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OFFICERS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT Ganley is a businessman and car dealership Frank S. Hodges, Jr. owner from northeast Ohio who is running for U.S. Congress. Be informed and make sure FIRST VICE PRESIDENT you are registered to vote. The deadline to Cecil Parker register to vote in Ohio and many other states is October 4th. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Jim Tekavec I regret to report that Kenneth Seminatore has resigned from the Board of Directors due to SECRETARY health reasons. He was unanimously named Joe W. Pittenger Director Emeritus at the July Board meeting (page 10). Please keep Ken in your thoughts TREASURER and prayers that he may someday return to Thomas L. Kyser OGCA President Frank Hodges with Ohio his full activities with OGCA, including his Governor Ted Strickland at the July meeting work as Legislative Committee Chairman. DIRECTORS in Wilmington, Ohio 2010-2011-2012 We have much to celebrate on the legisla- Hal Ferrell It was a Saturday morning at a gunshop in tive front. The Supreme Court of the United Frank Kern Norwood, Ohio. The year was 1959 and Robert Ray Preston States, in McDonald vs Chicago, ruled that OGCA member Ed Beard was catching up on the Second Amendment applies to the states 2009-2010-2011 paperwork when a man walked in with gun in and cities. This is a huge win for gun owners Frank Becker, Jr. hand. Nothing terribly unusual about that, but and those who believe in our Bill of Rights, Thomas E. Bowersox Ed sensed something unscrupulous about not to mention the law-abiding citizens of Chi- Jon Chorpenning the man and casually reached for his pistol. cago who have long been denied their rights. As Ed picked up the gun the man fi red a shot. 2008-2009-2010 Ed returned fi re which lodged into the casing Terrie L. Hill The July meeting was, as always, a great time over the door through which the man exited Charles D. Metcalf to catch up with old friends as well as meet rather abruptly. Charles D. Rush new members. We had 494 guests, 139 new applicants and 729 tables. Director Emeritus Not a word was exchanged and no one was Kenneth Seminatore hit, but it sure hit the news. It came across the I look forward to seeing all of you at the Sep- radio as “Shootout at Pioneer Guns” which is tember 11-12 meeting. Please remember to BUSINESS OFFICE the way I learned how my friend’s Saturday mail in or bring in your raffl e tickets and dona- OGCA, P.O. Box 670406 morning was going. tion for the PAC raffl e. Drawing is noon, Sep- Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406 tember 12, and we have three great prizes as Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. The police never did fi nd the culprit. Ed shown on the back cover. PH: (330) 467-5733 pulled the bullet out of the casing and made Fax: (330) 467-5793 a ring out of it which I still have around here Sincerely, Email: [email protected] someplace. It is possible that this event may have pushed the button triggering Ed to sell GGuestuest the gunshop to me which I owned in various PPassass FFormsorms locations for over fi ve decades. PPageage 1111 Frank S. Hodges, Jr., President Through all those years I maintained my mem- Inside - Sept.Sept. 20102010 PgP bership and rarely missed an OGCA meeting. The Tunnels of WWI 3 We had many special visitors but not once Dues and Tables 4 do I recall a sitting Governor stopping by. As President, I had the honor and privilege of Bob Latta, US House of Rep 4 welcoming Ohio Governor Ted Strickland to Ithaca Gun Company 5 the July meeting. He has been a steadfast Passages 6 supporter of the right to keep and bear arms, Director Candidates 7 earning him an A rating from the NRA. Fighting Buckners of KY 8 Strickland/Seminatore 10 This election year is especially important to Guest Passes 11 gun owners and the direction of our country. Table Application 13 OGCA is strictly nonpartisan, and I encour- Friends of NRA 15 age you to use your vote to support the can- didates that support fi rearm freedoms includ- Firearms Safety 15 ing our featured member, Congressman Bob Hotels, Directions, Dates 15 Tom Ganley, candidate for U.S. Congress, Latta on page 10 from northwest, Ohio. Tom signed up for membership at the AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP Ganley was also in attendance in July. Mr. July meeting in Wilmington, OH. PAGE 3

TYING ALL FIREARMS - SAFETY FIRST

ALL FIREARMS, WITHOUT EXCEP- and secured to make the fi rearm inoper- Tableholders must tie all fi rearms and re- TION, MUST BE INSPECTED AND able using plastic ties prior to member move clips and magazines prior to the fi re- TIED BEFORE THEY ARE BROUGHT and fi rearm entering the meeting fl oor. arms being displayed, offered for sale or INTO THE HALL. Clips and maga- trade prior to leaving them on a trade table. zines must be removed prior to entering. All fi rearms brought to the meeting hall by members must be presented at the This includes BB guns, pellet guns, fl int Gun Tie Desk at the entrance to be re- Welcome Home Ken Waughtal locks, match locks, wheel locks, percus- checked and retied if needed. YOU A proud OGCA salute to this member who ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SEE THAT recently returned after serving in the U.S. Army sion locks, and all fi rearms. It also includes with the Illinois National Guard in Afghanistan. fi rearms that are displayed in cases. THIS IS DONE. The Gun Tie/Gun All fi rearms must be checked, cleared, Check desk is located in the main lobby.

DON DARMOS TO PRESENT "THE TUNNELS OF WWI" AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING tion. Don explains that there could have You will be on the edge of your seat listen- been 800 to 1,100 troops underground for ing to what the tunnelers went through as as long as a week or even longer depend- well as the meticulous planning employed ing on when it was time to move out or by the Durand Group to uncover the tun- attack. The British Army and Common- nels. wealth Army had well over 25,000 trained Royal Engineer Tunnelers by 1916 and The goal is to one day open as many 117,000 attached infantry and others sup- of the tunnels as possible for historical ported the tunnelers. tours. Before that, the tunnels need to be cleaned out and made safe. Don explains Both sides deployed tunnelling. The result that there are grenades and artillery shells was a labyrinth of tunnels and the employ- still in these tunnels, all over the place. A Don Darmos, at a recent dig in France. ment of counter-tunnelling and counter dangerous venture to undertake but this In September, we will have a special tactics. Over time, the depth at which the is his legacy to the world so that future presentation by Don Darmos. Don has tunnels needed to be dug became deeper generations may better understand. We been a member for almost 50 years and and more dangerous. It required a longer appreciate Don's time in sharing it with has an interesting hobby. Every year he time to dig, resulting in a greater vulner- fellow members! goes over to WWI battlefi elds such as ability beneath no man’s land. Vimy Ridge and the Somme in France Don's presentation will include a short documentary, discussion and informal as part of an elite group of experts au- Detection and breakthrough into each oth- Q&A, and will be held in one of the confer- thorized to uncover the tunnels of WWI. ers tunnelling systems occurred frequent- ly. Although the tunnelers were trained to ence rooms at The Roberts Centre. Times Many of the tunnels are 60 feet down use rifl es, the restrictions of tunnel con- are Saturday, Sept. 11th, from 10:00 AM and some are fi lled with gas or mines. struction often meant they could not be – 11:00 AM and again at 2:00 PM – 3:00 It is a dangerous job that combines his used. According to Don, there was some PM; and also on Sunday Sept. 12th, from love of military history and his back- hand-to-hand combat in the tunnels. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is ground as a former member of the Lo- not necessary - just look for signage and rain County Sheriff bomb squad. come on in. ALL MEMBERS AND Don Darmos is a member of the Durand GUESTS INVITED Visit www.durandgroup.org.uk to Group based in the United Kingdom. Don learn more about The Durand Group. learned about the group during an edu- Saturday, Sept. 11th cational conference on explosives sev- In conjunction, with this educational eral years ago. There are 35 members, 10 AM - 11 AM & 2 PM - 3 PM talk, we encourage members to bring all volunteers, comprised of retired British Sunday Sept. 12th WWI and other military exhibits to the Army offi cers, engineers and others. So 10 AM - 11 AM far, seven tunnels of possibly hundreds September meeting. have been discovered by the group. For more information on bringing a dis- Their unique battlefi eld excavations are play contact an offi cer, director, or past the subject of Don's one-hour presenta- The Roberts Centre president; or call tion at the September 11 – 12 meeting. Wilmington, Ohio business manager, Conference Room Laura Knotts at Tunnel warfare was prevalent on all (Look for Signage) sides of this war that is fast approaching (330) 467-5733, its 100th anniversary. The tunnels were Don't Miss This or email ogca@ dug for the purposes of covert warfare, to Unique Presentation! ogca.com. transport goods or troops and for protec- PAGE 4

DUES AND TABLES ANNOUNCEMENTS Dues: your annual dues statement will Tables: Beginning with the January the form via fi rst class mail. If you would be enclosed in the next mailing. Dues 2011 meeting the cost to rent a table like to be added to the mailing list call, for the year 2011 will increase a modest will go up $10 to $70 per table. We fax or email the business offi ce. We will $5. It is our fi rst increase in 10 years, hope members understand that our continue to mail the entire newsletter to and the discount for paying more than costs have increased over the years. members via bulk mail since it saves 1 year at a time has been increased. thousands of dollars in postage. There is no increase for Life and Senior Annual 2011 tables will be on sale at Life dues. the September and November meet- Please remember that you do not have ings. Cost per table is $420 and cov- to wait for the form to come by mail; Membership Dues Effective 10/1/10 ers all six shows from January 2011 till you can sign up at any meeting to rent 1-year dues: $35 November 2011. tables for the next meeting. 1- year - Active Duty Military Free (Enclose rank, branch, duty station) 1st Class Tableholder Mailing List: 3-year dues: $90 (saves $15) Since bulk mail delivery time is unpre- JULY STATS 5-year dues: $145 (saves $30) dictable, we recently began to mail the Guests: 494 • Tables: 729 Life Membership: $600 table application via 1st class mail to Applicants: 139 Sr. Life (65 years old+): $300 any member who may want a copy of

29 YEAR MEMBER, BOB LATTA, OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPREPRESENTATIVES A member of OGCA for almost three Amendment. Latta also carries an "A+" Conservative,” U.S. Chamber of Com- decades, U.S. Congressman Bob rating with the NRA. merce “Spirit of Enterprise,” American Latta has sought to protect the Second Farm Bureau Federation “Friend of the Amendment during his accomplished A longtime sportsman committed to Farm Bureau,” and The Association of career in public service. Bob is current- wildlife and the outdoors, during his The United States Navy “National Leg- ly serving his second term in the U.S. tenure in the Ohio General Assembly, islative Advocacy Award.” House of Representatives. Prior to his Latta sponsored Sunday hunting, wild- election to U.S. Congress, Latta was a life license plates, and tougher poach- In Ohio, Latta has earned recognition member of the Ohio House of Repre- ing laws. from the United Conservatives of Ohio, sentatives (2001-2007), Ohio Senate naming him “Watchdog of the Treasury” (1997-2001), and Wood County Com- Congressman Latta also serves as in 1998, 2000, and 2005. He was also missioners (1991-1996). a wildlife education instructor for the nominated in 2000 for the “Legislator of Ohio Department of Natural Resourc- the Year” award by the League of Ohio Earlier this summer Bob received the es, Division of Wildlife, and has trav- Sportsmen, which is affi liated with the Safari Club International "Legislator of eled throughout the state assisting in Ohio Wildlife Federation and promotes the Year" award. The award, which was hunter education classes. environmental and sportsmen issues. presented by Chris Cox of the NRA- In 2002, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, ILA, is given each year to one member Since entering Congress in 2007, Con- formerly the Ohio Wildlife Federation, of the U.S. House and Senate to recog- gressman Latta has earned the follow- awarded Latta with the Patriot Award, nize their efforts to promote and protect ing awards: American Conservative which is given for “dedication and lead- sportsmen initiatives and the Second Union “Defender of Liberty” and “ACU ership in defending our outdoor heri- tage.”

Latta has also earned recognition from the Ohio National Guard receiving the Major General Charles Dick Award for Legislative Excellence in 1999, and the “President’s Award” in 2006.

Congressman Latta and his wife Mar- cia reside in Bowling Green with their daughters. A lifelong resident of north- west Ohio, Congressman Latta gradu- ated from Bowling Green High School in 1974. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowling Green State Uni- versity and a law degree from the Uni- When not at his desk in D.C., OGCA member Congressman Bob Latta (center) versity of Toledo College of Law. can be found supporting hunter education, outdoors and shooting events. He is shown, above at a recent congressional shoot. PAGE 5

ITHACA GUN COMPANY, PRIDE OF OHIO - BY LAURA KNOTTS In the heart of Western Ohio near the Mr. Farrell explained that the current own- head waters of the Sandusky River, lies er, David Dlubak, bought Ithaca in June of the industrious community of Upper San- 2007 because of the quality of the people dusky. The land is small-town and agricul- such as the tool and die makers that he tural, but the background and skill set of describes as "the elite of the elite". David its people is manufacturing. Upper San- also liked the fact that he could make ev- dusky is home to some of Ohio's most erything under one roof. Mike says, "Dave skilled machinists and craftsmen. Some has a vision of building the fi nest Ameri- of these hard-working Ohioans are now can shotgun of the last 50 years, and he combining their time, talents, muscle and sold me on it." ingenuity with the best modern technology to create beautiful high-quality fi rearms at Both Mike and Dave are surprisingly low Ithaca Gun Company. Ithaca Manager, Mike Farrell; OGCA Director, key about the fact that every piece of Charles Rush; Barrell-maker, Roger Larrabee; OGCA every gun is 100% American made and Director, Frank Becker; Myrtle Parker; OGCA First Vice President, Cecil Parker; and Erna Becker. Ithaca's Mike Farrell recently hosted an assembled. Rather than "beat the drum", OGCA contingent consisting of First Vice they share a philosophy that it should be President, Cecil Parker, Director Frank obvious that since Americans are great changeability. "We don’t want cheaper, Becker (Master Machinist) , Director Char- at making things, everything at Ithaca is we want better." Said Mike. lie Rush (shotgun afi cionado), Business made in America. In fact, most of the parts Manager Laura Knotts, Erna Becker, and are Ohio-made right under the roof of their Barrel-maker Roger Larrabee, a tool-and- Myrtle Parker for a tour of the facility. rambling, old facility that now houses the die machinist for 47 years showed us how most modern precision milling machines. they have entirely eliminated soldering We had the privilege of spending several and brazing from the barrel design. Char- hours at Ithaca and talked with a number The fi ne 28 and 20 gauge Model 37 is in lie Rush pointed out soldering warps and of people at the company. We witnessed full production. Soon to come is the Phoe- solder joints can fail. All components of the ultra modern high-precision manufac- nix over/under and a competition grade the barrel are now held by lugs or actually turing methods and discussed the "new" 1911 .45 auto that has been getting rave dove-tailed, and are machined directly out Ithaca's history and business model. We reviews at industry trade shows. of the parent material of the barrel. watched them make the barrels, receiv- ers and the stocks. We spoke to the en- Mike started out by demonstrating that When asked the origin of the solder-less graving artist, assemblers, and meticu- the receivers are still machined from a barrel Roger points to his head, "It's all up lous quality control inspectors who are block of solid steel. The goal at the new here." He is the kind of craftsman who has turning out the venerable John Browning Ithaca is to produce gun components that made Ohio famous for its skilled trades. designed Model 37. achieve near perfection and parts inter- Ithaca, continued on page 6

Historical Overview of the Ithaca Gun Company

• 1883~William Henry Baker and partners go into business as Ithaca Gun Company, start making side by side shotguns • 1937~The John Browning designed Model 37 is born the same year as OGCA • 1967~Ithaca Gun Company is sold to what will become General Mike Farrell of Ithaca Gun Company explains the barrel making process for the Model 37 during a Recreation, Inc. recent tour of the Ohio factory. • 1987~Ithaca Acquisition, Inc. moves gunmaking operations to King Ferry, NY. Changes name of Model 37 to Model 87. • 1996~Ithaca Gun Company, LLC changes name of the Ithaca pump gun back to Model 37 • 2005~Ithaca Guns USA, LLC of Upper Sandusky, OH purchases Ithaca Gun's assets, starts M37 production • 2007~Ithaca Gun Company acquires the assets of Ithaca Guns USA, LLC and continues moving forward in Ohio, bringing modern techniques and ideas to gunmaking Top talent, modern technology and beautiful high- quality fi rearms at the new Ithaca Gun Company. PAGE 6

quired the company's assets and Ithaca Ithaca, continued from page 5 name. After prying Frank Becker out of the ma- chine shop we moved on to the fi nishing, He has retained the assembled skilled bluing and stock fi tting areas. Only the work force and provided them with the fi nest American walnut is acquired from technology and backing to attain their goal across the country and stored and dried of building the best pump action gun on on site; with fi nal fi nish done in a white- the planet and we are duly proud that they room environment. are doing it in Ohio. We extend OGCA's whole-hearted best wishes and thanks to Originally Ithaca took its name from the Mike, Dave, Roger and the entire crew at fi rst factory in Ithaca, New York in 1883. Cecil Parker and Charles Rush check out some Ithaca, OHIO's GUNMAKER. The hay-days spanned the late 1900's fancy black walnut stock material. until Pearl Harbor. The company's storied bles. He imported some fi ne Italian dou- manufacturing past includes the historic ble guns bearing the Ithaca name. But tax Flues side-by-side, the Knickerbocker issues, law suits and bankruptcy forced trap gun, the 3½-inch Magnum 10 and the liquidation in 2005. Model 37 pump. That’s when the Ohio connection began. Beginning in the late 1960's, the com- Ithaca Guns USA, LLC started assem- pany changed hands several times until it bling the Model 37 from existing inventory closed in 1986. The following year a new with the intention of restoring "the legend" investor group came in until 1996, when but the under-capitalized venture had to entrepreneur Steven Lamboy acquired shut-down in 2007. In June 2007 indus- The fi nal touches are made on the Model 37 in the assets and rights to make Ithaca dou- trial glass entrepreneur David Dlubak ac- Ithaca's fi nishing room in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

PASSAGES With great sad- Esteemed fi rearms author, Noel P. merce, the NRA, Ohio Valley Military ness we report Schott, 79, of Ill., passed away Monday, Collectors Society, and the Wilmington Mr. Joseph M. June 14, 2010. He was one of the most Eagles. He was a 24 year member of Hepsworth, of respected and well known collectors of OGCA. Newark, Ohio, military rifl es. Noel was a U.S. Navy vet- passed away eran and retired gas fi tter for Illinois Pow- John P. Agle (Jack), a 36 year mem- Tuesday, June er Company, where he had worked for 32 ber of OGCA, passed away on April 30, 15, 2010. Joe years. Mr. Schott was also a published 2009. He joined OGCA in 1974, becom- was a member fi rearms book author. He wrote the book ing a Life member in 2002. Jack enjoyed of OGCA for “Military Arms”. He was a very active being a member of OGCA and loved the 41 years; a Life member of OGCA for 35 years and also great people who make up its member- Member for 21 a member of the National Rifl e Associa- ship. Tim, Jack’s son, is a Life member Joseph M. Hepsworth of those years. tion, the St. Louis Arms Association, and as well and attended many shows with A business owner the Missouri Arms Collectors Association. his Dad over the past 30+ years. all of his life, he operated J. Cunard & He will be greatly missed by OGCA, and Co. in downtown Newark where he was our condolences go out to his wife as well Robert R. Reinbolt died suddenly at age a gunsmith. He collected guns since the as the entire Schott family. 62 on May 22, 2010. He was a member age of 15 and was a member of the NRA. of OGCA since 2001. Robert was a US Joe was known world-wide for his com- Richard “Rich” W. Oxley, Age 70, of Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. petitive muzzle-loader shooting and lead- Wilmington, OH, passed away suddenly He was an employee of Chrysler for 32 ership. He was a member of the United on June 26, 2010, at the Gettysburg Hos- years, retiring 10 years ago. He was un- States International Muzzle-Loading pital in Gettysburg, PA during a visit there stoppable, busy farming and being out- Team (USIMLT) and 2009 team captain to see Civil War sites. Rich was com- doors. Robert was also a member of the of the meet in North Carolina. He held missioned as a 2nd LT on May 7, 1963 NRA, the Knights of Columbus Council, the Bisley Camp, England record of 1200 in the US Air Force, and was honorably 4237; and belonged to the Ottowa Coun- yards. He was also a member of NMLRA, discharged as a Captain in 1967. He then ty Conservation League who planted a ASSRA, ORPA, VHA, IBS, NLRC, ORSA, worked for DP&L until he purchased the tree in his memory. MLAGB, MR&PA and VSSA. Joe always Crouch Fire and Safety Products Co. in brought a touch of class to OGCA with 1977. Rich retired in 2000. He was an ac- Donald Lee Oakes, Sr., 80, passed his tweed suit coats and mannerisms tive member of the Wilmington American away March 13, 2010. He was a member right out of the age of chivalry. He was Legion, serving most recently as the Me- of OGCA and enjoyed gun collecting, gun a gallant and spirited gentleman even morial Squad Commander. He was also shows, and auctions. Donald was retired throughout his battle with cancer. Our involved during his career in the Dayton from the City of Sharonville since 1996 thoughts and prayers to his family dur- Rotary Club, the Troy Rotary Club, Past and had previously been very active with ing this diffi cult time. President of the Troy Chamber of Com- the local Boy Scout troop. PAGE 7

GET TO KNOW THE CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER DIRECTOR ELECTION We have fi ve fi ne candidates for four openings on the OGCA Board of Directors. Candidates will campaign at the September meeting so be sure to come and learn more from them. Members will vote on Saturday, November 20th at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. Please mark you calendar.

TERRIE LEE HILL - Member since 1973. Profession: Co-owner and President of Contour Forming Inc. Holds a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Ohio Northern University and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1976. Undergraduate degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University. Collecting Interests: all types of fi rearms and custom knives, but particularly high-grade trap guns, smooth-bore targett guns and all associated memorabilia (i.e., pins, targets, traps, patches, etc.). Attended all N.R.A. conventionsc for the last 16 years. Qualifi cations: Director of OGCA for eight years. Chairman of the AnnualA Banquet committee, twice; co-chaired the May Display Show Committee as well as member ofo the Finance Committee for the last three years. Memberships: Newark Rotary Club and Paul Har- ris Fellow, Remington Society of America, Winchester Arms Collectors Association. Life Member of N.R.A. and A.T.A.

FRED L. KOLB – Life Member and member of OGCA for 36 years. Profession: Hospital President/CEO Collecting Interests: Primarily military weapons and artifacts Civil War through WWII. Qualifi cations: Present Board Member Service: Healthcare Alliance Board Member; Ohio State Health Network Execu- tive Committee – Immediate Past President; Ohio Biomedical Corporation Board President; London City Schools Business Advisory Council Member; London City Schools Strategic Planning Task Force Member. Past Board Service: Mercy Medical Associates Board of Trustees; Mercy Anderson Surgery Center Board of Trustees; Mercy Anderson Physicians Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees; Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees; Clermont County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee; Madison County Chamber of Commerce; President, Board of Trustees, Community Limited Care Dialysis Centers; Secretary of the Board, Tri-State Laundry; OHA Small & Rural Hospital Committee; Joint Recreational District Task Force; YMCA Steering Committee. Memberships: Long-time member of the NRA.

CHARLES METCALF - Member since 1984. Profession: Retired Air Force Major General. Currently the Director of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Selected to become a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) of which there are only 131 in the entire Air Force. Collecting Interests: Colt 45s and suppressed weapons. Competitive pistol and small-bore rifl e shooter. Qualifi - cations: OGCA Director for almost 16 years and chairman of the 2004 NRA Display Committee. This collaboration between OGCA, The NRA and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) received the Silver Bowl top trophy. 2010 Annual Member's Recognition Banquet Committee Chairman. Member- ships: Area Member of the Military and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the NRA Board; area Vice President for the Boy Scouts of America, serving on the Leadership and Standards Committee and selected for the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award; past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Dayton United Way; former member of the Board of Trustees of County Corp.; former member of the Board of Dayton Public Television; former City Councilman, Oakwood, Ohio; and member of the Colorado Gun Collectors Association.

CHARLES D. RUSH - Life Member and Member since 1971. Profession: Retired – Ford Motor. U.S. Army (retired) distinguished combat veteran, Vietnam War. Collecting Interests: Winchester, Rem- ington, Colt, Browning, all double guns, Smith and Wesson and National Match guns. Qualifi cations: Current OGCA Director serving on numerous committees. Interest in gun collecting since age 16, actively participate in numerous public gun shows annually. Earned Distinguished Rifl eman, carries High Master classifi cation. Actively coach and support high-power rifl e junior shooters. Knowledgeable of Winchesters and double guns. Memberships: Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association for over 30 years, Life member of NRA, member of Ohio Rifl e and Pistol Association (ORPA), SCSA and NOSA.

SEANS A. McCARTER – Member of OGCA for 16 years. Profession: Private law practice. Collecting Interests:I Harrington & Richardson single-shot target pistols, the USRA model and the Sportsmans; pistolsp relating to Walter F. Roper; pre-WWII American-quality double-barrel shotguns; and single-shot rir fl es. Collecting since the age of 6. Qualifi cations: Private law practice for 16 years. Legal practice ffocuses on business transactions, real estate deals and their litigation. Experienced in negotiations, ccreating contracts, resolving employment issues, dispute resolution and investigating controversies. MMemberships: Parker Gun Collectors Association for 10 years, NRA for 22 years, Hilltop Sportsmans CClub for 17 years, the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association for two years, and the Ohio State Bar AAssociation since 1994. PAGE 8 THE FIGHTING BUCKNERS OF KENTUCKY PART 1: SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER BY BETTY ANN SMIDDY-BUCKNER

Special thanks to member, Betty Ann Smiddy- later to Captain for his bravery at Molino Buckner for sharing her exceptional genealogi- del Rey. He was wounded at Churubusco cal research and historical documentation of this where he fought along side Major Kings- Confederate General and Governor of Kentucky. bury. He fought in nearly every major battle Simon B. Buckner was born on April 1, of the Mexican War including Chapultepec. 1823 in the ten room log cabin that his Buckner was one of the fi rst to enter Mexico father, Aylett H. Buckner, had built on City and one of the last to leave, lowering 3,000 acres of virgin forest on a high the American fl ag before he left the “Halls bluff overlooking the Green River in Hart of Montezuma.” Along with him in Mexico Co., Kentucky, about seven miles from were Lieut. U. S. Grant, Captain Robert E. Munfordville. The land was named “Glen Lee and Major General Gideon Pillow. In Lily” years later by Simon in honor of his what spare time he had, he explored the daughter, Lily. He was one of three sur- countyside and was with a small group that viving children of nine born to Aylett and climbed the sulphur spewing volcano Po- Elizabeth Ann Morehead. He was named pocatepetl after the war. At the war’s end after the South American patriot, Simon he was ordered back to West Point as an Bolivar, whose exploits had captured the instructor in 1848. public’s imagination at that time. His family called him Bolivar. Aylett was a farmer, a He only stayed in that position for a year grist mill owner, and an iron master, oper- before requesting reassignment of his ating the Henry Clay Iron Furnace on his post in protest over compulsory chapel at- land. tendance on Sunday. On May 2, 1850 he married Mary Kingsbury. For the next fi ve Lieutenant-General Simon B. Buckner, A large deposit of surface iron ore was C.S.A. from a photograph. years Buckner was assigned to various discovered in Muhlenburg Co., Ky. and in posts out West as military instructor of in- 1837 Aylett moved his family there. The threshold for the house Jesse Grant was fantry tactics. At Fort Atkinson, Colorado he move was necessary since the hardwood building. made treaties with the Comanches to pro- burned to make the charcoal to refi ne the tect the wagon trains going west. In 1852 ore for the furnace had been all used on Simon stayed behind in Kentucky after he was made a Captain. He resigned from “Glen Lily” lands. Along with Cadwalader his family left and continued his education the army in 1855 to enter business with Churchill, a company was founded to in Greenville. He was appointed to West his father-in-law, who had large real estate mine the ore at the new location, locat- Point on July 1, 1840. Graduating in 1844, holdings in Chicago. ed about fi ve miles south of Greenville. eleventh in a class of twenty-fi ve, his best A neighborhood of foundry workers and subjects had been mathematics, history It was shortly before his resignation that slaves formed on the property’s 4,500 and draftsmanship. At six feet tall and al- he crossed paths again with his old friend acres. A grist mill and a small store were ways physically strong, he was an expert Grant. Grant had resigned from the Army added. Taught at a private school in Hop- gymnast, horseman, and held the saber and was in Sackett’s Bay, New York, where kinsville, Simon was ‘keeping the books’ championship. Some of his Academy ac- Buckner happened to be stationed, to col- for the grist mill and foundry when he was quaintances which would fi gure in Buck- lect on a debt. Grant came and told his tale sixteen. Always reading, he had a keen ner’s future were his friend Ulysses S. of money owed but not yet collected, empty memory. But by 1842 there were more ef- Grant, Ambrose E. Burnside - the inventor pockets and a landlord that had seized his fi cient methods of mining, extracting and of the Burnside carbine and fi rst president baggage for unpaid bills. Buckner took him hauling pig iron and the furnace closed. of the National Rife Association, Dabney back to his hotel and stood surety for his The Buckner family moved to the cotton H. Maury, Thomas J. Jackson, W. S. Han- bills. In a few days Grant’s loan was repaid plantation, Beechland, which they owned cock, William S. Rosecrans, Thomas J. and he paid the landlord himself. near Mt. Holly, Arkansas. Wood, George E. Pickett, and George B. McClellan. Buckner hadn’t left the military behind - he It was in these early years that Simon fi rst was a Major in the Illinois State Militia of meet Hiram Ulysses Grant, called ‘Lyss’ or Buckner was assigned post graduation as Cook County. In 1857 his volunteer regi- ‘Lysses’ at that time. Grant’s father Jesse a Second Lieutenant in the Second United ment was put on notice they were going lived in Georgetown, Brown Co., Ohio at Infantry, stationed at Sackett’s Bay, Lake to Utah to retaliate against the Latter Day the time and was a tanner. He came to Ontario. It was there he met his future Saints and Indians for the Mountain Mead- that area attracted by the groves of oak bride, Mary Jane Kingsbury, daughter of ow Massacre. The government reconsid- trees which contained tannin necessary Major Julius Kingsbury. The following year ered its position and they were not mus- to his work. Simon would visit a relative, he was appointed assistant professor of tered. While in Chicago, he served as the Philip J. Buckner, a Georgetown doctor, ethics and history at West Point. He later Adjutant General of the Illinois Militia. and would stay for a month or more in the requested active service and joined the summer. The boys played together and 6th Infantry in Mexico . He was with Gen- Keeping an offi ce in Chicago, he and it so happened that one summer Simon eral-in-Chief Winfi eld Scott from the port his family returned to Kentucky and es- and Lyss found and hauled up the stone of Vera Cruz to the march on Mexico City tablished residence in Louisville (1858). from a nearby creek that would be the new and was brevetted to First Lieutenant and (Continued on next page.) PAGE 9 (Continued from prior page.) He was ordered to Bowling Green, KY. and Hardee’s Corps and then, along with Gen. occupied the town. While there his troops Braxton Bragg’s Army of the Mississippi, There, he was Captain of the Citizens’ jammed Lock No. 3 on the Green River invaded Kentucky. He fought in the Con- Guard. The guard units were formed be- so that Union gunboats could not navigate federate victory of Perryville. Given com- cause of political rumblings across the that section. He was given command of mand of the District of the Gulf he fought southern states and were charged with the troops of central Kentucky when he in defense of Mobile, Alabama. In April preventing an invasion. Kentucky had and John Hunt Morgan destroyed many 1863 he took command over the Depart- taken a position of neutrality. In 1861 he railroad bridges and rail beds. ment of East Tennessee, headquartered was appointed Inspector General over the in Knoxville, where he was in the battle of Home Guard and Kentucky State Militia Gen. Albert S. Johnston ordered Buckner Murfreesboro. In the fall he marched his (Buckner Guard). He had just completed a and 4,500 men to reinforce Ft. Donelson. troops to Georgia and engaged in the battle thorough reorganization of the militia, put- There he met two other Brigadier Gener- of Chickamauga, commanding a corps of ting it on par with a standing army such as als, Gideon J. Pillow, who he had met dur- Bragg’s army. He fought bravely and skill- a small European nation might have. ing the Mexican War, and John B. Floyd. fully and after the victory returned to his Shortly after Buckner’s arrival, Floyd, a command of the Department of East Ten- Internally, the Kentucky state government political appointment general, took over nessee where he was given authority over was torn between the pro-Union legis- command from Pillow. Grant’s forces ar- Louisiana. In May 1864 he was assigned lature, and the pro-Confederate gover- rived and surrounded the fort. The battle to Gen. Kirby Smith’s Trans-Mississippi nor who now controlled an effi cient army lasted for days in the February snow and Department as chief of staff. Jefferson under Buckner and John Hunt Morgan. ice. The Confederate forces ran out am- Davis promoted him to Lieutenant Gener- Governor Beriah Magoffi n sent Buckner munition and food; the men were exhaust- al on Sept. 20, 1864. Buckner negotiated and two other Kentucky representatives ed after three days of fi ghting in inclement terms and surrendered this department of to speak with President Lincoln to see if weather and without warm clothing. The 30,000 men to the Union’s General Peter neutrality could be maintained. It was a Union army had four times the men than J. Osterhaus at New Orleans. Gen. Smith meeting fi lled with ambivalence and no the Confederates (16,000) had in this en- fl ed alone into Mexico before the surren- clear answer arose. counter. It appeared that defeat was immi- der. Buckner bid farewell to his troops on nent. Fearing capture, the senior ranked June 8, 1865 at Shreveport, La. Lincoln offered him the position of Briga- Floyd and Pillow slipped away during the dier General of volunteers (Aug. 17, night leaving Buckner in command. Buck- While his wife and daughter, Lily, were 1861). Buckner had been offered a bet- ner would not leave his men and believed in Kentucky after the surrender, Buck- ter position by Gen. Winfi eld Scott just it was his obligation to obtain the best ner was barred by the War Department the previous month and had declined. terms of surrender possible for his troops. from leaving New Orleans. For a time he Political conditions were rapidly chang- Rather than continue fi ghting with the as- wrote editorials for the New Orleans Daily ing in Kentucky and it was apparent that sured death of many in the Fort, on Febru- Crescent. He returned to writing poetry. neutrality could not be maintained. Ken- ary 16, 1862 Buckner sent a message to Joining the fi rm of Harlow Phelps Co. he tucky was going to be on the Union side. his friend Grant to meet with him and dis- became a cotton factor and commission Rejecting Lincoln’s offer, Buckner joined cuss terms of capitulation. Grant demand- merchant. He helped to organize and be- the Confederacy on Sept. 14, 1861, ac- ed ‘unconditional surrender,’ terms that came president of an insurance company cepting rank as Brigadier General. In his Buckner found harsh and ungentlemanly. that covered fi re, river and marine risks. mind, the issue wasn’t slavery (he never He had no choice and surrendered his owned a slave) but the right of a state to sword to Grant at the Dover Hotel, Dover, Buckner’s family could freely travel and peacefully withdraw from the Union when Tennessee. Grant did offer the concession split their time between New Orleans the government had violated the terms of that a member of Buckner’s staff would be and Elizabethtown, Kentucky. With his that Union. He believed it was unconscio- responsible for the sick and ill-clad troops, business interests diversifying Buckner nable that Lincoln suspended the writ of now prisoners. He was able to have needed to be able to travel outside of the habeas corpus, thus people could be ar- his dead men buried. Grant also offered city. He appealed to the War Department rested without a warrant and imprisoned Buckner his purse, but Buckner declined which granted him free travel for business without a trial. Well respected and liked, stating he had suffi cient funds. Returning into all states. The letter of permission was Buckner had many friends and relatives in safely to Confederate headquarters, both signed by Lieut. General Grant. Resigning the Union cause. He knew what it would Pillow and Floyd were relieved of their from Phelps, Buckner formed a similar cost him and his family. When he signed command. company in Memphis in 1867. with the Confederacy, he was called a traitor by editor George D. Prentice in the The prisoners were sent to camps in Kentucky passed an amnesty act in 1867 Louisville Journal. the Midwest and New England. Buckner and Buckner returned early the following was sent to Fort Warren prison in Boston year, becoming the editor of the Louisville Harbor. While there, Sen. Garrett Davis Courier. He started the suit that would of Kentucky unsuccessfully tried to have return to him the Kingsbury property in Buckner indicted for treason. After fi ve Chicago. Buckner’s Chicago real estate months imprisonment he was exchanged interests had been deeded over to his and released. brother-in-law at the beginning of the war

He rejoined the Confederate army at Rich- mond and was promoted to Major Gen- eral. He was assigned to General William Gen. S. B. Buckner on porch of his (Continued on page 10.) home, Glen Lily, near Munfordville, KY. PAGE 10

KENNETH SEMINATORE NAMED DIRECTOR EMERITUS Ken has been a dedicated, brilliant, and was named Director Emeritus on July CRDF. Ken also served as Chairman outspoken OGCA Director since 2000. 16, 2010. It is an honor bestowed in of the award winning 2001 NRA Dis- Due to health issues Ken resigned only the rarest of occasions. Ken has play Committee. We thank and con- from the Board of Directors in July. served as Chairman of the Legislative gratulate our new Director Emeritus, By unanimous vote of the Board he Committee and as Trustee for OGCA and pray for his health.

GOVERNOR TED STRICKLAND VISITS OGCA; APPLIES FOR MEMBERSHIP Governor Strickland's pro-gun voting record includes voting against Clinton's "assault weapons" ban, signing "Castle Doc- trine" legislation into law, as well as recent corrections to Ohio's concealed carry law.

The Governor is welcomed by Hayden Dale was among the many Joe Otmar shows Gov. Strickland a Shirley Holden as he applies youngsters to shake hands with M-2 HB Simfi re made by Irac, Inc. for membership. Governor Strickland in July. in Lebanon, Oh

(The Fighting Buckners notes. The old friends bid farewell and less Falling ill for only a few days, on Jan. 8, Continued from page 9) than a week later, Buckner was requested 1914 the “Sage of Glen Lily” died of ure- mic poisoning at the age of ninety-one in to prevent their seizure. During the war, by the family to be a pallbearer for Grant’s the cabin in which he was born. His son his brother-in-law died, and all his proper- funeral. left his post at Ft. Thomas to be at his fa- ty passed to his wife and child. The agree- ther’s bedside until the end. When he died ment between the Buckners and Kings- His only child by Delia was born in 1886, he had been the last veteran alive above bury had been that the Chicago property Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr. who achieved the rank of Brigadier General. He is buried would be deeded back following the war’s fame in W.W. II. In 1887 Buckner easily in Frankfort Cemetery, near the Kentucky end and his widow wanted to retain it all. won his bid for Governor of Kentucky, an River and close to the grave of Daniel The suit fi nally recovered his wife’s share offi ce in which he served for four years. Boone. His wife died in Louisville March of her father’s estate. Another successful In 1891, fi scal irresponsibility by the leg- 3, 1932. “Glen Lily” and its 1,000 acre es- litigation returned to them most of their islature left the state short of money, so tate were sold several years following the prewar property that had been confi scated Buckner lent the state, without interest, death of the General. The cabin burned by Kentucky during the war. the money needed from his own pocket. He retired that year, returning to “Glen down Sept. 26, 1961. His son was born in this old cabin July 18, 1886 and was killed Mrs. Buckner died in 1874 of tuberculosis Lily,” but agreed to run in 1896 for Vice- in action on Okinawa June 17, 1945, a at “Glen Lily”. Buckner’s widowed sister, President of the United States on the Gold month shy of the end of W.W. II. Mary Elizabeth Buckner Tooke, and her Democratic ticket. Gen. John M. Palmer, two small sons returned to her family’s who had been the Governor and State Kentucky home to take care of the Gen- Senator from Illinois, ran for President. eral and his daughter, Lily. In 1883 Lily Their hopes were not met - that year the married Kentuckian Morris B. Belknap. A Republicans swept into national offi ce. few months later, Mrs. Tooke died at the cabin. Buckner returned to “Glen Lily.” He read, maintained a wide correspondence, met It was a surprise when Gen. Buckner was many friends and visitors, wrote poetry re-married in 1885, at age 62, to Miss Delia and traveled to as many former Confeder- Claiborne of Richmond, Virginia, age 28, a ate encampments as he could. On a visit relative of Martha Custis Washington and to the White House, he and his wife dined Gen. Robert E. Lee. They were married in with President Theodore Roosevelt. The Virginia and during a honeymoon trip east President inquired if there was anything they stopped at Mt. McGregor, the upstate he could do for the General and the Gen- New York cabin where former President eral asked for an appointment for his son Grant was staying and writing his mem- to West Point, which Roosevelt promptly signed. In 1904 his son went to West oirs. The visit was personal for Buckner as Grant was dying of throat cancer. While Point. Buckner returned with his family in Governor S.B. Buckner, Ancester of Buckner spoke, Grant could reply only by 1909 to Mexico to revisit the Mexican War long time, active member sites. Bruce Buckner. PAGE 15 AS FRIENDS OF THE NRA, YOU’RE INVITED TO THE MEETING HOURS 17TH ANNUAL MIAMI VALLEY FRIENDS OF NRA BANQUET Saturday, 8 AM - 5 PM The Friends of the NRA is hosting a more information, please contact OGCA Sunday, 8 AM - 2 PM banquet to promote fi rearms safety, all members Bob Brown at (937) 902-0090 Set-up (Tableholders) shooting sports and to educate the pub- or Gary Smith at (937) 372-3179. Friday, 3 PM - 9 PM lic about fi rearms. 1/2 hour early Sat. and Sun. We thank Bob, Gary and friends from The 17th Annual Miami Valley Friends of Miami Valley and Green County Sports- DIRECTIONS NRA Banquet is Thursday, September man Association for representing the THE ROBERTS CENTRE 30, 2010, at the Greene County Fair- Friends of the NRA at the July meeting WILMINGTON, OHIO grounds, 112 Fairgrounds Road, in Xe- and look forward to seeing them again 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH nia, Ohio. Ticket prices start at $40. For in September. 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. FIREARMS SAFETY RREQUIREDEQUIRED From Cleveland or Columbus take I-71 south. The fundamental NRA rules for safe gun ber and fi rearm entering the meeting Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn right onto US handling are: fl oor. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO 68 and right onto Gano Road. Hall is on the left. • ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a SEE THAT THIS IS DONE. From Cincinnati take I-71 North. Take the US safe direction. When inside a building, 4. Never point a fi rearm in an unsafe di- 68 exit, exit 50. Turn left onto US 68. Turn right common sense usually dictates the rection - act as if all guns are loaded. onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. ceiling to be the safest direction. 5. All fi rearms must be immediately retied From Toledo take I-75 South. Take the US-35 exit • ALWAYS keep your fi nger off the trig- if removed for inspection. number 52B. Merge onto US 35 east. Take the US ger until ready to shoot. 6. Clips and magazines must be removed 68/Home Ave. exit towards Wilmington. Turn right • ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until prior to entering hall. onto US 68. Turn left onto Gano Road. Roberts ready to use. 7. All fi rearms brought to the meeting hall Centre is on the left. From Dayton take US 35 east, by members must be presented at the take US Route 68 S (Home Ave.) toward Wilming- The OGCA safety rules are contained Gun Tie Desk at the entrance to be re- ton, turn right onto US 68, turn left onto Gano Rd., in the Constitution / Bylaw / Rule Book. checked and retied if needed. Roberts Centre is on the left. Contact us if you need another free copy. 8. Tableholders must tie all fi rearms prior to the fi rearms being displayed, offered HOTELS Important safety factors include: for sale or trade and prior to leaving 1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts them on a trade table. Centre 123 Gano Rd. Wilmington, OH 45177 1. No person shall possess any loaded (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 $86 + tax. or primed fi rearm or air gun on your Violation of any safety rule can result in Check in 3 PM. SOLD OUT 24 hour cancellation. person or on the premises. Period - no suspension or termination. Do not risk your 2) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., excuses! This includes CCW. You will membership. Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) $89 + tax. be escorted from the hall if you do not 3) Amerihost Inn Wilmington 201 Carrie Dr., comply with the rules. AAllll statestate aandnd federalfederal fi rearmsrearms laws,laws, andand allall Wilmington. (937) 383-3950 (7 mi.) $70 + tax 2. Inspect and unload all guns before you ssafetyafety rrulesules ofof OGCAOGCA mmustust bbee oobserved.bserved. 4) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., leave home. Wilmington (937) 382-5858 (7 mi) $86 + tax 3. All fi rearms must be checked, cleared Max & Ermas: Reminder that the restau- 5) Hampton Inn 11484 Allen Rd., NW, and secured to make the fi rearm inop- rant next to the meeting hall serves alcohol, Jeffersonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 Mi.).1-71 at erable using plastic ties prior to mem- and as such, fi rearms are strictly prohib- Exit 65. $85 south outlet mall. ited. 6) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). Tableholders: All meetings begin at 8:00 AM Saturday and end at 2:00 PM on Sunday. Un- I-71 Exit 65. South outlet mall. $69.99 + tax less other arrangements are made before each meeting with an appropriate OGCA offi cer, for 7) Quality Inn Jeffersonville North 10160 reasons other than convenience, tableholders are required to maintain their tables or display Carr Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) tables during the entire two-day period. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of table privi- 426-6400 (19 mi.) North outlet mall. 1-71 leges. Exit 69. $55 + tax. 8) Budget Inn 264 W. Curry Rd., Wilmington OH. MEETING DATES Table Applications (.2 mi) (937) 382-6605 Single $45 + tax Double for the NEXT meeting are $49 + tax. 2010 2011 2012 available at the "Tables" 9) Budget Motel 9060 West Lancaster Rd., Jan. 9-10, 2010 Jan. 8-9, 2011 Jan. 7-8, 2012 desk in the lobby. You need Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2332 (15 mi.) March 13-14, 2010 March 12-13, 2011 March 10-11, 2012 not wait for your mailing! rate: Single $45 + tax double $49 + tax. May 7-8, 2011 May 22-23, 2010 May 5-6, 2012 Form on pg. 13-14. To be 10) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, July 17-18, 2010 July 16-17, 2011 July 21-22, 2012 added to the new 1st Class OH (937) 382-6000 (7 mi.) $55 + tax Sept. 11-12, 2010 Sept. 17-18, 2011 Sept. 15-16, 2012 11) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., Table Application Mailing NOV. 20-21, 2010 Nov. 19-20, 2011 Nov. 17-18, 2012 Wilmington, OH. $85 + tax but present OGCA List contact the Business Annual Display Show & Banquet held each May. badge for $10 discount. Historic Inn (937) 383- For Meeting Dates beyond 2012 contact the OGCA Business Offi ce. Offi ce. 4141. BUSINESS OFFICE: P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406 * Ph: (330) 467-5733 * Fax (330) 467-5793 * web: www.ogca.com ON THE FRONT COVER The cover features a patriotic collage of the John D. Wright - "Savage Arms - A Selec- friendship. Jon and his Display Show com- fantastic, educational military-oriented ex- tion of WWI Weapons" mittee were extremely helpful, supportive, and hibits from our Annual Display Show: just a pleasure to work with. The OGCA of- James V. Angle - "WWII Imperial Japa- An Open Letter From fi ce staff was always quick with a cheerful re- nese Small Arms and Accessories" (Judges Exhibitor, Donn Stamp: sponse to my many questions. You all helped Choice Award) make the arduous task of planning, building, "A childhood of looking up to the WWII vets and presenting a display at OGCA a very pos- Bailey & Nancy Brower - "Savage Pistol certainly spawned my interest in their weap- itive experience. I would greatly encourage Belonging to General Marion Maus, Medal ons, vehicles, accouterments, & uniforms, of Honor Recipient" others to display their collections in the future. which, in turn, drove the accumulation of Heartfelt thanks to all!" Jim Curlovic - "Winchester's 6mm Straight these items over the last 20 years. On May - Donn Stamp Pull Rifl e (aka) Lee Navy Rifl e In the Ser- 22-23, I was offered the privilege of sharing vice" the part of this collection that related to the Arms of the WWII Rifl e Company, with fellow Henry P. Hagenau -"French Firearms Trans- OGCA members and guests. Simply stated, formed Through the Centuries" it was a wonderful experience. I greatly en- James Reuter - "WWII" (Member's Choice joyed the opportunity to discuss issues, debate Award) questions, and listen to your stories regard- ing the collection and a critical period in our Donn Stamp - "Arms of the WWII U.S. In- National History. You guys were great. Over fantry Company" (1st Place, Military) the years members have encouraged me in my Waclaw Ustupski-Chyc - "Radom Pistol, passion and everyone who stopped by the dis- Rifl e Collection" (Best First Time Display play reinforced that support. My three sons Award.) and I thank you for your overall courtesy and Don Stamp and sons May 2010

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