1 Thomas
service rifle.
scores in a torrential downpour. Here
Armed with a bolt gun, which rifle-
Treinen of Moffett Field, Calif. Previ-
Sp/5 Joanne R. Stawski became the
Edmondson managed again to outdis-
men consider to be superior at long
ously, the record had stood since 1939.
first person in three years to fire the
ranges, Troyer had a distinct advantage.
Shooting on the high power ranges
highest woman's score with an M14
Edmondson, however, made the best
usually began at 7:30 a.m., but a morn-
service rifle. Stawski's 1499-30X put her
showing of his shooting career under
ing fog caused a delay in the Wimble-
three points above the nearest female
this tremendous pressure. He fired his
don competition. By 8:00 a.m. the tar-
bolt-gun contender.
first perfect score at that distance, de-
gets still appeared as vague shadows
A few days later CWO Ray H. Green
feating Troyer by three X's.
through the haze. Within the next hour,
surpassed Tom Treinen's 1970 Wimble-
"Believe me, I had to do a lot of
the sun burned off some of the fog and
don mark of 100 with 32V's by shoot-
talking to myself to keep the pressure
the first relay was called to the line. By
ing a spectacular string of 43V's.
down," the new Champion confessed
the time Green took his place to shoot,
Then Army Reserve Captain David
after his win was confirmed.
it was almost noon.
J. Cramer set a new high in the National
CWO Don R. Bartlett of the U.S.
Looking through his Redfield 20X
Trophy Individual Rifle Match when he
Marine Markmanship Training Unit
scope, he found it difficult still to see
piled up 491 with 15X's, bettering the
captured the Nevada Trophy aggregate,
the V ring on his target downrange.
old record by 5X's.
the second 800 portion of the individ-
Using about two minutes of right wind-
The ultimate display of skill came
ual championships. He scored 794-29X,
age to compensate for the slight breeze
during six-man team competition when
two points higher than Edmondson.
blowing in from Lake Erie, Green fired
USMC "White" from Quantico, Va.,
Bartlett won the Navy Cup Match with
20 shots into the center of his target.
jacked up the record for the Enlisted
197-8X, then put up a perfect score
Then he continued until he had 43V's. It
Men's Trophy Match by laying down a
with seven X's in the Coast Guard
was all over in 25 minutes.
winning score of 1761-66X.
Trophy Match. Although he dropped
"Hey! Green shot 43V's!" the rumor
Firing in the Individual champion-
down to fifth place in the Service Mas-
began to travel the length of the range.
ship, Edmondson, of the USAREUR
ter category when he fired 198-8X in
"Ah, that's impossible!" someone re-
Markmanship Training Unit at Grafen-
The National High Power Junior Champion,
the Marine Corps Cup Match, he came
plied.
woehr, Germany, stepped off to an early
G. David Tubb of Canadian, Tex., scored
back strongly with 199-6X in the Air
Then a crowd began to gather around
lead when he won the Members Trophy
1553-42X for his title.
Force Cup Match.
the Marine shooter, but a severe thun-
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OCTOBER 1972
33
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der storm about 10 minutes later cut
record when he placed first in the Na-
the congratulations short.
When S/Sgt. Danny Sanchez, the
tional Trophy Individual Rifle Match.
Marine Corps High Power Rifle Cham-
was off zero. They just weren't going
Green fired 190-gr. Sierra Matchking
He earned his 491-15X score with gov-
pion, came forward to shoot the 200-
where they were supposed to be."
bullets in a Remington 40X with an
ernment match ammo issued on the line
yd. rapid-fire portion of the Enlisted
But at least some of McQuien's shots
action sleeved in aluminum. His barrel,
and an M14 accurized by Ray Park-
Men's Trophy Match, he chatted for a
found their mark. The sergeant ended
chambered for the .300 Winchester
inson of Ft. Meade, Md.
short while with his coach, 1st./Sgt. Paul
up with 491-12X-the highest individual
Magnum cartridge, was made by Hart.
"My 300-yd. score of 99-2X was the
Yeager, then made an adjustment to his
score in the match.
Green declined to comment on the car-
turning point," he said later. "I was
tridge load.
rear sight. Just then the range officer
Nineteen-year-old William E. Meek,
also strong at 600 yds. with 198-10X.
boomed out a command on the loud-
a somber, determined rifleman from
That afternoon, Army Reserve Lt.
In fact that's about the best I've ever
speaker.
Upland, Calif., turned out an impressive
Col. Sam Burkhalter, 54, of Lake For-
done at that distance. When you're hav-
Sanchez, like the other competitors
performance during the individual cham-
est, III., won the Leech Cup Match, also
ing a good day, everything seems to go
fired at 1000 yds., but with metallic
on the line, stood with his legs crossed.
pionships when he slipped by Edmond-
right."
When the targets came up downrange,
son and Troyer to take first place in the
sights. Burkhalter fired a perfect 100
Excitement at the championships
score with 17 center hits, edging three
he dropped smoothly into a sitting po-
Coast Artillery Trophy Match. Buckled
reached a peak during the six-man team
sition with his legs still crossed, and
up comfortably in a pair of Big Mack
other competitors with the same score
matches fired at 200, 300 and 600 yds.
fired two shots.
overalls, Meek scored 199-9X, beating
in a tie break. S/Sgt. Arpail J. Gapol,
In slow-fire stages two members from
Yeager, who had been peering
Troyer by two X's and Edmondson by
the Army High Power Rifle Champion,
each team fired simultaneously; in the
through his spotting scope, leaned over
three points. He remained in contention
finished second and Bartlett finished
SFC William Harden adjusts an M14 rifle in the Army armorers' van at the Nationals.
rapid-fire events only one team member
to speak with Sanchez as he quickly
for the national title until he dropped a
third.
fired in each relay. Team captains and
changed magazines in his M14. Then
few points in the Coast Guard Trophy
Another Army Reservist, Capt. David
coaches sat directly behind the shooters
Sanchez began shooting again. Yeager
Match. After this stinging disappoint-
Cramer, a high school biology teacher
to adjust their shots and advise them
First Aid For Sick Rifles
clutched a stop watch as Sanchez fired
ment, he remained on the range long
from Aliquippa, Pa., eclipsed another
of wind conditions.
rapidly eight more times.
after the other competitors had gone,
I
LLNESS seldom strikes the robust meat
thinking patterns and reactions to match
When the targets disappeared in uni-
mulling over his performance. Meek,
and potato eaters firing the high power
pressures.
sion behind the backstop downrange,
in the end, took the Collegiate Cham-
competition at the National Matches. But
M/Sgt. Franz Bjorklund, the Air Force
everyone started talking excitedly at the
pionship and placed second in the NRA
if they should feel out of sorts occasionally,
gunsmith, says an armorer has to spend
same time.
Match Rifle category.
there is an Army aid man nearby to serve
several seasons on a firing line before he
"He's got a knot!" shouted team cap-
Behind Meek came Marine CWO
APC's and salt tablets.
can diagnose the special problems that
tain CWO Coburn Sergent. "He was
Robert L. Goller of Quantico, Va., the
In contrast, the highly tuned rifles fired
sometimes develop in match-conditioned
shooting below the X ring. He's got a
1971 National Service Rifle Champion,
by the competitors don't always enjoy such
service rifles. Top Army shooters have no
hundred. A group like that will make
with 1567-53X. He was followed by
good health. Unexpected problems can
confidence in an armorer until he has
you a nervous wreck."
SFC William R. Lee of the USAMTU
have a devastating effect on a shooter's
about five years experience, according to
Sanchez, smiling, shouldered his rifle
at Ft. Benning with 1564-52X.
performance.
S/Sgt. Shelva Smith of the USAMTU
Fortunately, help is also available for
gunsmithing unit.
and exclaimed: "On that last shot, I'm
In other events, Marine S/Sgt. Ken-
sick rifles. Military armorers at six porta-
Armorers must become skilled psycholo-
saying please break high, please break
neth A. Edge of Quantico, Va., took
ble maintenance shops stand ready to ad-
gists. "You never make the mistake of
high!"
first place in the Scott Trophy Match
minister Hoppe's No. 9 to sticky gas pis-
telling a shooter that he is responsible for
"It was a fine group!" Sergent told
with a perfect 200 score and 16X's.
tons or perform minor surgery on more
poor scores," says Charlie Frazier, who
him. "It was just printing a bit too
AO1 Rufus A. Moore of NAS, Patuxent
serious conditions. Although these gun
heads the Navy's Match Conditioning Unit
low. A little higher and you'd have
River, Md., turned out 199-6X to win
medics are primarily responsible for build-
at San Diego, Calif. Frazier recalled one
seven X's instead of three."
the Army Cup Match. M/Sgt. Eric R.
ing and maintaining the service rifles used
shooter who scored 76 out of a possible
Sanchez, who went on to fire the
England, also of Quantico, posted 200-
by their respective teams, they also assist
100 during a portion of a high power
highest individual score in the match
12X to capture top honors in the Coast
civilian competitors whose rifles are
match. The shooter complained to Frazier
blighted. It's good sportsmanship, they say.
that his rifle was defective. Although
CWO Ray H. Green, USMC, Quantico, Va.,
(298-11X), led his USMC "White"
Sp5 Joanne R. Stawski, USA, Ft. Benning,
Guard Trophy Match. Another possible
SFC Martin Edmondson was one of the
Frazier found nothing seriously wrong with
set a new national record for the Wim-
Ga., captured the woman's high power
team to victory with a record-setting
was made by William H. Tabor of
first this year to have a rifle problem.
the rifle, he indicated on a repair ticket
bledon with 100-43X.
score of 1761-66X.
title with 1499-30X fired with an M14.
Littleton, Colo., who won the Marine
When his groups began to spread during a
that he had corrected about five common
That afternoon, when the teams
Corps Cup Match with 10X's. And
practice session, he carried the rifle to
problems. The next day the competitor
moved back to the 600-yd. line for fir-
finally, Tom B. Gatewood, Sr., of
Army gunsmith William Harden. SFC
fired 99.
ing the Rumbold Trophy Team Match,
Hobbs, N. Mex., won the Air Force
Harden, who himself had accurized the
M/Sgt. Bjorklund had a similar experi-
civilian bolt-gun shooters outdistanced
Cup Match with another perfect score
rifle at Ft. Benning, discovered a loose
ence. A civilian competitor once complained
the military riflemen. First place went
and 12X's.
operating rod guide. After Harden repaired
to him that his rifle was defective after firing
to the California "Gold" Team, which
the part, Edmondson went on to win the
65 out of 100 in a 200-yd. rapid-fire match.
G. David Tubb, 18, of Canadian, Tex.,
National High Power Rifle Championship
When Bjorklund replaced a pin-which
amassed 1174-50X. This score gave the
was the Junior Champion with the NRA
with a record score of 1574-52X. It was the
had nothing to do with the rifle's accuracy
team a one-point advantage on the
Match Rifle. Shooting respectable scores
first time a service rifle had been used to
-the shooter's score jumped to 99 in the
Texas State Rifle Association crew.
consistently throughout the individual
win the title since 1966.
next match.
Third went to the Michigan Rifle and
championships, Tubb reached a peak in
"Thanks to Harden, I had an excellent
"If an armorer told a shooter that the
Pistol Association at 1167-40X.
the Coast Guard Trophy Match when
rifle at the matches," Edmondson said
real problem was between his ears, the
During the National Trophy Rifle
he fired a possible with 9X's for third
later.
man would become discouraged," Bjork-
Team Match the following day, in
place. He tied for second with Tabor,
Military armorers receive little public
lund concluded.
which all competitors were armed with
then fell into third place when the tie
recognition. No one awards a trophy to
"A good team armorer has to know how
the man who builds the winning rifle, yet
to work with the competitors," said
the service rifle, the military shooters
was broken.
an incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory
Gy/Sgt. Ray Sweet, who has been ac-
gained supremacy. U.S. Army "Blue"
Mrs. Polly Tubb, David's mother,
armorer can ruin a rifle team.
curizing M14 rifles for the Marine Corps
from Ft. Benning, Ga., took first place
lost her two-year reign as National
"Just any armorer could not do this
since 1964. "If you're working on a ser-
with 2900-65X, USMC "Blue" took
Woman's High Power Champion this
job," says CWO Don Bartlett, captain of
geant's rifle and the colonel walks up with
second with 2888-69X, and USAF
years after Mrs. Betty J. Swarthout of
the Marine Corps rifle team from Quan-
his rifle, you don't put the sergeant's rifle
"Evans" took third with 2882-69X.
Westland, Mich., edged her with a 1496-
tico, Virginia. To be effective, Bartlett be-
aside," he continued. "This would make
Army Reserve Col. Sam Burkhalter of Lake
William E. Meek, a 19-year-old from Up-
"My standing was terrible," said
24X. Swarthout, armed with a bolt gun,
lieves an armorer should spend at least a
the sergeant lose confidence." The ar-
Forest, III., edged two other riflemen after
land, Calif., took the Collegiate High
M/Sgt. James L. McQuien of the U.S.
was then defeated by SP/5 Joanne R.
year with a team SO that he can become
morers have to work to maintain that
tying for first in the Leech Cup Match.
Power Rifle title with his 1567-64X.
Army "Blue". "I had a 95. I guess I
thoroughly familiar with each member's
confidence.-ELLIOTT L. MINOR
Stawski of Ft. Benning, who shot 1499-
30X with an M14.
34
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
35
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
U.S. Strikes Gold In Munich
CAMP PERRY SCOREBOARD
50-Yd. Any-Sight
SMALLBORE
Schuyler Helbing
399-19X
Regular Service Champion
40 shots, 50 yds. (50 Award Points)
Ellen G. Ross
399-23X
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
Douglas A. Knoop
400-38X
Team Total
3982-245X
2650-121X
rifle shooters at the Olympic Games in
50-Meter Any-Sight
Alternates: Janice S. McCarroll and
National Civilian Champion
U.S.
NATIONAL SMALLBORE RIFLE
40 shots, 50 meters (50 Award Pts.)
Patricia E. Sawyer; Team Captain:
(Manchester Trophy, a trophy min-
Munich shot their way to two gold and
PRONE CHAMPIONSHIP
Capt. David Ross III, USAR
Tricia Foster; Team Coach: Inez
iature, and 35 Award Points)
Aggregate of Metallic-Sight Prone
400-37X
Sargent; Official Witness: Beverly
Ralph O. Thompson
2637-130X
two silver medals, and smashed three world rec-
and Any-Sight Prone Champion-
Dewar Course Any-Sight
McGee, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
National Police Champion
ships.
20 shots, 50 yds.; 20 shots, 100
NATIONAL SMALLBORE RIFLE
(Thomas McGinley Trophy, trophy
ords in the process.
yds. (50 Award Points)
POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP
plaque, and 35 Award Points)
National Prone Champion
Dean De La Mater
400-37X
Aggregate of four four-position
Allen W. Arrington
2617-96X
John H. Writer, an Army Reserve lieutenant
(Critchfield Trophy, a trophy min-
100-Yd. Any-Sight
matches
National Woman Champion
iature, an Anschutz Model 250-20
40 shots, 100 yds. (50 Award Pts.)
National Position Champion
(35 Award Points)
from Clarendon Hills, III., captured the first U.S.
precision air rifle, and National
Allan F. Knowles 400-39X
(Frank Parsons Memorial Trophy,
S/Sgt. Barbara J. Hile, USA
Champion Brassard)
Any-Sight Prone Championship
a trophy miniature, an Anschutz
2580-77X
gold medal in the 1972 shooting events when he
Writer
Wigger
Auer
Bassham
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
Aggregate of above eight matches
Model 250-20 precision air rifle,
National Senior Champion
6394-536X
Any-Sight Prone Champion
and National Champion Brassard)
(Senior Trophy, trophy miniature,
totaled 1166 in three-position smallbore rifle at
position score of 379 set the United States' third
(U.S. Cartridge Co. Trophy, trophy
CWO David I. Boyd 11, USMC
and 35 Award Points)
Second Place (45 Award Points)
miniature, and 55 Award Points)
3173-193X
Capt. Anthony L. Schmieg, USNR
50 meters, breaking the old world record of 1165.
new world record in shooting, passing the old
Maj. Bruce A. Meredith, USAR
Capt. David Ross 111, USAR
Second Place (45 Award Points)
2551-72X
6394-534X
3199-289X
Maj. Lones W. Wigger Jr., USA
U.S. Army Reserve Champion
His 381 in the standing position was also a new
record by three points.
Second Place (35 Award Points)
3166-197X
(Army Reserve Trophy, a trophy
Third Place (40 Award Points)
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
Third Place (40 Award Points)
plaque, and 35 Award Points)
world record, bettering the old mark by two
The fourth medal arrived early in the Games,
Capt. David Ross III, USAR
3199-277X
Maj. John R. Foster, USA
CSgt/Maj. Charles E. Wheeler,
6393-540X
Third Place (25 Award Points)
3165-180X
USAR
2632-118X
points.
when Californian Vic Auer shot 598 in the Eng-
National Woman Champion (Rem-
Maj. Bruce A. Meredith, USAR
National Woman Champion
National Guard Champion
ington Trophy, a trophy miniature
3199-276X
(35 Award Points)
(35 Award Points)
In the same event, Capt. Lanny R. Bassham of
lish match and was thought to have the gold.
and 35 Award Points)
National Woman Champion
Mary M. Keys
3165-178X
Sp6 Milo M. Vlasin, NGUS
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock, USAR
(Western Cartridge Co. Trophy, a
National Civilian Champion
2623-96X
the Army Markmanship Training Unit at Ft. Ben-
Judges, however, rescored the targets of North
6386-485X
trophy plaque and 35 Award Pts.)
(35 Award Points)
PRESIDENT'S MATCH
National Junior Champion (Whit-
Mary Lou Adler
3196-250X
Edward F. Etzel
3164-178X
Aggregate of cal. .22, center-fire,
ning fired 1157 for the silver medal.
Korean Ho Jun Li and raised his 595 to a 599,
tington Trophy, trophy minia-
Metallic-Sight Team, 4-man team;
National Service Champion
and .45 National Match Courses
ture and 35 Award Points)
each shooter, 20 shots, 50 yds.,
CWO David 1. Boyd 11, USMC
Winner
The second gold medal was won by Army Maj.
giving him the match in one of many controversial
Mary Lou Adler 6384-479X
and 20 shots, 100 yds. (American
3173-193X
(Gold-filled medal and 55 Award
National Senior Champion (35
Dewar Trophy, trophy plaques
National Senior Champion
Points)
Lones W. Wigger, Jr., closely pushed by Russia's
decisions. Auer therefore was awarded the silver
Award Points)
and 5 Award Points to each team
(35 Award Points)
Gy/Sgt. Billy R. Taggart, USMC
Ransford D. Triggs
6384-487X
member)
Robert S. Kline
3079-129X
888-44X
Boris Melnik, in the 300-meter free-rifle event.
medal.
National Civilian Champion (Wil-
U.S. Army Reserve "Gold"
National Junior Champion (Cobb
Silver Medal Winners
liam P. Schweitzer, Award and 35
1598-103X
Trophy and a trophy miniature)
PO1 Donald L. Hamilton, USNR
Both had 1155 points, but Wigger was determined
A further report on shooting at the XX
Award Points)
Capt. Dennis A. Dingman
400-22X
Mary
Keys
3165-178X
888-43X
Thomas J. Whitaker 6392-523X
Capt. David J. Cramer
398-26X
4-Position Metallic-Sight, 20 shots,
Cpl. James B. Comley, USMCR
the winner because of a higher score over the last
Olympiad will be presented in the November issue
National Service Champion
Capt. Thurston E. Banks
400-28X
50 yds., in each position: prone,
883-41X
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
Pfc. Steven R. Kern
400-27X
standing, sitting, kneeling.
CWO Francis A. Higginson, USMC
10 shots in the kneeling position. His standing-
of The American Rifleman.
6394-536X
Any-Sight Team, 4-man team; each
(50 Award Points)
883-37X
50-Yd. Metallic Sight 40 shots, 50
shooter, 20 shots, 50 yds.; and 20
Mary
M.
Keys
795-45X
S/Sgt. George R. Moss, USA
yds. (50 Award Points)
shots, 100 yds. (Officers Reserve
4-Position Metallic-Sight, 20 shots,
882-31X
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
Trophy, seven trophy plaques, and
50 yds., in each position: prone,
Ralph O. Thompson
881-45X
400-40X
five Award Points to each team
standing, sitting, kneeling.
Raymond J. Tourigny, Jr.
881-43X
50-Meter Metallic-Sight
member)
(50 Award Points)
SFC John A. Smith, USA
40 shots, 50 meters (50 Award
Stinknik Gentlemen
1600-124X
Maj. John R. Foster, USA 794-48X
880-37X
Points)
Ronald Silber, Captain
4-Position Any-Sight, 20 shots, 50
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
David P. Avril
400-37X
George Stidworthy, Coach
yds., in each position: prone, stand-
879-42X
Dewar Course Metallic-Sight
Larry A. Wilkins
400-30X
ing, sitting, kneeling.
S/Sgt. John R. Sicinski, USA
20 shots, 50 yds.; 20 shots, 100
Douglas A. Knoop
400-33X
(50 Award Points)
879-37X
yds. (50 Award Points)
Dean De La Mater
400-28X
CWO David I. Boyd 11, USMC
Maj. Bruce A. Meredith, USAR
J. Kenneth Johnson
400-33X
799-58X
Mayleigh Cup International Team
Dewar Trophy Int'l Team (Postal)
4-Position Any-Sight, 20 shots, 50
Match (Postal)
400-37X
20-man team; each shooter, 20
yds., in each position: prone, stand-
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
100-Yd. Metallic-Sight 40 shots,
290-8X
100 yds. (50 Award Points)
shots, 50 yds., and 20 shots, 100
ing, sitting, kneeling.
Maj. Bruce A. Meredith, USAR
(50 Award Points)
T/Sgt. Arnold Vitarbo, USAF 285-8X
yds. on NSRA "British National"
1/Lt. John J. Cusick, USAF 270-4X
400-32X
50-Meter Metallic-Sight, 40 shots,
targets.
CWO David 1. Boyd II, USMC
Thomas J. Whitaker
795-49X
Maj. Gale H. Boehnke, USAR 285-6X
399-27X
1/Lt. Paul R. Collins, NGUS 397-15X
4-Position Metallic-Sight Team
C/Sgt./ Charles E. Wheeler,
100 yds. (50 Award Points)
USAR
288-6X
Ray P. Carter
400-39X
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
Four-man team: each shooter, 10
50-Meter Metallic-Sight, 40 shots,
395-22X
shots at 50 yds. in each position:
Gy/Sgt. Max R. Falagan, USMC
281-7X
50 meters (50 Award Points)
Allan F. Knowles
394-23X
prone, standing, sitting, kneeling.
S/Sgt. Raul S. Perez, USA 283-7X
Thomas J. Whitaker
400-31X
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock,
USAR
(Hercules Trophy, seven trophy
Dewar Course Metallic Sight
plaques, five Award Points to
Gy/Sgt. Billy R. Taggart, USMC
394-19X
284-4X
20 shots, 50 yds.; 20 shots, 100 yds.
Thomas H. Guerin
393-24X
each team member)
U.S. Marine Corps
1569-78X
Raymond J. Tourigny, Jr.
289-8X
(50 Award Points)
Gy/Sgt. Jerry F. Boswell, USMC
Eugene G. Ross
272-6X
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
393-23X
MGy/Sgt. Frank Almeida, Coach
Team total
2827-64X
400-34X
Edward F. Etzel
393-18X
CWO David 1. Boyd II
395-22X
Alternates: Gil Hebard and H. B.
100-Yd. Metallic Sight
Joseph W. Barnes, Jr.
393-15X
Sgt. Larry L. Graham
390-17X
Maj. J.A. Hinkle, USMCR
391-19X
Bowlin; Official Witness: Carl Raja-
40 shots, 50 yds. (50 Award Pts.)
392-21X
CWO Gregory Connor
mets, Preston, Ontario, Canada;
Dennis E. Ghiselli
400-26X
Edgar P. O'Neal
392-19X
Gy/Sgt. Jerry F. Boswell
393-20X
391-16X
4-Position Any-Sight Team
Team Captain: Ralph O. Thompson;
Perry Volunteers Honored
Metallic-Sight Prone Championship
Ronald E. Coleman
Sgt. John E. Comley, USMCR
Four-man team; each shooter, 10
Team Adjutant: Gy/Sgt. Jimmie R.
Aggregate of above eight matches.
Dorsey, USMCR
Metallic-Sight Prone Champion
390-17X
shots at 50 yds. in each position:
(Hoppe Memorial Trophy, trophy
Robert E. Ralston
prone, standing, sitting, kneeling.
WARM-UP AGGREGATE
389-15X
S
IXTY-SIX volunteer workers received cer-
Alan B. Salkeld, 71, of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
shooter and now as a volunteer. He heads
miniature, and 55 Award Points)
PFC Steven R. Kern, USAR 387-16X
(Caswell Trophy, seven trophy
Aggregate of the cal. 22, center-
PFC Steven R. Kern, USAR
tificates of appreciation from the NRA
Capt. Dennis A. Dingman, USAR
plaques, five Award Points to
fire, and 45 practice matches.
says that there's a certain magnetism about
the Camp Perry protest committee, serves
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
3197-247X
387-10X
each team member)
this year at Camp Perry for their work at
Camp Perry which keeps pulling him back.
as an instructor in the Junior school, and
Second Place (35 Award Points)
385-15X
U.S. Army Reserve "Gold"
878-44X
Roy E. Oster
Ronald Coleman
3196-235X
"This is where I learned to shoot," he ex-
assists the NRA volunteer coordinator, Col.
Capt. John S. Watkins, USAR
1573-91X
CAL. 22 SLOW FIRE
five National Matches.
Third Place (25 Award Points)
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock 391-21X
20 shots, 50 yds. (50 Award Points)
385-12X
"The NRA volunteers make an outstand-
plains. "When the NRA wants me, I'll go
John Lee.
Maj. Presley W. Kendall, USA
Frank R. Boyd
385-10X
Capt. Thurston E. Banks
392-22X
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
3195-259X
Capt. David Cramer
394-22X
196-10X
ing contribution to the NRA National Rifle
anywhere."
Retired ATF Investigator Richard O'Col-
T/Sgt. Kurt J. Degerlund, USAF
National Woman Champion (Peters
382-6X
Capt. John S. Watkins
396-26X
CAL. 22 NATIONAL MATCH
Cartridge Co. Trophy, a trophy
COURSE
and Pistol Championships," says Louis F.
One high-ranking retired military officer
laghan, 56, from Cleveland, enjoys the
Team total
7816-343X
plaque, and 35 Award Points)
Lucas, NRA Executive Director. "They're
camaraderie he finds at the Nationals. The
Alternates: Kevin B. Richards and
says he started coming to Camp Perry as a
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock, USAR
J. Eric Sundstrom; Team Captain:
PISTOL
10 shots, 50 yds.; 10 shots, 25 yds.;
10 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
the ones who make the matches run."
volunteer three years ago when he saw
friendship and helpfulness of the shooters,
3192-229X
Capt. David Ross III, USAR; Team
Raymond J. Tourigny, Jr. 298-22X
50-Yd. Any-Sight
Since military support for the National
he feels, are unmatched in any other sport.
Adjutant: Maj. Bruce A. Meredith,
NATIONAL PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP
CAL. .22 TIMED FIRE
that volunteers were vital to the success of
40 shots, 50 yds. (50 Award Points)
USAR; Official Witness: Beverly Mc-
Aggregate of cal. center-fire
20 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
Championships was withdrawn in 1968,
the Matches. "The associations were so
He now hopes to continue as a hobby what
Capt. David Ross III, USAR
Gee, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
and cal. 45 championships
Gy/ Sgt. Charles Kissinger, USMCR
400-40X (shootoff 200-18X)
the NRA volunteers have taken over many
pleasant here, I got hooked," he adds.
was formerly a part of his job-pistol
Randle Trophy Women's Int'l Team
National Champion
200-15X
50-Meter Any-Sight, 40 shots, 50
Match (Postal) 10-woman team;
(Harrison Trophy, trophy minia-
CAL. 22 RAPID FIRE
essential jobs. They serve as supervisory
"Then I wanted to come back."
shooting.
meters (50 Award Points)
each shooter, 20 shots, 50 yds.,
ture, Smith Wesson Model 52,
20 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
David A. Koenig
400-39X
personnel on the ranges and in the target
Charles A. Sanders, 67, Indianapolis,
Although the average age of the NRA
and 20 shots, 100 yds.
a National Champion Brassard,
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
Dewar Course Any-Sight
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock, USAR
and National Champion Medallion.)
200-15X
pits. They sit behind desks, processing the
Ind., comes partly to reminisce about days
volunteers is about 50, there is now a
20 shots, 50 yds.; shots, 100
400-30X
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
CAL. 22 CHAMPIONSHIP
thousands of forms that must be handled.
and wars long past. An NRA Director,
growing legion of younger ones. Their hair
yds. (50 Award Points)
Mary Lou Adler
399-18X
2650-121X
Aggregate of the above cal. .22
Robert E. Ralston
400-38X
Linda G. Ritchie
398-26X
Second Place (45 Award Points)
matches
And they serve as instructors in the police
retired Army colonel and holder of seven
is longer and they have never danced to a
(shootoff 200-15X)
Barbara Hampson
397-25X
PO1 Donald L. Hamilton, USNR
Cal. 22 Champion
100-Yd. Any-Sight
Janet Spohn
395-25X
2650-117X
and Junior schools.
Purple Hearts, Sanders has attended the
Glenn Miller tune, but at Camp Perry that
(Walker Trophy, a trophy miniature,
40 shots, 100 yds. (50 Award Pts.)
Susan R. Lausten
397-23X
Third Place (40 Award Points)
and 55 Award Points)
What brings them back year after year?
National Matches since 1924, first as a
doesn't seem to matter.-E.L.M.
Capt. Margaret T. Murdock, USAR
Deborah Hicks
399-33X
CWO Francis A. Higginson, USMC
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
400-37X
Marianne Vitito
399-23X
2646-131X
890-51X
36
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
37
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
CENTER-FIRE SLOW FIRE
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon, USA
Collegiate Champion
Winner
20 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
294-13X
(Trophy Plate and 35 Award Points)
(Coast Artillery Trophy Miniature
T/Sgt. Arnold Vitarbo, USAF
High Reserve
William
E.
Meek
1567-64X
and 50 Award Points)
197-10X
(Army Reserve Memorial Trophy
SERVICE RIFLE CHAMPION
William E. Meek
199-9X
CENTER-FIRE NATIONAL
Plaque)
Second Place (45 Award Points)
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
MATCH COURSE
PO1 Donald L. Hamilton, USNR
CWO Robert L. Goller, USMC
(15 Award Points)
OUR GREAT OUTDOORS
10 shots, 50 yds.; 10 shots, 25 yds.;
293-14X
1567-53X
Louis F. Behling
193-6X
10 shots, 25 yds.
High Police
Third Place (40 Award Points)
High Service (15 Award Points)
(50 Award Points)
(Ancient Archer Trophy Plaque)
SFC William R. Lee, USA 1564-52X
M/Sgt. G. J. Kozuch, USMC 198-6X
CWO Francis A. Higginson, USMC
Dorr N. Wiltse, Jr.
288-9X
National Guard Champion
Facts about Game and Conservation
ARMY CUP
298-18X
High Civilian
(National Guard Association
2 sighting shots and 20 shots for
CENTER-FIRE TIMED FIRE
(Silver Bowl Trophy Plaque)
Trophy and 35 Award Points)
record, 600 yds., slow-fire prone
20 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
Floyd O. Aikman
290-10X
Col. Bruce G. Johnston, NGUS
Winner
Gy/Sgt. Billy R. Taggart, USMC
High National Guard
1553-35X
(Army Cup Miniature and 50 Award
200-11X
(Gold Medal)
Civilian Champion
Points)
CENTER-FIRE RAPID FIRE
T/Sgt. Walter E. Cooper, ANG
(Civilian Club Members' Trophy
AO1 Rufus A. Moore, USN 199-6X
20 shots. 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
289-9X
Plaque and 35 Award Points)
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
Protection Given Redhead,
Disease Threatens
CWO Bruce A. Wilcox, NGUS
NATIONAL TROPHY PISTOL TEAM
J. R. McCulloch
1542-36X
(15 Award Points)
Canvasback, Atlantic Brant
Yellowstone Bison Herds
200-13X
Four-man teams; U.S. Cal. .45
Army Reserve Champion
Richard A. Kuhn
191-7X
CENTER-FIRE CHAMPIONSHIP
M1911 or M1911A1; each shooter,
(Sutton Trophy Plaque)
High Service (15 Award Points)
Aggregate of above center-fire
10 shots, 50 yds.; 10 shots, 25 yds.;
Capt. Frank H. Loudermilk, USAR
A01 Rufus A. Moore, USN 199-6X
Hurt by drought in their Canadian
Brucellosis, a bacterial disease harm-
matches
10 shots, 25 yds.
1535-31X
Match Winner
Reserve Champion
NAVY CUP
prairie breeding area, redhead and can-
ful to domestic livestock, now indirectly
Center-Fire Champion
(Clarke Trophy, a trophy miniature,
(Gold Cup Trophy Plaque and
(Hankins Memorial Trophy Plaque)
20 shots, 200 yds., slow-fire,
and 55 Award Points)
Gold Medals)
Capt. Frank H. Loudermilk, USAR
standing
vasback populations have decreased
threatens the remaining small bison
PO1 Donald L. Hamilton, USNR
U.S.
Army
1143-39X
1535-31X
Winner
over the last several years. Consequently,
herds in Yellowstone National Park.
884-36X
Capt. James H. Fraser, Jr., Captain
Marine Champion
(Navy Cup Miniature and 50 Award
M/Sgt. Laurence K. Mosely Coach
(General Smith Trophy Miniature)
Points)
CAL. .45 SLOW FIRE
full protection for both species has been
The park's buffalo show no obvious ill
20 shots, 50 yds. (50 Award Points)
M/Sgt. Emil W. Heugatter
289-13X
CWO Robert L. Goller, USMC
CWO Don R. Bartlett, USMC 197-8X
T/Sgt. Hubert H. Legg, USAF
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon
288-11X
1567-53X
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
awarded by the Bureau of Sport Fish-
effects and, as carriers, are only a very
195-10X
Sgt. Grady E. Cowan
282-5X
Navy Champion
(15 Award Points)
CAL. .45 NATIONAL MATCH
S/Sgt. Waymond Alvis
284-10X
ADS1 Tom Treinen
1543-45X
J.
R.
McCulloch
193-5X
eries & Wildlife. A $200,000 canvasback
remote threat to any domestic livestock.
High Service (15 Award Points)
COURSE
Second Place
Regular Service Champion
research program has been launched by
Nevertheless, some stockmen's groups
10 shots, 50 yds.; 10 shots, 25 yds.;
(Silver Medals)
(United Service Match Trophy
CWO Don R. Bartlett, USMC 197-8X
10 shots, 25 yds.
U.S. Air Force "Blue"
1141-40X
Plaque)
COAST GUARD TROPHY
the Bureau to explore the possibility
are urging that the disease be eradicated
(50 Award Points)
Third Place
SFC Martin D. Edmondson, USA
20 shots, 200 yds., rapid-fire,
that declining habitat quality in certain
there. To do so would require the de-
Gy/Sgt. Billy R. Taggart, USMC
(Bronze Medals)
1574-52X
sitting or kneeling from standing
298-13X
U.S. Marine Corps "Eastern"
Collegiate Champion
Winner
key areas may be affecting the species'
struction of perhaps 80% of the park's
CAL. .45 TIMED FIRE
1141-29X
(VFW Trophy Plaque and
(Coast Guard Trophy Miniature
20 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
High Reserve
35 Award Points)
and 50 Award Points)
status. Effects of disease, pesticides and
bison, according to park officials. The
SFC Harland V. Rennolds, USA
(U.S. Coast Guard Memorial Trophy
Ray
P.
Carter
1502-27X
M/Sgt. Eric R. England, USMC
200-12X
other pollutants will also be studied.
The Mountain Lion
survivors would have to be penned for
200-14X
Plaque)
Senior Champion
CAL. .45 RAPID FIRE
U.S. Army Reserve 'Green"
(Townsend Whelen Trophy Plaque
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
Atlantic brant also have been ac-
20 shots, 25 yds. (50 Award Points)
(15 Award Points)
Stages A Comeback
several years for tests, making little more
1135-27X
and 35 Award Points)
CWO Francis A. Higginson, USMC
High Civilian
J.
R.
McCulloch
1542-36X
Allan
D.
Cors
corded protection due to two consecu-
than domestic creatures out of the de-
198-4X
199-13X
(Oglethorpe Trophy Plaque)
Woman Champion
High Service (15 Award Points)
tive nesting fiascos brought on by ex-
Rather than being "wiped out by
scendants of the United States' once
CAL. .45 CHAMPIONSHIP
Virginia State Association 1099-23X
(Trophy Plate and 35 Award Points)
M/Sgt. Eric R. England, USMC
Aggregate of above cal. 45 matches
High
Police
Sp5 Joanne R. Stawski, USA
200-12X
ceptionally late cold spring weather in
sportsmen" as some journalists have
great plains herds.
Cal. .45 Champion
(American Indian Trophy Plaque)
1499-30X
MARINE CORPS CUP
(Orton Trophy, a trophy miniature,
Michigan State Police
1106-21X
Junior Champion
20 shots, 300 yds., rapid-fire, prone
their Arctic breeding grounds.
suggested, the mountain lion or cougar
and 55 Award Points)
High Individual
(Jackson Arms Trophy Plaque
from standing
is staging quite a comeback, according
Sp6 Milo M. Vlasin, NGUS 886-29X
(Military Police Corps Trophy
and 35 Award Points)
Winner
$418,000 Worth Of
CAL. .22 TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Plaque)
Patrick M. McCann 1516-29X
(Marine Corps Cup Miniature
to biologists. Older population estimates
Four-man team, National Match
T/Sgt. Hubert H. Legg, USAF
PRESIDENT'S MATCH
and 50 Award Points)
Doves Cooing Louder
Forest For Game
Course
291-13X
An aggregate of scores fired in the
William H. Tabor
200-10X
of 4,000-6,500 cougars in existence ap-
(High Standard Mfg. Co. Trophy,
High Air Force Individual
following matches: Members
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
In Central States
pear far too low and there may be as
(General Carl Spaatz Trophy
Trophy, Scott Trophy, Coast Artil-
Greater pond construction, food, and
seven trophy plaques, and five
(15 Award Points)
Award Points to each member)
Plaque)
lery Trophy, and Army Cup.
Patrick M. McCann
197-4X
U.S. Army Reserve "Blue" 1170-55X
T/Sgt. Hubert H. Legg, USAF
Winner
High Service (15 Award Points)
Mourning doves should be more
many as 4,000 in California, Oregon
cover for wildlife is in the offing on a
Jack R. Vincent, Captain
291-13X
(Gold Medal and 35 Award Points)
S/Sgt. Arlie Jones
199-10X
plentiful this year in the central States.
and Washington State alone.
million and a half acres of public lands
Maj. Kenneth D. Hall
290-13X
High Army Individual
Ronald G. Troyer 785-24X
(General Mellon Trophy Plaque)
High Service Rifle (Gold Medal)
AIR FORCE CUP
States which permit dove hunting
Removing the mountain lion from
in southern Missouri's Clark and Mark
C/Sgt./Maj. Charles E. Wheeler
M/Sgt. Calvin G. Burkhart, USA
SFC William R. Lee, USA 783-24X
Two sighting shots and 20 shots for
298-16X
CWO Pasquale E. Melaragno
290-9X
High Civilian (Silver Medal)
record, 600 yds., slow-fire, prone
showed a greater increase in dove breed-
"predator" or "unprotected" classifica-
Twain National Forests. The U.S.
Louis Behling 766-18X
Winner
287-12X
Maj. Benjamin L. Johnson 295-14X
High Service (Silver Medal)
(Air Force Cup Miniature and
ing populations than those few northern
tion, elimination of bounties, and accord-
House and Senate approved an appro-
HIGH POWER
SFC William R. Lee, USA 783-24X
50 Award Points)
States which do not. Missouri alone
ing the big cats game status is credited
priation bill granting $418,000 for the
CENTER-FIRE TEAM
NEVADA TROPHY
Tom B. Gatewood, Sr.
200-12X
CHAMPIONSHIP
showed a 30% increase in its dove
with reversing their once-declining num-
Forest Service program. Considered a
Four-man team, National Match
An aggregate of scores fired in the
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
Course
NATIONAL HIGH POWER RIFLE
following matches: Navy Cup, Coast
(15 Award Points)
(Smith & Wesson Trophy, seven
CHAMPIONSHIP
Guard Trophy, Marine Corps Cup,
J. R. McCulloch
200-4X
breeding population this year.
bers. Increased cougar populations have
"first" in national forest management,
trophy plaques, and five Award
An aggregate of scores fired in the
and Air Force Cup.
High Service (15 Award Points)
been reported in Oklahoma, Arkansas,
the proposal stresses a balanced forest
followin matches: Members
Winner
SFC Martin D. Edmondson, USA
Points to each member)
U.S. Navy "Blue"
Trophy, Scott Trophy, Coast Artil-
(Nevada Trophy Plaque and
200-12X
Missouri, Louisiana and elsewhere.
environment, rather than extensive acre-
1163-47X
H. N. O'Connor, Captain
lery Trophy, Army Cup, Navy Cup,
55 Award Points)
WIMBLEDON CUP
A Bill Of Rights
age of "even aged" timber. Wildlife
Joseph J. Witherell
292-15X
Coast Guard Trophy, Marine Corps
CWO Don R. Bartlett, USMC
2 sighting shots and 20 shots for
Nebraska Tests Ringneck
Gasper DeFino
292-12X
and Air Force Cup
794-29X
record, 1000 yds., slow-fire, prone
For Wildlife?
biologists say that the new plan, a com-
H. B. Bowlin
286-8X
NATIONAL HIGH POWER RIFLE
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
Winner
Donald L. Hamilton
293-12X
CHAMPION
(20 Award Points)
"Hens In Pens" Rearing
bination of timber management and
(Wimbledon Cup Miniature and
"It is said that the bluebird is declin-
CAL. .45 TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
(Dupont Trophy miniature, a Win-
J.
R.
McCulloch
788-21X
50 Award Points)
game management, will benefit a wide
Four-man team, National Match
chester Model 70 cal. 22-250 rifle,
High Service (20 Award Points)
CWO Ray H. Green, USMC 100-43V
ing in numbers and is in trouble. That is
Grappling with deteriorating wildlife
Course
a Champion Brassard and National
CWO Don R. Bartlett, USMC
High Service Rifle
variety of forest wildlife.
(Colt Trophy, seven trophy plaques,
Champion Medallion.)
794-29X
(Farr Trophy Plaque and 30 Award
a sad state of affairs, but it would prob-
habitat conditions, the Nebraska De-
SFC Martin D. Edmondson, USA
MEMBERS TROPHY
and five Award Points to each
Points)
574-52X
member)
20 shots, 200 yds., slow-fire,
ably not be so if the bluebird weighed
partment of Game, Fish and Parks is
M/Sgt. R. E. Martin, USMC 100-14V
U.S. Army "Blue"
MATCH RIFLE CHAMPION
1171-60X
standing
LEECH CUP
three pounds and held well to a point-
trying to raise more pheasant broods on
Legal "First" Saves
Capt. James H. Fraser, Jr., Captain
(Wright Memorial Trophy Miniature,
Winner
a Remington Model 1100 Shotgun,
(Members Trophy Miniature
2 sighting shots and 20 shots for
ing dog." Conservationist Dr. Joe Lin-
fewer acres by confining hens in well-
M/Sgt. Laurence K. Mosely, Coach
SFC Harland V. Rennolds 291-16X
National Champion Brassard, and
and 50 Award Points)
record, 1000 yds., slow-fire, prone
Minnesota Duck Ponds
SFC Martin D. Edmondson, USA
Winner
duskas's statement explains the absence
managed, half-acre, predator-proof en-
M/Sgt. Robert D. Whitacre 293-12X
National Champion Medallion.
Ronald G. Troyer 1573-47X
197-7X
(Leech Cup Miniature and 50 Award
M/Sgt. Emil W. Heugatter 293-13X
of both public funds and statutory reg-
closures.
A court order halting construction of
SFC Bonnie D. Harmon
Second Place (45 Award Points)
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
Points)
294-19X
William E. Meek 1567-64X
(15 Award Points)
Lt. Col. Sam C. Burkalter, USAR
ulations that would allow most State
The method, utilizing wild ringneck
a drainage ditch near New Ulm, Minn.,
PISTOL TEAM AGGREGATE
Third Place (40 Award Points)
Ray P. Carter
196-5X
100-17V
Aggregate of each team's scores
in
William H. Tabor 1567-55X
High Service (15 Award Points)
High Service Rifle
wildlife agencies to assume responsibil-
roosters, was developed for wild turkeys
has been hailed by the Natural Re-
22, Center-fire, 45 Team
Civilian Champion
SFC Martin D. Edmondson, USA
CWO G. N. Crane, USMC
100-16V
Championships
ity for nongame fish and wildlife species.
in 1932 by B. K. Leach, a private Mis-
sources Commissioner Robert L. Herbst
Clarke Trophy Plaque)
197-7X
ENLISTED MEN'S TROPHY
(General Twining Trophy, eight
Ronald G. Troyer 1573-47X
SCOTT TROPHY
Six-man team; each shooter, 10
Model State legislation providing for
souri game breeder. Game farm pheas-
as the first case on State record in which
trophy plaques, and five Award
Service Champion
20 shots, 200 yds., rapid-fire,
Points to each member)
shots, 200 yds., slow-fire, standing;
U.S. Army "Blue"
(Special Award and
sitting or kneeling from standing
the conservation, management, and en-
ant hens were used in the Nebraska test
10 shots, 200 yds., rapid-fire, sitting
a district court stopped such action
3496-150X
Award Points)
Winner
or kneeling from standing; 10
U.S. ARMY RESERVE PISTOL TEAM
(Scott Trophy Miniature and 50
hancement of endangered and nongame
because of their ability to nest under
solely on environmental considerations.
CDR Charles F. Schroeder, USN
shots, 300 yds., rapid-fire, prone
CHAMPIONSHIP
1537-45X
Award Points)
from standing; Service rifle
fish and wildlife has been developed by
high-density conditions. While initial re-
The proposed ditch would have drained
(U.S. Army Reserve Pistol Team
Senior Champion
S/Sgt. Kenneth A. Edge, USMC
(Nine Trophy Plaques and
Trophy and eight trophy plaques)
(Crowell Trophy Plaque and
200-16X
40 Award Points)
The Wildlife Society and the Interna-
sults showed that more pheasant chicks
nine duck ponds into the Minnesota
U.S. Army Reserve "Blue"
Award Points)
High Civilian Firing A Service Rifle
USMC "White"
1761-66X
tional Association of Game, Fish and
3441-134X
were produced on a per-acre basis, the
River. Herbst said, "The ditch would
Fred
L.
Nettell
1526-35X
(15 Award Points)
Gy/Sgt. Frank V. Kruk
293-14X
NATIONAL TROPHY
Woman Champion
Richard A. Kuhn
200-3X
S/Sgt. Danny Sanchez
298-11X
Conservation Commissioners. Sports-
number of chicks per successful nest
have destroyed some good waterfowl
INDIVIDUAL PISTOL
(35 Award Points)
High Service (15 Award Points)
S/Sgt. Kenneth A. Edge
201-14X
U.S. Cal. .45 M1911 or M1911A1;
Betty J. Swarthout
1496-24X
S/Sgt. Kenneth A. Edge, USMC
CWO Gilmer R. Murdock
296-9X
men's groups can obtain a copy of A
was only half of that normally produced
habitat and caused a good deal of ero-
10 shots, 50 yds.; 10 shots, 25 yds.;
Junior Champion
200-16X
Gy/Sgt. John T. Byrd
290-7X
10 shots, 25 yds.
COAST ARTILLERY TROPHY
Law for Wildlife, from the Winchester-
Gy/Sgt. Roy G. Hicks
293-11X
by wild birds. The program will be fur-
sion and siltation into the Minnesota
(North American Trophy Plaque
Match Winner
and 35 Award Points)
20 shots, 300 yds., rapid-fire, prone
Captain: CWO C. L. Sergent
Western Conservation Division, East
ther analyzed to determine its economic
River. "-NRA HUNTING AND CONSER-
(Custer Trophy Plaque)
G. David Tubb
1553-42X
from standing
Coach: 1st Sgt. Paul G. Yeager
Alton, III. 62024.
soundness.
VATION STAFF
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
39
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
A "DOPE BAG" REPORT
Marlin Model 1895 Rifle
Lever-action .45-70
tubular-magazine repeater was offered in
cartridge only. Like the original Model
various large calibers of which the .45-
1895, the new rifle is designed for hunt-
repeater revived
70 Government was the most popular.
ing North American big game. The
After introduction of the .30-30 Win-
in new version
manufacturer claims that it has no peer
chester and other smokeless-powder
for this purpose, especially in the deep
Current factory 45-70 Government smoke-
sporting rifles during the 1890's and
woods.
less-powder load has a 405-gr. soft-point
By LUDWIG OLSON
early 1900's, popularity of the large-
The new version of the Model 1895
bullet. A 30-30 Winchester cartridge is
Associate Technical Editor
caliber blackpowder rifles declined and
is a fine performer. Using a 4X tele-
shown for comparison (r).
and M. E. BUSSARD
the Marlin Model 1895 was discon-
scope sight on the rifle and firing fac-
Assistant Technical Editor
Offset hammer spur (arrow) permits easy cocking with a low-mounted telescope sight
tinued.
tory smokeless-powder loads with 405-
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
on the rifle.
But this excellent rifle did not remain
gr. soft-point bullets, the Model 1895
ceiver sight. An offset hammer spur fur-
forgotten. Due to the current strong re-
tested by The American Rifleman Tech-
nished as an accessory is clamped to the
I
N 1895, Marlin introduced a lever-
vival of interest in old guns, it was
nical Staff was fired at 100 yds. over
hunter who carries the rifle for long
ommended for firing in the Winchester
hammer with an Allen screw, and per-
action sporting rifle designed for
brought back on the market recently
sandbag rest. The largest 5-shot group
periods.
Model 1886 lever-action rifle. A typical
mits easy cocking without interference
hunting deer, moose, and similar-size
in an improved half-magazine version
in a series of five was 2.70" extreme
On the unfavorable side, considerable
handload in this category drives the
from a low-mounted scope.
big game. Designated Model 1895, this
chambered for the .45-70 Government
spread, while the smallest measured
effort is required to push cartridges into
405-gr. soft-point bullet approximately
The 22", round, tapered barrel has
1.50". Average extreme spread for the
the magazine. This is especially true
1800 f.p.s. (feet per second) at the
8-groove rifling. Fitted to it is a gold-
five groups was 2.26". This is excellent
with Winchester-Western ammunition
muzzle. This is much higher perform-
bead front sight and a U-notch semi-
accuracy for a .45-70 lever-action re-
because of insufficient bevel on the case
ance than the current factory 405-gr.
buckhorn rear sight with folding eye-
peater weighing only 7 lbs. 3 ozs.
rim. Another criticism is the rather sharp
soft-point smokeless load listed at 1320
piece. The rear sight has a stepped ele-
Functioning was also excellent. There
edge at the front of the loading port
f.p.s. muzzle velocity in ammunition
vator to give elevation adjustment, and
were no malfunctions in firing 110 fac-
which can cause discomfort to the fin-
makers' catalogs. The latter is the only
can be driven laterally to adjust for
tory, 405-gr., smokeless loads of popu-
gers if care is not taken while filling the
.45-70 Government load now offered by
windage.
lar makes, and operation of the action
magazine. These faults are minor.
U.S. ammunition factories, and devel-
Instead of extending to the muzzle,
was easy and smooth. Working the lever
In firing the Model 1895, felt recoil
ops sufficiently-low pressure to be suit-
the 4-round tubular magazine of the
with the rifle on the shoulder was done
did not seem very great despite the
able for use in weaker .45-70 rifles such
new Model 1895 projects only 3-5/16"
easily without any tendency for the rifle
heavy 405-gr. bullet of the factory .45-
as the single-shot Springfield.
beyond the forearm tip. This is partially
to slip down or shift out of position.
70 Government smokeless load and the
Ejection in the Model 1895 is through
responsible for the handsome appear-
This was due to the well-proportioned
rifle weight of only 7 lbs. 3 ozs. The
a port on the right side of the receiver.
ance of the new rifle.
stock and also to the black plastic butt-
effect was more of a push than a sharp
This is a great advantage since it per-
Also contributing to the handsome
plate which is curved slightly to hug the
jab. Computed recoil of the factory 405-
mits a telescope sight to be positioned
appearance are the gloss-finished Amer-
shoulder and checkered to give a non-
gr. smokeless load fired in the Model
low over the solid receiver top. The re-
ican walnut stock and forearm of gen-
skid surface.
1895 rifle is 16.97 ft.-lbs., as compared
ceiver is drilled and tapped for a top
erally pleasing color and figure. A cir-
The Model 1895 is well balanced,
with 20.13 ft.-lbs. for a factory .30-'06
scope mount as well as an aperture re-
cular plastic inlay in the bottom of the
and its pointing qualities are favorable.
180-gr. load fired in an 8-lb. rifle.
stock depicts the Marlin bullseye trade-
Carrying the rifle over the arm is easy
The trigger pull of the rifle evaluated
mark consisting of a black dot circled
and natural. This may seem like a small
by the Technical Staff is a crisp 5½ lbs.
Specifications
by a white ring.
point, but it is very important to the
which is satisfactory for a big game
MARLIN MODEL 1895 RIFLE
Workmanship and finish of the rifle
rifle. This pull is somewhat on the heavy
Mechanism Type: Lever-action, tubular
evaluated by the Technical Staff are
Action of the new model 1895 rifle (top)
side for target shooting, but did not
magazine
generally excellent. Most metal parts
Caliber: .45-70 Government
is basically similar to that of the Model
prove a handicap during the tests.
Weight: 7 lbs. 3 ozs.
are machined steel highly polished and
336 in .30-30 Winchester cal. shown for
A modified Model 336 action is used
Barrel Length: 22"
blued. The top and bottom of the re-
comparison. The chief differences are the
in the new rifle. Simple, strong, and
Over-All Length: 401/2"
ceiver have a dull, non-reflecting, black
Magazine Capacity: Four rounds
larger ejection port and loading port of
reliable, this action has an exposed ham-
Stock Dimensions: Length of pull, 135/8";
finish.
the Model 1895, and its larger-diameter
mer and solid-top receiver. It is basic-
drop at comb, 17/8"; drop at heel, 27/8"
This fine rifle is the only .45-70 re-
Sights: Gold-bead front; semi-buckhorn,
bolt face to accommodate the 45-70
ally the same as actions of the Marlin
folding, U-notch rear, adjustable for
peater now offered. It should be of spe-
Government cartridge. Marlin states that
Models 1893 and early-version 1895
elevation; receiver drilled and tapped
cial interest for big-game hunters, espe-
the loaded cartridge length for the new
rifles, but features a cylindrical breech-
for aperture receiver sight and top
scope mount
cially those who favor the .45-70 Gov-
Model 1895 should not exceed 2.550",
bolt and several smaller modifications.
Sight Radius: 173/4"
ernment cartridge.
which is the length of a factory load with
Marlin states that the new Model
Rifling: Eight grooves, right twist
Manufactured by: The Marlin Fire-
Accessories: Offset hammer spur
405-gr. soft-point bullet.
1895 is suitably strong for use with
Price: $185
arms Co., 100 Kenna Dr., North Haven,
hand-loaded ammunition generally rec-
Conn. 06473.
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
41
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
undersuit topping it. My hunting trous-
late evening and early morning hours.
I knew where a series of deer trails
ers are soft napped, and windproof. If
If they are heavily hunted, their arrival
crossed partly overgrown flats and
I hunt during rainy weather, I slip a
in the more open feeding areas will
draws. It was a beautiful feeding area
nylon jacket and trousers over the
nearly coincide with nightfall. There-
with wild pea, elk clover, and huckle-
whole ensemble.
fore, they must leave their day bedding
berry. To the east, there was good
SMART
Sitting still and watching a section of
area before darkness. When they arrive
security cover of vine maple, high hard-
deer cover isn't the only requirement
in feeding areas after darkness, it is
hack, and other close growing stuff. We
for successful hunting. You must know
easier to select stands closer to the day
had taken up a position with the early
about deer feeding and bedding habits,
bedding grounds. One very productive
morning thermal wind a prime con-
TRAIL-WATCHING
and their movements during the late
stand I frequently use is almost a mile
sideration. The thermal wind drift was
evening and early morning. Except dur-
from the orchard that attracts them.
down hill, through draws, creeks, away
ing the rut, when bucks may be on the
They always present themselves before
from the higher ground. Deer moving
trails at all hours of the day and night,
good shooting light has faded.
toward the bedding grounds were testing
traffic on these trails is during the late
Once, I had the problem of getting
every air current between them and their
CAN PRODUCE
evening and early morning.
an inexperienced hunter a good buck
day bedding grounds.
Deer move from their bedding area
within the two days he had to hunt. He
Our stand gave good air drainage
toward feeding grounds in late evening.
arrived at my cabin in the middle of the
down a draw, away from the main feed-
After feeding they usually bed in the
deer season, after the deer had been
ing area. It carried our scent away from
VENISON
feeding area for the night. Before the
heavily hunted for 10 days. I had two
the trails converging on the ridges.
morning thermal change, they move
alternatives. I could put him on stand
No talking. No smoking. No move-
back to their day bedding cover in the
and make drives, or we could trail watch.
ment. I impressed these habits on my
dense sections previously described.
Considering his inexperience, I ruled
guest. We waited. An occasional maple
Weather changes disrupt the normal
out the driving. To get a trophy buck,
leaf ticking down through the trees
flow of air. Warm air flows uphill dur-
you must be prepared to be very selec-
sounded incredibly loud, reminding me
ing the day, starting very early, and cold
tive in your driving, spending plenty of
that autumn had come to my multi-
air downhill from very late evening un-
time locating favored cover. You must
colored hills.
The technique puts a premium on patience and
til early morning. When a front gives a
drive the bedding area with the posting
After a half hour wait, we saw a
constant wind or air flow from one di-
done on the escape trails between the
beautiful four-pointer (western count)
the ability to stay absolutely still
rection, deer habits change SO that they
day bedding and the next security
ghosting through the gray gloom of the
stay nose to the wind. A full moon
cover. I didn't feel my guest had much
first good shooting light. My inexperi-
makes deer more nocturnal in feeding
chance in this type of hunting due to
enced hunter guest scored from about
By FRANCIS SELL
screening brush, and islands of dense
tory you plan to hunt before the season
and trailing habits. This is also true
his inexperience. Trail watching was the
100 yds.
growth that are natural bedding grounds,
opens. Study the deer trails you find
when a territory is heavily hunted. Deer
more practical alternative.
There is still another type of trail
T
HE deer I bagged on my last hunt
affording security for the deer herds
there, see how they are used in connec-
will be on trail somewhere during the
We were afield long before daylight.
watching where a deer hunter can do
was one of 27 I had seen. My part-
during the day.
tion with bedding and feeding, the basic
himself some good. This is watching for
ner, hunting adjacent territory, looked
Examine the dense cover and you'll
factors that motivate the movements of
a full day while an army of other hun-
over about the same number before de-
find well used trails leading in and out
the deer. It also helps when locating
ters are on the prowl. Best selection of
ciding on his forked-horn as a "good
of them. These trails connect thickets
deer trails to study deer feeding prefer-
territory for watching is the area near
piece of eatin' meat."
one to the other, through the entire
ences in an area.
the day bedding grounds. Obtain a posi-
The method used is called trail
range. Connecting trails are very pro-
Trail watching necessitates warm
tion where you can watch trails leading
watching. It produces, even in heavily
ductive if you carefully select your stand
clothing. You must keep absolutely still.
away from islands of dense cover. Hun-
hunted territory, but there is some diffi-
in reference to the thermal winddrift.
There can be no stomping around to
ters pushing through these will move
cult woodcraft involved. Most difficult
If there is a storm canceling out the
restore circulation. No fires, please.
game for you. Wait out the day. Don't
is the ability to sit down and keep abso-
thermals, this must be taken into con-
There can be nothing except absolute
be tempted to go on the prowl yourself.
lutely quiet for an hour or sometimes
sideration.
quiet.
Watch. Before the day is over, you'll
as long as four hours.
The trails that the deer are using on
I dress with two pair of light woolen
probably have several opportunities for
This method works in all types of
the days you are hunting are very easily
socks for cold weather. Sometimes I
shot kills-while that army of prowling
deer cover, including heavily forested
identified by the fresh tracks. Some
add an insulating pair of silk socks un-
hunters goes home without venison.
and open territory. I have used trail
trails will show evidence of recent use.
der these. I wear a suit of Dufold two-
Sometimes you'll be tempted to ig-
watching for Columbian blacktails,
Older trails will show weathered tracks,
layer underwear, cotton next to the
nore the thermal wind drifts for they
whitetails, and mule deer. Always, the
or tracks partly filled with snow.
body, wool on the outside. This is ade-
are often almost imperceptible. Don't!
less movement the greater my chances
If you are unfamiliar with the terri-
quate for all but the coldest weather.
For as sure as shooting they will be
for success. I use trail watching both
tory, search for old logging roads or
When temperatures drop to around
uphill, up valley and draw during the
with a rifle and when hunting with cam-
abandoned farm roads. Walk along
zero I wear a light suit of lamb's wool
day from fairly late morning until late
era and telephoto lens.
these, always watching for deer cross-
underwear. Topped with a woolen out-
evening. Then they change and the drift
Beyond the ability to sit still, you
ings, as indicated by tracks. If there are
side shirt, this combination affords com-
carrying your hunter scent is downhill.
must find productive trails to watch.
no distinct deer trails but plenty of
fort to 20° below zero. Where there is
Don't let the simplicity of this very
This is a comparatively simple proce-
tracks, trace the trend of them until
considerable walking and consequent
effective method of getting a trophy
dure. The territory you plan to hunt is
they converge into distinct trails. These
sweating, body heat is regulated by re-
buck fool you. It's a very exacting way
examined for bedding, feeding and in-
will lead you toward the day bedding
moving then replacing layers of clothing
of hunting. All the details must be at-
termediate travel areas.
areas. Such trails are prime places to
when resting.
tended to if you are to be successful. It
If you examine a square mile of
watch.
A light woolen jacket, handwarmers
takes plenty of deer hunting savvy to
wilderness, you'll find deer signs-tracks
Abandoned orchards are excellent
and woolen mitts complete the outfit.
select the right spot for trail watching.
and droppings, if the territory is worth
places for watching, too. Fields support-
These could be replaced with down
It takes plenty of self-discipline to keep
hunting. The forest isn't a uniform cov-
ing crops such as alfalfa, late autumn
jacket and underwear, but my experi-
quiet and alert hour after hour. If you
ering. There are openings that let in the
crops of carrots, beets, or potatoes can
ence with these indicate that they do
can measure up to those requirements,
sunshine during the growing seasons.
lead you to deer trails in farm country.
not handle the perspiration problem as
Trail watching requires knowledge of the effect of changing weather conditions on
you'll soon get the name of being a
There are half acre to acre patches of
If at all possible, get into the terri-
well as the Dufold with a light woolen
deer movement. Here, a five-pointer, photographed through the rain.
lucky deer hunter. I have.
42
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
43
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Left side of M1903A3 (NM) rifle receiver showing placement of base for Redfield
rear sight.
Right and left side views of M1903A3 (NM) rifle.
THE UNMATCHED NATIONAL MATCH RIFLE
Interference between sight and receiver (arrow) prevents correct positioning of the
Muzzle end of M1903A3 (NM) rifle (upper)
sight on its base.
shown with M1903 rifle muzzle for com-
parison.
M1903 Buttplate. Otherwise, the stock,
handguard, bands, and other minor
parts were of M1903A3 pattern. Stocks
were selected individually for fit and
soundness, and bedding contact points
were adjusted to give about 7 lbs., up-
ward pressure against the barrel at the
muzzle bearing. The stock was marked
-in addition to the original manufac-
By LT. COL. BILL BROPHY,
here in 1950 when plans were made to
tured during the war years by Reming-
turer's and Ordnance proof marks-on
USA (Ret'd.)
reactivate the National competitions for
ton Arms Co. and L. C. Smith & Corona
the middle of the left side of the butt-
both "Match Rifle" (bolt-action) and
Typewriters, Inc.
stock with the initials "SA" and the in-
F
OR American competitive high-
"Service Rifle" (M1 rifle). To encour-
From the supply of M1903A3 rifles
spector's initials in a typical cartouche.
power rifle shooters, 1940 was a
age participation with the Match Rifle
in storage, the Office of the Chief of
On original M1903 rifles, this marking
Aperture arm of Redfield rear sight blocks clip slot (arrow) in receiver bridge of
memorable year. It was the last year in
by National Guard, ROTC, civilian, and
Ordnance, Field Service Div., at Spring-
was normally stamped on the left side
M1903A3 (NM) rifle.
which Springfield Armory produced the
military post, camp, and station teams,
field Armory, selected a number in new,
of the stock behind the magazine cut-
superb Model 1903 National Match
it was proposed to Army Ordnance that
unfired condition. These rifles were then
off.
rifles for use by National Match com-
a rifle comparable to the pre-World War
screened to segregate those with four-
Because it could not be adjusted ac-
petitors. And, because of America's
II Model 1903 National Match rifle be
groove barrels as well as rifling dimen-
curately for windage and elevation, and
to be an ideal match rifle sight. These
were pointed out, it was realized that
subsequent involvement in World War
developed and that this rifle be made
sions and accuracy capability compar-
lacked sufficient elevation latitude for
considerations resulted in the decision
this rifle had little chance of equalling
II, it was the last year in which the
available for both issue and sale. It was
able to that of previous National Match
the longer distance to be fired, the
to remove the original rear sights from
the performance capabilities and desir-
National Match high-power rifle com-
desired that this rifle be competitive in
rifles. Two hundred of the best rifles
M1903A3 sight was considered inade-
the M1903A3 rifles and replace them
ability of rifles available from other
petitions would be held until 1951.
both accuracy and function with custom-
were selected eventually for further
quate for competitive use. Similarly, be-
with commercial Redfield Olympic aper-
sources. Accordingly, the rifle develop-
In the interim, the semi-automatic M1
made and commercial match rifles and
work and modification. It was felt,
cause of limitations in ease of use and
ture receiver sights.
ment program was dropped because it
rifle replaced the Model 1903 Spring-
that it comply with the official NRA
apparently, that a trial lot of 200 rifles
adjustment accuracy, the original M1903
The base of the Redfield sight was
was felt that it represented a poor com-
field as the principal U.S. service rifle.
"Match Rifle" definition as well as other
should be made up and distributed
folding leaf rear sight assembly was
attached to the left side of the rifle re-
bination of rifle and sight. The entire
Although a fine battle rifle, the M1 was
pertinent NRA rulings.
equitably to various rifle teams for eval-
deemed unsuitable for use on this rifle.
ceiver with two mounting screws. The
lot of 200 rifles had been modified at
distrusted as a target arm by old-school
The Ordnance Dept. soon determined
uation, to determine the general suit-
Another fault in the M1903 rear sight
sight proper, including the sighting
Springfield Armory, and from there they
riflemen loyal to the memory of the
that the needs of World War II had
ability of the rifle before instituting vol-
was that it was located too far forward
aperture, was attached to the base unit
were shipped to Schenectady General
Springfield rifle. At that time the Na-
exhausted the stock of pre-1941 Model
ume production. The initial selection
with a single large screw. Adjustment
Depot, Schenectady, N.Y., and Raritan
tional Match version of the M1 rifle was
1903 National Match rifles and that the
included both Remington and Smith-
holes in the fixed base and the sight
Arsenal, Metuchen, N.J. They were
several years in the offing.
only bolt-action rifles available as a
Corona manufactured rifles.
gave a choice of six different eye-dis-
channeled later into the Director of
The post-war revival of high-power
foundation for a match rifle were the
In rebuilding these rifles, most of the
tance positions at 1/4" intervals for a
Civilian Marksmanship sales program
rifle shooting at the national level began
Model 1903A3 Springfields manufac-
original M1903A3 parts were retained.
total adjustment latitude of 11/4".
and were sold to NRA Members as
However, the original roughly-machined
After the 200 rifles had been assem-
being suitable for training or sporting
Close-up of M1903A3 (NM) rifle action showing polished nickel steel bolt and
and poorly-finished bolts were replaced
bled, inspection by a qualified shooter
purposes.
Redfield sight.
with polished nickel steel M1903 bolts,
disclosed a serious deficiency in the
In retrospect, the U.S. Rifle Cal. .30,
and M1903-type sears were substituted
mounting of their rear sights. Specifi-
M1903A3 (National Match) represented
for the M1903A3 sears. Trigger pulls
cally, when the top or movable portion
a "comedy of errors." Even after it had
were adjusted to pre-war National Match
of the sight was positioned far enough
failed to meet its intended purpose as a
specifications, and averaged 3½ lbs.
forward so that it did not interfere with
match rifle, it was standardized and
The M1903A3 front sight base was
bolt function, it could not be attached
listed as late as 1956 in official Ord-
replaced with M1903 fixed and mov-
to its base properly because of inter-
nance publications and given Federal
able front sight stud units. The high
ference with the receiver opposite the
Stock No. 1005-317428. This listing
M1903A3 front sight blade was re-
magazine cut-off spindle swell. And
gave the impression that such a rifle was
tained because it was compatible with
when the sight was positioned far
actually available and in service, but in
the new rear sight to be used on the
enough forward to clear the receiver, its
point of fact none were actually issued.
modified rifle.
Springfield Armory cartouche was im-
arm covered the clip slot in the receiver
The one certainty about the M1903A3
In the stock assembly, the stamped
pressed in left side of M1903A3 (NM)
bridge which prevented clip loading of
(National Match) rifle is that it is now
and formed M1903A3 buttplate was re-
rifle buttstock after proofing and inspec-
the magazine in rapid-fire.
a scarce and desirable model for those
placed with a forged and machined
tion of the rifle.
When these and other limitations
who collect U.S. martial small arms.
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
45
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
in excess of 50,000 had been produced.
THOSE INGENIOUS ONE-HAND AUTOMATICS
As the Einhand and Taschen (Pocket)
pistols bearing the Bergmann and Lig-
ZBROJOVKA PRAGA
nose tradenames were numbered in one
series, it is impossible to tell how many
Many designers attempted to reduce the effort
of each model were produced. How-
ever, either type bearing the Bergmann
required to ready the auto pistol for firing
tradename is extremely scarce.
Patents for the Einhand feature had
been granted to the Lignose firm early
By JAMES B. STEWART
was submitted to the U.S. Army Ord-
Publication of Krag's patent aroused
in 1921 and, as a result of litigation,
and DONALD M. SIMMONS, JR.
nance Board for the 1907 handgun
the interest of Witold Chylewski, a
Czech who lived in Lemberg, Ger-
Chylewski was prevented from further
tests. To quote the official report, "This
commercial promotion of his pistols.
W
ITH most semi-automatic pistols,
arm is experimental and its functioning
many. Chylewski felt that one draw-
The remaining unsold Chylewski pis-
chambering the first round and
was so unsatisfactory that the test was
back of Krag's design was that the
tols were reworked by having the Ein-
cocking are accomplished by pulling
discontinued. The conception of a load-
user had to release the finger piece at
hand feature and S.I.G. tradename re-
the slide back and releasing it while
ing lever which permits loading by the
the end of its rearward stroke to allow
moved, and were sold as ordinary semi-
holding the pistol with the other hand.
pistol hand is commended but its practi-
the slide to spring forward. This de-
automatics. Of the approximately 1,000
Finger grooves or checkered areas on
cal application was not entirely satis-
layed the firing of the important first
Chylewski pistols produced, only the
the slide provide a gripping surface,
factory." No further development of
shot. Chylewski's idea was to incor-
first few hundred retained the Einhand
but this method of slide retraction re-
this design was undertaken.
porate a trip mechanism so that when
feature.
quires use of two hands and is not
Another means of retracting the
the sliding piece reached the end of
Another semi-automatic pistol de-
very easy if the pistol has a strong re-
slide was developed by Ole Hermann
its rearward stroke, it would disengage
signed for one-hand operation was in-
coil spring.
Krag, the Norwegian arms designer of
from the slide automatically and allow
Various means were developed to
Krag rifle fame, and patented by him
the latter to spring forward. He also
Czech Vz. 21 Praga cal. 25 ACP pistol has finger groove in upper front of slide.
troduced in 1921. When Czechoslova-
make retracting of the slide easier and
in September, 1908. His design incor-
Pistol is shown with trigger folded.
kia came into being at the end of World
incorporated provision in the lockwork
War I, one of the first products of its
faster. Among the first to develop such
porated a sliding piece which also
for utilizing the sliding piece to press
means were two Americans, J. Chester
served as the front of the trigger guard.
against the trigger and fire the pistol. To
Chylewski patented his design in
the Krag pistol. These Bergmann pis-
infant arms industry was a very un-
White and Samuel Merrill, who de-
load and fire, all that was necessary was
March, 1914, and, to gain commercial
tols were generally alike except that
usual cal. .25 ACP pistol designed by
Curved like a trigger, this piece was
pulled rearward with the trigger finger
to insert a loaded magazine in the pis-
acceptance, contracted with the Societe
the Model 2A had a six-round maga-
Vaclav Holek for Zbrojovka Praga
signed a locked-breech semi-automatic
pistol during the period 1906-07. The
to retract the slide. The piece engaged
tol and pull the sliding piece to the
Industrielle Suisse (later known as
zine, while the Model 3A had a nine-
(Prague Arms Factory). This pistol is
slide-retracting feature of this pistol
the slide, but did not move with it dur-
rear in essentially one continuous
S.I.G.) in Neuhausen, Switzerland, to
round magazine and longer grip than
known in Czechoslovakia as the Vz.
consisted of a loading spur which pro-
ing firing.
stroke.
produce a few hundred sample pistols.
the 2A.
21. Vz. is the abbreviation for the
These were prominently marked on the
Extensive reorganization took place
Czech word Vzor (model), and 21
retracting device "PATENT CHY-
in the German arms industry after
denotes the year of introduction. This
LEWSKI" and were marked on the
left side of the slide with the manu-
facturer's inscription.
At approximately the time Chylew-
ski introduced his pistol, the Bergmann
firm in Germany brought out their
"Einhand" (One-Hand) models which
were to become the best-known pis-
tols of their type.
Theodor Bergmann had been pro-
ducing semi-automatic pistols in Ger-
many since the early 1890's. These
early pistols were of unusual construc-
tion and chambered for Bergmann-de-
signed cartridges. By 1907, Bergmann
had virtually ceased production of
handguns, but the extreme popularity
of the cal. .25 ACP FN-Browning
Model 1905 pistol and its competitors
convinced him that he should enter
the vest-pocket pistol market. The re-
sulting Bergmann arms were designated
by model numbers.
Spanish Jo.Lo.Ar. cal. 25 ACP pistol has retracting lever on right side of slide. This
White-Merrill cal. .45 pistol has loading spur under trigger guard.
The Bergmann Einhand pistols were
pistol has an extractor patented by Arnaiz.
the Models 2A and 3A. Both were
World War I, and the Bergmann firm
pistol is better known in the U.S. as
pocket arms chambered for the cal. 25
jected beneath the trigger guard. This
Krag did much experimenting be-
ACP cartridge, and featured essential-
was absorbed into an arms and am-
the Praga from the inscription on its
made it possible to retract the slide
fore his death in 1912, and incorporated
ly the same slide-retracting device as
munition combine known as Aktien-
grips. Only a few thousand of this de-
with the first two fingers of the hand
several other features in his basic pistol
Gesellschaft Lignose, headquartered in
sign were produced before the com-
which held the pistol. The spur, how-
design such as cartridge counters, spe-
Chylewski cal. .25 ACP pistol (top) has sliding
Berlin. Production of prewar Bergmann
pany went bankrupt in 1926. Appar-
ever, required a great deal of force to
cial safeties, and variations in lockwork.
designs was revived under the Lignose
ently all were intended for export as
trigger-shaped piece at front of trigger guard
operate because of its short swinging
His handguns were never commercially
to retract slide. Similar slide retracting sys-
name, and before production of Lig-
none has the extended barrel necessary
travel and the strong recoil spring.
produced, but a large case of his pistols
tem is used in Bergmann 2A and Lignose 3A
nose pistols was terminated with the
to satisfy the Czechoslovak law which
A prototype of this arm in cal. .45
is preserved in an Oslo museum.
pistols shown.
coming of World War II, something
required that all handguns sold in
47
46
OCTOBER 1972
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Czechoslovakia have a minimum over-
all length of 18 cm. (7.09").
up. About 1,500 of these nine-shot pis-
The Vz. 21 is one of the most un-
tols were sold to Peru for use by the
usual appearing semi-automatic pistols
civil guard, and were among the last
ever produced. In addition to having a
military handguns imported into the
rounded groove on the top front of the
U.S. and sold as collectors' items. Such
slide intended as a hook for the index
importation is now prevented by the
finger to allow one-hand operation, it
Gun Control Act of 1968. There was
has a folding trigger and no trigger
also a small quantity produced in cal.
guard or manual safety. In normal use,
.380 ACP and sold to Peruvian po-
the shooter inserts a loaded magazine
lice. These are apparently all numbered
in the pistol, points the muzzle toward
in the 20000 plus serial range.
the ground, hooks his forefinger in the
Commercial sales were also made of
groove, and pulls the slide rearward
an eight-shot Jo.Lo.Ar. in cal. .32 ACP,
sufficiently to cock the striker and allow
and six-, eight-, and nine-shot versions
a round to rise in position for cham-
in cal. .25 ACP. Cal. .25 specimens
bering. In this position, the trigger is
were numbered in the 10000 and 11000
free to swing forward and will align
serial range, and cal. 32's in the 12000
Dreyse pistol in cal. 9 mm. Luger.
itself in such a way that when the slide
serial range. The earliest cal. 25's have
is released the trigger tip is housed in
the largest cartridge capacity. Ap-
so that the final version was essen-
Production of the Jo.Lo.Ar. in cals. .25
the frame. The pistol is now safe and
parently in an attempt to increase
tially a vest pocket rather than pocket
ACP and .32 ACP commenced in 1924
cannot be fired. To prepare for firing,
commercial acceptance of the cal. .25
arm. A decrease in size was also made
at which time sale of the Sharp Shooter
the shooter has only to hold the pistol
pistol, its size was continually reduced
in the cal. .25 Sharp Shooter Pistol.
was subcontracted to the marketing
in the normal manner, hook his index
firm of Ojanguren & Vidosa. Arriza-
Slide of Steyr pistol is disconnected from recoil spring by pivoting barrel open.
finger in the groove, and pull the slide
balaga concentrated on sales of the
back about 1/16". At this point the
Early version of Steyr pistol (1.) has no extractor. Model 34 (r.) has an extractor, and
Slide is then retracted easily to cock hammer.
Jo.Lo.Ar.
trigger will be released and fall into
was used extensively by Austrian and German police. Both are chambered for cal.
Although cals. .25, 32, and .380
normal firing position. Because of its
.32 ACP cartridge.
specimens of these pistols were appar-
scarcity and unusual operation, this
corporated in Beretta Model 950 series
tol with this improved extractor bears
ently all produced before 1930, the
arm is much sought after by collectors.
pistols. The tip-up barrel system is also
the tradename Jo.Lo.Ar. derived from
4000 series of the cal. 9 mm. Jo.Lo.Ar.
Semi-automatic pistols with the one-
used in French Le Francais and some
Arnaiz's name, and is far more un-
was produced after that date. This is
hand slide retraction feature were also
models of Austrian Steyr pistols. Like
usual than the patent would indicate.
indicated by the change in proofmark-
manufactured by the firm Hijos de Ca-
Le Francais pistols and the early ver-
Pivoted to the right side of the slide
ing of the 4000 series arms. Despite
lixto Arrizabalaga in Eibar, Spain. In
sion of the Steyr, the Sharp Shooter
is a lever which allows true one-hand
the simple blowback action of the Jo.
1919, this firm started production of the
has no extractor, and depends on re-
operation. In use, a loaded magazine is
Lo.Ar., several pistols of this make
"Sharp Shooter" pistol covered by
sidual chamber pressure to eject the
inserted in the frame of the Jo.Lo.Ar.,
were produced in cal. 45 ACP; how-
Spanish patent No. 68,027. This arm
cartridge case. The letter "h" is omitted
and the first three fingers of the shoot-
ever, no large-quantity manufacture
was produced in cals. .25 ACP and
from the word "Shooter" marked on
ing hand are used to pull the lever
was undertaken.
.32 ACP, and is of rather unusual de-
the cal. .25 version of this pistol, where-
which retracts the slide. This action
In some semi-automatic pistols, re-
sign. It has an exposed hammer and
as this word on the cal. .32 version is
also cocks the hammer. When the lever
tracting the slide is facilitated by tem-
tip-up barrel which allow the first round
spelled correctly.
is released, the slide runs forward and
porarily disconnecting it from the re-
to be chambered and the pistol cocked
In September, 1919, José de Louis
chambers the first round. Despite this
coil spring. Among the early pistols
without having to retract the slide. As
Arnaiz, an employee of the Arriza-
method of operation, the tipping bar-
with this feature is the Austrian Steyr
a result, the slide does not have finger
balaga firm, was granted patent No. 70,-
rel system of the Sharp Shooter was also
introduced in 1909. Produced in cals.
grooves. These features were later in-
235 on an improved extractor. The pis-
used in the Jo.Lo.Ar. To aid in quick
.25 ACP and .32 ACP, this interesting
firing of the first shot, the front of the
arm has a tip-up barrel. Pushing a
trigger guard was omitted. This re-
lever on the left side of the receiver
sulted in what is commonly known as
unlocks the barrel which pivots open
a sheath trigger. The rather loose pivot-
under spring pressure. This disconnects
ing of the retracting lever to the slide
the recoil spring guide from the slide,
is necessary to prevent injury to the
and the latter can then be pulled back
shooter's hand when the pistol is fired.
easily to cock the hammer. Extraction
As the slide travels to the rear in re-
is by means of powder gas pressure,
coil, the lever flips up and passes over
and the pistol has no extractor. The
the shooter's hand. It stays in this posi-
tip-up barrel provides easy access to
tion until the slide returns forward,
the chamber for loading and unload-
and then drops back.
ing. In using the pistol as a single-
The Jo.Lo.Ar. was produced initial-
shot arm, the loaded magazine can be
ly in cal. 9 mm. Bergmann-Bayard
latched in a position slightly lower than
which is among the most powerful
normal, and the barrel opened to load
handgun cartridges, and the use of such
the chamber.
a round in a blowback-operated pistol
The Model 34 version of the Steyr
is quite unusual. The 9 mm. version
pistol is generally similar to the early
was produced in two series. The first
version, but features an extractor. Both
was numbered from one to something
versions were fairly popular in Europe.
less than 2000 and the second, with
The Model 34 in cal. .32 ACP was
Military version of Jo.Lo.Ar. pistol in cal. 9 mm. Bergmann-Bayard. Slide retracting
slightly modified extractor and barrel re-
designed for police work and used ex-
lever is pivoted forward as shown when not in use.
lease lever, was numbered from 4000
tensively in Austria and Germany.
Another early semi-automatic pistol
48
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
49
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
with a means of disconnecting the
slide from the recoil spring is the
By BECKY JOHNSON
IMPORTANT
It is important that dog
owners and outdoorsmen have
Dreyse, chambered for the 9 mm.
Luger cartridge. Designed by Louis
E
ACH year, in the United
a knowledge of rabies. In dogs
Schmeisser, this blow/back-operated
States thousands of per-
FACTS ABOUT
the usual incubation period is
arm was produced by the Rheinische
sons are treated for suspected
21-60 days, but may be much
exposure to rabies. Despite
longer. Early symptoms in
Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik,
Soemmerda, Germany, and brought on
advances in preventive medi-
the market in 1909 or 1910.
cal science over the past two
RABIES
animals are fever, loss of ap-
petite and change in disposi-
decades, rabies is still with
tion, and in dogs a change in
A very strong recoil spring is re-
us, sometimes reaching epi-
the tone of the bark. Later,
quired in this pistol because of the
lightweight slide and powerful car-
demic proportions. Outdoors-
restlessness, agitation, trem-
men should not fear rabies, but they
sively. Duck embryo vaccine is now
bling and increased salivation appear.
tridge, and some means of disconnect-
should be aware of its threat and of
preferred because of the lower incidence
The excited state usually lasts 3-7 days,
ing the recoil spring from the slide is
a necessity to permit slide retraction.
proper measures to take in case of
of central nervous system reactions.
being followed by convulsions and pro-
Early version of Smith & Wesson pistol (top) is chambered for cal. .35 S&W cartridge,
exposure.
Treatment consists of injections beneath
gressive paralysis.
This is accomplished by unlatching a
Several Southeastern States, including
the skin for 14 consecutive days, fol-
Wild animals are naturally afraid of
long member in the top of the slide
and later version is chambered for .32 ACP. Breechbolt is disconnected from recoil
and pivoting it upward. The member
Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, South
lowed by boosters at 10 and 20 days.
human beings. One of the effects of ra-
spring by depressing release catch (arrow).
is then pulled rearward to retract the
Carolina, and Georgia have suffered
The series is unpleasant, especially for
bies is loss of this fear. Therefore, view
outbreaks of rabies in areas of high
children.
with alarm any wild animal which ap-
slide, and is reengaged with the slide
gium. When the breechbolt of this pis-
and often hard to get.
before firing. While ingenious, this sys-
tol is gripped in the normal manner,
An improved version of this arm
deer population. Eastern West Virginia's
Rabies can be contracted by any
proaches fearlessly. Preventive rabies
deer population also has been affected
warm-blooded animal. The most preva-
treatment, preferably with duck embryo
tem is not very practical, and the cal.
the forefinger depresses the breechbolt
chambered for the cal. 32 ACP car-
9 mm. Dreyse was discontinued about
release catch, and the breechbolt is
for the first time in many years.
lent carriers, worldwide, are of the order
vaccine, is recommended for persons
tridge was introduced in 1924, but it
Rabies is a viral infection generally
Carnivora, the predators, followed by
such as veterinarians, wildlife research-
the time of World War I.
then retracted easily without compress-
also failed to achieve popularity and
was discontinued in 1936.
contracted from a break in the skin,
rodents, and bats. These in turn trans-
ers, dog wardens, cave explorers or
In 1913, Smith & Wesson brought
ing the recoil spring. Although this pis-
out a cal. .35 pocket pistol in which
tol is nice appearing and beautifully
usually a bite, contaminated by saliva
mit the virus to other species. The most
others engaging in activity involving
A means of easing retraction of the
great risk of exposure. Because this
the breechbolt (slide) was readily dis-
breechbolt was also featured in "The
from an infected animal. However, in-
common carriers vary with the specific
made, it never proved very popular
fection can occur without the victim hav-
area and the nature of animal popula-
treatment has its disadvantages (discom-
connected from the recoil spring. This
because it was rather awkward to
Infallible" cal. .32 ACP pistol pro-
blowback-operated arm was based on
operate, high-priced, and the cal. .35
duced by the Warner Arms Corp., Nor-
ing been wounded by an inflicted animal;
tions. In the Northeastern U.S. the red
fort in treatment, and the possibility of
the virus can enter minute breaks in the
fox is the most prevalent carrier, while
allergic reaction in some persons) re-
patents by Charles P. Clement of Bel-
S&W cartridge was an uncommon size
wich, Conn. Based on patents by An-
drew Fyrberg, this blowback-operated
skin or through the nasal membranes.
in the central Appalachians, it is the
search is being done to develop a more
arm was introduced about 1914. Dis-
Exposure often results from careless han-
gray fox. Skunks are dominant carriers
useful vaccine. A vaccine utilizing virus
dling of an animal or carcass.
in many areas, while in the deep South
grown in human tissue cultures is in
connecting the recoil spring guides from
Rabies is a disease of the central
the raccoon is an important carrier. Re-
early stages of clinical testing.
the breechbolt to ease retraction of the
nervous system. Early symptoms in hu-
search has indicated that transmission
Following are guidelines for outdoorsmen
latter is accomplished by turning a
mans are headache, fever, nausea, sore
of the virus, usually from bats, is pos-
which will aid in their protection, their pet's
small lever on the left side of the
throat, and loss of appetite. As the dis-
sible in confined air spaces, such as
safety, and help control the spread of rabies.
breechbolt. Rearward motion of the
ease progresses it is accompanied by
caves, where a high concentration of
For Yourself
breechbolt is limited by the recoil spring
pain, increased salivation, paralysis of
the airborne virus can build up and re-
1. If approached by a normal wild animal re-
guides and a small metal stop. It is
the throat muscles and periods of irra-
main active long enough to infect other
main alert to its actions.
possible to fire the pistol with the lever
tional excitement, alternating with alert
animals.
2. If attacked, use a booted foot, rifle butt,
in disconnected position. If this is
calm. Convulsions are common. The
Research is being conducted to deter-
or any item possible to prevent being bitten. A
done, only the rather weak stop keeps
painful throat spasms suffered when at-
mine the survival rate of infected ani-
hunting coat may serve as a shield.
the breechbolt from flying out. To fur-
tempting to swallow, or even upon view-
mals. The majority of animals infected
3. Don't lose your head and start running
ther increase the danger, the stop can
ing liquids are characteristic of rabies
die shortly, but examinations of blood
from an animal such as a fox. It can easily out-
be left open during firing, and then there
from captured animals by various gov-
run you.
victims and gives the disease its com-
is nothing to prevent the breechbolt
4. If bitten, capture or kill the animal, taking
mon name hydrophobia or "fear of
ernmental agencies indicate that a sig-
blowing rearward out of the pistol.
care to preserve the head, when such is possi-
water".
nificant though small number of ani-
ble without further serious risk.
In the later Davis-Warner "In-
Death from heart or respiratory fail-
mals survive, continuing to act as car-
5. Get the animal or intact head to a veteri-
fallible" pistol produced by the Davis-
ure usually occurs within a week after
riers of the disease.
narian or health department for examination and
Warner Arms Corp., the breechbolt
appearance of rabies symptoms, usually
Prevention of rabies is facilitated by
diagnosis. Handle with rubber gloves, taking care
disconnecting feature was omitted. This
while the excited state is predominant.
common sense, reinforced with sensible
to avoid contact with saliva. Label the container
arm never became popular, however,
If the patient survives this stage, muscle
application of modern veterinary and
as a Rabies Specimen.
and total production of both models
spasms and agitation cease and are re-
public health techniques. It is important
6. Allow the wound to bleed freely, then wash
was only about 7,000. These pistols
that the general public follow accepted
thoroughly with warm water and soap as soon
placed by fatal progressive paralysis.
are rare and highly desirable for a col.
as possible, and;
No specific treatment is available once
practices to minimize chances of expo-
7. Seek medical attention immediately.
lection, but it is not advisable to fire
symptoms appear, and until 1970 when
sure. Domestic animals should be vac-
them.
For Your Dog
an Ohio boy, who had received post-
cinated, given the appropriate booster
1. All dogs should be vaccinated regularly.
In Dreyse pistol (above), unlatching the member in top of
exposure vaccine treatment recovered
shots as required and kept under the
2. If your dog is attacked, don't come to his
slide and pivoting it upward disconnects slide from recoil
from a probable case, there was no
owner's control. Management of wild
aid bodily. He is vaccinated, not you.
spring. Pulling this member rearward retracts slide.
documented example of a human sur-
animals is more difficult, but is aided by
3. If your dog is bitten, avoid the wound.
Lever on breechbolt of Warner Arms Corp. "The Infallible"
viving this disease. Therefore, prompt
enforcing proper garbage disposal pro-
Cleanse with a disinfectant by use of a brush
pistol (right), is turned forward to disconnect recoil spring
treatment is important.
cedures. Open garbage dumps attract
or swab.
guides from breechbolt.
The rabies vaccine currently used is
rats, foxes and other nuisance species
4. Even if vaccinated, get your dog to a vet-
in numbers, increasing chances for ex-
erinarian as soon as possible and isolate him,
prepared from virus grown in duck em-
preferably under observation by your veterinarian.
bryo and inactivated chemically. Previ-
posure of animal populations. Trapping
5. Never put the bitten dog out to board
ously, nervous tissue vaccine prepared
and poisoning are useful for controlling
without properly informing the attendant.
from rabbit brain, similar to the original
rabies only in special cases, and never
6. Release the bitten dog from isolation only
Pasteur vaccine, was used almost exclu-
in large geographic areas.
on the advice of your veterinarian.
50
51
OCTOBER 1972
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
THE SILENT REVOLUTION AT
The Savage production concept, us-
exact center) at the end of the blank
rifled with three passes of special but-
ing old methods so long as quality can
is rarely more than a few thousandths
tons which must, of course, be changed
be maintained at reasonable cost, per-
of an inch, equivalent to one or two
when caliber or speed of twist are
vades all their firearms manufacturing
thicknesses of a human hair. Inside di-
varied. The first button starts the
processes. But they change to a new
ameter of the drilled hole can be con-
grooves. The second button puts the
method if a job can be done better or
trolled closely, but reaming is required
full-depth grooves into the bore uni-
more economically by so doing. They
to bring the bore up to final size and
formly and finishes the bottoms and
Savage
are blessed, of course, with many prod-
required finish before rifling.
sides of the grooves. The third button
ithacagun
ucts that they have made in large quan-
The barrels are next straightened, and
finishes the tops of the lands and the
tities for many years. Some of their
turned on the outside. Savage has sev-
upper portions of the grooves. This
operators have been doing virtually the
eral machines including a massive new
three-button rifling procedure may not
same work for a quarter of a century.
automatic lathe capable of removing
be absolutely necessary (some rifle
But there are innovations that will be
metal fast and precisely and leaving
a
makers use only one button), but it
discussed presently.
mirror finish, and older machines
certainly gives a fine internal finish.
By JAC WELLER
chambered for the .250 Savage, .308
finished interior, and then straddle
All center-fire barrels except those
Winchester, and several other high-
milled, dry, with carbide cutters at high
chambered ultimately for the .25-06 and
few sporting arms have been in-
pressure cartridges including the .243
speed and feed. A machine capable of
the 7 mm. Remington Magnum car-
A
vented and produced before their
and 284 Winchester rounds.
doing this must have strong modern
tridges are button rifled. Barrels in these
time, and then lasted the course. One
Savage Arms is now located in a
spindles, a powerful drive system, and
calibers are available in the Model 110
of these is surely the rifle patented by
single, enormous one-floor plant in
effective guards for the flying chips, but
only and are produced exclusively of
Arthur Savage in 1893 and first offered
Westfield, Mass., only seven miles
the finish is so good that it resembles
stainless steel. According to Savage en-
commercially as the Model 1895 in that
from the old Springfield Armory. This
one obtained by grinding.
gineers, this material requires a different
year. The later Savage Model 99, little
firm produces an extensive variety of
There are 118 different operations on
rifling procedure. Stainless steel barrels
changed from the earlier Model 1895,
shoulder arms. Their production sys-
the Model 99 receiver, including finish-
are hook rifled with single cutters on
is still being made by Savage Arms in
tems are neither new nor old, but a
ing.
automated machines. An operator loads
large quantities after more than 70 years.
combination of the two. For instance,
The Model 99 receiver now goes
a barrel into the rifling machine and
One need not feel handicapped with a
the receivers of the famous Model 99
through more than a dozen minor mill-
presses a "start" button. The machine
Model 99 today, since it is strong and
rifle are machined from modern heat-
ing operations, mostly to finish the in-
removes a little steel from one groove
handles modern ammunition safely and
treated steel forgings on a production
terior to house the breechblock and
and then moves to the next all around
efficiently. And it functions flawlessly
line set up 50 years ago. On the other
trigger assembly. Savage engineers have
the barrel. After the cutter has cut all
because of a first-rate cartridge feed
hand, many of the machines are new
added electronic and profile controls,
grooves in turn, it is elevated auto-
system.
or were rebuilt with modern electronic
but many of the machines date back
matically to deepen the cut a trifle and
Arthur Savage's rifle was a lever-
controls.
to the 1920's. At one time, there was
the sequence is repeated. After 12 trips
action with a solid steel lockup between
Let's follow a Model 99 receiver
one operator to each machine, but to-
around the barrel, with 12 cuts made
the breechblock and receiver. Model 99
through this production line. A forging
day a single man handles several be-
in each groove, the rifling job is finished
was designed initially for the new
is drilled, bored, reamed, and faced in
cause they stop automatically on com-
and the machine shuts itself off.
smokeless powders then being intro-
an old turret lathe now partially auto-
pletion of their cycle. He unloads,
Barrel locknut being tightened to secure exact headspace in Savage 110 rifle.
Rifling a stainless steel barrel requires
duced. The 250-3000 cartridge de-
mated. The work is loaded in a chuck
loads, and starts the machine, but then
about 25 minutes, but one man can run
signed by Charles Newton for this rifle
fixture and the machine started by the
moves on to tend another machine in
The second most impressive rifle in
equipped with new profile attachments
10 machines. Since many of these ma-
was in a class by itself for years. The
operator. The remainder of the opera-
his string. Depending on how much
the Savage line is the Model 110 center-
and hydraulic steady rests. All cutters
chines were depreciated fully before
.300 Savage cartridge, an early favorite,
tion is automatic, including the stop-
time is taken by the operations, one
fire, a bolt-action that differs in some
are tungsten carbide; soluble oil cool-
some of their present operators were
was so efficient that it became the pro-
ping of the machine preparatory to re-
man can run from two to six machines.
totype of the 7.62 mm. NATO round,
loading.
These banks of semi-automatic ma-
particulars from all other rifles of this
ant-lubricants containing water are used
born, this process is cheap at Savage.
chines are, of course, simple compared
type. It has, for instance, an ingenious
in both types of machines.
Cutter life is short, however, and only
also known as the .308 Winchester.
The next operation on this piece is
The Model 99 can be bought today
new: The blank is located on the semi-
to the big special-purpose electronic
headspacing procedure in manufacture,
Most Savage center-fire barrels are
about four to six barrels can be rifled
and is also made in a true mirror-image
tape-controlled automatic machines used
left-handed version. Let's follow the
Specially equipped drill press is used to chamber Ithaca cal. .22 rimfire rifle barrels.
Savage Arms employee reams rifle barrels before rifling. The operation produces the
by Remington and to a lesser ex-
tent by others, but initial cost of equip-
Model 110 barrel through production,
Floating tool holder ensures concentricity of the chamber to the bore, Ithaca says.
close tolerances and smooth surfaces necessary for barrel accuracy.
ment is lower also. The big machines
with particular emphasis on what is
new or different.
are less likely to turn out a piece of
scrap, a frequent occurrence in individ-
All Savage center-fire barrels are
ual machines from improper position-
made from top quality chrome molyb-
denum steel, heat-treated before de-
ing of a blank in a fixture, but if the
big machine errs, hundreds of pieces
livery. All blanks are solid initially. No
quality rifle manufacturer presently uses
may be spoiled.
drawn seamless tubing for barrels, al-
though this procedure may be impor-
tant in the future.
At Savage, the first drilling operation
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
is performed on several different makes
of machines, but of the same general
When Jac Weller did his three-
type. A stationary "gun drill" with a
parter on "The Quiet Revolution in
single cutting edge is fed into the re-
U.S. Firearms Making" (The Amer-
volving barrel blank while high pressure
ican Rifleman, Jan., Feb., Mar.,
oil is pumped through the drill shank
1971), his tour of sporting arms fac-
to flush out chips. A properly designed
tories stopped short of Savage and
and sharpened gun drill tends to center
Ithaca. Here he reports on those
itself in a revolving blank; run-out of
two major companies.
the drilled hole (the distance from the
OCTOBER 1972
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
between sharpenings.
ing received enthusiastically in all sec-
Chambering is done in two different
tions of the country.
ways, although on similar automated
The Ithaca firm also makes moderate-
turret lathes. For Model 99 barrels,
ly priced single-barrel shotguns and
depth of chamber in relation to the face
some rimfire rifles. They are the sole
of the breech and beginning of the
Savage-Stevens Model 72 "Crackshot" rifle.
Savage Model 24-C "Camper's Companion."
American distributors for the fine Japa-
thread is of extreme importance since
nese-made SKB shotguns. Let's concen-
these barrels must lock up to the re-
trate now on their U.S. operations done
ceiver properly for both head space and
with both new and middle-aged ma-
sight positioning.
chinery in a three-story factory on the
Chambering barrels for the Model
same site that this company has used
110 is simpler because of the unique
for almost 90 years.
method of headspacing employed. Each
Shotgun barrels now produced at
chamber is finished and polished with-
Ithaca are made in part from seamless
out reference to the threads on the
heat-treated tubing. The steel used is of
breech end, and depth of the chamber
Ithaca Model 51 shotgun.
Savage Model 99-A saddle rifle.
a special analysis similar to SAE 1030
from the breech face is not critical.
and is cut off to exact length in an
Later on, each barrel is screwed into a
automatic machine. The operator then
receiver with a "middle of the toler-
removes burrs from the cut ends and
ance" headspace gauge in the chamber.
chamfers both ends on another ma-
When the gauge comes up against the
chine. These blanks are then turned pre-
face of the bolt, a locknut around the
cisely on automatic machinery to ob-
barrel is screwed down to lock barrel
tain a good outside finish to close
and receiver together with the recoil
tolerances. Similar tubes are also made
shield held rigidly between them and in
by gun drilling solid bars of the same
proper relationship to the receiver.
steel, but these have no discernible ad-
The barrel locknut is tightened securely
Savage 340-S rifle with Savage 4X scope.
Ithaca Model 37 shotgun.
vantage in strength and quality.
with a special wrench and a hole then
Because of this use of tubing for bar-
drilled part way through it for a locking
rels, I went into it carefully. Why use
pin. This is a simple, cheap, and ef-
tubing? If tubing is satisfactory, why use
fective method of headspacing a rifle.
zines are easier to charge with clips,
produce his Model 99 rifle with as-
bar stock too? The answers to both
At Savage, blanks for rifle stocks are
but this feature is important in military
tonishingly few changes. They also ad-
their shotguns. Checkering is deep and
en over other gun making firms with
questions depend on economics. Tub-
dried before being rough turned, usu-
weapons only.
here to his merchandising concept be-
sturdy, but not elaborate nor done by
illustrious names. In the case of Savage,
ing costs more than bar stock. Ithaca
ally to about 20% maximum water
The magazine spool used in the origi-
gun in the 19th Century: "Design and
hand. Savage stocks are strong. The
the best known are Stevens and Fox.
didn't have the machines to produce
content. They are then placed in wood
nal Model 99 rifle was made of brass,
manufacture firearms for American
Savage slogan is "Less money doesn't
Let's look at the early history of the
from bar stock all the barrels they
turning lathes in which the blanks re-
but is now machined from aluminum.
hunters that are safe, reliable, and ac-
have to mean less gun."
Ithaca firm.
needed, so they compared the capital
volve slowly and are cut by high speed
In addition to the Model 99 and
curate, but sell them at a reasonable
Ithaca Gun Co. is like Savage Arms
Back in 1880, a group of American
cost of more equipment against the
heads which move in and out according
Model 110 rifles, Savage produces many
price." This means that some frills are
in several details. Both firms began in
businessmen and mechanics in upstate
price of tubing. Tubing won. If they
to a master pattern stock. A second
other sporting arms. They sometimes
eliminated. You won't find a dozen
upstate New York in the 19th Century,
New York formed the Ithaca Gun Co.
were starting afresh, they would use
turning operation is required to produce
make 20,000 rifles and shotguns in a
calibers to choose from in the Models
but Ithaca is still there, in Ithaca, N.Y.
to produce shotguns. For more than 25
tubing only and save the capital neces-
the required smoothness before final
week. It is not possible to cover every
170 and 340, nor a full range of chokes
Both produce a large volume of mod-
years a number of different double-
sary to buy, house, and operate drilling
sanding.
model here, but the Fox side-by-side
for every barrel length and gauge in
erately priced shotguns. Both have tak-
barrel side-by-side shotguns were pro-
machines.
Model 99 buttstocks are carefully
double-barreled shotgun made by Sav-
duced. Retail prices seem low by to-
The short tube blanks produced by
machine inletted, but assembly of a
age is noteworthy. Savage-Fox shotguns
Receivers for Savage pump shotguns and
day's standards, but at that time these
both methods are now Roto-Forged, the
stock to its specific receiver is done
are sold widely in four different models
pump center-fire rifles are machined from
guns were selling for from two to as
term used at Ithaca to identify their
after the receiver has been heated. The
and in four gauges.
blocks of steel rather than nonferrous
much as five times similar imports from
radial hammer forging procedure. The
two are then pulled together by means
If you walk around the Savage plant
alloys.
Europe. Quality was high, however, and
blanks are first heated by induction and
of a tang bolt not only to get a 100
and keep your eyes open, you will pick
they sold well.
then swedged down on a mandrel by
percent bearing, but also to harden the
up a lot of minor economies. For in-
In 1914, the firm brought out their
blows from four sets of hammers de-
wood at the point of contact. This
stance, fore-end irons for single-barrel
famous single-barrel trap gun. This shot-
livered at 610 cycles per minute. This
marrying of steel and wood by means
shotguns are made from castings, half
gun has won more national titles than
barrel forging machine was made in
of heat and pressure is common at
a dozen in a single integral mass. These
any other. It's still available if one is
Austria, and the barrel is processed in
Savage; later the two pieces are sepa-
are semi-finished and then cut apart, a
willing to pay for superb handwork and
a vertical position. The blank is re-
rated for additional work, but both are
procedure that materially reduces the
wait for months.
duced in diameter, but increased in
marked so they can be reassembled to
cost of producing them. Needless to
On the other hand, a single high-
length, in accordance with a "profile"
each other later.
say, quality is not hurt.
quality, low-volume product cannot
control. This operation produces tough
Stock checkering at Savage is done
Similarly, shotgun barrels are pro-
keep a firearms manufacturer alive.
structure in the steel and can be done to
with heat and pressure, not by hand
duced from bar stock, but of smaller
Ithaca began to branch out after World
close tolerances, but finish is not particu-
with cutters. Hand checkering is expen-
diameter than needed at the breech end.
War I; several moderately priced
larly good. Barrels so produced must be
sive, and mediocre hand checkering is
Barrel blanks are heated at the breech
American-made sporting arms are now
machined both internally and externally.
inferior to heat checkering in both ap-
end in an induction furnace, and then
in their line. One of their best sellers,
Shotgun barrels from the type of
pearance and utility.
upset in a horizontal forging machine.
the Model 37 pump gun, is old as
Roto-Forging machine are turned ex-
Rifle magazines are varied at Savage.
This procedure saves 40% of the steel
modern firearms go. It has been pro-
ternally, straightened, and precision cut
The original Model 99 has an efficient
that would have been needed to pro-
duced continuously since 1937, save
as required at the breech end. The lat-
rotary magazine. A properly designed
duce the barrel from a solid bar of uni-
Ithaca Model 51 shotgun needs no spe-
during the World War II period.
ter operations for Model 37 and Model
and manufactured rotary magazine al-
form diameter.
cial tools for takedown other than its
The most exciting new product at
51 barrels, including the breech thread
lows each cartridge to be fed almost
Savage Arms today remains true to
firing pin; it can be disassembled in under
Ithaca is their Model 51 semi-automatic
and chamber, are done carefully on ex-
straight into the chamber. Box maga-
the memory of Arthur Savage. They
a minute.
shotgun introduced in 1971. It is be-
pensive machinery and all barrels are
54
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
55
OCTOBER 1972
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
now interchangeable within a model
and gauge.
Shotgun barrels at Ithaca are finished
Gearing For
internally on vertical spindle reaming
machines. There is relatively little stock
to be removed on the interior, but
A Hunt In
three different reamers and a honing
head are used. Every barrel is then lead
lapped on old, horizontal machines by
experienced skillful operators.
The Rockies
There are almost as many ways of
choking shotgun barrels as there are
major producers of shotguns. At Ithaca,
Rig choice can make
the inside of the barrel is left small at
the muzzle end; the projection of the
or break a trip to
tapered reamers determines the choke.
mountainous terrain
Subsequent honing and lapping do not
disturb this configuration for most bar-
By JOHN S. PARKER
rels. Skeet bores are different; Ithaca
claims it has the best in the world.
D
URING the years I operated an
Actually, 13 points of choke (.013")
are left in after reaming operations, but
Savage components in the rough (1. to r.): aluminum trigger housing die casting;
outfitting business in the Rocky
this is mostly removed in a special skeet
lever forging for Stevens "Favorite"; Model 99 bolt forging.
mountains, I was often asked by pro-
spective clients for a recommended list
barrel lapping operation. The final con-
of proper clothing and gear for hunt-
striction is negligible, on the order of
steel "toolmaker's block" is square on
For instance, after material is removed
ing in the area. I drew up a standard
.002", but the finished product is good.
all sides and is down to finished size.
from the interior of these receiver
check list based on my own personal
This reaming-honing-lapping proce-
It is next drilled, reamed, counter-bored,
blanks, they are all given temporary in-
gear. This meant moderately priced
dure is not the fastest or cheapest way
and threaded in a new automated Jones
ternal reinforcing. Roll engraving is
equipment able to withstand long,
of making a barrel, but Ithaca feels
& Lamson turret lathe. This machine
then done on the sides of the receivers
tough usage.
that so long as they have operators
was part of a $2,000,000 capital in-
while they are supported internally. The
Not long ago, I ran across one of
capable of handling work of this sort
vestment made a year and a half ago
design is impressed by a series of light
those old lists and submit it here for
efficiently, and machines to do it on,
at Ithaca to improve quality and reduce
passes rather than one heavy one.
its possible benefit to hunters contem-
A proper rifle and scope are essential for mountain hunting.
they should use both.
cost. It does the job more accurately
Ithaca still relies on the hand skills
plating big-game hunting in the Rockies
Receivers for the two shotguns are
and faster than the bank of old ma-
of veterans, some of whom have been
this fall. Though drawn up specifically
For sheep and goat, I have found
Insulated, quilted underwear is fine
not the same, but they are similar and
chines it replaced.
with the company for more than a
for the Rockies, it also applies to moun-
any of the newer, flat trajectory mag-
for a stand-type hunt, as in a duck
are produced on the same machines.
Both receivers now go through a
quarter century. A few of the younger
tainous country in Canada or Alaska
nums adequate. My personal prefer-
blind. But if you move around much,
Receiver blanks are cut from rectangu-
number of minor operations, mostly
employees learning their trades at Itha-
apart from those areas of the extreme
ence for long-range shooting at sheep
insulated underwear becomes hot,
lar heat-treated SAE 4140 chrome mo-
North where constant sub-zero temper-
or goat is either a 264 Winchester
damp, and uncomfortable. When you
on semi-automatic milling machines, but
ca are following their fathers and
lybdenum steel bars and are then
there is some shaping, drilling, and tap-
grandfathers.
atures are the rule.
Magnum or a 7 mm. Remington Mag-
rest and cool off, clammy underwear
ground on both sides on a vertical
ping. New equipment is employed
On the other hand, Ithaca is using
The first essential is the right rifle,
num in a bolt-action rifle glassed with
can be a health hazard.
spindle Blanchard grinder where close
and my recommendations here are for
a 3-9X variable scope. The main thing
Some like all-cotton waffle-weave un-
where precision in locating minor holes
newer processes in making guns. The
is for the hunter to be familiar with the
derwear, but I could never stay warm
tolerances can be held. Locating on these
for drilling is required.
bolt of their new Model 51 semi-auto-
big game found in the Rockies-elk,
ground side surfaces, the top, bottom,
ballistics of his particular arm, able to
in it myself. Wool is a much better
I noticed several things of interest in
matic shotgun and several other minor
deer, bear, big horn sheep, mountain
and both ends are milled. This solid
regard to these secondary operations.
parts begin as investment castings. Some
goat, and an occasional cougar.
cope with its recoil and able to hit game
insulator for normal hunting condi-
at ranges up to 600 yds.
tions. However, if you anticipate ex-
use is made of stamping, especially
For elk and deer, I recommend at
treme cold, you might look into the
where finish is not important and
least a .30-'06 or its equivalent. As
possibility of down-insulated undergar-
strength under fatigue is. These parts
ranges are apt to be shorter, I suggest
ments. Though costly, they are good
are stamped and then reduced in thick-
peep sights or low-powered scopes.
value in constant sub-zero weather.
ness in dies to make them hard and
Like most outfitters, I discourage super-
tough.
fluous shooting around hunting areas
Years ago many firearms components
of complicated contour were machined
and always urge hunters to have their
firearms sighted-in before they arrive.
from solid stock in one piece. Ithaca
Though the variety of game in the
now manufactures these components as
Rockies is predictable, the weather is
two or more separate parts, but then
not. On a single fall day, the 4 sea-
joins them together with silver solder or
sons may pass in review-frost in the
by spot welding.
morning, abnormally hot weather in
Savage and Ithaca are both proud
the afternoon and freezing sleet or hail
names in American firearms manufac-
by nightfall.
turing. Both companies feature at least
Don't stint on underwear; one pair
one model which has been made for
will surely become wet or dirty before
more than half a century. Both com-
the end of the hunt, so bring an extra
panies have introduced new ways of
suit. My preference runs to the 2-layer,
producing old models. People have been
cotton-wool variety, with the cotton
buying Savage and Ithaca rifles and
layer next to the skin. I buy the 2-
shotguns in quantity for more years
Author believes two woolen shirts and
piece rather than the trap-door variety
Savage stocks are roughed and then finish-turned before sanding in three-unit setups
than most of us have been alive, and
medium weight jacket will keep you warm
and use the tops or bottoms for sleep-
It's wise to have boots for both wet and
like this. Stocks rotate against programmed cutters.
and they keep coming back for more.
in all but the worst weather.
ing garments.
dry weather.
56
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
57
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Six pairs of socks should cover you
for a 10-day trip-3 pairs of heavy
wool or wool mixture coming to just
below the knee and 3 pairs of light-
weight cotton or nylon to be worn un-
der the heavy socks.
RARE IN DESIGN, SCARCE
Don't go haywire when buying outer
clothing. You can't hunt with ease or
comfort buried under pounds of bulky
IN NUMBERS-THE BRITTE
fabric. Buy 2 wool shirts-a light-
weight fine-weave shirt to wear tucked
into your trousers, a heavier, coarser-
By C. E. HARRIS
but is manufacturing gages and preci-
sure of 900 kg./cm², which corresponds
weave shirt to wear over it, tail out.
sion tools.
to roughly 13,000 p.s.i.
This combination works well in all but
Choose your sleeping bag with care, down insulated if possible.
H
AMMERLESS shotguns cocked by the
The example shown is beautifully
The marking SIEMENS MARTIN MAR-
the coldest weather. Then, slip on a
movement of the opening lever
made. It is a 16-ga. with 28" barrels,
TELE is visible on the barrels.
heavy wool sweater between the 2
Army surplus store. At this price you
can prop them close to the stove for
rather than by opening the barrels are
bored improved cylinder and modified.
According to the present owner, the
shirts and top this off with a light
can afford a little icing on the cake,
quick drying and they won't shrink.
relatively few, as are double guns which
It weighs 61/4 lbs., has selective auto-
shotgun handles superbly and is not as
jacket or medium-weight coat. With
so spray on some waterproofing com-
Your comfort and efficiency during
open with a lateral or side opening mo-
matic ejectors, double triggers and non-
tiring in the field as most other over-
several relatively light-weight gar-
pound.
waking hours are dependent to a great
tion of the barrels. The Britte shotgun
automatic safety. This Britte is stocked
under guns. He attributes this to the
ments, you can easily adjust to tem-
As just about every real hunting trip
extent on how well you sleep. Without
shown here is very unusual in that it
in European "Swan Neck" style, having
type of construction, which allows a
perature fluctuations.
produces at least one freezing rain-
a good night's rest, a hunting trip can
combines these features with several
a straight, slim grip with the belly of
total action height no greater than that
Two pairs of good-quality heavy-
storm, a rainsuit is worthwhile insur-
be a fatigue-ridden nightmare, so
others which are not commonly found
the buttstock curving back toward the
of the barrels themselves. It is a very
duty trousers will see you through a
ance. The 2-piece, rubberized nylon
choose your sleeping bag with care. If
in shotguns today, either singly or in
toe of the butt. There is some cast-off
compact and convenient design, despite
hunt. About the only hard-and-fast rule
fabric suit rates a first place because
money isn't a limiting factor, shoot for
combination.
and the select French Walnut is compli-
its odd appearance to those used to con-
is that they be loose-fitting. A number
it is light, tearproof and sheds water
one of the better down-filled bags. Some
The Britte over-under shotgun incor-
mented by the 22 line-per-inch checker-
ventional shotguns. Because of its desir-
of styles and materials are adequate,
as well as its makers claim. I would
of the newer synthetic bags are also
porates a lateral motion breech mecha-
ing, which is expertly executed. The
ability as a collector's item, the owner
but I would avoid insulated coveralls.
avoid the hooded type; they tend to
adequate. I have had many a satisfac-
nism actuated by a side lever. Essen-
fore-end wood is in three pieces, offering
has "retired" it to protect it from pos-
They are tops for riding in very cold
impede vision and somehow water
tory night's sleep in a 4-1b. dacron bag
tially, the shotgun is a side-by-side
a scale, or panel on either side of the
sible damage. Those shotguns sold in
weather, but are unsatisfactory for any
manages to get to the flesh.
with wool mummy bag and heavy wool
double rotated 90° onto its right side.
barrel. The left scale is in two segments,
this country, by Abercrombie & Fitch,
strenuous activity.
Handwear should keep hands warm
blanket inside. Warmth compensates
Its internal hammers are cocked by the
the forward portion remaining attached
were priced around $350 before the war.
A few seasons ago, one of my hunt-
and dry, yet free to work the action
for this rig's weight and bulk. Another
motion of the action lever, in a manner
to the barrels by screw when the fore-
The gun was brought to this country
ers showed up in trousers made of
and trigger of a firearm. I have tried
good bet is to stuff an Army surplus
similar to that used in some double guns
end release is pulled to disengage the
after WWII by an American serviceman
heavy-duty duck material with big
just about everything on the market
down-filled bag inside a cheaper syn-
produced by Dreyse, Green and Greener
scales.
returning from the vicinity of Kassel,
vinyl patches on the seat and knees.
without finding one glove or mitten
thetic bag.
during the late 19th Century. The action
The barrels are topped by a solid,
(now West) Germany, which, according
What would these dudes think of next?
which would satisfy all requirements.
If you hold out for a good grade
is so finely fitted that it is in effect "self
tapered rib. The bluing is deep in color,
to the manufacturer, had been the place
My smug grin evaporated though when
Waterproof gloves bathe your hands in
of rubberized fabric, an air-mattress
opening," the force of gravity alone
the action matching the barrels. The
of residence of the original owner.
I saw the fancy pants in use-the
sweat; mittens limit the use of the
will see you through countless hunting
being sufficient to open the action and
chambers are 70 mm. in length, suitable
The combination of fine craftsman-
hunter could drop to one knee, or sit
hands; and fabric-lined leather gloves
trips. Those with foam pads are com-
eject the empties when the opening lever
for U.S. 23/4" 16-ga. ammunition, bear-
ship, unusual design and limited produc-
on a snow-covered log, and come up
get wet and slick. The best compromise
fortable and popular, but are bulky and
is depressed and the gun rotated.
ing provisional and definitive Belgian
tion make the Britte over-under shot-
dry. So if you see a pair, buy 'em.
I have found for hunting is a pair of
have a tendency to draw moisture. If
The lateral motion breech mechanism
smokeless proofs indicating that the
gun highly desirable and very inter-
"Rocky" is no misnomer for these
wool-lined leather gloves for cold, dry
you do buy one, make sure the pads
was not a new idea, but was patented in
barrels were proofed in 1941 at a pres-
esting.
mountains. This is steep, rough terrain,
weather, augmented by several pair of
are completely enclosed in waterproof
this country in the 1870's, and has been
and a hunter's feet really take a beating.
the fuzzy yellow cotton gloves for wet
fabric of sufficient strength to resist
used by gunmakers in several nations
So buy two pairs, all-rubber, insulated
weather. With the latter, you can slip
puncture and tearing.
over the years. Dickson, Greener and
snow packs for wet weather and top
off one pair when it becomes soaked
Moving from the soft goods depart-
Dreyse are known to have made lateral
quality leather hiking shoes with vibram
and put on another. Back in camp, you
ment into hardware, I would strongly
opening guns with side levers, and Dick-
soles for dry. Regardless of manufac-
recommend: a binocular (easier than
son has made over-under guns of this
turers' claims, I have yet to see a
scanning for game with a rifle scope)
design, though in 1970 the firm was not
"waterproof" leather boot that can
equipped with an elastic chest harness
making over-under guns. Lefaucheaux
turn a foot or so of wet snow. Be sure
to prevent it from banging against your
lateral opening shotguns utilized an
to wear heavy wool socks when trying
chest; compass; a folding 2-blade knife
under lever design.
on footwear to insure proper fit.
(one blade for the initial edge-dulling
Hunters owe the U. S. Army a vote
cuts when skinning game, one for the
of thanks for designing one of the
finishing cuts); and a folding bone saw
Only 300 were produced
ugliest, warmest, and most versatile
(fits into the hip pocket and is in-
items of headgear known to man, the
The Britte shotgun, a design no longer
valuable for cutting briskets or pelvic
pile-lined winter hat. With ear flaps
made, is a desirable collector's piece be-
bones). Not essential but often useful
down, it fits closely around the cheeks,
cause of its rarity as well as its unusual
is a small rucksack, and a cartridge
comes down below the collar line at
features. Correspondence with the manu-
belt that keeps your ammunition
facturer indicates that a total of 300
the back and ties snugly under the
cleaner than if you carry it in your
chin to provide the ultimate in cold
guns were made; 200 in 12-ga. and 50
pockets. It also prevents mutilation of
each in 16- and 20-ga. The firm of
weather protection, short of a fur-lined
bullet tips and the game-scaring jangle
Eskimo hood. The flaps tie up over
Britte S.A., of Liège, Belgium, made a
of metal on metal.
the head in warm weather, and the
few of these guns which were marketed
With this gear stowed in a stout can-
by Abercrombie & Fitch, Co., of New
sunshade can be pulled down over the
vas duffle bag, you should be prepared
York. The Britte over-under has not
eyes or folded back out of the way.
for almost anything that chance and
been made since WWII, and the manu-
View of open action shows side lug construction, compactness of the action, and con-
This handy green monster will set you
Also needed are a good binocular, two-
Mother Nature may throw at you in
facturer no longer produces firearms,
venient position of opening lever.
back a mere couple of dollars at any
bladed pocket knife and bone saw.
the great Rocky Mountains.
OCTOBER 1972
59
58
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
CANADA
RIFLE
OF
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
PALMA MATCH
the stage, play developed in some of the
UNITED
STATES
PALMA TEAM MATCH
sights. Since the match had commenced,
DOMINION
MATCHES
COMPETITOR
CANADA
no substitutions could be made. A few
COMPETITOR
Canadian shooters experienced similar
troubles. The troubled rifles were jury-
rigged with rubber bands to reduce
1972
movement, and the firing continued.
The U.S. trailed the Canadians by 12
points at the end of the 800 yd. stage.
At 900 yds. the Canadians had a few
low scores and one miss, but the match
was still close. The U.S. team had trou-
ble with flyers, even from the stronger
shooters. The coach and team captain
worked diligently to find the source of
the problem. It was traced to fouling,
CAPTAIN
ADJUTANT
TOTAL
so the rifles were all dry-brushed to
ADJUTANT
clean the bore and then wiped with dry
patches to remove the loosened fouling.
Britain's G. E. Twine is chaired as winner
U.S. 1972 Palma Team and, on blackboard in photo at right, their scores. Team members (back row 1.-r.) 1. Starks, A. J. Shimon,
It was obvious that it was going to be
of the Governor General's Match. Twine
Score of winning Canadian team was
a close match.
L. G. Rackel, E. Burton, M. J. Hull, E. St. John, G. D. Tubb, W. E. Meek, T. Gatewood, Sr., W. L. Powell, J. Violini, H. L. Slocum,
used a modified No. 4 rifle with 7.62 mm.
4248-449V. Canada's high scoring com-
G. D. Sutton, D. Faulkner, S. Zinsmaster. Front row (I.-r.) J. H. Cannington, M. W. Tompkins, M/Sgt. H. C. Tharp, USA (coach),
Tension mounted as the competitors
barrel to score his win.
petitor, W. V. Hall (I.) scored 219-23V.
J. C. Whitney (captain), W. T. M. Roberts (adjutant), W. H. Kelso, H. J. Swarts, Jr., J. McCann, L. A. Wilkens.
prepared to fire the 1000-yd. stage after
the noon lunch break. Though the
United States still lagged behind, the
Canada Wins 900-Shot Palma Match
match could go either way. A change in
15 rounds for record at each range of
the wind or weather could be critical.
tor wives who had been working in the
800, 900, and 1000 yds. Five targets
The conditions stayed about the same.
pits presented the shooter with his miss.
are assigned to each team, with a time
Shooters from both teams did their best,
It had struck her cardboard box lunch
By C. E. HARRIS
Committeeman from Reseda, Calif.,
with rifles loaned for the purpose. The
limit of 102 minutes at each range.
but there were some low scores and a
atop the butts. The round, possibly a
rifles actually fired were drawn by all
Thanks to the excellent coaching, and
few misses from both sides. Nothing
ricochet from in front of the butts, did
Assistant Editor
captained the team again this year.
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
M/Sgt. Harry Tharp, of the U.S. Army
competitors the morning of the match.
the use of the collimator, all our shoot-
seemed more strange than the 1000-yd.
not completely penetrate the cardboard.
Marksmanship Training Unit, served as
Those used by the U.S. team were
ers got on paper at 800 yds. with their
miss experienced by U.S. shooter Doug
It almost penetrated the first layer, then
C
coach and NRA Director W. T. M.
aligned with a collimator initially, and
sighters.
Faulkner. The shooter and coach had
bounced off.
ANADA won the 1972 Palma Trophy
Match for long-range highpower
Roberts, Los Angeles, Calif., acted as
then fired at 25 yds. on a short-range
The U.S. Team nevertheless got off
assumed the round went high, since the
When all was over the shooters of-
shooting in a two-nation competition
adjutant.
zeroing target to give approximate zero
to a shaky start at 800 yds., losing some
next round struck at 12 o'clock. When
fered hearty congratulations to each
The rifle used this year was a presen-
for 800 yds.
points to poor elevation. Later during
the match was over, one of the competi-
other on a fine match.
with the United States by the narrow
margin of 16 points at the Connaught
tation grade of the Sportco 44, manu-
Rain had drenched the Dominion of
Range near Ottawa, Ontario.
factured by Omark, Ltd., of Australia.
Canada Rifle Association's National
The scores in the close contest, with
These are single-shot bolt-action rifles in
Matches at Connaught during the pre-
4500 points possible, were Canada,
7.62 mm. equipped with the Parker
ceding week, but the weather cleared
1973 Palma Possibilities
4248, and the United States, 4232. The
Hale 5A/99 half-minute rear sight and
Saturday, August 19th, for the shooting
Canadians took a commanding lead in
the SM/159 foresight which accepts
of the Governor General's Match, the
Eligibility of shooters for selec-
8. Thomas H. Swarthout,
25. CW02 G. R. Murdock,
the 800-yd. phase and the U.S. shooters,
Anschutz-type elements. The barrels
Canadian equivalent of the President's
Westland, Mich.
493-25
Quantico, Va.
488-26
tion as members of the Palma Team
despite valiant efforts, failed to overtake
have a handsome blue finish. Stocks are
Match. For the Palma on Sunday, Au-
9. Robert A. Delcotto,
26. John S. Wadsworth,
is based upon their standing in an
Chicago Heights, III.
492-30
Toledo, Ohio
488-22
them at 900 and 1000 yds.
of teak, oil finished, and are not glass
gust 20th, the sky was clear. The breeze
aggregate of long range scores in
10. Middleton W. Tompkins,
27. Kenneth G. Moore,
The match is normally fired on alter-
bedded. Trigger pulls are 3½ to 4 lbs.
blew mildly from eight to 10 o'clock
the Army Cup, Air Force Cup and
Long Beach, Calif.
491-33
Upland, Calif.
487-33
nate years in the United States and Can-
Most of the American shooters were
shooterwise, requiring sight corrections
11. Rudolph L. Wadekamper,
28. Martin J. Hull,
Leech Cup Matches at Camp Perry.
Faribault, Minn.
491-24
La Habra, Calif.
487-32
ada. Participation is limited to teams
unfamiliar with the rifle, having han-
of two to five minutes. Promptly at
Those shooters who are eligible for
12. Berneice A. Sugden,
29. CW03 David I. Boyd, II,
invited by the host nation and the rifles
dled it for the first time only the day
9:00 a.m. the first stage commenced at
selection for the 1973 Palma Team
Mayville, Minn.
491-21
Quantico, Va.
487-28
and ammunition used are designated by
before, on a 200-yd. practice range,
800 yds., firing two sighters, then firing
are listed below. Final selection will
13. James C. Gomo,
30. Tomas M. Schenz,
the host. This year Canada invited the
North Pomfret, Vt.
490-34
Mogadore, Ohio
487-26
U.S. and Great Britain. The British re-
Middleton Tompkins and coach Harry Tharp watch carefully as U.S. shooter Willis
be determined by availability, scores,
14. Gerald D. Bayer,
31. Lt. Cdr. Ray M. Rogers,
and the number of civilian and mili-
Wilmington, Calif.
490-29
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
487-26
luctantly declined, but fired in other
Powell prepares to fire the first round downrange at 900 yds.
tary competitors authorized. Not
15. Raymond H. Kerbs,
32. Sgt. K. R. Cooper,
matches and assisted in scoring and
more than 25% of the team may be
AMHC, Santee, 111.
490-29
Quantico, Va.
487-25
officiating at the Palma.
16. Jack McCann, Dorsey, III.
490-26
33. /Sgt. D. Sanchez,
The U.S. won at Connaught in 1969
military personnel on active duty.
17. Maurice E. Kaiser,
Quantico, Va.
487-25
1. P. J. Wright, Los Angeles, Calif. 496-29
Arlington, Va.
490-19
in a revival of the historic match, which
34. SFC William F. Lee,
2. Richard K. llao,
18. Gary E. Tubb, Canadian, Tex.
489-31
Ft. Benning, Ga.
487-24
dates back to 1876. The British were
Montclair, Calif.
496-27
19. Clinton 0. Fowler,
35. Eric M. St. John,
victorious on their own range at Bisley
3. William E. Meek, Upland, Calif. 495-41
Manassas, Va.
489-29
Fullerton, Calif.
487-21
in 1970 and the U.S. won last year at
4. CWO Robert L. Goller,
20. Glenn Marshall, Plano, III.
489-27
36. Sgt. L. M. Alcorn, Quantico, Va. 487-19
Camp Perry, Ohio. The location for the
Quantico, Va.
494-32
21. Lt. Col. S. c. Burkhalter,
Lake Forest, 111.
488-31
37. Gy/Sgt. Jerry F. Boswell,
5. Ronald G. Troyer,
1973 match remains to be decided.
Quantico, Va.
486-29
Williamsfield, Ohio
494-28
22. A01 Rufus A. Moore,
Teams are composed of 20 shooters,
6. Richard J. Vesy,
NAS Patuxent River, Md.
488-28
38. G. David Tubb, Canadian, Tex. 486-27
23. SFC M. D. Edmondson,
39. CWO G. N. Crane, Quantico, Va. 486-25
two alternates, a captain, coach and ad-
Youngstown, Ohio
493-32
7. Laurence F. Moore,
Ft. Benning, Ga.
488-27
40. John W. Hawksley,
jutant, with no more than 25% drawn
493-30
24. Jack G. Jones, Akron, Ohio
488-27
Los Angeles, Calif.
486-25
Davenport, lowa
from active-duty armed forces person-
nel. James C. Whitney, NRA Executive
61
60
OCTOBER 1972
Reproduced at the Richard Presidential Library and Museum
SPORTCO 44-
PLATFORMS AND VIEWS ON GUN CONTROL
THE PALMA
REPUBLICAN PARTY
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
RIFLE, 1972
PLATFORM
PLATFORM
T HE Sportco 44, which was used for
"We pledge to
"There must be laws to control the improper
the 1972 Palma Trophy Match,
differs from U.S. center-fire target
"Intensify efforts to prevent criminal access to
use of handguns. Four years ago a candidate for
rifles in several respects. Most unusual
all weapons, including special emphasis on cheap,
the Presidency was slain by a handgun. Two
is that the locking lugs fit into recesses
readily-obtainable handguns, retaining primary re-
months ago, another candidate for that office was
in the barrel, rather than in the re-
ceiver ring as is usual in most bolt-
sponsibility at the State level, with such Federal
gravely wounded. Three out of four police officers
action rifles.
law as necessary to enable the States to meet their
killed in the line of duty are slain with handguns.
Because the Sportco was designed
responsibilities.
Effective legislation must include a ban on sale
to be sold at a minimum price under
a ceiling set by requirements of the
"Safeguard the right of responsible citizens to
of handguns known as Saturday Night Specials
Australian Rifle Clubs, the exterior
collect, own and use firearms for legitimate pur-
which are unsuitable for sporting purposes."
finish is somewhat rougher than is
poses, including hunting, target shooting and self-
customary in this country. In Aus-
tralia, the rifles are sold directly
Palma version of the Sportco are the
formance.
defense. We will strongly support efforts of all law
SEN. GEORGE McGOVERN
through the clubs in an effort to keep
highly polished blued finish, 16-line
The ammunition used was a se-
enforcement agencies to apprehend and prosecute
the price within the reach of as many,
per inch checkering on the teakwood
lected lot of Canadian Service Ball,
to the limit of the law all those who use firearms
shooters as possible. In Canada, the
7.62 mm., Ball C21, Lot 425, manu-
"The terrible attack on Governor Wallace has
stock, a gold-plated trigger, and the
in the commission of crimes."
rifle is sold through a distributor. The
medallion in the butt stock which
factured by Dominion Arsenal, Que-
once again emphasized the need for measures to
presentation grade rifles used in the
says PALMA TROPHY MATCH
bec (DAQ) in 1964. This ammunition
control, if not to ban altogether, the sale of hand-
match were offered to competitors
CANADA 1972 around a maple
is nearly identical to that fired in the
later at $170.
leaf.
Palma Matches at Connaught in 1967
guns. I am a country man from South Dakota and
The standard production rifle has a
According to Maj. R.W. Hampton
and 1969. It is loaded with a 148-gr.
PRESIDENT RICHARD M.
I am aware of the justification in rural areas and
matte finish similar to Parkerizing,
of the National Defense Headquarters
bullet of slightly boattailed form.
NIXON:
among sportsmen, for the ownership of long guns.
and the action is bedded directly into
Rifle Association of Canada, who is
Shooters remarked that it bucked wind
the teak wood. The barrel is floated,
also the Canadian distributor for the
But I see no justification for the snub-nosed hand-
much better than would be expected
except that the reinforce is bedded
Sportco, the chamber throat is shorter
for so light a bullet, though there
President Nixon's position on firearms coincides
gun or 'Saturday Night Special' which-let us face
with the receiver. It is 26½" long,
than in rifles of the same caliber
were many complaints this year of
with the Republican Party platform, a White
it-are designed for threatening or killing people.
heavyweight, of chrome molybdenum
chambered in this country. This is
heavy fouling and both teams suffered
because the rifles are designed for
from unexplained fliers, especially at
House spokesman said, and Mr. Nixon is in full
I think this kind of handgun should be limited to
steel and rifled with a 1-12" twist,
having four lands and grooves.
using NATO standard military (not
1000 yds.
accord with the platform provisions recognizing
the possession of law-enforcement officers in this
The action is front locking, the
match) ammunition. The bores also
Throughout the Governor General's
the right of law-abiding citizens to own arms while
country and I would press for the enactment of
locking lugs fitting into recesses in the
tend to run smaller than American
Match on the preceding day, the Brit-
rifles. He noted that American rifles,
intensifying efforts to prevent criminals from get-
legislation to bring this about.
barrel. It features an extremely short
ish shooters seemed to have an edge.
firing pin travel, cocks on opening
while often superior in workmanship
G. E. Twine, of N. Basingstoke,
ting guns.
"In 1970 handguns were responsible for the
and features cam operated primary ex-
to many rifles commonly fired, give in-
Hampshire, England, won the Gov-
(Note: Mr. Nixon spoke out on a nationally
death of 500 persons in New York City while in
traction. Bolt heads are interchange-
ferior accuracy when used with Cana-
ernor General's Match and two other
televised press conference June 29, 1972, in favor
Tokyo-strict gun control being in effect in Japan
able in increments of .002" for adjust-
dian ammunition because of the bores
English shooters followed him for
ment of headspace. The bolt features
being oversized for the ammunition
second and third place. Despite the
of a Federal law to control "Saturday Night Spe-
-the death toll from handguns was three. It is
a spring-loaded ejector and a coil
used. The manufacturer's data specify
complaints of U.S. and Canadian
cials." He said "the problem there is to write the
time that this country learned that handguns are
spring operated claw-type extractor.
barrels with 3074" minimum to
shooters, the English performed well.
law, the legislation, in such a way that it is precise
used by the fanatic, the robber, the angry man,
The bolt handle serves as a safety lug.
.3084" maximum groove diameter,
After the Palma was completed, it
and deals with that kind of handgun which ought
simply because they are available. It is time to
The trigger is a crisp, single pull,
and .2994" to .3004" land diameter.
was found that the English thoroughly
and is fully adjustable for over-travel,
Factory production tends to be toward
clean their rifles between stages, or
to be controlled. And I'm referring now to the
make them unavailable."
sear engagement and weight of pull.
the tight side, according to the dis-
at least every 20 rounds. After brush-
Saturday Night Specials.")
(Note: The McGovern statement above was
Triggers for the Palma match rifles
tributor.
ing with nitro solvent, or ammonia,
originally published in Life magazine June 9,
were adjusted to release at between
The manufacturer also stated that
they use a mild abrasive paste on a
3½ and 4 lbs.
the receiver should be bedded to bear
tight patch and then dry the bore with
(See The American Rifleman, Aug., 1972, p.
1972, p. 59, after the attack on Gov. George C.
Rifles used for the Palma match
along its entire length from the rear of
acetone to remove any residue from
54)
Wallace.)
were equipped with the Parker-Hale
the recoil plate to the rear tang. There
the sealant used around the bullet.
5A/99 aperture sight modified ex-
should be a bearing forward of the
They felt this made the difference.
pressly to fit the Sportco. A six-hole
recoil plate for a distance of about
It was interesting to note that there
adjustable eyepiece is included. The
11/2" under the barrel reinforce. When
were no reported problems with ex-
rear sight is graduated in half minutes
the front takedown screw is tightened
cessive fouling or fliers from the am-
PLATFORM OF THE AMERICAN
by clicks and has a vernier scale. A
securely, and the rear screw removed,
munition fired in the 1967 and 1969
INDEPENDENT PARTY
locking screw with knurled knob is
the tang should remain in contact
matches. This year's ammunition was
provided.
with the wood.
from a different lot, but manufactured
"The Constitution of the United States affords
datory jail sentence for anyone using a firearm in
The front sight is provided with a
Experience with the rifle in Aus-
the same year as that fired in 1967
to every citizen the right to keep and bear arms.
the commission of a felony.
2 mm. blade and 5 aperture elements:
tralia indicated that epoxy bedding
and 1969. Despite the ammunition
2.2 mm., 2.5 mm., 2.8 mm., 3.0 mm.
did not noticeably improve long range
trouble, this year's winning score of
"The lawless always secure weapons and the
"The American Party opposes laws which would
and 3.2 mm. The inserts are inter-
accuracy over a proper wood-to-metal
4248 is 7 points above the highest
result of disarming our citizens, coupled with
deny the right of our citizens to own firearms."
changeable with those made by An-
fit. The wood used in the stock is very
previous score (4241, fired by the
judicial emasculation of local police protection,
(For the firearms views of the American Inde-
schutz.
dense and stable and this, no doubt,
British in winning the 1970 Palma
The distinguishing features of the
contributes to the rifle's fine per-
match) on this target.
would be to leave the average citizen without
pendent Party's Presidential candidate John G.
protection from the lawless. We support a man-
Schmitz, see p. 64.)
62
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
63
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
WHAT THE LAWMAKERS ARE DOING
that, as the bill is now written, would take
HOUSE COMMITTEES MAY
a gun out of the prohibited category, more
HOW SENATORS CUT DOWN
STATES
and more handguns could be classified as
DECIDE BAYH BILL FATE
Saturday Night Specials and prohibited
CALIFORNIA
until the purchase of almost any handgun
BAYH BILL AMENDMENTS
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 39, by
by a private citizen became illegal.
Bob Moretti, to memorialize the President
By NRA STAFF
is the so-called 'sporting purpose test.' The
"And just this is the ultimate objective
bill prohibits the sale and distribution of
of the most vocal supporters of the bill,
Senators voting for the amendment by Sen.
Humphrey (Minn.), Inouye (Hawaii), Jackson
and Congress to enact the Bayh Bill (S.
HE big issue on gun control in Con-
Philip A. Hart (Mich.) to ban the private pos-
handguns which are not 'generally recog-
as some of them have openly revealed in
(Wash.), Jordan (N.C.), Jordan (Idaho), Long
2507), has been placed on the inactive file.
T
session of all handguns were:
(La.), Magnuson (Wash.), Mansfield (Mont.),
Assembly Bill 2357, by Dixon Arnett,
gress centered early in September in
nized as particularly suitable for or readily
saying that they are not pushing for out-
Brooke (Mass.), Harris (Okla.), Hart (Mich.),
Mathias (Md.), McClellan (Ark.), McGee (Wyo.),
House committees.
adaptable to sporting purposes.' This test is
right prohibition of handguns now only
Kennedy (Mass.), Ribicoff (Conn.), Tunney
McGovern (S. Dak.), McIntyre (N.H.), Metcalf
would severely restrict those instances in
S. 2507, the handgun control bill by Sen.
inadequate. It does not consider that many
because they believe this bill is the farthest
(Calif.) and Williams (N.J.).
(Mont.), Miller (lowa), Mondale (Minn.), Mon-
which homicide by public officers and
Birch Bayh (Indiana) having been passed
citizens, for example, keep handguns for
Congress is likely to go in that direction
Senators voting against the handgun ban:
toya (N. Mex.), Moss (Utah), Nelson (Wis.), Pack-
others would be justifiable.
Aiken (Vt.), Allen (La.), Allott (Colo.), Anderson
wood (Oreg.), Pearson (Kans.), Percy (III.), Prox-
by the Senate, rested in the hands of the
personal protection, rather than for sport-
this year."
(N. Mex.), Bayh (Ind.), Bellmon (Okla.), Bennett
mire (Wis.), Randolph (W. Va.), Roth (Del.),
LOUISIANA
House Judiciary Committee at the start of
ing uses. We should not deny them this
Congressman Schmitz, an NRA Member,
(Utah), Bentsen (Tex.), Bible (Nev.), Boggs
Saxbe (Ohio), Schweiker (Pa.), Scott (Pa.), Smith
the month.
right to personal protection."
is the Presidential candidate of the Amer-
(Del.), Brock (Tenn.), Buckley (N.Y.), Burdick
(Maine), Sparkman (Ala.), Spong (Va.), Stafford
House Bill 464, by Wilbert Joseph
(N. Dak.), Byrd (Va.), Byrd (W. Va.), Cannon
(Vt.), Stennis (Miss.), Stevens (Alaska), Steven-
Chairman Emanuel Celler (10th Dist.,
Sen. Lowell Weicker (Conn.): "Recent-
ican Independent Party.
Tauzin II and others, to lower the age of
(Nev.), Case (N.J.), Chiles (Fla.), Church
son (III.), Symington (Mo.), Talmadge (Ga.),
N.Y.), chairman of the committee, referred
ly, WCBS-TV expressed editorial approval
Rep. Ray Roberts (4th Dist., Tex.) "I
(Idaho), Cook (Ky.), Cooper (Ky.), Cotton (N.H.),
Thurmond (S.C.), Tower (Tex.) and Weicker
majority from 21 to 18 for the right to
the Senate measure to his own special sub-
of the Senate's passage of Birch Bayh's
opposed the Federal Gun Control Act of
Curtis (Nebr.), Dole (Kans.), Dominick (Colo.),
(Conn.).
purchase firearms, has been signed into law.
committee for study. A go-ahead from the
gun control bill, and, in disapproving my
1968 from the beginning, and you may be
Eagleton (Mo.), Eastland (Miss.), Edwards (La.),
Senators not voting on the Kennedy amend-
negative vote, asked why. Well, here's why:
Ervin (N.C.), Fannin (Ariz.), Fong (Hawaii),
ment
were:
MARYLAND
subcommittee would send the measure to
assured that I will continue to oppose any
Fulbright (Ark.), Goldwater (Ariz.), Griffin
Baker (Tenn.), Beall (Md.), Cranston (Calif.),
the entire House Judiciary Committee,
"First, my job is to vote for meaningful
and all legislation which would restrict the
(Mich.), Gurney (Fla.), Hansen (Wyo.), Hartke
Gambrell (Ga.), Gravel (Alaska), Harris (Okla.),
Fifty-five of 95 persons searched under
which would then decide whether to push
laws, not philosophical bicarbonate of
ownership of guns."
(Ind.), Hatfield (Oreg.), Hollings (S.C.), Hruska
Javits (N.Y.), Mundt (S. Dak.), Pell (R.I.), Taft
the controversial "stop-and-frisk" provision
it further.
soda.
Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes (1st Dist., Fla.)
(Nebr.), Hughes (lowa), Humphrey (Minn.),
(Ohio) and Young (N. Dak.).
of Maryland's new handgun-carrying law
Inouye (Hawaii), Jackson (Wash.), Jordan (N.C.),
Even with approval of the House Judici-
"Secondly, the stated objective of gun
"I am a strong supporter of the right-to-
Senators voting for the amendment by Sen.
Jordan (Idaho), Long (La.), Magnuson (Wash.),
reportedly were arrested for handgun vio-
ary Committee, S. 2507 or a House substi-
controls is to keep guns out of the hands
bear arms principle and I have always op-
Adlai E. Stevenson III (III.) to require the regis-
Mansfield (Mont.), Mathias (Md.), McClellan
lations during the first two months (March
tute or equivalent presumably would have
of the Bremers, Sirhans, Rays, and Os-
posed unfair and unduly restrictive gun
(Ark.), McGee (Wyo.), McGovern (S. Dak.), Mc-
tration of all handguns and the licensing of all
handgun owners were:
27 to May 30) the law was in effect.
to be referred to the House Rules Commit-
walds, while allowing the Weickers, Harp-
controls. You may be assured that I shall
Intyre (N.H.), Metcalf (Mont.), Miller (lowa),
Mondale (Minn.), Montoya (N. Mex.), Moss
Brooke (Mass.), Case (N.J.), Cooper (Ky.), Fong
Maryland State Police Superintendent
tee for consideration and a place on the
ers, and Juliannis to use shotguns and
continue my fight against unnecessary legis-
(Hawaii), Hart (Mich.), Hughes (lowa), Javits
(Utah), Muskie (Maine), Nelson (Wis.), Pack-
Thomas S. Smith informed a Maryland
(N.Y.), Kennedy (Mass.), Mondale (Minn.), Mus-
legislative calendar before it could come up
pistols and rifles in a safe and lawful
lation. I think we have ample laws already
wood (Oreg.), Pastore (R.I.), Pearson (Kans.),
kie (Maine), Pastore (R.I.), Percy (III.), Ribicoff
lawmaker, Delegate J. Hugh Nichols, that
for debate and voting by the House itself.
manner. This the Bayh Bill does not do.
on the statute books if they were properly
Percy (III.), Proxmire (Wis.), Randolph (W. Va.),
(Conn.), Stevenson (III.), Tunney (Calif.) and
it would seem that a handgun target
enforced. A strong effort will be made to
Roth (Del.), Saxbe (Ohio), Schweiker (Pa.), Scott
One indication of the opposition that the
"Thirdly, the problem of the narcotic
Williams (N.J.).
(Pa.), Smith (Maine), Sparkman (Ala.), Spong
shooter who takes his handgun to work
Bayh Bill might face in the House Rules
addict, criminal and mentally unbalanced
further restrict the ownership and use of
(Va.), Stafford (Vt.), Stennis (Miss.), Stevens
Senators voting against handgun registration:
unloaded and encased and then goes target
Committee came when Rep. William R.
acquiring firearms is not closer to a solu-
firearms, but there are a number of us here
(Alaska), Stevenson (III.), Symington (Mo.),
Aiken (Vt.), Allen (La.), Allott (Colo.), Anderson
shooting would not be required to have a
Anderson (6th Dist., Tenn.), a member of
tion because of the passage of this bill. But
in the Congress who will do all we can to
Talmadge (Ga.), Thurmond (S.C.), Tower (Tex.),
(N. Mex.), Bayh (Ind.), Beall (Md.), Bellmon
(Okla.), Bennett (Utah), Bentsen (Tex.), Bible
license to carry under the Maryland hand-
Weicker (Conn.) and Young (N. Dak.).
the committee, expressed the hope that
the fact the public now thinks it is explains
prevent passage of such legislation."
(Nev.), Boggs (Del.), Brock (Tenn.), Buckley
gun law. Smith wrote Del. Nichols, who
"this very poorly drawn" measure would be
Rep. John Melcher (2nd Dist., Mont.)
Senators not voting on the Hart amendment
why many Senators who normally vote
(N.Y.), Burdick (N. Dak.) Byrd (Va.), Byrd
inquired in behalf of a constituent, that if
were:
killed by the Rules Committee. Rep. An-
"I share your opposition to the bill which
(W. Va.), Cannon (Nev.), Chiles (Fla.), Church
against gun control legislation voted for
Baker (Tenn.), Beall (Md.), Cranston (Calif.),
(Idaho), Cook (Ky.), Cotton (N.H.), Cranston
the handgun owner "is able to properly
derson, a former U.S. Navy captain who
this innocuous measure.
contains many inconsistencies and fuzzy
Gambrell (Ga.), Javits (N.Y.), Mundt (S. Dak.),
(Calif.), Curtis (Nebr.), Dole (Kans.), Dominick
identify himself, we do not believe that
commanded the submarine Nautilus on an
"Lastly, consider this. The Hart Amend-
definitions. I will do all I can to see that
Pell (R.I.) and Taft (Ohio).
(Colo.), Eagleton (Mo.), Eastland (Miss.), Ervin
any officer would seriously question such
epic cruise under the Arctic icecap to the
ment banning all handguns was defeated
it is not adopted. In addition, I hope that
(N.C.), Fannin (Ariz.), Fulbright (Ark.), Gold-
Senators voting for the amendment by Sen.
activity."
water (Ariz.), Gravel (Alaska), Gurney (Fla.),
North Pole in 1958, commented shortly
84 to seven. And the Kennedy Amendment,
Congress will concentrate on passing laws
Edward M. Kennedy (Mass.) to require the regis-
Hansen (Wyo.), Hartke (Ind.), Hatfield (Oreg.),
after he took out an NRA Life Member-
calling for total registration, was defeated
to prevent criminals from using guns to
tration of all firearms and the licensing of all
Hollings (S.C.), Hruska (Nebr.), Humphrey
ship. Later he told WLAC Correspondent
commit crimes and stop trying to interfere
firearms owners were:
78 to 11. Agree or not, those two meas-
(Minn.), Inouye (Hawaii), Jackson (Wash.), Jor-
Anderson (N. Mex.), Brooke (Mass.), Case (N.J.),
LOCAL
Sarah McClendon that he had seen in the
dan (N.C.), Jordan (Idaho), Long (La.), Magnuson
ures represented gun control and, in one
with the right of law-abiding citizens to
Fong (Hawaii), Hart (Mich.), Kennedy (Mass.),
(Wash.), Mansfield (Mont.), Mathias (Md.), Mc-
HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.
NRA Firearms Museum a $250 handgun, a
instance, confiscation. On the other hand,
own and bear arms."
Muskie (Maine), Pastore (R.I.), Ribicoff (Conn.),
Clellan (Ark.), McGee (Wyo.), McIntyre (N.H.),
collector item, which was one of many
the Bayh Bill passed 68 to 25. Why? Be-
H.R. 16220, by Rep. O. C. Fisher (21st
Tunney (Calif.) and Williams (N.J.).
Metcalf (Mont.), Miller (lowa), Montoya (N.
By a vote of 3-2, the Highland Park,
high-quality arms that would be banned
cause there was enough nothing to create
Dist., Tex.), would amend chapter 44 of
Senators voting against the Kennedy amend-
Mex.), Moss (Utah), Nelson (Wis.), Packwood
III. City Council rejected on Aug. 14 a
ment
from sale by the Bayh Bill. Others in
a majority vote on the Senate floor. If
title 18 of the U.S. Code (respecting fire-
were:
(Oreg.), Pearson (Kans.), Proxmire (Wis.), Ran-
proposal by Councilman Dan Brusslan to
Aiken (Vt.), Allen (La.), Allott (Colo), Bayh (Ind.),
dolph (W. Va.), Roth (Del.), Saxbe (Ohio),
Congress voiced similar objections that the
'nothing' is WCBS-TV's bag, keeping fire-
arms) to penalize the use of firearms in the
Bellmon (Okla.), Bennett (Utah), Bentsen (Tex.),
Schweiker (Pa.), Scott (Pa.), Smith (Maine),
register all handguns and to require hand-
Bayh Bill would outlaw the sale of many
arms from narcotic addicts, criminals and
commission of any felony and to increase
Bible (Nev.), Boggs (Del.), Brock (Tenn.), Buck-
Sparkman (Ala.), Stafford (Vt.), Stennis (Miss.),
gun owners to attend "gun safety schools."
fine handguns used legitimately by law-
the insane, continues to be mine."
the penalties in certain related existing
ley (N.Y.), Burdick (N. Dak.), Byrd (Va.), Byrd
Stevens (Alaska), Symington (Mo.), Taft (Ohio),
The proposal had caused homeowners and
Va.), Cannon (Nev.), Chiles (Fla.), Church
Talmadge (Ga.), Thurmond (S.C.), Tower (Tex.),
abiding citizens.
Rep. Philip M. Crane (13th Dist., III.):
provisions. To House Judiciary Committee.
Weicker (Conn.) and Young (N. Dak.).
sportsmen particular concern since its in-
(Idaho), Cook (Ky.), Cooper (Ky.), Cotton (N.H.),
Meanwhile:
"I am pleased to report that I shall oppose
H.R. 16525, by Rep. James W. Syming-
Curtis (Nebr.), Dole (Kans.), Dominick (Colo.),
Senators not voting on the Stevenson amend-
troduction on May 8 because its sponsor
1. The Congress toiled toward an early
passage of S. 2507, which would prohibit
ton (2nd Dist., Mo.), would amend chap-
Eagleton (Mo.), Eastland (Miss.), Edwards (La.),
ment
were:
had forewarned that he would push for
adjournment this fall to permit the law-
the sale of firearms other than rifles and
ter 44 of title 18 of the U.S. Code (re-
Ervin (N.C.), Fannin (Ariz.), Fulbright (Ark.),
Baker (Tenn.), Edwards (La.), Gambrell (Ga.),
an eventual ban of all handguns in the city.
Goldwater (Ariz.), Griffin (Mich.), Gurney (Fla.),
Griffin (Mich.), Harris (Okla.), McGovern (S.
makers who are up for reelection to go
shotguns."
specting firearms) to penalize the use of
The four-month controversy saw two pub-
Hansen (Wyo.), Hartke (Ind.), Hatfield (Oreg.),
Dak.), Mundt (S. Dak.), Pell (R.I.) and Spong
home and garner votes.
Rep. John G. Schmitz (35th Dist.,
firearms in the commission of any felony
Hollings (S.C.), Hruska (Nebr.), Hughes (lowa),
(Va.).
lic hearings on the subject dominated by
2. A growing storm of opposition to the
Calif.): "By quite little amendments de-
and to increase the penalities in certain
opposition speakers and the sudden ter-
Bayh Bill from NRA Members and gun
creasing the point totals for components
related existing provisions. To House Ju-
mination of police-range shooting privi-
"Saturday Night Special" handguns and
Rep. Wright Patman (1st Dist., Tex)
owners in general struck Capitol Hill and
diciary Committee.
leges of one gun club, the Highland Park
43% favor it.
recently stated that "we are told by the
made itself felt.
Rifle and Pistol Club, which had opposed
THANKS TO OUR MEMBERS
PUBLIC OPINION
A resolution calling for stricter national
anti-gun lobbyists that Article II of the
the measure.
A number of U.S. Senators and Repre-
gun control laws proposed by Lt. Gov.
U.S. Constitution refers only to the Militia,
sentatives commented recently on the Bayh
Compliments to those thousands of
The National Convention of the Sons of
James H. Brickley (Mich.) died in the
and does not protect 'the right of the
Bill, which the Senate passed on Aug. 9.
NRA members who exercised their
Confederate Veterans recently resolved in
resolutions committees at the National
people to keep and bear arms.' Why, then,
Sen. Richard S. Schweiker (Pa.) "The
rights of citizenship by expressing to
INTERNATIONAL
Savannah, Ga. to urge repeal of the Fed-
Conference of Lieutenant Governors when
did so many States, both north and south
reason I voted against this legislation,
elected representatives their opinions
eral Gun Control Act of 1968, that no
a poll of the committee indicated that
(like Virginia, North Carolina, New York,
IRISH REPUBLIC
which passed the Senate by a vote of 68-
regarding the Bayh Bill (S. 2507)
further gun legislation be enacted by the
eight of the 12 lieutenant governors on the
Rhode Island) in recommending this
As part of Prime Minister Jack Lynch's
25, is that I feel it unfairly restricts the
and pending firearms legislation. So
Congress to disarm the citizens of this
committee opposed the resolution. One of
Amendment (Article II) clearly state the
crackdown on the Irish Republican Army,
rights of law-abiding sportsmen and other
many have sent NRA copies of their
Nation and that the courts rigidly enforce
the lieutenant governors, Lt. Gov. Richard
right to bear arms applied to all the
Justice Minister Des O'Malley recently
citizens. I have consistently pledged not to
letters and telegrams that personal
existing penalities for those criminals using
E. Folz of Indiana, the State Sen. Birch
people? The New Hampshire version was
ordered that all revolvers, pistols and rifles
support legislation which would restrict the
acknowledgement and thanks is im-
guns to commit crimes.
Bayh represents in the U.S. Senate, re-
perhaps the most forthright in stating:
of more than cal. .22 be surrendered to
rights of law-abiding citizens to purchase
possible. To all who did so, we take
The Oakland Tribune Oakland, Calif.
portedly said that Sen. Bayh does not
"Congress shall never disarm any Citizen
police by Aug. 6. Only shotguns were
and possess firearms without cutting down
this method of expressing apprecia-
reported recently that 57% of its readers
reflect the feelings of his constituency. "The
unless such as are or have been in Actual
exempted. Police now reportedly say that
on criminal activities.
tion.
responding to a public opinion poll oppose
people of Indiana do not care for gun con-
Rebellion.' In my opinion, the question of
more than 70% of the licensed military-
"The crucial element of this legislation
a proposed law against the sale of so-called
trol legislation," he stated. "We already
gun controls should be left to the indi-
type firearms in the Irish Republic were
have sufficient State laws in Indiana."
vidual States."
handed in prior to the deadline.
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OCTOBER 1972
65
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All NRA Members
Terms Expire in 1973
The following information has been, for brevity, abstracted from Article
Three of the Bylaws of the Association, pertaining to the election of Direc-
Nathan R. Arenson (Florida)
tors. A printed copy of the entire Bylaws will be provided any member who
Horace J. Brown, Jr. (California)
RECOMMEND YOUR DIRECTORS
Alice H. Bull (Washington)
requests same of the Secretary and who accompanies his request with a return
William F. Camp (Ohio)
addressed stamped envelope.
F. Bob Chow (California)
NRA Annual Members Meeting, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1973
Byron Engle (Washington, D.C.)
C. R. Gutermuth (Washington, D.C.)
ELECTION PROCEDURE
John Harness (California)
LL NRA members, Annual and Life, in-
members of the NRA shortly after the first of
Raymond Hoem (Montana)
A
1. The Secretary is required, at least 120 days prior to each annual Mem-
Carl E. Kastner (New Jersey)
dividual and organizational, have this
the year.
Edgar M. Ketchie, Sr. (North Carolina)
bers Meeting, to notify all NRA members (individual and club-Annual and
opportunity and are urged to recommend for
For details of the operation of the Direc-
Robert J. Kukla (Illinois)
Life) of the date and place of the annual Members Meeting and to provide a
John B. Layton (Washington, D.C.)
consideration as nominees for election to the
tors election procedure, read carefully the
blank form requesting the recommendations of suitable nominees to be con-
Robert L. Lindahl (Michigan)
NRA Board of Directors members whom
explanation on the next page.
Lloyd M. Mustin (Virginia)
sidered by the Nominating Committee for election to the Board of Directors.
N. Riley Plunkett (Texas)
they feel to be well qualified.
Listed are the members presently consti-
This page constitutes that required notice.
Edwin I. Reiten (North Dakota)
2. These recommendations must be returned to the Secretary not later than
The right to hold the office of Director is
tuting the NRA Board of Directors shown in
John E. Rhea (Washington, D.C.)
Clark L. Ruffner (North Carolina)
November 3, 1972.
limited to NRA Life Members, Endowment
three groups according to the expiration of
Stuart H. Russell (Oklahoma)
3. The President of the Association is required to appoint a Directors
Members, Patrons and Benefactors.
their term of office. You may, if you wish,
Michael C. Santanello (Florida)
William J. Sutton (Virginia)
Nominating Committee consisting of not less than 5 nor more than 11 members
All recommendations submitted by Nov.
recommend any of the present Directors
Mark Swain (Nevada)
of the Association entitled to vote.
3, 1972, will be turned over to the Directors
whose terms expire in 1973. Do not recom-
Charles F. Wolff (New York)
4. At least 70 days prior to the annual Members Meeting, the Nominating
Nominating Committee which has been ap-
mend any of those whose terms of office ex-
Merrill W. Wright (Massachusetts)
Committee is required to select a list of nominees containing not less than as
pointed by the President of the NRA as
pire in 1974 or 1975.
many names as there are vacancies to be filled on the Board.
You may recommend as many persons as
Terms Expire in 1974
5. At least 60 days prior to the annual Members Meeting the list of names
follows: Dr. Alonzo H. Garcelon, Chairman,
133 State St., Augusta, Maine 04330; George
you wish, and you may supplement your
selected by the Nominating Committee, together with a biographical sketch of
Ben Avery (Arizona)
recommendation with any background or
Louis A. Benton (Colorado)
each nominee, must be published in THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN.
R. Whittington, Vice Chairman, 505 Ama-
Sheldon Brown (New York)
biographical material which you feel will be
6. Not less than 45 days prior to the annual Members Meeting the Secre-
rillo Building, Amarillo, Tex. 79101; P. L.
Giles W. Crisler (Mississippi)
helpful to the Directors Nominating Com-
John D. Dingell (Washington, D.C.)
tary must mail a printed ballot to each member of record entitled to vote
Shumaker, 393 East Kanawha Ave., Colum-
Frank O. Foote (Nebraska)
(Life Members, Endowment Members, Patrons, and Benefactors). The ballot
mittee in arriving at its decision. Additional
bus, Ohio 43214; Dr. Herbert M. Aitken,
Alonzo H. Garcelon (Maine)
must contain the list of names proposed by the Nominating Committee and
copies of the recommendation form are avail-
Gerald W. Griffin (Texas)
532 Summit Ave., Eau Claire, Wis. 54701;
Fred M. Hakenjos (California)
must, in addition, provide blank spaces for 'write-in' nominations equal in
able on request from NRA Headquarters,
Donald M. Higgins (New Jersey)
number to the vacancies to be filled.
Frank O. Foote, Rural Route 1, Axtell, Nebr.
1600 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Wash-
James R. Holden (Arizona)
Harry C. Hoy (Tennessee)
7. The mail ballot, properly executed by members eligible to vote, must
68924; Harry Reeves, P.O. Box 428, An-
ington, D.C. 20036.
K. Lambert Kirk (California)
be returned to the Secretary at least 15 days prior to the annual Members
drews, N.C. 28901; S. Dan Juliani, 50 Gris-
If you are in doubt as to the membership
Robert S. Lichtenberger (Pennsylvania)
wold Dr., West Hartford, Conn. 06119; Tom
Eugene C. Ludin (New York)
Meeting.
status of any person whom you wish to rec-
William T. M. Roberts (California)
W. Riley, 10 Lloyd Lane, Orinda, Calif.
ommend as a nominee for election to the
Paull L. Shumaker (Ohio)
Julian W. Smith (Michigan)
94563; G. Edward Damon, 3408 N. Potomac
MAIL THIS FORM TO REACH NRA
NRA Board of Directors, submit the recom-
Henry A. Spalding (Kentucky)
St., Arlington, Va. 22213.
mendation and the membership status will
Garth F. Steltenpohl (Oregon)
Gene E. Taylor (Iowa)
BY NOVEMBER 3, 1972.
The Committee will carefully evaluate the
be checked in Washington.
James C. Whitney (California)
recommendations made and will select a list
Photos and brief biographies of Directors
Wilbur L. Withrow (Illinois)
William C. Wolf (New Mexico)
Copies of this form are available on request.
of nominees whose names will appear on the
whose terms expire in 1973 appear on pages
Henry L. Woltman (Minnesota)
If you do not want to cut this coupon out of the magazine,
mail ballot. This will be sent out to all voting
68 and 69.
send in a letter or postcard with the same information.
Terms Expire in 1975
OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
THE NRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Herbert M. Aitken (Wisconsin)
Gary L. Anderson (Nebraska)
To the 1973 Directors Nominating Committee
The NRA Board of Directors consists of 75 NRA members (Life, Endow-
M. J. Bays, Jr. (Idaho)
1600 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036
President
Fred M. Hakenjos
ment, Patron, or Benefactor) elected by mail ballot by the membership of the
Charles E. Boomhower (California)
Ray Burden (Oregon)
I recommend the following individual for consideration as a nominee
Association entitled to vote. Directors are elected for a term of three years.
Kent B. Crane (Washington, D.C.)
for election to the NRA Board of Directors at the 1973 Annual
1st Vice President
The term of office of one-third of the Board of Directors (25) expires each year.
Edward B. Crossman (Virginia)
Dewey Godfrey (Texas)
Members Meeting:
C. R. Gutermuth
The Board of Directors has general charge of the affairs and property of the
Herbert D. Gwinn (California)
Association. In annual meeting, the Board of Directors formulates and estab-
Lowell M. Higgins (Colorado)
2nd Vice President
Name
Age
Leslie E. Lahr, Sr. (California)
Merrill W. Wright
lishes the broad policies and programs under which the Association operates;
William Loeb (New Hampshire)
it elects the officers of the Association, the Executive Committee, and the
Charles E. Lyman, 3rd (Connecticut)
Home Address
Executive Vice President
Joseph A. Nava (Alaska)
Maxwell E. Rich
Executive Council. The Board of Directors has sole authority to amend the
Donald C. Odegard (Virginia)
City
State
Zip Code
Bylaws of the Association.
Harry Reeves (North Carolina)
James E. Reinke (Maryland)
Executive Director and
Persons recommended for election to the NRA Board of Directors, in
Irvine W. Reynolds (California)
Occupation or Profession
Treasurer
addition to being eligible to hold the office, should be persons well known
Robert J. Robel (Kansas)
Louis F. Lucas
Charles A. Sanders (Indiana)
My Name
and respected in their communities, with a broad experience and background
James C. Schooler (South Dakota)
Secretary
in the affairs of the Association, and with the time necessary to devote to
James F. Stone (Wyoming)
Address
Edwin B. Topmiller, Sr. (Georgia)
Frank C. Daniel
such NRA activities as attending the annual meeting of the Board.
Ernest H. Williamson (Pennsylvania)
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OCTOBER 1972
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Wash-
69
Robert J. Kukla, Park Ridge, III.
An attorney, Mr. Kukla past
Vice President and Legislative
Committee Chairman Illi-
nois State Rifle Association,
past Vice President the Tri-
County Pistol and Revolver
League, and a member the
Northwest Gun Club, Inc. Mr.
Kukla also past President
the Logan Square Neighborhood
Association and the author of a
technical-legal treatise, Firearms
Identification, and a comprehen-
sive manuscript on the history
gun control America.
NRA Committee Membership:
Bylaws (Chairman), State Asso-
ciation (Vice Chairman).
Raymond HoeT, Big Timber,
Mont. cattle and sheep ranch-
er, Mr. Hoem Secretary and
one of the Directors the
Montana Rifle and Pistol Asso-
ciation. He is also Vice Presi-
dent and Executive Officer of
the Big Timber Rifle Club. An
NRA Official Referee and Hunter
Safety Instructor, Mr. Hoem
also takes part in smallbore
rifle competition.
NRA Committee Membership:
John B. Layton, Washington,
ington Metropolitan Police De-
Chief
Mr. Layton moved
the
of
ranks
become
the
partment
Police 1964. After retiring
from the department,
came adviser and Special As-
sistant the U.S. State Depart-
ment's Chief of Protocol. He
now works as a consultant.
member the 1948 Olympic
Pistol Team, forme
captain the Metropolitan Po-
Air Gun.
through
lice Pistol Team.
NRA Committee Membership:
Protest (Chairman), Law
forcement Assistance (Vice
Chairman).
Stuart H. Russell, Oklahoma
City, Okla. An attorney, Mr.
Russell has been practice
since 1947, specializing the
field of Federal Administrative
served
arms Legislative Committee,
Criminal Law Section
Chairman the Oklahoma
He
American Bar Association, and
Rifle Association's Legislative
Committee. now serves as
President the Oklahoma Rifle
Association.
NRA Committee Membership:
Firearms Legislation.
Mark Swain, Las Vegas, Nev. Mr.
Swain an executive with
Stardust and Fremont Hotels
Las Vegas. is part owner and
manager the Ranch
Motoqua, Utah. An avid shooter,
Mr. Swain has won national
recognition for "fast draw"
competition.
NRA Committee Membership:
Law.
Public Relations.
Nathan R. Arenson, Gulf Breeze,
Fla. physician radiologist
at Sacred Heart Hospital, Dr.
Arenson past President the
Association
Pistol
State
and past President the Pen-
sacola Rifle and Pistol Club. An
active smallbore rifle and pistol
competitor, holds rating
Distinguished Pistol Shot. He
started the present Pensacola
Rifle and Pistol Club Range and
also initiated the Fiesta of Five
Flags Rifle, Pistol and Muzzle-
loading matches. He was named
"Sportsman Year" by the
Pensacola Sports Association in
NRA Committee Membership:
Pistol and Revolver, Firearm
Florida
1970.
Safety.
NRA
Edwin Reiten, Cooperstown, N.
Dak. An active high power,
smallbore benchrest com-
petitor, Mr. Reiten is past
President of the North Dakota
State Rifle and Pistol Associa-
tion and former Secretary
the Atchison Gun and Pistol
Club. He was State Gallery Rifle
Champion in 1961, State Out-
door Champion 1968 and
1969 and State Outdoor Small-
bore Prone Champion 1971.
Reiten, the former President
of Reiten Manufacturing Com-
pany, now retired, member
Advisory Counsel, Weld-
ing Department, State School
Science, Wahpeton, Dak.
NRA Committee Membership:
Edgar M. Ketchie, Sr., Kannapo-
A mechanical engineer
Membership.
and President Ketchie-Hous-
ton, Inc., Ketchie Chair-
man the Board Directors
of the North Carolina Rifle and
Pistol Association, and has
served President of the Kan-
napolis Rifle Club. He an ac-
tive smallbore and high power
rifle competitor, and an NRA
Official Referee.
NRA Committee Membership:
an
Smallbore (Vice Chairman).
Carl E. Kastner, Maplewood, N.J.
professional engineer and
land surveyor, Mr. Kastner
Secretary the Association of
New Jersey Rifle and Pistol
Clubs, member the U.S.
Olympic Shooting Committee
and has served National
Board for the Promotion Rifle
Practice and an official for In-
ternational shooting events. He
Distinguished Rifleman and
a Lifetime Master in smallbore,
power,
high
Official Referee, Rifle and Pis-
Instructor and Hunter Safety
Committee Membership:
Instructor.
International Shooting (Chair-
man), Competition Rules and
pistol
Programs.
Mrs.
the
and
He
Lloyd M. Mustin, Alexandria, Va.
Vice Admiral Mustin retired in
1971 after 39 years commis-
sioned service which included
duty cruisers and destroyers
assignments as director of
Commander
Operations for Joint Chief
assistants;
Amph ibious Force, Atlantic
Fleet: and Director, Defense
Nuclear Agency An NRA mem-
since 1933 with long inter-
est hunting and conservation,
he also has been leader
service marksmanship training
and competition and serving
third appointment the
National Board for Promotion
NRA Committee Membership:
Alice H. Bull, Seattle, Wash. An
collector,
Rifle Practice.
High Power, Protest.
arms
Bull Trustee and former
President and Vice-President
the Washington State Rifle and
She
Association.
first woman hold the Distin-
badge,
Rifleman
has been State Lady Pistol
Champion, State Outdoor Small-
bore Champion, and State High
Power Rifle Champion. Mrs. Bull
was the first woman to place
the President's Hundred at the
National Matches.
NRA Committee Membership:
Bylaws, Competition Rules and
Programs (Chairman), and Fi-
nance (Vice Chairman).
Horace J. Brown, Jr., Hollywood,
Calif. A practicing dentist and
active pistol competitor, Dr.
Brown is Lifetime Master
outdoor pistol and holds the
Distinguished Pistol Badge. An
avid big game hunter and fish-
erman, Dr. Brown has also been
work.
Scout
Boy
past Director the Izaak
in
Walton League, former Presi-
dent and Executive Council
Member of the California Rifle
and Pistol Association, Presi-
dent the South California
antique
guished
involved
Civilian Pistol Club, and
rector of Angeles Shooting
NRA Committee Membership:
Hunting Conservation Com-
Staff
Pistol
Ranges.
mittee.
OCTOBER 1972
serv-
State
Byron Engle, Washington, D.C.
Director Office Public
Safety, Agency International
Development, U.S. Department
to
State, Mr. Engle has served
foreign police administration for
Prior
years.
ing overseas, was Director
Personnel and Training the
Kansas City, Mo., Police Depart-
ment. He assigned as a po-
lice administrator for the
preme Command, Allied Powers,
Tokyo, Japan, five years.
later was Chief of the Police
Advisory Group in Ankara, Tur-
key, also served the
United Nations Command
Tokyo as Chief Police Adminis-
NRA Committee Membership:
Law Enforcement Assistance,
Firearms Legislation, Protest
(Vice Chairman).
Michael C. Santanello, Miami,
Fla. retired paint manufac-
turer, Mr. Santanello Life-
time Director and Past Presi-
dent, Palmetto Pistol Club, and
former Director, Fla. State Pis-
Association. He is an NRA-
Certified Pistol Instructor and
a member in the Dade County
Sports Park Association, the
Palmetto Rifle Club and the
Coral Gables Police Pistol Club.
He is Tournament Director
the annual Palmetto Pistol
NRA Committee Membership:
Pistol & Revolver; Membership.
F. Bob Chow, San Francisco,
Calif. Mr. Chow, owner Bob
Chow's Gun Shop, the Execu-
tive Director and former Presi-
dent the Presidio Gun Club, a
member of the Executive Com-
California
the
Rifle and Pistol Association, and
a Director the Revolver
Association and the United Re-
volver Club. He is an active
competitive pistol shooter and
former member U.S. Olympic
and International Pistol Team.
NRA Committee Membership:
Membership (Vice Chairman),
Pistol and Revolver (Vice Chair-
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
past
the
trator.
Matches
mittee
man).
and
Wolff, who recently retired
League,
Charles F. Wolff, Kenmore, N.Y.
as Superintendent of the Ken-
more Department Public
Works, holds Lifetime Master
Classification both high pow-
er and pistol shooting He
former member New York
State High Power Pistol
Teams, past President the
New York State Rifle and Pistol
Association, President of the
Pistol
Frontier
and President of the Buffalo
Revolver and Rifle Club. He
NRA Referee, International
Referee Certified Rifle
and Pistol Police Instructor and
Counselor
NRA Committee Membership:
Pistol Revolver (Chairman),
Competition Rules and Pro-
John Harness, Selma, Calif. A
petroleum distributor and
rancher, Harness been
President of the Valley Shooting
League 18 years.
past President, Executive Coun-
cilman and Honorary Life Mem-
ber the California Rifle and
Pistol Association, Inc., a Dis-
(1936),
Rifleman
tinguished
active high power competitor.
Mr. Harness also has represent-
ed the NRA on television and
NRA Committee Membership:
State Association (Chairman),
High Power.
Robert L. Lindahl, Trenton, Mich.
Mr. Lindahl, consulting acous-
tical engineer, former Pres-
ident of Trenton Pistol and
Rifle Club and Crescent City
Pistol and Rifle Club. NRA-
Certified Rifle, Pistol and Hunter
Safety Instructor, Mr. Lindahl
also competes actively small-
shooting.
power
high
and
He has authored many articles
on struction and sound-
proofing of rifle and pistol
NRA Committee Membership:
Firearm Safety (Chairman).
Niagara
grams.
radio.
bore
ranges.
member
Merrill W. Wright, Worcester,
Mass. Mr. Wright, 2nd Vice
President of the NRA, is Presi-
dent and Chairman the Board
G Wright Steel and Wire
Worcester, Mass. He Vice
President the Massachusetts
Life
Collectors,
the State Rifle and Pistol
Association of Massachusetts,
the Maine Pine Tree State Rifle
and Pistol Association the Illi-
nois State Rifle Association and
the California Rifle and Pistol
Association. Besides serving
Secretary of the New England
Police Revolver League, Inc.,
he an NRA Training Counsel-
or an NRA Official Referee and
a Police Firearms Instructor.
NRA Committee Membership:
Planning.
William F. Camp, Canton, Ohio.
Proprietor of art restoring
firm, Mr. Camp has made many
radio and appearances pre-
senting the NRA's position on
firearms legislation. He an
NRA Lifetime Master indoor
and outdoor smallbore rifle, and
holds Sharpshooter rating
high power rifle. Secretary-
Treasurer the Eastern Ohio
Rifle League, and chief firearms
instructor the Stark County
Sheriff's Department.
NRA Committee Membership:
Membership.
John E. Rhea, Washington, D.C.
Executive Director of African
Wildlife Leadership Foundation
and Vice President Game
Conservation International Mr.
Rhea past president the
Boone and Crockett Club. He
rose through the ranks be-
come Lieutenant Colonel at
the close World War 11, later
serving as Military Governor
Bavaria and as Military Atta-
che in Bulgaria, Greece and
Membership:
Committee
Hunting and Conservation,
Grant-in-Aid (Vice Chairman).
Arms
Turkey.
NRA
from
R. Gutermuth, Washington,
Gutermuth, serving
currently as NRA First Vice
President and President of the
World Wildlife Fund for-
merly held the position of Vice
President in the Wildlife Man-
agement Institute from 1946
until his retirement in 1971.
Secretary the North American
Wildlife Foundation, Dr. Guter-
muth is also Trustee and
Honorary Member the Wild-
Society and the American
Association for the Advance-
ment Science. He holds
Life Membership the Izaak
Walton League and Honorary
Life Memberships other con-
groups.
Committee Membership:
Grant-in-Aid (Chairman), Plan-
Clark L. Ruffner, Lake Toxaway,
N.C. General Ruffner, USA
(Ret'd), was a railroad executive
retirement
his
Army in 1962. served
Commander the Infantry
Division; Commanding General
of Army Forces, Pacific; Com-
manding General the 2nd
Armored Division, Germany;
Commanding General of the 3rd
U.S. Army; and U.S. Representa-
tive to the NATO Military Com-
mittee and Standing Group.
NRA Committee Membership:
Public Relations.
N. Riley Plunkett, Fort Worth,
Tex. Owner construction
firm, Mr. Plunkett past
President of the Texas State
Rifle Association, the Fort Worth
Rifle and Pistol Club, and the
Fort Worth Gun and Skeet Club.
He an active pistol, high
power, and shotgun competitor
and has won the Distinguished
Pistol Shot Badge, the Elihu
Root Award, was member
the President's Hundred
1963-64. He was also Class A
North American Claybird Dou-
servation
following
bles Champion 1970.
NRA Committee Membership:
High Power (Vice Chairman).
ning.
68
ning, before lack of light again stopped
The National Skeet
the shooting. The following evening found
remaining with Rosetti. On the 20th round,
it postponed as other events had to be
he missed low-house station three, and be-
shot off, and it resumed at last on Friday,
came the 12-ga. Runner-up. His long run of
the last day of the 12-ga. event. After 391
targets broken without a miss was 1,213.
Championships-1972
overtime targets, Rivenburgh finally got
The concluding event was the Int'l-style
what he wanted on the 16th shoot-off
Championship, designed to be similar to
round when Charles Brocato, Jackson,
International skeet. The shooter takes his
Miss., failed to get his gun on a target.
ready position with the butt of the gun
By ALLEN F. RUFFIN, JR.
a 96 in 20-ga., and a 99x100 in 12-ga.
Described by his wife as a "young 41",
positioned near his hipbone. After he calls
(the Junior Ladies and Sub-Juniors shoot
Rivenburgh works for the American Fi-
for a target, it may be released instantly
ONY ROSETTI, the 26-year-old shooting
only 100 12-ga. targets). This also gave her
nance Management Corp. He has been
or delayed up to three seconds by an auto-
star from Biloxi, Miss., was a sensa-
the winning All-Around Junior Lady score
shooting skeet for about six years, starting
matic timer. The traps are adjusted to
tion at the National Skeet Shooting Asso-
of 388x400 which many grown men who
to improve his eye for hunting. He said
throw a target as far as possible, but with
ciation's 1972 World Championships held
shoot skeet would envy.
he had some difficulty during the latter
minimum target breakage from the trap.
July 29-Aug. 5 at the Rochester-Brooks
Ken Barnes, smooth-swinging dancer in
part of the shoot-off because the weather
The singular difference between the two
Gun Club in Rush, N.Y., about 15 miles
small gauges over the years, did it again
had cleared, and he had trouble defining
versions is that harder targets are required
south of Rochester.
this year in the 28-ga. Championship. The
some targets against the "high sky". He
in genuine International skeet as stronger
After a gruelling 485-target, sudden-
33-year-old Bakersfield, Calif., tire dealer
said he had not been doing too well in
traps adjusted to throw the target farther
death shoot-off of 17 perfect 250x250
shot his Cutts Compensator-equipped Win-
20-ga. earlier in the year, but had gotten
and faster are used.
scores in the 12-ga. Championship, Rosetti
chester Model 12 slide-action with suffici-
his trap-stocked, 28" barreled Krieghoff
Capt. James P. "Pat" Whitaker, alternate
Kenny Barnes (I.) broke 164 targets straight to capture the 28-ga. crown in a shoot-
finally won over 659 other shooters on
ent efficiency to break all 100 targets in
32 back from gunsmith Claude Purbaugh,
to the 1972 Olympic Skeet Team, scored
off with 35 other competitors. With him is the new All-Around Champion, Tony Rosetti.
the second day of the shoot-off under
the regular event and tie 35 other dead-
who re-choked it, just in time for the
a lone 195 in this more difficult game to
brilliant blue sky in cool temperature.
eyes. He continued to bear down for an-
Championships. With the Federal plastic
capture the honors. Whitaker, a VMI
other six rounds and well into the seventh
ammunition he preferred, it seemed to
graduate, has been in the service eight
Ithaca-Perazzi Mirage model over-under
Earlier, he had won the 410 Champion-
she quipped. A hairdresser, she has been
before the last tied competitor, Bruce
work pretty well indeed.
years, and makes his home in Baton
ship. Rosetti's total of 548 for all four
with 271/4" barrels, and Federal paper
shooting skeet for about four years. "I
guns won him the All-Around title and
Forbush of Hamburg, N.Y., missed a tar-
When all the commotion of the shoot-
Rouge, La. He is a member of the Ft.
shells loaded with three dram powder
have just been improving steadily," she
get. Barnes broke his, winning the shoot-
off was over and the last 50 of the 12-ga.
Benning Markmanship Training Unit. He
equivalent and No. 9 shot.
equalled the record score set last year.
said, "and this is my first year on the
off with 164 targets straight.
targets fired, 17 big gun shooters remained
said he has been shooting skeet off and
Penny Norman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,
AA team." She shot all Remington 1100's
Rosetti is also the 1972 Intercollegiate
Int'l Skeet Champion, 1972 Mississippi
Brad Rivenburgh, Derwood, Md., won
tied with 250 straight. Among them were
on for 15 years, but took up International
Lady 20-ga. Champion with 99, Lady AA
with stocks shortened to 131/4" and pitch
State Champion, and was a member of
the 20-ga. title, but not without a prodigi-
Rosetti and Brad Rivenburgh.
when he joined the MTU about two years
Champion in 12-ga., and All-Around Lady
adjusted to a woman's physique, and trig-
the 1972 U.S. Olympic Skeet team that
ous struggle. Thirty-five were tied with
One by one, shooters missed targets
ago. Calling the Int'l targets "respectably
Runner-up with 539, says she never tells
ger pulls adjusted. She shot Remington
perfect scores at the end of the 100 target
and were out. Thirteen rounds were com-
strong", he did well on them with an
her age. "Just say I'm young and beautiful,"
shells in 410, and Federals in all other
competed in Munich, Germany, in August.
Now a senior at the University of Missis-
race. The shoot-off began that evening,
pleted that day, and Rivenburgh was still
gauges including the "new" 12-ga. shell
sippi, he began shooting when he was five
and was called for darkness after seven
grinding them all up. In the next day's
introduced at the Championships.
or six years old when he and his father
rounds. It lasted 8½ rounds the next eve-
shooting, he wound up the last shooter
PRINCIPAL WINNERS IN THE NATIONAL SKEET SHOOTING ASSOCIATION'S
Claudia Butler, 23, Smoke Rise, N.J.,
blasted a 542 to win the All-Around Lady
hunted doves together. Shortly thereafter,
1972 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE ROCHESTER-BROOKS GUN CLUB,
he had his own .410-bore.
Championship and Open Class A fifth
RUSH, NEW YORK, JULY 29-AUGUST 5
place. On the way, she shot a 96 in 410
Rosetti began shooting skeet in 1960,
which her husband Robert equalled, thus
and continued during portions of his Army
.410 Championship
12-ga. Opens
setting a new world record 192 for the
service at Ft. Benning. He resumed shoot-
Champion: Tony Rosetti, Biloxi, Miss.,
Western: Steve Pakis, Hot Springs, Ark.,
ing as a civilian in September, 1970. He shot
100. Eastern: Walt Badorek, Klamath Falls,
Husband & Wife combination in that
100, (39 shootoff). Lady: Marina Pakis,
a Winchester Model 42 slide-action with
Hot Springs, Ark., 98. Junior Lady: Ma-
Oreg., 100.
gauge. Her score earned her the Lady
Remington ammunition in the 10-bore
rina Pakis, Hot Springs, Ark., 98. Sub-
12-ga. 250 Targets
Runner-up spot. Claudia shot Remington
Junior: Alan Clark, Encinitas, Calif., 98.
Champion: Tony Rosetti, Biloxi, Miss.,
Power Piston shells in the three smaller
Championship. In all other gauges, he
Junior: George Engle, III, Canton, Ohio,
250, (485 shootoff). Lady: Jackie Ramsey,
guns, and RXP's in 12-ga. In 410 and
shot Remington Model 1100 gas-operated
97. Sub-Senior: Paul Guillory, Lake
Dallas, Tex., 250. Junior Lady:* Marina
28-ga., she shot larger frame Remington
autoloaders, the 12-ga. gun modified to
Charles, La., 99. Senior: Ken Pletcher,
Pakis, Hot Springs, Ark., 99x100. Sub-
vent gas forward through special holes in
1100's converted to the smaller sizes by
Bellevue, Nebr., 96. Veteran: Henry Alcus,
Junior:* James Wright, III, Cleveland,
the fore-end. Shells were Remington Power
New Orleans, La., 96. Industry: Jimmy
Tenn., 99x100. Junior: Tito Killian, San
Claude Purbaugh. The 1100's she shot in
Piston in 28- and 20-ga., and RXP's in
Prall (Remington), N. Little Rock, Ark.,
Antonio, Tex., 250. Sub-Senior: Charles
20 and 12-ga. were out of the box except
12-ga.
99.
Garberson, Los Angeles, Calif., 249. Sen-
for one unusual condition. The only one of
There was frenzied activity at the gun
28-ga. Championship
ior: J. D. Williams, Washington, D.C., 247.
the four guns with a recoil pad is the .410,
Veteran: R. B. Ross, Brownwood, Tex.,
club throughout the shoot, as new record
so every morning before she shot, Claudia
Champion: Kenny Barnes, Bakersfield,
246. Military: Doug Burdett, Ottawa, On-
entries were set in all gauges. The former
Calif., 100, (164 shootoff). Lady: Dianne
switched this buttstock onto the gun to be
tario, Canada, 249. Collegiate: Jackie
records were set last year in San Antonio.
Forbush, Hamburg, N. Y., 100, (10 shoot-
shot that day. Shoulder comfort is im-
Ramsey, Abilene, Tex., 250. Industry:
In 12-ga., shooters jumped from 602 to
off). Junior Lady: Marina Pakis, Hot
portant to winning in a long match.
Barney Hartman (CIL), Montreal, Quebec,
660; in 20-ga. from 584 to 652; in 28-ga.
Springs, Ark., 95. Sub-Junior: James
Myrna Herbert, Montreal, Quebec, Ca-
Canada, 249.
from 544 to 621; and in .410 from 543
Wright, Cleveland, Tenn., 97. Junior: Rob-
All-Around Championship
nada, scored 187 to take the Lady Int'l-style
ert Hutter, Quincy, III., 100. Sub-Senior,
to 623. The Int'l-style entry record was
Champion: Tony Rosetti, Biloxi, Miss.,
Championship. She has been on the Cana-
Ray Corper, Ambler, Pa., 100. Senior:
dian International Skeet team three times,
set at Rush in 1966, and increased slightly
548. Lady: Claudia Butler, Smoke Rise,
Chet Crites, Detroit, Mich., 99. Veteran:
N.J., 542. Junior Lady: Marina Pakis, Hot
traveling to Spain in 1969, Phoenix in
from 138 to 145 this year, an encouraging
R. B. Ross, Brownwood, Tex., 100. Indus-
Springs, Ark., 388x400. Sub-Junior: Alan
sign for Int'l-style shooting.
try: AI Morrison (Krieghoff), Newberry,
1970, and Italy in 1971 to represent
Clark, Carlsbad, Calif., 380x400. Junior:
Canada.
Skeet is very much a family game, and
S. C., 100.
Tito Killian, San Antonio, Tex., 544. Sub-
sometimes the women and youngsters do
Remington Field Representative Jim
20-ga. Championship
Senior: Paul Guillory, Lake Charles, La.,
some surprising shooting. Fourteen-year-
Prall is a big man. He adds recoil pads
Champion: Brad Rivenburgh, Derwood,
544. Senior: Chet Crites, Detroit, Mich.,
old Marina Pakis of Hot Springs, Ark.,
Md., 100 (369 shootoff). Lady: Penny
538. Veteran: R. B. Ross, Brownwood,
to his Remington 1100's to lengthen the
comes from a shooting family. Her two
Norman, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 99. Junior
Tex., 531. Industry: Jimmy Prall (Rem-
stock sufficiently. The 27-year-old Little
older brothers, shooting stars in their own
Lady: Marina Pakis, Hot Springs, Ark., 96.
ington), N. Little Rock, Ark., 547.
Rock, Ark., high-scorer broke 547 targets
right, started her in skeet and this year
Sub-Junior: Alan Clark, Encinitas, Calif.,
Other Championships
with them to win the Industry High Over-
the ninth-grader showed her championship
94. Junior: Curtis Berg, Jr., Minneapolis,
International Style: James P. Whitaker,
All Championship scoring 99 with the .410
Minn., 100. Sub-Senior: Charles Garber-
Ft. Benning, Ga., 195. Lady: Myrna Her-
ability in full measure. Marina won the
for the Industry title in that gauge, 100 in
son, Los Angeles, Calif., 100. Senior: W.
bert, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 187.
Open Lady Championship as well as the
Arch MacIntyre, Livonia, N. Y., 100. Vet-
Champion of Champions: Bruce Kinker,
28 and losing a shoot-off landing him in
Junior Lady Championship in .410 with
eran: Milton Terrell, San Francisco, Calif.,
Phoenix, Ariz., 100, (110 shootoff).
the 28-ga. Industry Runner-up slot, and
a Remington 1100 and Federal shells, and
Two new champions are all smiles as they congratulate each other. Fourteen-year-old
99. Industry: Cecil Trammel (Federal),
the same in 20-ga. His shells were Reming-
carried away the Junior Lady Award in
Marina Pakis won the .410 Lady and All-Around Junior Lady Championships and Tony
Jonesboro, Ga., 100.
* 100 birds for these classes.
ton 410's, Peters in 20 and 28-ga., and
every other event, shooting a 95 in 28-ga.,
Rosetti took the 1972 All-Around Championship.
RXP in 12-ga.
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the receiver closed except for an ejec-
bar causes the front of the breechblock
ity of workmanship and finish is excel-
REMINGTON MODEL 141 GAMEMASTER
tion port on the right side. This protects
to be cammed downward and disen-
lent. The walnut stock and fore-end are
the user from rearward escaping gas,
gages the locking lug from the locking
well proportioned and nicely finished.
and keeps out snow, dirt, and other for-
shoulder in the receiver. To open the
In addition to the 141A Standard
eign matter.
action when the rifle is cocked, it is
Grade, this rifle was offered in three
Another desirable feature of this
necessary to press the unlocking plunger
higher grades: 141B Special, 141D
hammerless, striker-fired rifle is a spiral
in the right side of the breechblock and
Peerless, and 141F Premier, all with
round tubular magazine was offered in
groove in the magazine tube to tilt the
move the fore-end rearward. The cross-
24" barrel. The 141R carbine featured
three center-fire calibers: .30 Reming-
cartridges slightly and thereby prevent
bolt safety in the trigger guard is con-
an 181/2" barrel, and was available only
ton, 32 Remington, and .35 Reming-
the bullet points from contacting the
venient to operate with the trigger
in cals. .30 Remington and .32 Rem-
ton. It is an improved version of the
primers of cartridges ahead. The maga-
finger.
ington.
M
ANY hunters accustomed to slide-
Remington Model 14 rifle which was
zine moves back and forth with the ac-
After turning out the takedown screw
While the Model 141 performed well
action shotguns preferred the
designed by John D. Pedersen and pro-
tion bar to assist positive feeding of
on the left side of the receiver, the rifle
and proved popular through the years,
Illustrations by FRANK G. HART.
Remington Model 141 Gamemaster
duced from 1912 to 1935.
cartridges.
can be taken down to facilitate trans-
it was discontinued in 1950 to make
Text by LUDWIG OLSON,
slide-action rifle for hunting deer and
In addition to its trim, attractive lines
Unlike most rifles, the Model 141 has
port, cleaning, and lubrication. This can
way for the Remington Model 760
Associate Technical Editor,
similar-sized big game. Introduced in
and favorable handling qualities, the
a single locking lug integral with the
be done easily without use of tools.
slide-action rifle, which is much better
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
1936, this fast-firing repeater with five-
Model 141 features a solid breech with
upper front of the breechblock. The
Most metal parts of the Model 141
suited than the Model 141 for produc-
initial rearward motion of the action
PARTS LEGEND
12. Bar sight step
26. Ejector
40. Loading door
55. Sear
are blued machined steel, and the qual-
tion by modern techniques.
1. Action bar
13. Breechblock
27. Ejector rod
41. Loading door pin
56. Sear lock
2. Action bar cover
14. Carrier
28. Extractor
42. Loading door plunger
57. Sear lock pin
3. Action bar cover screw
15. Carrier dog
29. Extractor plunger
43. Loading door spring
58. Sear lock plunger
32
4. Action bar lock
16. Carrier dog pin
30. Extractor spring
44. Magazine follower
59. Sear lock spring
5. Action bar lock pin
17. Carrier dog spring
31. Firing pin
45. Magazine plug
60. Sear pin
6. Action bar lock spring
18. Carrier friction plunger
32. Firing pin catch
46. Magazine plug screw
61. Stock bolt
7. Action bar lock spring
19. Carrier friction spring
33. Firing pin catch pin
47. Magazine ring
62. Stock bolt lock washer
plunger
20. Carrier lever
34. Firing pin catch plunger
48. Magazine screw
63. Stock bolt washer
8. Action bar support (2)
21. Carrier lever pin
35. Firing pin catch spring
49. Magazine spring
64. Takedown screw
9. Barrel
22. Carrier lever plunger
36. Fore-end
50. Magazine tube
65. Trigger
3
To disassemble further, grasp the
10. Bar sight
23. Carrier lever spring
37. Fore-end screw (2)
51. Mainspring
66. Trigger bushing
breechblock with the bottom up and
33
11. Bar sight elevation
24. Carrier pin
38. Front sight
52. Mainspring plug
67. Trigger spring
the sear (55) extending outward. Strike
screw
25. Cartridge stop
39. Guard
53. Receiver
68. Trigger spring cap
the sear to disengage it and uncock the
54. Safety
69. Trigger spring rod
firing pin (31). Move the ejector (26) to
5
Drive out the firing pin catch pin
(33), and remove the firing pin catch
7
Drive out the loading door pin (41),
70. Unlocking plunger
middle position and lift from the breech-
and remove the loading door (40),
block. Remove the ejector rod (27) and
(32), spring (35), and plunger (34). Drive
Note: Stock, Buttplate, and
loading door spring (43), and plunger
unlocking plunger.
out the trigger bushing (66), and remove
(42). Drive out the carrier pin (24), and
Buttplate screws not shown.
the trigger (65), trigger spring (67) with
remove the carrier (14) with carrier fric-
rod (69), and cap (68). Push the safety
tion plunger (18), and spring (19). Drive
(54) from the guard. Unscrew the two
out the small carrier lever pin (21),
fore-end screws (37) and magazine plug
and lift out the carrier lever (20), carrier
9
screw (46). Ease out the magazine plug
lever spring (23), and plunger (22).
11
(45), magazine spring (49), and follower
0
37
(44).
10
47
57
5
12
45
44
1
Before disassembly, unload the
4
Drive out the sear lock pin (57), re-
move the sear lock (56), sear lock
magazine and clear the chamber.
spring (59), and plunger (58). Drive out
Loosen the takedown screw (64) and pull
the action bar lock pin (5) and remove
25
3
50
2
46
out to the stop. Slide the guard (39)
the action bar lock (4), action bar lock
from the receiver (53).
spring (6), and plunger (7). Drive out the
1
41
a
sear pin (60). Carefully remove the punch
53
20
48
and ease out the sear. Pull out the main-
spring plug (52), mainspring (51), and
15
firing pin. Insert a thin-bladed screw-
8
Reassemble in reverse. In doing so,
22
fit the lug on the breechblock into
18
23
driver between the extractor (28) and
40
51
32
plunger (29). Turn the blade slightly to
6
Slide the action bar (1), and maga-
the recess in the receiver. Move the fore-
19
24
43
zine tube (50) rearward in the re-
end rearward to engage the action bar
21
42
8
14
force the plunger back against the spring
ceiver and fore-end. Unscrew the action
with the breechblock while pressing the
31
34
70
(30), and move the extractor from the
bar cover screw (3) and remove the ac-
ejector protruding from the rear of the
17
27
breechblock. Drive out the carrier dog
tion bar cover (2) from the front of the
breechblock (arrow). Move the breech-
0
35
26
2
Move the fore-end back and forward
pin (16) from right to left, and lift out
receiver. Move the fore-end rearward as
block and action bar forward together.
7
to cock action. Turn the rifle bottom
30
the carrier dog (15) and spring (17). Lift
far as it will go. Then, slide the action
Note: The firing pin must be cocked be-
29
33
side up. Press the unlocking plunger (70)
70
13
out the two action bar supports (8). Un-
bar and magazine tube completely for-
fore reassembly of the breechblock to the
and open the action. Tilt the rear end of
screw the buttplate screws and remove
ward. Tip the barrel (9) downward to re-
receiver. To do so, press rearward on the
the breechblock (13) upward slightly, and
28
39
the buttplate. Insert a long-bladed screw-
move the cartridge stop (25). Pull the
flat lower front of the firing pin until
60
slide the fore-end (36) forward. Lift the
5
driver into the stock hole and remove the
action bar and magazine tube from the
cocked.
63
54
breechblock from the receiver. This is
stock bolt (61), washer (63), and lock
rear of the receiver and remove the fore-
57
59
sufficient takedown for normal cleaning.
62
washer (62). Pull the guard from stock.
end.
55
58
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The 1946
TECHNICAL STAFF: M. D. Waite, Technical Editor; E. H. Harrison, Senior Technical Advisor; Ludwig Olson, Associate Technical Editor; Michael E.
Bussard and Kenneth C. Raynor, Assistant Technical Editors.
Contributing Editors: Frank de Haas, William Dresser, Herschel C. Logan, H. E. MacFarland, Bert Popowski, Allen F. Ruffin, Jr., Charles R. Suydam,
K4 was made
Charles H. Yust, Jr.
Page
74 DATA AND COMMENT
95
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
105 IN MY EXPERIENCE
Long-Barrel Browning Pistol
Garcia Bronco Rifle
Binding The American Rifleman
by hand.
Military Rifle Magazines
Lee Lubricating-Sizing Kit
Down-Filled Hunting Caps
Stand Rifle
Hercules Blue Dot Powder
Burst Rims In Over-Unders
Primer Tube Explosion
Savage/Anschutz M184 Rifle
Navy-Marked Pistol
Free-Floating Barrel
Remington RXP Shotshell
"Small Base" Dies
Altered Sizing Dies
Shot Dispersers, Concentrators
88 MODEL VARIATIONS
Preserving Bullet Molds
Climate And Gun Care
Mossberg M800 CVT Rifle
Herold Rifle
Me And My Twenty
Just like
Mold To Cast Different Bullets
Replacing Front Sights
90
BOOK REVIEWS
Keller & Co. Cartridge
Reviewed In Brief
T74 Frangible Ball Cartridge
Empty Chamber Safety
Catalogs
Plug In Rem. Rifle Receiver
Plated Shot
the 1972 model.
A quarter century ago, we
carefully polished. Coated with
craftsmanship and space-age
introduced a new scope called
magnesium fluoride. Bonded
technology. It's the best of
the K4. It had a big one-inch
with fine epoxy resin cement.
both worlds.
Data and Comment
steel tube. Achromatic optics.
Much of the work is still
The advances haven't
Click-stop adjustments. And a
done by hand. Some of the
come cheap. Neither has our
$45 price tag.
hands have been making
insistence on continuing to
Garcia Bronco Rifle
It was also painstakingly
Weaver lenses for twenty
use skilled craftsmen to build
handcrafted. Shooters took
years. We also use a few
our scope. So, don't expect to
All-metal .22 rifle develops
that for granted. Most good
machines. Some of the most
buy a 1972 K4 for what our
extraction problem in test
products were made that way.
sophisticated close-tolerance
'46 model cost.
An all-metal, 22 rimfire rifle weigh-
Garcia Bronco all-metal, cal. .22 rifle.
In short order, the K4
optical equipment in the
A new K4 will cost you
ing less than three pounds is now of-
established itself
fered by Garcia Sporting Arms Corp.
world, to be exact.
$49.95, or $4.95 more than our
Called the Bronco, this diminutive
automatically by spring pressure. A
case head when the action is closed is
as America's all-
Old fashioned
1946 model. That's the price
single-shot rifle was designed for use
trigger-like spur is provided on the bot-
recessed into the face of the standing
time favorite
of progress.
by trappers, farmers and boatmen. The
tom of the cocking piece so that it can
breech.
What might be called the frame in
hunting scope.
manufacturer also suggests that it is a
be retracted with the trigger finger.
WEAVER SCOPES
suitable first gun for the youngster. It
When the barrel unit has been un-
the Bronco rifle is actually the front
It still is. Be-
is available in 22 Winchester Magnum
locked and rotated to open position,
portion of the pistol grip stock assem-
cause our im-
Rimfire (.22 WMR) and .22 long rifle
thumb pressure against the spring-
bly. The main body of the stock is a
provements have
Price shown is suggested retail price.
chamberings. In the latter chambering it
returned extractor in the left side of the
non-ferrous alloy casting, with a steel
always been improve-
will fire the .22 short, long and long
barrel breech piece will partially extract
reinforcing rod spanning the lower
ments.
rifle cartridges interchangeably and with-
a fired 22 long or long rifle case from
portion.
out adjustment.
the chamber, after which it must be re-
The trigger mechanism can be locked
Take the optics. The
The striking feature of the Bronco
moved with the fingers. The extractor
by a steel crossbolt safety. When the
original K4 lenses were made
rifle is its skeletonized construction,
stroke is not long enough to accomplish
safety is pushed to the right, the trigger
by hand. From scratch. There
reminiscent of the all-metal, 22 rimfire
ejection of these case lengths unless the
mechanism is immobilized, but the ac-
was nothing fancy about the
rifles produced during the early 1900's
extractor is operated quite smartly.
tion can be opened. When the striker is
by the C. J. Hamilton firm of Plymouth,
Fired .22 short cases are usually ejected
in forward (fired) position, the safety
operation, but the results
Mich.
clear of the chamber. Case extraction in
cannot be engaged. This provides one
were pretty satisfactory. One
The barrel unit of the Bronco rifle
the 22 WMR version cannot be com-
means of determining if the striker is
gun writer called the K4
pivots on the frame for loading and un-
mented on here, as none of the Bronco
cocked. The user also can note the posi-
"clear as spring water."
loading. In closed position, a lug and
rifles furnished to the NRA was in that
tion of the exposed striker sleeve; when
Today, our optics are even
stop pin arrangement aligns the barrel
caliber.
in rear position, for example, the striker
unit with the frame and the two assem-
The barrel of the Bronco rifle is a 7/16"
mechanism is cocked.
clearer. And brighter. Because
blies are secured against opening by a
diam. round steel tube, and it lies under
The takedown procedure for the
the lenses are larger. Each is
locking pin on the cocking piece which
a 5/16" steel pivot rod on which it turns.
Bronco rifle is simple: Open the breech,
more precisely ground. More
extends through the standing breech
The barrel and pivot rod are connected
and then swing the takedown latch on
into the barrel breech piece. Retraction
at the front end by a band and at the
the right side of the frame upward as
of the cocking piece withdraws the lock-
rear end by the breech piece. These con-
far as it will go. The barrel assembly
ing pin and cocks the spring-driven
necting parts are non-ferrous alloy die
can now be pulled forward and clear of
striker mechanism. When the cocking
castings. A central steel firing-pin bush-
the frame. This procedure is reversed in
piece is released, it is carried forward
reassembly, but care must be taken to
For a copy of our 1972 catalog, write: W. R. Weaver Co., Dept. 1, El Paso, Texas 79915.
ing which supports most of the cartridge
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In just 2 hours
align the index on the top of the pivot
rod with the matching index on the top
21 Jewel
of the frame before swinging the take-
down latch downward to closed posi-
you could be reloading
tion. The takedown latch is held closed
by friction; there is no locking detent to
maintain it in closed position.
Primers
When the Bronco rifle is disassem-
your own ammo with this
bled, length of the barrel unit is 20";
length of the frame and stock unit is
19". A desirable attribute is that the
disassembled rifle takes up very little
storage space.
CCI
Takedown latch on right side of frame is swung upward to release barrel assembly
from frame.
gravating problem encountered with this
was difficulty in sighting it in by adjust-
rifle was frequent difficulty in operating
ment of the sight leaf. Necessarily done
the manual extractor mechanism. A va-
by trial and error, this zeroing operation
riety of ammunition was used in the
was made difficult by a tendency of the
tests, to include 22 short, long, and long
sight leaf to move out of adjustment as
rifle loadings. High-velocity 22 short
its binding screw was tightened. The in-
and .22 long rifle ammunition gave the
sertion of a thin metal washer between
Barrel assembly pivots on frame to ex-
most extraction trouble. With some
the screw head and sight leaf would
CCI
pose chamber. Plunger extractor (arrow)
makes of ammunition, it was sometimes
is mounted on left side of breech piece.
eliminate this problem.
necessary to tap the head of the ex-
Accuracy firing with the test rifle
RCBS
Note rear sight contacting locking pin on
tractor plunger with a light mallet to
was done at 25 yds. over sandbag rests,
100 PRIMERS 100
cocking piece.
start the cases from the chamber. This
and the metallic sights furnished on the
PRECISIONEERED®
condition was not corrected by thor-
rifle were used. Five 10-shot groups
NO. SMALL 500 PISTOL
Sights on the Bronco rifle are of sim-
ough degreasing of the chamber with a
with match-grade 22 long rifle ammu-
RELOADER
ple design. The square-blade front sight
solvent, or by lubrication of the extrac-
nition gave an average extreme spread
is integral with the front band and is
tor mechanism.
of 1.71". This is equivalent to 6.84 min-
SPECIAL
protected by curved side wings. The
Sometimes the fully extended extrac-
utes of angle. The smallest group meas-
uniform
outward curvature of these wings helps
tor rotated slightly which kept it from
ured 1.30" extreme spread; the largest,
prevent their inadvertent use in sighting
reseating fully when released. When
2.00". All measurements were taken be-
precise
RCBS J.R. PRESS AND
the rifle.
this occurred, it was necessary to turn
tween the two shots farthest apart in
reliable
ONE SET OF RCBS DIES
The rear sight is a flat, semi-buck-
the extractor with the fingers to align
the groups. Weight of trigger pull is
horn, square-notched leaf, held by a
it with its slot in the barrel breech.
about 3½ lbs., and let-off is smooth,
single screw to a rectangular block on
On examining fired cases from this
although long.
just like an expensive
the top of the breech piece. When this
rifle, it was found that all were bulged
To make the points of aim and bullet
SAVE 60% AND MORE ON AMMO COSTS!
screw is loosened, the sight leaf can be
slightly at the intersection of head and
impact coincide at 25 yds., it was neces-
timepiece
shifted to make windage and/or eleva-
body. These bulges corresponded to the
sary to raise the sight leaf of the test
YOU CAN TRUST YOUR
All you need to start enjoying this
bullets: The famous RCBS J.R. PRESS
tion adjustments. There are no gradu-
location of the extractor hook, and se-
rifle to its upward limit. When this
RELOADS TO CCI RIFLE, PISTOL,
safe, fascinating, money-saving hob-
complete with Primer Catcher,
ations or index marks on the sight leaf
verity of the bulging depended, in gen-
had been done, distracting light came
AND SHOTSHELL PRIMERS.
by are these two key tools, a few
Universal Primer Arm (which handles
or breech piece, SO adjustments made
eral, on cartridge case length, velocity
through the exposed hole in the sight
accessories, and cartridge compo-
large and small primers), and Shell
AFTER ALL, WE DO MAKE MORE
are necessarily imprecise.
level, and manufacturer.
leaf immediately below the sighting
Holder. PLUS one set of RCBS Pre-
PRIMERS FOR HANDLOADERS
nents. Then, with just two hours of
With the exception of the gray-fin-
Optical examination of the chamber
practice, and following directions,
cisioneered® Rifle or Pistol Dies in
notch. The washer suggested to prevent
THAN ANY OTHER MANUFAC-
you can be reloading those brass
your choice of 86 calibers. Complete
ished trigger and crossbolt safety, all
revealed the presence of several rela-
movement of the sight leaf when its
TURER IN THE WORLD.
RCBS Reloader Special costs less
steel parts of the Bronco rifle are blued.
tively deep annular rings along the
rifle or pistol cases you now throw
binding screw is tightened would elimi-
away! With a little more practice
than 9 boxes of .30-06 cartridges.
Most of the non-ferrous alloy parts are
chamber wall. The presence of these
nate this annoyance, also.
FOR "PRIMER BOOKLET" SEND 25¢ TO:
you'll learn to produce ammo that is
finished attractively in black crackle.
rings may explain the extraction prob-
When the sight leaf was in fully ele-
CCI OPERATIONS
more accurate than factory-made,
Regular $48 Value
$43.50
The exceptions are the breech and cock-
lem encountered with the sample rifle.
vated position, it struck the locking pin
BOX 856 LEWISTON, IDAHO 83501
form cases of one caliber into
ing pieces which have a smooth enamel-
No cartridge cases burst during ex-
on the cocking piece when the barrel
another, and even make your own
like black finish. Serial numbers of the
tensive test firing, but all case heads
unit was turned to fully opened posi-
bullets.
RCBS®
Ask your gun dealer
Bronco rifles are stamped on the bottom
were distorted slightly, and there was
tion. This tended to knock the sight leaf
INCORPORATED
for a free demon-
Start reloading today with this
flat of the pistol grip.
some peening of the face of the stand-
out of adjustment unless the breech was
OMARK®
stration and a FREE
RCBS Reloader Special. It provides
Over 700 rounds of standard and
ing breech adjacent to the steel firing
opened carefully.
INDUSTRIES
RCBS CATALOG
the key tools you'll need to condition
or drop us a line.
high-velocity ammunition were fired
pin bushing.
To determine whether the sample rifle
brass cases for reloading and to seat
from the first sample Bronco rifle fur-
A minor but nevertheless annoying
was representative of its type, the manu-
Sporting Equipment Division
nished to The American Rifleman Tech-
problem experienced with the test rifle
facturer was asked to submit a second
RCBS, INC., DEPT. A-10 P.O. BOX 1919, OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965
nical Staff by the manufacturer. An ag-
OCTOBER 1972
RCBS, Precisioneered, and The Rock Chuck symbol are registered trade marks of RCBS, Inc.
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SHOOTERS
rifle for examination. In response to this
ers now tend to favor the bench lubri-
BIG .45 CALIBER
request, four additional Bronco rifles,
cating-sizing machine. This machine
SURE
Bean's Outdoor Sporting Specialties
year
with consecutive serial numbers, were
presses the bullets through a die to make
TWO FAST SHOTS
NEW TURN BARREL O/U BUILD-IT-YOURSELF
furnished. These rifles were test fired
them the right size and at the same time
MUZZLE LOADER KIT
forces lubricant into the bullet grooves.
SHOT
Free Fall Catalog
The new Hopkins & Allen .45 caliber muzzle
loading rifle is boon to black powder shooters and hunters who have always desired that quick second
subsequently with both standard and
shot. Fire the first barrel and simply rotate the breech and the second barrel comes up on key, ready to fire.
high-velocity ammunition. No extrac-
The operation is desirably clean, rapid,
Just Off the Press
Each barrel has its own complete set of sights, with both barrels shooting to the same point of impact. Completely
finished and ready for final assembly. Barrel is fully finished, but left unblued, so it can be either blued or browned.
tion problems occurred with 22 long
and precise, justifying for many users
Fully illustrated fea-
turing hunting, win-
Few simple hand tools and free evening are all that are required to complete this two-shot beauty. It is actually
rifle standard velocity ammunition, but
the machine's cost. Nevertheless, some
ter sports and camp-
two guns in one-a real double gun bargain.
Price $89.50 plus $1.25 Postage & Handling.
extraction did prove difficult with some
handloaders wish a very inexpensive
ing equipment.
REAL POWDER HORN
makes of 22 long rifle high velocity
method because they reload in only small
Outdoors apparel
Insist upon
and footwear for
A genuine steer horn,
ammunition.
quantities or simply want to hold their
dependable per-
formance! Seasoned
men and women.
highly polished 12" to 14"
in length. Specially made
One of the four rifles misfired fre-
investment down. The usual procedure
shooters demand Straight-
Many items of our
for NUMRICH ARMS COR-
own manufacture.
PORATION. Complete with
in such cases is to stand the bullets in
away® hearing protectors to
genuine leather carrying
quently. This was caused by failure of
preserve their hearing and im-
Our 60th year of
strap, brass mountings
NEW NAC COLT .45 AUTO. BARRELS
the locking pin on the cocking piece to
melted lubricant to a depth covering the
prove their scores. Send for
providing depend-
and powder meas-
Not
Plastic Imitation
ure
stopper.
5.95
A tary new (1911 .45 caliber auto. barrel that will fit both mili-
automatics.
Carefully
to
the
line up properly with its matching hole
grease grooves, allow the lubricant to
literature today.
able, high grade
manufactured
most
military
$13.95
sporting specialties.
rigid
PRE-CAST BALLS
specifications.
in the breech piece. This interference
solidify, and cut the bullets out with a
automatic parts list. Send 70c for Postage for & Handling
stamped,
Fully guaranteed.
FOR YOUR FAVORITE
prevented the cocking piece from mov-
deheaded cartridge case. The greased
10AS
MUZZLE LOADER
MODERN OBSOLETE FOREIGN
bullets then are driven through a sizing
Maine Hunting Shoe
A positive way to improve your
ing all the way forward when it was
shooting lead. pack
Made
pure
DOMESTIC MILITARY SPORTING
die if that is necessary. Except for the
Designed and manufactured by
WRITE WANTS FOR QUOTE
us for hunting on bare ground
100 pack
SPEED SEND STAMPED
die, the equipment can be improvised or
E-805S
or snow. Fully grained silicone
.445599 Minnie for .45 caliber
SELF ADDRESSED
assembled at small cost.
treated leather uppers give firm
575213 Minnie pack for .58 caliber
ENVELOPE
Specifications
support Waterproof rubber bot-
pack
Lee Precision Manufacturing now has
toms have durable, non-slip
Price: per pack
BRONCO 22 RIFLE
MUZZLE LOADING
introduced a set of the simple items used
David Clark COMPANY
tread. Split backstay prevents
chafing. The most widely-used
Mechanism Type: Pivot-breech, striker-
BALL STARTER
22 Cal. Octagon Barrels
in this "cake cutter" method. The kit
INCORPORATED
sporting boot in the world.
fired, manual-ejection, single-shot,
Heights 6" to 16". Men's
Winchester Models '90, '06 & '62 or
takedown
contains the necessary pan, bullet lubri-
360 Franklin St., Worcester, Mass., 01604
whole sizes only, 3 to 14,
The Ball Starter is manufactured
Remington 12 & 121
Caliber: 22 short, long, and long rifle
D, EE and FF. Two
with handsome wooden handle
cant, cutter, and bullet sizing die, with
WEST COAST OFFICE: 1696 Centinela, Suite 2., Inglewood, Calif. 90302
and short and long brass rods for
New. N. A. C. manufactured. 24 inches long, 3/4-
rimfire (also model in .22 WMR)
colors: Tan. Brown
pushing the ball in the muzzle
pleted polished and blued. nats. Ready machined to install. work $19.95
across
Weight: 2 lbs. 131/2 ozs.
directions. It is typical of the extremely
without damage the bore Price
$1.95 each plus 35c postage &
plus 85 c Postage & Handling.
Barrel Length: 16-9/16"
handling.
simple Lee approach to handloading
Over-All Length: 343/4"
SHOTGUN BARRELETTE IN 12, 16 and 20 GAUGES-
CONVERT YOUR SHOTGUN TO 22 SHOT
Stock Dimensions: Length of pull, 133/4";
equipment and operations in general.
If you know knives,
BOOT
drop at comb, 13/4"; drop at heel,
The directions are brief and clear.
31/8"
PISTOL
Sights: Square-blade front; square-notch,
The bullets are set base-down in the
you'll pick a Puma
Improve your shotgun shooting
Sheepskin Innersole for extra warmth.
ALL AMERICAN MADE
with this Shot barrel insert
full-adjustable rear
pan, melted lubricant is poured in until
You want folding pocket-size knife for
Leather arch for support. Sizes 3 to 14. Price,
The
Barrelette
inserted
and
Sight Radius: 15-13/16"
removed
from
your
gun
simply
as
shell.
The
The famous H & A quality at very low
trigger pull, full walnut target match
Rifling: 12 grooves, right twist
the grease grooves are covered, and the
hunting, camping or backpacking. You
$2.25 postpaid.
pattern the is controlled by your gun's
price.
want saw that cuts through animal bone,
own boring. Ideal for playing miniature trap and
skeet or training youthful beginner, too young to
length
Price: $20, approx. ($22, approx. in cal.
cal.
pan allowed to cool. Then the bullets are
gristle and tree limbs. You want a piercing
Send Free Catalog
Choice
45
stand
the
impact
large
shot
shells
PRICE $39.95 plus 70c Postage & Handling.
.22 WMR)
cut out by hand with the cutter supplied,
sharp blade. And you want it to be light
Ship
8" Me. Hunt. Shoe $19.50 postpaid
Price: $8.95 plus Postage & Handling
weight, compact and
Size
Color
the bullets pushing up through the cutter
rugged. You pick
WE BUY SCRAP GUNS AND GUN PARTS
the Game Warden.
Ship
10" Me. Hunt. Shoe @ $22.00 postpaid
and out the top. The next batch of bul-
Like every Puma, it's 90% handmade
Size
Color
released, and the blow of the falling
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
lets is put into the holes left in the
forged, finished and ground by hand from
Numrich
super keen stainless cutting steel Diamond
Ship
12" Me. Hunt. Shoe @ $24.50 postpaid
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striker was cushioned by impacting
lubricant, which then is re-heated
tested for hardness. Imported Jacaranda
Size
Color
wood handle. Solid brass bolsters. Looks
ARMS CORP.
against it, with misfires resulting. Lubri-
enough to melt it into the bullet grooves.
like it' crafted in the European tradition
Ship
Innersoles. Size.
$2.25 postpaid
SEND $1.00 FOR ALL NEW 88-PAGE
cation of the affected parts did not cor-
GUN PARTS CATALOG #2
The only lubricant consumed is that
It is. As shown, # 16-971, $37 50; without
saw, #16-970, $26.00; with skinning
Name
201 Broadway West Hurley, New York, 12491
VISIT OUR ENLARGED RETAIL STORE
rect this condition.
carried out in the bullet grooves, so only
blade instead of saw, #16-972, $37.50.
All items in this ad are legal to be
Open Mon. A.M. to till P.M.
Address
shipped mail order.
Parts Department open Sunday Monday to Friday to
Lateral escape of gas at the junction
an occasional replenishment is required.
of the standing breech and breech piece
Provided the lubricant is never over-
SPECIAL OFFER!!
heated, this can go on indefinitely. It is
PUMA
Blades
occurred in all five rifles. It behooves
PUMA
lock
Zip
individually.
WESTERN HOLSTER
GET A FIRM
the shooter to keep his hands away
exactly the old cake cutter method
At local dealers or write Dept. AR10
L. L. Bean, Inc.
$16.95
& BELT
GRIP ON YOUR
from this area of the rifle when firing it.
dating back many decades.
GUTMANN CUTLERY CO. INC.
GUN WITH NEW
900 So. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y. 10550
233 Main St., Freeport, Maine 04032
Handling qualities of the little Bronco
It is important to take care never to
IMPERIAL PISTOL
Send for free brochure showing 32 Puma hunting,
FINER THAN ANY
GRIPS These unique soft
rifle are generally satisfactory, although
overheat the lubricant (it must never
pocket and fishing knives plus tips on knife care.
RIG PRICED UP TO $17.95
Quality cowhide, steel reinforced, soft leather
patented black rubber grips for
an enlarged thumb button on the end of
smoke even a little). If overheated it can
FOR A SPARKLING
lined, State gun model, caliber, waist size,
popular Colt and & W Revolvers fill
barrel length, plain, basketweave, tooled,
up the hollow space between trigger
the extractor plunger would be helpful
catch fire, causing smoke damage to the
CLEAN BORE
black or Over 6½" barrel add Over 42"
guard and grip giving you positive,
waist add $2.00. Add postage and handling.
comfortable hold while reducing recoil. Won't
in extracting tight cases. From the accu-
room if not serious danger. Even slight
Cal add 5% sales tax. Return in days
for full refund not satisfied. Send 50c for catalog.
break or lose its resilience. Sizes: large & small.
racy standpoint, this rifle is handicapped
overheating impairs the lubricant quality.
JORDAN
G 96
CAJON LEATHER CO.
MERSHON CO.
1230 Grand Ave., Dept. AR-10
by its poor sighting equipment.
Bullets of correct diameter can be
Los Angeles, Calif. 90015
P.O.Box 1777B Cajon, Ca.92020
Manufactured by: Garcia Sporting
loaded as soon as cut from the pan, the
SPRAY NITRO SOLVENT
Bill Jordan tells it like
Arms Corp., 515 Kerby Hill Road,
slight excess of lubricant left on them
it is in his fascinating
NITRO
Neutralizes corrosive
DIGITAL CHRONOGRAPH
book about gun fight-
acid
residue.
Washington, D. C. 20022.
being without significance. If overlarge,
A "MUST" FOR
ing, how to do it and
Removes leading and
Large Numeric Readout.
as produced by some bullet molds, they
what equipment to
metal fouling.
AC or Battery Operation.
SPORTSMEN!
use. Informative and
Spray can ends contamina-
must be reduced to usable diameter by
Built-in Battery Charger.
exciting reading.
tion due to dirty patches.
Screens and Screen
sportsmen
this
driving through the sizing die. The bullet
Ends loss of effectiveness
Holders. Manual with Ve-
lightweight,
is driven through point-first, which is
"NO SECOND
due to evaporation of solvent.
locity Tables. Complete
Designed be
Lee Lubricating-Sizing Kit
the
5 oz. can $1.39 pp.
ideal
just
wide,
built
System, only $295.00.
last.
gift
for
for
Free
Data
of
word
Send
Simple kit turns out
unusual practice though preferred by
Send
PLACE WINNER"
"Sportsman"
Jet-Aer Corp. Paterson, N. J. 07524
Sheet.
DISPLAY ELECTRONICS
GARY WAYNE SCHULTZ ENTERPRISES
some experienced users who make their
Box 1044
Post Office Box 49, Lewiston, New York 4092
good product at low cost
send order to:
Littleton, CO
own dies. Here it works very well.
Bare lead bullets must be greased, or
$600 Bill Jordan
P.O. Box 4072-R,
NRA test of the Lee kit with a .38
Shreveport, La. 71104
SHOTGUN SIGHT
EMBLEMS
SHOOT HIGH-POWER RIFLE
they will lead-foul the gun bore severely.
Special semi-wadcutter bullet showed
Such bullets are made with annular
"RED DOT" HUNTING SIGHT
MADE FROM YOUR DESIGNS.
AND PISTOL IN N.Y.C.??
that the simplicity of the equipment is
PIPE SMOKERS
Brilliant on dark days. State maker
LOW MINIMUM. FREE CATALOG.
grooves to hold a stiff wax or grease for
no bar to quality in results. The Hodg-
of
gun,
whether
plain
barrel
SEND FOR FREE CATALOG
ventilated width rib at
EASTERN EMBLEM MANUFACTURING CORP.
WEST SIDE RIFLE PISTOL RANGE,
P.O.
Box
628
Dept.
A
Union
City,
07087
Telephone: Licensed Firearms Dealer/
the necessary lubrication.
don bullet lubricant supplied with the
sight.
Price
Postpaid.
West 20th Street, New York City
N.J.
kit is the Alox-beeswax type developed
LEONARDS
601-R S.W. WASHINGTON
U.S. PATENT 3218718.
Police Equipment/ Hunter Hours:
Monday through Friday 1-11 PM. Sat. & Sun, 9AM-6PM.
For applying the lubricant, handload-
PORTLAND, ORE. 97205
PRECISION GUNSIGHT CO., Box
17143, West Hartford, Conn. 06117
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OCTOBER 1972
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DOPE BAG
continued
Inner
If you think Browning just makes famous
sporting arms
BULLET LUBE (ALOX)
Grooves:
The inside
story of
Hornady
Bullets'
deadly
dependability.
Lee lubricating-sizing kit. Cutter is shown at edge of pan, and sizing die and punch
at left.
in extensive testing by The American
bullets well aligned and with a properly
Rifleman Technical Staff, to fill an exist-
smooth surface. The user of this kit pays
ing need ("Bullet Lubricants", The
for its simplicity and low cost in a
American Rifleman, July 1965, pp. 46-
modest production rate, but not at all in
49). It has become more widely success-
quality of product.
ful than any other. At room temperature
Manufactured by: Lee Precision Man-
or very slightly warmed, it cuts smoothly
ufacturing, R.R. 2, Hartford, Wis.
in removal of bullets from the pan. The
53027. Price: $5.98, available for bul-
sizing die looks rough, but it sized the
lets of calibers from .22 to .45.
Shell
Primer
Charge Weight
Approximate
Shot Container
(Grains)
Pressure
12 GAUGE-2%
INCH-3%
DE-1½
OUNCE
Federal Plastic Game
LOAD-APPROX.
VELOCITY
1275
fps
Fed. 209
Alcan Flite Max No.
WW Plastic Game
36.0
9800
Win. 209
Alcan Flite Max No. E
34.0
10700
12
GAUGE-3
INCH- %
Federal Plastic Garne
% OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1325 fps
Fed. 209
RP Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston # W2924
42.5
8400
Rem. 57*
Rem. Power Piston #W29924
ww Plastic Game
43.0
8200
Win. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29924
41.5
8100
All good game bullets must expand
12
GAUGE
INCH-4 DE-1
Federal Plastic Game
OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1300 fps
Fed. 209
dependably. Most do at close range
RP Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29924
41.5
9800
Rem. 57*
Rem. Power Piston #W29928
-only to fail when the going gets
WW Plastic Game
41.5
9100
Win. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29928
41.0
10800
rougher from 200 yards on out.
12
GAUGE-
INCH-
DE-1
Federal Plastic Game
OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1250 fps
Fed.
209
RP Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29926
39.5
10500
Rem. 57*
WW Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29926
38.5
9400
The Hornady Bullets you buy today
Win. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29926
38.5
10800
16 GAUGE-23
are made to deliver deadly, depend-
INCH-3½
Federal Plastic Game
OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1325 fps
Fed.
209
RP Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29934
30.0
9400
able expansion at every hunting range.
Rem. 57*
Rem. Power Piston #W29934
30.0
WW Plastic Game
9700
Win. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29934
30.0
9400
20 GAUGE-
INCH-2%
To achieve this, we've developed the
Federal Plastic Game
OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1200 fps
Fed. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
23.0
10600
"Inner Grooved Jacket" a jacket
20 GAUGE-
INCH
1/4
DE-1
Federal Plastic Game
OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1300 fps
strategically weakened by six special
Fed. 209
RP Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29942
27.5
10400
Rem. 57*
WW Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
27.5
10900
grooves. When an inner grooved
Win. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
27.5
11200
Hornady Bullet hits at whatever
20 GAUGE-
INCH-3½
DE-1
Federal Plastic Game
OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1325 fps
Fed. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29942
range - its jacket will "give" along
RP Plastic Game
27.5
11300
Rem. 57*
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
27.5
these lines to help start mushrooming,
ww Plastic Game
11300
Win. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
27.5
11500
20
GAUGE
INCH-
to assure optimum expansion.
Federal Plastic Game
DE-11/4 OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1225 fps
Fed. 209
Rem. Power Piston #W29942
RP Plastic Game
25.0
10600
Rem. 57*
ww Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
25.0
10700
Rem. Power Piston #W29944
25.0
Set your Sights on
Write for FREE 88-page full-color cata-
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Inner grooving our jackets is no easy
10900
ing Arms, gun accessories, ammunition,
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process- but it makes today's Horn-
Federal Plastic Game
SKEET 3/4 OUNCE -APPROX. VELOCITY 1200 fps
Fed. 209
hunting apparel & boots,archery equipment,
RP Plastic Game
Rem. Power Piston #W23680
18.0
9900
ady Bullets the most effective hunting
Rem. 57*
Rem. Power Piston #W23680
20.0
8500
28 GAUGE-2%
Browning Sportsman's
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bullets available. Millions of times over
INCH-2½ DE-3/
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OUNCE LOAD-APPROX. VELOCITY 1295 fps
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20.0
10900
in the last four years they've proved
Rem. 57*
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Utah 84050. In Canada: Browning Arms
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their deadly dependability to game
and varmint hunters alike.
Factory loading data for Hercules Blue Dot magnum shotgun powder is given on the
can label.
Apparel & Boots
For the Bowhunter: camouflage apparel from suits, coats, shirts,
trousers to rain gear, and even green boots.
Send for complete
For the Target Shooter: down shooting sweater, trap and skeet
bullet list & brochure
It's the little things that make a hunting trip more enjoyable. Little con-
vests, trousers, shooting gloves, and Chukka boots.
Hercules Blue Dot Powder
manufacturers especially for handload-
veniences like a hunting coat with a game bag that folds down to give you
For the Fisherman: jackets, shirts, trousers, hats, rain gear, duffle
FFL 47-404
ing tend to remain in use for many
bag, and Camp'N Boat shoes.
New double-base propellant
a dry place to sit. A zipper tab large enough to grab without taking your
For the Hiker: coats, down shirt, trousers, rain gear, hiking boots,
ornady
for magnum shotshell loads
years, hence the appearance of a new
gloves off. And pockets big enough to hold boxes of shells and a couple of
and tents.
Bullets
one is always of major interest.
sandwiches. Or maybe a down coat that stuffs into its own pocket, and
For the Hunter: down insulated coats and vests, wool shirts and
Hercules Incorporated introduced a
The new propellant, Hercules Blue
hangs on your belt when cold days turn warm. A rain coat that's not only
trousers, hunting coats, vests, brush trousers, insulated gloves,
HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
new improved shotgun powder in 1972.
hats, boots for any weather and terrain, and socks,
Dot, is a premium smokeless powder
waterproof, but tough, lightweight, and compact enough to carry in your
Dept. AR, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
It is intended to be used primarily by
for magnum shotshells. While specifi-
hunting coat. Leather boots you know are going to keep your feet warm and
Other Hornady Divisions:
waterfowl hunters who reload their own
cally designed for magnum shotshell
Pacific Tool Co./Frontier Ammunition
dry because they're guaranteed waterproof. Speed lacing that makes it easy
ammunition. Most powders offered by
BROWNIN
use, it may be expected to prove useful
to put your boots on in the dark. And Vibram®soles that really grip when
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Copyright © Browning 1972
We don't overlook the little things.
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in some heavy handgun loads as well.
Savage/Anschutz M184 Rifle
In accordance with the name, the pow-
der is visually identified by occasional
Lightweight .22 sporter
"MOST WANTED" SPORTS OPTICS GIFTS FOR 1972
'7' Winners from
granules dyed blue, in the same way
is a deluxe arm
Check yours! Here's Bushnell's pick-of-the-crop. The most wanted
outdoor sports and hobbies more fun, all year long, year after
that Hercules Red Dot and Green Dot
BONANZA
Designed especially for small game
optics for the 1972 holiday season. When you treat yourself and
year. Choose yours for this holiday season. You'll find special
shotgun powders are marked by cor-
hunting, pest control, and plinking, the
your family, do it right! Equip with Bushnell's fine optics to make
Bushnell values at sporting goods dealers all over America.
respondingly colored granules for iden-
new Model 184 bolt-
BONANZA CASE-GRAPHITER
tification.
action sporter is chambered for the 22
Blue Dot is made up of fairly thick,
long rifle cartridge and has a speed-
Case neck cleaned
non-perforated flakes of .060" diameter
and lubricated when
action lock mechanism with short (1/4")
pushed over the prop-
and .010" thickness, thus much like
size brush. All cal-
striker fall. It is adapted for use with
ibers from .17 to 35.
those of Hercules Unique (which are
either five- or ten-round detachable box
.065" diameter by .006" thickness). The
magazines. The Model 184 is a deluxe
Price: BCG Bonanza Case Graphiter
$3.00
dimensions of these Blue Dot granules
arm produced by the West German
cause the powder to flow smoothly and
armsmaking firm of J. G. Anschutz and
BONANZA CRICKET
measure well in handloaders' powder
is distributed in this country by Savage
(Original)
measures. The powder is very dense, to
Arms.
Combination Inside Outside
Deburring Tool and Primer
leave room for modern one-piece com-
AWARD WINNING
Perhaps the most noteworthy feature
WIDE ANGLE FOOT-
SPACE TRAVELER
BROADFIELD ROOF
Pocket Cleaner. Removes
BINOCULARS
bination wads and shot containers with
BALL BINOCULARS
Bushnell Custom Compact
of the Model 184 is its over-all weight of
PRISM BINOCULARS
burrs easily, after trimming
metallic cases (from .22 to
Custom 7X35 binoculars, deluxe
Sportview 7X35 Extra Wide Angle
binoculars chosen by NASA for
a full charge of shot in magnum loads.
Newest optical system allows wide
.45 calibers).
less than five lbs., including sights. How-
case. Finest optics, top rated most
(50% wider view) aluminum alloy
Gemini spacecraft use. Preferred
field of view in a compact binocu-
The chemical composition of Blue
ever, its 133/4" length of pull indicates
popular premium glass. Features
binoculars with Insta-Focus.
by professional guides the world
lar. 7 power, 525' field, just 16 oz.
Price: Bonanza Cricket
$1.50
Insta-Focus that adjusts instantly to
Dot is described as similar to that of
Matched and balanced, fully coated
over. Perfection in just 11 oz. 3"
that it is suitable for adult use.
$98 50. New monocular roof prism
your eyes. $109.50. Other 7X35
optics. Deluxe case. $69.50. Other
high. 6 power, $79.50. 7 power,
models low as $41.50
BONANZA "M" SCALE SUPERLATIVE
other Hercules shotshell powders. This
models low as $37.50
wide angles as low as $45.50
$84.50
DAMPENING
means a nitroglycerine content of about
Features:
Agate Bearings,
20%; the nitroglycerine makes it non-
Specifications
Easy Pour Powder Pan,
505 Grain Capacity,
hygroscopic (not water-attracting),
SAVAGE/ANSCHUTZ MODEL 184
Guaranteed Accuracy.
Yours for Only $17.50
which is an especially desirable char-
SPORTER RIFLE
acteristic for a powder used in water-
Mechanism Type: Bolt-action, cock-on-
BONANZA BULLS-EYE
fowling. The thick flake provides most
opening, detachable box magazine
PISTOL POWDER
of the necessary control on burning rate,
Caliber: .22 long rifle
MEASURE
Weight: Four lbs. ten ozs.
so only a limited amount of surface
Barrel Length: 215/8"
Designed for fast, accurate measur-
Over-All Length: 397/8"
ing Hercules Bullseye Pistol Pow-
deterrent is necessary, and this makes
der. Machined tool steel, equip-
Magazine Capacity: Five rounds (Ten-
ped with transparent hopper and
the powder easy to ignite.
round magazine available also)
attaching bracket. Power Rotors
drilled to dispense fixed amount
Hercules states that Blue Dot is simi-
Stock Dimensions: Length of pull, 133/4";
drop at comb, 17/8"; drop at Monte
KNOCKABOUT
of powder. "Eliminates powder
PREMIUM VARIABLE
VARIABLES FOR
ELECTRONIC
scale." Rotors available in choice
lar to AL-7, AL-8, and 540-MS in
Carlo, 21/4"; drop at heel, 3". Drop
BINOCULARS
RIFLESCOPES
22 RIFLES
weights (2.5, 2.7,
FISH SPOTTER
5.5, 8.4).
quickness, while offering the additional
measurements taken from metallic
EXPO, powerful rough and ready
Bushnell's ScopeChief variable
Now-a top quality 3X-8X variable
Bushnell's fabulously popular new
advantages of being both a dense and
sight line
fiberglass binocular made to go
riflescopes. Each with dual reticle
riflescope for .22 Cal. rifles. 7/8"
design. Portable, with transducer
Price: With Rotor $14.95 ppd.
Sights: Sporting style. Ramp-mounted
where other binoculars shouldn't.
systems for dawn to dusk shoot-
an easily ignited powder.
tube with strong integral extruded
and bracket. Shows gamefish,
metal bead front with detachable
Boatowner's favorite. It floats. 8
ing. Two choices: Crosshairs plus
rail mount. Coated optics, extra
school and bait fish, bottom depth,
BONANZA MODEL "C" SCALE
Loading directions are given on the
hood; folding leaf U-notch rear adjust-
power coated optics. In white, or-
lighted aiming point, or retracta-
bright. $24.95. Fine .22 scopes low
type of bottom, on big readable
A must for the beginning or advanced handloader.
able for elevation. Receiver grooved
ange, grey or tan. $29.95
ble post. $98.50. More variables
as $10.95
can and also printed separately. They
shaded face. $127.50
Bonanza Model "C" Scale
for clamp-on scope mounts
low as $51.95
offers guaranteed accur-
include the following:
Sight Radius: 16-5/16"
acy, super sensitivity, ease
reading, in addition
Rifling: Eight grooves, right twist
Big 325 grain capacity.
12-ga., 23/4" shell
13/8 to 11/2 oz. shot
Price: $77.95 (Extra magazines: five-shot,
YOURS FOR ONLY $11.95
12-ga., 3" shell
13/8 to 17/8 oz. shot
$4; ten-shot, $5.75)
16-ga., 23/4" shell
11/8 oz. shot
20-ga., 3" shell
11/8 to 11/4 oz. shot
28-ga., 23/4" shell
3/4 oz. shot (incl. skeet load)
MODEL "68"
Loading information for handgun car-
LOADING PRESS
Except for its detachable box maga-
CUT THE HIGH COST OF
tridges is still under development.
zine assembly, the small turnbolt action
AMMUNITION BY RELOADING
The factory has also produced Blue
used in the Model 184 rifle is identical to
SAVE 75% OR MORE!
Start with the BONANZA MODEL
Dot for loading in factory shotshells
that of the recently-introduced Savage/
"68" PRESS AND DIE SPECIAL. For
the beginner or advanced hand-
and it is now being loaded by the major
Anschutz Mark 10-D single-shot match
loader. The "68" Combination is
ammunition manufacturers in the
available all modern calibers.
rifle. In this cock-on-opening action, the
The '68' design offers ultimate
United States. To prevent possible con-
root of the bolt handle is the locking
NEW MAGNUM
BORESIGHTER
CUSTOM
strength, advantageous power and
20X-45X ZOOM
most of all the most precise
fusion with canister lots sold for hand-
lug, and it engages a cut in the right side
PISTOL SCOPES
This super-accurate gun-
SHOOTING GLASSES
SPOTTING SCOPE
method of re-priming.
Priced at only $41.35, with your
of the receiver wall. Countersunk to en-
Beef-up but still featherweight
smith's aid is now available to
loading, the blue identifying grains are
Specially hardened break-resistant
pistol scopes made to handle mag-
hunter's in a pocket size kit. Use
Spacemaster II Zoom 60mm pris-
glass lenses, optically ground and
choice calibers Bonanza Co-
matic spotting scope, sharp, clear,
Ax Rifle Pistol Dies.
omitted from the propellant used in
close the cartridge head, and vented for
num calibers. L-o-n-g eye relief,
in the field or on the range. Pays
polished. Gold wire frames. Hard
factory ammunition.
for itself in ammo savings in no
lightweight, compact. Glare-proof
sideward escape of gas, the non-rotating
bright, sharp coated optics. 1.3X,
case. Yellow, $23.95. Green or
filter. Satin smooth internal focus-
$33.50. 2.5X, $43.50.
time. With three expandable ar-
gray, $19.95. Polarized, $23.95
Hercules has not stated how this new
ing. $124.50. Others low as $33.50
BONANZA
bolt head is fitted with dual extractors.
bors for all calibers. $36.45
GUNSMITH'S
propellant will relate to the excellent
The entire bolt assembly is polished
SCREWDRIVERS
1
Hercules Herco powder, which also is
bright. A red warning band on the bolt
Free: our latest 36 page catalog with everything in sports optics and a wealth of useful
ELIMINATE MARRED GUN
AND SCOPE MOUNT SCREWS!
designed for use in magnum (and high
is exposed in rear of the receiver when
PROTECT THE POLISHED AND BLUED SURFACES OF FINE FIRE-
velocity) shotshell loads and has been
the striker mechanism is cocked. There
ARMS! Bonanza Gunsmith were designed for this
purpose. Blades of special Sheffield steel, properly tempered,
popular in that use for many years.
Rockwell tested for optimum hardness and strength. Bit milled
is a thumb safety on the left rear side of
on the full diameter of the shank. "Bit same width as screw
In any case, the new Hercules Blue
head." Unbreakable handles "may be tapped to set screw
the receiver. When the safety button has
threads.
Dot will be of great interest to shot-
A SPECIFIC SCREWDRIVER FOR A SPECIFIC SCREW Bonanza
been moved to engaged position, the
Gunsmith (16 sizes) or
gunners who load their own magnum
set of Eight of the Most Popular Sizes, in compartmented roll.
trigger mechanism is blocked, but the
Price: Bonanza Screwdriver Assortment (8) Ppd. $11.70
shells.
bolt can be opened to extract and eject
"See your dealer first" or order direct.
Please drop note for your
Manufactured by: Hercules Incor-
a chambered cartridge. A red warning
Free copy of Bonanza All Product Catalog
BONANZA SPORTS, MFG.
porated, Industrial Systems Department,
dot on the side of the receiver is exposed
RELOADING DIVISION
Wilmington, Del. 19889. Available in
when the safety is disengaged.
Bushnell
412-
2
Western
Avenue
Faribault,
Minnesota
55021
1-lb. cans only, price appr. $3.90.
Adjusted at the factory for weight of
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JORDAN HOLSTER
by DON HUME
Jordan Holster and River Belt
ciency and comfort. Produced
are unsurpassed for style, effi-
craftsmen, who give each item the per-
Savage/Anschutz Model 184 sporter rifle.
sonal
The Jordan holster is constructed from
heavy saddle leather. Metal in holster extends into Belt
Loop.
and
plug
are
hand-stitched
with
thread. action Give gun and barrel length.
Belt
fully
lined
with
heavy
cast
buckle.
Catalog
Postage
Paid.
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dealer
inquire
on
letterhead. Oklahoma residents add 2%.
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HERTER'S RUHR-AMERICAN CORP.GLENWOOD, MINN. 56334
Buttstock of Model 184 rifle has nicely shaped cheekpiece and Monte Carlo comb.
pull and overtravel, the single-stage
of this rifle are blued or blackened at-
"CHILD-PROOF"
trigger assembly is screw-attached to the
tractively. General handling qualities of
underside of the tubular receiver. The
this little rifle are good, but with a let-
YOUR GUNS
trigger finger piece is grooved.
off of 5½ lbs., or more than the weight
To release the box magazine, it is
of the rifle, the trigger pull is objection-
necessary to push forward on the maga-
ably heavy, especially for off-hand
zine catch which extends below the
shooting.
stock just forward of the trigger guard.
Accuracy firing of the sample rifle
The magazine can now be withdrawn.
was done at 75 ft. over sandbag rests
It snaps into place automatically when
using match-grade ammunition func-
reinserted to full depth.
tioned through the magazine. A 4X
The barrel of the Model 184 rifle is
No. 90
telescope sight was fitted to the rifle.
H
igh Standard is the only American made
Gun Lock
slender, measuring 750" at the breech
Five 10-shot groups had an average
rimfire pistol to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Another
covers trigger
and tapering to 615" at the muzzle.
extreme spread of .45", which is equiva-
winner, Gold Medalist Joe Benner of High Standard
so guns can't be
Adjustable for elevation only, the Ly-
lent to 1.80 minutes of angle. Extreme
Advisory Staff, was asked to select
accidentally discharged
man U-notch rear sight is dovetailed
spread measurement of the smallest
his favorite gun from the High Standard line to commemorate
or dry fired. One size fits
into the barrel and can be folded down
group was .42"; the largest, .52". All
this occasion. His choice - a Supermatic Military Trophy,
most rifles, shotguns, and
to clear a telescope sight tube. The
groups were measured between centers
handguns. Pin-tumbler
identical in quality and craftsmanship to the original Olympic
metal bead front sight is mounted on a
of the two shots farthest apart in the
ratchet locking mechanism
Gold Medal winner.
matte-finished ramp and is protected by
groups. These results indicate that the
for high security. Order
a detachable steel hood. The receiver is
keyed-alike for several
Model 184 rifle is suitably accurate for
The limited edition, commemorative model will be offered
guns - only 1 key
grooved for standard clamp-on scope
its intended purposes.
fully engraved with the Olympic five-ring seal inlaid in gold. It will be
mounts.
to carry.
Distributed by: Savage Arms, West-
handsomely cased with serial numbers ranging from 1 - 1000. Price $550.00.
Well-proportioned throughout, the
field, Mass. 01085.
sporting style stock is of selected, gloss-
For FREE
finished European walnut with schnable
BH
booklet, "Gun
Remington RXP Shotshell
Everyone wants to own a winner, and that's exactly
fore-end tip, cheekpiece with Monte
Safety in the
what you will find at your local dealer. A complete selec-
Home" return
Carlo comb, and nicely shaped pistol
Features one-piece
tion of .22 rimfire revolvers and pistols that feature rugged
coupon below.
grip. There are sharply checkered panels
Benner
body and base wad
dependability and Olympic winning accuracy. High Stan-
on the sides of the fore-end and pistol
dard makes a .22 to fit every target or plinking condition
grip. Other stock features are a black
Remington has introduced a new 12-
every budget.
Master®
plastic buttplate set off by a whiteline
ga. trap and skeet shotshell which re-
GUN LOCK
spacer, non-detachable swivels for a 7/8"
places their All American shell. Desig-
carrying sling, and steel trigger guard.
nated RXP, the new shell is offered in
Master Lock Company
A single screw engaging the bottom of
Remington and Peters brands and in
2600 No. 32nd Street
the receiver ring secures the barrel and
23/4 - and 3-dram equivalent loadings
Milwaukee, WI 53245
action assembly to the stock.
with 1½ ozs. shot. Available shot sizes
I'd like more facts on the Gun Lock.
The sample Model 184 rifle fur-
are Nos. 7½, 8, 8½, and 9, and the
nished The American Rifleman Techni-
shot is especially hard to resist deforma-
HIGH STANDARD SPORTING FIREARMS
Name (please print)
cal Staff shows generally good work-
tion during passage through the bore.
1817 DIXWELL AVE., HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT 06514
Address
manship throughout, except for excessive
The No. 8½ shot is a new size in-
Products of the Leisure Group, Inc.
clearance between the barrel and its
tended for 16-yd. trap singles and the
City
State
Zip
stock channel. With the exception of the
first shot at trap doubles. According to
AR
polished bolt assembly, all metal parts
the manufacturer, this size permits the
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VIRTUALLY
resist buckling during reloading. The
sive primer is the Kleanbore 97* which
Everyone loves
INDESTRUCTIBLE!
shell mouth and 8-fold star crimp have
is of Winchester size and sold separate-
"PRO-LIGHT"
been formed to make recrimping easy
ly for reloading. The smokeless powder
is of black color and in the form of
an Old-Timer.®
patent pending
and secure. Also, special care has been
taken during manufacture to avoid brit-
round perforated flakes.
tleness at the front of the shell. This
In tests of the RXP shell by The
minimizes splits and tears in the mouth
American Rifleman Technical Staff, ap-
area and contributes to long reloading
proximately 250 rounds were fired in
LIFETIME FLASHLIGHT
life.
double-barrel, slide-action, and semi-
LIFETIME DURABILITY GUARANTEE
The translucent plastic of the shell
automatic shotguns without a malfunc-
CAN BE DROPPED, HIT OR THROWN-
body is green in the Remington brand
tion. Three-dram equivalent loads with
WITHOUT FEAR OF DAMAGE!
and blue in the Peters. Shallow longi-
11/8 ozs. No. 8½ shot were fired in
80T
$8.80
New Miracle Thermoplastic-Waterproof
tudinal ribs on the exterior of the body
16-yd. trap shooting, and results were
Non-Corrosive
Heat Resistant
Non-
blend into a smooth area 7/16" above
very good with scores varying from
closed
Loaded RXP shell (I.) and cutaway speci-
Breakable Lens Knurled Non-Slip Hand
men which shows one-piece plastic case
Grip.Steel Reflector. Replaceable Switch
the brass head. The RXP designation,
20X25 to 23X25. Most clay birds were
and base wad.
Assembly All Parts Interchangeable* Pin
dram equivalent, shot weight, and shot
"smoked" at this distance, even when
Pick any two or
Point Beam
Black Non-Glare Finish
size are marked on the smooth area
the shells were fired in a gun with
Splits in sidewalls rendered these RXP
three blade version,
shells unserviceable after 19 reloads.
Mister, and you'
IDEAL FOR
loading of approximately 80 more pel-
with hot-pressed gold lettering.
modified-choke barrel.
HOME
AUTO
BOAT
CAMPER
lets per shell than No. 8 shot and thus
Capacity of the new shell is greater
The 3-dram equivalent load with 1½
got one like Grandad
FISHING HUNTING AIRCRAFT
gives a better chance of breaking the
than that of the All American, and
ozs. No. 8½ shot was tested for pat-
shot. Reloading and firing were contin-
had-but better. The
INDUSTRIAL
FARM
&
RANCH
target.
Remington has introduced a new Power
terning at 40 yds., the standard range
ued until more than half of the 25 shells
original rugged looks,
USE COUPON IF NOT AVAILABLE
An outstanding feature of the RXP
Piston plastic shot-container wad de-
for this test. Twenty rounds fired in a
were unserviceable.
comfortable, sturdy feel
AT YOUR SPORTING GOODS STORE
shell is its one-piece, polyethylene plas-
signed specifically for use in the RXP.
Remington Model 1100 shotgun with
After the shells were reloaded 18
and precision sharpness.
Sports Alliance, Inc.
tic body and base wad which Reming-
Designated W29930, this new one-piece
full-choke barrel gave an average pat-
times, all the 25 were still serviceable.
Every blade of the finest,
12016 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles,
ton calls uni-body design. Walls of the
wad is of proper length to match the
tern percentage (average percentage of
Following the 21st firing, 14 were un-
high carbon, edge-
Calif.
90025
(213) 272-9503
shell body are quite thick where they
increased capacity of the RXP shell, and
pellets in a load that hit in a 30" circle)
serviceable and the test was ended. All
holding cutlery steel.
Please send flashlights checked below:
meet the base wad and are tapered in-
is colored green for identification. It also
of 76%, or full-choke results. Uni-
the unserviceable shells were rendered
Prices range from $6.45
2-cell
$14.95
5-cell
17.95
ternally to approximately 7/16" above
features a double row of holes through
formity of patterning was very good.
unusable by splits in the sidewalls which
to $12.50. Anyone you
the brass head. Above this, the walls
the wad body, and a slightly tapered
To test reloadability of the new shell,
caused leakage of gas in the chamber.
choose, you'll feel
Name
Address
are untapered. Because of the uni-body
base which conforms to the tapered-
25 were fired in a Remington Model
Although the shell mouths were split,
proud to hone.
construction, the base wad cannot sepa-
interior of the shell. In addition to use
1100 shotgun and reloaded with a 3-
the shells could still be crimped satis-
City
rate from the shell body, powder gas
in factory RXP loads, this wad is sold
dram equivalent load consisting of 18
factorily. Primer pockets remained tight
(OLD-TIMER®
State
Zip
cannot leak down between the base wad
grs. Du Pont Hi-Skor 700-X powder,
Check or Money Order enclosed-Shipped
separately for reloading. Each box of
even after 21 reloadings. None of the
Prepaid. California residence add sales tax
and brass head, and the thick tapered
shells contains a reloading data sheet.
Remington 97* primer, Power Piston
reloaded shells caused the gun to mal-
Hand-made in USA. Available at fine stores everywhere.
walls in the lower part of the shell body
Of battery cup type, the non-corro-
W29930 plastic wad, and 11/8 OZS. No. 9
function, and there were no misfires.
Schrade Walden Cutlery Corp., New York 12428
The History Makers
The Enfield Rifle was the most coveted weapon of the 1860's. Its amazing accuracy and
advanced design ensured a superior performance over all the other rifles used in the Civil War.
The History Makers
Rifles manufactured at the Royal Manufactory at Enfield were produced to gauges
1861
and a pattern bearing the Royal coat of arms.
Today's Classic-the Parker-Hale 1200
Three-way silent safety O Adjustable rear sight, bead
Now Parker-Hale, with the assistance of the Q.A.D. Pattern Room
history in the making. These popular priced,
frontsight Calibers Rem.
at Enfield, England, have recreated the P'1861 Musketoon Cal .577
craftsman-built sporters have created a revolution
with reference to the unique sealed pattern and using original
-.25/06-.270-.30/06-.308-7mm Rem. Mag.
in value.
ENFIELD
gauges for complete authenticity. The result is a work of high
Win. Mag.
quality and superb craftsmanship.
The 1200 SUPER is already a World best
Seasoned, European walnut stock with solid brass furniture. 5 grooved
seller. Here are the reasons why
Incomparable
All these features make the SUPER
unbeatable
MUSKETOON
barrel of best quality steel, original pattern tapered rifling.
Mauser-type action
Roll-over Monte Carlo cheek
value for money at only $164.95 (retail).
THESE ATTRACTIVE EXTRAS Facsimile 1859 "Instructions of
piece
Skip checkering on Duotone Custom
Other great models,are the 1200V
Musketry" handbook. Replica 8-part combination tool. Original
Walnut stock
Rose-wood fore-end tip, grip cap
VARMINT-designed for top
type snap cap and chain. Cleaning aids. Embroidered coat badge.
Wundhammer grip
Ultra high gloss stock
accuracy $169.95 (retail) and the
Limited Collector's Edition,
finish
Ventilated rubber recoil pad
Finest blue
1200P PRESENTATION -a
individually serial numbered
for the authentic feel of History
luster on metal parts
with Certificate of Authenticity.
Adjustable single stage
distinguished example of fine
trigger mechanism
$199.95 (retail)
8ct. gold plated trigger
gunmaking $209.95 (retail).
Send for information-packed color folder and name
PARKER
of your nearest dealer to exclusive US Distributor:
PARKER
Send for information-packed color folder and name
JAN
P
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Considerably less effort was needed
chester chambering, the designation is
at the truly great
to resize the brass heads of RXP shells
Model 800 BVT. Except for the difference
pneumatic rifles!
than those of All American shells. Pri-
in caliber, both versions are mechanically
mer pockets in RXP shells remained
identical. A Model 800 CVT rifle was fur-
tighter than those in All American shells,
nished to The American Rifleman by the
SHERIDAN
manufacturer.
and crimps were more uniform and
The turnbolt speedlock action of the
shell mouths less prone to tear and split.
Model 800 rifle series is of front locking
Insertion of the wad was also easier
type with six locking lugs on the bolt head
SHERIDAN
than in All American shells. At the
engaging locking recesses within the re-
Silver Streak
conclusion of the test, the gold letter-
ceiver ring. Face of the bolt is counter-
Beretta AL-2.
with Open Sight
ing on the shells was dulled but still
bored to enclose the cartridge head and
visible.
the bolt body is vented for gas escape.
In conclusion, the RXP shell is of
The plunger ejector operates from the bolt
face. The extractor is recessed in the side
high quality and an improvement over
of the bolt head.
Modern design.
the All American shell which it re-
SHERIDAN
A thumb-operated sliding safety is con-
Blue Streak with
places. Trap and skeet shooters will
tained in the streamlined cap on the rear
Intermount & Bushnell
welcome the high performance and long
Custom 4X scope
of the bolt assembly. Trigger function is
reloading life of the RXP.
Old-fashioned
blocked when the safety button is in rear-
New!
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most position. When in forward or "fire"
Left hand
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model.
Price: $3.80 per box of 25.
posed in rear of the button. When the
The Sheridan pneumatic rifle is in a
safety is engaged, the bolt can be opened
standards.
class by itself for reliability, power,
to extract and eject a chambered cartridge.
accuracy, and safety. When you put a
Sheridan to your shoulder, you'll know
Model Variations
There is adequate room to allow con-
venient operation of the safety under a
Most of us like the functionalism of today's
it's no ordinary air rifle. Feel the bal-
The new products described in this section are
low-mounted telescope sight.
ance
the match-type trigger pull
either style changes or minor variations of
Of two-stage type with short initial take-
guns. And most of us regret the loss of old-
the overall of quality performance.
basic models evaluated previously in THE
up, the trigger mechanism of the Model
fashioned quality which often accompanies it.
Here the best materials, and precision
AMERICAN RIFLEMAN. While they do not
machining the finest craftsmanship
warrant a complete product evaluation and
800 CVT rifle is factory adjusted for weight
Well, here's the answer: the Garcia-Beretta
and engineering are combined in one
detailed report, their existence, and how they
of pull and slack. The trigger finger piece
superior rifle. You get so much more
differ from previous models, is reported as a
is grooved sharply to aid control. When
AL-2. In terms of design features, it's among
matter of information and record.
for so little extra.
the action is open, pulling the trigger low-
the most modern autoloading shotguns in the
Mossberg M800 CVT Rifle
ers the combination sear-bolt stop and re-
INDOORS & OUTDOORS
leases the bolt SO that it can be withdrawn
world: low-recoil gas-operated action, chrome-
Safe enough for indoor target matches
The Mossberg Model 800 rifle is now
from the receiver. All elements of the
lined bores, stainless steel internal working
-powerful enough for small game and
offered in heavy-barrel style for varmint
trigger mechanism are contained in a black
parts. But in terms of fit and finish, it's among
pest control. The Sheridan is the safe
and target shooting. When chambered for
anodized non-ferrous alloy housing which
way for a father to teach his son
the most old-fashioned: genuine European wal-
the 22-.250 Remington cartridge, the desig-
also incorporates the trigger guard.
proper gun training.
nation is Model 800 CVT. In .243 Win-
Unloading of the box magazine from
nut, hand checkering, hand engraved receiver,
ADDED SAFETY
and hand-fitted ventilated rib. The AL-2 com-
WITH CONTROLLED POWER
bines strength, light weight (7 pounds for the
The Sheridan rifle has an extra safety
12 gauge, 6½ for the 20), and superb balance
factor built in with its "Controlled
Power" principle. Just three pumps
with the kind of finish that only skilled hand-
are all you need for safe, accurate in-
work can impart.
door target practice. You control the
additional pumps you need for more
Before you decide on an autoloading shot-
powerful outside shooting.
gun, take a good look at the AL-2. We'll leave
TWO FINISHES
Mossberg Model 800 CVT rifle.
the rest up to you.
Take your choice of two finishes-the
Silver Streak or the Blue Streak rifle.
For complete details on why we at Garcia honestly feel the
Each is available with a choice of
Beretta AL-2 is the finest autoloading shotgun made today,
three types of sights-Open, Sheridan-
see the new Garcia Hunting Annual. It contains 128 pages of
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M1910 Mauser automatic pistols. Accord-
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ing to the introduction, these pistols "are
an American Rifleman mailing label or membership card.
entirely alike in their construction except
Non-members with questions may submit them with a
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Dept. AR 6, Sidney, Nebraska 69162
for their sizes Detailed instructions
Rush FREE 1972 Fall and Winter Catalog to:
on loading and unloading, stripping, and
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cleaning are included in this illustrated
Michael E. Bussard, Frank de Haas, William Dresser, Ashley
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Address
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explanation of the functioning and advan-
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which gave this vest-pocket arm an unusual
It is generally considered from experi-
appearance. In other respects, the pistol ap-
13 fine colored photos of unusual
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peared normal. Was this long-barrel pistol
brilliance and clearness characterize
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The 352-page pocket-size NRA
Answer: The pistol in question was pro-
the U.S. M16A1 rifle, the ammunition is
a sense of loving craftsmanship these
fashioned moulds SHILOH bigger and weighs no more than
Firearms & Ammunition Fact Book
dated 2-cavity blocks. and they fit almost all standard handles.
duced by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium
lighter and a 30-round magazine has been
arms were manufactured by masters
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is the most comprehensive and com-
especially for the Czech market, and was
adopted for that rifle (The American Rifle-
not only as weapons for hunting or
plete general basic reference on fire-
listed in German gun catalogs. A German
man, April 1971, p. 62).
war but also as symbols of majesty
Unique, imported hi-density cast alloy Uniform bullets thru
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Akah catalog of 1928 gives the length of
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Postage
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and photographs present a wealth of
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barrels to comply with the Czech require-
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of information have been filled by
please add international check or money order.
ment. One German catalog mentioned that
required. For example, the German firm
Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. 07604
newly written material.
it was against Czech law to replace the
of Heckler & Koch, which produces the
The 7½" X 41/4" size allows the
long barrel of these pistols with a shorter
present standard G3 rifle of the West Ger-
book to be fitted conveniently into a
one.-L.O.
man Army, offers 80-round belt feed mag-
azines for the G3 rifle in cal. 7.62 mm.
Please send me
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about our complete line of
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action rifles because of fatigue in operat-
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DOPE BAG
continued
LESS
LEAD LOSS
at impact!
The best scope in the world
isn't worth a dime
SPEER
Stand rifle illustrated in a 1912 Burgsmueller catalog. Front part of barrel not shown.
if it slips.
BRAND No. 2
Stand Rifle
and what would have been the probable
Redfield knows that a little slip is a big
brands. Complete ring and mount sets
result?
miss at 200 yards. That's why you
start at just $11.90* They're machined
My foreign bolt-action rifle is appar-
should know this:
Answer: We are glad there was no in-
This Mauser Pocket cal. .32 ACP semi-
from high-strength aluminum alloy to
ently for bench-rest target shooting since
jury to your fine shotgun.
Machined parts vs. stamped
tolerances half the width of a human
it weighs about 20 lbs. This single-shot arm
automatic pistol, commonly called the
sheet metal
hair. And their deep black anodized
In these cases a shell, previously fired
has an action similar to that of a Mauser
Model 1934 or Model 1910/34, bears the
Ordinary mounts are stamped sheet
finish matches the best quality scopes.
or not, is forced forward in the barrel by
blackpowder rifle, and its octagon barrel is
German Navy marking on the sideplate.
metal. They don't hold a scope like
Suggested Retail Price.
gas escaping from the shell fired in the
the machined parts we use.
SR and JR series
fitted with open sights. The rifled bore is
other barrel ("Burst Shotshell Rims", The
Clamp vs. fit
The best we know how to make. Steel
approximately 21/32" diameter. Other fea-
American Rifleman, July 1967, p. 79; and
Sheet metal bands can pinch or distort
parts, precision-machined and deep-
tures are a sporting-style stock, double-set
"Dished Shell Heads", Aug. 1967, p. 78).
Navy-Marked Pistol
the scope tube. Precision-machined
blued like a fine barrel. Put them to-
triggers, and a trigger guard with curved
The gas escape may occur by either the
parts can't. That's why we use them.
gether with Redfield scopes for an
rear extension shaped like a pistol grip.
fired shell failing to obturate or its rim
I have a Mauser cal. .32 ACP semi-
And because machined parts have
unmatched sighting system.
The rifle bears no maker's name. Can you
Only double-swaged,
bursting. Confined in the closed space be-
automatic pistol which bears the Nazi
uniform surface contact, they hold
When a genuine Redfield mounting
provide information on it?
tween barrels and action of an over-under
spread eagle on the sideplate above the
better.
system costs no more, why buy some-
Answer: You evidently have a German
gun, the gas drives the other shell forward.
Now: precision-machined mounts
thing you're not sure of?
hot core bullets guarantee
grip. On the bottom edge of this marking
stand rifle designed for target shooting
In all such cases known to us the unfired
is the letter "M". What is the significance
at a popular price
Redfield
lead stability at impact.
from a rest. Also called a bird rifle, this
shell has remained unfired. Still the num-
of this marking?
Tough, long-lasting machined mounts
unusual arm was sold in Germany until
ber of such incidents is limited, and it cer-
Answer: The marking you describe de-
used to be a lot more expensive than
We worry so you won't.
about the time of World War I, and was
notes that the pistol was accepted for use
sheet metal. Not any more. Redfield's
Division of Outdoor Sports Industries, Inc.
tainly appears possible for an unfired shell
For Catalog or free Scope Buyer's Guide
Only SPEER employs a double-swaged
offered in various calibers and weights.
to be fired by the explosion and pressure of
by the German Navy. "M" below the
Frontier mounting systems cost about
the same as ordinary sheet metal
write: Redfield, Box E2, 5800 E. Jewell Ave.
hot-core process in soft point bullet
From the bore diameter you mention,
the gases behind it.
spread eagle stands for Marine, the Ger-
Denver, Colorado 80222.
manufacture. The unretouched photos
your stand rifle is apparently 16-ga. A
The escaping gas applies an abnormal
show the difference.
man word for Navy. Since this marking
German H. Burgsmueller & Sons catalog
strain to the gun action because of the
is on the sideplate, your pistol is evidently
The SPEER bullet at left was made
of 1912 listed stand rifles in 16-, 20-, 24-,
large area on which it acts. Should an un-
a Model 1910 Pocket pistol or a later
with an injected molten lead core which
MAIL ORDER BARGAINS-
28-, and 32-ga. Another reliable German
fired shell in the other barrel be set off
does not slide out on impact.
version of the Model 1910 commonly
source mentioned stand rifles in 12-, 16-,
besides, it undoubtedly would increase the
called the Model 1934 or 1910/34.
Another brand at right has a conven-
and 20-ga. Weight of these guns varied
strain still more.
These Mauser pistols are alike except that
Eliminates
PERCUSSION REVOLVERS AND ACCESSORIES
BIRCHWOOD
CASEY
tional lead wire core which has a slick
from approximately 14 to 22 lbs. While
The old paper shells you show had evi-
NEW!
oxidized surface. This coating acts as
the back of the grip of the Model 1910
dently been reloaded several times. These
is straight while that of the Model 1934
GunFailures
$4500
these rifles were normally fitted with open
Barrel
a barrier to prevent adhesion between
SHERIFF'S MODEL
jacket wall and core. The core can slide
sights, they were available with an aper-
were excellent paper shells and well liked
is arched to provide a better fit for the
New high pressure solvent flushes
36 cal. cyl.
REBEL
MODEL
ture rear sight at extra cost.
for reloading. While the paper cup in the
hand.
Cal.
Oct.
ahead or even blow up on impact.
dirt, oil, grease from gun actions.
cyl.
$45.00
Ammunition for use in stand rifles con-
base sometimes tended to become loose in
SPEER jackets, designed for con-
Many Mauser Model HSc semi-auto-
Safe, non-flammable. Air dries
blued REMINGTON MODEL .36 or .44 Cal.
quickly. Handy extension tube for
sisted of a center-fire brass case loaded
repeated reloading, and there are other
Rich, antique patina of beautiful "pickled" Steel $69.95
trolled expansion, are clinically clean
matic pistols also bear the spread-eagle
hard to reach areas. Cleans sev-
cept guard Rem. (Except Model) YANK brass back and trigger
when injected with molten
with blackpowder and a heavy lead bullet.
possible factors, the main cause of burst
eral guns.
Model
steel).
Navy marking, which appears on the front
16oz.
$2.95
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ALL STEEL PERCUSSION
lead, promoting adhesion,
The rifles were fired at a large wooden bird
shotshell rims is simply excessively high
strap of the frame or the side of the
BIRCHWOOD CASEY
for literally hundreds
RUGGED CAL
items.
perfect balance and fine
pressure.
arms Huge
YANK MODEL
target, usually a spread eagle, on top of a
trigger guard. On some Model HSc speci-
Eden Prairie, Minn 55343
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accuracy.
pole at 20 to 30 yds. range. The shooter
Whatever the cause, such bursting of
mens, the Navy marking appears in both
Write for FREE catalog and Jim Carmichel's
gun
selection
Colorful reproduction of a
gun finishing booklet.
and
varied
range
Civil War classic. 71/2' oc-
Here's proof there is a
who shot the most wood from the bird,
shotshell rims should be avoided. Its cause
of these places.
tagon barrel, finely engraved
SPECIAL SALE
cylinder, handsome pickled
difference in rifle bullets.
determined by weighing splinters, was
should by all means be found and removed
Another type of German Navy mark-
Powder flasks for percus
steel receiver
brass backstrap and trigger
Both examples were .30 cal-
named the "Bird King."
from your reloading program.-E.H.H.
ing has an eagle with drooping wings in-
caliber
value
guard. Accessories listed be-
now
only
PPD.
low. Include $1.00 postage.
iber spitzer bullets fired
German and Swiss shooters used the
from the same barrel, at the
stead of the Nazi spread eagle. This was
A
eagle target in their festivals for many
used just prior to the time when the
$35
CIVIL WAR
PERCUSSION
same velocities, into the
RIFLE-
KIT
BELT & HOLSTER
ACCESSORY
same "wetlap" target at 200
years. This was also done in the U.S. to
spread-eagle marking was adopted.-L.O.
PPD.
Fine harness leather belt with
For above. Flask, mold,
solid
yards.
some extent during the days of Schuetzen
buckle
U.S.
MAN'S
wrench, grease,
100
cavalry holster CSA
caps, display case.
Buckle
Load SPEER bullets for
target shooting. In Europe, crossbows as
Specify caliber
$4.75
Plus 75c Postage.
uniform controlled expan-
well as rifles were used for this sport.-L.O.
KNIFE
GOVT. MODEL 45 FRAMES
DOCK'S BLACK
"Small Base" Dies
RUGGED MILLED TOOL-STEEL
POWDER MEASURE
sion.
Tough
Integral
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steel.
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funnel
Commemorating the "KENTUCKY RIFLE", the
for
for
My .30-'06 Remington Model 742 auto-
Complete
stock
screw
$3950
muz
FIRST truly American Rifle. Finest surgical stain-
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PREPAID
ammunition, but often fails to close fully
TOLEDO
While shooting skeet doubles with my
on my reloads. Perhaps this points to a
THE KNIFE COLLECTORS' CLUB
STEEL
Browning Pigeon Grade over-under gun, I
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FOILS
SPEER
headspace problem, though I resize my
experienced the two fired shells shown in
cases all the way in a full-length die and
Sold in
ONLY
the illustration. The first shot (these were
then check them in a case gauge for
Personal
Pairs only
$1595
reloads) was normal. The second burst the
headspace and overall length. Is this the
Postage
BRANDING IRON
A PAIR
shell rim, and apparently forced the first
NEW!
reason for the "small base" dies now on
Permanently brands your own
Outstanding deeply
shell forward in the barrel. There was по
the market?
incised
initials on sports
gold
relief
equipment with 3/gth-inch
blade
engraving
hilt.
on
Burst shotshell rim (arrow), which re-
and
in
leased gas driving shell forward in other
measure and magenta length enamel. Blades Elegant
royal
Accented
blue,
with
rich
black
noticeable escape of gas from the breech
Answer: The "small base" case sizing
Brands letters, wood, custom-cast leather, plastic or
and no damage to the gun. But if the burst
$4.25 Ppd. (Extra
Castilian styling to decorate your room
dies indeed are intended for this use.
letters:
50c
each)
yours today. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Decorators only, not recommended for fencing. Order
SPEER, INC., LEWISTON, IDAHO 83501
rim had happened on the first shot, would
barrel of over-under gun. Such gas escapes
They are recommended for use in re-
MECCA ENTERPRISES
it have fired the round in the other barrel,
exert an extra strain on the gun action.
Dept. 2000
POTOMAC ARMS CORP.
loading for various lever, slide, and self-
Suite 139, E Paso, Texas 79901
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THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
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THE ASTRONAUT SUNGLASSES
DOPE
BAG
continued
For The Shooter By A Shooter
WITH DIAMOND PLATE® HARD LENSES
loading action rifles to make sure the re-
Preserving Bullet Molds
(A)
(A) Military-issue-type
loads will chamber without difficulty.
This pellet gun is a genui
with nickel/silver gold-
plated frame. Optically
The reason, however, is not in head-
There has been discussion, among a
BSA Standard INTERNATIONAL I.S.U., R or L Hand
.22 Target Rifle, from
$250.00
ground horizon gray
group of us shooting the old lead-bullet
shade hardened lenses
space, but in diameter of the cartridge
match rifles, on the care of bullet molds. A
Smith & Wesson.
with case, $7.98. (B)
case near its base. The "small base" dies
Same style as (A) but
mold with oil or grease on it will not cast
size the fired case back down more nearly
with GRADIENT DENSITY
good bullets, yet oiling has been necessary
It's a CO2 pistol available in
or outdoor plinking gun.
hardened lenses. Protects against overhead glare but
to the diameter of the factory cartridge
allows excellent straight ahead vision. With case, $8.98.
at that point, than do the usual full-
to keep molds from rusting. We therefore
both .177 and .22 caliber that
You can get a special S
AAT TRIPOD with Saddle Green or Gray
$22.75
ZT TRIPOD with LUG for ZOOM
THE ASTRONAUT
(C)
length dies.
listened with interest to the following pro-
22.75
looks, feels and points like the
holster for it, too.
oB OLMYPIC BIPOD with saddle for ZOOM
24.75
SEE-OVER READER
cedure described by one of the shooters:
REGAL BIPOD with saddle or lug
26.75
Accordingly, the "small base" die
OB-BR BIPOD in RED
29.95
WITH DIAMOND-
should be specified when buying a die set
1. Clean any new mold (or old oiled
famous S&W Model 41 .22
The pistol is just $35.
B&L SAGE COLOR, for scope stands, add
2.00
PLATE®
mold) with denatured alcohol.
ALWAYS STATE COLOR AND SCOPE
to reload for the repeating rifle types
automatic.
for $42.50 you can buy a ge
24" EXTENSION FOR SCOPE STANDS
5.00
HARD LENSES
OBP OLYMPIC BUTT
mentioned above. A conventional die set
2. Soak the mold in chloroform for
PLATE-Base plate & Free
"61"
45 minutes to an hour.
But it fires pellets instead.
ine S&W pump powered
Rifle Hook ONLY
$30.50
(C) Just right for people who need a little aid when
INTERNAT TIONAL
reading fine print. Excellent for phone books, menus,
is adapted for this use by replacing its
3. Lift it out of the chloroform and
One at a time.
.22 pellet rifle with hardwo
BUTT PLATE complete $50 00
ALUMINUM CLEANING ROD
stamps, coins, sewing. Perfectly safe they just help
full-length sizing die with the appropriate
GUIDE state Rifle and
you see. Order by strengths Mild, Medium or Strong.
Caliber
$ 6.50
"small base" die. In dies of the same
dip it immediately into either acetone or
Quietly.
stock, automatic safety, velo
10X #202 or 209 coat
$25.95
Black on crystal or Tortise color frame. With case,
make, only the die body need be re-
perchlorate of ethylene (dry cleaning sol-
$5.98.
(D) Rugged hardened lenses
(D)
For less than a penny a round.
variable to over 600 fps, an
placed.-E.H.H.
vent) to remove remaining oil film.
with cable temple for shoot-
4. Cast bullets with the clean mold.
And it's SO easy to handle, SO
kind of precision that lets y
ing, skiing, or other active
sports. Gold plated nickel sil-
5. After use, allow the mold to cool
well-balanced and SO accurate, it
make dime-sized shot group
ver frame. Horizon gray shade
until it can be held in the hand, then
lenses. With case, $11.98. IF
can produce shot groups ranging
33 feet. All in the great Sn
YOU BREAK THE LENSES WE
spray with a silicone spray.
WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF
It was maintained that molds so treated
from 1/2" to 3/4" at 33 feet! Con-
Wesson tradition.
MR. CAIRO
#2 Supreme
CHARGE. All glasses are shipped postpaid in the USA
and carry our money-back guarantee. Calif. res. add
require no other preservation, thus saving
sistently.
5% tax. For Air Mail Delivery add 50¢.
the effort of degreasing before each use,
MORAGA SALES
The pistol makes a terrific
Smith & Wesson
and also they drop bullets easily. However,
Post Office Box 233, Moraga. California 94556
REGAL BIPOD
some shooters were of the opinion that
father and son indoor practice
Box 2208, Springfield, Mass. 01101
saddle
FSA
(complete unit)
several applications of silicone might leave
a build-up, which would change the bullet
Disperser (I.) is made of blue cardboard
diameter and thus ruin a mold which may
STOPS GLARE
while the concentrator (center) and its
have been specially made for a certain rifle.
MIDCENTURY CUFF
wad are made of cork.
Your experience and comments would
FREELAND SLING KEEPER
COMB
STOPS
on & barrels
be
appreciated.
Answer: It is indeed correct that a bullet
Pocket-size jet black spray dries
BARREL
fast, won't easily rub off. Safe
Shot Dispersers, Concentrators
mold having any oil or grease on it, es-
BLACK
for precision sights, Easy to use.
-
Great for all hunters and for skeet,
I recently acquired two boxes of shot-
pecially any petroleum oil, grease, or sol-
trap and target shooters.
ARM CUFF SLING COMBINATION
SHOOTING MAT
2 oz. aerosol
$149
shell reloading components which I can-
vent tending to soak into the iron surface,
not identify. One box contains 10 blue
cannot cast good bullets. The American
BIRCHWOOD CASEY
cardboard tubes about 7/8" long. Slits have
Rifleman published this fact a number of
Eden Prairie, Mn. 55343
been cut in the tube walls nearly the whole
years ago, to end the unfortunately recom-
Write for FREE Gun Care Catalog
length, creating panels which are folded
mended practice of trying to burn off such
inward. The second box contains 10 cork
contaminants by continued bullet casting.
tubes open at one end and about one inch
That practice led to almost endless labor
long. Each tube is filled with 12 lead balls
and frustration for users and probably the
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and each comes with a separate 1/2" thick
ruin of many molds.
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$16.00
hard cork wad. Can you identify these
A cleaning procedure almost the same
STERLING SILVER or
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1.50
GOLD FILLED
items and explain their use?
as the one you outline has appeared in
Freeland MIDCENTURY CUFF coMB.
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print and certainly would be effective. It
Freeland "61-A" Cuff Sling Comb.
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Answer: The cardboard tubes are 12-ga.
FREELAND CEDARWOOD DEWAR CART. BLK.
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shows that the rifleman who outlined it
Freeland BENCHREST STAND SBRI
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shot dispersers intended for shooting at
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knows how clean the mold should be. Re-
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400
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FREELAND "AR" MAT
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$
$
member that chloroform, acetone, and
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silver
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BUTT
PLATES
4.50
small size shot and with the unslit end
chlorinated solvents such as the one you
SAVAGE & ANSCHUTZ GUNS AND ACCESSORIES
Traditional design as used on highest
mention must be used in excellent ventila-
downward, the folded panels are intended
Write US for all your requirements
grade custom guns. Curves to con-
to divide the shot load scattering the pel-
tion, preferably outdoors, because they are
in BULLETS, RELOADING, SCOPES,
tours of your stock and no need to
seriously harmful to breathe and some also
SIGHTS, GUN CASES, PISTOL
inlet. Attached with metal peg on
lets more effectively.
KITS, SWIVELS, COATS & FREE-
Made and sold in France under the trade
are explosion and fire hazards.
LAND ACCESSORIES, AMMUNI-
shield back. State gold or silver and
TION, SHOOTING GLASSES. SURE-
name ARX, these shot dispersers are avail-
An even more effective cleaning pro-
LY SEND YOUR CURRENT FED-
initials (3 or less).
cedure is with dishwasher detergent. The
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able in 12-, 16-, and 20-ga. as a compo-
ERAL FIREARMS LICENSE WITH
mold blocks can be wired to the dish-
CERTIFICATION. PAMPHLET FREE.
nent or loaded in a paper shell.
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equipment for asking.
The cork tubes are shot concentrators
washer rack and the machine run through
Dealers, We are complete Distributors for
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which serve to protect the shot pellets
a full washing cycle. Another way is to
Guns, Ammo, Reloading Supplies-Order
from being scored by the gun barrel as
stand the open mold, handles up, in a
Now.
they travel down the bore. In France, they
small pan containing about 1½" depth of
Add 70c for delivery
are called manchons which means gas
dishwasher detergent solution and boil for
Prices & Models change without notice
ROCK ISLAND, ILL. 61201
mantles. Usually, they are loaded only
several minutes, then lift the mold out and
3737 14th AVE
SWORDS
with buckshot.
rinse in hot water. This cleaning is so
and FITTINGS
The tubes should be loaded with the
effective that the mold tends to rust almost
Freeland's Scope Stands, Inc.
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
PLEASE ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
closed end downward on top of the hard
immediately. Therefore do it only just be-
R. B. CALDWELL, PO Box 7428, Dallas, Tx. 75209
cork wad. Either a rolled crimp or a
fore casting bullets; the heat of casting
folded crimp closing may be used.
conditions the iron surface leaving it no
Be aVETERINARY ASSISTANT
The 12-ga. manchon with shot weighs
longer especially liable to rust provided it
AMAZING FOLDING CAMPSTOVES
Lab Technician, Zoo Keeper, Pet Owner
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26 gms. and the 16-ga. manchon weighs
is preserved in some way.
Forest & Game Serv-
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ices. Heat-Cook-Bake.
22 gms. It is not made in 20-ga. Currently,
As to preservation, you do not identify
Name
Emergency
Complete outfit folds to only 31/2"
the manchon is made and sold in France
the silicone spray. Such a spray has been
Age
thickness and with nested pipe fits
marketed for use on bullet molds to make
Address
Careers
City
State
Zip
Aid
canvas case. Weighs only $33.60 lbs.
only as a component.
Compact.
Models
For
$60 Wall tents for the
Neither the disperser nor the manchon
them drop their bullets easily. The short,
North American School of Animal Sciences, Dept. 2407A
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Pets
Care
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, FREE LITERATURE
SIMS STOVES, Dept. C, Lovell, Wyo. 82431
is currently imported.-M.E.B.
wide bullets of handguns are easy to cast
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Leading Gunsmiths Claim
DOPE BAG
continued
HODGDON
"IT'S THE BEST SCOPE MOUNT
and this silicone spray does appear to have
GREAT VALUE! GREAT CHOICE!
FOR EX-MILITARY RIFLES"
been successful with them. But long rifle
INSTA-MOUNT
NO DRILLING
bullets are a different matter. The Ameri-
tasco®
RIFLESCOPES
NO TAPPING
can Rifleman Technical Staff has never
M1 CARBINES SPRINGFIELD U.S.
been able to get really good bullets of this
FULLY
COATED
FOG
PROOFED
OPTI-CENTERED®
ENFIELDS BRITISH ENFIELDS M93
HAZE CAPS
FAVORITE OF
94, 95, 98 MAUSERS GARANDS
kind from such a mold sprayed even very
FN SEMI-AU
cautiously, the bullets refusing to fill out
HANDLOADERS FOR
satisfactorily.
MAKE EACH
630V ZOOM 3-7X20mm 11 lens optical
OVER 25 YEARS
Mount your scope in minutes
It is somewhat astonishing, however,
SHOT
WIDE-VIEW
system. 1/2 min. clicks. Attached rings
the way expert gunsmiths
H110
that more use has not been made of the
fit .22 cal. rifles with grooved receivers.
RIFLE & SHOTGUN POWDER
do. Preserve the original
lines of your original military
available VPI (vapor phase inhibitor) to
$19.95
model. Unmatched for
preserve bullet molds. This chemical, sold
COUNT
strength, economy,
as either treated paper wrappers or in
ease of installation
and real good looks.
powder form, slowly gives off a vapor
with a
30-30
663A 4X32 mm 9 lens optical system.
1/4 minute click stops. Amazingly sharp
Carefully machined by ex-
which prevents the ordinary rusting of
pert craftsmen. We fit all
iron and steel. It is widely used by indus-
tasco
images.
$29.95
ARRO-WADS
popular military models
try and the military. Items to be pro-
8X57R/360 cartridge (I.) and 8X57JR.
from $10 up. M1 carbine
$21 (less scope). Base only
tected are simply wrapped airtight with a
SCOPE
OMNI-VIEW
667V 4X32mm Wide-angle 11 lens rifle-
$10. Please include 50¢
E-Z
(ALOX)
small amount of the chemical so that the
counterbore for the cartridge rim is .429"
scope shows 25% more of the horizon,
postage.
EARS
vapor is not dissipated. The items remain
diameter. The bottleneck-shaped chamber
GUIDE
36' at 100 yards. 1/4 minute click stops.
Waterproof, shockproof.
$49.95
BULLETT
FREE BROCHURE stamped
clean and ready for use. This has obvious
is of proper length for a German 8X57JR
LUBE
Self envelope addr essed, brings
applications to the preservation of arms
Lets you collimate
cartridge, but the body and rim of this
MIRACLE
DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED
in storage but ready for use on unwrap-
round are too large in diameter for a
your own Tasco
30-30
CASE LUBE
ping. It has one serious limitation as to
S&K MANUFACTURING CO.
proper fit. Can you identify this rifle and
scope! Save time,
627W 3-9X40mm Waterproof 3X-9X zoom
personal arms, in that the vapor attacks
action. 10 lens optical system is shock-
tell me what cartridge it is chambered for?
P.O. Box PITTSFIELD, PENNA. 16340
some commercial stock finishes.
ammo. Single
proof. 1/4 minute click stops.
$69.95
Answer: Your German sporting rifle is
But it is excellent for preservation of
evidently chambered for the 8X57R/360
tapered stud fits
PLASTIC
bullet molds. The several dozen molds used
cartridge. The marking "Herold" was a
cals. .22 thru .460.
619W 4-12X40mm Zoom Fast focusing
AMMO
FAST SERVICE!
as required by The American Rifleman
30-30
trademark used by the manufacturer,
ring on the 40mm objective bell can be
BOXES
Technical Staff are stored in the heavy
Franz Jaeger & Co., Suhl, Germany. This
MADE IN U.S.A.
pre-set 25 yards to infinity. 10 lens
SPIT-BALL
cardboard boxes in which they came. Some
optical system. Waterproof, shockproof.
firm produced high-quality hunting rifles
In Canada: TASCO OPTICS 127 Portland St. Toronto 2B Canada
1/4 minute click stops.
$79.95
AND SPIT-
VPI powder is poured into the mold cavi-
COMPONENTS LOADING TOOLS
and shotguns, but was not generally well
©1972 TASCO SALES INC. ADV. 151
PATCH
ties and a little is scattered in the box.
known outside of Germany. The legend
BLACK
SIGHTS ACCESSORIES
These boxes are not airtight, but the
beneath this marking stands for Regis-
tasco®
In every field of optics and accessories for
POWDER
powder still lasts quite well and preserves
school and professional use, telescopes for general and as-
We distribute all Sporting Fire-
tered Trademark.
tronomica use, binoculars for sports and field viewing, rifle-
arms, sold through jobbers and
the molds rust-free for several months at
scopes for pinpoint shooting Tasco invites critical compari-
As with many German sporting guns,
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son. You can spend lot more but you can't buy any better!
least. When required the molds are simply
make prompt shipments to
the marking on the barrel is the name
taken out and the VPI washed off with
licensed dealers in all 50 states.
and city of the original dealer for the rifle.
CLEANER
hot water, of course then allowing the
The 8X57R/360 cartridge was a fairly
Send Copy of F.F.L. for Catalog
blocks to dry before bringing them into
popular one in Germany for hunting deer
and Close-Out Listings
contact with molten lead. New molds are
and similar-size game. Discontinued many
thoroughly degreased before first use and
CASE CLEANER
BADGER SHOOTERS SUPPLY, INC.
years ago, it is now very difficult to get.
thereafter preserved only as above. In this
This old rimmed cartridge is loaded with
THE MUSEUM OF HISTORICAL ARMS
PRIMERS
Lew Bulgrin, Pres., OWEN, WIS. 54460
way the molds are always in best condition
a .318"-diameter bullet, not the 323"-
SERVING COLLECTORS FOR 20 YEARS
Set and single stage for
Serving Sportsmen 38 Years
DATA
for
use.
OFFERING THE MOST HARD TO FIND AND DESIRABLE
most small bore and
diameter bullet which is still offered by
high power bolt action
MANUAL #21-($2.00) AND
Some molds and mold blocks, with VPI
several firms. So far as known, pressure-
ANTIQUE FIREARMS
rifles including Weath-
erby, Mark X and Santa
BLACK
SHOOTER TIE CLASPS
powder in the cavities, were wrapped as
tested loading data for this cartridge is
POWDER
tightly as possible in aluminum foil to try
EDGED WEAPONS
Barbara Mausers.
not available.-L.O.
*Improved EASY. OPERA-
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(50c)-
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long-term storage. The powder in the mold
Over 1000 items, all photo-illustrated, fully described and
Sako Models.
FROM YOUR
cavities suffered practically no loss by
priced to sell. This valuable book will be sent to you
WRITE FOR LITERATURE
DEALER OR
evaporation and kept the cavities in per-
Mold To Cast Different Bullets
immediately via first class mail upon receipt of $2. You
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fect condition. After a few weeks, however,
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Multiple cavity bullet molds formerly
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rust began to appear on edges and corners
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could be had to cast different bullets in the
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HODGDON POWDER CO.
of the blocks, evidently because the
Florida residents add 8c tax
PALM RESTS,
BUTT PLATES AND TARGET RIFLE SLINGS
Antique-gold finished, individually
boxed. Choose from 10 famous fire-
wrapping prevented access of the vapor to
several cavities, in this way producing a
SHAWNEE MISSION, KANSAS
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arms: Colt Auto .45, Luger, Spfld.,
those points. While the rusting did not
variety of types with minimum investment.
affect mold function it was unsightly. There
Wasn't this a good idea, or couldn't such
OVER 100,000 CHOICES IN
M1 Carbine, Garand, M14, Tommy,
is no trouble with molds stored with VPI
molds make good bullets?
M16, Police Riot Gun or .38 Chief's
dog trolley
$995
Revolver.
in well closed plastic food bags. Even
Answer: At least some molds of that
GUNSTOCKS
WARNING MEDAL
No ultrasonic vibrations. 40' vinyl coated steel cable,
tight wrapping in these does not keep the
kind are known to have worked well, and
NEW 1972
SOLID STERLING
$5 EACH
spring shock absorber all parts needed for easy in-
MODERN ARTISTIC DESIGNS
stallation.
P. 0. BOX 847, SHELTON, CONN. 06484
vapor from reaching the outside surfaces
no doubt most could do so provided the
CATALOG
ON THE
gun lock only $395
as well as cavities of the molds.-E.H.H.
different bullets could be cast of the same
REVERSE
metal at the same temperature-an obvi-
Only $2.00 postpaid
'TO ENSLAVE
tough steel cable, vinyl coated protect guns Eyes at
ends for padlock (lock not incl.). Extremely difficult to
Shotgun Barrel
ous
requirement.
REINHART
cut to lock motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc.
But experience, including that of The
A NATION-
Polishing Head
FAJEN, INC.
2 primer pocket cleaners
Let your electric hand-
Herold Rifle
American Rifleman Technical Staff, indi-
P.O. Box 338, Dept AR
FIRST LO-
drill, polisher grinder
do
polishing.
cates that the real defect of such molds is
Warsaw, Mo. 65355
large and small dia. $100
breech through choke to muzzle resetting finish, head,
lead
to
mirror-like
from
My top-break, single-shot hunting rifle
16,
the unsuitable product. The user eventually
CATE THE
Plastic sleeve trims for times the life of ordinary short
Use
barrels.
No
overheating
cleaners. Fits any 1/4" chuck.
barrels.
Get
finish
time,
which is apparently of German origin is
Polishing head with steel and sets of
will find some bullet or bullets more suc-
strips for only Mail .00
marked "O. G. SCHERELL BERLIN W.
SUPERWINCH
cessful than others, and it is then tiresome
ORIGINAL OLD-TYPE
GUNS THEN
MEIER. INC. (Est. 1936), Box Bronx, NY 10465
35" on top of the barrel. The bottom of
KEROSENE OIL LAMP
DISARM IT
volt winch hoist lifts Ideal for FWD vehicles,
the receiver in front of the trigger guard
and wasteful to be forced to make a quan-
boat trailers. Runs car battery.
tity of types he does not want along with a
Not a cheap imitation. Ideal for rec room
Write catalog.
is marked "Herold" in script. Beneath
or Early American furnishings, hunting
-1968-"
Dealer inquiries
EMBLEMS
FINEST
proportionately reduced quantity of those
and fishing camp or camper. Safe to use.
invited.
this marking is "EINGTR SCHUTZ-
Beautiful proof finish Nickel Silver, 1-5/16" dia,
he does. This consideration evidently has
Better than candles in case of power fail-
QUALITY
Guaranteed to please and prepaid in U.S.A.
MARKE". I found that the groove diam-
ure. $8.95 each we pay postage.
caused the making of molds for mixed
3 for $3-20 for 100 for $42.50
LOOS & CO.
Embroidered emblems at competitive prices. Order from
eter of the barrel measures 321", and the
DONAHOE'S
P.O. 42008
bullet types to fall out of favor.-E.H.H.
Cleveland, Oh. 44142
A. A. JOHNSON
Post Office Box 13094
10 to million pieces. Send sketch personal and quantity needed all.
Houston, Texas 77019
DEPT. AR. POMFRET, CONN. 06258
service
KATHLEEN EMBLEM co., Box 171, Bogota, N.J. 07603
rear of the chamber just forward of the
OCTOBER 1972
100
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
101
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
DOPE BAG
continued
24 Ozs. of Blizzard-Proof
TRIUS TRAP
over by the Hirtenberg Cartridge Co.
All Season Comfort
EASIEST
which is still in operation. "X 1896" means
COCKING
that the cartridge was produced in the
10th month of 1896.
As usual for most European cartridges,
this round has a Berdan primer and two
Weighs
only
flashholes in the case. The powder is the
83/4
Austrian military powder Model 92. Rich-
lbs.
ard Mahrholdt, the Austrian arms author-
ity, stated in his book Waffenlexikon fuer
"Hold It With Your Foot"
Jaeger und Schuetzen (Arms Encyclopedia
THROWS UP TO 65 YDS!
for Hunters and Shooters) that this pow-
der was intended to be in the form of cir-
Lay-on Loading
Throws regulation
cular discs, but it assumed a bowl shape
Sets up quickly
Singles Doubles
during the drying process in manufacture.
simple to operate
American made
Keller & Co. was one of the ammunition
All adjustments
of highest quality
made without tools
materials
suppliers to the Spanish government dur-
7 mm. Mauser military cartridge (I.) com-
Guaranteed
ing the 1890's, and many 7 mm. Mauser
Goose Down Snowline Jacket is guaran-
NOTHING TO BUY, MAKE OR BORROW
pared with a 30-'06 round.
teed to keep you warm at 40° below zero
cartridges produced by this firm and cap-
and comfortable at 50° above. It's also
Included: CAN THROWER, HI-
tured during the Spanish-American War
ultralight and squeezes into a quart-size
ANGLE CLIP, PORT. MOUNT, EX-
were sold in the U.S. as military surplus.
bundle in your pack or duffle bag. Long-
We get a
CLUSIVE ANCHOR THAT WORKS!
-L.O.
wearing Expedition Nylon fabric. Large
zipper-closing pockets have separate
X
lot of
At Retailers Nationwide.
handwarmer pockets underneath. Tun-
TRIUS PRODUCTS, INC.
extras into
nelled drawstring for snug, weatherproof
fit. Sizes: Men's 36(fits most women), 39,
Box 25, CLEVES, OHIO 45002
this neat,
42, 45, 48. Colors: Red, Winter Blue.
0017 Snowline Jacket, $39.95 postpaid.
compact package
Order today! Money-back guarantee!
MODEL 3 "STORM QUEEN"
YARDS
SCOPE
CAPS
18
96
Like subtle improvements
Enclosed is my check or money order for
$
(Add sales tax where appli-
in lens design to get extra
cable.) Please RUSH my 0017 Jacket.
brilliance, clarity and image
Size
Color
MODEL SHOWN
Original full caps, $2.95. Model "Flip-Off" end
contrast for an important extra few
Name
caps, $2 95. Model "Flip-Off" with rings, $3.45.
Write for free circular.
"STORM KING"
K&C
minutes better vision at dawn or
Address
City
SCOPE CAPS
dusk
the way we make the
State
Zip
Hinged to your scope.
through
adjustments smoother and more
Send me FREE your color catalog of
No
distortion,
Watch
Headstamp of 7 mm. Mauser cartridge
over 1000 exciting outdoor products.
terproof crystal lenses. type,
shat-
consistently accurate, with an almost
your
lens
you
produced by Keller & Co.
your
thumb
Kings.
unbelievable degree of close
from
Eddie Bauer
from scope cuts $3.45 pair. Postpaid. and State make,
tolerance in manufacture
the
extra
NEW 'FUSIL FOR MUZZLE LOADERS-
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beefing-up to take the brutal pounding
$9.95 Postpaid.
ANDERSON, 1203 Broadway, Yakima, Wash. 98902
of the big magnums, year after year.
Dept. ARP
Seattle, Wash. 98124
T74 frangible cartridge (I.) shown here
FINEST KNIVES FOR
with M22 frangible cartridge, can be
Or the extra care and pride in
SERVICE THAT COUNTS
identified by its gray bullet with tan tip
assembly by skilled craftsmen
the
DeLuxe POWDER HORN Kit
and green band.
Handpolished horn, ta-
thorough sealing against fogging and
pered stopper, cus-
tom fitted plug.
Complete $8.95.
T74 Frangible Ball Cartridge
the stringent testing of each scope
For free brochure
Model A-8"
Survival Knife
to meet the high standards we set,
write:
Popular with service men in
I have an odd .30-'06 cartridge that I
MURSCH HORN PRODUCTS
Korea and Vietnam. Top edge sharpened 5" from tip.
cannot identify. The brass case is head-
to be sure your Leupold won't let you
Double brass guard. Takes rugged abuse yet always
7245 Bandera Rd. A.R., San Antonio, Tex. 78228
dependable.
$48.00
stamped "FA 45" and the gray plastic bul-
down when the weather gets rough
let is similar in size and construction to the
QUALITY BARRELS
ACCURACY
Model L: Hunter's Bowie.
M22 frangible bullet. The bullet has a tan
You'll see this special concern with
GUARANTEED
Finest Old West features
All bolt actions barreled using Douglas blanks. All cali-
incorporated in today's design. Sharpened 2" back
tip and a green band. Can you identify this
quality even in little details, like the way the
from tip on top edge. 6" blade
$38.00
cartridge?
bers, standard and and BEST PRICES LITERATURE.
Write for beautifully Illustrated catalog. Send 50¢
Saucer-shaped powder from a 7 mm. Mau-
WALTER c. STRUTZ
Answer: You have the T74 frangible
sections meet, square and neat
3230 Sunnyside Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513
-refundable with first purchase.
ser cartridge produced by Keller & Co.
THE BONE KNIFE CO. INC. Dept. c
bullet cartridge loaded by Frankford Ar-
the sleek, rich good looks
and
the
806 Avenue J., Lubbock, Texas 79401
senal in 1945. After the standardization of
Limited Offer Only
00
famous Leupold "Golden Ring
that's
Keller & Co. Cartridge
the cal. .30 frangible ball M22 cartridge in
Dog
Enjoy the latest issue of HUNT DOG
April 1945, difficulty was encountered with
the crowning touch!
Magazine. (The monthly authority on
Please identify a 7x57 mm. Mauser
Sporting Dog Breeds) Plus this colorful
ACCURIZE with ACRAGLAS
velocities exceeding specifications by as
American Heritage
cartridge marked "K&C. X 1896". The
much as 250 f.p.s. This occurred because
"Right Bear Arms"
LOOK FOR THE SCOPE WITH
SHOUL PATCH
Tightens Your Groups-
round-nose bullet of this cartridge has a
the SR 4759 powder used in the M22
Sold Nationally
Used & Old by for Beginners Total Wood to Metal Contact
Eliminates Walk from Wandering New Stocks
Jobs
full metal jacket. There are twin flash-
for $1.29 each
loading changed its moisture content during
TOTAL
EASY TO HANDLE NO SHRINK BEDDING COMPOUND
holes in the cartridge case, and the powder
storage, affecting ballistics of the round.
Per 2 Gun Kit, $3.50. Postpaid in U.S. only. Ship. wt. lb.
YOURS FOR
Work was undertaken at Frankford
ONLY
Order by Mail Today!
on one side like a saucer. What was the
Arsenal to correct this problem by using a
Leupold
*
*
YOUR DEALERS OR
VALUE
consists of circular grains which are dished
Brownell's Inc. Montezuma, lowa 50171
purpose of this peculiar powder shape?
different propellant. Du Pont SR 4990 was
Name
Answer: The description fits a 7 mm.
found to give excellent results and the car-
THE GOLDEN RING
Address
DANGER
ALUMINUM "POSTED" SIGNS
Mauser military cartridge with 173-gr. bul-
tridge loaded with this powder was desig-
A Better Way of Looking at Things
City/State
KEEP OUT
For Sportsmen's Clubs, Farms, Landowners.
styles.
Permane
Inexpensive.
let, and "K & C." in the marking stands
nated T74.
RIFLE
FREE SAMPLE AND LITERATURE.
Zip Code
RANGE
JOHN VOSS
for Keller & Co., the Austrian firm that
The T74 frangible cartridge was as-
HUNTING DOG, Box 33E, Dept. 83, Greenfield, O.
Department ARS, Farley Lane, Manlius,
New York 13104 Telephone
produced the round. This firm was taken
sembled with the 108-gr. 50% lead dust-
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., P.O. Box 688, Beaverton, Oregon 97005
102
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
103
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
DOPE BAG
continued
TASCO SCOPE
50% bakelite bullet used in the M22 frangi-
the
$600,000
ble cartridge. A comparison of velocities
SALE
and pressures shows the following:
Velocity at
M22
T74
In My Experience
rugged
VARIABLES-TASCO
FIXED POWER-TASCO
35 ft.
1360±30 f.p.s. 1318±8.5 f.p.s.
Pressure 3,000-6,000 p.s.i. 18,600 p.s.i.
Model
Description
Reg. Our Price
Model
Description
Reg. Our Price
American a wallop at a tender price. 800
622A
3-9X32 CH
49.95
21.95
658W
2.75X40 30/30
49.95
16.95
Although T74 velocities were stable un-
Binding The American Rifleman
Stockton, Calif. 95201. Free when re-
623A
3-9X32 Post
21.95
607W
4X20
39.95
16.95
with choice. Our Model series in its
49.95
624W
3-9X32 30/30 Omni
69.95
36.95
29.95
13.95
der all conditions, chamber pressures were
quested with an order is their booklet
660W
4X32 CH
620W
3-9X40
CH
59.95
25.95
Baker, W. Va.
Take your 243 or .22/250 cal. is to tops choose
661A
4X32 Post
29.95
13.95
considerably higher. This necessitated fur-
Bookcraft, which explains the binding
621W
3-9X40 Post
59.95
25.95
667W
4X32 30/30 Omniview
59.95
18.95
3-9X40 30/30
59.95
25.95
643W
4X40 30/30
39.95
15.95
ther change of the T9E3 machine gun
Editor:
627W
method.
in 308, Fourteen variations Our
628V
3-9X40 30/30 Omni
99.95
69.95
703WF 10X40 30/30 Obj. Focus
74.95
21.95
which had been modified originally to com-
Back issues of The American Rifleman
Clamp six issues of the magazine in the
field. from $115.40 to $150.30.
616WF 4-12X40 CH Obj. Foc.
79.95
31.95
704WF
12X40 30/30 Focus
74.95
25.95
636W
6X20 30/30 7/8"22
pensate for the lower chamber pressure of
are a valuable reference. However, loose
13.95
6.25
press so back edges extend about 3/8" be-
priced 810A, introduced last most year, ver- is
M22 ammunition.
magazines are difficult to store and may be
DAYLITE BRAND SCOPES
yond the edge of the press. Saw six slanting
Model for the world's .30/06.
SUPERB QUALITY
TARGET SCOPES-TASCO
On April 23, 1945, Frankford Arsenal
damaged or lost. These difficulties can be
cuts about 3/16" deep to form three dove-
was directed to assemble a lot of 165,000
minimized by binding the magazines into
chambered cartridge; the famous we've
270
4X32 CH
29.95
14.50
tails in the magazine backs (see illustration).
29.95
705
6X-18X40 CH
119.95
52.50
rounds of T74 frangible ammunition and to
attractive volumes. Binding is simple and
satile $127.95. And, this year, Rem.
271
4X32 Post
14.50
272
3-9X32 CH
11 LENS
49.95
15.95
706
42.50
Fill the cuts with glue. Start a 6-ft. strand
12X40 CH
99.95
inexpensive.
Price the popular 7m/m
273
3-9X32 Post
SYSTEM
49.95
15.95
707
16X40 CH
99.95
42.50
modify several T9E3 machine guns for use
of thread in the first cut and wind it
GREATER BRIGHTNESS
708
20X40 CH
99.95
42.50
in tests to be held at Aberdeen Proving
All that is needed is a hacksaw, a press,
added to the line at $154.95; with
around the first dovetail. Come out through
709
24X40 CH
99.95
42.50
Ground. The nomenclature Cartridge, Ball,
bookbinders' thread or fishing line, white
Magnum than 20 bucks more 4x
the first cut, bring the thread down to the
TASCO PISTOL SCOPE Reg. Our Price
Frangible, Cal. .30 T74 was assigned to the
glue (Elmer's or Magic-Mend), and case
fourth cut and wind the second dovetail.
less shot in at the factory. of
#750 1.75X18mm CH
29.95
13.95
SPOTTING SCOPES-TASCO
new loading. To provide positive identifica-
binders. To make the press, drill two holes
Continue in this manner, back and forth,
Scope Send for your free copy and
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
8TOZ-S 20-60X /Tripod
79.95
34.95
tion, the bullet tips of T74 ammunition
13" apart through two boards. Insert two
using up the remainder of the thread.
Mossberg catalog
21
20X w/8" Tripod
19.95
7.00
-TASCO
were painted tan with a green band.
1/2" bolts with wing nuts.
Apply a coat of glue to the entire back of
Thread (55¢ per skein), Magic-Mend
the examine our complete line
On June 14, 1945, two modified T9E3
the volume and let it dry slightly before
Bridge Mount Base
$1.00
FREE CATALOG UPON REQUEST
($1.50 per 8 ozs.), and
of firearms; made with
Side Mount Base
1.00
machine guns and 50,000 rounds of T74
removing the volume from the press.
case binders ($7.10 per doz.) are available
traditional American
Pistol Scope Base
1.00
frangible ammunition were sent to Laredo
Open a case binder flat and put a piece
Target Bases
6.00
Side Mount
4.00
Army Air Field for evaluation by the
from Gaylord Bros., Inc., P.O. Drawer 61,
of waxed paper under each side flap of the
craftsmanship at a
Army Air Force Training Command. As
Syracuse, N. Y. 13201, or 29 Aurora St.,
Swing Mount
6.00
binding strip to catch excess glue. Apply a
price anyone can
Ring Mts.-Reg.-High-22
2.50/pr.
gunnery training was abruptly halted when
coat of glue to the binding strip. Insert the
afford.
YOU MUST SPECIFY MAKE, MODEL, AND CALIBER OF GUN
SHOCKPROOF FOGPROOF NITROGEN-FILLED
World War II ended, the T74 frangible
bound magazines so they are flush with the
SCOPE GUIDE COLLIMATOR #29
ALL "W" SCOPES-WATERPROOF
cartridge was neither standardized nor pro-
bottom of the case binder. Press the side
DESIGNED FOR USE ON TASCO RIFLE
duced for service use.-M.E.B.
flaps against the magazines. Remove excess
SCOPES ONLY.
SOUTHERN General
Please
glue quickly.
fits all calibers .22-.45.
5%
Provides the shooter with
Diversified,
Inc.
for
Close the binder and bump the back of
P.O. BOX 655 BISCAYNE ANNEX
handling,
the volume lightly on a flat surface. Allow
the capability to zero-in his
and
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33152
insurance
the volume to dry with the back down and
rifle without firing
a shot. $9.95 value
$5.00
Call Collect For
1-305-634-6979
the sides supported. Write the name, vol-
C.O.D. Orders (you pay COD Charges)
1-305-634-4504
ume, and date of the magazines on the
back of the bound volume with white ink.
JOHN V. MILLER, JR.
FOR A MAGNIFICENT
NEW
CALIBER CASE LENGTH GAUGE
47
GUN STOCK FINISH
Colt Auto.
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MADE IN
Mauser
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Down-filled Hunting Caps
Remington
Mauser
Krag
Springfield, Va.
Varminter
Sprinfield
Editor:
High Speed LINSEED OIL
One of the hunter's most important
264 Winchester
produces a mirror like
257 Weatherby
items of clothing is his cap. His headgear
HI-
finish or rich oil stain
270 Weatherby
Weatherby
Brass plug in receiver of Remington
should provide adequate weather protec-
LINSEED SPEED OIL
finish as desired. Easy
300
280
Weatherby
to apply, self- leveling,
Model 141 rifle.
tion and either camouflage or safety visi-
GUN STOCK
(Rem)
375 Magnum
dries quickly. For use
Win. (Imp)
375
bility.
on new or old stocks.
Rem.
(Mag)
FINISH
32
Remington
244 Rem. (Imp)
Plug In Rem. Rifle Receiver
In cold climates or regions where tem-
2 oz. jar. $1.39 pp
If
not
at
Dealer's,
order
direct.
$5.25
EACH
perature and wind may combine to create
Jet-Aer Corp.,Paterson,N. J. 07524
McKILLEN & HEYER, Inc.
My Remington Model 141 slide-action
severe wind-chill factors, an insulated cap
Box 627, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
rifle, which fires the .35 Remington car-
is best. For serviceability, a hunter's cap
tridge, has a circular brass plug in the left
should be water-resistant, comfortable,
BARREL
side of the receiver. The plug appears to
and easy to pack. Down-filled caps now
SHAVE WITH
YOUR KNIFE
JUDD'S
BAND
$7.00
be a cartridge head and is marked "REM-
on the market do a creditable job of
Ppd.
SWIVEL
UMC 35 REM". What is its purpose?
meeting these requirements.
Razor Edge sharpener at-
Answer: According to Remington, the
Some down-filled caps are made with
taches to the back of any
Rifle and Shotgun Sizes
JUDD
brass plug is a replica of a cartridge head. Its
tightly-woven nylon shells which shed
knife and assures perfect
angle and control. An actual
.655-700-730-785"
chief purpose was to plug a locating hole.
water, yet permit evaporation of perspira-
shaving edge is guaranteed. Kit includes two
2X6 custom hones. $14.85. As seen at NRA
.828-859-875-980"
During production, this locating hole and
tion. This nylon fabric is tear-resistant and
Give make, model, cal., Bow or
the takedown screw hole were placed over
easy to clean.
Annual meeting at Portland, Ore. Add $1 for
postage & handling. No. C.O.D. Wis res. 4%.
11/4" Dealers & Jobbers Invited
PATENTED
locating pins in the fixtures of the milling
Down, a fluffy, resilient substance har-
RAZOR EDGE
Box 203-A, Butler, Wisconsin 53007
PHIL
JUDD
Inc.
83 E. PARK
machines used in manufacturing the re-
vested by hand from waterfowl, is the
Butte, Mt. 59701
ceiver. Other purposes of the plug were to
lightest, most efficient insulating material
identify the caliber of the rifle and to serve
for outdoor clothing. Down-insulated caps
WILD LIFE
KNI
as a gas relief plug. A hole of about the
provide excellent protection from cold in
MAKE
A
diameter of a large rifle primer extends
the field and also in camp where they
XMAS CARDS
through the middle of the plug and allows
may be worn as nightcaps in sleeping
BLADES & FITTINGS
FREE
gas from a punctured primer or ruptured
bags.
Write for FREE sample
CATALOG
and Brochure
cartridge to escape.
When packed, down garments compress
INDIAN RIDGE TRADERS
Mossberg Connecticut 06473
TRAIL WEST CARDS
A brass plug was featured also in the
to a volume barely exceeding the space
P.O. Box 1483, Dept. R
12 ELMWOOD AVE.
P.O. BOX X-50
Remington Model 14 slide-action rifle
required for the shell alone. When un-
Great Falls, Montana 59401
WELLAND, ONTARIO
FERNDALE, MICH. 48220
which preceded the Model 141.-L.O.
packed, down readily springs back to its
104
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
105
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
DOPE BAG continued
The Mysterious and Magnificent
The greatest advance in pocket knives
original fluffiness which is the secret of its
Later, I picked up the burst primer tube
insulating properties.
a few feet away from the bench. From its
KROPATSCHEK
These caps are available in camouflage
appearance, about half the primers had
and neutral colors for duck blind use and
M-1886 & M-1886/91
exploded. The tube was ruptured for half
for hunting activities where low visibility
its length and bent double. Battery cups,
Rifles & Carbines
is desirable and safe. In the woods, how-
primer cups, and anvils were scattered all
Caliber 8X60R
ever, there is only one color to consider-
over the floor.
hunter safety orange.
When primers are stacked head-to-tail
Visibility of this iridescent color was
in a primer feed tube, the potential for an
demonstrated dramatically to me last fall
explosion is increased. If one primer deto-
while hunting in Virginia's Blue Ridge
nates, many or perhaps all of the adjacent
M-1886 Rifles
Mountains. My companion was wearing
$29.50
primers will also fire.
M-1886 Carbines
$34.50
blue overalls, a red-and-black checkered
In 22 years of reloading this was the
M-1886/91 Rifles
$29.50
M-1886/91 Carbines
woolen jacket, and a safety orange cap.
$34.50
first incident I have had that could have
MATCHED SET: One rifle and one carbine: $59.50
As I waited in camp for him at twilight,
caused serious injury. Reviewing the event,
the pair. Stipulate models desired.
I could see his approach from a ridge
I must admit that carelessness on my part
MATCHED SET: All four models: $117.50.
line a mile away, although he was totally
was the cause. Filled primer tubes were
Matching Bayonet & Scabbard: Only $4.95 when
invisible in the fading light except for that
sold with guns. Sold Separately: $6.95.
since the Buck steel blade
always left lying on the reloading bench
Seldom seen, frequently talked about, always sought
orange hat which bobbed up and down
where they could easily be knocked to the
after the elusive and revolutionary Portuguese
Hunt-fish from your own
Kropatschek bolt-action rifle featuring unique tubu-
When a man knows he's using blades of high-carbon
with his stride. Clearly, the visibility of
floor. But no more!
lar magazine and feeding system. Manufactured by
Steyr of Austria. Ultra-fine workmanship and finish.
Buck steel, he tends to get a little rough on a pocket
safety orange is especially important dur-
Following this incident, I made horizon-
For shooters and collectors alike. Condition NRA Good.
land in the great Pacific
NRA Very Good, specially selected, $5.00 extra.
knife. That's why our new line of hand-crafted pocket
ing times of poor visibility.
tal racks for the primer tubes above my
Ammunition not available.
knives features an important engineering breakthrough: a
My own down-filled orange cap has
loading bench. These racks provide posi-
Order yours today DIRECT! These rifles and
carbines are exempt under Federal Government regu-
tough stainless steel pivot pin and bolster that won't rust,
Northwest for as
insulated ear flaps and a baseball cap-
tive support and are spaced several inches
lations and may move freely in State commerce:
corrode, loosen or break. Under years of tough
but please include statement that you are over 21
style bill. These are two worthwhile fea-
apart.
years of age and that there are no local restrictions
treatment, the rugged handle will hold its blades as
against purchasing such items.
well as the famous Buck steel blades hold an edge.
tures, but each required some alteration
I always wear corrective shooting glasses
little as $1550!
Another chapter in Buck's world-renowned heritage of
to suit my needs.
with high-impact plastic safety lenses when
FFL Dealers: Write for Bargain Lists on
quality pocket knives to last a lifetime.
While the flaps can be pulled down for
shooting and reloading. While no primer
Surplus Military Firearms and Ammo.
See the complete line of pocket knives and
added warmth or folded up for ventila-
fragments struck the lenses, the one that
CENTURY ARMS, INC. Dept. AR
Start buying your own recreation land
now in the primitive areas of Montana,
hunting knives now at your dealer. Write for
a free copy of Knife Know-How. Buck
tion, their shortcoming was shoelace-type
cut my neck could just as easily have been
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
Idaho or Washington. Every tract with
Knives, 1717 North Magnolia
chin ties which were impossible to tie or
directed toward an eye. With all the primer
growing timber in the heart of country
Avenue, El Cajon, Calif. 92022.
untie while wearing gloves. My solution
components flying about, the only surprise
to this deficiency was a leather slide with
was that I was hit only once. Effective eye
CASE-GARD'50
rich in wild life. Mountain, stream, view
sites available in 5 to 40 acre tracts. Low
BUCK KNIVES
four holes to accommodate the strings.
protection is just as important to the re-
down payment; terms less than bank rates.
Now I can slide the leather up or down
loader as strict adherence to reliable re-
Guaranteed road access, warranty deed,
the strings, adjusting the chin straps
loading data.
50 ROUND
title insurance. Enjoy America's vanishing
famous for holding an edge.
quickly and easily even while wearing
This incident left an indelible impres-
CAPACITY
wilderness now keep it for retirement
heavy mittens.
sion. With the careful handling I now give
AMMO
or investment. Come in person or use the
The major function of a cap's bill is
BOXES
NO. 225
my primers, I'm confident I'll experience
attached coupon. The sooner you act, the
FLAIG'S FOR THE FINEST
to shade the hunter's eyes from sunlight
no similar incident in the future.
sooner we can fulfill your request ahead
Angelo Gun hanger
of others who also are interested in un-
and glare. Unfortunately, the manufac-
SCOT HETER
crowded land.
turer lined the underside of my cap's bill
THIN TURKISH CIRCASSIAN WALNUT
Shotgun blanks 2" to 21/8" thick (worth up to
with the high-visibility orange material
Over 82,000 acres bought by satis-
$30-10 years dried) Limited
Only $12
$3.95
used for the rest of the cap. The result
fied purchasers in the past 10 years
HIMALAYAN WALNUT
was severe glare which disturbed my
Free-Floating Barrel
from this pioneer land company.
Oversize
rifle
blanks
21/2"
thick
$20
to
$75
vision. The solution was a piece of non-
Precision
PENNSYLVANIA WALNUT
glare green cloth in the shape of the bill
Kings, Ill.
molded poly-
Editor:
Cover hinge
Oversize rifle blanks, fancy burl grade, $35 to $50.
sewn to the underside of the visor.
Living in a sometimes dry, sometimes
1-million
(Standard grades from $10 up). Rare shotgun blanks
IN CAMP
IN THE CLOSET
Down-filled hunting caps are not cheap,
100%
NEW CONCEPT
humid area, I fought the problem of im-
openings.
sizes
-21/2" both sides. Up to $35.
made in
PLASTIC COVER INCLUDED
but the comfort and protection they pro-
all calibers.
pact change in my bolt-action hunting rifles
U.S.A.
ENDS PLASTISOL COATED
DOUGLAS BARRELS
ATTRACTIVE GIFT PACKAGE
vide easily justify their cost.
for several years before I found a satis-
In-The-White
NATIONALLY ADVERTISED
JIM COWGILL
Rifle $1.95 ea.
MTM
factory cure for it.
ZIP
(Each unit headspaced and test-fired)
BRONZE BLACK FINISH
Pistol $1.25 ea.
AT YOUR SPORTING GOODS DEALER
First I free-float the barrel, as it is not
Molded Products Co.
Supply and fit Douglas Barrels to customer's
See dealer first.
5680 Webster Street
action. 22" 24", 26" Standard caliber, $41.00.
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possible to maintain a constant day-to-day
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Dayton, Ohio 45414
Magnum calibers, $49.00. Premium barrel $4.50
zero with the fore-end pushing the barrel
more. Target weight $5.00 more. Polish and re-
ngelo
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Primer Tube Explosion
this way and that as the humidity and tem-
blue barrel only, $10.00, or complete unit only,
$20.00. MAY BE SHIPPED THROUGH THE MAILS.
BOX 984
SAN
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TEXAS
76901
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perature change. I have observed as much
Hard-to-Find
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as 1/16" movement in a fore-end from the
NEW COLOR CATALOG #72 OUT NOW
Editor:
dryness of winter to the humidity of sum-
Expanded 1973 Catalog. Contains
Only $1 Refunded with your first order.
Primer feed tubes must be handled care-
unique collection of tools rarely found
DETROIT APPROVED PICKUP TANKS
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COMPLETE LIST FREE
Polyethylene used for original
equipment
fully when filled and an incident I ex-
Since the fore-end in a properly free-
items to make projects easier. All
liary tanks saddle now tanks for
aux-
finest quality Money-back guarantee.
perienced underscores this vividly.
LUGER BARRELS
SEMI-OCTAGON
floated barrel rifle cannot influence the
Send 50c for year sub. (4 issues)
metal
I
pletely
hidden,
work
I have four primer feed tubes for my
Brookstone Co. 10228 Brookstone Bldg.
Please send free lists of sites, maps and
BOEHLER STEEL
RIFLE BARRELS
necessary
Simple
installation
point of impact, all that's left to consider
Peterborough, N.H. 03458
Semi-octagon ribbed
transfer from Truck
progressive shotshell reloader, each of
"In-the-white", 4"-$8,
another
is the way the action is bedded and secured
Rush this coupon
Boehler steel barrels.
tanks
which holds 100 primers. I formerly filled
6"-$10, 8"-$12. Fitted
short time
Chambering for 60
in the stock. So I bed the action in the
valve.
to receiver and head-
Dept.
AR10
calibers. Standard cal.
hose. complete.
all four and laid the loaded tubes on my
stock as true as possible to insure that it
We'll train you in your spare
complete information.
spaced. Only $6 more.
$75, .45 cal. $90.00
Recreational
Waco,
Blue receiver and bar-
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is not sprung or bent. I tighten the guard
time for an exciting
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occasion I had just finished loading the
third tube when I inadvertently knocked
screws firmly and evenly.
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After a shooting session, I release the
FREE kit shows how to qualify during
"ON THE HILL"
A Hard CHROME Bore
one of the filled tubes off the bench.
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stock screws about 1/8 th turn to remove
off duty hours for exciting outdoor
The loaded tube hit the concrete floor
career. Approved for GI's and Vets.
FLAIG'S
Give your gun the ultimate in accuracy, velocity,
some of the tension on them. When ready
Write National School of Conserva-
and shot patterns for lifetime. Any single barreled
vertically and exploded. The magnitude of
gun double $30.00, plus return postage.
to shoot again, I retighten the screws to
tion, 1129 20th St., N.W., Wash-
the blast left my ears ringing for hours
ington, D.C. 20036, Dept. 41060
REFORESTATION
BLACK CHROME
approximately the same tension as before.
inc.
afterward. A primer fragment propelled by
"The Electroplated Gun Blue"
I have followed this procedure for at
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THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
106
OCTOBER 1972
107
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
At the end of these tracks
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That's what buying a scope is all about.
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I have read many comments decrying
Test firing with these gas-checked bul-
of time, I've been pretty much spoiled.
exception was a flat-crowned Winchester
FREE
free-floating barrels, but to me any slight
lets produced the best regulation with 24-
Of course, the humidity reaches high
Model 52 target rifle from which I had
OUR
loss of accuracy is more than compensated
grs. IMR 4227. At 50 yds., the group
levels briefly during the normal course of
wiped the fingerprints and residue from
for by maintenance of a constant point of
WAIT-LIST
WHOLESALE
measured 1.25". Accuracy continued fair
the two-o'clock thunderstorms common
around the muzzle. Rust had attacked the
impact for long periods of time.
even up to the 30-gr. level. These results
here on the east slope of the Rockies, but
BAG
CATALOG
Z. L. ALTENBURG
seem very reasonable for reduced loads in
unblued muzzle and eaten away about
it quickly drops back to the norm of 20-
0.01" off one land. A recrowning job will
IS
an open-sighted side-by-side double rifle.
30%. In my experience, this brief ex-
RALPH S. BAARSLAG
correct this, as all blued portions are in
posure has never been a problem with my
BETTER!
DEALERS
good condition.
firearms.
WITH
ONLY
I noted that loading dies used with lu-
Altered Sizing Die
Recently, though, the nationwide heavy
bricant (sizers) had not a speck of rust
GENUINE
rainstorms have educated me. I keep my
inside, whereas those used without lubri-
LEATHER
Central location
Tacoma, Wash.
Climate And Gun Care
show firearms locked in a display cabinet
Editor:
cant had a thin coat of rust in the reamed
TRIM!
for Faster Service
Since 1889
In my German 9.3x74R double rifle,
Boulder, Colo.
in the den. These are kept thoroughly
portions.
cleaned and oiled, and the cabinet is air-
LEADING BRANDS OF GUNS Remington,
reduced loads with the Lyman 245-gr.
Editor:
Of those guns which were wiped, even
While it is standard procedure to clean
tight. My working guns, however, are
Winchester, Savage, Stevens, Fox, Marlin,
#366408 bullet, IMR 4227 powder, and a
with a dry rag, no rust showed on the
Springfield, Beretta, Garcia, Smith & Wesson,
guns thoroughly for storage, many of us
hung on hardwood pegs in the rafters of
.25 gr. kapok filler, gave progressively
blued portions. Apparently, the mere act
BOB LEE'S WORLD FAMOUS
A4
Firearms, Int., Ruger, Anschutz.
in arid areas of the country tend to neg-
the basement where my reloading bench
smaller groups with powder charges in-
of wiping removes or spreads most cor-
BRITISH CARRYALL
lect cleaning and preserving those that we
and shop are located. After pumping out
creasing towards 20 grs. However, each
rosive materials so that the guns are safe.
RELOADING EQUIPMENT Tools: R.C.B.S.,
use daily. Apart from an occasional wipe
10" of water that had accumulated during
A Classic In Its Own Time
Bair, M.E.C., Lee, Lyman. Powder: Alcan,
barrel shot to its own point of impact.
Bright portions, if they have not been
Hercules, DuPont, Hodgdon. Primers: Alcan,
with perhaps a silicone cloth to remove
the last storm, I forgot about the guns.
THE EVERYTHING BAG FOR
Powder charges heavier than 20 grs. gave
oiled recently, are in as much danger as
EVERYONE
Winchester, Cascade, Remington. Accessories:
fingerprints and dust, oft-used knockabout
They were high and dry, I thought, the
Dies, Powder Measures, Scales, Reamers, etc.
more random scattering of right and left
unwiped blued areas. In general, I have
guns go without much attention. The com-
water never having touched them. I in-
Hunters, shooters, photographers, fisher-
Bullets: Sierra, Hornady, Speer, Remington,
shots, and accuracy was insufficient for the
found my experiences confirmed by other
stalled a large fan to circulate air to facil-
men, campers, doctors, yachtmen, trav-
Super-Vel, Nosler, Winchester-Western.
small game-plinking load I needed. I con-
bination of modern non-corrosive ammu-
shooters I checked with after the rain-
elers, pilots, artists and models have
cluded that the bullet bases were melting
nition and low humidity hereabouts has
itate drying the concrete floor, several
storm,
found it the most versatile carryall ever!
HUNTING ACCESSORIES - Scopes: Weaver,
Redfield, Leupold. Boots: 2 leading brands.
as a result of the charges used.
permitted me to do this for years.
books, and other items. However, I had
I learned a valuable, if expensive, les-
3 zippered compartments, big back
Game Calls: 30 different kinds. Knives:
It would appear from published data
forgotten that while drying out, the hu-
In response to the article, "Forming Gas
son. I used to read ads for various pre-
pocket, adjustable shoulder strap, remov-
Schrade, Imperial, Kutmaster, Western. Hunt-
ing Clothes: Red Head, Schoellkopf.
that a relative humidity of at least 50%
midity would be higher than normal de-
able waist strap for steady, one-shoulder
Checks For Plain-Base Bullets," which ap-
servatives with a slight smugness and felt
peared in the April, 1971, issue of The
spite the exhaust fan. Within two days,
carrying, plus washable snap-out liner.
is required for the hygroscopic salts from
the place was dry as snake rattles, but I
secure about all those rusting problems
Meticulously detailed and trimmed with
AMMUNITION Our stocks include Rem-
American Rifleman, I had a machinist
perspiration, corrosive priming mix, and
that other people in moist climates often
fine genuine leather. Roomy 16½"x 11"x
ington, Western, Super-Vel, Winchester, Norma,
modify my Lyman .366" bullet sizing-
other sources to cause much trouble on
had problems. Four guns required rebar-
C.C.I.
have. But I now wipe every gun I use
reling and rebluing, while six needed blu-
INC.
6". All fabrics are waterproof. Perfect
lubricating die by cutting a recess in it
guns and related equipment such as load-
flight bag.
Please include certified copy
ing. All unchromed and unblued reload-
with something, even if it's only a piece
of your F.F.L. certificate with
.020" deep and .510" wide. Inside edge of
ing dies and steel cleaning rods.
of toilet tissue, before laying it down. If
New Suntan Duck.- #6006-$49.50
first gun and ammo order to US.
the recess was radiused gently.
Although newcomers sometimes find
ing dies had rust spots on the outside, and
the gun has fired jacketed bullets, I run a
Add $1.50 on Mail Orders N.Y. Res. Add Tax
Using 002" brass shim stock punched
the unaccustomed dryness a problem in
two seating dies needed replacing. I noted
lightly-oiled patch down the bore.
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J. T. LLOYD CO.
in .5" disks, I was able to gas check the
that it affects them physically, I have al-
that bores of all my .22 and .38 Special
While gun care is unquestionably easier
COLOR-FILLED 116-PAGE CATALOG
Lyman #366408 bullet in this modified
ways considered it a boon to my gun col-
guns in which lubricated bullets were fired
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die without difficulty. The gas checks were
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lection. Except for a through cleaning
were in good condition, but bores in which
when I plan to store a gun for any length
can be virtually forgotten.
HUNTING WORLD
well centered, and did not tear.
jacketed bullets were fired were not. The
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RICHARD LOESCH
108
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
109
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
SUPER MUZZLE LOADING SHOTGUN SELECTION
DOPE BAG
continued
IDEAL FOR
BLACK POWDER SHOTGUNNING
GROWING
SPORT
double may be too open for some phases
AMERICA'S
FASTEST
PRIMITIVE WEAPONS
Me And My Twenty
of dove hunting, these chokes are ideal for
pocketable
SEASON
NEW PERCUSSION DOUBLES
bobwhite. Quail flush close and fast, and
The double barreled model is made in India with Australian manu-
Weatherford, Tex.
the hunter needs all the pellet count and
factured steel barrels to our demanding specifications with rabbit ear
Editor:
spread that is consistent with pattern uni-
hammers and tasteful checkered classic stock. A rugged dependable
double destined to give years of shooting pleasure to its lucky owner.
Throughout many years of shotgun
powerful
formity. Also, pellet count is more impor-
Price $95.00. Proof tested, 12 gauge only.
shooting, I've used various makes of pumps
tant to the average shooter than a slight
and doubles in 12-ga. And through nu-
gain in velocity. For this reason, I use
merous seasons of bird and waterfowl
NEW PERCUSSION SHOTGUNS
No. 9 or No. 8 shot, resorting to high
Trinovid
hunting, I swore by a Winchester Model 97
New single barrel percussion shotguns available with or without pistol
velocity No. 7½'s only late in the season
grips. 12 gauge only. Stock is richly grained with hand checkering.
equipped with a Cutts Compensator. But
when harried bobwhite flush farther from
New. Price $65.00.
former attachments were forgotten when I
the gun.
acquired a Browning Superposed 20-ga.
The most consistent patterns I have ob-
For more than a decade now I've lived
tained (comparatively) in the 20-ga. were
ENFIELD 2-BAND 12-GAUGE RIOT GUN
with this shotgun. Each succeeding season
Made in India at the Indian Ordnance factory. All guns resemble new
with 7/8 oz. of No. 8 shot. This handload
strengthens the attachment. Since its ac-
condition. Price $85.00.
was deadly on close-range bobwhite when
Compact TRINOVID casts
quisition I've purchased only one shotgun
I pointed correctly.
off the shadow of "binoc-
and that was because I was in Madrid,
Even on Gambel's quail-for which
ular bulk." But don't be
Spain, and couldn't resist a 12-ga. double
at the going price.
many hunters prefer the 12-ga.-my 20
fooled by its stylishly slim
proved adequate at close to moderate
appearance. Optically su-
INDIAN BENGAL LANCER 20-GAUGE RIOT GUN COMPLETE WITH
My 20-ga. is a standard model with
SADDLE-RINGS AND SWIVEL RAMROD
ranges. Although these desert quail report-
perb, with a unique roof
These percussion carbines were manufactured in India at the Indian
261/2" barrels bored improved cylinder
and modified. The list price on this model
edly are tough, they fall when properly hit.
prism, TRINOVID provides
Ordnance Factory. Price $95.00 each.
The IC and modified barrels were satis-
unexcelled brilliance and
has substantially increased since my pur-
ORIGINAL MATCHLOCKS FROM INDIA
chase, and perhaps that's another reason
factory if I didn't try to stretch the range.
clarity. Rugged, too. It is
Quite a few hunters, however, use modi-
shockproof, weatherproof,
Original Indian Matchlock Rifles. In NRA good condition. All Matchlocks at least 100 years old and a valu-
why I cherish it. Whether it's quail, doves,
able addition to any collection. Less than the price of replica. Only
fied and full choke borings.
dustproof, water-resistant,
$95.00
each.
FREE LYMAN POWDER FLASK WITH
ducks, or rabbits, the gun performs effi-
During the early part of the Arizona
-and pocketable.
EVERY GUN PURCHASE! $15.00 VALUE
ciently-and I never blame it when I miss.
This 20-ga. is light, quick-pointing, and
November season, the desert quail are not
Ask your franchised Leitz
$1.00
WORLD'S LARGEST BLACK POWDER
SO skittish, allowing a closer approach be-
binocular dealer about
a pleasure to carry during long hikes. It
patterns selected factory and handloads
fore they flush. At this time I use 7/8 oz.
TRINOVID. Trim, light-
BOOK
No. 8's in the IC barrel and 1 oz. of No.
weight, handsome, and
CATALOG
&
REFERENCE
well; and it's deadly on close-flushing bob-
7½'s in the modified barrel. But in the
available in six models.
white with 7/8-OZ. field loads of No. 8 shot.
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For waterhole shooting and flushing of
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adequate. Obviously, it is not a flyway
puts me within 20-ga. range. If I'm sitting
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Range estimation
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markers are fair game for the 20-ga.
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When flushing doves on feeding grounds,
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I estimate range by apparent size and
Just as in inconsiderate dove shooting,
original blue.
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markings of the birds. Unless the doves
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Secrets of higher scoring from
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range-even when using a 12-ga. Magnum.
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line drawings of self-loading guns - each
It's often been said that hits lead to hits
illustrated guide to better shoot-
O. BOX 3545 Chula California 92011
35 yds. a flying dove looks like a large
with its national origin, weight, caliber,
and misses precipitate misses; hence the
ing, by two-time Olympic target-
target-which it isn't-but the 20-ga. will
importance of shooting within that range
rifle champ, Gary L. Anderson.
length, magazine length, history and retail
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CLOCKS
For close-range waterhole and dove
er's ability. The 20-ga. user is more apt
trol, using the sling, bone sup-
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feeding area shooting, I frequently use
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Now at big savings:
Send just $1 for plans
7/8 oz. of No. 8's in the IC barrel and 1 oz.
the wielder of a bigger bore or a magnum
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firing, hitting where you aim,
No. 7½'s in the modified barrel. I've used
choice of: (A) Grand-
father (B) Steeple (C)
both handloads and factory loads in these
High velocity 6's, both factory and hand-
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adapting shooting secrets to the
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Visit our showroom and see America's finest
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formity of pattern at 30-40 yds. and wild-
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ness of the doves.
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Hunting bobwhite with or without a dog,
my pointing-not the gauge or the load.
refunded
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On teal, gadwall, pintail, and scaup, the
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with first purchase.)
Dept. RIF-10, Osterville, Mass. 02655
the 20-ga. asserts its superiority. Bobwhite
630 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10020
20-ga. has done its job when I was equally
Please send me on approval a copy of
usually are flushed close to the gun, and
SHOULDER PATCHES
efficient.
MARKSMANSHIP. If not convinced that
Name
a good wingshot has sufficient time to drop
this book belongs permanently in my
CUSTOM EMBROIDERED-A sizes, shapes
and colors. Minimum order, more, of
one design. Write for Quotation. Send sam-
a double before the quail are out of range.
With No. 6 loads, 1 oz., at 40 yds. my
LEARN CRIMINAL
home, may return it within 10 days
Address
ple sketch. Specify size of colors
gun patterns near the top of respective
and owe nothing. Otherwise, you will
Quality at low prices. Catalog $1 pp.
I think bobwhite are more vulnerable to
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bill me for $4.95, plus mailing costs.
PATCHES BY SPRINGER'S
pellets than dove. Vital pellet placement
choke specifications for improved cylinder
Prepareat for
City
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and modified. And with current ammuni-
pay, security! We teach you at home in
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being the same, a bobwhite usually drops
spare time. Learn inger Printing, Fire-
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to the ground whereas a wounded dove
tion having protective shot collars, or cups,
arms Identification, Criminal Investiga-
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may fly outside the shooter's range of
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tion, Police Photography. Low cost;easy
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mailing costs. Same 10-day return privilege with
Although IC and modified barrels of a
The same load of 6's has performed
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and outdoorsmen your ad here will cover your best pros-
pects, at low cost.
Institute of Applied Science, 1920 Sunnyside, Dept 204A Chicago, III. 60640
110
OCTOBER 1972
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
111
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
DOPE BAG
continued
BOBCAT,
well on running cottontails and scamper-
Empty Chamber Safety
One good Smith & Wesson deserves another.
ing squirrels. Hunting these plentiful ani-
mals with the 20-ga. has been good con-
Florence, Fla.
Now, carry your Smith & Wesson in a Smith & Wesson. We make
ditioning for later bird and duck seasons.
Editor:
The bigger gauges, and/or jolting mag-
everything from holsters for hand guns to rifle cartridge belts to straps
A NEW CO2 BOLT ACTION PELLET RIFLE
In a recent issue of The American Rifl-
num loads, are fine for longer range shoot-
man I saw a suggestion to signal the un-
and slings. Each is handcrafted from carefully selected hides and fitted
ing. But the hunter who does a lot of walk-
loaded chamber in a single-action revolver
with top-notch U.S. -made hardware.
ing, and foregoes the long shots, will find
by placing colored enamel in the cylinder
a standard 20-ga. double a light, effective
bolt cut lying above it. As an alternative
And Smith & Wesson-Fiocchi Inc. makes center-fire cartridges from
and versatile gun. Its mild recoil permits
to this method, I would like to suggest
25 automatic to 357 magnum and high-performance shot shells in 12,
continuous shooting without shoulder dis-
another that is effective regardless of cali-
comfort or flinch reaction. Although the
ber or bolt cut-chamber relationship.
16, and 20 gauge ranging from light field to heavy waterfowl magnum
Browning Superposed happens to be my
After placing the hammer in the loading
loads, trap and skeet loads, and buckshot and Sabot-type slug deer loads.
own favorite, there are other fine doubles
notch, I load one chamber, skip one, and
available in a similar, or the same, price
Each cartridge is-made with the same attention S& W has shown in the
then load the remaining chambers. After
range.
the last round has been loaded, I close the
manufacture of handguns since 1852.
Smith & Wesson
A
If you are conscious of recoil, or sus-
loading gate without rotating the cylinder
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new bolt action CO2 air rifle that has
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the heft and feel of a real gun.
You may be surprised at its efficiency.
The BOBCAT features a man-sized walnut-
tion. Then, when the hammer is eased
colored wooden stock, fully contoured
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scope mounting. The sculptured butt plate
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precision rifled barrel has adjustable open sights.
Replacing Front Sights
Plated Shot
The CO2 chamber holds two 12.5 gram CO2 cartridges.
Ideal as training rifle for the beginning shooter,
Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
yet powerful enough to be used as a pest control device.
Lewiston, Idaho
Conforms to most youth competitive air gun shooting
Editor:
Editor:
requirements. Available in both 177 and .22 calibers.
Antique firearms such as derringers, re-
Suggested retail price: $29.95
A recent item in the Questions & An-
Optional accessory a 4-power riflescope complete with tip-off mount.
volvers, and long arms often have dam-
swers section of The American Rifleman
Fully adjustable for windage and elevation. Crosshair reticle.
aged front sights, or the front sights are
Suggested retail price: $6.00
explained the usefulness of nickel-plated
missing. Replacement sights are seldom
shot for clay bird shooting. Plated shot
Available Through Your Local Sporting Goods Dealer.
available. The original sights may have
also offers the hunter some advantages.
been of brass, steel, or iron.
During the last several years, I have
Many of these arms had simple blade
used handloads with nickel-plated shot on
or post front sights. Replacements can be
both upland game and waterfowl and
cut from various thicknesses of brass or
found it superior to the hardest chilled
iron stock available in hardware or hobby
shot. The strength imparted to the pellets
stores. Even a discarded key can provide
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by the plating allows them to penetrate
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I have used plated No. 4, 6, and 7½ shot
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med with bench or hand grinder if neces-
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Because of dense plumage the shot
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ine cowhide, carefully con-
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the same quantity of chilled No. 2's.
The FOLDING SPORTSMAN
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and solvent will give the proper surface.
Blade 4" long;
While I have not yet used it, I would
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ppd.
Best results are obtained with the smallest
60 illustrations
expect that Winchester copper-plated shot
This folding hunting knife
64 pgs., 73/4 "x101/4"
amount of solder necessary to tin (plate)
out performs any straight
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the mating surfaces. The silver-solder flux
give results virtually identical to nickel-
opens smoothly and locks
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is used sparingly. Excess solder can be
firmly into position. The
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plated shot. For the non-handloading wing
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A disadvantage of plated shot is its high
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Plated shot is often difficult to get. In
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der can produce beautiful results with
cities where there are commercial nickel
(Fresh Stock, Remington's FIRST LINE ammo, 22!)
very little final trimming and polishing.
plating firms, shooters might well pool
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THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
113
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
13th Int'l Championships
Louisiana Shooting Ass'n
a
Lafayette, La.
15.00
Qualification scores required
Arnold R&P Club
St. Louis, Mo.
14.00
for final tryouts
Jamestown Rifle Club
distinctive
Niobe, N.Y.
10.00
NRA NEWS and EVENTS
Miscellaneous
To qualify for the 13th U.S. Int'l Cham-
14.00
TOTAL
$1,306.28
pionships, competitors must fire a minimum
score in Outdoor Free-pistol events of 510
group
and a minimum score of 570 for the Cen-
ter-Fire course. Other qualification scores
Page
remain unchanged. The 1973 Preliminary
Deceased Life Members
114
OFFICIAL NEWS
NRA Qualification Program
115 COMING EVENTS
Tryout information pamphlet is available
to individuals and club sponsors upon re-
It is with regret that we learn of the
Tournaments
deaths of these NRA Life Members.
Sectional Dates in 1973
114 NRA SHOOTING PROGRAM
quest. Write NRA Activities Division.
Walter F. Abbott, Port Jefferson, N. Y.
REMINDERS
State Association Meetings
Firearm Safety-Safety and
Dean Allison, Philipsburg, Pa.
NRA Qualification Program
Frank P. Amo, Sr., San Carlos, Calif.
Basic Marksmanship
115 INT'L SHOOTING FUND
116 TIPS ON COMMERCIAL
Philip Andrews, Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.
Courses available for
William E. Armour, Jr., Memphis, Tenn.
13th Int'l Championships
115 DECEASED LIFE MEMBERS
RANGES
every shooter
Robert S. Benbow, Zephyr Cove, Nev.
Roy E. Bingaman, Dover, Pa.
The NRA offers qualification shooting
Clarence P. Brown, Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
to satisfy the desires of almost any shooter.
William S. Crawford, Gaithersburg, Md.
Programs are offered in a wide variety of
Col. W. H. Dyroff, Jersey Shore, Pa.
pistol, rifle and shotgun sports. They cover
Thomas C. Edgar, Hillsboro, W. Va.
both Int'l and standard courses, plus spe-
John W. Farish, Charleston, Ill.
Official News
cialized courses such as .410 Mini Trap,
Ralph W. Fisher, Jr., Kailua, Hawaii
NRA Shooting Program Reminders
Sport Shooting, Carbine and Light Rifle.
Harold J. Freer, Fairport, N. Y.
. The courses are designed to give the be-
Information on the following NRA activities may be obtained from the NRA
Albert Froede, Jr., Florissant, Mo.
Activities Division, 1600 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036
ginner and the expert an equal opportu-
Sectional Dates In 1973
Irwin L. Garber, Chicago, Ill.
nity for achievement at their own skill
Leonard Guardino, Middle Village, N. Y.
333 Air Rifle or Pistol Postal
Sectionals conducted
sponsors and competitions committee
level. Qualifying scores can be fired any
K. R. Hantzsch, Milwaukee, Wis.
Matches-Entries close Dec. 31 for
chairmen are reminded and urged to
time by any NRA individual member or
Capt. Richard T. Helm, Sr., Staten Island,
January through April
the fourth quarter event. Conducted
schedule preliminary tryouts in all
NRA-affiliated club member.
N.Y.
NRA-affiliated organizations interested
for all interested shooters. One match
ISU courses of fire to qualify for in-
Attractive awards are available from the
Rex E. Hendrixon, Miles City, Mont.
in conducting a sectional in 1973 should
for each gun is fired each calendar
vitation to the 13th U.S. Int'l Cham-
NRA for those who qualify. Qualification
Charles F. Huff, Crestline, Ohio
contact the NRA Activities Division for
quarter.
pionships in 1973. The final cutoff
information folders are available from the
Royal F. Jenkins, San Antonio, Tex.
information and date request forms.
date for reporting results is April 30,
NRA Activities Division.
Ronald R. Kennedy, Torrington, Wyo.
Int'l-Type Outdoor Postal Matches-
Firing periods for the various types of
1973. The U.S. Championships will
C. C. McClure, Jr., M. D., Nashville, Tenn.
sectionals will be:
Outdoor rifle and pistol matches over
include all events in the ISU program.
B. G. McCoy, Juneau, Alaska
Open Sectional-Jan. 1-Mar. 31 (smallbore
ISU courses of fire are open to mem-
Information pamphlets are available.
Joe Y. Murphy, Danville, III.
bers of NRA or NRA-affiliated clubs.
rifle or 22 pistol).
Entries close Nov. 15.
Junior Rifle Club Postal Team
Int'l Shooting Fund
Edward T. Oakley, Honolulu, Hawaii
Intercollegiate Sectional-Jan. 1-Mar. 31
Joseph Olasz, Jr., Dearborn, Mich.
(conventional and International smallbore
Matches-Open to teams of boys and
Don S. Pate, Oak Harbor, Wash.
State Team Postals-Outdoor
During the month of July, 1972, the following
rifle or 22 pistol).
girls representing junior rifle clubs
contributions and match fees were added to the
Herbert M. Petersen, Bauan Batangas, P. I.
Junior Sectional-Jan. 1-April 30 (conven-
matches conducted as part of an
and patrols affiliated with the NRA.
International Shooting Fund. The Fund is used
Lewis N. Phillips, Torrance, Calif.
Nosler Partition™ and
tional and International smallbore rifle).
NRA-registered State Championship
Teams of 10 firing members, with the
to support U. S. participation in International
Shooting events.
Edward M. Schaub, Idaho Falls, Idaho
for one team from each State with
five high scores to count for team
Solid Base Bullets are
Scores fired in sectionals are used to de-
firing in each type of match: small-
total. Entry closing date Nov. 30.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Wilho E. Setala, Hoyt Lakes, Minn.
Waukegan Lakers R&P Club
Gilbert D. Shivers, Waldoboro, Maine
uniquely designed for
termine the National Indoor Open, Inter-
bore rifle, prone; smallbore rifle, po-
collegiate and Junior Champions.
Waukegan, III.
$128.28
Harry Sleep, Darlington, Wis.
better performance:
sition; high power rifle; and pistol.
Winter Leagues-Rifle and pistol com-
Norman E. Pierce
petition open to teams and individuals
San Francisco, Calif.
120.00
Bartlett A. Taylor, Jr., Kearsarge, N. H.
better game bullets;
Teams consist of 10 shooting mem-
George A. Louis
Jerome Timler, Toledo, Ohio
greater accuracy. These
bers.
affiliated with the NRA. Leagues es-
Scottsdale, Ariz.
30.00
Firearm Safety
Robert D. Rutherford
Mervyn J. Tock, Chicago, Ill.
patented* bullets are
tablish their own schedules and courses
Phoenix, Ariz
22.50
S. C. Umbower, Roaring Spring, Pa.
the choice of the ex-
Obsolete Classifications - Shooters
of fire.
Miscellaneous
19.50
Safety and Basic
Dugald Walters, Philadelphia, Pa.
FEES
perts.
holding a Master classification in any
Angle Tree Stone Rod & Gun Club
Richard Warren, Pittsburg, Calif.
Marksmanship
type of NRA sanctioned competition
Collegiate Postal Matches-Open to
Readville, Mass.
142.00
James L. Whitwood, St. Marys, Pa.
Notice the construction that insures
are reminded of a recent change in
Firearm Safety Training is being
teams and individuals representing
Rifle & Pistol Club of Ft. Benning
any college, junior college, or univer-
Ft. Benning, Ga.
David M. Williams, Knoxville, Tenn.
perfect mushrooming and maximum
NRA Rule 19.9 "Obsolete Classifica-
125.00
conducted in every State and Cana-
Canton McKinley R&P Club
William L. Wong, Oakland, Calif.
penetration. You'll want to know more,
tions and Scores", effective Jan. 1,
sity affiliated with the NRA. Teams
Canton, Ohio
dian Province. A good way to meet
94.00
1972. Master shooters who have not
Cherry Creek Gun Club
Berdell J. Wood, Susanville, Calif.
so see your dealer. (Also, ask him
the demand for this training is to in-
consist of four firing members, team
Littleton, Colo.
78.00
Ellis H. Wood, Yardley, Pa.
about the attractive new Nosler Bul-
fired in at least one sanctioned event
clude it in the Basic Marksmanship
captain, and coach. The program in-
St. Joseph Valley R&P Assn.
during the past five consecutive calen-
South Bend, Ind.
James W. Woolrey, Canon City, Colo.
cludes matches for varsity, freshmen
75.00
let Display Board now available at
Courses.
Medford R&P Club
Stuart M. Young, Chowchilla, Calif.
Hunter and Home Firearm Safety
dar years will find their classifications
and women firing Conventional and
Rogue, Oreg.
modest price.) Write for free litera-
62.00
and scores have become obsolete. This
Berks Pistol Club, Inc.
George M. Zeller, Santa Ysabel, Calif.
Int'l-type courses. Pistol course of fire
ture.
can be taught at the beginning, fol-
Shillington, Pa.
51.00
lowed with the complete Basic Marks-
applies to those Masters who have not
is the three-stage Gallery Course of
Washington State R&P Ass'n
fired since 1968. Their scores and
10 shots each, slow-fire, timed-fire,
Bremerton, Wash.
46.00
manship Course. For details contact
St. Joseph Valley R&P Ass'n
classifications will be declared obso-
the NRA Activities Division.
and rapid-fire. Rifle course of fire for
South Bend, Ind.
45.00
lete Jan. 1, 1973, and removed from
.22 rimfire rifle is 10 shots each prone,
Magic City Gun Club
Coming Events
Birmingham, Ala.
NOS
ER
41.00
the files if scores are not re-received
The number of students graduated
kneeling, and standing. Entries close
Association of N. J. R&P Clubs, Inc.
from firearm safety courses through-
prior to this date. This does not apply
Mar. 1.
Woodbridge, N.
34.00
Spokane Police Pistol Club
Tournaments
to Lifetime Master classifications.
Spokane, Wash.
out the country is given below:
31.00
Collegiate Qualification Program-
Trinity Rifle Club
Listed here are all registered and approved
Dept. AR-1072, P.O. Box 688
Dallas, Tex.
31.00
tournaments for the next three months. In
Home Firearm Safety
DeMolay Rifle Postal-Individual and
Charms, brassards and pin type
Hellgate Civilian Shooters Ass'n, Inc.
order to be listed, dates must be authorized
Beaverton, Oregon 97005, U.S.A.
Month of July
267
four-man team. Open to Order of De-
awards can be earned by regularly
Missoula, Mont.
26.00
by NRA by the 20th of the second month pre-
Grand total to date
Joplin R&P Club, Inc.
ceding publication. If interested in entering a
53,007
and
registered Leupold trademarks.
Molay members under 21. Cal. 22,
enrolled undergraduate students from
Joplin, Mo.
25.00
tournament, contact individual shown.
Hunter Safety
pneumatic or CO2 and 10-meter rifles.
any college or university. This pro-
Milan Rifle Club, Inc.
(A)-Designates approved tournaments. All oth-
Andalusia, III.
17.00
ers are registered.
*U.S. Patents 3,345,949/3,069,748/3,003,420 Canada, 1963.
Month of July
35,429
Entries close Jan. 1.
gram may be fired with rifle, pistol or
North Star Rifle Club
Grand total to date
6,347,485
shotgun with separate awards avail-
Minneapolis, Minn.
-Designates indoor tournaments. All others
16.00
are outdoor.
Preliminary Tryouts Tournament
able for each.
OCTOBER 1972
115
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THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
DuPont offers
NRA NEWS & EVENTS
continued
PRELIMINARY TRYOUTS
Jr., 437 No. MacDonald St., Mesa, 85201. Oct.
29*. Registered Free Pistol. Dec. 31%.
INT'L SHOOTING TEAMS
LIFORNIA (Duarte) RF, CF, SF & Stand-
MOVING TARGET
ILLINOIS (E. Alton)-(A) Prone. W. Read, 304
A NEW IDEA IN
you the widest
SMALLBORE RIFLE
ard Pistol. H. Greenlee, 5102 N. Peck Rd.,
CALIFORNIA (Long Beach)-300 Tgts. Skeet &
Grand Ave. 62024. Oct. 8.
Clay Pigeon. J. Pullman, 23000 So. Alameda
ILLINOIS (Elgin)-F. C. Haese, 18 No. Porter,
El Monte, 91732. Oct. 29.
FLORIDA (Miami)-1200 Position. J. G. Bush,
MASSACHUSETT (Cambridge)- Pistol. T.
Blvd., 90810. Oct. 20-22.
60120. Nov. 18-19*.
13601 S. W. 77th Ave., 33158. Dec. 9.
GEORGIA (Ft. Benning)-(A) 300 Tgts. Skeet.
INDIANA (South Bend)-(A) 100 Shot Off-hand.
choice of
McLennan, 9 Newbury St., Woburn, 01801.
Oct. 29*, Nov. 12*, Dec. 10*.
Mrs. G. R. Horner, 1115 N. Huey St., 46628.
POWDER
NEBRASKA (Hastings)-(A) 50M 3-Position. G.
MAJ G. D. Horner, USAMKTU, 31905, Oct.
L. Anderson, RR #1, Axtell, 68924. Nov. 17-19*.
NEBRASKA (Hastings)-(A 50M Free. G. L.
20-22. (A) 300 Tgts. Clay Pigeon. Oct. 27-29.
Dec. 10%.
AIR RIFLE
Anderson, RR #1, Axtell, 68924. Nov. 17-19*.
MISSOURI (Pacific)- 300 Tgts. Skeet & Clay
MAINE (Damariscotta)-(A) J. Fuller, 04543. Dec.
3*.
Smokeless
Pigeon. W. H. Cox, P.O. Box 100, 63069. Oct.
ARIZONA (Phoenix)- L. Ussery, 5722 N.
AIR PISTOL
6-8.
MAINE (Great Works)-(A). E. Turner, 40
Jameson St., Old Town, 04468. Oct. 28-29*.
MEASURES
Black Canyon #23, 85017. Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
NEBRASKA (Hastings)-G. L. Anderson, RR #1,
ARIZONA (Phoenix)-(A). L. Ussery, 5722 N.
1972 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
MISSOURI (Kansas City)-(A) Prone. C. N. Kerr,
Powders
Axtell, 68924. Nov. 17-19*.
Black Canyon 85017. Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
4545 S. Spring, Independence, 64055. Oct. 8.
MASSACHUSETTS (Cambridge)- P. McLen-
SMALLBORE RIFLE PRONE
NEW JERSEY (Jackson Township)-(A). Abel-
from
INTERNATIONAL PISTOL
nan, 9 Newbury St., Woburn, 01801. Oct. 29*,
FLORIDA (Tampa)-Sgt. H. Huerta, P.O. Box
man, 20 Devonshire Ct., Middletown, 07748. Nov.
ARIZONA (Phoenix)-(A). D. Bronson, 301 E.
Nov. 12*, Dec. 10*.
15275, 33614. Nov. 18-19.
25-26*.
Riviera, Tempe, 85282. Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 16.
NEBRASKA (Hastings)-G. L. Anderson, RR #1,
NEW JERSEY (Tabernacle)-(A) Position. F. R.
for reloading
ARIZONA (Phoenix)-(A) Rapid Fire. C. E. Haff,
Axtell, 68924. Nov. 17-19*.
PISTOL
Rothenbach, 9 Champlain Rd., Marlton, 08053.
PUERTO RICO (Bayamon)-M. J. Lopez, P.O.
Oct.
22.
Box 758, Guaynabo, 00657. Dec. 8-11.
NEW JERSEY (Tenafly)-Prone. Ptlm. P. J.
To meet your special needs, Du Pont offers
Devlin, P.O. Box 11, Woodbridge, 07095. Oct.
OHAUS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
28-29*.
eleven grades of handloading powders..
NEW JERSEY (Woodbridge)-Junior Prone. Ptl.
pick the one that's just right for your type of
CONVENTIONAL SMALLBORE RIFLE
J. Devlin, P.O. Box 11, 07095. Oct.
shooting.
TIPS ON COMMERCIAL RANGES
CALIFORNIA (Commerce)— So. Sec., K.
NEW YORK (Schenectady) Offhand. R.
H. Odenweller, 7364 Rio Hondo Pl., Downey,
D. Montanye, 220 Glen Ave., Scotia, 12302.
90241. Dec. 17*. Junior No. Sec., Dec. 17*.
Oct. 7-8* & 14-15*
NEW!
FLORIDA (Melbourne)- Junior -North Div.
NEW YORK (Staten Island)-(A). M. C. Chiarini,
Shotshell
G.
DU-O-MEASURET™
NRA Range Facilities Depart-
a few will be test firing and practicing
13601 S. W. 77th Ave., 33158. Oct. 21-22.
122 Penn Ave., 10306. Oct. 21-22.
Oct. 21-22.
NORTH DAKOTA (Cando)-(A). D. Haugen,
The World's Finest
"HI-SKOR" 700X. 1st choice
ment receives many inquiries about
all year.
FLORIDA (Miami)-Junior-South Div. J. Bush,
58324. Dec. 1-3* & 8-10*.
of the 12 gauge target shooter.
public commercial ranges each year,
4. Insist that all facilities be designed
13601 S. W. 77th Ave., 33158. Oct. 21-22.
OHIO (North Olmsted) J. A. Kaufman, 3014
POWDER MEASURE
Dense, easy to load and clean burn-
KANSAS (Topeka)- Swartz, 401 Apollo, Silver
Standish Ave., Parma, 44134. Nov. 10-12*
although relatively few such ranges
as compactly as possible so they may
Lake,
66539.
Oct.
15.
PENNSYL VANIA (Bethlehem)- R. C. Hutch-
Two metering cavities (rifle
ing. Specifically designed for modern
exist. Misconceptions about them are
be supervised with a minimum of
NEW JERSEY (Tenafly)-Ptl. P. J. Devlin, P.O.
ison, 2115 Stefko Blvd., 18017. Oct. 29*.
day components.
Box 11, Woodbridge, 07095. Dec. 2-3*.
PENNSYL (Dauphin)-Mrs. D. Mc-
and pistol) in one drum!
SR-4756, SR-7625 and Low cham-
more plentiful.
personnel during slow periods. Types
NEW YORK (Peekskill)- Position. J. A.
Elwee, RD #1, Box 27, 17018. Oct. 14-15.
Precise, Easy Adjustment
ber pressures make these powders a
One of these misconceptions is that
of shooting activity should be kept
Methven, 209 Huron St., Brooklyn, 11222. Oct.
TENNESSEE (Chattanooga)- W. J. Bonine,
14-15.
4931 Court Dr., 37412. Oct. 21-22.
from 1/2 to 100 grains.
pleasure to shoot mean longer life for
a commercial range is a way to get
separate by appropriate spacing, or
TEXAS (Houston)-(A) Prone. Mrs. N. Holm-
Precision fitted, plated drum
your gun and shells. Versatile, too one
rich quick. Others are that the NRA,
different timing.
INTERNATIONAL-TYPE SMALLBORE RIFLE
strom, 5402 Valkeith Dr., 77035. Dec. 3. (A).
NEW YORK (West Point)-Junior. J. A. Methven,
Prone & Position Invitational. Nov.
for optimum repeatability.
powder will load your trap, skeet and
or some other benevolent organization
5. Provide a pleasant atmosphere.
209 Huron St., Brooklyn, 11222. Nov. 11-12*.
TEXAS (Kelly AFB)-Position. T. M. Hardgrave,
Body and drum cutting edges
magnum field loads in 5 gauges and all
will finance such a range; that a com-
Try to have areas for picnicking and
163 Allenhurst Dr., San Antonio, 78227. Oct.
types of shells! You'll get new shell per-
HIGH POWER RIFLE
11*, Nov. 8, Dec. 13*.
shear coarse powders with
mercial range can be built for prac-
play for children. The whole family
ARIZONA (Phoenix)- Long Range. J. T. Hart, Jr.,
TEXAS (Texas City)-(A). J. I. Elsey, 104 Crest-
ease.
formance clean burning and handling
tically no money; that there is no need
must be sold to get maximum business.
W. Country Gables Dr., 85023. Nov. 25-26.
way, Baytown, 77520. Oct. 28*, Nov. 18*.
plus maximum reloads for your dollar.
LOUISIANA (Amite)- H. Sand, 1447 Granada
VIRGINIA (Quantico) Sec. MCB Rifle & Pistol
One pound capacity reservoir
IMR-4227 Ideal for reloading 410 bore.
for a nest egg to tide the range over
6. Get a range manager who has a
Dr., New Orleans, 70122. Nov. 11-12.
Club, P.O. Box 212, 22134. Nov. 4-5*, Dec. 2-3*.
with quick dump features.
during the early years.
thorough knowledge of the types of
PISTOL
INTERNATIONAL-TYPE SMALLBORE RIFLE
Complete with instructions
All of these notions are false, for
shooting to be carried out on the range.
and 11" X 17" wall chart of
Rifle
ARIZONA (Phoenix)- E. Haff, Jr., 437 Mac-
CALIFORNIA (Brea)-( Position. J. E. Ogden,
if a commercial range is to succeed
He must also be a good business man-
Donald St., Mesa, 85201. Nov. 4-5*.
6746 Champagne Cir., Yorba Linda, 92686. Nov.
approximate settings.
IMR-4227 Fastest burning of
financially, it must be treated just as
ager and an aggressive promoter of
CALIFORNIA (City of Commerce)-M. K. Opsit-
7.
nik, 5711 Trinette Ave., Garden Grove, 92645.
IFORNIA (Duarte)-(A). Position. W T.
the IMR series. Suitable for small
any other business venture. There is
activities.
Nov. 11-12*.
Dech, 1743 Burton Rd., Glendora, 91740. Nov.
capacity center-fire cartridges.
no magic way to succeed in business
7. Although competition will probably
KANSAS (Topeka)-H. J. Carpenter, 913 W. 6th,
18.
IMR-4198-7 that made
66606, Oct. 7-8.
CALIFORNIA (San Leandro)-Junior Position.
Small "Pistol"
without really trying, or without
not be the largest source of income,
MARYI (Sudlersville)-Delaware State. G.
J. L. Rothrock, 27830 Barcelona Ave., Hay-
Cavity
the 222 Remington cartridge fa-
mous. Developed especially for small
money.
it can provide a steady source when
Lewis, Main & Commerce St., Cheswold,
ward, 94545. Oct. 8*.
Adjusts from
Delaware, 19936. Oct. 21-22.
WARE (Laurel)-(A) Junior. F. W. Rennie,
and medium capacity cartridges.
Many commercial range operations
matches are run in a competent man-
2705 Fawkes Dr., Wilmington, 19808. Oct. 21,
1/2 to 15 Grains
OHIO (Middlebranch-Car D. Gorbics, 162
IMR-3031 An old timer. Particularly
in the United States have had a long
ner. Good relations with local clubs
Warren Ave., Elyria, 44055. Oct. 8.
Nov. 19*, Dec. 17*.
OKLAHOMA (Skiatook W. Gulick, P.O. Box
KENTUCKY (Lexington)- Position. MAJ D. M.
Large "Rifle"
well suited for medium velocity 30 caliber.
history of poor management and finan-
will result in a steady influx of busi-
4302, Tulsa, 74104. Nov. 4-5.
Phillips, USA ROTC Instr. Gp., U. of Ky.,
Cavity
IMR-4064 An excellent performer in all
cial ills that resulted in bankruptcy. A
ness from their shooters, especially
40506. Nov. 10-12*.
AIR PISTOL
MICHIGAN (Kalamazoo)-(A). MAJ J. M. Hag-
Adjusts from
but the smaller capacity cartridges.
few have survived and prospered.
where club ranges are scarce or inade-
CALIFORNIA (City of Commerce)-M. K. Opsit-
man, Mil. Science Dept., Western Michigan
15 to 100
IMR-4895 long time favorite of the
While their success cannot be meas-
quate.
nik, 5711 Trinette Ave., Garden Grove, 92645.
Univ. 49001. Nov. 16-19*.
Grains
competitive rifleman as well as the hunter.
Nov. 11-12*.
TENNESSEE (Johnson City)-Invitational. Cpt.
IMR-4320-Tops for all ordinary high ve-
ured or described by any one factor,
8. Utilize NRA programs in training,
J. G. Rinecker, East Tennessee State Univ.,
locity cartridges.
the following are some suggestions
safety, and qualifications. The NRA
MOVING TARGET
37601 Oct. 27-29*.
from one of the more consistently
MISSOURI (Pacific)-300 Tgts. Skeet & Clay
VIRGINIA (Quantico) COL S. Parmentier, 8505
IMR-4350-S1 burning of the IMR
has a multitude of shooting programs
Pigeon. W. H. Cox, P.O. Box 100, Pacific, 63069.
Doter Dr., Alexandria, 22308. Oct. 22*, Dec. 24*.
series. Optimum results in magnum loads.
prosperous ranges, the Blue Trail
which can be of interest to all age
Oct. 6-8.
VIRGINIA (Quantico)-R. Thorkildsen, 5118
Cherokee Ave., Alexandria, 22312. Nov. 24-26*.
Range, 316 N. Branford Rd., E. Wal-
groups.
OTHER TOURNAMENTS
lingford, Conn. 06492.
9. Sell shooters on the programs which
HIGH POWER RIFLE
Handgun
SEE
CONVENTIONAL SMALLBORE RIFLE
1. Do a market study before building
are carried out on the range. Keep
ALABAMA (Birmingham)-(A). W. J. Wingo,
ALABAMA (Birmingham)- H. Hutcheson, 551
902 Saulter Rd., 35209. Nov 25.
DOPE BAG,
700X, PB, SR-7625, SR-4756,
a range. Determine which type or
before them the fact that you are pro-
Goldenrod 35215. Oct. 7-8.
ALABAMA (Birmingham)-( T. O. Smith, 1121
"AMERICAN
IMR-4227, IMR-4198 and IMR-
types of shooting will provide income.
viding a service in much the same way
ALABAMA (Mobile)-(A) Prone. C. S. Murden,
Brown Marx Bldg., 35203. Oct. 29, Dec. 31.
3031. A good selection for your
270 Morgan Ave., 36606. Oct. 22.
ARIZONA (Phoenix)-(A). H. Dorsey, 9425 So.
RIFLEMAN"
Plan to provide facilities for these
that golf courses, ski slopes, and bowl-
ALASKA (Fairbanks)-(A). Dr. J. E. Morrow,
8th Ave., 85041. Nov. 19, Dec. 10.
requirements. all have clean burning
types of shooting, allowing space for
ing alleys do, but with a much wider
6½ Mile Farmers Loop. 99701. Oct. 27-29*,
ARIZONA (Tucson)-(A). G. C. Winkelman, 721
JULY 1972
and uniform loading characteristics.
Nov. 10-12*, Dec. 8-10*.
S. Bryant, 85711. Oct. 8. Nov. 12, Nov. 19.
ISSUE
expansion to take in other facets of
variety of activities. Remember that
ARIZONA (Tucson)-(A) Position. R. Swineford,
CALIFORNIA (Camp Pendleton)- Mrs. H. K.
FREE "Handloader's Guide"
the shooting sports.
the survival of your range depends
5208 27th St., 85711. Oct. 15, Oct. 29.
Chai, P.O. Box 1460, Oceanside, 92054. Oct. 22,
lists over 1,000 loads for
CALIFORNIA (Brea Position. E. Ogden,
Nov. 26, Dec. 2-3.
OUPONT
2. Provide space for a pro shop where
largely on how well you sell this con-
6746 Champagne Circle, Yorba Linda, 92686.
CALIFORNIA (Castaic)-G. S. Bayer, 1120 W.
Du Pont powders.
Ohaus, a leader in the field of precision weighing
Handloader's
guns, ammo, and accessories may be
cept to the shooters in your area.
Oct. 10, Dec. 5*.
Grant St., Wilmington, 90744. Oct. 15, Nov. 19.
CALIFORNIA (Duarte)-(A) Prone. W. T. Dech,
CALIFORNIA (China Lake)-(A). R. A. Gould,
equipment for more than 60 years, is now branching
purchased. Keep prices reasonable,
The NRA can, and does, provide
1743 Burton Rd., Glendora, 91740. Oct. 14, Nov.
647 Felspar Street, Ridgecrest, 93555. Oct. 14.
out offering many new, exciting reloading
Du Pont Explosives
and deal fairly with the customers.
assistance in planning ranges for clubs
11. (A) Position. Oct. 21, Dec. 16.
Registered. Nov. 11.
products. Write today and learn about the unique
Room 22595B
Wilmington, DE 19898
Allow a discount to regular customers
and other groups. Basic plans are
CALIFORNIA (El Monte)- Prone, J. F. Lane,
CALIFORNIA (Duarte)-(A). T. H. Greenlee,
Box 942, La Habra, 90631. Oct. 29, Dec. 31.
5102 N. Peck Rd., El Monte, 91732. Oct. 22, Nov.
features, ease of operation, and amazing consist-
whenever possible.
available for different types of ranges.
CALIFORNIA (San Leandro) -Junior. J. L. Roth-
26,
Dec.
24.
ency of this new Ohaus powder measure.
Send my free Guide to:
3. Recognize that the largest part of
Planning assistance for commercial
rock, 27830 Barcelona Ave., Hayward, 94545.
CALIFORNIA (Milpitas)-(A). G. Schmidt, 6734
Dec.
3*.
Mt. Leneve Dr., San Jose, 95120. Oct. 7.
Name
range income will not be from com-
ventures is available from the NRA
CALIFORNIA (Sharp Park)-Junior Position. Mrs.
CALIFORNI (Stockton) E. Hatfield,
Street
petitive shooting, but from casual
as time and money allow. No on-site
R. Griffiths, 1518 Fernside Blvd., Alameda, 94501.
734 Rose Marie Lane, 95207. Oct. 8, Nov. 12,
OHAUS SCALE CORPORATION
Nov. 5.
Dec.
OHAUS
29 Hanover Road
City
shooters and plinkers. Hunters will
supervision of construction is offered
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (NRA Range)- (A).
CALIFORNIA (Twenty-Nine D. D.
State
Zip
provide quite a lot of activity with
by the NRA. It is suggested that com-
B. Parmentier, 8505 Doter Ave., Alexandria, Va.
Gracey, Hq. 1st FAG, FORTRPS, FMF, 92278.
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
22308. Oct. 21*, Nov. 18*, Dec. 16*.
Nov. 17-19.
Dept. AR10
Can't buy Du Pont powders? Tell us your dealer's name:
big game season in the fall, and var-
petent engineers be retained, as well
FLORIDA (Hollywood)- Prone Mrs. G. H. Ross-
CALIFORNIA (Vandenberg AFB)-M. G. Wood-
mint hunters will be around in the
as an attorney, when a commercial
man, 2511 Fillmore St., 33020. Oct. 14-15.
worth, Trailer Park #1, Space 35, 93437. Oct.
Name
FLORIDA (Hollywood)- Mrs. M. A. Mounsey,
28-29.
Name
Street
spring. At other times of the year,
venture is contemplated.-E. D.
8900 Grand Canal Dr., Box F615, Miami, 33144.
DELAWARE (Bridgeville)-N. H. Cannon, RFD
Nov.
18-19.
hunters can be discounted, although
ANDRUS
Box 265A, Greenwood, 19950. Oct. 8.
City
OUPONT
FLORIDA (Mims)-(A). A. E. Matthieu, P.O. Box
GEORGIA (Ringgold)-(A). R. G. Grim, 3263
Street
6482, Titusville, 32780. Oct. 22.
Majestic Circle, Avondale Estates, 30002. Nov.
State
Zip
FLORIDA (Winter Haven)- Prone J. W. Long,
4-5.
City
State
Zip.
P.O. Box 2087, 33880. Oct. 22. (A) Position.
INDIANA (Richmond)-(A). R. E. Moak, Jr., 2616
Nov.
26.
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Willow Dr., 47374. Oct. 8.
116
OCTOBER 1972
117
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
NRA NEWS & EVENTS
continued
KANSAS (Salina)-(A). D. Goheen, 419 E. 3rd.,
lock, 2208 Harriman Lane, 90278. Oct. 8, Nov.
NEW JERSEY (Secaucus) 2700 Invitational.
Beloit, 67420. Oct. 7-8.
12, Dec. 10. 1800. Oct. 29*, Dec. 31*.
W. J. Engel, 935 River Rd., Teaneck, 07666.
State Association Meetings
LOUISIANA (Amite)-(A). N. H. Sand, 1447
CALIFORNIA (Sacramento)-(A 1800. W. John-
Oct.
7-8.
Granada Dr., New Orleans, 70122. Oct.
Freedom
son, 4441 Stockton Blvd., 95820. Nov. 12*, Dec.
NEW MEXICO (White Sands)-(A). LCDR F. W.
COLORADO-Colorado State R&P Ass'n
MAINE (Augusta)-(A). P. LaRochelle, RFD #4,
WILLIAMS
Sargent, USN, NOMTF WSMR, 88002. Oct. 28,
04330.
Oct.
CALIFORNIA (San Diego)-Conventional & Int'l.
Nov. 25, Dec. 30.
Annual Meeting, Capri Motor Hotel,
MISSOURI (Marshall)-(A). G. Hamilton, Box
Raper, 40th & A Sts., 92102. Nov. 4-5, Dec.
NEW YORK (Chester)-900. N. Mailler, RD #1,
2-3.
W. 84th Ave. & Valley Hwy., Denver.
of Choice
87, Miami, 65344. Oct. 14-15.
Box 34, Monroe, 10950. Oct. 20-22*.
NEVADA (Boulder City)-J. L. Thomson, 6104
CALIFORNIA (San Francisco)-(A) 1800. E. W.
NEW YORK (Colonie)-1800. E. J. Smith, 1246
Mrs. Betty L. Raymer, Sec., 5410 W.
GUIDE LINE
Edgewood Cir., Las Vegas 89107. Nov. 11-12.
Tin, 162 Bronte St., 94110. Oct. 22, Nov. 26.
Hendrickson Ave., Schenectady, 12309. Dec.
Geddes Ave., Littleton, Colo. 80123.
NORTH CAROLINA (Camp Lejeune)-Sec., Camp
CALIFORNIA (San Rafael)-1800. Mrs. B.
8-10*.
Lejeune R&P Club, P.O. Box 108, Tarawa Terr.,
Chow, 3185 Mission St., San Francisco, 94110.
NEW YORK (E. Poughkeepsie) D. Wells, 35
Nov. 18-19
28543. Oct. 21-22.
Oct. 8.
Hillis Terr., Poughkeepsie, 12603. Nov. 4-5.
The Foolproof
NORTH CAROLINA (Charlotte)- W. A.
CALIFORNIA (Santa Ana)-2700. R. W. Dinnan,
NEW YORK (Staten Island)-(A) 1800. R. A.
NEW YORK-New York State R&P
Norman, 4300 Chandworth Rd., 28210. Oct. 7.
P.O. Box 1105, Newport Beach, 92663. Oct. 22,
Receiver Sight
Geidel, 321 Sleight Ave., 10307. Oct. 28-29.
NORTH CAROLINA (Cherry Point)-H. D.
Nov.
NEW YORK (Webster)-Mrs. S. Bohacket, 772
Ass'n Inc. Annual Meeting, One Eleven
preferred by hunters
Worley, P.O. Box 68, Havelock, 28532. Oct.
CONNECTICUT (Rocky Hill)-(A) 1200. Mrs. P.
Dewitt Rd., 14580. Nov. 11-12*.
East Avenue Hotel, 111 East Avenue,
throughout the world.
28-29.
Watson, 1344 Ellington Rd., So. Windsor, 06074.
NEW YORK (Yonkers)-900. W. Iannantuoni,
NORTH CAROLINA (Farmington)-(A R. A.
Dec.
Rochester, New York, 10:00 A.M. Frank-
Internal micrometer
1137 Nepperhan Ave., 10703. Nov. 5*.
Moxley, 1070 Linger Rd., Winston-Salem. 27107.
DELAWARE (New Castle)-2700. H. W. Gray,
NORTH CAROLINA (Camp Lejeune)-2700, Sec.,
Nov.
12.
lin R. Volk, Sec., 600 Oakdale Road,
elevation and windage
803 No. DuPont Rd., Wilmington, 19807. Nov.
Camp Lejeune R&P Club. P.O. Box 108, Tarawa
OHIO (Camp Perry)-(A). L. A. Brown, Jr., 612
10-12*.
Johnson City, N.Y. 13790. Oct. 7-8
adjustments. $12.25
Terr., 28543. Oct. 14-15, Nov. 18-19.
High St. S.E., Canal Fulton, 44614. Oct. 7-8.
FLORIDA (Eustis)-(A) 1800. J. A. Livingston, 101
NORTH CAROLINA (Charlotte)-(A) 2700. J. P.
OHIO (Cincinnati)- J. G. Baron, 7467 Hos-
N. Palm Cr., 32726. Oct. 29, Nov. 26.
Burt, Rt. 2, Box 815, 28210. Oct. 29.
FLORIDA (Fort Lauderdale)-(A) 1800. J. T.
OHIO-Ohio R&P Ass'n Annual Meeting,
brook Rd., 45243. Oct. 5.
NORTH CAROLINA (Cherry Point)-2700. H. D.
OKLAHOMA (Arcadia)-(A). K. D. Brundage,
Jr., 2221 Westchester Dr. Oklahoma City, 73120.
Harwood, Oct. 22. 10001 N.E. 1st Ave., Miami, 33132.
Worley, P.O. Box 68, Havelock, 28532. Nov. 4-5.
Derrick Motel, Mt. Gilead Exit on I-71,
Williams Guide
NORTH CAROLINA (Kinston)- L. O. Wil-
Mt. Gilead, 10:00 A.M. Mrs. Barbara
FLORIDA (Lake Worth)-(A). C. Ray, 1000 Sum-
Open Sight
Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 26.
OKL AHOMA (Skiatook) A. W. Griffin,
Blvd., W. Palm Beach, 33405. Oct. 8, Dec. 10.
liams, USMC (Ret'd), Rt. #3, Box 233-A, Jack-
sonville, 28540. Oct. 6-8.
B. Siska, Sec., P.O. Box 39211, Solon,
dovetailed windage
4743 S. Maybelle, Tulsa, 74107. Oct. 7-8, Nov.
FLORIDA (Miami)-(A) 2700. Mrs. B. Rhodes,
11-12, Dec. 9-10.
1391 W. 29th St., Lot #5, Hialeah, 33012. Oct.
OHIO (Cincinnati)-(A) 2700. J. Basham, 10121
Ohio 44139. Nov. 4-5
and elevation
Zig Zag Rd., 45242. Nov. 5*, Dec.
PENNSYLVANIA (Williamsport)-(A) 1,000 Yds.
15. Registered 2700. Nov. 17-19.
adjustments positive
OHIO (Columbus)-(A). P. Marble, 442 Mid-
R. R. Moorhead, Box 6, Athens, 18810. Oct. 22.
FLORIDA (Miami)-(A). R. L. Lippman, 2901
PENNSYLVANIA-Pennsylvania R&P
Village Green Dr., 33165. Dec. 10.
gard Rd., 43202. Oct. 15. (A) 1800. Nov. 19*,
locks interchangeable
HILIPPINES (Subic Bay)-(A). A. U. Everett,
Dec.
17*.
Ass'n Annual Meeting, Capitol Motel
sighting blades in four styles.
$7.25
USNAS Box 35, FPO San Francisco, CA 96654.
FLORIDA (Pensacola-Cantonment Range) (A).
OHIO (Oak Harbor)-A. S. Fedor 121 Hayes Ave.
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10.
W. C. Webster, P.O. Box 526, Cottage Hill,
Port Clinton, 43452. Nov. 19*, Dec. 17%.
and Restaurant, 4646 Jonestown Rd.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Givhans)-(A). A. C. Tol-
32533. Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17.
OKINAWA (Terry Range)-(A) 2700. M/Sgt. R.
FLORIDA (Pompano Beach)-(A) 900. R. J.
(US Rt. 22), Harrisburg, 1:00 P.M.
and, 1111 San Juan Dr., Charleston, 29407.
O'Neil, 631 NW 37th St., 33064. Nov. 5*.
Slack, PSC Box 20715, APO San Francisco,
Williams Guide
Oct. 28-29, Nov. 18-19.
Calif., 96230. Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16.
Richard F. Hertzog, Sec., 148 Yellow-
FLORIDA (Pompano Beach)-(A). W. A. Schmidt,
Receiver
SOUTH CAROLINA (Spartanburg)-(A) Invita-
stone Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235. Oct. 8
utilizes
tional. R. Hendrix, 132 Continental Dr.,
P.O. Box 45, 33061. Nov. 11.
Sight -
Trophies
29302. Oct. 14.
FLORIDA (Titusville)-(A) 1800. A. E. Matthieu,
dovetail or
TENNESSEE (Memphis)-(A). E. Norris, 2425
P.O. Box 6482, 32780. Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
Subscribe To
TENNESSEE-Tennessee State Rifle Ass'n,
existing screws
Lucite Awards
Nunnelee Ave., 38127. Oct. 29, Nov. 19.
FLORIDA (Windermere)-(A) 1800. R. A. Cupples,
Inc., Annual Meeting, Tennessee Nat'l
1335 Nimrod Lane, Orlando, 32809. Oct. 8, Nov.
on top of receiver
TEXAS (Allen)-(A). S. W. Davidson, 2217 Sharon
Medals
12, Dec.
TOURNAMENT NEWS
Dr., Garland, 75041. Oct. 8.
Guard Armory, Sidco Dr., Nashville,
for installation,
TEXAS (Beaumont)-(A). Dr. H. F. Mallett,
FLORIDA (Winter Haven)-(A) 1800. J. W.
9:00. James E. Stevens, Jr., Sec., P.O.
compact low profile.
Shooters like 'em all
1722 Nederland Ave., Nederland, 77627. Oct. 28-
Long, P.O. Box 2087, 33880. Oct. 15.
Tournament News is the publi-
29, Nov. 18-19, Dec. 9-10.
GEORGIA (Conyers)-(A) 2700. Dr. W. M.
Box 15023, Nashville, Tenn. 37215. Oct.
Give a shooter a choice and we
TEXAS (Houston)-Mr L. Stenback, 5518 Lym-
Davis, 1903 Shamrock Dr., Decatur, 30032.
cation for competitive shooters.
28
bar. 77035. Oct. 14-15. (A). Nov. 19, Dec.
Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 3.
think he'll choose an award that
TEXAS (Orange)-(A) R. C. Blackstone, 1805 W.
GEORGIA (Norcross)-(A). R. D. Xander, 3342
Whether your 'first love' is high
The most
tells the complete story of his
Hart St., 77630. Oct. 8.
Scarlet Oak Dr., Doraville, 30340. Nov. 5.
power, smallbore, or handgun shoot-
winning club name, date,
TEXAS (San Antonio)- F. E. Greco, 528 Kellack
GEORGIA (West Point)-(A) 2700. G. W. Mor-
Rd. 78236. Oct. 14-15.
ton, 1110 5th Ave., 31833. Oct. 8.
ing, you will find the reports, infor-
TEXAS (Marfa)-(A). W. O. Covington, P.O. Box
match, place, weapon and
VIRGINIA (Appalachia)-(A). W. R. Lyle, 1412
GREECE (Nea Makri) LT D. N. Clyde,
79843. Oct. 8.
popular
position of fire. You know the
USN NAVCOMMSTA Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Nov. 4,
mation, and news in Tournament
Shawnee Big Stone Gap, 24219. Oct. 15.
TEXAS (Midland)-(A) 1800. M. E. Bachman,
excitement added to a match
WASHINGTON (Puyallup) L. Parr, 1723 So.
Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16.
News entertaining-and profitable
4804 Thomason Dr., 79701. Oct. 15. (A) 2700.
Prospect. Tacoma, 98405. Nov. 26.
HAWAII (Honolulu)-M. Y. Lum, 2130 Kanealii
Nov.
when the prize is a full
Ave., 96813. Oct. 8.
-reading.
sights made!
TEXAS (Presidio)-(A). W. O. Covington, P.O.
dimension or bas-relief
CONVENTIONAL PISTOL
HAWAII (Honolulu)-M. Y. Lum, 1455 South
Two dollars will bring you an is-
Box 71, Marfa, 79843. Nov. 12, Dec. 10.
ALABAMA (Birmingham)- (A) 2700. W. H.
Berentania St., 96814. Nov. 5.
TEXAS (San Antonio)-2700. Mrs. L. Moore,
figurine or a miniature of the
weapon, accurate in every
Kerns, 800 Montclair Rd., 35213. Oct. 8, Nov. 5.
ILLINOIS (Chicago)-(A). M. J. Oliver, 1210 So.
sue every month for the next 12
8319 Castle Creek Dr., 78218. Oct. 22, Nov. 19,
Williams Wide Guide,
ALABAMA (Birmingham)- (A) 2700. A. H. Van-
Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights, 60005. Nov. 3-5*,
Dec. 3.
detail. With awards such as
degriff, 610 16th PI. S. W., 35211. Nov. 26.
Dec.
1-3*.
months, or $5 for 3 years. A sample
VIRGINIA (Quantico)-2700. Sec., MC Base
Guide Line and
these embedded in lucite,
ALABAMA 900. Lindsay,
ILLINOIS (Milan)-(A) 1800. J. E. Peterson, 1854-
copy will be sent upon request to
R & P Club, P.O. Box 212, 22134. Oct. 7, Nov.
Twilight series
513 Ridgeway Rd., Fairfield, 35064. Oct. 22.
27th Moline, 61265. Nov. 4-5*.
18-19*, Dec. 16-17*.
mounted on mellow, hand
ALABAMA (Dothan)-(A). N. Peters, Jr., 508
ILLINOIS (Rockford)-I Rockwell, Jr., 2237
Editor, Tournament News, 1600
WASHINGTON (Oak Harbor)-(A) 1800. Mrs. S.
of scopes
by far the
rubbed wooden trophies or
So. Pontiac Ave., 36301. Nov. 5, Dec.
Halsted Rd., 61103. Oct. 28-29*.
Rhode Island Ave., N. W., Wash-
Collins, P.O. Box 441, 98277. Oct. 14.
ALABAMA (Guntersville) 2700. D. D. Stop-
WASHINGTON (Pasco)-(A). J. Hammond, Box
finest scope
INDIANA (Columbus)-( (A) 2700. D. Lewis, 1713
as part of a medal, the thrill
Chandler Lane, 47201. Oct. 7-8.
ington, D.C. 20036.
Richland, 99352. Dec. 9-10*.
values in America.
pel, 3622 Stag Run Dr., Huntsville, 35810. Oct.
of winning never dies.
15,
Nov.
11.
INDIANA (Connersville)- 2700. B. L. Lostut-
WISCONSIN (Superior)- 2700. R. Hammer-
Brilliant resolution.
That's why so many
ALABAMA (Redstone Arsenal)-(A). H. G. Ed-
ter, RR #3, 47331. Oct. 28-29.
beck, 1101 E. 4th St., 54880. Oct. 8.
wards, 6111 Rickwood Dr., Huntsville, 35810.
INDIANA (South Bend) (A). Mrs. G. R. Horner,
match officials select
1115 N. Huey St., 46628. Nov. 11-12*.
INTERNATIONAL-TYPE PISTOL
Oct. 22, Nov. 19.
INDIANA 2700. R. L. Deck,
OKLAHOMA (Arcadia)-(A) 2700. D. Reinke,
Blackinton awards.
900 N.W. 39th, Oklahoma City, 73118. Oct. 14-
ALABAMA (Guntersville)-(A) SF D. D. Stop-
Williams
ALASKA (Fairbanks)-(A). G. E. Small, P.O. Box
Sold only to Officials
2551, 99707. Oct. 20-22*, Nov. 17-19*, Dec.
P.O. Box 136, Pittsboro, 46167. Oct. 28-29.
15, Nov. 11-12.
pel, 3622 Stag Run Dr., Huntsville, 35810. Oct.
Sight-Thru
KANSAS (Ft. Riley)-E. R. Retter, 1938 Judson
15,
Nov.
11.
15-17*.
of Organized Clubs
ARIZONA (Phoenix)-(A) 2700. D. Bronson, 301
St., Manhattan, 66502. Oct. 14-15.
OREGON (Grants Pass)-(A) 2700. E. D. Bartley,
1541 N.W. Lawnridge, 97526. Oct. 29, Nov. 19.
ALABAMA (Redstone Arsenal)-(A) SF. H. E.
Mount
E. Riviera, Tempe, 85282. Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec.
KANSAS (Wichita)-(A 2700. H. S. Beighley,
PENNSYLV (Bethlehem)-( R. C. Hutch-
Edwards, 6111 Rickwood Dr., Huntsville, 35810.
provides instant
2134 Mesita Dr., 67211. Oct. 15, (A) 900. Dec. 10.
Oct.
17.
22,
Nov.
19.
KENTUCKY (Ft. Knox) Mrs. L. Bishop,
ison, 2115 Stefko Blvd., 18017. Nov. 12*.
dual sighting
ARIZONA (Tucson)-(A) 1800. Mrs. M. Peterson,
PENNSYLVANIA (Lansdale)-(A). M. Landes,
ARIZONA (Tucson)-(A) SF, CF RF & Stand-
5369 E. Willard, 85712. Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Dec. 24.
Rt. #5, Maple Lane, Elizabethtown, 42701.
ard. Mrs. M. Peterson, 5369 E. Willard, 85712.
scope above,
5*,
43 West 4th St., 19446. Nov. 5*.
(A) 2700. Nov. 12.
Nov.
Dec.
Oct. 8, Dec. 10.
iron sights below.
ARKANSAS (Little Rock)- 900. R. E. Hamil-
LOUISIANA (Poydras)- B. A. Bordelon,
PENNSYLVANIA (Middletown Township)-(A).
L. Devlin, 125 Bridge St., Drexel Hill, 19026.
CALIFORNIA (Duarte) - (A) RF, CF, SF &
ton, 1017 East "H" Ave., North Little Rock,
649 Phosphor Ave., Metairie, 70005. Oct. 22.
Oct. 8, Oct. 22.
Standard. H. Greenlee, 5102 N. Peck Rd.,
72116. Nov. 5.
LOUISIANA (Shreveport) 2700. R. Camp, P.O.
El Monte, 91732. Dec. 31.
Box 8283, 71 108. Oct. 7-8.
PENNSYI (Reading)-(A). W. Lando,
ARKANSAS (Pine Bluff)-(A) 1800. A. T. Schim-
134 S. Franklin St., Shillington, 19607. Oct. 8.
FLORIDA (Miami)-RF & Standard. Mrs. B.
mel, 1919 W. 11th., 71601. Oct. 8.
MARYLAND (Bainbridge)- (A) 2700. A. L. Size-
PHILIPPINES (Subic Bay)-(A) 1500. A. U.
Rhodes, 1391 W. 29th St., Lot 5, Hialeah, 35012.
Streamlined Alloy
CALIFORNIA (Calexico)-(A). Mrs. V.J. Rearic,
more, 122-C-1 Preston Dr., Port Deposit, 21904.
Nov. 17-19.
525 Aurora Dr., El Centro, 92243. Oct. 8, Nov.
Oct. 7-8*, Nov. 4-5*, Dec. 2-3*.
Everett, USNAS, Box 35, FPO San Francisco,
Calif., 96654. Oct. 7, Dec. 9, (A) 2700. Nov. 4-5.
GEORGIA (Norcross)-(A Standard. R. D. Xan-
Ramp 16 height
12.
MARYLAND W. A. Bowie,
TENNESSEE (Memphis)-( 900. E. Norris,
der, 3342 Scarlet Oak Dr., Doraville, 30340.
combination. Front
7754 Frederick Ct., Hyattsville, 20784. Oct. 14.
Nov.
5.
CALIFORNIA (Camp Pendleton)-J. N. Chai,
2425 Nunnelee Ave., 38127. Oct. 8, Nov. 12.
sights are interchangeable.
314 Foussat Rd., Oceanside, 92054. Oct. 15, Nov.
MASSACHUSE (Hopkinton)- 1800. H. E.
TENNESSEE (Millington)-(A) 2700. W.
KANSAS (Wichita)-(A) Standard & CF. H. S.
PRODUCER
OF
19, Dec. 17.
Johnson, 26 Pine St., Medfield, 02052. Oct. 8 &
Clarke, PO Box 54328, NAS. Memphis, 38054.
Beighley 2134 Mesita Dr., 67211. Nov. 12.
Free Williams Products Catalog!
CALIFORNIA (Clovis)-(A) 2700. E. A. Ara-
15.
NEW YORK (Webster)- & Standard. Mrs. S.
MASKSMANSHIP
kawa, 9686 So. West Ave., Fresno, 93706.
MASSACHUSETTS (Sharon)-E W. Mullen, 4
Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Nov. 19*, Dec. 10*.
Sandy Valley Dr., Walpole, 02081. Nov. 11-12*.
TENNESSEE (Nashville) C. L. Murphy, Jr.,
Bohacket, 772 Dewitt Rd., 14580. Nov. 11-12*.
TEXAS (Houston) -Standard. Wagner, 13245
LARGETT
Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16.
MICHIGAN (Detroit)-(A). E. E. Bradley, 239
2502 Sandy Dr., 27216. Oct. 14, Nov.
CALIFORNIA (Duarte)-(A) 2700. T. H. Green-
Adler, 77047. Oct. 21-22, Nov. 4-5.
lee, 5102 N. Peck Rd., El Monte, 91732. Nov. 5,
Cortland Ave., Apt. #2, Highland Park, 48203.
TENNESSEE (Tullahoma)- D. Bearden, 515
Oct. 25th, Nov. 22*, Dec. 20*.
Cumberland Ave. 37388. Oct. 8.
POLICE COMBAT
WILLIAMS GUN SIGHT CO. "On the Range"
Dec. 3.
MISSISSIPPI (Biloxi)-(A) 2700. R. E. Miller,
TEXAS (Corpus Christi)-(A) 1800. H. W. Davis,
CANADA (Delta Police Range)-(A). E. S.
6110 Lapeer Rd., Davison, Mich. 48423 © 1972
CALIFORNIA (Edwards AFB) (A). Scott
2001 Wallace Ave., 78412. Oct. 15, Nov. 12.
Wroten, 7632 March Dr., Edwards, 93523. Oct.
304 Chaucer Dr., Ocean Springs, 39564. Oct. 22,
Nov.
26.
TEXAS (Dallas)-(A) 1800. W. F. Goodman, Jr.,
Weightman, 10903 River Rd., Delta. Oct. 21. (A).
Enclosed is $1.95. Send new sixth edition
AMERICA'S
Blackinton
15,
Nov.
19.
Surrey Range. Nov. 18, Dec. 9.
"How to Convert Military Rifles.
P.O. Box 15867, 75215. Nov. 19. Registered 2700.
CALIFORNIA (Lompoc)-(A). W. R. Wallis, 313
MISSOURI (Joplin)-(A). S. Harrod, 528 W.
Oct.
28-29.
TEXAS (Alpine)- (A). F. Bartlett, 701 E. Ave. E,
Enclosed is $2.95. Send new enlarged edi-
AWARDS!
32nd, 64801. Oct. 15.
79830.
Nov.
18*.
Barrington Pl., 93436. Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10.
MONTANA (Butte)- (A). F. N. Earll, 2044 S. Gay-
TEXAS (Fort Worth)-(A) 1800. C. A. Lynn, 520
tion "Williams Blue Book of Gun Dealing.
CALIFORNIA (McClellan AFB)-(A) 2700. Lt.
Branch Circle West, 76108. Nov. 5.
WASHINGTON (Olympia)-(A). R. E. Hawkins,
Send new free Williams Products Catalog.
Lord, 59701. Oct. 15.
Box 843, 98507. Nov. 19.
Col. H. T. Glaze, Gen. Del., Box 2, 95652.
TEXAS (Grand Prairie) 1800. A. H. Gordon,
Name
Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 10.
NEW HAMPSHIRE (Littleton)-(A) 2700. I. E.
Allen, RFD, 03561. Oct. 15.
2403 E. Mitchell, Arlington, 76010. Oct. 21.
CANCELLATIONS
Street
V.H. Blackinton & Co., Inc.
CALIFORNIA (Oakland)-W. C. Taylor, 1906
TEXAS (Grand Prairie)-(A) 1800. R. C. Sander-
109th 94603. Dec. 3.
NEW JERSEY (Mullica Hill)-(A) 1800 Restricted
ILLINOIS (Collinsville)-Approved Outdoor 2700
City.
Attleboro Falls, Mass. 02763
lin, 1813 Wynn Terr., Arlington, 76010. Dec. 17.
CALIFORNIA (Presidio)-900 Invitational. J. R.
to Unclassified. R. Munyan, 336 Lycoming Ave.,
TEXAS (Houston)-2700. S. Wagner, 13245
Pistol Tournament. G. E. Bond, 311 Monroe,
62234.
Oct.
State
22.
Zip.
Clyde, 1925 Greenwich, San Francisco, 94123.
Wenonah, 08090. Oct. 28.
Alder St., 77047. Oct. 21-22, Nov. 4-5.
Oct. 10*, Nov. 2*, Dec. 5*.
NEW JERSEY (Princeton)-2700. G. Jenkins, 156
VIRGINIA (Hanover County)-Approved High
Include ZIP code or send 50¢ extra for special
TEXAS (Lackland AFB)-F. E. Greco, Box
Power Rifle Tournament. H. E. Bernstein, 918
handling and additional postage.
CALIFORNIA (Redondo Beach)-Mrs. M. Car-
Spartan Village, Wrightstown, 08562. Oct. 14-15.
361345, 78236. Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 10.
W. 31st St., Richmond, 23225. Oct. 29, Nov. 5.
118
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
OCTOBER 1972
119
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
G. Nass, James W. Nisbet, Jr., John Richards,
NEW LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS
Mark E. Simmerman, Wade, Claude Wagner.
THE
ARMS
LOUISIANA: Monte E. Blue, L. L. Chambers,
CHEST
Lynn Chenault, Claude A. Dance, Jr., John
National Rifle Association is supported by membership dues and
Dexter, Robert Paul Lee, Robert J. Miguez, Joseph
Molbert, Timothy J. Wood.
contributions of public-spirited citizens and clubs. It does not receive
MAINE: Emilio Arcangelo, Hugh L. Awalt,
Robert F. Chandler, Clinton A. Shaw, Clyde L.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CLASSIFIED AND DISPLAY ADVERTISING
any grants or subsidies from the manufacturers of arms and ammunition
Smith,
Kenneth J. A. Balka, Mark Barnes,
1. RATES: For classified advertising, 70 cents
or from the Federal Government. The Association's bylaws provide for
Carl H. Burkheimer, Arthur Craft, Vernon
word including name and address- minimum
current factory production: NEW-DISCON-
Croft, Junior D. Daniel, Stanley R. Ferguson,
charge, $10.50. Advertisements must be accom-
TINUED NEW, but discontinued
trades of firearms, ammunition and components,
Ralph Grimm, Arthur Hill, William
panied by remittance, payable and addressed to
model. The following definitions will apply to
as defined under the act, to transactions between
contributory lifetime memberships as follows: Life membership $150,
Federal licensees.
Hubbell, Charles Mac Donald, Jr., Harry G. Mar-
"The American Rifleman, 1600 Rhode Island
all SECOND-HAND articles: PERFECT
The act defines as firearms, and accordingly
Endowment $300, Patron $500, and Benefactor $1000.
tin, Wayne H. Miller, Jr., Ernest Nizer,
Ave., Washington, D. C. 20036. NO cash
new condition in every respect; EXCELLENT
discount. Display ad rates on request.
-new condition, used but little, no noticeable
restricts, all types of rifles, shotguns and hand-
Michael Radin, Willard R. Semple, Wilton
Shorts, Jr., Dr. Robert W. Simmons, David P.
marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect (ex-
guns manufactured since 1898, except for air and
Strubin, Earl W. Taylor, Leonard Viers.
2. Closing Date: All classified advertisements
cept at muzzle or sharp edges); VERY GOOD
CO2 guns and replicas of firearms which
BENEFACTOR:
L. Smith, Tucker Snyder, Gregory W. Sorensen,
William Bartels, Herve J.
must be received with advance payment by the
perfect working condition, no appreciable
are not designed redesigned to fire rimfire or
M.D., Silas S. Stanley, James Stone, Elmer
Berube, Richard Borden, Andrew Boulette,
20th of the second month preceding date of
wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pit-
centerfire fixed ammunition, or for which ammu-
MARYLAND: Howard E. Mahony.
Stoughton, Strong, Capt. Theodore R. Swing,
Robert Brown, Alfred J. Cooper, III, Millard
issue. (Example: October 20 for the December
ting, only minor surface dents or scratches;
nition available is not currently manufactured or readily
in
the
issue. received after October 20 and not
U.S.
OREGON: John W. Kirk.
II, Fritz H. Thomas, III, James Thomas, Hilder
GOOD-in safe working condition, minor wear
TEXAS: Neal Thomas.
Thompson, Trude, Chris Upton, James
Creighton, Paul Z. Cushman, Ernest H. Davy,
later than November 20 will be inserted in the
on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corro-
The interstate restriction also applies to all
WISCONSIN: William Sills, III.
Varner, Clark T. Volmar, Wes Wade,
Paul Doucette, Bernard Gevry, Roy M. Glasser,
January
Kenneth Goldberg, William Jaques, Gerald
issue.)
sion or pitting that will interfere with proper
frames receivers for firearms (except those
Robert D. Wagner, William James Wagner,
3. All Ads Subject to These Conditions: The
functioning; safe working condition,
for legal replicas) made since 1898, and all am-
PATRON:
Harold G. Walkley, Collier V. Wasley, Jr.,
Jarosek, Michael Joyce, Jr., Donald H. Keller,
Joseph C. Knapik, Thomas Paradise, Charles
right is reserved to edit all copy and to reject
but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of
munition, including .22 cal. rimfire and compo-
CALIFORNIA: Carle LaPont.
George B. Weiss, Brian Tim Wellesley, Jim
Purrelli, Jr., Peter Raguso, Alwin C. Santor, Rob-
or discontinue any advertisement that we con-
minor parts adjustments, which should be in-
nent "cartridge cases, primers, bullets or pro-
Eugene Wells, Roy Max White, Albert Wilkinson,
sider the best interests of the National
dicated advertisement, rust, but may
pellent powder designed for use in any firearm"
GEORGIA: Paul Yawn.
Robert Williams, T. Winton, Neil C. Wirtz.
ert B. Santos, Oscar Sykes, Edgar Williams.
NEW JERSEY: Henry A. Gartner.
MICHIGAN: Elvis Alfrey, Ferdinand Bachl, Ger-
have corrosion pits which do not render article
as 'firearms' is defined by the act.
Rifle Association. Deliberate misrepresentation,
COLORADO: Albert J. Bushkovski, Stuart A.
unsafe or inoperable
The restriction does not apply to barrels
NORTH CAROLINA: Charles Bunch, M.D.
Canada, Dan Carlson, Lt. William C. Duesbury,
ald Baranek, Eugene Carr, Sam Coleman,
or violations of good business ethics, may con-
stitute grounds for refusal of further advertising.
Another set standards applies to antique
(without actions), stocks sights, triggers and
Jon L. Facklam, Charles Fox, Jr., Fred Kunges,
Jack Damon, John Del Mancini, Roy H. Els-
Layman, Truman Luttrell, Gerald W.
worth, James W. Fairbanks, Raymond O. Fink,
arms as follows: FACTORY origi-
trigger assemblies, magazines, springs and screws
ENDOWMENT:
4. Blind Ads Not Acceptable: Blind classified
COLORADO: Jack Gartner.
Manlove, Donald McCullough, Otis Monger,
Douglas W. Fishburn, Robert C. Flewelling, Ron-
ads, with Post Office box only, will not
finish and parts, everything perfect; EXCEL-
other parts, excepting frames or receivers.
FLORIDA: Oscar A. Clot.
ald Franklin, Gerald Furton, Robert Gib-
parts and finish original;
Ammunition restrictions do not apply to percus-
David Oliver, George Orndorff, Pfalmer,
be accepted. Give COMP name and ad-
sion caps, flints, matchlock fuse black powder
ILLINOIS: Dexter Clayton, Lawrence I. Donley,
Harvey Secor, James F. Smith, Jerry Snapp,
son, Roger F. Grahl, Frank Grooms, William
dress, including Zip Code Number.
all letters, numerals, designs sharp: unmarred
wood, fine bore: FINE-all parts and over 30%
for use in arms or replicas thereof.
Leonard S. Lachowicz, Thomas W. Samuels, Jr.
Staadt, Trump, Philip N. Tyler,
Hawkins, Jr., Jack Hemminger, Reginald
Hilla, Richard C. Jedd, Arnold Johnson, Robert
5. How to Count Numerals, Etc.: Groups of
finish original; all letters, numerals, designs sharp;
The restriction also does not apply to antique
Norman Wade, William Weiler.
figures count as one word 30-30. 250-3000,
minor wood marks, good bore: VERY
firearms classified as curios or relics "including
MASSACHUSETTS: Robert F. Brasil.
CONNECTICUT: Kevin Broderick, P. F. Con-
Kiesling, Robert Joseph Laban, Garry L. Macka,
MICHIGAN: Robert Sage.
Dr. John M. Markley, Bernard C. Mattson, Eu-
$150.00, Abbreviations consisting of ini-
to 30% original finish, all original
any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percus-
verse, Robert E. Dearden, W. E. Diefenderfer,
gene R. John E. Morley, John L. Peter-
tials or single characters count as one word
parts; metal surfaces smooth, with all edges
sion cap or similar type of ignition system"
MISSOURI: Elmer R. Proehl, Jr.
James L. Evans, Sr., Francis J. Gastringer,
(example: H. Smith-W.H. counts as one
sharp; clear letters, numerals, designs; wood
in or before 1898, or replicas of
OHIO: Earl Gooch, James G. Tupper.
Armand Korzenik, Stan Laniewski, Cosimo
Steven M. Petty, James E. Powers, Harry
Reid, Robert M. Richards, Francis H. Rieckman,
word); hyphenated words count as two words
slightly scratched or bruised: bore on collector
such firearms, provided the replicas are not de-
TENNESSEE: William H. Kelley,
Messina, Gene Minucci, Walter E. Perkins, Joseph
Kurt Rife, David L. Roberts, Emery F. Rose, Wil-
(i.e.: 20-gauge-counts as two words) Include
items disregarded; minor replace-
signed or redesigned to fire rimfire or centerfire
TEXAS: Fred E. Davis, Jr., Robert W. Hanna.
M. Richards, Leslie Ruffle, Eugene M.
liam D. Ross, Jerry Schray, Daniel Ivan Schultz,
name and address in word count. Minor over-
ment parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly
fixed ammunition, or provided they use rimfire
NEW LIFE MEMBERS:
Scoran, Peter R. Shumbo, Russell E. Sorlin,
Jeff Shellabarger, Steven Bruce Shideler, Rob-
ment. wordage will be edited to match advance pay-
pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal let-
or centerfire fixed ammunition no longer made
Thomas
Waller,
Sr.,
Elliott
Wood.
ters, numerals. designs legible; wood refinished,
in the U.S. or "readily available in ordinary
Cuthbert J. Behan, III, Harold H.
ert W. Smith, Dr. Paul S. Snoke, Frederick R.
scratched, bruised or with minor cracks repaired;
channels of commercial trade
ALABAMA: Carroll E. Abbott, Henry W. Barron,
Spitalsky, Russell Stevick, Jack N. Thornhill, El-
6. No Responsibility for Illegible Copy: The
Jerry B. Bennich, Michael E. Blankenship, Boyce
Brackin, Robert K. Furst, Raymond McDan-
mechanism in good working order:
Under the Federal Gun Control Act, indi-
Truax, Richard Wedge, M. P. Wiant, Jesse
publishers are not responsible for typographical
Brown, Norman E. Hoppas, Patrick E. Katras,
nell, James Andrew Moore, Sr., William V.
Winter, Charles Wojtkiewicz, Lowell O. Wy-
major parts replaced; minor replacements; metal
viduals may mail rifles or shotguns that they
errors in printing advertisements, Type or print
Ramsey Knight, Turpin G. Owens, Richard
Ross.
Charles
Wiggins
clearly. No proofs furnished for classified
may be lightly pitted all over. vigorously cleaned
own legally under Federal, State, and local
Parker, Fred H. Phillips, John W Pinkerton,
OF COLUMBIA: Ralph H. Boyd,
or reblued, edges partly rounded; wood scratched,
laws a licensed manufacturer, dealer, or im-
MINNESOTA: David W. Brown, Roger Burdorf,
7. All Articles to Be Properly Described: To
bruised, cracked or repaired; mechanism in work-
porter for "repair customizing. Handguns,
Morris W. Schroder, Richard F. Tidwell, Willie
John
Frazier.
FLORIDA: Roger R. Anderson, Byron Broton,
Victor Conger, Kenneth Costin, Charles
avoid misunderstandings, the condition of every
ing
order
while covered by the same provision, cannot
White.
Louis Bruce, Kirk E. Carter, Charles
M. Freidheim, Glenn Gerdes, Cliford W. Henry.
ALASKA: Paul Arkens, James W. Bickman, Jr.,
advertised article should be described in accord-
WARNING TO USERS OF ADVERTIS-
mailed because of U.S. Postal regulations but
Dickens, Paul Dinger, Frankham, W.
Louis E. Hull, Floyd O. Johnson, David Michael
ance with the following definitions:
Kneeland, Jerry B. Nau, Alfred Newton,
previously sold at retail, in same condition as
ING: Federal Gun Control Act of 1968
may be sent by common carrier. Licensees may
Buck Chagnon, Ellis C. Hines, L. E. Knapp, Von
Furlong, Richard Gelien, G. E. Gilliland, Francis
stricts interstate, but not intrastate sales and
return such firearms 'replacement firearm
Phillips, Ristow, George C. Strother,
Trenton Niemeyer, Ralph D. Olsen, Raymond N.
of the same kind and type" to the sender.
Bobby V. Ware, Maurice D. Young.
Jackson, Richard H. Kempfer, Nelson
Kinsey, Vernon W. Knox, Harry T. Kropff,
Petersen, Stanley Robert Peterson, James Phalen,
ARIZONA: Thomas Anderson, Frederick G.
Clarence Ramel, Charles R. Schmidt, Barry J.
Borcherdt, Guy Cates, Anthony Don,
Eugene L. Lyon, Paul Edward McCoy, George W.
William Elliott, Nathan Gilliam, D. Houde,
McGill, Albert McGonigal, Benny Myers,
Turner, William F. Thompson.
MISSISSIPPI: David Clayborne, Arthur Long,
George D. Protos, William C. Sapp, Fred
USED SMITH & WESSONS. MOD. 15 COM-
Orson Humphrey, William Kohler, Robert E.
Lee, Everett K. Lodge, Kenneth L. Long, Ken-
Schmitt, Robert H. Sheldon, S. William Spagnola,
Henry Martin, W. Mitchell, Jack Murphy, Heber
Simmons,
Jr.
D
D
MS.
FOR SALE:
bat Masterpiece 4" blue. Hundreds in stock for
BROOMHANDLE MAUSER PISTOL PARTS.
Long, Jr., Ronald E. Robert
immediate shipment. Police trades of duty weap-
Illustrated list 25¢. Harold Bruffett, Mauser Dept.,
Dorman Stapp, Robert W. Strong, Roland E.
Dewey Barnett, James Arthur Burris,
Mitchell, Dr. Joe M. Reavley, Maj. Henry
West.
Henry
White,
ons let us bring you the buy of the year. Selected
Croswell, Michigan 48422.
Searle, John R. Shafer, Ed Souders, John
GEORGIA: Ben Hill Bowden, Maj. S. E. Helm,
John C. Cayton, Zeno A. Cook, Crouthers,
Larry Day, John M. Donaldson, Frederick Z.
FIREARMS
"Perfect" guns only $74.50. "Fair" better
Spall, Donald A. Stewart, Miss Mary E. Stid-
Kenneth Lewis, Jack McJunkin, M. D.
$59.50. Order for prepaid shipment. Bank
FOR SALE: THREE COLT REVOLVING CYL-
Myrick, Edward Morton, Wayne A. Reid, Howard
Ellis, Edward W. Erker, Thomas Gossard, Lee
check or Money Order with your certified F.F.L.
inder long arms. One rifle, Perfect condition, one
worthy. Donald W. Williams.
Grantham, Vern Guthrie, Robert E. Gwinn, Floyd
ARKANSAS: Alvis Chandler, James Coburn,
Rhodes, Charles Rogers, Clark G. Smith,
and state dealer license where required. Pretco,
Good condition and one has some pits. $2700.00.
Hader, Sr., Darrell G. Hanan, Teddy L. Head-
Dept. AR, Box 338, Ithaca, N. Y. 14850.
Send 25é for photo. Jenkins, 109 Daniels
Richard Duffy, Donald R. Hall, Felix B. Henry,
Bruce Tamker, Nathan Lee Widener.
HAWAII: Fred Botelho, Wallace H. Fujii,
rick, Archie D. Holden, Leslie Horn, David
POTOMAC ARMS COLLECTORS ASSOCIA-
Street, Leesburg, Va. 22075.
Prough.
Warren G. Abbott, Joe Bagnall,
Philip Kealoha, C. F. Keister, Larry E. Shimabu-
Johnston, Tony Lingle, G. B. Lowther, M.
Gun Show, October 14-15, Greenbelt, Mary-
SOLD LARGE LIST 25¢.
Neher, Jr. Ronald G. Rosson, Donald H. Sanders,
land, National Guard Armory.
Stanley Barlow, Beaver, Thomas
kuro, John L. Stitnizky, Edward Tanaka.
Emil Schager Duane Titus, M. J. Travis,
20904. Greg del Real, Box 4345, Silver Spring, Maryland
MAUSER ZIG-ZAG REVOLVER. WINCHES-
Commemorative Collection. Winchester Mod.
Bennett, Emile Bourdet, Charles Braxton Bragg,
IDAHO: Roger Applegate, Ivan R. Palfreyman.
Claude E. Trotter, George Wilbanks.
ALASKA, WYOMING, NEBRASKA WINCHES-
Collection. Browning Commemorative Shotgun.
Willis Brenizer, Robert E. Brimberry,
ILLINOIS: Dwight Allen, Emery Bailey,
MONTANA: H. John Crohn, Wayne Hartly,
Commemoratives. Immediate 402-729-
LOVELY DOUBLES. WOODWARD UNDER
BT99's. Phone: 815-894-2738. Mink Oil, Box 9,
David Britton, Albert E. Brown, Claude
Edward Betz, Norman Bjordnson, Drexel
Leonard M. Holcomb, James A. Phillips, Fred-
2888 or 2635. Bedlan's, Box 244, Fairbury, Ne-
Camerer, Anthony E. Celich, Richard Cooley, H
and over, sets barrels: Excellent. Purdey 20-
Seatonville, Illinois 61359.
Brown, Russell Broyles, Richie D. Burke, Forrest
erick
Tedesco.
braska 68352.
gauge; others. Stamped. self-addressed envelope.
Caldwell, Bernard C. Callan, John Camp-
Cummins, Leo De Crane, Dr. Donald R. Doyle,
NEBRASKA: Craig A. Cockson, Charles C. Cor-
bell, Theodore H. Carlow, William Chandler,
Kenneth Duhm, Robert F. Foster, Robert
nett, Charles Heffelbower, Charles Olsen.
BROWNING SUPERPOSED 12. LONG TANG.
75214. Rowley, 7303 Lakewood Blvd., Dallas, Texas
WINCHESTERS. WANTED: 1876 DELUXE,
as on Cover June of The Amer-
Jr., William Chandler, George John Check,
Fraze, Ludwig R. Goeschl. Gerald L. Hannon,
NEV Edwin Colquhoun, R. Dale,
1C/M. Magnificent, special-order wood. Excellent.
ican Rifleman. 402-729-2888 or 2635. Bedlan's, Box
Jane Christensen, Ira Cohen, Eugene S. Col-
Elmer Hanson, Wilfred Hanson, James
James Duval. William J. Moe, Bruce H. Sa-
Carey, Box 124, Rensselaer, 12144.
LUGERS-LISTING 35¢. LUGER TIE CLASP
244, Fairbury, Nebraska 68352.
bert, Marvin Combs. James Cullen. Fred C.
Duke Keller, Warren S. Koerner, Paul David
NEW gers, HAMPSHIRE: Alcide P. Bocash, Louis
Jeff
Wilson.
$2.50. Luger Manual Shattuck, 6661 Castle
Curtis, Sid Davis, Jack De Selle, Donald
Levi, Robert H. Meyers, Draginja Milojkovich,
CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. WORLD-
Drive, Birmingham, Michigan 48010.
P-38 PARTS, ACCESSORIES. ILLUSTRATED
Dingler, Stephen Doro, Donald Ecker. Alan
Gustav Moll, John D. Montgomery, Eugene
Jacques, Peter Labednick, Arthur Dick Marple,
famous gunsmiths. Send Bury Street,
25¢. Harold Bruffett, P-38 Dept., Croswell,
Evans, Robert Fansler, John W. Ferrara,
Morel, Wayne Morss, William Mueller, Rev.
Wayne
Lester
Osborne.
London England for illustrated catalog
GUNS OR MODERN.
Michigan 48422.
N. Ferrell, William Festag, Sylvester C. Fremstad,
Morris Odum. Casimir F. Ptasinski, Herbert R.
NEW JERSEY: Joseph S. Babitz, Sr., Ted Basiak,
of guns and rifles by Air Mail.
Professional service: reasonable. Firearms Ap-
Larry Dee Fry, Ken Funchess, Ernest Gallegos,
Reich, Robert Bob Rigdon,
Edward John W. Busch, James Chris-
Ralph S. Gilbert, Jr., N. Golightly, Lt/Col.
Riggs, David MacLeod Robertson, Herbert G.
ORIGINAL P-38 MILITARY MAGAZINES,
92324. praisers of America, P.O. Box 841, Colton, Calif.
TERRIFIC SALE! NEW MAUSER-HEYM
afis, William Church, Stanley G. Cobb. John
Model 2000 Rifle. adjustable trigger, Krupp 24"
Robert A. Goodpasture, Ret., William B. Gorton,
Russell, Michael Sadecky, Robert Savini,
Doremus, Robert Fellner, William H. Finne,
three for $10.75 postpaid. Broomhandle Mauser
Robert Graves, Richard E. Green, Norvin L.
loading clips, five for $5.50. postpaid. Offer ends
barrel, recessed bolt face, European folding rear
James R. Silverwood, Eugene Skiroock, Charles
Franklyn Gluckler, H Henry, Theodore E. B.
ANTIQUE FIREARMS. LONG LIST OF GUNS
sight. relief-engraved hinged floor plate, 5-shot,
Griffith, Joe Jr., Steven H. Guthauser,
Stalcup, John M. Stapleton Jay M. Strayer,
Howard, Alonzo Jones. Raymond C. Kindt, Jr.,
48422. October 31. Harold Bruffett, Croswell, Michigan
made before 1899. Will trade. Send 25¢ for list
Monte Carlo cheek European walnut stock,
Rhett F. Guthrie, Wade A. Hancock, Craig A.
Richard Anton Wenskus. Lloyd E.
Andrew G Knudsen, Frederick Lockburner, Jr.,
and conditions Fulmer's Antique Firearms,
fancy hand-checkering, sling swivels, contrasting
Harris, Daniel W. Harvey, David R. Hayes,
West, Harold Whalen, James W. Windmiller,
Edward Madley, Walter Massuk, David E. Mc-
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501.
wood forend, pistol grip cap with white spacers:
Charles R. Heatherly, David E. Higdon, Robert
Glenn York, Curtis Young.
Carthy, William P. McGrath, Leonard Mc-
CASH PAID FOR GUNS: MODERN, AN-
308 Winchester, 270 Winchester and
Houssels, Jr., Gordon T. Howes, Larry Hudson,
INDIANA: Richard A. Brewer, James M. Cald-
Leish, Sr., Lavern A McNamara, Adrian Mouw,
tique. 27 years reputable dealings. Write, or phone
ROBERT ABELS. P.O. BOX 428, HOPEWELL
30-'06. Dealers and jobbers only. $109.95: 6
James Humphrey, James P. Kavanaugh, Wil-
well, Jr., David M. Carper, Wayne E. Cupp, Tom
James Norris, Alfred E. Oswald, Wayne Peck,
617-828-1679 for hours. Clines Gunroom, 876
Pleasant St., Canton, Mass. 02021.
Junction, 12533. We buy and sell American
pieces or more assorted $104.95 Mathews
liam O. Keson, John Knapp, Delbert Knight,
M. Green. Larry Hammer, James Hanak, Daniel
Darrel Puls, Thomas B. Quinn. Ronald
and English Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons, etc.
Boucher, Inc., 1950 Brighton- Henrietta Road,
John Lane, Joseph G. Leachman, James E.
Heifner, Norbert C. Hoeing, Robert W. Hunt.
Ranieri, Rosolen. Peter Sherchock, James
Rochester, N. Y. 14623. See your dealer. Sold
Francis P. Kidd, William H. Klepper, Sr., Dennis
COLLECTOR'S WINCHESTERS. COLTS, OTH-
only to dealers.
Lee, Chester W. Locke, John W. Long, Jr.,
Stuart D D S. Brown M. Thigpen, Jr., Clem-
Richard Love, H. Lowe, Joseph G.
Stamp list. Frontier Guns, 104 Main,
PELLET ARMS AND SUPPLIES: HIGH PER-
R. Kring, Earl James Limburg, Ralph E. Lind-
ens M. Tomaszewski, Jr. George E. Tooker. Alex-
Richardson, Texas 75080.
formance European models. Exclusive American
Manning, Chelsea Ronald Marx, Harry Marx,
holm, Stephen D. Lisse, Coleman McFelea, Jr.,
ander Tuccairone, Benjamin C.
source for world's highest velocity rifle. Satisfac-
PARKERS: SIX LEFT. INCLUDING RARE
Loyal Mason, L/Cdr. Marion W. Lon
Darrell Medlock, Herman Moore, Raymond
George F. Wharton III, Robert E. Wiebalk,
Reibel, James A. Reith, Dennis G. Stover, Peter
SMITH & WESSON, COLT, RUGER, D. B.
tion guaranteed. Write for free catalog. Air Rifle
and unusual AAHE, BHE 28, PH 10. Original
McQueen, M. L. Millard, Jr., Gary L. Miller,
Wayne
Zukowski.
Wesson, & H loading tools, case tumblers. We
Headquarters, Grantsville, W. 26147.
condition. List $1.00 Parker, Box 33, Broken
Robert M. Miller, O. E. Moore, Jr., Robert
T.
Svast,
Charles
Synowiec,
Sr
Arrow, Oklahoma 74012.
NEW MEXICO: Cameron F. Bradley, Maj. Ben
Moore, Thomas Murry, Seth R. Nadel, Joseph
IOWA: Randell Bridges, Donald L. Kerr,
carry good supply of each. Free list. Our service
A. Nasca, Donald C. Nesmith, Larry L. Parkison,
Gerald King, Jr., Nera McKune, David Montz,
Colglazier, Don W. Daniels, Lewis A. Hanchey,
and prices please you. Please state you are
Hines, Harold Lang, Lopez,
Donald M. Stoltenberg, Norman D. Swank, Louis
dealer, law enforcement dept., law officer or in-
R. Parzl, Don Pense, Calvin Pryse, J. Ross
Frank F. Norris, Charles A. Skelton, Darrell E.
dividual. In hurry, phone 406-379-4600. &
Under the Gun Control Act of 1968 and its administrative
Reed, G. Rice, Tobert Richardson, Vincent
Wren.
Turner,
Michael
Weix.
Rifle Ranch, Turner, Montana 59542.
PLEASE
regulations, interstate shipments (sales or trades) of firearms manu-
Romo, R. Rouland, Elmer R. Sagrillo, Ben-
KANSAS: Gale L. Cook, Leroy F. Hiatt, Clinton
NEW YORK: Lawrence Abrams, John Adler,
jamin Salmon, Sangrey, Calvin A.
Higby, Gary D. Hook, Dave J. Johnston,
William C. Akunevicz, Walter J. Ayling, Joseph
HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON MODEL 156
factured since 1898 and of ammunition or components for them
Schaefer, T. B. Schnaidt, James Shaw, Barry
Jeffrey Racy, Leonard C. Ziegler.
Huntsman Muzzle Loader, 58 and
Shelton, Frank Shoulders, Thomas Sim-
James Fischer, Edwin P. Glover,
$59.95. Lyman: Round ball mould w/handles
mons, Carl L. Simonelli, Wayne L. Small, Richard
NOTE:
can be made only by and through holders of Federal Firearms
Marion Hendricks, John R. McCarthy, Edward
Continued page on 136
Master electric casting furnace w/mould guide
Licenses. For details and exceptions, see Paragraph 8 above. Please
$39.95. Prices prepaid. Send for Free binocular,
consult your local dealer for all such items that are advertised in
telescope sight, spotting scope and air rifle discount
The American Rifleman.
price list. Safari Outfitters, Baker, Ore. 97814.
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YEAR'S PRE-'64 LISTING FOR $1.00. JIM
TALL&BIG MEN
MUZZLE LOADING KITS
Scott, Leon, Iowa 50144.
Franchi.
LUGER PARTS, ACCESSORIES. ILLUSTRATED
list 25c. Harold Bruffett, Luger Dept., Croswell,
Michigan 48422.
Over Winchester and Browning in features.
Outerwear
NEW 12-GA. DOUBLE BARREL MUZZLE
Loading shotgun. Loads w/one-piece plastic wads.
$95.00; postage paid. Dealers inquire. General
Guaranteed
Trading Co., 116 Sycamore Circle, Clearfield, Utah
Under them in weight.
84015.
To-Fit You
NEW FRANCHI SHOTGUNS: AUTOMATICS-
$144.95; vent $169.95; Hunter-$195.95; Fal-
conet O/U's 12-, 16-, 20-ga. Ebony-$245.95; Buck-
Now you can wear
skin-$255.95; 28-, 410-ga. Ebony-$259.95; Buck-
Gua ed-to-Fit
skin-$269.95. Masselli's Shooters, 64 Freestone,
heavy duty, reinforced
Portland, Conn. 06480.
Outdoor Clothes and
Footwear specially pro-
FEINWERKBAU 300 MATCH AIR RIFLE
Complete with all parts needed to make a hand-
portioned for Tall, Big
with sights, accessories: Perfect; $175.00. David
some, fully shootable Muzzle Loading Pistol. Cal.
and Stout Men only. Im-
Meltzer, 12 B Brook Hill La., Rochester, N. Y.
The facts:
Franchi. We think Browning and
44 precision rifled, octagonal barrel, front and
14625.
agine thermal Underwear
Winchester make very good O&Us.
rear sights. Stock is fully contoured and inletted.
Sweatshirts, and Jackets
All holes drilled and tapped. Illustrated instruc-
ATTENTION! MILITARY COLLECTORS AND
with Necks to 22", Bod-
Franchi
Both show strong evidence of
tion sheet. Available in percussion and flintlock
Dealers! Once in a lifetime! Model 1909 Argen-
Winchester
ies 4" longer, Sleeves to
models.
tine Mountain carbines, Berlin '98 action, hinged
Browning
hand craftsmanship. So do we.
38"; Watertight Overalls;
Model KA702 (pictured) $18.50 + postage
floor plate, 22" barrel, 7.65 caliber; Special $39.95
Pants and Jeans with
Complete Kentucky rifle kits available from only
each. Ten or more $35 95 each. Condition-Good
12 Gauge Falconet
12 Gauge 101
Waists to 60", and in-
12 Gauge
And we want you to take a good
$55.95
to Very Good. F.O.B. Mathews & Boucher, Inc.,
seams to 42"; Rugged
1950 Brighton- Henrietta Road, Rochester, N.
Y.
Superposed
look at us before you decide on
All-Terrain Shoes and
14623. See your dealer. Sold only to dealers.
Boots in Sizes 10 to 16,
CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS CO.
AAA to EEE.
CVA
Chrome-Molybdenum
Higganum, Conn. 06441
Chrome-Molybdenum
Steel Barrels
your next shotgun. Feature by
Steel Barrels
FOR SALE:
Steel Barrels
feature, dollar for dollar.
SEND FOR FREE CATALOG
Ammo and
Machined Receiver
Judge each gun severely. We
Machined Receiver
Machined Receiver
Name
think there's a good chance
Components
Address
European Walnut
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City
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RWS PELLET HEADQUARTERS. NEW AIR
Stock and Forend
6372 KING-SIZE BLDG.
gun bargain literature, 25¢. Fanta Air Rifles,
Franchi.
The KING-SIZE Co.
BROCKTON, MASS.
Giant! HUNTING or
Box 8122, La Crescenta, Calif. 91214.
Ventilated Rib
Ventilated Rib
Ventilated Rib
The Great Alternative.
WORLD'S LARGEST DIE SERVICE. WE BUY,
Selective
sell, trade any caliber, any quantity, 7/8x14 dies.
Selective
Selective
Fishing & Camping
Sample bi-monthly listing 30¢. Blackhawk, A2274
Loves Park, Illinois 61111.
automatic ejectors
automatic ejectors
automatic ejectors
Stoeger Arms
PROJECTIONLESS SPLIT RING
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY,
61/4 lbs.
7½ lbs.
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55 Ruta Court, So. Hackensack, N.J. 07606
ALL BRAND-NAME MERCHANDISE
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with all brand-name reloading, archery, hunting
The FIRST!
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equipment. All primers, powder and components.
$341.75
$314.95
$530.00
For more information about the great
Send $1.00 postage for 300-page 1972 catalog.
shotguns from Franchi, please write.
BOTH CATALOGS
Leslie Edelman, U.S. Route 309, Box 547. Mont-
The ONE!
gomeryville, Pa. 18936; Leslie Edelman of N. J.,
FULLY ILLUSTRATED
264 Rt. 46, Fairfield, N. J. 07006; Leslie Edelman
of N. 75 Sherwood Ave., Farmingdale, L. I.,
38 SPECIAL COMMERCIAL CASES, ONCE-
N. Y. 11735.
fired, western chrome in original boxes, $18.75 per
BRASS: (FFL REQUIRED INTERSTATE).
The ONLY!
ORDERS FILLED UPON RECEIPT
(M); $1.00 more west of Mississippi. Postpaid.
Once-fired, American manufactured, late date,
X
cleaned by Ralph's exclusive process to natural,
ANNOUNCING!
WADS, ONE-PIECE PLASTIC. NEW PRODUCT.
N.J. 07111.
Vincent J. Peszynski, 31 Rosehill P1., Irvington,
bright, like-new condition. 7.62 NATO (.308 Win-
SCOPE
12-Ga. Winchester or Remington size. Introduc-
chester) G. I. $3.25 hundred, $27.00 thousand.
CONETROL
TORS Dept. AR-1072
tory offer: 1000-$6.50. postpaid. Quantity dis-
counts. Nate Adler, 29465 Sharon Lane, Southfield,
FUSE, 1/8" DIAMETER. GREEN-WATERPROOF.
.223 G. I. $2.25 hundred, $15.00 thousand. Crimp-
YOUR FREE
MOUNTS
less 30 carbine, 45 ACP and crimpless 38 Spl.
FREE COLOR BROCHURE Hwy. 123 South, Seguin, Texas 78155
40 INDUSTRIAL PL., NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. 10805
Michigan 48076.
100 feet $5.00, postpaid. Many uses-hobby, can-
G. I. $2.25 hundred, $16.00 thousand. (Notice:
non, rocket. No C.O.D.'s Pacific Aero Supply,
P.O. Box 601, Malibu, Calif. 90265.
Government has stopped release of surplus brass.
ALL-NEW
RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES FOR COLLECTOR.
Stock up now while our stock of items are still
List #2. 784 items, $1.00. Kass, 30 Ivy Circle,
available.) New 15-shot carbine magazines $1.00.
W. Haven, Conn. 06516.
CARTRIDGE BOXES BY NEWTON ARMS CO
New carbine sling and oiler $1.75. Ralph's High
COMPLETE LEATHER
In popular rifle, pistol and shotshell sizes. Made of
Luster Brass Cleaner, stainless, time-tested formula,
heavy-duty cardboard. Send 25¢ in coin or stamps
does not weaken brass, 8-oz. bottle concentrate
MOVING?
Please let us know 5
RELOADERS! LABELS THAT STICK TO ANY
container. Know what you have in those car-
for list and samples. Dealers write. 6618 Lovett
$1.75. New cartridge boxes: 45 ACP 38 Spl.,
PRODUCTS
tridges! Ammo-Info (trademark) labels-100 for
Ave., Dallas, Texas 75227.
30 carbine $1.25 per 10, $9.50 per 100; 30-'06
weeks in advance.
$2.00 or 500 for $5.00. Send 10c for free samples.
(with dividers) $1.75 per 10, $13.50 per 100. Every-
Milton Brynin, Box 162AR, Fleetwood Station,
MILITARY AMMUNITION SPECIALS. 30-'06
thing prepaid. Satisfaction guaranteed Ralph Beal
CATALOG IS HERE NOW
Attach an address
Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 10552.
non-corrosive, 150-grain full jacket-$6.21 per 100.
75041. Reloader's Supplies, 1544 Flores, Garland, Texas
9mm Luger non-corrosive, 15-grain by Lapua of
label from the
CANNON FUSE 3/32" DIAMETER. WATER-
Sweden-$4.99 per 100. 8mm Mauser non-corro-
FROM TRIPLE K MFG. CO.
proof; 15 feet $1.00; 55 feet $3.00; 95 feet $5.00,
sive, 174-grain, manufactured in Canada-$4.99
FORMED CASES: 33 W.C.F., 38-56, 40-65-
wrapper of a re-
postpaid. Many uses: rockets, etc. Catalog 15c.
per 100. 7.65 Argentine Mauser, 160-grain, full
$16.50. 40-82, 45-90, 9.3x72R, 40-70 Sharps-
Zeller Enterprises, Box 1866-A, Wickenburg, Ari-
jacket- 98 per 100. New production: Sako, 38
$24.00/100. Many others. Robert Pomeroy, Corinth,
A COMPLETE CATALOG OF LEATHER PRODUCTS FOR
cent issue of THE
zona 85358.
Special 158-grain SWC. non-corrosive Boxer primed
Maine 04427.
LAWENFORCEMENT OR SPORT. TRIPLE K IS NOW
AMERICAN RIFLE-
$3.89 per box 50. F.O.B. Mathews & Boucher,
ATTENTION! OWNERS OF STAR AND
Inc., 1950 Brighton- Henrietta Road, Rochester,
CASES. ONCE-FIRED, POSTPAID 35 REM.,
MANUFACTURING CUSTOM QUALITY LEATHER
MAN. If you do
Phelps Reloaders. Your answer to maximum pro-
N. Y. 14623. See your dealer. Sold only to dealers.
30-30, 308 Win. 256 Mag. 100-$4.50; 300-
PRODUCTS AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES! SEND FOR
duction is the Somar Indexer semi-automatic unit
$12.00; 500-$18.75: 1,000-$35.00. Masselli's
not have a label,
for rotating shell plate, $24.95, Ppd. Five-year
9MM MILITARY CASES, 45 ACP MATCH OR
Shooters, 64 Freestone, Portland, Conn. 06480.
YOUR FREE CATALOGUE TODAY, OR SEE
copy all of the in-
warranty. Free brochure. Somar Enterprises,
Commercial 38 Sp., 45 ACP. 32 long or 30
W191S7691 Racine Avenue, Muskego, Wis. 53150.
carbine, 500- 1000-$22.00. 9mm Commer-
PERFECT LUBE PREVENTS LEADING IN
YOUR LOCAL DEALER,
formation
from
cial, 357 Mag. or .308 Match, 500-$20.00, 1000-
hot magnum loads. Used in tropics. 80c. Dealers
Name
(Please Print)
and jobbers wanted. Cooper-Woodward, Box
Thanks to your demands
1971-72 DU PONT HANDLOADER'S GUIDE-
your membership
$37.50. 44 Mag., 41 Mag. or 45 long Colt. 500-
Free! Contains the latest recommendations for re-
$23.50, 1000-$45 00. Military 45 ACP, 30 carbine
972W, Riverside, Calif. 92502.
card in the space
loading Du Pont Smokeless Powders for shotshell,
or 223, 500-$8.50. 1000-$15.00 All once-fired,
Please allow 30 days for
New Address
rifle and handgun. Write: Du Pont, Room 22368-I,
tumble-cleaned, postpaid. Nate Adler, 29465 Sharon
provided for the
Wilmington, Delaware 19898.
Lane, Southfield, Michigan 48076.
Catalog delivery
label.
BOXES FOR PRECISELY 100 CAST BULLETS,
FOR SALE:
City
State
Zip Code
BRASS 308. 30-'06, 35 REM. 30-30 BOXED
calibers .45, 44, 38. 9mm, 30 carbine. Sample 25¢:
10-19¢ each; 25-16¢ each; 50 or more-131/2
$4.50. (FFL needed.) Shotshell Boxes $5.00
each. Postpaid. Sizes assorted as ordered. Quantity
per 100. G & A Shop, 269 New York Avenue,
GENERAL
Dept. AL
Check below the lists that your name now appears on that you would like
Huntington, N.Y. 11734.
discount to licensed dealers. Asch's Boxes, 2 West-
568 Sixth Ave., San Diego, Calif. 92101
this change of address applied to:
vale, Plano, Texas 75074.
FREE WHOLESALE CATALOG. OVER 200
PLEASE SEND FREE
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HARD CAST BULLETS, SIZED, LUBRICATED
pages of bargains in Archery, Ammo. Guns (mod-
"HANDI-MATIC SPORTMAN'S KNIFE". "LOC-
38 cal. 146-gr. WC or SWC, 158-gr. RN sized 358.
ern and black-powder), shooting accessories, re-
Knife" patented custom-grade sheath knives, years
LEATHER CATALOG!
( ) NRA Official Referee
( ) Club Officer
9mm RN 356, 30 carbine 115-gr. 310-1000/
loading, scopes, knives and many other items.
ahead of all other fine knives. Write: LocKnife,
Name
$12.50. 44 cal. 185-gr. WC 429, .45 cal. 185-gr.
Dealer inquiries invited. Grady's Wholesale Sports,
Inc., 11717 East 23rd Street, Independence, Mis-
( ) NRA Training Counselor
( ) Tournament News Subscription
SWC 452-1000/$14.50. 45 cal. 220-gr. RN 452,
Belvedere Plaza, Anderson, S.C. 29621.
souri 64050.
44 cal. 240-gr. SWC 429-800/$13.5 308 Match
Address
( ) NRA Instructor
Cases 1000/$25.00. Muzzle-loading balls, pure lead
NEW RCBS DIE SETS. ALL MODERN CALI-
FREE HUNTING OR FISHING AND CAMP-
.36 cal. .375-1000/$13.5 .44 and .45 cal. 451-
bers and most popular Wildcats, reg. $15.00, now
ing catalog. Brand-name merchandise at lowest
445 dia. 1000/$15.50. Prices plus postage. Dealers
discount prices. American Express, BankAmeri-
City
send FFL. Texans send birth date, driver's license
$8.99. RCBS reloader Jr. press with dies, reg.
NRA, 1600 RHODE ISLAND, AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
$43.50, now $28.99. All postpaid and insured. Re-
card, Master Charge, Uni-Card. Parker Distribu-
number. Taylor Bullets, P.O. Box 21254, 327 E.
loaders Supplies, RFD #1, Laconia, N. H. 03246.
tors, Dept. ARC-1072, 40 Industrial Place, New
Rochelle, New York. 10805.
State
Hutchins, San Antonio, Texas 78221.
Zip
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SURVIVAL. SELECTED BOOKS, TEXTS AND
BRAND NEW G.I.
LEARN GUNSMITHING
official current government manuals. List 25¢ (re-
funded). Pioneer, 2740 Pioneer Lane, Falls Church,
MUMMY SLEEPING BAG
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COLORADO
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Power $4.00. American Conflux, Inc., P.O. Box
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the
Work with the lat-
VETERINARY ASSISTANT-TRAIN AT HOME
MAUSER
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est equipment in
in spare time for animal care career. Unlimited
only
$39.95
You can't buy compar-
modern shops and
opportunities-hospitals, shelters, zoos, pet shops,
able Sleeping Bag for less
classrooms Day or
kennels, laboratories, etc. Send for Free "Career
prepaid
than $70! Genuine
night classes
Kit", North American School of Animal Sciences,
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NEW 3000 MAUSER
A NEW APPROACH TO SHOOTING
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condition $2.95
subzero weather/sa
classes of veterans
faction guaranteed.
This is NOT cor-
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MODEL
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FREE CATALOG OF DOG ACCESSORIES
Model 3000 bolt action rifle is available in right
and Hunting Equipment. Write Bill Boatman &
Co., 237 Maple St., Dept. 83C, Bainbridge, Ohio
45612.
IN RIGHT
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features silent smooth operation. A full range of
"KNIVES HAND-MADE". '72 CATALOG 50
OR LEFT
cents. Frank Centofante, P.O. Box 17587, Tampa,
calibers including .243 Win, 270 Win, .308 Win,
Fla. 33612.
PONCHO LINER
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30.06, 375 H & H Mag., 7MM Rem. Mag., combined with old
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BROCHURE and
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wax Bullet Lubricant now available in South Africa
from Nicholas Yale in Johannesburg and Perrins
NYLON PONCHOS
1531 Hoyt Street, Denver, Colo. 80215
in Pretoria. In Australia from Greenacre Firearms.
No compromise with quality; we use only Alox
Genuine G.I. Vietnam
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Hollow or solid sticks 85¢, 4 sticks $3.00, postpaid.
featherweight 22 oz.
$8.95 pre-paid
1972-73 CATALOG
Free Dacron on request. Jobbers-dealers write for
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Larger (400 pages) and more
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Mississippi 39601.
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PRODUCTS BY CRAFTSMEN WITH IMAGINATION
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BULLET CASTING FLUX. PERFECT; NO
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SCOPE MOUNTS RAMPS OPEN SIGHTS
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Texas 75208.
Designed and manufactured in Colorado.
ATTRACTIVE CUSTOM-ENGRAVED PLATES
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RUVEL & COMPANY GOVERNMENT SUR-
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MACHINE GUN 50-CAL. SHELLS COMPLETE
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made-$6.00.New, unissued paratrooper's individual
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MAKE YOUR OWN KNIFE. FINE TEMPERED
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models, available separately complete kits
Age
$4.00. Hunting knife with sheath converted
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stuff bag, 5"x30"-$3.25. Survival mirror-$1.25.
All carbine magazines, American manufactured,
INDIAN DEER CALL. EASY TO MAKE WITH
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Name
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Racine, Wisconsin 53405.
BURRIS One-Piece Supreme Mount
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Chrome 15-mag legal 4-shot hunting mags.
"TO ENSLAVE A NATION DISARM THE CITI-
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State
Handguard-$3.50. Carbine 10-shot stripper clips,
13094, Houston, Texas 77019.
City
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twelve-$1.00 seventy-five-$5. Carbine mags.
rubber dust covers, five-$1.00; fifty-$5.00. new
EMBLEMS, PATCHES, EMBROIDERED FAST
carbine 15-shot dbl. mag. pouch, fits on stock or
service. Your design. 1000's. The best for less.
Name
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belt, four-$1 25 for $5.00. Carbine slings and
Russell, 1109 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210.
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BUILD YOUR OWN TABLE HOCKEY GAME;
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wood construction. Instructions $1.00. Wright's,
M-5 Garand bayonet-$6.25. British Lee-Enfield
501 Rimrock Drive, Rosemount, Minn. 55068.
Complete information on the safest
City
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spike bayonet with metal sheath-$1.25. Mauser
NUMDAH RUGS. WHITE BACKGROUND,
indoor home shooting range on the
G 96
COMPLETE GUN
Model 98 bayonet with scabbard-$6.50. Mauser
hand-embroidered with different animal figures,
TREATMENT
93 or 95 bayonets with scabbard- $4.00. Garand
market. Units for the plinker, the pro-
combination tool-$2.00. Milled carbine rear sights
4x6 foot Satisfaction guaranteed.
Cleans removes
-$2.00. Stevens, New 520-A shotgun stocks-
Freed, Box 394, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103.
fessional, and the gun smith.
all traces. of rust and leading.
Name
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$10.00. New Springfield bolts, complete-$4.50.
GUN
Lubricates will not freeze,
Army-issue 30 cal. bore scope-$1 Springfield
RCBS, LYMAN, MEC, LACHMILLER, LEE,
oxidize evaporate. Insures
Address
'03-A3 handguard-$2.50; 03-$4.00. Springfield
Ohaus, Forster, Belding & Mull reloading tools.
Write to Dept. AR
perfect firing at all tempera-
type 30-'06 5-shot stripper clips, fifteen-$ 00;
Supermarket for the shooter. Fast shipments, fair
tures.
100-$5.00. Web slings for Garand, Springfield,
prices. Free catalog. Esman's, Pitcairn, Pa. 15140.
DETROIT
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Used-75¢; New- Garand clips, twelve-
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BULLET
triple action
metal parts which will protect
against rust and fingermarks.
five-$5.00. Army combat-serviceable Springfield
Texas residents add 5% tax. Old Fort Tanners,
TRAP CORP.
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5 oz. can $1.49 pp
or Garand cartridge belts, American mfg.-$2.00:
brand New-$4 75; U.S. Army issued leather .45
GENUINE U.S. MARINE SURVIVAL KNIFE
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auto pistol hip holster, Excellent condition-$3. 50.
.45 shoulder holster, tan saddle leather, adjustable
$12.50. Genuine U.S. Navy pilot's knife $10.50.
Schaumburg, IL 60172
strap-$4.50. Pistol lanyard-75¢ each. Plastic
Made on government contract. Not copies. Order
City
water-proof covers for revolvers or pistols, four-
right from this ad. Or send for free catalog featur-
State
Zip
$1.00. 45 cal. webbed dbl. mag. pouch- 70c. two
ing unique items including government surplus,
CARTRIDGE BOXES
-$1.00. M1911 .45 auto magazines-$2.50. G.I.
camping equipment, military insignia. Money-back
metal pistol-cleaning rod, female threaded-50¢.
guarantee on knives and all catalog merchandise.
I endorse the above good sportsmen for membership in the
Brass brush 45 cal., 15¢ each, .22 or .38 cal. wire
Vista, 654 Broadway, New York, N. Y. 10012.
P&S SALES
National Rifle Association.
bristle pistol brushes with handle (specify) 40c
BACK PATCHES, SHOULDER PATCHES, EM-
9642K
each, three-$1. New AR15 mags- $4.00. AR15-
broidered emblems; imported. Identification license
M16 issue 4-piece cleaning rod-$2.75. Rare AR15
'72 Fall & Winter
ammo pouch, holds three mags., combat-service-
plates, auto shields. Information 10c. Staydrya,
Your Name
Whitestone, L.I., N.Y. 11357.
able-$2.50. New, latest nylon issue-$5.50. Ord-
nance rifle grease, 1-lb. can-$2.00 U.S. rifle bore
DELEMONT 17-JEWEL POCKET WATCH.
FREE
cleaner, 6-oz. can-50¢; quart-$2.00. G.I. gun oil,
Ideal for the sportsman when an a-heavy watch
NRA Code Line
4-oz. 50¢; quart-$2.00. Plastic water-proof covers,
is desired. Swiss made. Incabloc shock-protected
CATALOG
8x57 for rifle or carbines, six-$1.00; twenty-
(Note: Your code line appears on your current NRA Membership Card or on any mailing label
five-$3.00, Astra 400 or 600 mags.-$5.00.
movement, unbreakable mainspring anti-magnetic.
Screw-cover case with railroad engine on back
All sizes in stock for rifle and pistol cartridges.
New Browning H.P. webbed hip holster, Canadian
Features hundreds of
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extra hard knocks. One-year guarantee. Retail
free list. Dealers wanted. SHOOTERS SUPPLIES,
unusual camping, clothing, fishing, hunting
(Check one)
Leather Belgian H.P. holster-$6.50 W.W. II
$54.00. Your complete cost is $32.50, postpaid.
1251 Blair Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
items. All merchandise sold on money-back
Radom holster- $6.50. Walther P.P. or P.P.K.-
Use my name when sending NRA membership information to the persons I have
Mapleleaf Distributing, Box 275-C, Chesterland,
$4.75. W.W. II Mauser 3-pocket ammo pouches-
guarantee. Order your FREE copy today.
Ohio 44026.
listed above.
$2.95. New military Broomhandle Mauser pilot
stripper $2.00. Mark IV-V Enfield 10-round
P&S Sales, Dept. AR-10
Do not use my name when sending NRA membership information.
mags.-$3.00. 6.5mm and 7.35mm Italian charger
CARIBOU SKINS; BEAUTIFULLY TANNED,
clips, six-$1.00. Pin punches, 1/16", 15c each. We
norma
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with hair on. Large size $32.00, delivered. Freed,
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AMMUNITION
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filled. Free brochure. All models, folding and
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STATE
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ming 82930.
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ZIP
send 5% tax. Ruvel, Dept. 10-K, 3037 N. Clark
OCTOBER 1972
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THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
BLACK NIKON FTN CAMERA OUTFIT, OVER
Gerber knives are
$2000.00; sell half-price; unused. Carey, Box 124,
SILVER DOLLARS, UNCIRCULATED, 1921
Rensselaer, N.Y. 12144.
Morgans, roll of $55.00; 10-$28.50. 1922-1923
Peace Dollars, roll of 20-$61 10-$32.50. 1881
EMBLEMS-BRASSARDS-CELLULOID BUT-
for cutting
S-1883 O, 1902 O, 1904 O, roll of 20, mixed or
tons. Custom tailored. George O. Wood, 146
matched- $71.00; 10-$37.50. Esman's, Pitcairn,
Maple Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01904.
Pa. 15140.
ALOX-BEESWAX BULLET LUBRICANT,
eliminates leading. Best accuracy; cleanly com-
HEATED SOCKS, VESTS, MITTENS, BELTS.
pounded using 50% Alox 2138F and 50% un-
Keeps men/ women warm for sports, work Free
bleached beeswax. Single 12-oz. can $2.00; 3 cans
color brochure. Chill-Chasers, Box 388NJ, Bridge-
port, Conn. 06601.
$5.00; 10 cans $15.00; 7-1b. container $13.00; all
shipped postage prepaid. Larger bulk quantities
available. Life Member, John Cain, Box 227, Ken-
CLEANING RODS. RIGID ONE-PIECE 32-IN.
sington, Maryland 20795.
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102
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118
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98
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133
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79
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113
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106
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134
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132
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131
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100
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137
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10064 A, BERT ACOSTA
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107
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80
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112
Hudson Holsters
133
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84
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132
Telescopic sights are precision optical instruments that deserve protection in the field or
Continued from page 120
Lawrence Spencer, Oscar Squire, James H. Steele,
Hunting Dog
102
Royal Arms, Inc.
136
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109
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135
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128
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111
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104
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106
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87
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124
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101
Shotgun News, The
130
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111
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Sims Stoves
98
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100
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100
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99, 113
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122
Smith's Gunsmithing
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97
South Bend Replicas, Inc.
Set of 8 Spring-Steel Screw-
136
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131
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104
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96
Deluxe Set: Plated Bits &
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112
Sports Alliance, Inc.
86
Prylon Handles 22.00
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135
Springer's, Patches By
110
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135
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111
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4.50
123,
132
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129
Strutz, Walter C.
shell reloader, complete, 12-ga. or 20-ga., regular
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4.00
102
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79
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
5
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103
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Sooter Arthur W Carthel E. Stroud,
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108
Tasco
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Elk Rapids, Michigan 49629
101
T. R. Warren, Edward Wetterer, Ralph White,
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Dealers wanted
Loos & Co.
100
Wayne
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10X Manufacturing Company
134
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NORTH CAROLINA: Dr. F. A. Berne, Clifford
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91
Trail West Cards
104
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123
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Marker Machine Co.
106
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Q&A Handbook
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14, 15
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91
90
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The Questions and Answers
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Mason & Sullivan Co.
110
14020.
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Frank M. Terry, Glen Wilcox
Handbook is a reprint of 150 basic
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Master Lock Company
84
Val's Adv. Novelties
107
Mauser-Bauer, Inc.
K4 WEAVER SCOPE CH $31.99; V4.5 CH
questions most often asked of The
bach, Sidney Sotvik.
Charles Fuller, Henry E. Moulton, William T.
125
Vissing Supreme Scope Covers
135
OHIO: Albert H. W. Adamich, Ralph C. Amick,
Nichols
McKillen & Heyer, Inc.
104
Voss, John
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102
American Rifleman's arms and
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VIRGINIA: Robert H. Bryant, John T. Dalton,
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Mecca Enterprises
97
Bankes, Michael Berkemer, Clinton Bo-
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shooting specialists.
gard, Carl J. Carbon, James R. Chiles, Edward
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Mershon Co.
78
Wahl Company, Frank J.
137
Chiefs w/command post and cross wire: 4X IV
K. Clabaugh, John I. Costein, Bruce E. Cray,
Grimstead, James F. Hoak Samuel B. Hollaway,
Micro Sight Co.
129
Weatherby, Inc.
$43.99; 2.75X $38.99. Same with Universal
The questions and answers in-
9
James M. Donnellan, Allen J. Duff, Joseph
Paul Jenkins, K Junkin, Franklin D.
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Mississippi Valley Outfitters
cluded have been selected and
129
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Roger S. Griffin, Wayne K. Gween, Mark E.
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100
West Side Rifle & Pistol Range
78
mount $3 50: 8x36 Custom binocular $66.99; B &
edited with a view towards pro-
Hanauer, Vernon W. Hill, Douglas Horner, Rob-
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SCORE SHEET
2465 and Maj. Lones Wigger with 2462
liams AFB was runner-up in standard
and Marine CWO David Boyd with 2451
pistol with 522.
(Cont'd from page 18)
and S/Sgt. Jerry Boswell with 2437. The
pistol shooters representing the U.S., cho-
Leonard Saunders of Clancy, Mont., had
In a photo finish at the Seventh Annual
Bishop Memorial Rifle Match at Carpen-
sen at tryouts in June, are Marine CWO
Frank Higginson, Air Force M/Sgt. Donald
NEW
A COMPLETE LOADING SYSTEM
a good thing going when he won the iron-
tersville, III., sponsored by the American
sight aggregate at the Laurel, Mont., Rifle
IN ALL POPULAR CALIBERS
Legion Cook County Rifle League, Ed
Rupp, and Army shooters SFC Hershel
Club's Smallbore Prone Regional July 15-
Neumann of LaGrange creedmoored Guy
Anderson, SFC Bonnie Harmon, and S/Sgt.
16 with 1597-107X. But Herb Hollister of
Green of Glendale Heights to take home
Jimmy McCauley. U.S. teams have been
Boulder, Colo., who had dropped seven
the trophy. Both shooters used Remington
victorious at the CISM matches for the
points in iron-sight, cleaned the any-sight
40X rifles in .308 using 41 grs. of 4895
past four years.
matches for a grand aggregate score of
3193-250X and the winner's crown. Saun-
NEW
behind 168-gr. Sierra bullets. Both came up
with 483-10X scores, but Neumann had a
Richard J. Grogan, a Notre Dame stu-
ders was First Master at 3191-215X. In
10 on the last 600-yd. target while Green
dent from Toledo, Ohio, rolled up a 2545-
team competition, Herb and Jack Hollister
had an 8. The June shoot drew 61 rifle-
69X aggregate at Holland, Ohio, Aug. 26,
joined forces for the metallic-sight award,
men. In the team match, Elgin Rifle Club
winning the Adams Conservation Club's
scoring 797-48X, while the any-sight hon-
came in first with 1888-40X in the civilian
Monthly 2700 shoot. His father, Jack
ors went to Stuart and George Cooper for
NEW
TARGET RIPLE LEE MODEL CARTRIDGES LOADER
Grogan, was First Expert with 2534-69X.
their 797-59X. Despite the rapidly-
category, while the top Legion team was
Castle Post 151 with 1872-40X. Bill
Army Sgt./Maj. Herbert Kaim of Red-
approaching Hurricane Agnes, 45 prone
Vinopal of Downers Grove was first Junior,
stone Arsenal, Ala., successfully defended
shooters managed to complete the iron-
shooting 416-3X.
Ronald
Gilstrap
of
his title as Alabama State Outdoor Pistol
sights portion of the New Jersey State
Alvin, Tex., used a .308 Winchester Model
Champion July 15-16 by firing 2609-106X
Smallbore Prone Championships June 24,
70 with Redfield Int'l sights to score 489-
at the championship matches in Birming-
but any-sights shooting was postponed until
13X for the crown at the Bayou Rifles
ham. Avery Burdette of Guntersville fired
July 2. Jack P. Dwyer of Wayne, N.J., had
Monthly High Power tournament Aug. 20
2594-107X for the First Master and First
a 3158-157X total for the State Champion
LEE
NEW
TARGET
MODEL
$2495
LOADER
Jackson
Cullum
Thorkildsen
Fulford
Bassham
at San Antonio, Tex. Wilburn A. Spiller
Civilian titles. Donna Stoppel of Huntsville
title, while the First Master spot went to
of Liverpool was second with 497-11X.
was First Woman with 2280-25X. Team
James Lantz of Freehold for his 3153-
A COMPLETELY NEW LOADING SYSTEM - Benchrest shooters have been dream-
honors went to the Alabama Nat'l Guard
177X. Janice Geipel of Bedminster was
ing about a tool that would do all this and be willing to pay any price. Now anyone
Using a new Remingtor. 40X and hand-
loads, John Thompson of Easley, S.C.,
First Woman with 2877-103X, and First
can load true target quality ammunition at less than the cost of conventional loading
for a 3346-105X score. John Ochel-
press. Tolerances are closer than the best conventional reloading dies. Equipment is
posted 767-21X to win the Spartanburg,
tree of the Racine County, Wis., Sheriff's
Junior was Kevin Mitchell of Teaneck,
supplied for every step of the loading process. Finest workmanship. Over four years in
S.C., August High Power Match. James
Dept. topped a field of 130 police shooters
who fired 3134-137X in his first prone 3200
2
development and production. You'll recognize the quality when you slip that close fitting
Peterson of Charlotte, N.C., was second
from Wisconsin and Illinois as he scored
shoot. Tenafly R&P Club totaled 1559-56X
precision ground reamer into the very accurate sizing die and the oily smoothness of the
with 732-6X.
877 of 900 possible at the Shawano Police
to win the team match.
micrometer threads. The ultra precise bullet seater where concentricity and fit are un-
Combat Shoot at Wescott, Wis., Aug. 15.
believable. Make no mistake, we are proud of this tool. There will never be any short
All-Nat'l Guard rifleman Donald Himes
Wisconsin State Patrol officer Peter Schrei-
Junior shooter Reed Thorkildsen of
4
cuts that would compromise quality and precision. When you load with a Lee Target
of Harrisburg, Pa., compiled a 199-19V
ber shot 870 for First Master Norman,
Alexandria, Va., outshot a distinguished
Model Loader, you are using the finest. The attractive wood grained box with its factory
list of competitors to win the Virginia
sealed contents will tell you at a glance this tool is something special.
aggregate to win the Original Pennsylvania
Okla., policeman Royce 0. Weddle rolled
1000-yd. Benchrest Club's prone match
up a 1469-82X score with his 357 Mag-
State Prone Championship at Manassas
1
NEW CONCEPT FOR PRECISION LOADING An entirely new loading system. The inside neck of the
July 30 at Williamsport. Close behind were
num S&W Model 19 to win the Oklahoma
July 29-30. In the any-sight matches, his
case is reamed perfectly concentric to the outside of the case. Each case is reamed to the exact same
neck thickness. The same die that resizes the case and holds it for neck reaming also aligns the case for
John Smith of Linden with 198-28V and
City Regional Police Combat Pistol tour-
1600-144X was beaten by George Stid-
bullet seating. During the bullet seating operation, the case is located by the neck and base of the case
worthy's 1600-148X; but his 1600-131X
and the bullet is accurately located near the point. This insures straight line seating with no chance for
Charles Padulese of Philadelphia with 198-
nament July 14-15. Herb Binsbacher of the
the neck to move out of dead center.
24V. Himes used a Mauser 98 with Doug-
Kansas City, Mo., Police Dept. was runner-
iron-sight score pushed his total to 3200-
275X, two points ahead of a group of out-
2
MICROMETER BULLET DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Actually, far more accurate than needed, this micrometer
las barrel, and Unertl 16X scope and J.
up with 1468-71X, narrowly squeezing by
feature permits easy setting of bullet depth. Makes it easy to develop the best load for your gun. You can
Wilkes irons, and fired Sierra 190-gr. bul-
Dwight R. Crawford of the Denton, Tex.
standing shooters massed at 3198. Thor-
see for yourself what seating a bullet an extra .025 does to the grouping.
lets in front of 69 grs. of 4350. Earl
Police Dept., who shot 1468-65X. In team
kildsen and Ron Plumb came up with 800-
3
PRIMER POCKET CLEANER A must for precision shooting. Removes all residue from the primer pocket
Burton of Vacaville, Calif., shot 958-23X
competition, the Norman Police Dept.
71X to win the any-sight team match, and
so the primer can be seated firmly in the bottom of the pocket.
to outdistance 50 other shooters at the
fielded the top four-man team, which
Stidworthy and his daughter Mary Stid-
6
4
UNIQUE PRIMING TOOL Acclaimed by reloaders as the tool with the "feel." Lets you feel the primer
Regional High Power Championships in
scored 2331-100X, while the Denton Police
worthy took the metallic-sight event with
touch the bottom of the primer pocket. A fast precision method of primer seating.
Billings, Mont., July 22-23. Dave Mattice
Dept. was high in the two-man team di-
800-59X. Mary Lou Adler of Vista,
5
5
CHAMFER TOOL A one-turn, chatter-free tool. Nitrided steel with self-protected safety edges. Proven by
of Helena was First Master with 944-16X.
vision with 1126-32X.
Calif., sailed ahead of the competition to
use. Tens of thousands used by reloaders all over the world.
Peyton Gaskill of Great Falls was First
win the annual "Camp Perry Fund" prone
6
ACCURATE CASE TRIMMER - Factory set case trimmer insures the case will be trimmed to the maxi-
Junior with 585-2X. In team competition,
Allen Fulford of Vienna, Ga., easily
match sponsored by the Southern Califor-
mum length the standard chamber will accept. No need to "mike" your cases. You know it will be right.
the Montana Nat'l Guard led with 1864-
nia Junior Rifle League finishing the 1200
Also important, is the trimmer "squares" the mouth of the case.
outdistanced the field to win the Gate City
33X.
Gun Club's August 2700 shoot at Conyers,
aggregate match with 1198-90X points.
Ga., with 2640-11X. Stan Lucek of Beau-
Cindy Henderson of Placentia was First
Three Army and two Marine riflemen
fort, S.C., shot 2585-105X for First Mas-
Master with 1189-80X, and Beth Cullum
won spots on the U.S. rifle team to the
1190-66X. High Sub-Junior went to Tommy
NEW
*NECK REAMED PERFECTLY CONCENTRIC? Pretty broad statement. More than a few of the readers
probably are thinking to themselves, "just advertising talk." We understand that the bore that guides the
reamer must have a slight clearance to permit the reamer shank to rotate and a tolerance for production,
ter. Sandy Ussery of Scottsdale, Ariz.,
of Torrance took the High Girl title with
so here's what we did. The cutting edges of the reamer are ground off-center .001 of an inch. This permits
the reamer to cut like a boring bar and insure the neck is reamed perfectly concentric. It takes extra time
Conseil International du Sports Militaire
and Melvin Flint of Yucca Valley, Calif.,
and skill, but it does produce a superior tool.
(CISM) matches held in Cairo, Egypt, in
were the top winners in the Phoenix, Ariz.,
Klein of Bradbury for his 1173-42X score.
September. Army Capt. Lanny Bassham
Rod & Gun Club's ISU match Aug. 19.
Nelson Cullum III claimed the High Mav-
led the shooters with 2470 points of 2700
Ussery won the standard pistol event with
erick prize with 1182-63X. In an 800-point
possible on the 300m range at the tryouts
566, while Flint's 576 gave him the rapid-
Pro-Marksman match, Mary Mackey of
LEE CUSTOM ENGINEERING, INC.
HARTFORD, WISCONSIN 53027
at Ft. Benning in July. Following were
fire pistol match. Ussery was second in
Pasadena was overall winner with 782-
Army shooters Capt. Boyd Goldsby with
rapid-fire with 575. Joseph Smith of Wil-
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