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“ & Their Inventors” 2016 Display Show Theme Page 2 OFFICERS Ro n a l d T. Cl a r k Re m e m b e r e d f o r 37 Ye a r s o f Se r v ic e PRESIDENT We are deeply saddened to report that Past Presi- of Buck knives and became friends with the Buck Robert Ray Preston dent and Honorary Life Member Ronald T. Clark family whose Christian beliefs fell in line with his passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Mormon faith. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT his home on November 14, 2015. Ron served as Charles D. Rush Ron was an industrial engineer retired from Delco president 1988-1989 at the age Corporation. In more recent years SECOND VICE PRESIDENT of only 47 making him one of the he served the local school system youngest presidents of The Ohio Fred L. Kolb as a bus driver and study hall mon- Collectors Association. SECRETARY itor and loved the kids. He was a James W. Tekavec Ron got involved in OGCA as a Vietnam veteran having served in TREASURER student at Ohio State University, the Army, and has been on OGCA’s Cecil Parker and had many great stories about Veterans Affairs Committee every meetings at nearby Veterans Me- year since it was formed including DIRECTORS most recently as Advisor. In ad- 2016-2017-2018 morial Hall. He became a direc- tor in 1979 and has always been dition, he helped form the OGCA Sherman M. Kirkland, III Civil Rights Defense Fund and has David H. Peterson a steadfast, no compromise sup- porter of the Second Amendment. served as Chairman and Trustee Christopher Rohal During his presidency OGCA left for over 16 years. 2015-2016-2017 Columbus due to the assault Ron was politically active and in- Frank Becker, Jr. ban and Ron was among those volved in the pro-gun community. who fought the anti-gun sentiment Thomas E. Bowersox Ron Clark at a recent meeting. He taught CCW classes, and was a Larry “Sparky” Clark and worked to find a new meeting member of the Board of Directors hall large enough to accommodate the associa- of the Greene County Fish and Game. Ron’s wife, 2014-2015-2016 tion which became the I-X Center. Loretta, is also an active participant in the OGCA Terrie L. Hill Timothy D. Inwood and works out front in Membership Applications. Ron claimed to be an accumulator, not a collec- Our hearts go out to Loretta, their children, grand- Charles D. Metcalf tor, but was partial to Colt pocket automatics, children and the entire Clark family. Thank you to early Ruger pistols and old Smith & Wessons. He all the wonderful friends and family who visited Director Emeritus was also an avid knife collector, particularly fond Frank Kern Ron’s Memorial Table at the November meeting.

BUSINESS OFFICE In Lo v i n g Me m o r y o f My r t l e Emil y Pa r k e r OGCA, P.O. Box 670406 Sagamore Hills, OH Former “First Lady” ator or comforting a lost 44067-0406 Myrtle E. Parker loved child. A recurring theme Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. life, and loved OGCA. from friends and fellow PH: (330) 467-5733 She was a Patron member members is, “She made Fax: (330) 467-5793 of the NRA, Life member you feel like the most Email: [email protected] of the OGCA, and an important person in the Web: www.ogca.com avid collector. A room.” Pa g e 11 defender of the U.S. Con- Gu e s t Pa s s Fo r m s stitution, she believed the Everyday was an adven- (Kn o w Yo u r Gu e s t s a n d In f o r m only laws we have ever Myrtle Parker at a recent OGCA banquet with ture for Myrtle. She was t h e m o f t h e Ru l e s !) needed were the Ten Com- Cecil Parker, Treasurer and Past President up for trying anything Inside Page mandments and the original Bill of Rights. and was an accomplished Display Show & Banquet 3 spinner, weaver, basket maker, shooter, antiques Great Advice From WACA 4 Myrtle was born Jan. 27, 1935, in Clearfield Co., collector, equestrian, and teacher. Her interests Sponsoring Friends 5 Member Benefits 5 PA, and was valedictorian of the class of 1952 at and zest for life had no bounds. The CMP 6 Clearfield High School. She attended Penn State, Forgotten Winchester 7 Rensselaer Polytechnic, and Baldwin-Wallace, She’s been described as “beautiful, elegant and Successful PAC Raffle 8 proper” and at the same time exuded warmth, joy Dues & Tables Reminders 9 studying mathematics and psychology. Her com- Deyo Aiming for Olympics 11 puter systems career spanned five decades, from and positivity. Myrtle was an incredibly compas- Lee McFadden Remembered 11 analog computers of the 1950’s through super sionate mother, grandmother, and wife, and was Next OGCA Express 11 loved by all who had the good fortune to have Safety Reminders 12 mainframes, to micro systems, to network man- OGCA Member Spotlight 12 agement. known her. She passed from this earth at age 80 Guest Pass Forms 11 on Sept. 26, 2015. It is up to her many friends Table Form 13 Myrtle never met a stranger, and was comfort- and fellow members to carry her warmth and Passages 15 able in any social or professional environment. light on in this world. AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP She was at ease talking politics with a U.S. Sen- Page 3

Di s p l a y Sh o w Th e m e t o Att r a c t Wi d e Va r i e t y o f Hi s t o r y Bu f f s a n d Co l l e c t o r s Before our time the food sup- ued at $4,000 each. Here’s ply was obtained by primitive the catch - you must contact weapons and methods and us for a Display Show Infor- many battles were fought mation Packet. Call, fax, with the same. Throughout email or write us today. history one tried to improve upon those weapons. Then The Annual Member Rec- the day came when some- ognition Banquet will be one invented what we now held Saturday evening, May know as a gun. 7th right on site in the lobby of the Holiday Inn at Roberts “Guns and their Inventors” Richard L. Baird in 2005 with “The Guns of John M. Browning.” Centre. We are planning a is the theme of our upcoming comfortable and casual affair ing quickly and May will be here before you Display Show May 7 – 8, 2016. We know this year which will make for know it so start building that display. The many of the manufacturer’s that produce the a great weekend. Look for updates in the theme is sure to attract those of you inter- guns we collect...but who actually invented next newsletter. ested in history, invention and engineering. it and its many components? You will see a It brings to mind several previous displays few familiar faces on the cover of this news- including the 2005 Featured Display by letter but hundreds of others have played a Richard L. Baird (above) who is a walking role in the creation, innovation, design and Merry Christmas encyclopedia on inventor, John Browning. development of and we hope this Incidentally, an entire display show could be year’s theme inspires a wide variety of in- and Safe and dedicated to just Browning or Garand not to teresting displays! mention Kalishnikov or Schmeisser! Happy Holidays! It’s that time again! Calling all members There are a large number of award catego- to participate in the Annual Display Show ries, and thousands in CASH prizes not to - Robert Ray Preston President Competition May 7-8, 2016 at the Roberts mention 3 Minuteman Freedom Bronzes val- Center in Wilmington Ohio. Time is pass-

Me e t Ou r 2016 Di s p l a y Sh o w Ju d g e s Plans are under way for the 2016 Annual Display Show and we would like to introduce our three judge panel for May 7-8, 2016 annual event: Jim Curlovic, David Rachwal, and Philip Shreier. If we combined the gun knowledge of all three of these gentlemen we could have a whole other season long TV show that Phil Schreier could host! Please take some time to read their bios. I think you will agree we have the best men for the job!

Jim Curlovic has been on the Win- David M. Rachwal is a full time profes- Philip Schreier is Senior Curator for chester Arms Collectors Board of Direc- sional firearms dealer-owner of Hand- the NRA’s National Firearms Museum in tors since 2011 and has been serving as gunsoftheworld.com. He has been a Fairfax, VA where he has worked over 26 2nd VP for the past two years. Prior to Life Member of OGCA since 1979 and a years. He is a historian and author whose that he served on two other collector or- member since 1976. David is also a Life features have appeared in numerous ganization boards. He has also been a Member of the MAAC (Michigan Antique magazines. Phil has appeared in dozens displayer of firearms since the late 1970’s arms Collectors), CCA (Colt Collectors of episodes of firearms related television and has won numerous awards through- Association), NRA and OVMS (Ohio Val- programs for cable TV and was keynote out the country. Jim has judged for the ley Military Society). He is a Member speaker at three of our Annual Member NRA and the Winchester Arms Collectors of AS of AC (American Society of Arms Recognition Banquets. A Life member, and is presently serving as judge orga- Collectors), NAPCA (National Automatic Phil has graciously served as a Display nizer/advisor for the Winchester Arms Pistols Collectors Association) and S&W Show Judge numerous times in the 19 Collectors’ Cody and Midwestern shows. Collectors Association. David is a con- years in which they have been held. He He’s a 30-year OGCA member, a Patron tributing editor to many firearms refer- brings expertise, professionalism and member of the NRA, and is a member of, ence books. constant improvement to the challenging and supports, many other gun clubs. process. Page 4 Gr e a t Adv i c e Fr o m Ou r Gu e s t s : Th e Wi n c h e s t e r Ar m s Co l l e c t o r s As s o c i a t i o n

At our September meeting The Winchester Arms Col- sometimes even outweigh rarity. A .44 caliber rifle cations. An antique (pre-1899) will be worth more than lectors Association (WACA) filled 31 tables with fine or carbine will always be valued higher than the .38 a non-antique (post-1898). Winchester firearms, fascinating memorabilia, and caliber which will always be valued higher than a .32 Factory Documentation – Factory records which list featured 4 displays. After hosting this venerable group caliber Winchester with all other features being the a gun’s configuration are available only within certain 4 years in a row, we have been receiving wonderful same. An octagon barreled, full magazine, crescent serial ranges. Generally, but not in all cases, a Win- feedback and questions from members. Courtesy of butt configuration will always have greater market chester which falls into the documented (or “letter- WACA, following are great tips on Winchester Fire- value than a round barreled, half magazine shotgun able”) serial range has more value than an identical arms and much of this advice can apply to other high butt configuration with all other attributes and features piece which is outside the range. quality collectible firearms. WACA returns September being equal. Historical Significance – A piece with authentic 9 - 10, 2016 and looks forward to seeing you again in Condition – Most dealers agree that condition is what documentation evidencing a role in an historical event Wilmington, Ohio! sells in today’s market place. Values will span a 10 will always have significantly more value than a simi- fold range depending on the percentage of original lar piece w/o historical significance. Values can be How Can I Tell When My Winchester Was Made? condition. A piece that is in 100% original condition increased as much as 100 fold. An 1873 Springfield This information is available from various sources will be worth at least 10 times more than a piece that carbine worth $2,500 might bring $250,000 if it can including winchestercollector.org and the factory is in 10% original condition. However, this value equa- be documented as being present in the Custer fight at records at the Cody Firearms Museum. Not all Win- tion is not linear. The value increase between an 85% the Little Big Horn River in 1876. However, historical chester records are readily available and in that case piece and a 95% piece being significantly greater than documentation is difficult to prove and can be faked further research from other sources may be required. 10%! easier than physically altering the weapon itself! Age – the older the piece the greater the value giv- Provenance – A firearm that has an irrefutable record Does My Winchester Have Collector Value? en similar model characteristics. A First model 1873 of ownership will have more value than an identical All Winchesters, including commemoratives, are col- Winchester will always be worth more than a Second piece without such provenance and the more promi- lectable. model which will always be worth more than a Third nent the former owners, the more the value. What determines the value of my Winchester? model having the same condition and factory specifi- Current Market – Collector likes and dislikes vary “You never pay too much for a Winchester–sometimes you over time. Some items which were most desirable last simply buy them a little early“…George Madis year may give way to different items this year. This is the least predictable and most difficult factor in de- Rarity – A collectable firearm’s value will generally be Cody termining the value of any collector piece. The high increased in inverse proportion to the number of piec- Firearms end collector fraternity can be very thinly populated at Museum es manufactured along with any rare special-ordered times. It only takes two collectors to escalate prices at features it may have. auction to astronomical heights making recent auction Originality – The piece must have all of the attributes results a poor guideline. of the weapon as it was received from the factory when new. Refinished steel and/or wood surfaces, Complicating the process is the fact that the weight altered components, cut down given to each of the or replaced barrel, magazine, above factors will vary stock, replaced screws, etc., by model and by manu- will materially diminish collector facturer which makes it value. impossible to condense Desirability – The model and these factors to a uni- configuration has a large im- versal mathematical pact on the gun’s desirability equation. and therefore its value: i.e.: a Continued on Henry versus a Winchester page 8. – Lee model. Also, certain features are desirable and will

At the Sept. 2015 meeting (clockwise): Cody Firearms Museum Records Specialist, Jessica Bennett and her father John Bennett; WACA Display com- petition Second Place winner, Tom Tomlinson with “Winchester Universal Big Game Rifle”; First place winner “Civil War Henry ” by Art This; Outstanding Display winner, Tim Tomlinson’s “The Evolving Model 1873”; and OGCA President Robert Ray President who received WACA’s Best Single Weapon Display for “Winchester 1885 Rifles” Page 5

Sp o n s o r i n g Fr i e n d s f o r OGCA Me m b e r s h i p Benefits of Membership Do you have a friend who might like to applying depending on the meeting dates. join The Ohio Gun Collectors Association? For example, an applicant at the Novem- Bring them as a guest to one of the meet- ber meeting will be voted in at the January ings and they can apply in person. meeting and will receive the March news- letter mailing approximately mid-February. 1. Free admission to six meetings per Your friend will need two non-probation- year for you, your spouse and any ary members (sponsors who have been Guest passes can be found on page 11 of minor children or grandchildren. (They a member for over one year) to sign their your current newsletter, and copies can be do NOT need guest passes and are application and one of the signers must be picked up by members at the Information eligible for a family badge at no ad- physically present when they drop off the or Guest Pass desk. Simply follow the in- ditional cost under your membership. application at the Applications Desk at any structions on the back of the form. Cost is Personally bring them with you to the meeting they attend. Applications are not $10 per guest (waived for minors). Mem- Membership Services Desk on their accepted by mail and instructions can be bers are limited to four guests per meeting first visit to a meeting.) found on the back of the membership ap- but requests to bring additional guests are 2. Invite up to four guests to a meeting. plication form available to guests. welcome. 3. Rent trade or display table space. For security reasons, guests are limited to Application Fees Vary by Time of Year 2 visits per life (since March ‘07). If your and do not include the $10 Guest Pass: 4. Four newsletters to keep you up to guest would like to join, they must do so at date, plus two interim reminder mail- their 1st or 2nd visit. Guests are permitted Jan. - March: $40 includes one-time $10 ings per year. to buy and sell firearms in compliance with application fee and dues thru the end of 5. Vote in director elections, Annual the law and OGCA rules. THIS year. Display Show competitions and OGCA constitution and membership matters. Guests (with a guest pass on) may pick up April - July: $30 includes one-time $10 ap- an application at the meeting at the Infor- plication fee and dues thru the end of THIS 6. CMP and NRA affiliate. Only mem- mation, Applications or Guest Pass Desks. year. Or, if the member sends in for a guest bers of CMP affiliated organizations can purchase surplus rifles, parts or badge far enough in advance of the next Aug. - December: $40 includes one-time meeting, a membership application will au- ammunition from the CMP. (See next $10 application fee and dues thru the end page for more details.) tomatically be mailed to the member with of NEXT year. the processed guest badge. 7. Educational opportunities to learn When a new membership application has from veteran collectors from 50 states been submitted, it will be reviewed by the and 17 countries. Over 90 firearms Screening and Enforcement Committee books have been written by current and Board of Directors, and his/her name members. will go out to the membership. Applicants will be voted in by the membership at the 8. The satisfaction of knowing your NEXT meeting (in about 2 months) at ap- A gun show in which you can find just involvement supports the fight for fire- proximately 10 AM on Saturday morning about anything you might be looking arm freedoms, youth shooting/educa- tion, veteran and military causes and and will be announced over the sound sys- to acquire relative to guns and miss- tem. the study and preservation of historical ing parts. Also, an organization that and collectible arms. After acceptance as a new member, your strives to preserve the integrity of gun friend may pick up his membership cre- collecting. ~Kenneth Croner 9. Blue Book discounts and access to limited online research. Most important thing about OGCA over the years... KNOWLEDGE! Guns are one thing, 10. Regular members (a but what you can learn form members is a member for over one year) may also sponsor individuals lot more! ~Roger E. Clapper for membership and become a Life member.

11. Ohio members may run for dentialsThe people (if present are so af friendly.- When Director after 5 years. ter theyou vote) walk or up they to awill table and ask a be mailed to him/her. Theyquestion, will begin you receiv see the- difference ing between newsletter/meeting a collectors show and I am proud to be a Life Member announcements,an average gun includ show.- They want in the Greatest gun Collectors ing registrationto tell you formsabout for whats on their Organization in the USA. tables/guests, roughly 3 table! Carl Apfel ~James J. Milano months from the time~ of Page 6

St o r e s o f Th e CMP (Ci v i l i a n Ma r k s m a n d h i p Pr o g r a m ) Ho w Yo u r For many thousands of members in Ohio and northern states, the CMP North Me m b e r s h i p Ca n Store is located on the shores of Lake Erie, just west of Port Clinton, 80-miles Over 15,000 from Cleveland or 40 miles from Toledo. Port Clinton, Ohio at Camp Perry, members are Qu a l i f y Yo u t o Bu y within a 4 hour Bldg 2500. GPS Address: 2500 Davey Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 CMP Su r p l u s Ri f l e s https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/cmp-stores for directions drive to one of only and holiday hours. two CMP stores in the In case you didn’t know, your OGCA mem- entire country - Camp bership plus CCW license (or other proof NORTH STORE Perry OH! of shooting experience) qualifies you for CAMP PERRY, OH purchasing M1 Garands, .22 caliber and Phone: (419) 635-2141 ext 615 or 617 other surpluss rifles on occasion, parts Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM and ammunition through the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program). (Do not bring weapons on base and be prepared to show I.D. at checkpoint.) Collectors of vintage military rifles travel from all over the country to scour the racks For members located in the southestern part of the country, CMP South in Anniston, AL is located in at the two physical CMP stores, CMP- the foothills of the Appalachians near U.S. Interstate 20, 90-miles from Atlanta, Georgia or 65 miles North in Ohio and CMP-South in Alabama. from Birmingham. How lucky we are to have a store within a SOUTH STORE short distance of thousands of members. 3016 Red Morris Parkway, Anniston, AL 36207 ANNISTON, AL In fact, we estimate over 15,000 members Phone: (256) 835-8455 ext 338 Hours: Thursday - Saturday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM are within a 4 hour drive to the CMP store at Port Clinton/Camp Perry. CMP Ga r a n d Gr a d i n g Cr i t e r i a To purchase a rifle from the CMP you RACK GRADE: (Fair) Most of these rifles have been CMP SPECIAL: (Excellent) CMP's new grade of M1 must supply a) proof of U.S. citizenship, b) refinished or rebuilt at least once while in military Garand. This rifle consists of a new production stock proof of age (i.e.drivers license), c) proof service and will likely have some parts from other and handguard set with CMP cartouche, a new pro- of membership in a CMP-affiliated club manufacturers. Rifle wear will be exhibited by worn duction barrel and new web sling. Receiver and most (show your wallet card and photocopy and mixed colors of the finish; there may be some other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may your badge) d) clear a NICS check, and minor pitting on the metal parts; wood will be basi- be new manufacture. e) proof of marksmanship activity or other cally sound but may be well used with minor hair- CORRECT GRADE: (Very Good to Excellent) Sim- CMP-approved firearms-related activity line cracks, poor fit, and many digs, scratches and ilar to the Service Grade but will show less wear and such as your CCW permit; proof of ac- gouges; wood may not match in color, type of wood use. Correct Grade rifles will have all correct parts tive duty or retired military service; or law or condition. These rifles may have some foreign for the date of manufacture with 80% or better over- enforcement training. The marksmanship parts and wood may be Walnut, Birch, Beech or all original metal finish. The stock and handguards requirement is waived for those 60 years other variety. Rifles do not have import marks. Bores will be of walnut and correct for the rifle but will have will be generally good with only minor imperfections; some dings, dents, scratches and marring of the and older and for those with certain dis- the barrel crown may be nicked, and the muzzle may wood finish. Stocks will have the appropriate original abilities. gauge more than “3” on muzzle gauge. The Throat inspector's cartouche. The rifle bore will be very good Erosion will gauge more than “5”. The overall appear- with no significant defects and with a throat erosion Sales help fund youth shooting and ance and condition of the rack grade will generally be of less than 4 and a muzzle wear of 2 or less. This other important causes. rougher than any other grade. grade is rare and is only available occasionally in FIELD GRADE: (Fair to Good) Same as above ex- limited quantities. Because of the scarcity of these Mail Order for Members cept “fair to good condition” and Throat Erosion will rifles, they will only be sold on the CMP auction site gauge less than 5 – well within US Army standards. at cmpauction.thecmp.org. Anywhere in the USA Do not expect rifles in mint condition in this grade. COLLECTOR GRADE: (Excellent) Collector Grade SERVICE GRADE: (Good to Very Good) Less Rifles show almost no wear or use and have 95% or The CMP sales catalog is a wear and better appearance than Field or Rack better overall original metal finish. Rifle bores are ex- wealth of information and is Grades. Good to very good condition. Rifle wear cellent with throat erosion under 3 and muzzle wear currently available only online. will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the of 2 or less. Collector Grade rifles have all original If ordering via mail, you parkerized finish. There may be some minor pitting parts as they came from the manufacturer. Wood will complete an order form indicating the on the metal parts. Wood will be either Walnut, Birch, will have a few handling marks and minor dings and type and grade of rifle(s) you desire. For Beech or other variety and will be basically sound scratches. Stocks have the appropriate inspector's more information, visit www.thecmp.org or but may have minor hairline cracks, dings, scratches cartouche. Data sheets prepared by CMP armorers www.odcmp.com; or call (888) 267-0796 and gouges. Wood may not match in color or type of are included in the butt trap of each Collector Grade or write: CMP, P.O. Box 576, Port Clinton, wood. Wood may be of new production on Service Rifle. Excellent condition - little or no use. Limited OH 43452. Grade Garands. Bores will be generally good with quantities are occasionally available. Because of the Visit http://thecmp.org/cmp_sa;es/rifle_ only minor imperfections. The barrel crown may be scarcity of these rifles, they will only be sold on the sales/ordering-information nicked, but the muzzle will gauge "3 or less" and the CMP auction site at cmpauction.thecmp.org. throat erosion will gauge less than 5. Page 7

“Fo r g o tt e n Wi n c h e s t e r ” to sun, wind, snow, and rain—leaning against a tree among some junipers in the park. The cracked wood stock, now weath- ered to gray, and the brown rusted barrel blended into the colors of the old juniper tree in a remote rocky outcrop, keeping the rifle camouflaged for more than a century.

“The workers just happened to notice the rifle under the tree,” said Great Basin’s Interpretation Chief Nichole Andler in an Cody Firearms Museum Curator Ashley interview with KSL-TV of Salt Lake. “It Hlebinksy taking a first look at the rifle looked like someone propped it up there, upon arrival to the center. sat down to have lunch, and got up to walk not come back for it?” Hlebinsky asks. off without it. It was one of those things, “How many years was it hidden? Why was sort of the everyman’s rifle.” it left leaning against a tree? We here at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and the Next, Park officials drove with the gun-in- staff at Great Basin are both asking the case to the Center’s Cody Firearms Mu- same questions. The mysteries surround- seum in Cody, Wyoming, for conservation ing this Winchester 1873 have truly fueled and identification, as the Center holds the its popularity.” manufacturing records for Winchester fire- The Winchester 1873 propped against arms. When the rifle arrived, the wood was Hlebinsky encourages individuals to weigh a juniper tree in Great Basin National flaking and stained by white salts. One of in on how the Great Plains rifle came to Park where it went undiscovered for the first steps of Conservator Beverly Per- 132 years. rest for 132 years before workers discov- kins, Hlebinsky, and Curatorial Assistant ered it. “What do you think happened?” Our ears perk up when we hear about old Dan Brumley was to “admit” the firearm she asks. “Enter 210 at iscout.bbcw.org to guns being found especially when it is tell us why you think this rifle was left out on social media. If you visited the Cody in nature.” Firearms Museum table at the September meeting you may have heard that, in fact, The Winchester Model 1873 lever-action an old Winchester 1873 turned up under rifle unearthed at Nevada’s Great Basin a tree. Upon her return to Wyoming, Re- National Park was on display in the Cody cords Specialist Jessica Bennett of the Firearms Museum at the Buffalo museum was kind enough to give us the Bill Center of the West until this full scoop. past fall. But, don’t worry, you still have the chance to see this In November 2014, archaeologists at mysterious 1873 in 2016 at the Great Basin National Park unexpectedly “Admitted” for x-rays at a Great Basin National Park in stumbled upon a man-made artifact lean- local hospital. Baker, NV where they will have ing against a tree: a 132-year-old Win- it on display in highlight of their chester Model 1873 lever action rifle. Park to neighboring West Park celebration of the parks 30th employees posted a photograph of the rifle Hospital’s radiology depart- Anniversary and the 100th An- on the Park’s Facebook page. The post ment for x-rays. The images Close up the head of niversary of the National Park asked, “Can you find the man-made object quickly assured the Center’s the cartridge found in Service. in this image?” That one question sparked employees that the gun was the butt stock. a media sensation, and the “Forgotten not loaded, but did have a Winchester,” as some have called it, went cartridge in the trap of the viral online and attracted considerable na- butt stock. tional attention. The door to the butt stock was loos- ened with a drop of penetrating oil, “The Winchester Model 1873 alone may and the object was removed and iden- be the most iconic western firearm of all tified as a Union Metallic Cartridge time,” says Curator Ashley Hlebinsky of Company .44 WCF cartridge, dated the Firearms Museum. “This is especially 1887 – 1911. To stop further flaking of true of its marketing slogan, ‘The Gun that the wood, Perkins used an adhesive Won the West.’ With all it’s been through, (2% Klucel G hydroxypropylcellulose) this particular gun has certainly carried on mixed in distilled water and ethanol. that legend.” The 1873 Winchester exhibit at the Center of “Why would you leave your rifle and Park employees found the rifle—exposed the West in Cody, Wyoming. Page 8

An o t h e r Su c c e s s f u l PAC Ra f f l e - Th a n k y o u f o r y o u r s u p p o r t ! A big THANK YOU! - OGCA members and Consider donating a collectible, antique or guests. The 2015 PAC raffle was again a suc- new gun/weapon for PAC’s 2016 rifle. cess!

Your understanding of the need for support- NEW ITEMS at the PAC table. The pop- ing political candidates, state, federal and ular OGCA Sheriff badge is now also other public office holders who are actively available in a key chain. Get yours be- working pro 2nd Amendment make these fore they are gone, for just a donation of raffle efforts a success. The 2015 raffle sold $5.00. There is also a new OGCA win- approximately 4000 tickets. dow decal and patch. This is a great way The candidates who in 2015 received cam- Betty Hill draws the winning tickets! to show you’re a member of one of the paign support approved by the OGCA PAC C3 legal recipients. They were as follows: NRA best gun collector organizations around. were as follows: Get either one for a donation of $3.00. Gun Collectors Endowment Fund, Buckeye John Husted, Ohio Sec. of State Firearms, US Air Force Museum Foundation, Mike DeWine, Ohio Att. General US Army Historical Foundation and OGCA Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State Civil Rights Defense Fund. US Senator, Rob Portman Gov. J Kasich /Lt. Gov. M Taylor Congratulations to the raffle prize winners! Congressman, Pat Tiberi They are: 1st prize - Pre Ban H-Bar, John C o n g r e s s m a n , B o b G i b b s Buckingham; 2nd prize - German Walther State Senator, Larry Obhof PP, Dan Leesburg; 3rd prize - Browning Tar- Sheriff S Sheldon, Richland County get Pistol, Joyce Naelitz; 4th prize - OGCA Keith Faber, Pres. Ohio Senate Knife Set, Michael Gorius; 5th prize - OGCA Jacket & Cap, Ernie Patterson. This is an in-between year and the OGCA PAC is at this point focusing on candidates Thank you again, for 2016 - 2018.

Frank and Erna Becker of OGCA PAC thank The Ohio Gaming Commission mandates Frank Becker you for your continued support and dona- disbursing 50% of the raffle proceeds to 501- PAC Chairman tions to protect firearm freedoms!

As previously announced, the American all aspects of the Thompson, and have had Thompson's and other machineguns to the Thompson Association will be among our them published in several national and in- July 2016 meeting. Members wishing to guests for the July 16-17, 2016 meeting, ternational publications. This includes for- bring Class III items will need a form from alongside The Ruger Owner and Collectors mer OGCA Director Tracie Hill who is the Second Vice President Fred Kolb. See him Association. author of, The Ultimate Thompson Book in advance at his tables at J 4-5 or call him and Thompson the American Legend; The at 937-289-1333. The American Thompson Association was First Submachinegun, as well as contributor formed in 2005 to promote the collecting and to the video, “Tales of the Gun; The Tommy documenting of the history of the Thomp- Gun.” son Submachinegun. Members of the as- sociation have written books and articles on Tracie encourages you to bring out your

Gr e a t Adv i c e Fr o m WACA It is impossible to know the historical significance What Should I Look For In Buying A Winchester? (Co n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 4) on the vast majority of Winchesters; however, there While there is no substitute for years of hands-on are some documented. Factory records on file at the experience, valuable knowledge can be gained by How Much Is My Winchester Worth? Cody Firearms Museum generally do not list where reading books on Winchesters. The single most com- When you have your Winchester appraised for insur- the Winchester was shipped or to whom it was sold. prehensive book is The Winchester Book by George ance, estate purposes or if you may wish to sell the This information is primarily found from other sources. Madis, available at most on-line and retail booksellers. firearm, seek the advice of an experienced and knowl- An affidavit from a “John Doe” may not be the most Other excellent, more specialized books are available edgeable Winchester collector or dealer who has no reliable (or accepted) source when determining his- as well. Experienced collectors own every book avail- conflict of interest in providing such an appraisal torical information and should be considered only as able on Winchesters. (avoid “the fox guarding the hen house” situation). a first step in the research required. There are numer- WACA members and member/dealers are always ous books relating to collecting Winchesters offered Why Should I Join WACA? good place to start. All appraisals should be in writing at our online General Store, or at most on-line and Education is the key to collecting success. In this on the appraiser’s letterhead and based on a physi- retail booksellers. regard, it would be reason enough to join WACA to cal examination of the gun. Values are usually stated receive our quarterly magazine alone; but there are as a price range verses a specific amount. In reality, Why Is Buying A Winchester A Good Investment? many other member benefits. the value of any collectable firearm is determined by While the stock market has its ups and downs, it is the what someone is willing to pay for it and on the day opinion of most collectors that Winchesters seem only Visit winchestercollector.org for it is sold. to increase in value. In addition to the pride of own- more information or stop by and ership factor, many collectors view their Winchester visit them at the September ‘16 Does My Winchester Have Any Historical Significance? collections as their “401(k)”. meeting. Page 9 Du e s Re m i n d e r & Ne w Li f e Me m b e r s h i p Pa y m e n t Pl a n Thank you to all who paid their dues so New installment Plan for Life Dues: Those Me e t i n g Da t e s far. We need and appreciate your sup- wishing to become a Life Member now have port! Annual Dues Statements were sent the option for a short term payment plan. to all members in October with the Novem- ber interim mailing. You do not need your For Life Installment Plan the total is $700 statement in order to pay your dues. If your with a $450 initial payment (cash, check or 2016 dues are due please pay by 12/31/15. credit card) and the balance of $250 spread However, note that 2015 badges are good out over 5 automatic credit card payments throughout the January 9-10, 2016 meeting. of $50.00 each, every 30 days. For Senior Life Installment Plan the total is $400 with 1-year dues: $40 a $250 initial payment (cash check or credit 1-year Active Duty Military: Free card) and the balance of $150 spread out 3-year dues: $95 (saves $15) over 5 automatic credit card payments of $30.00 each, every 30 days. Proof of age * May - Banquet and Display Show 5-year dues: $150 (saves $50) * Nov. - Director Elections Life Membership: $700 is required, and members may purchase Sr. Senior Life (Age 65 and older): $400 Life anytime during the year that you will be turning 65. Le e McFa dd e n Re m e m b e r e d Take advantage of the Installment Life plan Mail to: OGCA Former OGCA Internal Security, Lee Ed- online at wwww.ogca.com, in P.O. Box 670406, ward McFadden Age 80 passed away Sep- Pay Your Dues Online, person at the show or by con- Sagamore hills, OH 44067 tember 2, 2015. He started with security 24/7 at www.ogca.com. tacting the Business Office at Select the “Pay Dues Here” link. during the Veteran Memorial days and was (330) 467-5733. (Allow 3-6 weeks processing.) Visa, Master Card, or Discover. Head of Security for many years prior to Mark George. Lee retired after 25 years Co n v e n i e n t Op t i o n s Fo r Re n t i n g Ta b l e s (Bu t Do No t De l a y ) of service as a police officer with the Co- Regular Tables: Upcoming meetings will fill covers Jan,. thru Nov. For an Annual Form lumbus Police Department and is a former up fast so take advantage of the many con- call (330) 467-5733 or email ogca@ogca. Military Police Officer in the United States venient options for reserving tables before com. Return by 12/20/15 so we may send Army. Lee was a long time member of the they sell out. Regular tables can be rented a confirmation for the Jan. meeting. Annual Columbus Emerald Society and Columbus for $80 per table, and a form can be found (pre-paid) rental saves $60 per table since Charity Newsies. Lee will be remembered on page 13. Or, see “Annual 2016 Tables” the price for regular (non-annual) tables is by his many friends at OGCA for his unique below for special pricing. Regular (non-an- $10 more. It is also the most convenient way sense of humor, and we will not forget his nual) tables can be rented via mail, phone or to reserve tables for our many members who deep, booming voice that would resonate in person at the Tables Desk. Plus, members set up each show. Note: our Bylaws prohibit clear across the meeting hall with or without may now reserve tables for up to two meet- subleasing. The cancelation policy for An- a microphone! ings at a time. Simply check the box at the nual Tables states a refund of one meeting top of Table Application for the show(s) for per year will be made if canceled 8+ days which you are renting tables. To be added prior to the meeting. (Exceptions beyond 1 to the “Table Application Email List” email refund must be approved by the president [email protected] and we will automatically and will only be considered for medical or email the form to you 5-6 weeks prior to family emergencies.) In fairness to members each meeting. with regular tables no annual table applica- tions will accepted after the final cut-off of AnnualTables: 2016 Annual Tables are on Feb. 28, 2016. Annual Tables rented after sale now at a discounted rate of $70 per Jan. cover March thru Nov. and are $350 (5 Lee McFadden, center, among OGCA table x 6 meetings = $420 per table which meetings x $70 = $350 per table.) Security Guards in the early 90’s in- cluding Mark George, Richard Moore Jr, Don Hoculi, and the late Mike George. Me m b e r Ty l e r De y o i s Se tt i n g Hi s Si g h t s o n 2020 Ol y m p i c s Members Brad Deyo, and Richard Peck have pic Shotgun Championships. Tyler competed high hopes for their son and grandson, 17 in the double-trap category and placed fourth NEXT OGCA EXPRESS year old Tyler Deyo who is one step closer overall and won first place in the J-2 (ages MAY 7, 2016 toward his goal of going to 15-17) division, and was ap- Look for a reservation form in the next the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as pointed to the National Ju- newsletter (Spring, Volume 2) a competing athlete. nior Olympic Squad. This past June at the Nation- Tyler also went to the Florida al Olympic Shotgun Cham- and Georgia State Junior pionships held in Colorado, Olympic Shotgun Champi- Tyler competed in the Men’s onships and took first place Double Trap shooting event overall at both events for and quickly advanced to men’s double-trap. the finals on his first day of For more information or to SAVE THE DATE! competition. A month later support this young shooter he went back to Colorado Tyler Deyo (center) with Grand- you may contact Brad Deyo father Richard Peck (left) and for the National Junior Olym- dad, Brad Deyo. at 740-967-7942. Page 10

Im p o r t a n t Sa f e t y Re m i n d e r s Important: Due to tight press deadlines For everyone’s safety, observe all federal firearms laws (see look for last minute news and director BATF flier enclosed), and safety rules of OGCA. Every firearm election coverage on the Applicant List. accident is avoidable and below are some of the most impor- tant rules to know. We want everyone to enjoy their visit.

• No loaded clips. NO LOADED or PRIMED guns or air guns on the premises. This includes CCWs.

• Unload, deactivate, remove clips and magazines before you leave home.

• All firearms/airguns must be tied. (Gun ties are available at the Gun Tie desk. $.05 each or 20 for $1.00. No one will be denied if you do not have the change.)

• All firearms brought to the meeting hall must be pre- (Print legibly and sign) sented at the Gun Tie Desk located at the entrance. If any firearms are taken out of the hall and return, it must be REINSPECTED and RETIED at the Gun Tie Desk. Hold Your Guns and • Never point a firearm in an unsafe direction - act as if all Get Your Boots! guns are loaded. January’s Featured Display is by Big Irons SASS. Don’t miss it! • Cameras and recording devices are prohibited without the UNLOAD YOUR FIREARMS BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME! LEAVE YOU FIREARMS BEFORE YOUR UNLOAD permission of the president.

OGCA Me m b e r Sp o t l i g h t - Jo h n S. Da r b y You will find 31 year member John Darby Symphony Orchestras in Kismet and the Chorus. Programs I Have done include Lu- at virtually all OGCA meetings For those Toledo Symphony Orchestra in Turandot. cia de Lammermour, Lohengrin, Faust, The who do not know our fantastic tenor who Pearl Fishers, Into the Woods, Brigadoon, leads our National Anthem at the Annual I took a job in New Orleans, and joined the The Messiah, Brahams’ Requiem, Seven Banquet we are pleased to report that we New Orleans Opera House Association, Last Words of Christ, Der Fliedermsus, and finally got this unique Life member to tell us but due to pressure from home, I returned the Misa Criolla. For a time, I was part of a his story. Enjoy! to finish my degree. I won a contest to program, Break Forth and Sing: A Sacred sing in New York for the Ted Mack Origi- Concert, with bass/baritone J. Dalton Derr, My name is John S. Darby. I am a graduate nal Amateur Hour. Then I toured Europe, performing classical and secular solos and of Ohio Northern University, where I earned and while there sang on the stage of the duets. In addition, I have sung the national a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in ac- La Scala Opera House in Milan Italy, and anthem for the Mansfield Southwest Little counting. One of my avocations has been with the gondoliers on the Grand Canal in League (40 years to this year), National music, especially vocal. As a sickly child, I Venice. When I returned home, I joined the Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, and The spent many hours in bed listening to and Toledo Opera Company. Ohio Gun Collectors Association. I have singing along with the thirties and forties sung: in excess of one hundred weddings, music. After entering high school, I joined After moving to Mansfield, I sang with at numerous funerals, over thirty churches, the mixed chorus, and was pirated into my the Symphony Chorus, and later with the and hundreds of birthday songs! church choir, and stayed because it came Mansfield Choral Society, and the Mans- with a free pass to the local movie theater. field Playhouse, and the Galion Community I have been married to my wife, Ruth, for My senior year I sang with a mixed octet, almost 41 years. I have two sons, John R. and took a solo to district contest, because and Benjamin. I was privileged to sing at the girl I was dating was my accompanist. John’s wedding last summer and we love We received a superior rating, as did the our daughter-in-law, Rachel. Music has en- octet. riched my life in countless ways.

My first public performance was March of 1961, where I sang the Lord’s Prayer Ivory Ban Alert: for infor- at my youngest sister’s wedding. When I mation including how this ef- entered college, my parents insisted that fects gun collectors go to I take voice lessons and join the college choir, and I had a solo in the first Christmas www.elephantprotection.org concert. I continued singing with the choir and visit Sandy Brady at her tables or and travelled all over the U.S. and to the John Singing the National Anthem at our [email protected] Bahamas. I sang with the Lima and Dayton Members Recognition Banquet. Page 15 Sa l u t e s a s w e Re m e m b e r Ve r y Sp e c i a l Me m b e r s Gunmaker and nine- Garand. He has participated in our Annual Europe. He was honorably discharged in teen year Member, John Displays Shows over the years by signing 1963. Ralph held management and super- Edward Maxson, 74, his book in the Authors Corner. Roy was a visory positions for Gray Drug, Revco, Ar- of Washington Court regular competitor at the Camp Perry Na- row and Rinks Department Stores, Value House, Ohio died Sep- tional Matches for many and was a member City, Consolidated Stores, Action Group, tember 2, 2015. He was of the Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club. Big Lots, Zeiher Tires and TCI Tire and Ap- born in 1941 in Clark Roy made several appearances in the Au- pliance. He was also a member of NRA and County, Ohio. John was thors Corner of our Annual Display Shows Heisey Collectors of America. Ralph’s hob- a graduate of Northwest- with his book Precision Shooting With The bies included a passion for collecting any- ern High School and received a master’s M1 Garand and he has also written several thing and everything related to Stevens Sav- degree in agronomy from The Ohio State articles for our newsletter. He will surely be age Arms firearms and memorabilia as well University. He moved to Fayette County in missed by many. as fine antiques and Heisey Sportsmans 1995 from the Lima area. Mr. Maxson was etch glassware. Ralph very much enjoyed a certified agronomist and had taught voca- Charles P. Antal, 72, passed away in attending the OGCA gun shows to share his tional agriculture in South Charleston. He July. He was a fifty-three year member knowledge of Savage Stevens firearms and retired in 2004 from Crop Production Ser- of OGCA and a forty-year member of NM- to also look for new additions for his always vices. John was a life member of the Na- LRA, becoming a Life Member in 1983. He expanding personal collection. Ralph also tional Rifle Association and was a founding served as an NMLRA Director and was a had a passion for restoring vintage items. member of the American Custom Gun Mak- chunk gun, offhand and prone rifle shooter. He enjoyed spending time with his friends ers Guild. He formerly taught 4-H firearms Charles was chair of the NMLRA Grounds and family. He will be missed by many safety and was also a former member of the and Property Committee and secretary of friends and family members. National Street Rod Association and Good the Butler County Sportsmans Rifle & Pis- Guys Rod and Custom Association. John tol Club, an NMLRA Charter Club. He was Life member Alexander attended Grace Community Church. We will also member of the Cincinnati Germania Andreoff, 77, a life time miss his never ending smile. Society, Catholic Kolping Society, and en- resident of Springfield, joyed polka dancing, camping, hunting and Ohio, passed away af- Member of thirty-one welding. Charles worked for the City of ter a lengthy battle with years, Roy Baum- Hamilton for thirty years as a Gas Regulator cancer on October 10, gardner, 84, of Ak- Technician. 2015. Alex attended ron passed away on Howe Military School July 5, 2015, just a Nine year member, Terry J. Seifman where he was the Band few days after sign- passed away in August. Terry was a retired Commander and member of the shoot- ing books at our May controller from National Management As- ing team. He obtained his law degree from meeting. Roy was sociation and had taught night school ac- OSU in 1962. Alex was a successful attor- born in Cuyahoga counting classes at Sinclair College. He ney for 53 years. He was an avid hunter Falls and became a was also a member of the Beavercreek Se- and was passionate about land conserva- certified machinist retiring from Goodyear nior Citizens, the NRA, and the Troy fish & tion. Alex took pride in having the best hunt- Aerospace after 37 years. Roys’ interests Game Club. ing grounds in Ohio where he spent many involved competitive motorcycle racing, rifle hours with his friends. He loved watching competitions and writing, where he authored Fifty-eight year and Life member, Ralph F. Ohio State Football and attended numer- various articles in Cycle News Magazine, Fields passed away September 30, 2015. ous games. He enjoyed spending time with Precision Shooting Magazine and is the Ralph served in the U.S. Air Force from his family and friends. Mr. Andreoff was a author of Precision Shooting with the M1 1956-63 Stationed in Florida, Africa, and member of OGCa for thirty years.

Fi f t y -Fi v e Ye a r Me m b e r Ch a r l e s Ba r n e s Re m e m b e r e d Life member., Charles Linville Barnes business partner. Charlie had a keen wit and Thank you to Robert Everhart for summing passed away October 10, 2015. He joined was most capable of all manner of SPONTA- up what so many of us feel about this witty OGCA in 1961 and was also a member the NEOUS ERUPTIONS... humorous, or cut- and unique fifty-five year member. of the NRA. Charles was the owner and op- ting. He didn’t have Donald Trump’s money, erator of Barnes Guns and retired in 1983 but he was just as outspoken! He had the from General Motors. His friend and mem- uncanny ability to succinctly and accurately ber, Robert Everhart stated “ I met Charlie boil down complicated issues to a short when I was 17 and he was 27, 53 years ago. phrase or sentence. If you knew him, he Its been a privilege and quite an experience immensely enjoyed ridiculing himself. How- to have know him. An early American fron- ever, he was not given to suffering fools or tier saying used to vouch for man’s char- phonies. He was his own man, and a really acter described Charlie: “He’s good enough good man who would have been genuinely to ride the river with.” In fact Charlie was embarrassed by the above. In later years, MORE THAN GOOD ENOUGH. He was a he reveled in masquerading as a crusty cur- truly good person, with a big heart; and hon- mudgeon holding court at the OGCA. We all est to a fault with impeccable integrity. He remember the broken glasses affectation. I’ll Charles receiving his 50 year badge from was a true friend, customer, and sometimes miss his humanity forever.” Treasurer/Past President Cecil Parker. Page 16 Remember tors? Di r e c t i o n s to follow all OGCA Rules Can you name Th e Ro b e r t s Ce n t r e for your safety and others. the inven (See Applicant List!) 123 Gano Road, Wilm- ington, OH 45177 (800) 654-7038. Roberts Centre is located at I-71, Exit 50 (U.S. Route 68) and is north of and visible from the interstate. From Cleveland or Columbus take I-71 South. Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn right onto US 68 and right onto Gano Road. Hall is on the left. From Cincinnati take I-71 North. Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn left onto US 68. Turn right onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. From Toledo take I-75 South. Take the US-35 exit number 52B. Merge onto US 35 East. Take the US 68/Home Ave. exit towards Wilmington. Turn right onto US 68. Turn left onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. From Dayton take US 35 East, take US Route 68 S (Home Ave.) toward Wilmington, turn right onto US 68,

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