MercantileSee section our NovemberNovemberNovember 2001 2001 2001 CowboyCowboyCowboy ChronicleChronicleChronicle PagePagePage 111 (starting on page 90) ew Y NEW Happy N ear! The Cowboy Chronicle~. The Monthly Journal of the Single Action Shooting Society ® Vol. 20 No. 1 © Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. January 2007 SHOWDOWN AT BUCK CREEK, THE SOUTWESTERN REGIONAL By Captain George Baylor, SASS Life #24287 Photos by Major Photography

leburne, TX – The Ormsby See HIGHLIGHTS on page 73 Ranch is located in a lovely C part of Texas (as if there night, gave Texans an opportunity were any unlovely parts), south of to wear cowboy clothes we don’t usu- Fort Worth, north of Waco, in farm- ally wear because of the tempera- ing/ranching country. It has a well ture. Nueces Outlaw met me laid out shooting range with room Thursday morning wearing a for all the necessary stages, perma- Confederate Greatcoat. This may be nent props and buildings, and room common garb in colder climates, but for all of the campers and RVers that it’s rare in Texas (though, I suppose, arrive for a major SASS match. The not as rare as a Yankee Greatcoat). weather was perfect, chilly in the Friday morning the stages start- morning and seventies in the after- ed on time and ended on time. noon. Singlehandedly, I prevented Obviously the committee had been any rain. How? I remembered to keeping up with the “discussions” bring my $179 Fish Raincoat. Yes, I about what constitutes a good stage know Fish Raincoat replicas are $69 on the SASS Wire and in Tex’s edito- now. I believe I bought the last of rials. The targets were BIG and the $179 ones. I’m told it was CLOSE, but there were few if any American made and is more authen- dump targets, and target order went tic than the Chinese imports. I sup- from reasonable to confusing. If pose if I ever wear it in the rain, it’ll there were five targets in a row, they keep me dryer. Whenever I forget it, Showdown at Buck Creek #1 and #2 overall winners are brothers— were at different heights. Their perhaps a first in SASS Regional competition. Badlands Ben (l) bested his it rains. When I have it, it doesn’t infamous rifle knockdowns were big brother and former World Champion, Shalako Joe (r), shooting rain. Thus, I’ve never worn it at a Gunfighter! Interestingly, the top ten winner positions were represented used on one stage. match. The event committee failed by nine different shooting categories. It just goes to show, Some examples: to compensate me for this meteoro- there are no easy categories! Stage 1 had three upside-down logical miracle, however. V shaped rows of targets: five rifle, Comanche Valley Vigilantes, on Shooting™ Club on the planet.” the side matches. If Texas doesn’t five revolver, and six shotgun. their website, bill themselves as (“We’ll try harder.”) As usual, they have the biggest collection of World Shooter starts standing at fence “The second largest Cowboy Action tried very hard at making Show- and National champions of any with both hands grasping rope and down at Buck Creek a really good, state, they’re in the top two. So, not touching horns (of a steer). really enjoyable match. If there winning a side match is tough. Shooter says, “Circle the wag- SASS Cowboy Chronicle were any serious glitches, they Shalako Joe, SASS #24746, won ons!” stayed beneath the Baylor radar. three: Derringer, Fastest Rifle, and At the buzzer place rope on Each day of the main match five Fastest Pistol. Then he went on to horns and move to Position A. In This Issue stages were scheduled, and they fin- win the Master Gunfighter Shootoff. Engage rifle targets in order R1, R5, ished up pretty much as advertised, But then, he’s won a few matches R2, R4, R3 – twice. 57 EMF’S 1892 WINCHESTER .44-40 around 1:00 PM. here and there. Move to position B between wag- by Tuolumne Lawman But, let’s start at the beginning, The weather, turning cold over- (Continued on page 71) 58 CHARLES DALY LIGHTNING AND BISLEY by Nubbins Colt 68 7TH ANNUAL NORTH MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT C h C by Swift Montana Smith r o 70 15TH ANNUAL APPALACHIAN o w SHOWDOWN n b by Hardrock Hiram i o c 23255 La Palma Avenue y SHOOTOUT AT MONITEAU 78 l Yorba Linda, California 92887 CREEK by Drummer Girl e www.sassnet.com 7302 E. Main St., Suite #7, Mesa, AZ 85207 800-596-0444 • (480) 218-1181 • FAX 888-528-5487 Email [email protected] www.wildwestmercantile.com

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6 FROM THE EDITOR Who Are We? What Are We? And, Where Are We Going? Editorial Staff 8, 9 NEWS Winners Of The SASS Membership Renewal & Referral Program . . . Tex Editor-in-Chief Comments From SASS Members . . . Cat Ballou 10-20 LETTERS Editor Chiz 16 CAT’S CORNER The Making Of Cat Ballou’s Fashion Plate 1886 Amethyst Gown Managing Editor Advertising Director 18 CHIZ BIZ What’s Goin’ On . . . Adobe Illustrator Layout & Design 22 POLITICAL Why Study History? . . . Mac Daddy Graphic Design 24-32 ARTICLES How To Shoot A Match Clean (Volume III) . . . Suicide Kit For T.G.... Donna Oakley Advertising Administrator 34-42 GUNS & GEAR Wild Bill’s Last Gunfight . . . Boots . . . Women, Guns, And Gear . . . Contributing Writers Bob Boze Bell, Bob Crismon, Capt. George Baylor, Cinnamon Lucy, 44 PROFILES California’s Own Count . . . Col. Dan, Cree Vicar Dave, Ellsworth T. Kincaid, Holy Terror, Ioway, Joe Fasthorse Harrill, 46, 48 MOUNTED SASS’s New Mexico Mounted State Championship . . . BRR Mounted . . . Juaquin Malone, Madd Mike, Mr. Quigley, Nubbins Colt, This Month In History . . . Little Known Famous People . . . Purdy Gear, Quick Cal, 50 HISTORY Sierrita Slim, Swift Montana Smith, Tuolumne Lawman 51 REVIEWS-BOOKS Cowboy Princess . . . Hombrecito’s War . . . The Cowboy Chronicle is published by The Wild Bunch, Board of Directors of The Single Action Shooting 53-56 END of TRAIL 2007 . . . Society. For advertising information and rates, administrative and editorial EMF’s Model 1892 Winchester 24" .44-40 Rifle . . . offices contact: 57, 58 REVIEWS-PRODUCTS Chronicle Administrator 23255 La Palma Avenue Yorba Linda, California 92887 64, 65 TRAIL MARKER 714-694-1800 FAX: 714-694-1813 66-78 ON THE RANGE What’s Goin’ On In Your Town? . . . email: [email protected] http://www.sassnet.com Hell To Freeze Over . . . The Battle At The Old Stone Barn . . . The Cowboy Chronicle (ISSN 15399877) 82-86 CLUB REPORTS is published Monthly by the Single Action Shooting Society, 23255 La Palma Nice SASS Collectibles . . . Avenue, Yorba Linda, California 92887. 90-96 MERCANTILE Periodicals Postage is Paid at ANAHEIM, CA and additional mailing offices (USPS CLASSIFIED #020-591). POSTMASTER: Send ad- 97- dress changes to The Cowboy Chronicle, 23255 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, 101- SHOOTING SCHEDULES (MONTHLY)-(ANNUAL) California 92887. DISCLAIMER - The Single Action Shooting Society does not guarantee, 107 SASS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION warranty or endorse any product or service advertised in this newspaper. The publisher also does not guarantee / SASS® Trademarks the safety or effectiveness of any prod- SASS®, Single Action Shooting Society®, uct or service illustrated. The distribution Cowboys and cowgirls aren’t the of some products/services may be ille- ® ® only ones with a love for leather END of TRAIL , EOT , gal in some areas, and we do not cowboy tack. Kareem, Tex and The Cowboy ChronicleTM, assume responsibility thereof. State and Cat Ballou’s Himalayan, has COWBOY ACTION SHOOTINGTM, local laws must be investigated by the purchaser prior to purchase or use or discovered Tex’s saddle and TM CAS , products/services. made it his own. Not only is it The World Championship of comfortable and smells just Cowboy Action ShootingTM, WARNING: Neither the author nor The Cowboy Chronicle can accept any right, it’s also at the right Bow-legged Cowboy Design, and the height to watch birds out the responsibility for accidents or diffe- Rocking Horse Design ring results obtained using reloading front window. If any land on data. Variation in handloading tech- the window sill, “Ride ‘um, Cat!” are all trademarks of The Single Action Shooting Society, Inc. niques, components, and firearms takes on a brand new meaning! will make results vary. Have a compe- Any use or reproduction of these marks tent gunsmith check your firearms / without the express written permission before firing. of SASS is strictly prohibited. Page 6 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

WHO ARE WE? WHAT ARE WE? AND, WHERE ARE WE GOING? By Tex, SASS #4

quit griping and enjoy them. And, The truly talented competitors real- building a new life for themselves he’s right. ized they needed the lightest loads, in the Old West. SASS is a multifaceted game— the smallest calibers, and “highly The point is, there are many dif- it’s a competitive sport, it’s a fanta- tuned” firearms if they were to be ferent fantasies, and they each will sy game, it’s a family pastime, it’s a successful. And, they proceeded to necessarily evolve along different way of life, it’s preservation of the evolve their game along this direc- paths. What makes for a great com- Old West, it’s Old West adventures tion. These folks are willing to prac- petitor doesn’t always make for a … and maybe lots more. It tice diligently and daily to hone their great silver screen hero. We’re all dif- attempts to provide something of competitive skills to unbelievable ferent and should happily accept that. interest for as broad a spectrum of levels—and we’re proud of them. We Colonel Dan recently wrote an SASS members as possible. After need our champions and heroes, and essay explaining why we should Tex, SASS #4 all, SASS is a membership organi- we want our champions to be seen study history. If we don’t under- ~SASS Hall of Fame Inductee~ zation, and appealing to the largest and recognized in the shooting world stand history, we’re doomed to number of people possible is a busi- as legitimate “top guns.” repeat it. As horrible as the Nazi ur game, Cowboy Action Shoo- ness decision. We’ve seen the more traditional- concentration camps were, history Oting™, is changing. It’s not the SASS started as a fantasy, com- minded shooters opt to go another should be teaching us how “inno- same today as it was when we start- petition oriented game. In the early direction—to look and shoot like the cent” concessions led us into a situ- ed, and, in a few years, it won’t be days we mostly dressed in blue old timers did it—big bore, full- ation that was both deadly and the way it is today. Is the change jeans and used whatever firearms house, blackpowder equipment and impossible to undo. good or bad? It’s impossible to tell and calibers we could easily acquire great costumes. These folks are The “innocent” changes that if there is no clear idea what we are and played “action” games to the recreating the Old West as they continue to take place in our game all about. Some changes can be best of our ability. Our legacy was imagine it. Others fantasize about today will certainly lead us to new good … other changes will be bad. Practical Pistol and IPSC. being up on the silver screen with situations in the future. In Fast Madd Mike writes, “these are We soon learned we didn’t all Roy, Gene, and Hoppy making the Draw we’ve seen how incremental the good old times.” He advocates have the same fantasies, however. West safe for God-fearing folks (Continued on page 21)

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AUSTRALIAN STOCK SADDLE e e COMPANY INTRODUCES CHEYENNE CARTRIDGE ADJUSTABLE SCABBARD FOR BOXES SOLD TO SCOPE RIFLE BUFFALO ARMS COMPANY n adjustable scab- horse comfort. It can ansas City, MO – Effective November 30, 2006, Cheyenne Pioneer Abard for a scope rifle be adjusted for rifle KProduct’s main product line of Cheyenne Cartridge Boxes was sold to has been released by barrels up to 41". Buffalo Arms Company. Buffalo Arms Company has been a long-time The Australian Stock Because the scab- dealer for Cheyenne Cartridge Boxes. Saddle Company of bard is mounted direct- Buffalo Arms has an extensive line of mainstream and hard to find Malibu, California. ly over the front legs, products for the blackpowder cartridge rifle enthusiast, as well as reload- The scabbard is the weight impact on ing supplies for Cowboy Action Shooting™. mounted forward of any the horse is greatly Please contact them at Buffalo Arms Company, 660 Vermeer Court, saddle. It is secured by reduced. Ponderay, Idaho 83852. Telephone – (208) 263-6953; fax – (208) 265-2096, short straps that go to The scabbard is a or www.buffaloarms.com. the top breastplate civilian version of a brackets or D-rings of scabbard for an M-4 an Australian stock sad- the Australian Stock dle, or over the horn of a Saddle Company de- VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT Western saddle. Lower straps on signed for Special US Forces in WWW.SASSNET.COM both sides secure to the girth ring of Afghanistan. The company is also a Western saddle, or the girth buck- saddling their horses. les of an Australian stock saddle. The adjustable rifle scabbard The offside of the scabbard is fit- comes in brown or black and costs ~ TRAIL MARKERS CORRECTION ~ $495. For more information, call or ted with a pouch for a dry load. The The Turquoise Kid’s SASS number in the Trail Markers section write: The Australian Stock Saddle pouch is 13" deep, 8" at its widest, (December ’06 issue) was listed incorrectly. The Turquoise Kid’s cor- and has a 4" gusset. The top buckles Company, P.O.Box 987, Malibu, Ca., rect SASS number was #15575. The Chronicle editors apologize for down and is weatherproof. The scab- 90265. Web aussiesaddle.com email this mistake. bard is lined with sheepskin for [email protected] January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 9

WINNERS OF THE SASS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & REFERRAL PROGRAM By Chiz, SASS #392

as Vegas, NV – Recipients of Winners of the 2006 Stumpy Gringo, SASS #65345 •a Stoeger Nickel Coach Gun, Lthe 1st SASS Membership SASS Membership Renewal and Colt Single Action Army •a Sturm Ruger & Company Renewal and Referral Program Referral Program are: SASS also announced Sponsors New Vaquero, were announced during the Scarlet Lady Shotgun Lil, SASS #29015 for the 2007 program, almost dou- •a Taylor’s & Company Ball at the 5th SASS Convention Cimarron Firearms Thunderer bling the prizes donated. Sponsors Island Girl .38 Special Pistol, and Wild West Christmas. The pro- Pistol and items include: and gram, which rewarded SASS mem- Darryl James, SASS #47416 • an A. Uberti 1873 Cattleman • a $1000 wardrobe from Wah bers for renewing their member- EMF Company Great Western Desperado, Maker Old West Clothing. ships early by entering their II Single Action •a Cimarron Firearms Since membership is the life- names in a drawing for firearms, Carolina Lucky, SASS #30020 Thunderer Pistol, blood of the Single Action Shooting began in January 2006 and ended Henry Repeating Arms Big •a Colt’s Manufacturing Society, SASS understands the this December. The random draw- Boy Rifle Company Single Action Army, importance of programs that en- ing also included SASS Life Captain L. H. McNelly, • an EMF Company Great courage membership loyalty. An Members and those who partici- SASS #10609 Western II Pistol, incentive program that rewards its pated in the “Refer a Friend” pro- Marlin Firearms 1894 Cowboy •a Henry Repeating Arms members and brings attention to gram. This successful incentive Rifle Big Boy Rifle, the importance of renewals and program received more than 3500 Grey Fox, SASS #223 • an Interstate Arms 1887 referrals is yet another effort to referrals and represented a solid Taurus Lightning Rifle Lever Shotgun, show members how important renewal base for 2006. Dude Brown, SASS #5762 •a Marlin Firearms 1894 they are to SASS and Cowboy Taylor’s & Company 1892 Cowboy Rifle, Action Shooting™. Takedown Rifle Page 10 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

THESE cowboy standing at the bar. Then there is everything. Enjoying what shootin’ days One we can call shooting in which the the big rich ranch owner tryin’ ta squeeze we have left in our lives IS everything. targets are spaced unevenly and at vary- ARE THE the sodbuster out of existence. So, don’t sweat the small stuff—it’s all ing distances that require a reasonable GOOD Sometimes we forget, what started small stuff. degree of accurate shooting and speed SASS—playin cowboys, not just shootin’ Change your shootin’ category from with the firearms, not the feet, to achieve OLD steel. Sometimes all we want ta do is time to time; mix things up; shoot on a victory. Category two won’t have a name shoot the targets in the right shooting different posse than your normal one; to avoid embarrassing those who partici- DAYS! order, possibly forgiten ‘bout saving the shoot with a new club; plan one fly pate. It will have empty guns and imag- By Madd Mike, ranch, wife and kids, or yer bank robbin’ across country shoot—just for the expe- inary targets and the competitor will SASS Life/Regulator #8595 pardners. That is what this hobby is all rience and new found friends. We did have to run to widely spaced firing posi- about. just that. We went to Alaska and had a tions and dry fire their empty guns the Got Guns? Got some cool clothes? Big bullets or small bullets, fast loads blast. We shot under the midnight sun, appropriate number of times for the Got Friends? Add SASS and a small rule- or slow loads, real blackpowder or substi- made a wagonload of new friends in both stage. After the stage, the competitor book, pick up The Cowboy Chronicle, look in tute black, Classic Cowboy or B- sides of that state. I even joined one of will report all his imagined misses to the the back for the closest affiliated shoot, Western—if it’s SASS legal, and ya want their clubs, and I live 3391 miles (drive scorekeeper. pack up the ol’ Conestoga wagon, and be ta use it, then carry on. time 58 hours, 27 mins) away from their Naturally, this is written tongue in ready fer some fun. The controversy of going back to the shootin’ range! cheek, but if the trend for more running, Our monthly shoots around here good old days will go on forever in the These are the things that make the bigger, closer targets, and lighter loads in (Nevada) are fairly small compared to minds of many. I can only ask you stop good ol’ days right now, good. smaller caliber guns that use every loop- other areas of the country. But SASS is and reflect upon today, as for some of us, See ya on the range soon. sassmad- hole to virtually make them cowboy ‘race SASS, big er small, north or south, and tomorrow may never come. Just read the [email protected] guns’ continues, we will advance down east or west. And even better than that, “Trail Markers” page in The Cowboy the same path that led IPSC to near SASS is worldwide now. You can go just Chronicle. WHERE ARE WE extinction. about anywhere and find new friends ta These are the good ol days right now, I expect anyone who sees this letter shoot with—even if they talk a little so get yer guns, get yer clothes, grab yer HEADING? and knows me will say I’m just a crippled, funny. friends, and head to the range. If you old, nearly blind, 76 year-old gunfighter Today I watched a Cowboy Action At our monthly shoots we often RV have been holding off buying that RV, go who can’t run. That’s true, and I don’t match. I won’t call it a shoot because the camp the Saturday night before, set up get it, and try the potluck supper story shoot too good anymore, either, but that ability to shoot had little to do with the the tables and chairs outside, and have a time thing. Shoot them targets like you doesn’t affect the facts in this letter. outcome … big targets dangerously close, pot luck dinner ‘bout 6:30. Guess what, were in a B-Western movie or old TV Salty, SASS #32216 contestants running furiously back and the stories start to come out, mostly ‘bout show, and do it with true gusto and mean- Elephant Butte, NM forth over uneven ground with loaded shootin’, cookin’, and what are ya gonna ing. Don’t just do it to win the bragging (Salty is right, of course. Is this what pistols not secured in their holsters, beg- buy next, a gun, new leather, or maybe rights of a category or overall win. ‘Cuz a we want? … editor-in-chief.) ging to fly out, as one did. Pistols slip that B-Western shirt ya never would of couple of days after scores are posted on hammered so fast there is no chance to thought about buyin’ just a couple of the Internet, no one really remembers prevent follow-up shots if a marginally years a go. who won what. But, they will have new low powder load lodged in a barrel. Some GIVE TO THE There seems ta be this legend in his shootin’ stories to remember and share complained because some targets were own mind big writer out there stirrin’ the later on down the trail. Like the time a not in neat little rows, and some rifle tar- SASS SCHOLARSHIP pot. He gets the SASS wire all fired up as shootin’ buddy of mine tied up the knock- gets were thought to be too difficult to hit of late over stuff about returnin’ ta the down pistol targets at a Regional match FOUNDATION at 12 to 20 yards. good old days. Heck, I can be a legend in for a NEW shootin buddy of mine. You Increasingly, Cowboy Action Shoo- (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) my own mind, as well, “these are the good shudda seen the look on his face when ting™ is becoming more of a foot race old days RIGHT NOW.” Sure, there are the plates were hit dead on, and they did than a shooting competition. If the trend aspects of the past we all wish we could not go down with two shots on each plate! MAKE for more running and less ability with go back to. But this is reality. SASS has What a hoot that was!! After the posse firearms is what our membership really changed, and will continue ta change, got up off the ground from laughin’ so wants, why not change our name to the just like me. Shucks, every year I look in hard, we allowed Madd Bones to regain “Sprinting and Some Shooting Club.” To THE the mirror I see change. Sure I can do his composure and have a re-shoot. You avoid confusing those who are looking to things to enhance the change, but see, it was extra special ‘cuz that was his join a shooting outfit, I have a possible inevitably things will not necessarily be first out of state shoot, and boy, he never solution that might satisfy both those the way it was. figured anything like that could be so DIFFERENCE! who rather win by their shooting skills Here we are, playing cowboys and much fun, and from folks he did not even and those who prefer running their way Indians with real guns. We write stages know yet! to victory. that depict robbin’ pretty ladies on a Winning is not everything, and / Have two categories of competition. stagecoach, or shootin’ the tall skinny doing things like we did years ago is not January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 11 Page 12 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

THE LAST WORD ON skipping on a fairly regular basis, I revolver shows it must be possible for a Judge Roy Bean. He said he would send turned it over to a gunsmith for the sec- fired bullet to enter the forcing cone and me some information about the Judge, BLOW UPS ond try to fix it. jog the cylinder back into alignment. The and true to his word, I received postcards Then, I came home and picked up my question of “when does the gun blow?” and leaflets. Then I received a large box This article by J.P. Lower was a real new Cowboy Chronicle, and BANG – there then seems to be a factor of how far off containing a T-shirt and lots of mugs eye opener. I have luckily never blown a was the article. Yes, the gun has a wire center, how heavy the load, and maybe depicting the “Gunfight Behind The gun, but have seen a number of them trigger and bolt spring. I never suspect- how many times it’s been overstressed. Jersey Lilly,” a copy of “The Roundup,” happen. I recall a case where a group ed the spring because its TWIN is rigged I think J.P. Lower really has said the and also one of The Cowboy Chronicle. was looking at the ‘bits’ left over. Some identically and has never malfunctioned. Last Word on this mystery. Check your I would just like to thank him for his one suggested an over charged round You can’t tell the two apart except by primers! kindness and generosity. We have decid- must have caused it. The shaken owner serial numbers. And yes, I have checked Capt. Shaw, SASS #16191 ed to use the mugs for a special Lilly’s cof- said he used a Dillon press with powder the correct cylinder was in the gun for Okeechobee, FL fee for our customers. I would also like to checker feature, and had never produced which it was meant. add my husband and I found your news- a double charge before. Various opinions I believe there is more to the wire paper most interesting and informative. were offered. The shooter was handed a spring theory. The cylinders on my pair A SASS MEMBER’S If any of your readers are ever in this ‘loaner’ and the match went on. are finished in silver (as are the back area, please drop in. You will be most Much later, one of my 150th Colt B. straps and trigger guards). The silver is VISIT TO THE welcome. D. Commemoratives, a 2nd generation 7- soft, and the cylinder is now showing FAMOUS LILLIE Mary C. Murphy 1⁄2” began skipping one particular cham- faint dimples just at the apex of the notch The Famous Lillie Langtry’s ber. It only did this if I was shooting lead-in ramps. I know the timing is LANGTRY’S Restaurant & Bar Traditional and cocking rapidly with the slightly early, and suspect the wire spring RESTAURANT 12 George Street supporting thumb. When shooting is allowing the bolt to hit early and Hastings Old Town, Duelist and cocking with the shooting BOUNCE past the locking notch. AND BAR East Sussex England hand thumb, it was fine. So, I marked the It would appear I have gotten away offending chamber with a magic marker with at least a few off-center firings. As you probably know from history, and carried on. It had been worked on Factors here could be luck, or lighter there was a significant battle here on with no fix. loads behind 180-200 grain bullets, or the October 14, 1066. Every year it is com- ADVERTISING During this period, I noticed some skip usually went far enough to prevent a memorated with a re-enactment on the brass appeared to have primers struck discharge at all. battle site followed by a torch lit proces- INFORMATION very slightly off center. I formed the I will be calling my gunsmith tomor- sion along the seafront to a large bonfire ASK FOR same theory written by J. P. Lower about row morning, and the wire bolt/trigger and fireworks display. possible blowups. I ran the idea past sev- springs are coming out of all my guns This year a gentleman from ~ DONNA ~ eral shooters and one gunsmith, and was ASAP. I am also going to encourage my California, Mr. William Ward (SASS (EXT. 118) assured the theory was wrong. But the shooting pards to check revolver brass for #11723), visited our restaurant, and we idea nagged at me. When this gun began off-center hits. My experience with this got chatting about Lillie Langtry and

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WHAT ARE YOU cowpoke. We already have gamers re- a little bit different and want to compete newsletter called the Cracker Cowboy to viewing rosters at shoots, and then against others of like mind. It seems a lit- try and get the Florida members togeth- THINKING? changing their category to shoot among tle late to draw the line and say “no er and get a club going. December 7, less competition. more.” And, there is no reason to. Those 1992 the first match of the Cigar City Careful there, Tex! I find myself If this yellow journalism continues to categories without enough participation Shooters was held in Tampa, Florida defending your honor and upholding the leak into our beloved newsletter and do not have to be recognized at a match, and went on to become the first SASS name of the Great State of Texas after organization, we may have to re-name it and those with minimal participation club in Florida. your article in the November edition of the Politically correct Institutional don’t have to receive the same recognition It was at that first match I met a The Cowboy Chronicle. Shooting Society. Now wouldn't Sarah as the larger categories. Many clubs are real Non-Lollygagger, Suntan Kid, SASS Your sentence “Most Governors feel Brady and Hillary love that in print! presently recognizing “winners” down to #5022. Suntan and I were from the obligated to initially vote the way their Tex, get better ventilation at your 10th place in every category (if there are same town, so we became friends right constituents direct, which is appropriate” loading bench and wear latex gloves that many participating!), so recognizing away. I admit I had political aspira- raises hackles amongst us constituents. while handling all products containing winners in additional categories doesn’t tions. I wanted to become the first When I relinquished my Governorship to lead. I keep telling them you're from seem like much of an additional stretch Territorial Governor in Florida. Kinion due to time constraints on my NORTH Texas and are closer to Okie … editor-in-chief.) Suntan just wanted to shoot and part I agreed only after he agreed to be than Texican, but that's wearing thin. work. And work he did. Building tar- completely transparent in his representa- Billy Dixon, SASS #196 MY gets and props, setting up stages, break- tion of our club interests. We like Rifle, CO ing them down, and so forth. At every Governors like we like all politicians … (Territorial Governors indeed have an FRIEND match, without anyone asking, you will transparent and without personal opin- obligation to represent their constituents, find Suntan working, Range Officer, ion of their own. They exist only by the but if they can’t see reason in the live SUNTAN KID Posse leader, whatever job needs to be power loaned to them by the membership Summit discussions, we don’t need the By Palmetto Kid, done, Suntan will offer to do. and have no option to vote any way other discussions. Everyone should participate SASS Life/ I will be sixty-eight in January, and than that supported by the members. in the discussions, making the best case Regulator #343 a few years ago I had some heart and Now here you go telling them they possible for their constituents’ point of heat issues and had to step back from don’t have to pay any attention to the view. But, once the discussions are com- A recent article in The Cowboy active shooting. Suntan who is older members. That’ll get our TG unelected in plete, they are expected to take in all the Chronicle about Lollygaggers started me than me just keeps going. Two or three a Nuyawk Minute. “facts” and make the best possible deci- thinking about some Lollygaggers and matches a month, shooting and working. Then you start naming off an entire sion for the good of SASS, Cowboy Action Non-Lollygaggers I have known. I have I know every club has many people slew of new categories to consider. Holy- Shooting™, and their own club. seen shooters leave matches, never to like Suntan Kid who pitch in and make moly we can’t keep up with the categories Regarding new categories … SASS return because someone suggested they things happen. They may not win the we have now. The name of our treasured has always had a policy of inclusion … could help out picking up brass or spot- match or become officers or TG’s, but Cowboy Chronicle should be a clue as to we welcome most shooting styles and Old ting. They would be Lollygaggers. they are the people who make SASS both the origin and destination of SASS. West attire … but we’ve also had a long I joined SASS in 1988 and at that what it is, and we owe them a great debt. It ain’t MASS (military), PASS (political), history of adding special protected cate- time there were less than thirty mem- My hat is off to Suntan Kid and all RASS (religious) or anything other than gories for folks who want to do something bers in Florida. In 1992 I started a the other Non-Lollygaggers. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 15

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THE MAKING OF CAT BALLOU’S FASHION PLATE 1886 AMETHYST GOWN By Miss Tabitha, SASS #26972, of River Crossing Inc.

Crossing, Inc., were contracted to dress would be best suited for her produce a fashion show as part of needs, character, and personal Saturday’s lunchtime entertain- style. Finally we agreed upon a ment. We designed the program plate from the French magazine Cat Ballou, SASS #55 to be educational as well as fun to La Mode Illustree; a beautiful Hall of Fame Inductee watch, including everything from amethyst faille and velvet day ix states, ten months, and buckskin dresses and coats, to B- dress from 1886. three fittings! Recently I Western outfits, to Victorian ele- Before we parted that week- S had the privilege to sew a gance. To represent a wealthy end, we also had to measure Cat gown for the ever-elegant Cat woman of the Victorian era, I for a new corset. When I sew a Ballou. This is the story of the cre- could think of no model better Victorian gown for a lady, I always ation of her dress, from fashion- suited than Cat Ballou, and she encourage her to start from the plate to finished result. As well as graciously honored me with her “inside out,” making sure she entertaining you, my hope is you acceptance. will gain some tips and advice if In April, Mike and Cat and I you, too, are replicating an outfit met at END of TRAIL in Norco, from an original print. California, to discuss her outfit. I By March 2004, plans for the arrived with half a dozen books for first-ever SASS Family Reunion research and ideas, full of photo- were well under way. Mad graphs and fashion plates of the Mountain Mike and I, as River time. For those of you new to all of this, Victorian fashion plates were drawings of clothing and acces- sories that were currently in style, either in black and white or hand-

The revised bodice provides the extra elegance required for evening wear.

and torpedo bra! Now the fun began for me. I love doing research for a new out- fit. I will often spend as many hours doing my homework as I do actually sewing! When I sew a Victorian dress, I try to “build” it from the inside layer outward. The finished product—a beautiful There are so many tricks and Cat’s custom hat by Princess Rita amethyst faille and velvet 1886 techniques these ladies incorpo- provides the perfect finish day dress, just like the rated to create that final silhou- for her new outfit. La Mode Illustree fashion plate! Photo by Major Photography Photo by Major Photography ette. There are inner linings to the skirts, stiffenings, boning, and colored, printed in the books and wears the correct foundation gar- on and on. Techniques I use to magazines popular at the time, ments. I have found if you skip sew an 1870’s skirt are different such as Godey’s Ladies’ Book and this step, the final “look” rarely than those used in the mid-1880’s, Harper’s Bazaar. Often listed with has the effect you want, because and again changed in the 1890’s. descriptions of fabrics used and modern bras and slips do not Thankfully I have many books color suggestions, these pictures shape one’s figure and the finished and original pieces from which I were invaluable to the fashion-con- garment like Victorian underwear can glean information. One of my The La Mode Illustree fashion scious ladies of the Victorian era. would. To put it in perspective, favorite discoveries in the re- plate—starting place for Cat selected a dozen or so dresses think what a “June Cleaver” search of this particular gown, for another wonderful 1880’s that caught her eye, and together 1950’s dress would look like if you example, was finding out it was Victorian clothing project. the three of us discussed which left out the girdle, fluffy petticoat, (Continued on page 33) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 17 Page 18 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! By Chiz, SASS #392

You should have seen the faces on the They also looked marvelous! Thanks Program. Thanks goes to Johnnie Con- general public when they passed you guys. We couldn’t do it without you. cho and Wildcat Kate for joining me in through the Riviera Hotel’s West lobby Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike presenting our 2007 program and han- and saw a bunch of Old West Cowboys did another incredible job of calling the dling the agenda in such a swift and banging steel against a backdrop of dances with the Grande View Orches- professional manner. It was great to see Monument Valley. SASS has plans to tra, which started with a Grande March CMSA’s Jim Rogers and the MSA’s T.C. take this show on the road and present around the entire Ballroom. Thank Thorstenson visit the meeting to offer indoor wax bullets shoots around the you. Rawhide Rawlins, our host for the words of encouragement to our new country. The NRA’s Kayne Robinson and evening did a wonderful job as Master Mounted Shooting Program. Thanks John Sigler both were impressed, and we of Ceremonies and Cat Ballou and her guys. are now talking about bringing a shoot to Costume Committee had the greatest Thanks goes out to all the seminar Chiz, SASS #392 the NRA Convention in St. Louis later challenge of judging all the incredible instructors. You make the SASS SASS Marketing Director this year. We will be bringing back a big- costumes. Congratulations and thanks Convention the success it is by provid- ger indoor shoot to the 2007 Convention. to all who participated. ing and sharing your knowledge and hat an incredible year! For Congratulations to Cole Younger for tak- Classrooms were full and vendors enthusiasm. Thanks also to all the ven- those of you who missed the ing the overall honors and thanks to were busy. The Territorial Governors dors and exhibitors who feel our W Convention, I must tell you it Coyote Calhoun and Hipshot for pulling meeting rooms were full to capacity, and Convention is important enough for was the best ever. Over 1000 folks the match, targets, and props together. the Summit went great. I don’t know them to attend. A special thanks goes attended, and the spirit was high. The Thanks also goes to Potus of Ten-X how San Quinton does it. While to our sponsors who support our event, Indoor Cowboy Action Shooting™ Cham- Ammunition for creating and providing Hipshot does most of the talking, San which serves to perpetuate SASS and pionship was a huge success. Not having the special ammo and reloading it every Quinton does all of the typing. Cowboy Action Shooting™, our ideals, done this before we didn’t really know night after the match. Well done all! Registration day is like herding cats! and mission. Most importantly thank what to expect. Although I didn’t person- The Scarlet Ball was spectacular. Congratulations on a job well done. you to my lovely wife Lucinda, aka Doc ally shoot, I was told by many partici- There were so many divine scarlet cos- The first SASS Mounted Shooting Drillem. She worked by my side this pants the first day was rough getting tumes and another grandiose prome- Summit was also a great success. Al- year and went above and beyond to used to no recoil (can you believe that?) nade production from Ellsworth T. though we had just under 20 partici- make me and SASS look great. and the different sensitivity of cycling Kincaid and Lady Stetson. They deco- pants, the group covered a lot of ground Mark your calendar. Dates for the the ammo, but after that the speed rated the Grande Ballroom with festive and made many positive steps to fur- SASS Convention 2007 are December picked up and the competition got tough. and colorful props and table settings. ther enhance our Mounted Shooting 6-9. Here’s to a successful 2007! January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 19 Page 20 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

DO YOU MEASURE Competitive Comparisons After becoming aware of competi- TIN STAR RANCH • Many who strive to come off WIN- tive comparisons, what can we do YOURSELF AGAINST NERS in comparisons display a as individuals? To begin, one might SHOULDN’T GO OTHERS? competitive spirit. They want to be ask themselves the following three TO WASTE! better than others, and they are not questions: By Poke Along, SASS #34100 content until they feel they are. It is • As an RO, am I equally considering Recently I had occasion to visit not pleasant to be around such indi- all contestants fairly in compliance Fredericksburg, Texas and decided to The title of this article caught my viduals. Friendships with them are with all SASS Guidelines (RO-I, visit the Tin Star Ranch, a former SASS attention a year ago when it was pub- strained, relationships tense. Not RO-II)? shooting venue. I was greeted with great lished in a faith-based publication. only do such people lack humility, • As a counter, am I giving each enthusiasm by the new proprietor, Ms Several points were brought out but they usually fail to apply spiri- shooter the benefit of doubt? Diana, and given a tour of this wonderful regarding measuring oneself against tual counsel regarding loving their • As a participant, am I willing to facility. The new owners were a little others. fellow man, since their attitude can make others feel they are all win- skeptical about “shooters"” and SASS, but One possible reason people com- easily arouse in others feelings of ners, and each and every person is I assured her family there wasn't a better pare themselves with others is it serves inferiority and humiliation. important and should be made to group to host. to maintain or enhance one’s self- • Making people feel they are losers feel good about themselves regard- After I shared some wonderful SASS esteem, considering they are as suc- injures them in a sense. According less of their assigned position of stories with her family, they realized how cessful as their peers – or they are com- to one writer our failures are all the responsibility, achievements, or the beautiful Tin Star (www.tinstar- paring themselves to reduce uncertain- more painful when it appears peo- score card placement? ranch.com) belonged in the great SASS ty, trying to understand capabilities, ple who are in the same situation as The desirable answer would be yes family. Although I am in Alabama, I am and what limits are. By measuring we are have procured the posses- to all of the above because that is the hoping the Cowboys and Cowgirls of Texas what others have achieved, one might sions that we want. An (unhealthy) “Cowboy Way” and “Spirit of the resurrect this fabulous shooting site. The feel they can reach similar goals. competitive spirit thus provokes Game,” and if practiced, would keep in right folks are running this place! The article examined a whole spec- envy, resentment, and displeasure check conduct that leads to petty and Dealin’ D, SASS #22430 trum of reactions from competitive toward someone because of his malicious wrongdoing. Alabama Rangers comparisons ranging from contentment belongings, prosperity, position, rep- to depression, from admiration and a utation, advantages, and so on. desire for emulation, to uneasiness or This leads to more (unhealthy) com- antagonism. This information can be petition – a vicious circle. applied to any competitive sport, • By degrading the achievements of For AD Rates including Cowboy Action Shooting™ in rivals, envious ones attempt to save support of its code of conduct called the their own injured self-esteem. Such ~ DONNA ~ “Cowboy Way” and “Spirit of the Game.” reactions may seem petty, but if not For example, consider the following recognized and checked, they can (EXT. 118) excerpt from the article: lead to malicious wrongdoing. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 21 WHO ARE WE? WHAT ARE WE? AND, WHERE ARE WE GOING? . . . (Continued from page 6) targets shot with modified firearms changes in the guns and holsters designed to send lead down range as changed that game from Matt fast as possible are rapidly creating Dillon drawing on Arvo Ojala at the a game John Wayne wouldn’t recog- beginning of Gunsmoke to a game nize. Is this who we are? Is this with a fat rule book and equipment where we want to go? no cowboy ever saw. IPSC has sim- I think not. The highly competi- ilarly incrementally evolved to a tive shooters simply need a standard competition played with “space base with which they can work. It guns” that cost a small fortune. really doesn’t matter to them if they And, both have suffered from it. I’m have to shoot “full-house” loads, mid- happy our Mods Committee finally range loads, or light loads … but if drew a line in the sand … to stop they are to be competitive, they need the incremental erosion of our “guns assurance their competition is not out of the box” philosophy, but I using something less than they are must confess I was terribly disap- and realizing an unfair competitive pointed when they insisted on advantage. approving everything that had The line has been drawn regard- already been done. ing “tricked up” firearms … they’re oppose power factors the most will power factor, it would become the The point is—looking ahead, what “tricky” now, but hopefully, the line in be the ammo manufacturers … just shooter’s responsibility to make changes will be good for SASS and the sand will hold. Everyone wants as they were when SASS invoked sure his ammo in his revolvers what changes will be destructive? to hit as many targets as possible … the 650 fps minimum velocity rule exceeds the minimums in all weath- I’ve received numerous letters so generously sized targets at seven years ago. er and altitude conditions. Cowboys noting the negative influence of to ten yards will do the trick … this The problem is our six-guns are taking personal responsibility for super light loads … 165 gr. .45 LC is something match designers will drastically different than the semi- their loads doesn’t seem like a big bullets, 95 gr. .38s, short cases in all have to address. The remaining autos used in the other action shoot- stretch to me … that’s what good calibers … there are even those that issue is “power factor.” Perhaps it’s ing games. The variations in cylin- cowboys do! advocate setting revolver knock- time to reconsider this topic. der gap on a single action have a And, one last note … I’d be terri- downs for lightly loaded .32’s and The other action shooting games tremendous effect on muzzle veloci- bly disappointed if the minimums possibly .22s! These are all loads have used “major” and “minor” ty. There is no way an ammunition were set anywhere near the mini- that never saw the light of day in power factors for some time … and manufacturer can build a load that mums being shot on our ranges the Old West … some are not even it has worked for them. We’ve is truly “the minimum” and meet today. The Handbook says reactive potent enough to “piss-off” a poten- always avoided power factors the minimum requirements in targets need to be set so an 850 fps tial victim! No power factor, non- because they’re a pain to adminis- everyone’s revolver. 158 gr. bullet will do the trick. Not reactive targets, and large, up close ter. Interestingly, the ones who will If we had a “major” and “minor” a bad “minor” minimum! Page 22 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

WHY STUDY HISTORY? By Colonel Dan, SASS Life #24025

ike most in our SASS gang, I Americans once told us: have included the confiscation of Lthink the history surrounding “The price of freedom is eternal private property, restricting or deny- our great country is intriguing. vigilance.” Thomas Jefferson. ing free speech, confiscation of Intriguing yes, but why really study “But you must remember, my fel- firearms, and concocting national it? The best reason for studying the low-citizens, that eternal vigilance threats or enemies as an excuse for past is to help shape the future. And, by the people is the price of liberty, expanding governmental control it’s not the major events of history I and that you must pay the price if over just about everything. focus on—it’s those preliminary you wish to secure the blessing. It In every historical episode, I look events that led up to and prepared behooves you, therefore, to be watch- for nuggets of wisdom that can be the way for those major events to ful in your States as well as in the related to current events. Let’s focus occur. It’s only through constant vig- Federal Government.” Andrew on one familiar example as a case Colonel Dan, ilance and our ability to recognize the Jackson. study. What lessons can we learn SASS Life #24025 significance of preliminary events Other than to help shape our from the Holocaust? People that that enables us to take the action future or merely satisfy idle curiosi- lived through this era vividly led to that major tragedy. By the necessary to shape the direction and ty, there is no reason to study past describe the human catastrophe in time the concentration camps were nature of major events that may fol- events. detail, and the German words “Nie operating, it was too late to turn low—that’s why I study history. Question—are there common Wieder” (Never Again) tolls a warn- back the clock—prevention was no Norman Cousins said, “History is threads that weave their way ing to all generations. But what longer possible. a vast early warning system,” and through history that we should exactly is it that we should never To my way of thinking, it was the George Santayan, “Those who do not watch for that would shape our own again allow to happen? Is it the con- incremental violations of rights that remember the past are condemned to future? You bet. centration camps or the torture and paved the way to the Holocaust and repeat it “– two of the more profound Tyrannies throughout history slaughter of millions? Most certain- Germany’s eventual destruction that observations ever made. have followed amazingly similar ly that was a chapter in history that are the lessons we should vigilantly Constant vigilance coupled with paths in taking over nations and should never recur. The camps, how- recognize, study, and learn from so timely and effective action is the key millions of people worldwide. A few ever, were but the end result of a we can prevent their recurrence. to retaining freedom. As two stellar of those common threads I’ve seen series of ground laying events that (Continued on next page) (Continued from previous page) imposed, the story could have been What were some of those prelimi- much different. Although easy to nary events that led to this particu- say, such unified/coordinated action lar disaster—what were the “warn- is tremendously difficult for any ing signs” along the trail? nation’s people to undertake against Pitting one group against the a despotic government growing in other—Hitler and crew vilified the power and wildly out of control. Not Jews and targeted them as a major all of the general population thought cause of evil and misfortune in things would or could ever go as far Germany. The government simply as they eventually did. Only those created a common enemy. Jews were within Hitler’s inner circle could painted as a plague that had to be have known the full extent of that eradicated for the good of Germany’s “Final Solution.” future—for the children so to speak. What are the most important les- Loss of private property sons from this? Is it the lesson about rights—The Jews were subject to life in the camps or would it be more losing everything they owned with beneficial for the world to be able to no due recourse to an out-of-control recognize the preliminary signs regime. The government simply con- along the way that warn of a poten- cocted a reason to take private prop- tial recurrence of tyranny? That erty and they took it—eminent ounce of prevention is always worth domain run amuck as it were. a pound of cure, and the pound of Extreme government con- cure in the 40’s came at a price of a trol—Who was ever better at this world war and tens of millions dead. than the Nazis? Government It’s those seedling little signs papers, permits, and approval were from history’s lessons people must required for everything. learn to quickly recognize because Registration and confisca- when those seeds sprout, they have a tion of personal firearms—In bad habit of growing rapidly. We 1928 and 1938 Germany passed gun simply can’t afford to ignore history’s control laws that called for all lessons and expect to remain free. firearms to be registered, which Patrick Henry gave us a critical- eventually provided the comprehen- ly important mission when he in- sive list used later to confiscate those structed, “Guard with jealous atten- weapons. Jews were denied the tion the public liberty. Suspect every means to fight back—denied their one who approaches that jewel. God-given right of self-defense under Unfortunately, nothing will preserve the guise of a law that was in the it but downright force. Whenever you interest of protecting society. give up that force, you are ruined.” “This year will go down in history. And just how valued should our For the first time, a civilized nation liberty be? “Liberty must at all haz- has full gun registration. Our streets ards be supported. We have a right to will be safer, our police more efficient, it, derived from our Maker. But if we and the world will follow our lead had not, our fathers have earned and into the future!” Adolf Hitler. bought it for us, at the expense of The combination of these few their ease, their estates, their pleas- examples, among others, enabled ure, and their blood.” John Adams. Hitler to lay the groundwork required What of the consequences then to undermine Germany’s freedom and for any nation that’s either ignorant implement the slaughter to come. of history or fails to vigilantly guard Stripped of their dignity as citi- the jewel Henry and Adams refer- zens, their property, their independ- enced? Ben Franklin addressed ence and their means of self-defense, that. “It is in the region of ignorance the Jews and Germany were vulner- that tyranny begins.” Jefferson ad- able to all that followed. ded, “If a nation expects to be igno- Consequently, to me, the phrase rant and free … it expects what never “Nie Wieder” refers to the acceptance was and never will be.” of incremental violations of inalien- Indeed true and I’ll add that able rights. Never again should peo- those who remain ignorant of histo- ple benignly accept such erosion of ry’s little lessons today will most their God-given rights—that is a probably have to face its big ones proven pathway to hell. tomorrow. Had the German people risen up Just the view from my saddle… in unison to strongly resist their gov- Contact Colonel Dan: ernment when the first violation was [email protected]

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OF SPAGHETTI AND MEN By Swift Montana Smith SASS #52720

in every waiting room you have ever Now ignoring me just pumps me point he put down the magazine. been in. Think about it! Every time up, like a prizefighter getting water “Yeah well … what’s all this you have been sitting in a room wait- thrown in his face. “There!” I point- about westerns being neat?” he ing for a doctor, or a mechanic, or ed to the picture. “That’s Randolph asked. even just sitting waiting for a bus, Scott. He was a great American Got him! Now the hook is sunk, everyone else around you has, what western star. I love his movies … I’ll just reel him in, easy like. “Well, seems like, an invisible force field, or they were all so neat.” up until the 1960’s westerns were bubble. My problem is I’m a natural At this point the man put down stage productions. The sets where born bubble burster, and that’s when the magazine and looked at me. “I the action took place looked just like the trouble starts. figured you for some cowboy hick, that … sets. Everything was fabri- I had occasion to be in a waiting what with the cowboy hat on and cated. The walls in the saloons were Swift Montana Smith, room filled with bubble people just everything. What’s with the vest?” all nicely painted, and the working SASS #52720 the other day when I noticed the man Inside I was smiling. The line girls, if you get my drift, were gor- next to me was reading a magazine was thrown in, the bait given, and geous Hollywood models. Even the that had a picture of Randolph Scott the fish bit; now to reel him in. actors’ clothes all looked nice and There’s nothing worse than hav- on the back of the cover. I couldn’t “That’s an official Duke vest. I pressed. There was hardly a spot of ing to sit in a waiting room. tell exactly why there was a picture always wear it anymore. It reminds dirt in the whole movie. The stories And the reason why there is of Mr. Scott on that particular maga- me to think like John Wayne. You were the main thing that was impor- nothing worse than having to sit in a zine, but sure as I’m sitting here, it know; what would J. W. do if he were tant, not so much trying to re-create waiting room is because waiting was Randolph himself alright. here. That’s the way I approach life.” the West in a documentary form, but rooms are filled with bubble people. “Those old westerns were really “Humpf,” he said, and then just using the Old West as a backdrop “Bubble People!” you say. “What neat,” I said as I pulled out my invis- chuckled. He was about to pick up for the story. Hey, don’t get me are bubble people?” you might ask. ible bubble-bursting tool and pro- the magazine again. wrong. I love the stories in those old That’s an easy question to ceeded to try to start a conversation. “Works for me!” I said, and I gave pictures. I collect all the old westerns answer because bubble people exist The man ignored me. him a big ear-to-ear grin, at which (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 25 VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM

(Continued from previous page) frontier town. The street is full of and still watch them all the time, but mud, horse manure, chamber pot everything was so clean and that was stew, and a variety of other awfully about as far from the truth as you disgusting matter. It’s just as it could get for that time period!” might have been at that time in a “And then Sergio came along and western town after a good rain. It changed everything!” I added. looks the way it would have looked At this point the man had put the back then. It’s almost like watching magazine back down on the table a documentary, but not as boring. As and had actually turned toward me a matter of fact, there is tons of and was looking at me intently, wait- action and gun play, and if you don’t ing for me to say more. Okay, ease find that stuff exciting, then you’re back on the line, I thought, or you’ll either asleep or in a coma.” lose this one. I sat back in my chair “Yeah, I know what you’re talk- and stopped talking. I took out my ing about now,” he said. “I’ve seen pocket watch and looked at the time. that movie … what’s it called … The “Sergio who?” he said half jump- Bad and The Ugly Thing … or some- ing out of his chair. thing like that. I liked it. But the I quietly laughed to myself. way they shoot guns in those movies “Sergio Leone!” I said. “I’ll bet you is impossible. No one could shoot know who he is, and you don’t even like that. Still … I like the story and realize it. Did you ever see one of the way the movie is made.” those old Clint Eastwood films like “See, I knew I was gonna like Fist Full of Dollars?” talking to you the moment I laid my “I guess I have. Sure I know eyes on you,” I lied. Originally I what you’re talking about. I’ve seen thought this guy might tell me to go them on TV.” He said as though try- to that warm place that has the red ing not to appear like he had no guy with the pitchfork. “What you knowledge of such things. have to understand is there are leg- “In the sixties, Sergio Leone was ends about people that could actual- an Italian movie director. He took an ly shoot like that. They say Wild Bill old Japanese folk tale called Yojimbo, Hickok could shoot like that. And and then he set the whole thing up in Wes Hardin, I can’t say whether he shooter if I could, but I don’t, except “Shooting scenarios, what’s the American west, and hired a little was such a great shot, but he sure on the weekends, and …” that?” As the man asked me that known American TV actor called was a killer. And how about the peo- “You carry a six shooter on the question, I heard my name being Clint Eastwood, and then shot the ple in those old movies? They say weekends?” he looked at me real called from the small window the whole thing on location in places like Leone was a great one for faces. serious now. secretary was sequestered behind. Spain and when he did use a set, he Look at the male actors we have “Yeah, I do Cowboy Action “Here,” I said and handed him made everything look the way it now; most of them are pretty boys. Shooting™ on the weekends. Ever my calling card that has a picture of really would have been in the 1800’s You’d be hard pressed to find the heard of it?” me on a wanted poster. I wrote … dirty, filthy, and stinky. Of course likes of Lee Marvin today. Or take “No.” down the SASS website on the back. you couldn’t smell it, but it looked so Charley Bronson; you could put him “Well, it’s one of the reasons “Check out this website. It’ll real, you could practically smell it. in a dress, smother him with all the we’re having this conversation right answer all your questions. Now, go That film was such a success in make-up that Mary Kay could haul now. If there was a time machine, out and buy a good, old Spaghetti America as well as in Europe, it in her pink Cadillac, and he’d still and you could go anywhere you Western movie and take it home opened the door for a whole bunch of look like the toughest, meanest hom- wanted to go in time, where would and watch it. It’ll do you good.” I westerns made by Italian producers bre you ever laid eyes on. That’s you go, past or future?” got up and headed toward the win- and directors in a genre we now call another reason why Spaghetti “I think I would try the future,” dow where a beautiful young “Spaghetti Westerners.” They actu- Westerns are so good. The people he said. “I think in the future all woman sat behind a counter. ally changed the whole film industry look real. The men look like men, problems would be solved.” “Nice hat!” she said smiling world wide, and motion picture com- and the women, well … let’s just say “Not me, I would head straight referring to my cowboy hat. panies started to make movies that they ain’t no models.” back to 1875. And that’s what I get I looked back over my shoulder at not only had a good story, but looked “So that’s why you wear the cow- to do every time I watch a Spaghetti the man I had been talking to and he as though they were actually made a boy stuff?” he asked. “Do you think Western or every time I go to a was watching me. He heard what hundred years ago on location.” you’re in a western movie?” Cowboy Action Shooting™ match. I the young woman said, and I saw a “The good news is, they’re re- “Sure!” I said. At this point he get to go back in time. That’s why I smile come across his lips. I tipped releasing a lot of these old movies moved back a little bit and probably like those Italian westerns so much. my hat and said, “Thank you, M’am.” now and with today’s technology, thought I was a weirdo until I said, They give me ideas for the way I “You’re next.” She said with a big they’re able to restore these old “Don’t we all? I mean, don’t we all want to look when I do my Cowboy smile and a giggle, and she watched movies to their original quality and feel like we’re in a little show, and Action Shooting™ and they also help as I did my best J.W. walk through in some cases, actually make them didn’t Shakespeare say all the me write shooting scenarios.” the door into the next room. better. Did you ever see Django?” world’s a stage, and we’re all just “No,” he said, and then leaned players? Yeah, I figure you only get toward me to hear some more of one chance at this thing called life so GIVE TO THE what I was talking about. why not live it the way you want to. “Django was made by a guy Why not be a cowboy if you want to? SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION called Corbucci and stars Franco Seems like a man can wear a dress, (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) Nero. It’s classic Spaghetti Western. and nobody says nothin’, but put on a The story starts with a man pulling vest, boots, and cowboy hat and the MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! a coffin through the streets of an old whispers start. I’d even wear my six Page 26 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

HOW TO SHOOT A MATCH CLEAN (VOLUME III) By Doc Relic, SASS #21601

Dear Sheldon, to attend our son’s wedding. Take directly to West Edmonton Mall to I just wanted to thank you again my word for it, that in itself was an pick up the appropriate garb to allow for your interest in my Cowboy adventure worthy of inclusion in all of you to blend right in and there- Action Shooting™ exploits. How your magazine. But I digress. So, by not disturb any of the competi- kind of you to come out to Alberta, there we all were the long weekend tors. I must say, you all looked along with your personal assistant, in August 2006 ready to record the rather natty in your purple silk Randy, and your photographer, duplication of my accomplishments shirts along with the matching Gay Doc Relic, Raoul, in the hopes of witnessing me of two years ago. Rodeo Commemorative cowboy SASS #21601 again shooting the Canadian You certainly caused a stir when boots, complete with faux-diamond Nationals clean. This, of course, all three of you arrived at the “Fort studded spurs. The oversized ban- refers to a combination of no missed Kusk” range, each of you at the danas set off your ten gallon hats Notice to readers: Volume I targets, no errors in procedure, and wheel of a Mini Cooper. I couldn’t nicely, I thought. But for sure, the appeared in the December 2000 no safety infractions. In other words imagine there being enough room for woolly chaps were the final finishing Cowboy Chronicle. Volume II a perfect result, which I accom- a ten gallon hat in a vehicle that touch. Had you asked me before- appeared in the December 2004 plished back in 2004. I imagine size, let alone a person underneath hand I would have suggested a stop Cowboy Chronicle. you’re at this very moment putting it. I was just kidding with you when at the “Wild West Shooting Centre” on the final touches of what should I suggested if the parking area was in the Mall where they have a nice SHELDON SHECKLES be a fascinating article for your read- full you were welcome to park all selection of traditional cowboy CONTRIBUTING EDITOR ers. As I explained, I was unable to three of your minis under my truck. attire, as opposed to your decision to REAL HE-MAN ADVENTURES attend the 2005 Nationals as my Great thinking on your part to sur- stop at Madame Croquette’s Mas- MAGAZINE wife and I had ventured off to the prise us all by taking a detour from querade Ball Costume Rentals. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA wilds of Slovakia in Eastern Europe the Edmonton International Airport (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 27

(Continued from previous page) the position of his designer sun- preciate my offer of some sandwich- way. Interesting how effective those However if you had mentioned it glasses with his middle finger. You es I had in the back of my truck. At oversized bandanas are when used beforehand I don’t suppose it would can never be too careful when it least it saved him a long drive into as arm slings. For sure I must have have been a surprise. Rest assured if comes to haybales. Camrose for something to eat. He impressed you with my dazzling you heard any snickering it undoubt- I hope you weren’t offended even remarked how much he enjoyed speed. Randy has such a sense of edly came from the corrals where the when I insisted on your removing those toasted cheese sandwiches. humor. Remember his reply to my Mounted Shooters were stabling your ‘Vote Liberal” buttons. This The funny thing is, I can’t remember suggestion I change my alias to their horses. was strictly a safety precaution as in toasting them. I do recall packing “Greased Lightning” by implying I suppose I should have men- the past those buttons have served them and tossing them in the back of that “Sloth” would be more appropri- tioned beforehand my philosophy of as convenient pistol targets, and I the truck for that sporting clays ate. Such a comical character! Cowboy Action Shooting™ had didn’t want any tragedies occurring match a month or so back that ended What a shock it must have been evolved from 2004. Indeed, I have out of force of habit. I knew you’d up getting cancelled. I also recall we for you to learn via cell phone of your come to believe speed supersedes understand, especially when Al- had some brutally hot days the past great-grandmother’s passing, espe- accuracy and set out to prove my bertans failed to elect any Liberals few weeks. I could have sworn they cially right after having your arm theory. The fact I missed most of my in the recent Federal election that were baloney sandwiches rather splinted into that sling. Doubly trag- targets when I started at Stage Ten, resulted in our new Conservative than cheese, but my memory is a lit- ic as it prevented your returning for albeit at blindingly fast speed, set Prime Minister. tle hazy these days. We all thought the second day of the shoot. Hard to the tone for the rest of the competi- I do hope you’re not still miffed it was hilarious the way Randy took imagine she was actually 139 years tion. Randy, your personal assistant over my disagreeing with your exception to our historically correct old, but such events are always sad was such a kidder when he laughing- assessment of “Brokeback Moun- outhouses, threatening never to set regardless of the age. Its amazing ly suggested I was camera shy and tain” as being the best western ever foot in one of them again, after about how much mud those little Mini- blew it. Randy and I seem to have made. True, the movie was filmed his sixth visit. I guess that ex- Cooper wheels can churn up when started off on the wrong foot. I hope here in Alberta as were more recent plained the constantly pained the motors are gunned like that. I he wasn’t offended by my theory all classics including “Open Range,” expression on his face, not to men- don't think you noticed me waving that polluted air in Toronto results “Unforgiven,” and “Legends of the tion his furrowed brow. My theory is goodbye because I remember you in stunted growth. The fact Randy is Fall.” As was “Shanghai Noon,” he might have eaten something on didn't wave back. Of course you a mere five-feet tall should have which while hardly being a classic the airplane that disagreed with would have had to shift gears with alerted me to the possibility he may did nonetheless highlight the amaz- him. You may want to discuss this your remaining good left arm, so I'm have been a little sensitive about his ing geographical diversity of Alberta. with a ticket agent before booking on sure you were pre-occupied. height. Hopefully, Randy came to And true, “Brokeback Mountain” did that same airline in the future. You left in such a hurry you neg- realize I had his best interests at involve horses and a Winchester I also regret my negligence in lected to mention when I can expect heart when I found it necessary to lever-action rifle and both leading forgetting to mention to Raoul, your to see my adventure in print. You instruct him about one phase of our characters could each be described photographer, about the hazards of can just e-mail me with the info. I've western culture. That being the as a man’s man. But here in Alberta lead splash-back. Luckily I had got a great idea for next year. I've importance of accepting a cowboy’s we have a saying: Real cowboys some adhesive tape to repair his bro- been thinking that having already alias without question. That ex- shoot Colts, but they don’t herd ken glasses frames. I thought it gave mastered accuracy and this year plains the reluctance of both “Nine sheep. On that basis no one in Alber- him a rather retro 60’s look that is having mastered speed, I could try to Toe Jim” and “Seven Toed Pete” to ta considers “Brokeback Mountain” getting to be all the rage these days. combine those two elements for a remove their footwear to confirm to be a western even though neither Rest assured the term “nerdy” as truly phenomenal performance. And their aliases when challenged by I nor any other male Cowboy Action applied to his appearance is very unlike in past years, next year I Randy. Aliases must be taken as Shooter of my acquaintance has ever much equivalent to more present might even do a little practicing gospel, without dispute by anyone. I seen the movie. And for some day expressions like “cool” or beforehand. You all come back now. wanted to make this perfectly clear strange reason I’ve noticed a reluc- “gnarly.” Sure hope that fractured Your Alberta Friend to Randy, especially before introduc- tance on everyone’s part to ever camera lens wasn’t too expensive to Doc Relic ing him to “Pistol Dawn.” again refer to their best friends as replace, either. * With apologies to Patrick F. McMa- Randy may also have taken fishing buddies. As long as we’re on the topic of nus, well known and much loved Ame- offence to my admonishing him for I hope you were happy with the regrets, I should also mention had I rican humorist, whose writing style flinging his cigarette butt on top of lunch served at the range. I don’t known you were lining up camera inspired this purely fictitious tale. the hay bales that serve as barriers know how I could have managed to angles to record my accomplish- between all of the stages. At the instruct everyone of the importance ments on Stage 4, I never would have time I was awaiting my turn with of pre-purchasing lunch tickets and run into you so forcibly when I was For AD loaded and holstered pistols. He did yet have somehow neglected to con- changing position for that scenario. however promise to retrieve the vey this crucial information to Serious competitors suffer from tun- Rates smoldering remains as I recall him Randy. Midge, the caterer, is very nel vision when engaged in Cowboy saying “Yeah, yeah, don’t worry strict about this rule and allows no Action Shooting™ and, quite honest- ~ DONNA ~ (EXT. 118) about it,” just as he was adjusting exceptions. Randy did seem to ap- ly, I never noticed you were in the Page 28 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

KAZOO OF THE RISING HEARTS By Billy Dixon, SASS Regulator #196

lthough I am only two years old, foothills next to the flower gardens because of our thick Amy story is older than the west. Colorado River. The soil covering of colorful feathers from I’m called Kazoo because of my dis- here is rich and deep. head to foot. Bright reds, browns, tinctive call, which I use to greet the This time of year the pas- and maroons are accentuated by morning sun and to make my pres- tures are green with long black feathers in our tails. We ence known to all in and around my alfalfa that will be cut are only about a quarter the size of yard. Long before the sun peeks over and bailed to feed the other breeds, but that does not the white roof of the mare barn to Quarter Horses and diminish our courage or tenacity. I warm the ground in the yard I wake Arabians bred and have an attitude meant to maintain and stretch, fill my lungs with the trained here. I don’t order, and I have a long, sharp spur cool morning air, then extend my know much of hay and on each leg to make my point. neck and throw back my head to horses. I wear the spurs A new rooster was introduced to make a straight passageway from in this yard, and that’s the yard yesterday. He’s big and lungs to throat. Then I begin my my business. strong, and he struts around kicking daily ritual with a loud and clear I ride for the Rising up dust and has already begun pay- Hu-Ahoo-Ahoooo. Hearts brand, and I am ing too much attention to the hens. The chickens stir and scratch at the law in this yard. My He’s all white and shines like a sun- the ground for seeds and small peb- breed is called Bantam or rise on a clear, hot summer morning. bles to grind their food all the while peep, peeping and also scratching Bandy to my friends. My ancestors I think he’ll make his move today. contentedly cluck, cluck, clucking. their tiny feet in the dirt. The little started in the Orient countless years I’ve worn spurs a long time and They mix and mingle without a rooster chicks pay more attention to ago where they were bred to fight. have seen this scenario played out worry, secure from predators within me and even stretch and call as Popularity waned in the East but more times than I can recall or care the high chain link fence and know- much to impress themselves as to was taken up again in England to remember. ing someone will be here in a while gain my attention. where they continued to fight but He’ll find the high place in the with the grain and minerals they We all live on the Rising Hearts were also kept as pets and show yard with the sun behind him crave. The chicks follow the hen’s Ranch near Silt, Colorado in the birds. We’re known as the poultry (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 29

(Continued from previous page) that will be his choice. I’ll only take ward again while his breathing is the high place, and he moves over because he knows that’s where the this as far as I need to. ragged and his eyes are not entirely among the chickens to scratch and head rooster belongs. He also knows Now we circle each other count- focused on me as he searches for an cluck. it’s my place in the yard, and I won’t er-clockwise with measured steps, escape. Then he realizes the same I stay there for a few minutes to tolerate his intrusion. It always neck turned to watch for an opening fence that keeps out dogs and cats watch him and to see that peace begins the same way. He moves to or to move in defense. He’ll make his also keeps him in. I have him, and returns to the yard. Peace is any- the high place, and I approach him. I move or I’ll make mine, and then it he knows it. As I close on him he thing but free at the Rising Hearts. know he’s been watching me since begins. If he’s done this before and is does not advance, but makes a final Who’s that over there on the his arrival. He acts as though he has any good, he may jump first or lunge at my throat. His heart is no rock in the corner by himself? Why, never seen a rooster of color before, maybe I’ll see a weakness in his gaze longer in the fight, and I easily it’s little Peeper. That’s old Per- and I’ve seen him sneer through his or his step, and I’ll go for him. It parry his move with a leap and am tilote’s oldest. My, he’s big for his sharp, yellow beak, thinking because doesn’t matter as it will be over and again on his back. I force him to the age and colorful. Walks like he owns I’m small he can take me down. done in just a few quick flashes of ground and hold him there until he that rock. I think I’ll just go show He’s on my high spot now enjoy- feather and spur. I’ll win or he will. submits; then I let him up. I go to him my spurs … ing the sun and knowing everyone in There it is! He lunges at my face the yard is aware of his rudeness with his large beak open to peck at and the challenge. The chickens stop my eyes. I dodge to the left and am VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM their scratching, and the clucking on his back with both spurs gouging sounds more like quiet cries. Chicks at his spine and the back of his head. huddle closer to hens as the yard He’s stunned and cries out in anger becomes electrified with the mount- and pain, but throws me off sending ing tension. me rolling in the dust. I’m up again The bright feathers around my and facing him. neck stand out, and I feel the blood He knows I’m faster and good rushing through my veins as I move with my spurs, but he also knows toward him. “Well,” he says, “You he’s stronger, so he won’t make that must think you own this yard, but same mistake again. No circling I’m here to give you a good plucking.” this time. It’s straight on as I I smile casually as I continue to charge him and leap in the air with move closer; then I ask if he’s famil- feet to scratch and spurs to stab. He iar with the term “Extra Crispy.” moves under me with his superior The smile breaks from his beak as he weight and viciously pecks at my knows I’ve already assumed the belly and throat. The wind is tem- fight is over, and he’s in the pan. porarily knocked out of me so my Sometimes these fights end without lungs burn for air, but I manage to serious injury to either bird, but get my spurs at his face and neck, sometimes it ends with one drying in and he falls back. the sun. He doesn’t know it yet, but I regain my breath and move for- Page 30 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

THE CAPGUN KID RIDES…. Don’t Call Me “Slick” By The Capgun Kid, SASS #31398

used the word … “like” … in the dia- Back in the fifties I can remem- being your hero, such as Wild Bill logue BEFORE Bob Denver began ber, to be a bonafide socially accepted Hickock. Then, amidst the game using it in his portrayal of a beatnik kid who was not a Penrod or a involving all the street urchins on the named Maynard G. Krebbs in the Nimrod (AKA Dork), you had to keep block, you could be in the company of Dobie Gillis TV show. Today it has pace with slang that accelerated in so many, but be locked up in your become so ingrained you’d be hard the way no preceding generation did minds eye. Sort of like cell phones in pressed to influence most Americans because of the pervasive impact of TV. a train station. A really solid call to purge that word from their sen- Consider this. Americans used effort required a “no frontsies, no The Capgun Kid, tences. Holy Showcase, Batman, the the phrase “Lock, stock, and barrel” backsies” to lock it up beyond dispute. SASS #31398 word doesn’t even add any meaning long after they stopped using flint- Wouldn’t it be nice if all those drug to what a body is saying, except to lock rifles and muskets, which is commercials could avoid the nonsen- When did America first begin to invoke some mental pause because, where the phrase originated. It took sical statements of side effects, but mis-use the word … “like” …? like, we gotta gather our thoughts several hundred years for phrases were required to tell us the product Was it, like, when you had a for a split second before we can con- like that and “flash in the pan” to could harm us, and it was our prob- crush on a girl? Because, like, no kid tinue. OK? disappear. Now, amid “bling-bling,” lem, no frontsies, no backsies? in his right mind admitted to loving Hey!!! There’s another one. “time-outs,” “too much on my plate,” If you shouted “Dah,Dah” or somebody, so, like, we all started say- “OK.” Where did that start? “OK” … and “play outside the box,” we are “bang-bang” when you played with ing we ... “liked” … somebody. as if it were punctuation instead of a stuck with slang that changes too your capguns, you were a “Nimrod.” Like, I’m totally confused over word? We have even contrived a way fast and doesn’t give us the identity You had to try to emulate the gun- this, man. to spit that baby out as a pause- we once had. Long about 2001 I got shot sounds you heard on the Wild Tell you what. Like, find me a question to reassure ourselves we so tired of “Running ideas up the Bill Hickock show or the Roy Rogers movie or TV show where, like, they can continue speaking … OK? flagpole” and “Quality Programs,” I show with guttural or cheek-and- just walked away from my career. tongue sounds that, at least in your Haven’t looked back since. mind’s eye, were close to what you When Hoppy or Roy stood on the thought a real gun sounded like. Oh, edge of a throng of capgun toting sure!! Go ahead and badger me kids and called them Buckaroos, because some of us can’t do that any- everybody seemed a little happier. more without spitting out our false We were “Buckaroos,” a contraction teeth or bridgework! of the Spanish “Vaquero,” but we had Lastly, we had “Sidekicks.” What- codes and ethics we had to behave ever happened to sidekicks? Don’t ya under. Roy wanted us to be kind to think we’d be better off if Nixon had animals and respect mom and dad. Gabby Hayes or Clinton had Andy Hoppy was careful to remind us real Clyde? At least the press conferences guns were dangerous, and The Lone would have been better, and maybe Ranger was going to bring criminals they’d have felt a greater sense of to justice and avoid killing anybody. obligation in behaving morally like The newest capgun or toy to hit Hoppy or Roy. the market was “Boss.” If you didn’t Considering the responses I’ve have one, or mom dressed you funny, had to all these articles about cap- you were a “hoople.” Dick and Jane guns and being a kid, I thought I’d may have run around together, but I load up this one with some pictures don’t recall them even holding of the capguns we all owned that are hands. After all, in first grade you’d dancing around eBay and the cap- die before you recognized a girl as gun shows these days. Hopefully, I’ll being as lovely as they all were. hear from some of the folks who (What the heck were we thinkin’?) launched these auctions and were Cisco and Pancho were Gay thoughtful enough to include out- Amigo’s. Wouldn’t touch that one standing photos so I can pinpoint with a ten-foot pole today. who they are and maybe feature You “called” things in the simple them in upcoming articles. form of kid justice. For example, Enjoy, and, don’t shoot yore eye when we suburban, Levittown out, kid. Buckaroos would gather to play See ITEMS on next page Cowboys and Indians, you could “call” VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT WWW.SASSNET.COM

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A SUICIDE KIT FOR TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS Proffered by Tequila Vaquero with able assistance from the Territorial Governor of The Saddle Tramp Posse, Will Finder, and Gamey SASS Shooter, Willie B’ Shakin’

earing the badge and enforc- Shooting™ race guns modification for some of the items in the follow- spected firearm is not required, Wing the laws of the Old West and shooting safety hoo-hah, the job ing list will be obvious, but a brief and is an exercise best left to the was a hazardous occupation that of the TG has taken a new turn – explanation of each item in the kit owner of the firearm in question. many a cowboy performed in order for the worse. has been provided to allay any • Sample cartridges of all legal cal- to provide himself with beans and The new Territorial Governor potential questions. ibers – filled with 1cc of genuine bacon and an occasional cup of cof- can’t just kick back, attend the Common Hand Tools blackpowder, enough grits to fill fee. It was, as is said, a dirty job, annual convention and woolies con- • Ruler, compass, and protractor the case, and an appropriately but somebody had to do it. test, and watch the fun from the with metric, common, and engi- large bullet. Times may have changed, but sidelines any more. The new TG neering graduations for measur- Other Required Items that dirty job of law enforcement has to actively participate in the ing all sorts of new firearms • Copy of the current SASS Fire- has not. Just look around the making and enforcing of the SASS parameters and stuff. arms Covenants as presented by Single Action Shooting Society Firearms Covenants for Cowboy • Steel punches and large hammer the Territorial Governors. (SASS) at those stalwart individu- Action Shooting™-approved fire- for disassembly of suspected rule- • Territorial Governor’s Last Will als who have taken on the responsi- arms. Given those new responsibil- bending firearms for TG onsite and Testament leaving further bilities of Territorial Governor ities, the following list of tools and inspection. responsibilities for Cowboy Action (TG). It’s a dangerous job all right, related items is recommended for • Old beat up screwdrivers for Shooting™ firearm enforcement but somebody, once again, certainly quick access by any Territorial firearm disassembly and destruc- duties to the Match Director of has to do it. And now that we are in Governor intent upon filling his (or tion of expensive and one-of-a- the organization. the midst of the big Cowboy Action her) office in this modern day. Uses kind firearm screw heads. • NRA insurance policy listing the • Micrometer to verify factory-spec- Wild Bunch as beneficiaries. ified parameters for out-of-the- • Large bandana to cover the eyes box firearms and cartridge and of the Territorial Governor while shotgun belts. he (she) is called to face the • Marking pen set to determine inevitable action subsequent to a start point for rifle lever travel. SASS Firearms Covenants modi- An indelible Sharpie brand is rec- fication inspection.. ommended and can also be used • 20' of new, good-quality manila by the Territorial Governor to rope. It would be a darned shame apply approving initials to the to hang an esteemed Territorial natural wood stock or to the Governor with an old rope. expensive ivory grips of an in- • A fifth of Patron Reposado spected and approved firearm. Tequila and a case of Heinekens • Two pairs of white cotton gloves beer to provide a shot and a beer to reduce chance of leaving finger- to the Territorial Governor just prints on an inspected firearm. prior to his “necktie party.” Any Special Cowboy Action libations remaining can be used Shooting™ Inspection Tools during the subsequent celebra- • Model ‘97 ejection port gauge. tion by the Territorial Governor’s (No further explanation required!) lynch mob. • Copy of the Marlin shotgun letter. Now, dear readers, some of you (Ditto to last!) may think the forgoing list is • Copy of Winchester letter specify- unnecessary and talk alone can ing that no 20-gauge, Model ’97 solve the problems Territorial shotguns were ever constructed Governors may encounter with for the shooting public, and all SASS firearms modifications and that were constructed are cur- enforcement. Let us assure you, rently in museums or in private however, some of us do not believe collections under lock and key. in that idea for a New York minute. • Copy of Sturm Ruger, Inc. letter We have read the comments on the stating their design for a single SASS Wire, and there is an ugly action pistol is based on the origi- mob forming to take matters to the nal, archaic single action pistol next level of violence. Tar is being concept developed by Colt heated, rails being readied, and Firearms, Inc. chickens are being plucked! • Disassembly instructions for all Perhaps it would be wiser if our Cowboy Action Shooting™-ap- valiant Territorial Governors took proved firearms. Note that reas- an extended vacation and let the sembly instructions are not matter of firearms modification cool required; reassembly of an in- down over the summer. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 33 THE MAKING OF CAT BALLOU’S FASHION PLATE 1886 AMETHYST GOWN . . . (Continued from page 16) ric store in Denver to hand-pick what not uncommon the literal bustle (not I would need. I was thrilled to discov- the dress fabric draping, but the er a high-quality imitation faille (eas- wired foundation garment) was sewn ier for Cat to travel with) of an permanently into the skirt. Up ‘til amethyst color that closely matched now, I had only seen examples of sep- the fashion plate, and a gorgeous arate bustles that tied around the complimentary velvet for the accents. waist or were sewn into a separate I eagerly placed my order. petticoat. This detail was important While waiting for the material to to know, and helpful for Cat, as she arrive, I began drafting my patterns. has enough pieces and parts to pack I often start with an existing pattern when she’s on the road, and now I from one of several available could eliminate one of them! Victorian pattern companies, or Not only did I need to know how enlarge a scaled pattern from my the dress would have historically library of books that describe original been constructed, I also needed to dresses in museum collections. I usu- design the parts of the gown that ally end up combining the informa- were not displayed in the picture. tion I have collected from multiple Only the front and left sides were sites, and re-drafting the pattern to given, meaning I had to do more my own liking. Of course, many research of other gowns and photo- times no pattern exists to create graphs of the 1886 era in order to what I have in mind, so I experiment draft a design that would have been until I get the result for which I am consistent with that period. Only looking. One of my personal tricks is when I had firmly in mind what I to buy inexpensive fabric (instead of wanted the dress to look like, front plain muslin) with which to work up and back, side to side, inside and out, the mockup of my new, “improved” could I calculate how much of each design. That way, when I’m done fabric I would need. sewing and tweaking, I have a piece Another exciting part of design- that can actually be worn. (Even ing and sewing a gown is, of course, though it doesn’t always come out fabric selection. The fashion plate exactly as I had in mind; it’s a first had described the gown as being draft, after all!) made of faille with velvet, so I made In the end, I decided to design an appointment with my favorite fab- Cat’s dress to consist of three parts,

which would look like only two when muslin mockup of the bodice to fit as worn. The foundation skirt (with well, as I rarely cut into expensive built-in bustle boning and pad) and fabric for a closely-fitted bodice until overskirt would be attached at the I know I have my notes exactly as I waistband. The asymmetrical front/ want them. I knew I would only see side drape and back “bustle” draping Cat once or twice before the final were designed as a separate unit on a delivery, as she lives in California, second waistband, and the final piece and I live in Colorado! would be the bodice. “Hell on Wheels,” a great As I often do, I designed Cat’s Regional shoot hosted by the dress to be easy to wear and travel Cheyenne Regulators, takes place with, yet still look as historically cor- each year the first week of July in rect as possible. Unless my client has Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cat notified me the inclination and budget to have she would be attending, so we made me hand-sew the buttonholes or do arrangements to meet for our first fit- other labor-intensive, period-correct ting. I layered Cat in a chemise, two sewing methods, I usually implement petticoats, corset, and corset cover, all the modern tricks I can while still just as she would have worn in 1886, incorporating historic techniques. and showed her how to arrange the For example, instead of pinking or skirt and drape. I marked the hem overcastting all the exposed inner and waistband (after we both paused seams by hand, I use a serger. to catch our breath in the Cheyenne Instead of using real whalebone, I July warmth!), and then I pinned on choose to use modern steel corset her muslin bodice and made my boning. However, I knew this dress adjustments. Cat had brought her would still involve some serious con- good friend, Lady Stetson, with her to centration to produce, as it included keep her company as she patiently velvet overlays that had to be com- stood while I lay flat on my stomach pletely stitched on by hand. in a borrowed house, marking and Once the fabric arrived, I began pinning that full hem. (Oh, the glam- to sew the dress, starting with the our of it all!) skirt first, and incorporating all of Before leaving Cheyenne, Cat the research and notes I had gath- also met with Rita Smith, a.k.a. ered. I left it unhemmed for the first Princess Rita, a wonderful milliner fitting. Next I created the drape and who makes amazing hats to go with back bustle. Goodness, how many my custom outfits. Rita was hosting hours are summed up in those three a hat-making workshop at Hell on sentences! I also had to prepare a (Continued on page 43) Page 34 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

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IF YOUR SPURS WUZ MADE OF SWEDISH STEEL By Purdy Gear, SASS Life #33315

people come from? Spurs range from plain to fancy with every form of noise-maker (Swedish Steel or not) on ‘em. Their type and number are dependent on the owner’s fancy and, as often as not, on the traditions of the territory he rides in or the makers most popu- lar or nearest to him. For most folks, Purdy Gear, SASS #33315 spurs break down into three basic A typical California type spur. types, the Charro or Chihuahua ife was good. I had a cup of cof- (Mexican), the Texas, and the folks heading west as “Chihuahua” Lfee in my fist and a customer California spur. spurs. Anyway, if your persona is one (similarly equipped) in the shop. We The Chihuahua spur isn’t made who trailed the longhorns north out were talking about gear when, sud- in Chihuahua at all. Most all of of Texas in the 70’s or who guided the denly, he noticed my pair of Garcias these were and are still being made wagons down the Oregon Trail, this hangin’ up on the wall. He grinned in Amazoc, Mexico. Where the would be an appropriate spur for you and said, “If your spurs wuz made of Chihuahua designation originates is to pick for your outfit. This would The Chihuahua spur is marked by Swedish steel, would they go “yingle- from Comancheros taking Amazoc also be an appropriate choice if you its heavy heel band, short shank, yangle?” I quietly bit yet another spurs to Chihuahua’s annual fair. hailed from West Texas for this style and large, rectangular-pointed chunk out of the rim of my enameled Traders from St. Louis bought them was used here into the 20th century. rowel. The Texas spur is a lighter, steel coffee mug. Where do these and introduced them (incorrectly) to (Continued on next page) smaller-roweled cousin. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 37 (Continued from previous page) are generally more utilitarian and The typical Mexican spur is gen- not all that ornate. What decoration erally made in two pieces (the shank there was was as likely rendered added to the heel band) and is char- with copper or bronze as with silver. acterized by its heavy, short heel Most of this ornamentation was over- band, a stubby, straight shank and laid to the steel rather than inlaid. by its rowel, which is large and flat (Inlaying is where the steel is chis- with points that are long and rectan- eled away and the silver is laid into gular in profile. The points are the grooves, making it level with the rounded out a tad on the corners at heel band.) Texas spurs are never their ends to take some of the “cruel” seen with heel chains, don’t have jin- out of them. (Rowels that are large glebobs, and don’t often come with and have few points or are thin are chap guards. There were a number crueler than those having small or of very famous types of Texas spurs many points. On most spreads, put- that made their way across the ting panther tracks across your plains. Probably the most famous pony’s hide was a firing offence, so was the “gal leg.” There were also thick small rowels with 5 or 6 points gooseneck and horsehead shanks. or large ones with 12 or better were Texans who were connoisseurs of held in high regard. Really good either beer or sasparilla favored the punchers would file the rowels on a “bottle opener” spur. This was a deli- new pair of spurs blunt when they cate little affair with what looks to be got them.) The Mexican spurs were a chap guard on the bottom of the generally not equipped with chains, shank. Very utilitarian! and they never ever had jinglebobs California type spurs are made in on ‘em. EVER! two pieces. The heel band is bent from The Texas spur and the Cali- a single piece and then the shank is fornia spur developed from the welded into a mortised hole in it. The Mexican style, and they are quite dis- heel bands were generally narrower tinct from one another. The Texas and more elaborately contoured than type is typically made of a single Texas types and the shanks were heavy piece of steel. The steel is longer and more curved. Silver was heated and then split to form the generally inlaid. Shanks also general- heel band. The unsplit section forms ly had chap guards. Early on, the shank. Generally speaking, the California spurs were always heel bands were wider and the equipped with heel chains though shanks shorter and straighter than more modern ones are often seen with- their California cousins. Texas spurs (Continued on page 74) Page 38 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

BOOTS By Cree Vicar Dave, SASS Life #49907 TG Michigan

search of “Durango Peanut They are great looking for Oil tan boots.” the Awards banquet, Because of the great Church, or just parading insole and soft leather, my around town. feet no longer call out to These boots have a good me to be unshod before the looking style, are easy on end of the day. The outsole the feet, and on the money is fairly smooth, oil resist- belt. When shod with them ant, but gripped much bet- I don’t feel hindered, and By Cree Vicar Dave, ter than leather. my steps are less apt to be SASS Life #49907 If you don’t care for the hampered. Territorial Governor, Michigan light brown color, change it. My maternal grandpa inding the right boots to go with was a shoe cobbler. I used Fyour cowboy outfit is not an easy to watch him work in his undertaking, especially if you are shop in Elsie, Michigan looking for the 1800’s style, comfort, when I was a boy. While I and a good price. It says in Proverbs just used neutral shoe pol- 4:12 concerning wisdom, “When you ish on the boots I wear for walk, your steps will not be ham- main matches, I took a sec- pered; when you run, you will not ond pair and experiment- stumble.” ed. After wearing them a I’ve found a pair of boots that fit couple times, I brushed well, a wise choice in my opinion. them down and wiped off This is a boot that covers all three of the dust. Taking an old the aforementioned criteria. If you toothbrush I scrubbed a wear your pants over your boots, as I good amount of cordovan do, this might be the footwear you’ve shoe polish into the foot been looking for. part of the boot and a light The Durango 11” Peanut Oil tan covering on the shaft. A Leather boot has a leather upper, shoe brush was used to leather shaft lining, cushion insole, buff, pausing from time to cowboy heel, and a square toe that time to wipe with a damp gives it a great look. This is the first paper towel. After a sec- pair of cowboy boots I have ever had ond application of polish to that didn’t cramp my feet, style, or the lower part of each boot my wallet. They list for $129, but and another good buffing, they are quite easily located on the the boot had a deep, dark Web for under $100. I used a Google brown cordovan luster. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 39

WOMEN, GUNS, AND GEAR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR SHOOTERS By Holy Terror, SASS #15362

a little burned out with your own If you want to shoot faster this running instead of walking. These are shooting, it may be a good time to help year, there are a couple of tricks for things you can do during the match someone develop theirs. that, too. Many people I know worry that can change your game in a hurry. Holy Terror, SASS #15362 Another thing you can do to make so much about hitting every target So, if you think you are good with shooting more exciting is to do some they move like molasses. If you want speed and accuracy, then maybe a ith the coming of the New Year I work at your local club. Most clubs are to be really wild and crazy, practice change of technique is in your future. Wlike to look back and think about run by a few very devoted people. If without targets for awhile so you can Basically I just try to keep the things that happened in the past year. you are one of these very devoted peo- concentrate on going fast. Then when game fun. If it is not fun anymore, This year will be my ninth year shoot- ple, I take my hat off to you. These your speed has picked up, you can then I know something needs to ing, and I sometimes have shooters people work very hard and deserve a bring the targets back and practice change. Whether it’s the place where I ask me how I have stayed focused for break once in a while. If you’re one of hitting them again. You’ll be surprised am shooting, or the way I am practic- such a long time, and how I keep these hard working, dedicated club at the difference it makes! ing, I always make certain I am look- myself interested in the game. I have members, that could be one reason The last area I like to work on is ing forward to it, not dreading it. several little tricks to keep my game you’re burned out. If you feel burned technique. The game changes so much I wish you all enjoyable shooting, interesting, and they might work for out, now is the time to ask some of from year to year you have to change and a Happy New Year! you, too. your club members for help. On the your style of shooting as well. If you have any questions or com- The beginning of the year is a good other hand, if you do not hold an offi- Sometimes if I’m in a rut, it’s a good ments about this article, or you have time to set new goals and get “jazzed” cial position at your club or are not one idea to think of a new way of doing an idea for women, or any other for 2007. One of the things you can do of the people always out on the range, things, such as, perhaps, changing the shooters, please email me at holyter to make shooting more interesting is then it might be a good idea for you to way I load the shotgun or practicing [email protected]. to travel to a new club or new big volunteer to help. match. If you find your shooting There are plenty of things you can schedule is the same as it has been in do to help make your club better and previous years, it may not be as fun as help you become reinvigorated about it first was. With the wide variety of shooting. You could build a new prop, matches all over the country and even or design new stages, or possibly in foreign lands, it’s easy to change organize a range day for the public. your schedule and go somewhere Helping out your club can be really you’ve never been before. rewarding, and your involvement pro- Buy something new. Getting some- motes our sport as well. thing new to improve your equipment Finally, set a new shooting goal for can really put the spark back into your yourself. When I set a new shooting game. If there is a piece of your equip- goal, I try to choose one particular ment that doesn’t work well for you, area to work on at a time. I can con- consider looking into a replacement. centrate better if I only have to focus There is nothing as frustrating as a on one thing. The three major areas piece of equipment that doesn’t work on which I work are speed, accuracy, correctly. So, if there was something and technique. you forgot to pick up at Christmas, When choosing a goal, you want to then it might be a good time for a New choose something you are not already Year’s gift. really good at. It is easy to work on Another thing you can do to really things you are good at because you like put the jump back in your game is to it. It is difficult to work on the areas learn something new. There are all you are not so good at because you types of classes and courses involved don’t like to. However, those things we with Cowboy Action Shooting™. How don’t like, and aren’t good at, is where about becoming a range officer? If you we need the most help. haven’t taken an RO course, there is no When trying to become more accu- time like the present to learn to be rate, try shooting at smaller targets. safer. There are also several kinds of Shooting at smaller targets makes different shooting improvement cours- shooting at bigger targets easy. It is es, books, or tapes. There is nothing also good to switch the type of target like learning something new to make you are shooting at to make it more you want to work out again. fun. I like to shoot on paper, or shot Also, you might consider teaching. shells, or even a soda can every once I know several clubs that put on semi- in a while. Keeping it fun is what it is nars for the new shooters, women, or all about, and if your shooting juniors in their area. If you are feeling improves, it’s a bonus. Page 40 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

GETTING STARTED IN COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING™ ON A SHOESTRING, REVISTED 12 YEARS LATER! Part One By Tuolumne Lawman, SASS #6127

wrote twelve or thirteen years ago battery. It is a good place to start. est of the low cost entry level pistols, was titled “Getting Started on a There are several inexpensive however, are percussion blackpow- Shoestring.” In 1994, a person could shotguns that work well for Cowboy der replicas (aka: Cap N’ Ball). Tuolumne Lawman, get a start for well under $1,000 if Action Shooting™. The Chinese Considering these were actually the SASS #6127 they shopped carefully. Things have made 1897 Winchester pump clones most common revolvers in the Old changed somewhat in recent years, can still be found used for around West until around 1880, they are “Cowboy Action Shooting™, as however, and I was beginning to $300 to $325. While the first ones greatly under-represented in Cow- epitomized by SASS, offers a unique think this was no longer possible. imported ten years ago had issues, boy Action Shooting™. These opportunity for the shooter and Can you start on a “shoestring?” At the current production guns are revolvers can be purchased directly western history buff. While “Spirit first glance a newcomer may say, excellent and reliable. The Chinese from companies like Taylor’s, of the Game” is important in SASS, “NO!” At first glance, even I was made hammered double guns can Cabelas, EMF, and Cimarron for let’s remember it is a shooting sport. beginning to think you couldn’t any also be found with prices ranging generally $200 each or less, without As it is hard to shoot in an action longer. After looking deeper into it, from $275 for used ones, up to about an FFL. The most common are the match without guns, that is the first however, I think you still can “shoe- $475 for new in the box. There are Colt 1851 .36 caliber Navies, Colt thing you need for string it” if you are careful. also still bunches of cheap used dou- 1860 .44 caliber Armies, and Cowboy Action Shooting™.” SHOTGUNS bles by Baikal, Stevens, and Western Remington New Model Army (1858) hat is a quote from one of the The shotgun is the cheapest item Field that can be had in the $250- .44 Revolvers. The two major manu- Tfirst Cowboy Chronicle articles I in the Cowboy Action Shooting™ $300 price range, especially if you go facturers are F.I. Pietta, and A. to the gun show or an out of the way Uberti USA, both out of Italy. While small town gun shop to buy. I recent- the Ubertis tend to have a slightly ly picked up an old hammerless better fit and finish, and offer more Baker double barreled 12 gauge with finishes and variations, they are also a cracked stock for $200. A little about 25% more expensive. I have work and Gorilla Glue will do won- personally had Piettas, and they ders. Even new Stoeger coach guns were perfectly satisfactory. You can go for around $375 to $400 and some get a PAIR of these percussion pis- change. While most of these double tols, and a starter kit for them, for shotguns are hammerless, they still around $450! That’s less than the work for SASS, as over a dozen man- price of just one Vaquero. Besides ufacturers made hammerless shot- being inexpensive and historically guns by the 1870s. accurate, these “Cap N’ Ball” guns REVOLVERS are a hoot to shoot! Unlike shotguns, great deals on The best part of these blackpow- Cowboy Action Shooting™ legal pis- der replicas, however, is the recent tols are somewhat harder to get. availability of R&D conversion cylin- Though while they are not the cheap- ders that convert these revolvers to est item in the Cowboy Action shoot .45 Colt smokeless cowboy Shooting™ battery, the pistols are loads in the percussion guns. These the most plentiful. Thanks to our run about $200 each cylinder, and friends in Italy, there are a plenti- are available from Taylor’s, Cimar- tude of pre-1900 style “hawg legs” to ron, EMF, and some other places. choose from. Most are imported by There are five-shot, SASS legal .45 companies like EMF, Cimmaron Colt cylinders for both Uberti and Arms, Navy Arms, and Taylor’s. A Pietta 1860 Army revolvers. To load basic Peacemaker clone can be had in necessitates removing the barrel, a variety of barrel lengths for about and removing the cylinder. The six- $400 new, and usually in .45 Colt. As shot .45 Colt cylinders for the Uberti the historical correctness and finish and Pietta 1858 Remingtons, howev- work increases, so does the price. er, are much easier to use. Simply Most however, don’t go over the $500 drop the loading lever, pull out the to $600 range retail. These guns can cylinder pin, and remove the cylin- be had in .45 Colt, 44WCF (.44-40), der. These handy, instant, do-it- 38WCF (.38-40), .44 Special, .38/.357 yourself conversions are generally Magnum, .32-20 and a few other cal- “drop in,” and require no FFL for ibers. Over all, the fit and finish on either the blackpowder pistol or the these guns are excellent. cylinder! You can get a pair pistols The most overlooked and cheap- (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 41 (Continued from previous page) from a purely historical standpoint, for $375-$400, and a pair of cylinders there were no production guns in the for a little more. later half of the 1800s in a .45 Colt Let’s not forget the excellent chambering. home grown Ruger Vaqueros. They Probably the best buy in this cat- are basically a Ruger Blackhawk egory is still a used, non-Cowboy with fixed sights and a color case- configuration, Marlin Model ‘94 in hardened frame. They come with the either .38/.357 or .44 Magnum. standard 4 3/4, 5 1/2, and 7 1/2 inch These can still be had used in the barrels. It is offered in the most pop- standard, round barreled carbine ular calibers for Cowboy Action, .45 version for around $275-$350 if you Colt and .38 Special. The dimen- shop around. If you like the .44 sions of the older Vaqueros were Magnum or .38/.357, this is a good about 5% larger than the original way to go. The more period looking Peacemaker; however, no one but an Marlin Cowboys, generally in .45 avid western purist could tell the dif- Colt or .38 Special, with their 20 and ference. The current production of 24 inch octagonal barrels will run Vaqueros, however, has reverted to you at least twice that of the non- the original Peacemaker size. cowboy Marlins. Cowboy versions Vaqueros can be had in both blue fin- run in the $650 to $700 range, so ish with color case hardened frames they are not at all cheap! and a satin stainless that are very Though harder to find, used popular with the blackpowder folks. Rossi clones of the 1892 Winchester These Vaqueros live up to Ruger’s can be had in .38/.357, .44 Magnum, longstanding commitment to quality .44-40, or .45 Colt in the $325 to and value. At the last gun show I $350 range. I picked a used one up attended, they were selling in the in .44 Magnum at an annual shoot a $400 to $450 price range. few years ago for $250! EMF is the RIFLES only one I know of still importing the For the main matches, you need a Rossi made 1892s. They have them lever action rifle (or slide action) in a in a wide variety of calibers and ver- pistol caliber. I believe, just as many sions. These newly made rifles retail of the old time cowboys did, it is sim- for around $450, while offering a pler to have your pistol and rifle be in variety of choices for the shooter. the same caliber. Winchester, Uberti, They are much less expensive than Marlin, and Rossi are currently pro- either the Marlin rifles in the ducing the majority of their guns in “Cowboy” octagonal barrel configu- .45 Colt. I went to .44-40, however, as ration, and the much more expen-

sive Uberti made Winchester lever you don't have to have an original gun clones. 1873 Winchester rifle or Model ‘97 While we are talking about pump 12 gauge, nor do you have to Brazilian made rifles, let talk about have a “real” Colt Single Action the EMF imported Taurus slide Army and a Merlwin and Hubert action Colt Lightning clones. These Pocket Army as a second gun to have SASS legal “slide action” rifles run a great time at a match. To me, half around $425 to $450. That is less of the fun is the buying, selling, than half the price of the Italian horse trading, shopping, and made Lightning clones. They are research that goes into the sport, fast, accurate, and very affordable, and the creating and outfitting your still being less than the Marlin own character. What other shooting Cowboys and Uberti made Win- sport gives you the potential for so chesters. Currently they are only much enjoyment when you are not available in .45 Colt, blued, with a 26 actually at the range shooting? inch round barrel. Case hardened My very patient and understand- receivers, 20 inch barrels, and other ing wife has a saying, "The difference calibers will be forthcoming. between men and boys is the price of Winchester for a time made its their toys.” With careful shopping, venerable model ‘94 Trapper in .45 you can get started with a rifle, two Colt, as well as the .44 Magnum. pistols, and a shotgun for about Winchester ‘94 Trappers are now $1500 for all four. Granted, twelve very hard to find, especially since or fourteen years ago, you could have Winchester recently dropped 1894 done it for about $900 to $1,000. production permanently. These While $1,500 is an increase of 50%, I Winchesters, however, are not as tra- would hope most of us are making ditional as the Rossi or Marlins. close to that much more than we These modern Winchesters have the earned in 1994. Just take your time, recently designed cross bolt safeties shop wisely, and don’t try to do it all and angle eject receivers. The at once. Most important, have fun Winchester Trapper’s price used is doing it! I’ll see you in my next arti- usually in the $350 to $400 range. cle where I talk about side match CONCLUSION rifles and pistols, as well as clothes Even though they add to the fun, and leather.

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RANGE OFFICERS ROUNDUP The Mysteries of Timer Operators and Spotters Revealed

By Virgil Earp, SASS Life/Regulator #4299

ounds a little like a shattering The Timer Operator (TO) or RO administer the shooter as described. ever, you need to watch and listen to Srevelation, but in reality there is Timer, another commonly used term Administering the shooter on the each target as it is engaged to ensure no real mystery about these impor- to describe the Chief Range Officer firing line and operating the timer is a correct call is made. Similar to the tant functions whatsoever. Inconsis- on the stage, is in charge of the firing not as difficult as some may think; referee at that ball game isn’t it? tencies are usually related to incor- line and whose primary function is to however, there are a few fundamen- Eyes, ears, and concentration are all rect interpretation and application safely assist the shooter through the tals that should be kept in mind. used if a spotter is to discharge his or in the way in which a shooter is course of fire. Additionally the TO Always stand at arms-length behind her duties correctly. administered on the firing line and assigns the three spotters required the shooter on the strong side, hold- Spotters should be spread across how misses and procedurals are to run the stage. We will come back ing the timer at or above shoulder the stage; one on either side and one applied. Then, of course, there is to this a little further on in this arti- level just out of the shooter’s periph- more or less in a central position so always the fear of offending a buddy cle. The TO also watches the shooter eral vision range and with the there are three alternative perspec- by applying a penalty or recording a for unsafe acts, correct target timer’s sensor facing the shooter. It tives of the target arrays. Watch the miss. Perhaps this is one of the more engagement and stage procedures, is not necessary to record every shot, targets individually as they are significant influences surfacing at and ensures the shooter expends all but it is important to get up close engaged and you will see that “nick” both club and above club level rounds as required before moving to and personal to ensure the last shot or “edge” that more often is lost if matches. Let us take a look at the the next firearm in the sequence. is recorded. you are only listening for that elu- roles of Timer Operator and Spotter What the TO does not do is count Another useful tip is to ensure sive ring of the steel. Another useful separately and see if we can clarify misses, for in doing so, he discounts when performing the TO role you do indicator is the ground below and to some of those perceived mysteries. the ability to safely and correctly not cast a shadow over the shooter’s the rear and either side of the target shoulder or firearms whilst in use. being engaged. That puff of dust is After announcing the score to the not necessarily a missed target but OFF THE WALL shooter, clear the range, and an- often a fragment of the projectile as nounce the score to the Scorekeeper. it sheers after hitting the edge of the Gun Carts It is always useful to show the timer target then the ground. There is no reading to the Scorekeeper to ensure easy way to determine this except to Suited for the Rowdiest there is no misunderstanding the say, assess the impact point in rela- time called. tion to the target and then assess Cowboys & Cowgirls Lastly poll the spotters for miss- where the firearm would have to be es and procedural penalties and pointed to directly hit that ground 224 N. Howard St. Greentown, Indiana 46936 announce the results clearly to both point. In many instances the fire- the shooter and Scorekeeper. There arm would have to be pointed in a Tel: (765) 628-2050 it is in a nutshell; simple and easy, vastly different direction than at the really. Did I say easy? Yes I did. The particular target. Lastly, of course, if Fax: (765) 628-1899 TO task can be made easy, but only if you are simply not sure, give the the TO shares the role during the benefit of the doubt to the shooter. “The Ultimate Gun Cart for C.A.S.” match with other competent TOs. In Now, that raises another issue. Now a SASS short, don’t hog the timer because Exactly what does benefit of the Affiliated you are the posse leader or you think doubt to the shooter mean? It means Merchant you are the only competent TO on if you are not sure of a hit or miss, the posse. Share the task, and you then the shooter is given the shot as Gunther Cartwright are being fair not only to yourself but a hit. What it does not mean is you SASS Life Member #20136 the shooters as well. confer with the other spotters or Now as I stated earlier, the TO alter your miss and procedural assigns the three spotters needed to count to agree with them. To do so 7 Cart styles ensure the shooter receives fair adju- is not only unfair to the shooter, but dication on misses and procedurals. it is in reality unfair to every shoot- 3 Species of wood This task requires a great deal of er in the match. concentration and the use of not just The question sometimes arises 7 Wheel options the ears, but the eyes as well. Next as to how to adjudicate the miss time you watch a referee at a ball count when three spotters do not 2 Wagons game, observe how he focuses and agree on the number of misses. watches intently as the ball is Firstly let us assume the count is 2, 2 New Sheriffs Rack pitched so as to assess correctly 2, 1. In this instance the call would what the pitcher and batter are be two misses. That is, majority rule, E-mail: [email protected] doing. As a spotter you only need to or two out of three break the tie. www.guncarts.com Tornado Ali ensure the correct targets are being Another more difficult situation is engaged to assess procedurals; how- (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 43 RANGE OFFICERS ROUNDUP . . . (Continued from previous page) edge hits. Rule #3, be independent where the spotters arrive at a 3, 2, 1 in your judgment. count. The solution, however, is still It is always wise to change spot- a simple one. The shooter in this ters regularly to avoid fatigue. instance is accorded two misses. The Additionally, it is always a good idea score recorded I would then be to avoid spotting for family mem- changing my spotters immediately bers. What about spotting for those as obviously not enough attention is buddies of ours? Friendships are being paid to the task at hand. This friendships, but on the firing line may be for a number of reasons, but there is an obligation to every shoot- most often it is simply due to weari- er in the match, not just our buddies, ness after spotting for lengthy peri- to ensure we make fair calls. If there ods of time during a match. is any uneasiness about spotting for Tie Breakers and the last case our buddies, then hand over the role Average Call have absolutely noth- to someone else rather than compro- ing whatsoever to do with benefit of mise that friendship. the doubt to the shooter. Someone I trust the foregoing dispels any said in one of my classes recently the myths and mysteries about Timer shooter in the last scenario where Operators and Spotters, but for fur- the average call was used should ther information consult the SASS RO have received only one miss. When Course materials and the Handbook. questioned further the answer was In conclusion, I’ll share a couple benefit of doubt to the shooter. This is of principles I have found useful not correct and should never be over the years. These are to always interpreted as such. keep in mind the “Spirit of The There are three simple rules for Game” as meaning good sportsman- Spotters that are not in any way dif- ship, and to read the rules as they ficult to follow. Rule #1, use the were intended, rather than to try eyes, ears, and concentrate on the and place some obtuse interpreta- target engagement. Rule #2, tion on them that simply does not observe the area around targets in exist. I hope these principles may be an effort to identify target nicks and useful to you as well.

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THE MAKING OF CAT BALLOU’S tenings, final hem tweaking, etc. The needed for the evening bodice. Family Reunion was a hectic affair In December at the Riviera Hotel FASHION PLATE 1886 AMETHYST GOWN . . . for Mad Mountain Mike and me, with in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mike and I (Continued from page 33) ued my work on the skirt and drape as nine performance programs sched- once again presented a fashion show, Wheels, teaching the SASS ladies well, making adjustments as marked uled in four days. This only allowed using some of the same outfits as how to make a hat from the buckram in the first fitting. I also began the the evening hours for me to do any seen in Gatlinburg, and including up. I love Rita’s hats. No two are process of drafting, cutting, prepping, finishing to Cat’s gown, but the dress many new ones. Cat modeled her ever alike, she hand-stitches the and hand-sewing all the velvet was completed in time for her to wear Amethyst day outfit again, and entire piece, and always incorporates appliqués. As many of you know, vel- in her glory at the Fashion Show on returned at the finale of the program vintage trims and feathers to make vet must be handled carefully to pre- Saturday, resplendent with her new to show off her new evening look, the finished piece look authentic. Cat vent permanent crunching and creas- matching hat. She was the Queen of complete with matching hairpiece, and Rita discussed hat styles and es, but the final result was glorious! the show, as she should be! once again designed and created by fabric selections, and Cat left the Finally, in August, a few days You might think this was the end Rita. Project successfully complet- event satisfied Rita would design her before the “big show,” I met with Cat of the story, but not so! The SASS ed—she was stunning! a masterpiece. in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for the sec- Convention in Vegas was coming, and I can’t tell you what a pleasure it Onward and upward … Now I ond fitting. In the hotel room, we we decided to design a second bodice was to work on this project with Cat. could move on to cutting and sewing once again layered on all the pieces for Cat to wear for evening events, Every hour of research and hand- the bodice. The bodice was fully lined and parts, and I made final notes and one that had an open neck and short stitching was worth it to see the fin- and had boning on the seams. I contin- adjustments as to hook and eye fas- sleeves for comfort at the Yesteryear ished result. Cat wears every outfit so Ball. Back to the design board! elegantly, and I am honored to have In October, Mike traveled to the opportunity to create gowns wor- Founder’s Ranch in Edgewood, New thy of her. Each outfit she commis- Mexico to see the new property and sions from me is an adventure, and I lend a hand as needed. While there, sincerely thank her for the privilege. he delivered Cat’s new custom-made Permission to reprint fashion plate corset, as she had worn one of my illustration kindly granted by “loaners” for the Gatlinburg event, Dover Publications - while I worked on her own. Mike also La Mode Illustree – Fashion Plates re-checked Cat’s original muslin in Full Color bodice over the new corset, to take Edited by Florence Leniston into account the lower neckline and Published by Dover Publications other adaptations that would be GIVE TO THE SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! Page 44 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

CALIFORNIA’S OWN COUNT By California Count, SASS #64110

ount” Agoston Haraszthy was were both going to seems an unknown man borrowed a “Cthe kind of person who would jail. The duel came rowboat on the Point Loma side of have to have been invented if he off on schedule. Bean San Diego Bay. Having rowed hadn’t actually lived. shot the horse out across the bay, the man abandoned Founder of Sauk City, Wis- from under the young the boat and hied himself away to consin, a cashiered guards officer Frenchman1 – why Mexico, the border being only six- under the reign of Francis I, journalist Horace teen miles away. Upon receiving Hapsburg Emperor, a companion of Bell never mentioned the report of the theft, Sheriff/ Thomas Sutherland over the Santa his name I’ll never Marshal Haraszthy duly set out to Fe and Gila River Trails, the first know – then for good apprehend the culprit. His juris- sheriff of San Diego County, (which measure shot the diction, of course, ended at the at the time included what are today Frenchman, too, al- Mexican border, and besides, he San Bernardino, Riverside, Impe- beit not fatally. Ha- had to go to testify at a trial in rial, and Orange Counties,) first raszthy decided Bean Elsinore. So he left word for the marshal of the city of San Diego, an broke the law and Mexican rurales he wanted this accomplished concert pianist, the arrested and incar- man, and the man was somewhere county’s first state representative cerated him in the in Mexico. Then he returned to San in Sacramento, director of the US then only jailhouse in Diego, provisioned himself for his mint in San Francisco, California’s California. As Bell journey to Elsinore, and left2. In a first Wine Commissioner, and now tells the story, Bean’s few days’ time some Mexican the acknowledged “Father of Cali- many Mexican girl- rurales showed up in San Diego fornia’s Viticulture” who built the friends practically with the wanted man in tow. Not still existing Buena Vista Winery ... trod on one another’s finding the sheriff in town, they his life was so full of incredible inci- heels to bring succor hanged the man on a tree standing dents it would take more room to to the poor, benighted in front of the sheriffs office and tell than is available here. prisoner. During one pinned a note on the corpse’s chest, “Count” Haraszthy was known lovely moonless night saying in effect, “Here’s the man to stretch the truth more than a lit- Bean dug out through you wanted, sorry you were gone, tle, (he advertised widely he was a the walls of the jail- we couldn’t wait. Adios!” It is said real Old World count, whereas he as “The Law West of the Pecos.” house, presumably with tools smug- the hanged man’s ghost haunts the sprung from a stock of small, unti- It seems that Bean and a young gled into him by the intrepid senori- Whaley house, which was erected tled nobility, but what is known of Frenchman had a long-standing tas. His horse stood tied, fully sad- on the site where the sheriff’s office him as fact is fantastic enough. rivalry about the many vivacious dled and provisioned for a long jour- then stood. In 1851 he won the contract senoritas, which eventually led to a ney, not two blocks away. Years While my interest mainly cen- from the city council of San Diego challenge and a formal duel. Since later he surfaced as the famous ters on the scant few years of to build the county’s first jail. After both prided themselves on their “Judge” Bean, even though he had Harszthy’s law enforcement career, some delays and budget overruns, horsemanship and their prowess no legal training, and tradition has it is worth noting his further it was completed. Of adobe and with the pistol, the duel was to be it that for lacking a Bible, he swore- accomplishments. In 1852 he pur- cobblestones, it appeared to be a fought on horseback on San Diego’s in his witnesses with their hands chased 50.5 acres near San sturdy structure. main plaza with much of the citi- placed on an almanac. Francisco and founded the Buena One of the first prisoners was a zenry in attendance. Sheriff San Diego’s first haunted house Vista Winery, which is today a his- brash, young Kentuckian named Haraszthy warned them if any can thank its existence to torical landmark. He was Director Roy Bean who later acquired fame bystanders were to get hurt they Haraszthy, although not directly. It (Continued on next page)

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humidity, length of growing sea- famous zinfandel wine at the origi- son, etc. that he was searching for. nal Buena Vista Winery just as He tirelessly interviewed natives Haraszthy and his friends tested and went on long horseback rides the first vintage in 1865. to try to find the ideal location for 1 According to San Diego’s Herald the ideal vineyard. (April 17, 1852) Bean’s victim On July 6th, 1869 his horse was not a Frenchman, but a came back to his Nicaraguan finca3 Scotsman named John Collins. with an empty saddle. Extensive 2 It may have been Vallejo, the loca- searches failed to discover the body. tion is unclear. Thus lived California’s own 3 Central American Spanish mean- count, and thus did he exit the ing estate. pages of history. His heritage, how- Brian McGinty, Haraszthy’s ever, will live as long as there is grandson, has written a fair biogra- wine produced in California. His phy of his grandfather. While mis- sculpture today stands in Sonoma, takes (re: Haraszthy’s Hungarian and the inscription proclaims him past/origin) abound, the record of the “Father of California’s his American life and activities is Viticulture.” Visitors can taste his probably much more accurate.

(Continued from previous page) never reimbursed him.) of the US Mint in San Francisco In 1866 he went broke due to between 1857 and 1860. He was unwise investments. (Confederate indicted for embezzling over bonds??) Two years later he moved Cochise Leather $150,000 worth of gold, but the US his family to Nicaragua in search Circuit Court pronounced the of newer business opportunities. Reproductions from the Frontier West Era indictment null prosse. The in- He managed to secure a large con- vestors also pressed a civil suit cession for the development of against him, but the courts found tropical lumber industries. But in him not liable. Between 1860 and spite of this, he never gave up his 1863 he traveled in Europe as the first love, that of producing first state’s Wine Commissioner, return- class wines in America. He espe- ing with over 140,000 grapevine cially wanted to duplicate the cuttings, among them the now Tokay wines of his native Hungary, famous Zinfandel and Tokay. (The which it seems, could not satisfac- cuttings were purchased with his torily be grown anywhere else. It private funds for which the state was a combination of volcanic soil,

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SHOOTOUT IN OLD MAGDALENA SASS’s New Mexico Mounted State Championship By Sierrita Slim, SASS #4054

agdalena, NM – West from from down Silver City way to be the MSocorro, Route 60 goes uphill Match Director. He and his bride, for 2,000 feet in less than 30 miles to Mary Lee Sloshed, made a couple of reach further into the Old West and trips to the ranch for planning and Magdalena. The nearby mining town organizing ahead of time to be sure didn’t have enough flat land for everything would be ready for the big hotels, saloons, and such, so match. This would help the Trail Magdalena was founded on the clos- Drivers satisfy two things; the est piece of level ground. We know requirement to hold a mounted what mining towns and saloons were match at each state championship like, and you can imagine the type of and also their own desire to be history Magdalena has seen. From involved in Mounted Shooting! there you continue about two miles to Horses are a natural part of the land- Rancho Magdalena, host of the scape in New Mexico, and Rancho Magdalena Trail Drivers and the Magdalena has been around since 2006 SASS State Championship. the mid-1800s. Used to be they’d Since the Trail Drivers have no ship a couple of hundred head of cat- active Mounted Shooters in their tle from this ranch each year back in ranks, they recruited Captain Eli the old days. Yes siree, cowboys on

SASS New Mexico State Mounted Shooting Champions, father and daughter, Sierrita Slim and Morning Dove. Congratulations!

horses are natural around here! Range Rider’s President, Nuevo Heading south on the ranch road, Mike, Captain Eli set up some chal- the ranch house comes into view and lenging courses of fire that kept all taking the left fork as directed by the the competitors smiling as they sign, you head right toward the burned powder that day. With arena. Now the arena isn’t really an Juniors, Men’s Division 1, Senior arena, remember this is an old cattle Ladies and Ladies Division 2, as ranch. Not much use for an arena well as Pioneer Carts represented, around here, but they sure have a we shot a challenging match and nice big cattle pen - built sturdy to saw CLOSE competition. The top hold cattle, a lot of cattle. No corners three shooters finished within three either, so you can keep them moving seconds of each other when the dust when separating and penning them settled! That’s CLOSE in anybody’s for weaning, branding, and the like! book!!! With the small number of Morning Dove and I work cattle on a shooters we had, everyone pitched friend’s ranch all the time, the FLY- in and set balloons from horseback. ING H down Mescalero way. We’re Great training for the horses and right at home in pens like this, and great competition for us riders! with no pre-arranged stages to Match day started out for some choose from, we experienced one of with a trip to vendor’s town for the most fun aspects of SASS breakfast. Hot cakes and burritos Mounted Shooting - variety! warmed us in the early morning sun- With assistance from the Buffalo (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 47

(Continued from previous page) add up the numbers of that year you come up light, nourishing and energizing us for the with the number of studs on the prizes! Boy events that lay ahead! Once the sun rose a they’re pretty! Morning Dove won the Junior mite higher, final preparations and the riders’ slide, Cinammon Lucy the Ladie’s Division 2, meeting were finished. Then the competition Mary Lee the Senior Ladies, Nuevo Mike the started with the Pledge of Allegiance to Old Pioneer Cart prize, and with Rio Paolini, Ted Glory, our beloved nation’s flag. We started E. Lee, and Captain Eli pushing him forward, out having to shoot a couple of gates before Sierrita Slim had his first official win in a the left-sweeping run-down that fed us into field of four Men’s Division 1 riders! Most of the exit timer! Fast and furious were we, and us thought there was one buckle up for grabs stage one was a great opener for us all. With at the beginning of the day for the overall win- rugged mountains as a back drop, we blasted ner, but SASS donated two buckles. Morning away in our frontier period outfits, looking Dove, SASS #7889 won the Ladies New like the cowpokes who rode the ranch before Mexico Championship buckle as well as brag- us. We each saw some misses, and there were ging rights as the Overall Champion! even a few procedurals to influence the scores. Keeping it in the family, Men’s Division 1 of Rancho Magdalena has plans to make his ranch a first As the day continued, many of us were trying Champion, Sierrita Slim, SASS #4054, took rate Mounted Shooting facility to match the “Old to keep loose track of likely leaders for the home the Men’s State Championship buckle. Magdalena” town where the action match is held. We can buckle, but it turned out so close we really Cinammon Lucy was heard to exclaim, “How hardly wait for the MRO class just so we can get back to didn’t know until the horses were stripped of cool is that! Father and daughter winning the Magdalena. their tack, watered, and fed! two buckles!” Well now I can tell you just how We thank the Magdalena Trail Drivers for arranging a Captain Eli made some wonderful, histor- cool that is … it’s COOOL!. Mounted State Championship, Captain Eli for coming in as ically designed scarf slides as awards for win- With spectators watching and some of the an out of town Match Director (no easy feat), and Rancho ners of each Division - silver with a brass local Action Shooters interested in SASS Magdalena for the host location. We also surely look for- horse head and 13 brass studs decorating the Mounted Shooting, a Mounted Range Officer ward with great anticipation to the likelihood of an active perimeter. You see New Mexico didn’t become level 1 class is being arranged for January SASS Mounted Shooting club in Magdalena, the heart of one of the United States until 1912, and if you right there at Rancho Magdalena! Major Lee, cowboy country! Page 48 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

BRR MOUNTED … OUR LAST RIDE FOR 2006 By Sierrita “Slim,” SASS #4054 SASS Regulator & Territorial Governor

Sierrita Slim, SASS #4054

ounders Ranch, NM – Dateline FOctober 28th, 2006, or was it 1886? Sometimes I lose track! Either way it surely was a wonderful day! First thing in the morning we pulled into Founders Ranch with the sun shining, the breeze blowing, and the temperature a tad on the brisk side, to say the least! Nuevo Mike, Cinnamon Lucy, Morning Dove, and I began preparing the arena. While setting cones and balloons we won- The line-up and breaking to gunfire!

Riders meeting before the Pledge Of Allegiance to our flag. In the foreground are Ted E. Lee (l) and Rio Paolini of crazyhorsewest.com (r). In the background are Morning Dove and Sierrita Slim.

dered who would be the next to A baker’s dozen of new mounted arrive. Three mainstays for the riders and their horses, mostly unfa- Buffalo Range Riders Mounted miliar with gunfire, Nuevo Mike had began the flow of horse trailers. his task set out before him. Actually, Kaliente Kay was back from her set out in chairs – along with a table pregnancy and ready to ride ... bearing different types of pistols and Buckskin Doc (her husband), Mac leather gear to show everyone some The Knife (their amigo), and they of the options open to them. Mike kept coming! We had 13 new diplomatically and objectively Mounted Shooters in need of a clinic, explained the different drawbacks and Nuevo Mike was the teacher and good points of the types of equip- extraordinaire! (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 49

Cinnamon Lucy runs the course! that day, champion of the last month- Nuevo Mike in the “classroom.” ly mounted match at Founders Ranch (Continued from previous page) in line to run the pattern … the cow- for 2006. ment before them. Stuttering Wayne, boy who fired the last Mounted With tired smiles and sore mus- Badlands Bob, and Sassy Susan were Shooting blank at Founders Ranch cles, we all went about our chores, all in store for their first match after for 2006 was none other than yours putting away equipment and prepar- school let out! After the “classroom” truly … Sierrita Slim! And as is usu- ing the horses for an uneventful trip portion was over, everyone new to our ally the case, Slim didn’t waste his home. Yessiree … we had a great game walked out into the arena and shot! One more balloon bit the dust!!! year of Mounted Shooting at fired their first blanks at balloons to Once all the adding was finished, Founders Ranch. As wonderful as get the feel for the pistols and ammu- the first six places were filled like this year has been, we are looking nition that is destined to be a major this: Kaliente Kay in sixth place, Rio forward to an even better year dur- part in the rest of their lives! Paolini riding Rio (the horse) was 5th ing 1887 … oops … 2007! Rumor has Then came time for the horses … overall. In fourth place was our it we’ll be closer to town next year … saddled and ready everyone mounted Secretary/Treasurer, Cinnamon Lucy, closer to shopping and within sight up and rode the arena for a while to while third place was captured by a of most of the Action Shooters and warm up their trusty steeds. Most of B.O.L.D. member, hard riding, vendors! YEE HAW! We sure do them discussing guns, gear, and hors- straight shooting Sierrita “Slim,”who love this sport! Come join us next es with new friends, veteran Buffalo is sworn to never turn tail to danger! year to watch or ride with us, you’ll Range Rider riders Rio Paolini Mac The Knife was second overall, have fun either way. Hasta luego (owner of crazyhorsewest .com), Ted and Buckskin Doc ruled the arena amigos. See you next year! E. Lee, Chili Cowboy, and the rest of us mentioned above. Warming up the horses we also warmed up to each other, making new friends and exchanging ideas. Using the herd method, we lined up at one end of the arena, side by side. New shooting horses between experienced and calm ones. Nuevo Mike approached from the far side of the arena, firing his pistol in the air. As the new horses started to get excited they could only see the calm horses next to them, and they settled right down. Mostly it worked, but a few of the horses wil,l need another session. All in all a good start in a truly exciting sport! Next was a short break while Nuevo Mike set up the first stage’s course of fire! We all set balloons from horseback, a wonderful tool to get horses used to balloons. The first challenging stage was won by Buckskin Doc on Pronto, who he shared with Kaliente Kay! Mac The Knife was a close second and that sequence was repeated with the sec- ond stage! But the third stage had a different ending. When Mac isn’t pressing Doc from a very near second place, he runs out in front of his pard. That’s what happened in the last stage to be run for the year. Mac The Knife won the stage on his steady horse, “Dixie,” and was followed by Buckskin Doc … is this a sign of things to come? Time will tell, and we’ll have to wait until February or maybe even March to find out! Last Page 50 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY LITTLE KNOWN FAMOUS PEOPLE 1850’s WAY OUT WEST – By Joe Fasthorse Harrill, SASS #48769 Joe Fasthorse Harrill, JJaannuuaarryy SASS #48769 AKIMA CANUTT was a created the first “Horse Transfer,” Yrenowned Hollywood stunt man when a rider leaps from a running By Ellsworth T. Kincaid, and director. Canutt started as a horse to a moving vehicle. In 1943, Life/Regulator #6037 rodeo bronc rider at age 17 and he decided to apply his energies to became a World Champion Rodeo directing crews Rider. Canutt be- responsible for gan working in filming stunts and 3 Jan 1850 Texas Ranger Jack Hays resigns from his post as the Indian films as a stunt other action agent for the Gila River region after a long trip into Apache man and bit player sequels that country. in 1924, and in did not re- 6 Jan 1850 Henry “Heck” Andrew Thomas, a future “Three Guardsmen,” 1927 starred in a quire the par- is born in Oxford, Georgia. silent western mo- ticipation of 24 Jan 1851 The Mariposa Battalion, consisting of 204 mounted men, is vie called “The Iron the film’s main mustered in by the state of California to assist in fighting the Rider.” Canutt con- characters. Yosemite Indians. tinued in western Canutt was in- 25 Jan 1851 Texas Ranger Lt. Andrew Walker and Ford’s Old Company movies, playing out- ducted into the engage Comanches at Arroyo Gato. laws and doubling Rodeo Historical 16 Jan 1855 After a three-day chase, 1st Dragoons overtake and rout a for western stars, staging Society Hall of band of Apache raiders using sabers since the soldiers hands and performing stunts. Canutt Fame in 1975. were too cold to operate firearms. 23 Jan 1855 Moses Browning is born in Ogden, Utah. 8 Jan 1857 Fourteen camels, out of a total of 24 that traveled to Fort Tejon, California from Fort Defiance, Texas under orders from Jefferson Davis, U.S. Secretary of War, arrive in Los Angeles. J.B. Hickok Mercantile 27 Jan 1857 Los Angeles Sheriff James Barton and three of his posse are ambushed and murdered by the Juan Flores-Pancho Daniel gang. Eventually, two members of the gang are shot dead, Prescott, Arizona eleven lynched, and one legally hanged. 29 Jan 1857 George Custer accepts his appointment to West Point. His Home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo mother drops the thought of him becoming a minister. 26 Jan 1859 John J. Baxter, settler of Baxter Springs in 1855, the 1st cat- tle town in Kansas, just north of the Oklahoma border, is shot Complete Cowboy Outfitter. to death in a claims dispute near his cabin. All major brands of 1880’s style clothing. q q Custom-made dresses in stock. Rodeo wear. www.sweetshooter.com Antique and new cowboy guns. Leather, western collectibles and decor.

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COWBOY PRINCESS e e Life With My Parents, HOMBRECITO’S WAR Roy Rogers and Dale Evans BY MICHAEL FARMER Reviewed by Tyrel Sackett, SASS #506 By Cheryl Rogers-Barnett & Frank Thompson Book Review by Nasty Newt, SASS #7365 met Michael Farmer last June in ICody, Wyoming where both of us oy Rogers and Dale Evans lived were attending the annual Western Rprivileged lives in many ways, Writers of America conference. but most of their fans know they Michael was not a member but had also endured more than their share been invited to the meeting because of heartbreak, including the loss of his first western novel, Hombrecito’s three children. Cheryl Rogers-Bar- War, was a finalist for the Spur Award. nett is Roy’s first child, and her goal This award is bestowed upon the in this book is to put the happiness author that produces the best western and sadness in context, and set the of the year by an author writing his or record straight on some things we’ve her first western novel. It is an honor all probably wondered about— to even be in the running. including the burning question, Michael and I sat at the same con- “Just how many Triggers were ference table and got to know each there, anyway?” other fairly fast. In no time, we sized Cheryl was adopted as an infant each other up as fellow Southerners, by Roy and his wife Arline, whom she and it turned out, we were both SASS calls “Mommy Arline” because even her to conceive another child. But members to boot. We also discovered We wondered such things as though she has fond memories of Roy and Arline wanted a baby, and we shared a deep interest in the histo- what went through the minds of Arline, the woman she grew up call- while Roy was in Dallas promoting a ry of the southwest’s Apacheria, more white men that in their youth ing Mom is Dale Evans. After sever- movie, he visited a foundling home specifically the years spanning the chased Apache warriors on al miscarriages, the doctors told Roy and saw Cheryl. He liked to tell the Geronimo campaigns to the mid 1930’s. (Continued on page 63) and Arline it would be dangerous for (Continued on page 60)

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EMF’S MODEL 1892 WINCHESTER 24" .44-40 RIFLE By Tuolumne Lawman, SASS# 6127

nent. Continuing west with his improved 1866 model (which finally carried his name), early settlers started carving out the wilderness with these rifles. Winchester later upgraded the line with the steel framed 1873 in the more powerful .44-40, .38-40, and .32-20 WCF car- Tuolumne Lawman, tridges. Using the same basic SASS #6127 action, Winchester continued on with the larger frame 1876 used to be an “1860 Henry – “Centennial Model” in more power- EMF’s 1892 Winchester .44-40 rifle with 24” barrel. I1866/1873 Winchester” snob. I really believed the “guns that won Marlins. Instead of the 180 or 200 the west” were not, in fact, the 1892 grain bullet at 1250 FPS, you would Winchester rifles or Colt Single get about 1700 to 1800 FPS! Using Action Army revolvers as the B- these “high velocity” rounds in any Westerns would have had us believe. 1873, however, would have blown the I felt, rather, it was those early rifle into expensive and lethal frag- Winchester repeating rifles that ments. Because of unfortunate mis- alone had won the Old West. History haps and lawsuits, these “High (like life today) is never that simple, Velocity” loads were discontinued however. Later I became aware the many years ago. Spencer rifles and carbines in .56-56 Winchester’s 1892 Carbines and .56-50 played an almost equal were originally sold with 19" barrels, role, and Sharps, Ballards, and switching to 20" barrels after about Marlins also had their impact. I serial number 250,000. Rifles were have more recently come to admit standard with 24" octagonal barrels, the 1892 Winchester (which I have though round barrels and alterna- tended to avoided as being “un-Old tive barrel lengths could be special West”) really did play an important ordered. Fancy stocks, finishes, color part in the closing of the Frontier, EMF’s Winchester 1892 has a close copy of the original Winchester case hardening, engraving, and even if it didn’t open up the West as rear sight, rather than the stamped metal one of other 1892 replicas. other options were also offered on the early Winchesters had. Since the special orders. In October 1893, 1892 did have a part in the Old West, ful blackpowder calibers like the nitrocellulose based powder around Winchester introduced a takedown EMF is now importing a full line of .40-60 and .45-75. 1890, Winchester decided to use this model of the 1892. In 1924, a ver- quality made 1892 clones that are Beginning with the 1860 Henry, action to make a scaled down 1886 sion of the 1892 was also offered as very affordable, and available in a Winchester had used their reliable for the same pistol cartridges the Model 53. It was modified to a wide range of calibers and styles. and simple toggle link action, pio- already used in their tremendously lightweight, half magazine, 22" bar- 1892 WINCHESTER HISTORY neered in the Volcanic repeating popular 1873s. The new rifle could reled hunting rifle. Not being very For many years the 1892 is the arms, in all their subsequent repeat- be loaded with the stronger smoke- popular, this model was discontin- rifle most people think of in the con- ing rifles prior to the 1880’s: the less powder rounds. This design, ued in 1932. text of Cowboys and the Old West. 1866, 1873, and 1876 Models. In the coupled with more modern steel, cre- All totaled, there were 1,004,675 That is because it was the ever-pres- 1880’s, Winchester engineers real- ated a much stronger action than the Model 1892 Winchesters manufac- ent model 1892 that was toted by the ized this action limited the size and toggle link system used by the old tured between 1892 and 1941. Over Duke and almost every other power of cartridges that could be iron framed 1873s and 1876 Models. half, more than 600,000 of these, Western hero we watched in the B- used. In 1886, they released the sen- The 1892 Winchester was a huge were in .44-40. The balance were Western movies and TV. Until 10 or sational John Browning designed success. Besides being much stron- made in the other three calibers, 15 years ago, virtually every 1886 Model in several popular cal- ger than the 1873s, they were much with .38-40 WCF being the next “Cowboy movie” made featured ibers, including the .45-70 lighter, averaging between 5-1/2 and most popular. Interestingly enough, Winchester 1892’s, even if it was tak- Government and the new .50-90 6-1/2 pounds. The 1892 was initially the 1873 Winchester that the 1892 ing place during the Civil War! It WCF. Instead of the earlier collaps- introduced in the three already pop- was supposed to replace still contin- was not until recently movies ing toggle links, the 1886 Model uti- ular 1873 calibers: .44-40 (.44 WCF), ued to be manufactured alongside switched to using more period cor- lized a pair of lateral, vertical lock- .38-40 (.38-WCF), and .32-20 (.32 the 1892 until 1923! The Winchester rect rifles like Italian made Uberti ing lugs, located on either side of a WCF). In 1895, Winchester intro- Model 1892 was finally discontinued Henry and 1866/1873 Winchester large, rectangular bolt. These hard- duced their new .25-20 (.25 WCF) in 1941 when war production took reproductions for portrayals of the ened steel lugs engaged the forged caliber in the 1892. The 1892’s were priority. Even though Winchester early West. steel frame and the bolt, traveling so strong that for a time some and Browning have done limited During, and just after, the Civil downward and releasing the bolt ammunition manufacturers market- runs of the Model 1892s since then, War Oliver Winchester’s original when the action was cycled with the ed special “High Velocity” loads of newly manufactured 1892’s have not Henry .44 rim-fire lever actions familiar lever. .38-40 and .44-40 rounds, for use been widely available since before spread westward across the conti- With the advent of “smokeless” ONLY in 1892 Winchesters and 1894 (Continued on page 61) Page 58 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

CHARLES DALY LIGHTNING AND BISLEY REVOLVERS Two More Outstanding Revolvers are Added to Their Product Line By Nubbins Colt, SASS Life #7802

counting what I found to be a tad too much wood where the stocks meet the frames, but nothing to be shocked about. Actually, the right Nubbins Colt, side grip of the Bisley was perfectly SASS Life #7802 matched to the frame. It is that smooth perfection that makes the extra wood on its mate, and similar Out of the Box imperfections on the Lighting, a lit- ith great anticipation, I await- tle more obvious. Again, not any- Wed the arrival of Charles Daly’s thing I would seriously gripe about, newest guns, a Colt Lightning repli- but for the perfectionists amongst ca (single action, of course) and a us, I must mention it. Colt Bisley replica. Essentially, they One more thing, and this the per- appear to be basically similar guns fectionists will really like—while the on the Charles Daly SAA replica importer’s markings remain “invisi- frame, and I was delighted beyond ble” on the bottom of the barrel, the The Charles Daly Bisley was large and awkward for my hand … however it was the most accurate at distance. frame much tighter than the two new because I am ham-handed enough to guns but, again, this is not a major have accidental discharges while issue (to me, anyway), so it is not any aiming guns with very light triggers kind of significant drawback on the and, indeed, it has happened when I new models. If someone thinks it is, shot the Classic both at the range a little judicious wood sanding will and at matches. To be sure, they are cure the matter nicely. (I should note downrange “accidental discharges” here this now becomes a three gun and it is virtually impossible to tell it comparison, even if the main thrust happened and, sometimes, they concerns only two of the guns.) result in hits. Therefore, nobody but The Lightning, of course, is a 4.5 I can actually tell what happened, inch barreled revolver with a bird’s but it is discomfiting all the same. I head grip, while the Bisley barrel is knew right off that this would not be 7.5 inches in length and has the well a problem with the heavier triggers known Bisley-style grip and ham- of the new Lightning and Bisley. On mer. In my initial “home handling” the other hand, the hammers on the of these two guns, using one hand new models were pretty heavy, and The Lightning suited my hands nicely and performed flawlessly. “Duelist”-style only, I found the in match shooting I knew this would Felt recoil was more pronounced in this smaller revolver when using heavy factory loads. bird’s-head grip and standard SAA- tire my thumb out, while there is no type hammer of the Lightning a lit- chance of that with the light ham- measure when they finally arrived. I Charles Daly trademark and caliber tle unusual, perhaps difficult, while I mered Classic. In any event, that eagerly opened the boxes and took designation are moved from the top found the entire Bisley arrangement would be determined later. them out for their initial examina- of the barrel to the left side of the somewhat unwieldy for me. I always I understand that Pietta, the tion. I was not disappointed. barrel. While visible when you look, thought my smallish hands would Italian manufacturer for Charles Charles Daly lived up to their prior they are far from apparent; you have take to the Bisley hammer and grip, Daly (imported by KBI), was made fantastic gun I reviewed previously, to deliberately look for the trade- but such is not the case. I found aware of the incredibly great actions the Classic Single Action, except mark—the deep black coloring hides myself really reaching for that ham- of the earlier models, and they delib- these were not stainless steel. With it very well if you are one of those mer, and I decided it is definitely erately set about to make the trig- superb fit and finish, they glistened purists who prefer SAA-type guns going to be more comfortable for a gers and hammers somewhat heav- with bluing I can only describe as not to blare the names of the new larger hand. As I continued my side- ier. I use the term “incredibly great” deep black, with color case frames. I manufacturers or new trademarks. by-side comparisons, I immediately because, to be honest, for those who know not what method they use for So, a brainstorm hits me—why noticed the new Lighting and Bisley prefer the lighter hammers and trig- the color casing and, while I would not drag out the stainless steel do not have the very light trigger gers, the Classic’s action is “incredi- not call the color spectacular, both Charles Daly Classic Single Action and hammer of the earlier model I bly great.” My concern was for the guns had deep, rich colored frames Revolver and see how that looks and tested. If I didn’t mention it before, rest of us, but Pietta might have that blended well with the color case feels in comparison to the two new let me note I much prefer somewhat gone a little far in the other direc- hammer and the deep black finish. ones? Well, the faux ivory stocks on stiffer triggers than the slicker’n- tion. A brief test with the range A nice start, and that’s for sure, not the stainless gun match up to its owl-snot trigger of the Classic simply (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 59 (Continued from previous page) way, I again put all of the rounds into master at Targetmaster Indoor Shoo- the bulls-eye, but they were some- ting Range in Garland, Texas, con- what more scattered. If I were firmed the Classic had a trigger pull adding points, the Classic would of around three pounds while the have won by a small margin. For trigger pull on the Lightning was Cowboy Action Shooting, I thought around 10 pounds and on the Bisley this was dead-on accurate. I then it was around five pounds or more moved on to the Lightning. And I re- with definite creep. In my estima- defined dead-on accurate. tion, for ME, and I can only speak for Shooting slowly again, and two- myself, a trigger pull of four pounds handed, I stunned myself with the is my lowest limit. The 10 pounds Lightning’s accuracy. My first five was definitely too heavy and the five rounds formed a gorgeous one-inch was okay, but could be a little less. group covering most of the center left The proof will be in the shooting and, side and X-ring of the bulls-eye. issues of triggers and hammer aside, Adjusting my aim for that to ensure at the range, fresh out of their boxes, no rounds went through the same with no cleaning or other preliminar- hole, my second group formed an ies, the guns proved to be excellent. elongated three-quarter inch group At the Range on the right-center side of the bull I commenced the indoor shooting with one flyer one-quarter inch away test with Winchester Cowboy Action but still in the bulls-eye. While factory ammunition. Completing my shooting in this manner I encoun- earlier brainstorm, I brought all tered no trigger issues, no hammer three guns to the range in order to issues, and I was simply astonished test them side-by-side. It was a very and delighted with this kind of accu- interesting demonstration. Starting racy. All three guns are definitely with the easy triggered Classic, at accurate, but the Lightning proved to five yards and shooting slowly, using be amazingly so. Now, time to shoot seven-inch targets with three-inch Duelist and see what happens. bulls-eyes, and using a standard, Shooting Duelist, and as quickly two-handed, Weaver-style stance, I as I could, I put three rounds from put ten rounds in the bulls-eye with the Classic into the bulls-eye and one flyer in the bull at 7 o’clock, and scattered two further away but still all of the others in a connecting on target. At a typical Cowboy group-string from 10 o’clock to 1 Action Shooting™ steel target that’s o’clock—essentially a two-inch five hits. I tried the same thing with group. Firing the Bisley the same the Bisley and found shooting that

gun Duelist-style was difficult; I had fault; at five yards the guns can to readjust my hand each time, but I make dime-sized groups if I do my still put two rounds in the bull (with job, I am certain of it. a little keyholing thrown in), two At this point I switched to quick- more on target, and one definite fire for five rounds with the miss. Shooting the supremely accu- Lightning, shooting “Traditional” rate Lightning found five rounds on mode, and it sung a sweet song, a target with one in the perfect, dead three-shot elongated group, call it an center of the bulls-eye (I always like inch, and my usual two flyers; still, that), but the other four, while all all five shots were in the bulls-eye. were Cowboy Action Shooting™ I am nothing if not persistent, so “hits” on target, were scattered at I switched to five shots rapid fire ten, three, five, and seven o’clock on (well, rapid for me, anyway), Duelist- the seven-inch target. I also found, style, main match style if you will. for the first time, felt recoil was The Classic performed well but I did noticeable, which I attributed to have one miss, and I scattered the shooting one-handed with factory shots. The Bisley, however, had five ammo and the bird’s-head grip. Not hits, a couple of which were together bad recoil, mind you, just noticeable. and the others scattered on target. I then switched to the same Shooting Duelist, however, I found ammunition I used for my previous that I could not easily shoot rapid test with the Classic, Lazy J’s 160- fire; I had to find the Bisley’s ham- grain, Cowboy Action Shooting™- mer every time. Then I shot the Lite loads. Again, I started two- Lightning rapid fire the same way handed, slow fire, five rounds at five and, naturally, five hits, three in the yards. The Classic had a dead center center. This gun just hums! four-shot group you could fill with a At Longer Range nickel plus a flyer only about an inch Okay, not every target in Cowboy and half away. The Bisley beat that Action Shooting™ is at five yards, so with five rounds in a somewhat I switched to 10 yards. Shooting extended single inch and a quarter Duelist again I had very interesting group. Not surprisingly, using these results. All three guns gave me light loads, the Lightning was again almost identical patterns on their superb, with a three quarter of an targets. All were what I would call inch dead center group, one round “Cowboy Action Shooting™ hits,” less than a quarter inch off that and and not a hiccup amongst them, with another about an inch away. I will the Lightning winning this little con- call all flyers like that the shooter’s (Continued on page 62) Page 60 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

COWBOY PRINCESS . . . Cheryl’s relationship with her (Continued from page 51) stepmother was rocky at times, and story she was the only baby there for a while after Roy and Dale’s that didn’t cry when he made funny marriage, she refused to live with faces and talked baby talk to her. them. Not surprisingly, she saw Instead, she reached up and grabbed Dale as a usurper and her rival, but his finger. When he got back to the over time she came to love her hotel, he called Arline and said, “I deeply and respect the role Dale found our baby.” played in the family. Despite the miscarriages and There were pros and cons to doctors’ warnings, Arline would go on being the child of Roy Rogers. Dusty to give birth to Linda Lou, and didn’t like the fact his dad was loved become pregnant again with Roy Jr. by millions of other kids, and resent- (Dusty). Both pregnancies were dif- ed having to share him. He was also ficult, and Arline, weak and worn out a rowdy noisemaker and wasn’t from taking care of one baby while allowed to spend much time on the carrying another, was in no shape to set, which added to his general handle the rambunctious Cheryl all unhappiness with the situation. But day by herself. So four-year-old Cheryl, by virtue of being older and Cheryl often got to go to work with having grown up on back lot, under- her dad, and had as her playground stood the larger than life appeal of a the movie lot at Republic Studios. movie star, and accepted that her At Republic, Cheryl became dad didn’t just belong to her and her friends with actors Ben Johnson, siblings. And speaking of pros, once Gabby Hayes, Richard Farnsworth, she had learned to ride well enough, Harry Carey, Jr., and the nice lady she was allowed to saddle up Trigger who was in the movies with her dad, and go for a ride around the family’s Dale Evans. Sometimes on the way twenty-acre Chatsworth ranch— home, Roy and Cheryl would stop at unsupervised. How’s that for a perk? the Sportsman’s Lodge and catch And speaking of that horse (or trout to take home for dinner. But horses), here’s the deal. There was Cheryl’s idyllic life was short-lived. the original Trigger, called Old In November of 1946 Arline gave Trigger by the family. There was birth to Dusty, and shortly thereafter Trigger Jr., and there was the Little developed a blood clot. Five days Horse. Trigger Jr. was a studio pub- after Dusty’s birth, Arline died, and licity stunt. The fans even partici- on New Year’s Eve, 1947, Roy Rogers pated in naming him, and he was married his co-star, Dale Evans. never kept under wraps in any way.

The Little Horse, on the other hand, including one of Roy Rogers with a was a secret. In fact, Roy Rogers moustache, which seems just wrong. never publicly admitted there was The losses of her sisters, Robin more than one Trigger because he and Debbie, her brother Sandy, her didn’t want to confuse the kids who mother, and her Mom and Dad have loved Trigger. given Cheryl Rogers-Barnett enough I readily admit I skimmed over sadness for anyone to endure. But she the parts about Cheryl’s teen angst. doesn’t think she would change any- I’ve been there and done that, both thing, even if she could. She had par- as a teenager and a parent, and will ents that millions of other kids prayed probably get to do it again as a they could have. Roy Rogers always grandparent, and that will be plenty made sure she knew he had specifical- for me, thanks. But the book is an ly chosen her to be his daughter. Like enjoyable read, and very entertain- her dad, she believes from the moment ing and informative for the most she reached up and grabbed his finger, part, with lots of photographs— it was meant to be. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 61 EMF’S MODEL 1892 WINCHESTER 24" .44-40 RIFLE . . . (Continued from page 57) time EMF also offers the 1892 in .44 World War II. Magnum in limited numbers. The 1892 Winchester really did The EMF 1892 variation I evalu- participate in the “Taming of the ated in this article is one of their rifle West!” If you think about it, there variations, with a 24" octagonal bar- were still many outlaws like Harry rel in .44-40. Somehow, shooting a Tracy, Butch Cassidy, and the non-rifle caliber (like .45 Colt) out of Sundance Kid on the “Owl Hoot a pre-1900 rifle just seems like blas- Trail” as late as 1905 or so. The phemy (unless, of course, the origi- Daltons were still plying their trade nals were unavailable rim-fire)s! in the 1890’s. The then new 1892 It was not anything like the orig- Winchesters were used in the violent inal Rossi .44-40 carbine I had when and deadly Johnson County range I started Cowboy Action Shooting™ war in 1892. Many an old time sher- in 1994! This EMF .44-40 sample iff, marshal, constable, or Texas has a very nice color case hardened Ranger packed a ‘92 in a saddle scab- receiver, crescent butt plate, ham- bard or leather boot in a Model A mer, lever, and nose cap. The case Ford horseless carriage. It was a hardening is about on a par with the favorite tool of lawmen and badmen Uberti made rifles, but not as nice as it is even on the gun. The Armi Sport on the front sight in the sight pic- alike in the lawlessness of early an Armi-Sport Spencer carbine 1892 Winchester clones sold by ture, I can hit it from 0 to 75 yards 1900’s Oklahoma Territory. (which, by the way, costs three times Taylor’s do not have a safety, though without correction. I did a session of Original specimens are not really as much as this 1892!) The bluing is they cost over twice as much as the “bounce the cans” with the EMF too hard to find since Winchester very deep and even, showing almost EMF imported Rossi. None of the 1892, and never seemed to miss out produced over 1,000,000 of them. black in the sunlight. This fully Uberti made Winchester lever guns to about 40 yards, shooting off hand. Many, however, are generally in fair octagonal 24" barreled 1892 have a safety. When will manufac- That is more than accurate enough to poor shape. Because of the Hartford has a duplicate of the orig- turers learn to keep the dang for Cowboy Action Shooting™. strength of the 1892’s action, many inal Winchester semi-buckhorn rear safeties off of Cowboy Action CONCLUSION of the really good ones were re-cham- sight, rather than the stamped rear Shooting™ rifles? It must be a I have always personally liked bered to .44 Magnum years ago. The sight commonly found on original Brazilian export requirement, as the 1892 Winchester carbine as a ones generally seen now are old Rossi 1892’s. It even has a decent others import guns from Italy with- hunting firearm. At about five+ movie guns, their bores are usually replica of the original Winchester out safeties. pounds in carbine trim, it makes a rough as a cob, suffering from too front sight. AT THE RANGE dandy brush gun for pig and deer, many rounds of “5 in 1” blackpowder The overall fit and finish on my I fired two different factory .44- especially in .44 Magnum. I am sure blanks and not enough cleaning. example is excellent. The action is 40 loadings at my ranch’s firing original 1892’s in .44-40 have killed Twenty-five years ago, the very smooth, in fact much, much range outside of Grass Valley, CA. more than their share of game in the Brazilian firm of Amadeo Rossi smoother than the average Rossi of After firing over 100 rounds from the last 114 years. I personally have began making their “Puma,” almost the past. Out of the box, my speci- EMF 1892, I had no malfunctions or some great .44 WCF hand loads an identical copy of the 1892 men did not require polishing to failures to feed. The EMF 1892 flaw- using a 200-grain JSP with IMR Winchester, in .357 magnum, .44 smooth the action out like an early lessly ate everything I fed it. As to 2400 powder to be used in MODERN magnum, and .44-40 WCF. Early .44-40 Rossi I owned did. The trigger accuracy, it was very consistent. As 1892’s and 1894 Marlins. They clock ones had a very tacky Puma head is an excellent two lbs, with no creep to overall balance and pointability, out at about 1950 FPS from a 24" embossed on the receiver. Eventu- or grit. I don’t know whether Rossi is the 24" 1892 is great. The 24" fairly barreled 1892. I guess my problem ally this ornament was deleted. doing an extra special finishing job heavy octagonal barrel is quick, but with the 1892 Winchester was that, With the advent of Cowboy Action on the rifles for EMF, but they are not “whippy” like short, light car- at least until recently, I just never Shooting™, Rossi eventually pro- really well above average. bines. I think it is very well bal- thought of the 1892 as a true “Old duced the 1892 .45 Colt, discontinu- The wood to metal fit on the EMF anced, and for me is a natural “throw West Cowboy Gun.” ing the .44-40 chambering shortly 1892 is also very good. The forearm up to the shoulder and point shoot” The EMF Hartford Model 1892 after. About eight years ago, Rossi is 100%, and the butt stock is about type rifle. is a great re-birth of the 1892 switched to a sole importer for their 99%, certainly as good as most (and LOADS USED Winchester, and it is an honest to 1892 clone, Legacy Sports Inc. (LSI). better than some) of the Winchesters 1) Black Hills .44-40 Winchester goodness cowboy shootin’ iron. I After a few years this arrangement and Marlins I have seen. The furni- 200 grain lead factory load, give the EMF 1892 rifle my “BEST apparently ceased, and Rossi made ture appears to be very dense 2) Ultramax .44-40 Winchester 200 BUY FOR THE BUCK AWARD.” 1892s were totally unavailable ex- Walnut. Rather than a modern var- grain lead factory load. For much less than half the price of cept for used ones. nish finish on the wood like Marlin With minor sight elevation ad- an imported Uberti 1873 Win- EMF 1892s and Uberti rifles have, the EMF 1892 justments, the EMF 1892 shot great chester, and just a little more than Boyd Davis at EMF decided to has an oiled type non-gloss finish right out of the box with both loads. half the price of a Marlin 1894 fill this void. He contracted Rossi like the originals. It looks like a lin- It has an excellent sight picture, and Cowboy, you can have an accurate and asked them to build an seed oil finish and is done very nice- a delightful trigger. I had no prob- and distinctive looking piece of improved and nicer version of their ly. It is one of the nicest features of lem at all keeping the groups at Cowboy firepower. Retailing in the original 1892 to be marketed under the rifle. about one inch from a casual rest at $425-$450 range, buying one of the EMF “Hartford” name. EMF has The only negative thing I can 25-30 yards. I got one group with these great 1892’s won't break the introduced the Hartford 1892 line in find on the EMF/Rossi 1892 is the Black Hills that was one ragged hole! bank. It will, however, take care of .357, .44-40, and .45 Colt. They have unnecessary newly added safety. These groups were obtained using any “Ruffians and Villains” you run carbines with 20 inch barrels, and Unlike Winchester’s tang safety they the factory supplied semi-buckhorn into at the match. If an 1892 was rifles with full octagonal barrels in added to their limited production rear sight, not a tang sight. good enough to use chasing Butch both 20" and 24" lengths. They also 1892’s, Rossi mounted their safety on Off-hand shooting, the EMF Cassidy or the Daltons, I guess it is offer a choice of finishes: blued finish top of the bolt. This is good for those 1892 performed equally well. I good enough for me! I had original- (with a choice of either blue or color want to mount a tang sight on the sighted it in with my “pop can” sight ly planned on returning the EMF case hardened receivers), and all rifle. The safety is a flat disk with picture. That is, 1 to 1-1/2 inches author sample 1892 after I wrote the stainless steel models. (The .44-40, two wings on it at a 90-degree angle above point of aim at 25 yards. It article, but I grew kind of fond of it. however, is available only blued with from each other. When in the fire will be about 2" high at 50 yards, 1" I eventually decided I may add it to the case hardened receiver.) Most position, a red “F” is showing. When high at 75 yards, and about 1" low at my battery, right along with my variations and calibers are generally on safe, a green “S” is exposed. It is 100 yards. I call it a “pop can” sight 1860 Henry .44-40 and .56-50 Armi- in stock and available. From time to not a bad system, but I question why picture, because if I set the pop can Sport 1865 Spencer. Page 62 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

the hammer a time or two and I had Cowboy Action Shooting™ shooter’s to cycle the cylinder around to catch dream gun” and, as far as I am con- the rounds I missed. My thumb was cerned, the Lightning will run with it a trifle tired, too. Easily fixed; right every day, and maybe outshoot it, Goatneck? Had I been shooting two- given matching actions and/or in the handed I expect hammer trouble hands of someone who is a better would be far less of a problem. shooter than I am. I must reiterate Remember, I am a regular Ruger as well—these guns are all mid- shooter, and these guns are just dif- range in price compared too much of ferent for me! However, I did get the the SAA replica market and are sure hang of it, and I did clean two stages to be popular with Cowboy Action so there is no doubt in my mind the Shooters. I know I’ll find them in my Lightning is a superb main match hands at matches again; there is no gun, and I can recommend it highly doubt about it! for such use. I called the Classic “a © 2006

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CHARLES DALY LIGHTNING AND BISLEY REVOLVERS . . . (Continued from page 59) me, and I can easily see it as a long- test by having four out of five shots range side match gun but, in my in the bulls-eye compared to three in opinion, its size and weight make it a the bull for the other two guns. At gun for larger hands than mine for this point I’m getting really enam- main match. I know shooters who ored of this Lightning. love Bisley-style guns so I am certain How about 15 yards? Back to the Charles Daly Bisley will earn a Weaver stance, slow fire, just to see well deserved following. the results. The Bisley’s long barrel At the match I showed the carried the day here; three rounds in Lightning to Goatneck Clem, cur- the bulls-eye, the others still Cowboy rent Texas State Champion/49er Action Shooting™ hits on target, Category and a known SAA expert. while the Lightning and the Classic His earlier evaluation of the Classic paralleled each other in pattern and was extremely good, and I wanted one less than the Bisley in the bull. him to look at the Lightning. Better eyes and steadier hands Goatneck knows these types of guns would probably do better with all inside and out, and his reaction to these guns. the Lightning was much the same as How about 25 yards? I switched his reaction to the Classic; he was to fifteen-inch targets, just so I could clearly impressed with the revolver’s see what I was aiming at. The Bisley perfect timing and said so. carried the day here, too, with all of Moreover, he noted with a gleam in its hits in or near the center bull his eye, he could sure slick that while the Classic and Lightning action up if I want him to! Clearly, were all on target and, therefore, Pietta/Charles Daly has maintained “hits,” but widely scattered. At this their high quality in all of their new distance I observed some keyholing SAA replica guns. from the Bisley, but it is still the long Conclusion distance champ here. Well, again, I would like to be At a Match able to tell you I cleaned the match One more test—I took the with the Lightning, but I failed to Classic and the Lightning to a regu- accomplish that. While I had no lar monthly match at the Lone Star trouble with the trigger, and of Frontier Shooting Club. I knew the course the light loads meant no Bisley was a slow fire gun only for recoil, I did have some trouble with January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 63 GIVE TO THE SASS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (A non-profit, tax-deductable charity) MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

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HOMBRECITO’S WAR dered, but his eight-year-old son, BY MICHAEL FARMER . . . Henry, survives and is saved from freezing to death by Yellow Boy, a (Continued from page 51) bronco Apache. (The Apache warrior horseback and then in their seven- is fictional, but his character is ties, rode to town at forty miles an solidly based on the existence of hour in a Ford pickup. Or if you had bronco Apaches existing in the been a teenage warrior running with Sierra Madres long into the twenti- Geronimo and Nana, what it was like eth century—see Apache Diaries by as an old man on the reservation to Goodwin.) hear of the Atom Bomb. I don’t know how good a shooter The boundary between the Old Michael is, but he is a master with West and the atomic age was bridged the metaphor and paints his scenes by thousands of such people that with picturesque detail as well as lived in both worlds in a single life- historical accuracy. Hombrecito’s time. Hombrecito’s War is a story of War is an epic tale, more like such a life. It begins and ends in Lonesome Dove than a Louis 1951, but the heart of the tale occurs L’Amour novel. It helps to know a between 1896 and 1903. During this little Spanish, too. Espanol isn’t period the New Mexico Territory was necessary, but Farmer sprinkles barely tamed, and various types of some throughout the story to spice it criminal acts were rampant. up and give it an authentic ring. Michael Farmer builds his fictional I was especially impressed with novel upon the historical facts that the long awaited chapter entitled surround one of the most infamous “Ambush.” My chest was pounding crimes, the mysterious disappear- as fourteen-year-old Henry Foun- ance of Albert Fountain and his tain looked down the barrel of his eight-year-old son, Henry. big Sharps rifle and carefully pulled It was, even at the turn of the the set-trigger. If a story can get my century, a time of cattle rustlers, cat- heart going, I brand it a darn good tle barons, bronco Apaches, and one! (Michael’s novel has virtually hired assassins. What led up to the no swearing in it … or sex … neither apparent murders of the Fountains will be missed) So this fall or winter, in 1896 is a matter of record the build yourself a fire, sit back, and author smoothly weaves into each enjoy another SASS western. As chapter. But no one knows what you all know, many of our organiza- really happened on that cold day in tion can do more than shoot, and the February near White Sands, New books being written by SASS Mexico, and this is where Farmer’s authors are well worth the read. fertile imagination takes over. Congratulations, Michael on a great Albert Fountain is indeed mur- first western novel. Page 64 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

e e DIAMOND GEORGE, SASS #11003 May 9,1938 – May 19, 2006 SMEDLEY BUTLER, By Members of the Palmetto Posse SASS# 17520L TG Columbia, SC – Diamond George, 10/20/1944 - 9/30/2006 aka George Courtney Wessinger, left us May 19, 2006 after complications By B. L. Justice, SASS #10658 from a stroke. We are all saddened by his passing and the sudden loss of Chino, CA – Our friend, mentor, a friend and fellow member of the and Territorial Governor, Smedley Palmetto Posse. Diamond George Butler, SASS Life #17520, passed was one of the founding members of to the eternal posse. Each member the posse. of the Burro Canyon Gunslingers Born in Forest City, North and the whole Cowboy Action Carolina, his roots were grounded in Shooting™ family knew of the land around Lake Murray where Smedley’s deep devotion to his he ultimately settled on land belong- faith, his love of life, his family, his ing to generations of the Wessinger country, and our sport. He was a family. He and his wife, Rose “Sam” man who bettered himself despite Wessinger, SASS #15650, built a a rough childhood. He was a com- modern log home, and he established bat leader of Marines on the battle- a well-known gunsmith and sales fields of Vietnam. He was a loving business there. and devoted husband for over 37 He attended several high schools years. He was a father of three in this state where he was a standout strong-willed boys, an uncle, a football player and developed a pas- Diamond George was instrumen- brother, and a grandfather. sion for fast cars and fast boats. tal in starting many of us in the Smedley was an ethical business- ever known has passed over. The Diamond George served in the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™, man who enjoyed his work, but shock hasn’t worn off yet. I’ve got United States Navy during the loaning many of us guns and leather understood the wisdom behind the no words. I only know the world is 1960’s and attained the rank of Petty to get started. He sold us guns at his adage, “work to live.” He was a a poorer place with his passing. Officer Second Class and crew chief cost and bought guns for our annual “fix-it guy,” a patio architect, a his- Even when his body was failing for the P2-V antisubmarine patrol match at cost for prizes at our annu- tory buff, an insatiable reader, a him, his courage and heart never bombers that operated over the al Cowboy Christmas Shootout. He gadget curator, and an avid gun let him down. I hope I never did. A waters around Cuba during the competed as a Senior Duelist, shoot- collector. Smedley was an expert fine man, a great Marine, a good Cuban missile crisis. He also contin- ing his beloved original Colts, origi- shot and a genuine friend who friend.” During services for ued to pursue his passion for hot cars nal ‘92 Winchesters, and an assort- cared deeply for the personal rela- Smedley, his son, Major Brad as part of the MNW-Ramrods Racing ment of old shotguns. Diamond tionships he took the time to culti- Richardson USMC, said of his Team in Bethesda, Maryland that George was trained to work on and vate with all creatures, great and father “You see, Dad, it was not the briefly held the funny car national restore almost any firearm, but he small. He was a shoulder to lean medals you were awarded, the uni- speed record in 1961. was nationally known for building on. He was always willing to help forms you wore, the business you He served as a Maryland State custom rifles. someone out; always willing to lis- created, or the things you had that Police Officer for over twenty years His machine shop and office are ten to someone else’s problems and made us proud to be your sons. It before retiring to South Carolina to silent now. In one bay rests a nearly take the time to help resolve them was your unfailing love for your establish his gun business. During restored Chris Craft mahogany if he could. family, your absolute faith in his career as a Maryland State Police speedboat of earlier times. For those Smedley Butler was Christ, your personal character, Officer he served in many assign- of us who spent many hours sitting eulogized by a close strength, courage, and generosity ments. He retired with the rank of in his “very cluttered” office where friend with these deep- that made us proud. You didn’t Sergeant while serving at the police only he could find things, we shall ly felt words, have to try to be a hero—you were academy as the armorer and miss our conversations on guns, “Smedley one to us! And to so many others … firearms instructor. He competed hunting, naval aviation, law enforce- Butler/Dennis Smedley’s presence, his friend- with the State Police team, earning ment, Cowboy Action Shooting™, Richardson: ship, and his leadership will be many honors including Distin- shooting sports in general, and occa- The bravest deeply missed by all who have had guished Pistol Shooter, sionally politics. We shall miss the man I have the honor to know him. President’s One Hun- image of him with a fat old cat sleep- dred, Governor’s 20, and ing on his lap or in the soft gun bag held the national record at his feet. But, mostly we shall miss GRITS LARUE, SASS #67402 in police pistol the man. Men like Diamond George competition. He only come around once in awhile. By His Wife was commissio- Ride easy, partner. Cedartown, GA – I am sorry to report Grits LaRue, aka James ned a Kentucky Diamond George is survived by Langley, passed away on March 20, 2006 of a heart attack. We miss Colonel for dis- his wife, three children, a brother, six him dearly, but wanted you to know how much he enjoyed being a tinguished grandchildren, and many nieces and member of SASS. It brought great joy and entertainment in police service. nephews. his life. Our son, Kid LaRue, SASS #70567, is carrying on his father’s love. We believe Grits LaRue is in heaven with all his child- hood heroes, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Hopalong Cassidy, having a great time, and entertaining others with his Cowboy Action Shooting™. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 65

e e REVOLIVER, SASS #19384 INDY-CISIVE, SASS #21502 By Charley Red Sky, SASS #2047 November 10, 1928 – August 6, 2006 Virginia, MN – A hunter, reloader, local rifle marksman, and with all By His Wife, Lois Kyle that, a good friend, Revoliver, aka the Reverend Oliver Sandahl, a Baptist Glen Burnie, MD – Early minister, entered into his Father's Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2006, house on September 9th 2006 at the Indy-Cisive, aka Jack W. Kyle, Sr., age of 78. He was often a willing met the time to make his final leader in heavy repair of older decision and passed away at his churches where the resulting dust home after being diagnosed with may have afflicted his lungs. lung cancer in April. Indy-Cisive Choosing a SASS alias was a was 77 years old at the time of his given being a reverend named death. Oliver. A wooden cross with the As he was being laid to rest, a name “Revoliver” will be included in sole bagpiper played the beautiful the Boot Hill cemetery on the hymn “Going Home.” Following grounds of the Virginia Minnesota the service, the piper played Indy wasn’t shooting, he could be Rifle and Pistol Club outdoor range, “Amazing Grace.” found tending to his fifty plus rose home of the Lookout Mountain Cowboy Action Shooting™ was bushes. Gunsmoke Society’s SASS charter. Indy-Cisive’s joy until his illness Indy-Cisive was a Life member Wearing his six-shooter, our prevented him from participating. of Associated Gun Clubs of “padre” often shared the range house Over the years, he was also active Baltimore, Stoney Creek Hunting porch with his gentle little wife Ann’s in IHMSA shooting, high powered and Fishing Club, Maryland State hymns to lead the Squinty-Eye rifle, and shotgun shooting. He Association, and a Benefactor/Life Shootists in Sunday services. One of was an avid target shooter who member of the NRA. He was also a his sermons likened the taught his whole family longtime member of the Chesa- word of God circumnavi- to shoot and handload peake Rifle and Pistol Club. gating the world faster their own ammo. His Indy-Cisive will always be than a bullet hits happiest hours remembered for his sense of a target at 50 were spent at humor, his gentle ways, and his yards. Revoliver the ranges, love of the shooting sports. He is knew his ballis- whether com- survived by his wife of 55 years, tics for both. peting or one son, three daughters, and just watch- three grandchildren. May he rest ing. When in peace.

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SQUINTY EYE ‘06 HONORS THE MEMORY OF ANNIE OAKLEY By Charley Red Sky, SASS Regulator #2047

irginia, MN – Due to some thousand copies! Vmajor changes in US highway 53 Squinty-Eye’s first shoot was in last year, the shootists coming north 1984. Let's have a little bit of the in Minnesota for the annual Squinty history of the Lookout Mountain Eye western shoot had to backtrack Gunsmoke Society. One of the most about a mile. Special trail markers active parts of the Virginia were set out with Gabby Hayes at (Minnesota) Rifle and Pistol Club’s the critical turn. 0l’ Gabby did his full calendar of firearms disciplines, job because we never heard any dis- we go back to 1926. Founded as a tress shots from lost gunnies that small bore gallery rifle club by a made a wrong move. And, the weath- quiet but visionary hardware store er August 18th to the 20th was spe- clerk named Alex Ellison, they first cial ordered and He came through. used a car dealership as an indoor Blue skies and hardly any bugs. range and “shot between the Model 2006 Long Range Buffalo Shoot winners Dakota Maid earned To get the fun goin’ and have the Ts.” Alex saw the wisdom of charter- were Jackpine Bill and Little Tree. these beautiful spurs as sun at their backs, the long-range ing with the NRA in 1931 as a 100% Lady Senior winner, a buffalo guns started at nine in the club and survived awesome struggles donation from Dale Miller Leather. morning Friday to ring steel critters with grimy indoor ranges and one set from 100 to almost 500 yards. jump ahead of the hungry iron-min- Three relays of hunters fired their ing shovel. Alex was on the search 25 shots each from boss Sharps to team that located this abandoned handy H&R types and even an ‘86. Depression era farm in the shadow Muttering was limited so the clang of the looming hill we kids always of the hits could be heard. Front called Lookout Mountain. That was Page, SASS #10935, was RO and in 1958. This acreage is soaked with joined the fun. the sweat that slowly turned it into a Over on the short range fronting gunnies’ home. the 1930’s range house the noise was a Under a grove of tall white pines, mix of side match popping and the we have a “Boot Hill” cemetery with promising clatter of Dutch oven lids in markers for those who had helped prep for the noon lunch under our build this range and brought us to our Top Cowboy and Traditional ladies’ guidance. The chow time trian- 75th year. The sign says, “Their bones plaques were awarded to gle signaled to loosen gunbelts a notch aren’t here, but their hearts are.” The Jarrett, SASS #32423. and join the spread at high noon. work goes on in their names. That’s when the long-range scores This year the match honored the from the Texas Trader, the Ear Shop came in and the winners were memory of Annie Oakley, the world custom fitter, Dale Miller Leather, Jackpine Bill, SASS #33477, and Little famous markswoman, and a legend SGH Photography, and Thief River Tree, SASS #29671, the top lady. in her time, second only to Queen Amigo Leather. They added class to Victoria. Speaking of ladies, Anita Right here an apology is in order. our contest by donating prizes and Wagonmaster introduced For the 2005 record I listed the two Nugun, SASS #16235, signed in sev- were deeply appreciated. Their tents Judy Peliska as the long-range winners incorrectly. I enteen gals among the registered were a good place to visit and adjust Preacher for the should have listed Jackpine Bill and shootists, for 101 in total. They sure lumpy money belts. The Mountain '06 Squinty-Eye Cherry Lake Kate, SASS #11875. It can look good, especially when buck- Iron Boy Scouts put up their shelter Sunday services. shows that at least two people led into a couple of six-shooters. to be ready for the weekend hungries. should put on the green eyeshades Side matches in the alley behind And the wagons rolled in. to our Country’s Flag and was fol- and review these stories before “hit- Front Street finished Friday’s shoot- The 23rd Virginia Western opened lowed by the mandatory safety meet- ting the street.” Hard to correct 60 ing. Then it was time for vendors Saturday at 8 a.m. with proper honors ing led by Minnesota Territorial Governor Wagonmaster, SASS #4685. Squinty Eye Winners Gunfighter J.R. Leadslinger, Modern Caboose, The huge job of arranging front, back, 49er Smokey Wood, SASS #40767 SASS #40784 and side ranges scenarios, and placing Junior Isaac M. Ornery, Senior Itasca Bill, SASS #12934 steel targets in precise positions was C Cowboy Lefty Henderson, SASS #45244 SASS #16234 completed, a testimonial to the great SASS #55021 Jr Girl Jess P. Ornery, S Duelist C.C. Lakota, Duelist Jackpine Bill, SASS #45250 SASS #6678 crew. Twelve stages for six posses SASS #33477 L Traditional Hatchet Molly, Traditional Jarrett, were set up almost overnight. Turned E Statesman Coyote Carl, SASS #59032 SASS #32423 loose, the gunfighters soon sounded a SASS #24872 L 49er Texas Annie, Long Range Rifle symphony of bells and booms. F Cartridge Yellowstone Vic, SASS #43583 Man Jackpine Bill Eight of the twelve stations were SASS #32968 L Duelist Dakota Wild Kat, Lady Little Tree, spiced with that short-term memory FC Duelist Tombstone Drifter, SASS #42584 SASS #296710 loss test called Nevada sweeps. Yelling L Senior Dakota Maid, SASS #37613 something doesn’t help, but adds local SASS #11583 (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 67 (Continued from previous page) “skeeter” free evening. The half- interest. Buzzer talk like “Dang it, moon over the Great Laurentian Doc, that was my best tooth,” or “This Divide graced our club’s 75th year. ain’t our brand!” and, “You call this Sunday morning church service whiskey?” How ‘bout “Dirty stinkin’ was ministered by Sgt. Ryan’s, SASS buzzards?” and that from a sweet jun- #15455, wife Judy, trained in the ser- ior girl in a lacey skirt named Lil Ole mon art. Judy handed outta hymn Hatchet banging away at a buncha page with “Leaning on the Everlasting vultures. Watch your back trail, boys! Arms” for openers and led to the old They’re out there. pioneer favorite “Shall we Gather at Wagonmaster carried the lowest the River” often sung in westerns SASS number, and our youngest when ol’ Granny was lowered. You did “waddie” was eight-year-old Buck just fine Judy; thank you. Lane who, outfitted with ear cups and Five more stages and the posses safety glasses, busily gathered spent packed it in. Some cowboy named cartridge cases between shooter’s Stan Bye must have brought plenty turns as our “brasshopper.” Buck’s ammo. Heard his name alot. His grandparents, Itasca Bill, SASS girlfriend, Atdah Beep, always start- #16234, and Anita Nugun, are top ed a ruckus. Bye and Beep were done hands at Virginia western shoots. in time when the Scouts’ burgers Saturday night’s social was no went on sale. Then Anita delivered guns in sight. But there was ice the award list to Wagonmaster whose cream and dowdy, camp coffee and plaques were handed out to whoops soda pop, gooey toppings to threaten and hollers to bring the 23rd Annual your best duds, and cobbler. Over on Squinty-Eye to a close. Piper Haynes the range house veranda, the B&S skirled a farewell on the pipes. band treated us to the old western See you next year favorites throughout the cool, in the Valley of the Gun! Page 68 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

NORTH MOUNTAIN SHOOT OUT VII SASS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH By Swift Montana Smith, SASS #52720, with contributions by Black Hills Barb, SASS #34171

t was a pretty normal day for me Iwhen I was sittin’ all alone mindin’ me own business when all of a sudden I heard those Endless Mountains in ol’ Pennsylvania call- ing to me once more. “Hey Cowboy!” “What … huh, you talkin’ to me?” I said. “Yea, I’m talkin’ to you. Did ya know there’s gonna be a big shoot in the Muncy Valley this Memorial Day North Mountain Man takes aim. weekend?” “Whaal, heck yeah, I know’d it the next morning on Saturday. This cause I signed up fer it, and I’m get- night also brought several other new tin’ ready to travel thar an do some events, like a potluck/Dutch oven shootin’ with my Pards!” Now nor- dinner at the main clubhouse and a mally I don’t talk like that, but when Texas Hold ‘Em tournament. The I’m talking to mountains, I figure potluck dinner was anything but there is a certain way of doing it, and potluck. There were different wild I wouldn’t want the ghost of “Old game dishes such as elk, moose, and Gabe” getting mad and coming down duck from all around the country, off the mountain to haunt me. and everyone attending ate heartily. “Well, bess get that thar steel That night the whole area was Posse 2 at the North Mountain Barber Shop. wagon packed and head out, wrapped in a blanket of clouds and Greenhorn!” word was traveling fast. I pulled in It was great to see a lot of familiar mist, making everything look very “Yes, I surely will … do that thar and found a place by my good friend faces, but it’s always a pleasure to surreal. As we sat around the camp- thing, whaugh!” And so I packed the truck and headed north through the Conyngham Valley up and over the Nescopeck Mountains until I came to Muncy Creek and the North Mountain; home of El Posse Grande at the North Mountain Sportsmen’s Association. As I pulled into the campsite, I noticed a lot more tents and campers then I had seen in previous years. I knew word was out what a great shoot El Posse Grande puts on every year, and I could see by the camp site

Loose Gun goes after them varmits that tried to steal his deer. fire that night, we all agreed an early bed call was in order so we could be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the start of tomorrow’s shoot. As I lay on my cot in my tent, a soft rain started Posse 1 at “Old Number 7.” to fall and lolled me to sleep with Billy Baits to set up my tent. meet new people and make new thoughts of ridin’ the open range and “See any of them pink ground- friends, also. being free once again. hogs this year?” I yelled out the win- Friday started with shooter My alarm sounded promptly at dow as I approached my campsite. packets and side matches, and there 5:30 AM, and I was “up and at ‘em” in “Not yet,” said Billy,“but we have was plenty to keep you occupied. no time. I was anxious to meet my three days to go, and who knows There was speed rifle, speed pistol, new posse pals and start shooting. what’s gonna happen next.” speed shotgun, cowboy clays— 1 and Loose Gun, the Territorial Governor, And he wasn’t kidding either. 2 man teams, Speed .22, pocket pis- Regulator, and Match Director, start- Thursday night turned out to be one tol, long range, and even a mini- ed the ball rolling promptly at 8:30 good campfire night, and as the sun stage set up so you could really prac- AM with North Mountain Woman Abe the Crippler came up on Friday, there were still tice and hone your skills for the start (Eileen Wylie) once again singing a defends Fort Loose Wimen. cars, campers, and trucks coming in. of the main match that would follow (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 69 known as North Mountain Woman. worth giving kudos to. The first and stage standing inside the casket, Winners Enck’s Gun Barn, one of our foremost is Rotten Rich, SASS arms folded on your chest. Some of Top Gun Slick Silver Kidd match sponsors, helped to secure a #54194, whom I will call the miracle the taller guys couldn’t get inside it, shotgun and a pistol to be placed man. Rich had come down with a but all you had to do was stand in PA State Champs among the door prizes. They also rare disease only a month before this front of it, so it was shooters choice Slick Silver Kidd & helped create a ‘Cowboy Mall’ under shoot and was not expected to partic- for us short sh_ts, uh … that would Sunshine Marcie, a large tent with Boomer’s ipate. The disease is called Gillian- be shots … humm. SASS #64900 Mercantile, Yoder Custom Leather, Barre Syndrome, and Rotten Rich is The rain held off for all the and Americast Bullets. Cabela’s, the first person to ever have this shooting on Saturday, and Sunday Category Winners 49er Big Fred, another match sponsor, donated sev- affliction and not end up on a venti- brought us another hot and sunny SASS #28338 eral door prizes and a revolver as lator, that’s how debilitating this lit- day. As we all finished up the stages Buckaroo Curt The Crud, well. A big Rooster Cogburn thank tle bugger is. I’m reminded of Lone we had left, you could see in the eyes SASS #56651 you goes to Citizens & Northern Watie in the Outlaw Josey Wales of the shooters they would have liked Buckarette Western Bunny, Bank for their match support also. when he says Abe Lincoln told him to to have had another day in those SASS #41091 Every shooter received a door prize. “endeavor to persevere,” and that is mountains to shoot some more of El C Cowboy Letort Lawman, Of course there was a fifty-fifty exactly what Rotten Rich did. Partly Posse Grande’s thoughtful and cre- SASS #12300 drawing that ended up paying out because he wasn’t going to just lay ative scenarios. Once the shooting Duelist Smilin’ Pete, almost four hundred dollars. down and give up, but mostly ended a lot of people went to the SASS #31699 Frontiersman Mike Fink, Soon we were at our appointed because his two boys, Dollar Dan, main tent located behind the cowboy SASS #29047 stages, and our Posse Leaders were SASS #62379, and Tu Yung, SASS clubhouse and sat and talked and F Cartridge Capt. Morgan Rum, taking roll call and filling us in on #32378, were already registered to joked about the day and the match. SASS #6859 how they would run their respective participate, and like the good father You could see on the faces of the F Duelist Kidd Thunder, posses. I wasn’t disappointed with he is, Rich knew he had to be there shooters they had all had a really SASS #25814 my posse since I always like to meet for his boys, both of whom are not good time and smiles and friendship G Dame Bonnie Dee, new people and most of the cowboys only good shooters, but work like was evident with all concerned. SASS #28413 on my posse were new faces to me, dogs on any posse I have seen them Once the award ceremony started, Gunfighter Preacherman Bob, including my posse leader, Bull on. My hat’s off to you gents. the clapping and the cheering for the SASS #20408 L 49er Annabelle Bransford, Shoals, SASS #25400. Bull had a Saturday had you shooting six winners, once again proved cowboy SASS #11916 loud and clear voice and described stages with a two-hour lunch break. and cowgirls, no matter, win, lose, or C Cowgirl Black Hills Barb, every stage in perfect detail, so I felt the lunch break was a little draw, are truly special people. SASS #34171 when I got a “P” at the end of the day long, but then I’m known to wolf I headed back to my camp site, L Duelist Lady Jane Mansfield, on Saturday, I knew it was nobody’s down my food, and I guess it’s and as I started to tear down my SASS #62304 fault but my own. because I was raised in a house camp, that old familiar feeling of L F Cartridge Miss Delaney Belle, Each stage was a new shooting where if you didn’t eat, and eat it sadness started to creep in because, SASS #6860 experience and was complicated fast, someone else took the food and although I know there will be anoth- L Gunfighter Mustang Megs, enough to make it interesting, but guess what? If you snooze, you lose, er shoot soon, I know I’ll have to SASS #60070 L Modern Philadelphia Misty easy enough to make it fun. At first and went to bed hungry. Then, after wait a full year before I get to do this Rose, SASS #14181 glance, some of the shooting orders I eat, the grizzly bear comes out, fun shoot again. LSenior Ragweed, looked hard, until you thought about and I like to sleep. Wolfs and bears SASS #23396 them logically, like one of them … sounds like a Boy Scout conven- L Traditional Stormy Shooter, where you just alternated on the tion, but where was I, oh yea, I was SASS #57333 end target, 1-5-2-5-3-5-4-5-5-5, a about to talk about “the mine.” It Modern Cartwheel, simple rifle shooting order. was really a work of imagination, SASS #57342 I don’t like to repeat myself, but and I like that. I get tired of doing Senior Rowdy Bill, for the sake of all the new readers, I’ll the same thing over and over again, SASS #9628 S Duelist Bear Lee Tallable, explain again how much work El and I can only handle so many SASS #23670 Posse Grande has done not only to “sweeps from the left” until I want Traditional Slick Silver Kidd, make this shoot a fun event, but also to start shooting out of order and SASS #28339 to support and promote the sport of take a procedural just to make Young Gun Biddle The Kid, Cowboy Action Shooting™ and The things interesting, so when I got to SASS #54292 Single Action Shooting Society in the mine, and I had to carry a “gold general. The good girls and boys at bar” with me, through the mine, and Costume Winners the North Mountain Sportsman shoot out of windows in the side of Working Critter T Longshot, Association have a dedicated Cowboy the contraption, it was different and SASS #53188, Silver Butterfly, Action range, with full size façades interesting to say the least. By the SASS #55921 and permanent props like a locomo- way, the gold bar turned out to be Townie Major Spender, tive where you shoot from the engi- lead, Dagnabit! SASS #67756, neer’s box and any minute you expect Another fun stage had a moving Miss Linda Lee, the thing to start chugging smoke target. You had to dump eight rifle SASS #62312 and belching fire ready to roll down shots into it, and most of the faster the track. Big Hearted Hanna guys had no problem with that, but (Continued from previous page) showed up again at stage 7 where the just in case you didn’t make the beautiful a cappella rendition of the train engine was located, and I swear, eight, you could dump them in the Star Spangled Banner. I don’t know if she’s there next year, I’m taking her berm behind it. You shoot this just if it’s because we are at war now, or to the campfire on Thursday night. inside the doorway of a full size maybe it’s just because the older I (I’m a bit partial to red heads.) saloon façade. Other stages have a get, the more I understand the Unfortunately for the pretty girl jail, a barber shop with a real old importance of that song, but I stood on my posse named, Salty Sal, SASS fashion barber chair, and a funeral there, teary eyed, listening to her #34717, she pricked her hand on a home, with a full size casket stand- wonderful voice. Now Eileen’s hus- Hawthorne bush, and it swelled up ing upright out front leaning against band, North Mountain Man, SASS like a birthday balloon, and although the porch roof support. As soon as I #44796, has been doing Cowboy it kept her from shooting the match, saw it I thought, “My mule don’t like Action Shooting™ for several years to her credit, it didn’t keep her from you laughin’ at him … get three and although Eileen does not shoot, helping out with the posse and keep- coffins ready.” And visions of Fist she joined SASS anyway in order to ing score. Now that’s Spirit of the Full of Dollars started flashing show her support of the Cowboy Way Game! There are three other shoot- before me … “My mistake … make and will here-to-forever-after be ers I had on my posse I feel are that four coffins!” You started this Page 70 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

APPALACHIAN SHOWDOWN XV AND THE 2006 SASS WEST VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP By Hardrock Hiram, SASS #6841

much the same as it was over a hun- dred years ago, and the people dressed in turn of the century finery gathered for Appalachian Showdown XV and the 2006 SASS West Virginia State Championship don’t look out of place at all. Out back of the ranch there are (Continued on page 74) Walker Colt (l) awards the West Virginia State Championship buckles to Twin and Lena Okley.

Texas Tommy holding forth like a West Virginia politician. His dog, Max, sleeps through it all.

erkeley Springs, WV — When sits nestled on the side of one of those Byou cross the Cacapon River old mountains, and from the front going west on State Highway 9, it porch of the ranch house when the isn’t long before you are in moun- leaves are getting thin in the fall, you tains almost as old as time, and it can see a stretch of the river mean- isn’t long before you realize you have dering down the valley toward where left some big chunks of civilization it flows into the Potomac. When Our new Territorial Ranger, behind. Singing Hills Ranch, home of there is no traffic on the road, it isn’t Jackson, receives his badge Cowboy Action Shooting Sports, Inc. hard to imagine this place is pretty and certificate from Texas Tommy.

Winners S Traditional Geronimo Jim, Speed Pistol Overall Twin, SASS #9553 SASS #21775 Cowboy Twin Rescue workers going into the pitch West Virginia State Champions C Cowboy Bull Shoals, Cowgirl Salty Sal, black mine to look for a blackpow- Male Twin SASS #25400 SASS #34717 der shooter lost somewhere in there. Female Lena Okley, Modern Punch, SASS #4368 Young Gun Grandpa’s Sidekick SASS #6987 Duelist Rifleman CW, Speed Rifle SASS #20444 Cowboy Twin Main Match Winners 49’r Dig’em Deep, Cowgirl Salty Sal Young Gun The Sharpsburg Kid, SASS #12251 Young Gun Grandpa’s Sidekick SASS #58544 Gunfighter Walker Colt, Speed Shotgun L B-Western Miz Annie Ross, SASS #3035 Cowboy Double Barrel SASS #60919 Traditional Twin Nunn Faster L Senior Cactus Kay, Cowboy ‘97 Wingem, SASS #15157 SIDE MATCH WINNERS SASS #14462 L Duelist Kanyon Kitty, Long Range Rifle, Lever action, Cowgirl ‘97 Sunshine Marcie SASS #32243 Rifle Caliber Kuba Kid, Pocket Pistol L Gunfighter Sagebrush Sal SASS #34652 Cowboy Twin If you can’t knock ‘em down, L Modern Lena Ockley, Pistol Caliber Eddie Rebel, Cowgirl Miss Shirdar, burn ‘em down! SASS #6987 SASS #52259 SASS #52388 L 49’r Queen of Hearts, Long Range Rifle, Single Shot Young Gun Grandpa’s Sidekick SASS #9938 Nunn Faster, Derringer L Traditional Last Word, SASS #51021 Cowboy Twin SASS #22225 Binary Ferris Wheel Cowgirl Tricky Trina, B-Western Cheyenne Culpepper, Cowboy Cody Conagher, SASS #59582 SASS #32827 SASS #6986 Fast Gun Competition Frontiersman Jackson County Killer, Cowgirl Sunshine Marcie, Men’s Rifle T-Man, SASS #60948 SASS #64900 SASS #52389 F C Duelist Doc Argyle, Young Gun Grandpa’s Sidekick, Pistol Walker Colt SASS #12847 SASS #60981 Shotgun Walker Colt F Cartridge Tanner, SASS #12715 Last Stand at Ft. Quagmire L Rifle Sagebrush Sal, E Statesman Sgt. Frank Finkel, Cowboy Walker Colt SASS #7357 SASS #7356 Cowgirl Sunshine Marcie L Pistol Sunshine Marcie S Duelist Lucky Lennie, L Shotgun Sagebrush Sal Some suspect his gunbelt SASS #22244 is stapled on! January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 71 SHOWDOWNSHOWDOWN AT BUCK CREEK, THETHE SOUTWESTERNSOUTWESTERN REGIONALREGIONAL

This unique and distinctive Southwest Regional buckle was awarded to the match winners.

full-sized Cowboy Silhouette target. The reload ate the lunch of one of the better shooters when he got the round hung up in his ‘73. After watching that, most of us on his posse stuck the round in the loading port and then racked the lever— slower, but less prone to problems. The stages usually had consider- able movement. For example, Stage 8, the Corral, had three firing posi- tions. The shooter started at his choice of ends and engaged eight rifle knockdown targets in any order, then replaced the rifle. He then moved to the middle shooting position and shot the revolver tar- gets P1, P2, P3, P2, P2, then repeat- ed with the other revolver. The shot- gun was staged at the far end, where the shooter engaged two shotgun knockdowns and then moved to the Showdown at Buck Creek Category Winners – Congratulations to all! starting point for two more. It was- n’t one of the Winter Range 20-yard (Continued from page 1) alternating sides between each shot. There wasn’t a distant target in dashes with guns, but it rewarded ons and with revolvers engage in Shotgun make-ups may be shot the match. Stage 6 had an eleventh movement speed and agility, as well order P1, P5, P2, P4, P3 – twice. in any order. bonus rifle target requiring a reload, as shooting speed and accuracy. 43 Move to Wagon position C and You’ll note no double taps. and it was at twice the range of the men and 5 women were entered in engage the six shotgun targets by Double taps were rare. rest, maybe 30 yards. But it was a (Continued on page 72)

Winners L Duelist Buffy Lo Gal, .22 Pistol & Rifle Fastest Pump Shotgun Shoot-Off Regional Champions SASS #46039 Lady Tulsa Tumbleweed Badlands Ben Man/Overall Badlands Ben, Grand Dame Badland Cactus Man Bear Gunz Fastest Rifle SASS #24747 Lil, SASS #53136 Derringer Lady Louisiana Lady Lady Barbary Coast, L F Cartridge Honey Graceful, Lady Louisiana Lady Man Shalako Joe SASS #21965 SASS #51369 Man Shalako Joe Fastest Rifle Shoot-Off L Gunfighter Curl E Kay, Pocket Pistol Shalako Joe Categories SASS #40996 Lady Sweet P. Instigator/ Fastest Pistol 49r Lead Dobber, L Modern Barbary Coast Louisiana Lady (tie) Lady Curl E. Kay SASS #24628 L Senior Ozark Red, Man Ace Hullum Man Shalako Joe Buckaroo Justin Parker, SASS #21968 Long Range Pistol Fastest Pistol Shoot-Off SASS #55217 L Traditional Hey You, Lady Laurie Darlin Shalako Joe C Cowboy T-Bone Dooley, SASS #64946 Man Cowtown SASS #36388 L Young Guns Lady Brazos, Long Range Pistol Cal. Rifle Team Matches and Shootoff Duelist Nuttin’ Graceful, SASS #36965 Lady Hey You Top Gun Shoot-Off SASS #39117 Modern Cowtown, Man Little Doc Badlands Ben E Statesman Ed Sieker, SASS #29167 Long Range Big Bore Lever Master Gunfighter Texas Ranger, B-Western Shotgunner, Lady Curl E Kay Shalako Joe SASS #15960 SASS #55550 Man Bear Gunz Couples No No Bad Dog Frontiersman Bad Gene Poole, Senior Gunslinger, L R Big Bore S Shot Blackpowder and Hey You SASS #46838 SASS #10706 Lady Chula Cat Team Johnny Morris, Hey You, F Cartridge Spur Roberts, S Duelist Billy Boots, Man Long Ranger Rick Justin Parker, SASS #14625 SASS #20282 Long Range Big Bore Single Shot Jake Cutter, F C Duelist Beau Ryker, S Senior Ozark Outlaw, Lady Curl E. Kay SASS #61128 SASS #19847 Man Bad Gene Poole Costume Contest FC Gunfighter Noah Gonnatellya, Traditional Shalako Joe, Plainsman Working SASS #46472 SASS #24746 Lady Hey You Cowboy Cowhand Buckarette Lady Cricket, Traditional 40 Aberdeen, Man Reverend Trinity Cowgirl Louisiana Star SASS #61412 SASS #42517 Fastest SxS Shotgun Cattle Baron Texas Slim Gunfighter Badlands Ben Young Guns Eighter from Lady Sweet P. Instigator Cattle Baroness Miss Goldie L 49’er Kow Katcher, Decatur, Man Billy Boots Junior Justin Parker SASS #53134 SASS #67936 Fastest SxS Shotgun Shoot-Off Jr Girl Louisiana Star L B-Western Louisiana Lady, Nuttin’ Graceful Military Capt. Jarrett SASS #34986 Side Matches Fastest Pump Shotgun Soiled Dove Hey You C Cowgirl Red Dooley, Old Bob’s Cowboy Fast Draw Lady Louisiana Lady B Western Handlebar Bob SASS #36389 Capt. Jarrett Man Badlands Ben Page 72 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 SHOWDOWNSHOWDOWN ATAT BUCKBUCK CREEK,CREEK,

(Continued from page 71) whole range on multiple occasions, the various age 60 and over cate- helped build stages and always gories, including 12 Elder States- kept an eye on the match director to men and 3 Grand Dames. This was make sure he didn’t screw anything probably as much running around up. Always a joy to be around and a as is needed on a stage these days. tremendous asset to any organiza- If you add the over 60’s who don’t tion, I am proud to award the 2006 enter senior categories (several in SASS Southwest Regional Spirit of Frontiersman, B-Western, and other the Game to Denton Dancer, SASS categories), then over a quarter of #60759.” the 195 entrants were over 60. This The costume contest was judged is typical for SASS matches. by a re-enactor brought in who didn’t Friday night featured a barbecue know anyone, with no presentation at the range. It is, after all, in the from the contestants. Captain Texas Constitution that at least one Jarrett’s, SASS #24091, excellent meal at any big shindig is a barbecue. 1880’s dress US Army Captain’s uni- Saturday began at 9:00 am. I’m form won the military category. not used to getting to sleep in at a Captain Jarrett was a major influ- SASS match, being new to RVing ence in getting me to obtain a mili- and staying on premises. Boy, was tary costume. Despite the fact the that nice. No 20-mile drive after An organized, hard working board is necessary for producing a successful uniform is pretty darn correct and having a hotel “breakfast.” With the major match. Nueces Outlaw (l), Curl E. Kay, and Texas Jim Henry very impressive, he didn’t win a cos- late starting time we could sleep in, (shown here) are but three of over a dozen individuals tume award for more than five years. and we did. dedicated to hosting this excellent event. But then, there was no military cat- I shot with a different posse each egory until recently. day in order to see more shooters for Handlebar Bob deserves special Some of us just aren’t this writing assignment and perhaps mention. He had ammunition prob- cowhands or cattle pick up more stories. I didn’t see or lems on the first stage, squibs, cost- barons. hear of any problem posses. Since ing him a whopping 70 seconds! But, Seventeen shooters there were no problem stages, that he shot smoothly and without misses got clean match awards. helped. The stage designer, Nueces for the rest of the match to get a belt This is a good indicator Outlaw, SASS #21794, made 10 buckle in B Western despite that! of a good match. That’s stages that took roughly the same Traditional, it should be noted, almost 10%, with proba- time to shoot. Everything ran so effi- was divided into two categories, with bly another 10% with ciently we were allowed to pick up .40 caliber+ separated. There were one miss (me, again). If brass at what was advertised as a more big bore Traditionalists (16) a match doesn’t have lost-brass match. Little things like than small caliber (14). This should very many clean match- this are appreciated by those of us calm the complaints of most of the es, it’s too hard. If the who use new brass for major matches. “warthogs.” Oh, wait, they didn’t committee prides itself require hot loads … so the warthogs on “no one has ever still weren’t satisfied. Never mind. cleaned our match or The awards banquet was a good ever will,” then it’s time drive away, but worth the drive. For to take that weekend one thing, this part of Texas is dry. off. What happens when For those of you who think this there are too many describes the weather, let me clean matches? I don’t explain. That means liquor is gener- know. I never saw one Regional Champs – Badlands Ben and with too many clean ally not available at restaurants, and Barbary Coast. Congratulations! sometimes not even at “package” matches. Have you? stores. I’ve been to too many Texas fectly appropriate here. Yes, there As usual at a Texas Regional, banquets without alcohol. It’s not a was healthy grilled chicken for those several guns were awarded in the pretty sight, especially if the awards wanting it. Hopefully the food police drawings, with a Chaparral Arms presentation drags on past the mid- were mollified. 1876 Winchester being the most night hour. Beaumont Ranch, a pri- The awards presentation, with drooled over. vate club, was definitely not dry. Texas Jim Henry as emcee, went off The sponsors treated us well. Since Friday night had featured bar- without a hitch and went quickly, a Listed as major sponsors were becue, I wondered what would be the blessing compared to some mara- Hampton Bullet Company, The bill of fare for Saturday. It’s nearly thons I’ve attended. If your coach is Bulletworks, Brutha Dave’s Guns N always barbecue in Texas because of about to change into a pumpkin, the Stuff, and Kirkpatrick Leather. The that little known rule in the Texas awards dinner went on too long. awards banquets at SASS matches Constitution about it. But, they sur- The Spirit of the Game award would be a lot less interesting with- prised us with chicken fried steaks— winner deserves mention. Each out sponsors like these. There were excellent chicken fried steaks. posse marshal wrote up a recom- many additional sponsors who fre- Chicken fried steaks have become mendation for the award, without a quent all the major matches. It’s got politically incorrect, with a lot of name attached. The winning rec- to be expensive, so buy something restaurants dropping them from ommendation read, “He is a very from them. Nonstop is trying to take out their “healthy” menus. But, since hard worker, always willing to help. On Sunday after Cowboy Church the Bowie knife in Capt. Jarrett’s they probably originated in Texas He did jobs without asking if they by Reverend Trinity, SASS #53501, back, or is it put it in? Some days among German immigrants in the needed to be done, attended a mul- came the shoot-offs. The finals of the life on the firing line is pretty tough 1840s, adapting Wienerschnitzel to titude of our Texas Summer work Top Gun Shootoff was between the for a soldier in the Old West! the available meat, they were per- parties, picked up trash from the (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 73 THE SOUTWESTERN REGIONAL

(Continued from previous page) brother and everyone else to win the match Hampton brothers, Badlands Ben and overall shooting one gun in each hand with Shalako Joe. More Ammo’s description: blazing speed and accuracy. 35 rank “Joe was ahead of Ben after the two pistol points, one fastest stage, three second strings then Ben poured on the steam fastest, three third fastest, and his slowest shooting the rifle and beat Joe to the last stage finish being seventh shows consisten- shot by the speed of a bullet. Then Ben cy and speed. Shalako Joe had 45 rank being the gracious winner he is (ha!) gave points. Showdown at Buck Creek was the his infamous “L” finger salute, Joe just Day of the Gunfighter. shakes his head. It’s little brother’s turn.” Barbary Coast won Top Lady AND No, I didn’t forget who won the match made the Top 16 Shoot-off. overall. I was saving it for last, even All in all an impressive event and a fun though it was announced Saturday night. weekend. I’m ready to go back. I’ve gotta I’m told one or two other big matches had get a Confederate Greatcoat, though. been won by a Gunfighter, but it’s rare. It happened here. Badlands Ben beat his Page 74 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 APPALACHIAN SHOWDOWN XV AND THE 2006 SASS WEST VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP . . . (Continued from page 70) gamer who complained one too many some shooting bays cut into the side times the target setup was not to of the mountain, and in those bays their liking. It is true, however, that some targets are arranged to simu- in these old hills the law isn’t always late gunfights that either happened called on to settle disputes. or could have happened in the old There were no disputes on the days before the law came to tame us morning of September 23, 2006. down. There aren’t many level places Everyone was in a festive mood as our back there, which may be the reason hosts and owners of the range, Lady why some wit started calling us the Benson and Texas Tommy, SASS only vertical shooting range on the #32244, stepped up to the micro- east coast. Be that as it may, the phone, gave speeches worthy of a Single Action Shooting Society West Virginia politician, played the (SASS) affiliated Cowboy Action national anthem as the flag was Shooting Sports, Inc. club makes no raised, and led us in the Pledge of apologies for our range. We spent Allegiance. After that, our boss cow- many a workday cutting up blown girl, Last Word, SASS #22225, down trees, rolling boulders out of the stepped up to the podium to add her way, and filling gullies washed out by welcome to the proceedings. Next, torrential rain to get those bays in her husband, the much beleaguered shooting condition, and nobody who Twin, SASS 9553, who usually has a skipped workdays needs to make any lot to say, but rarely gets the last cryptic comments about them. The word, stood up and conducted a safety Faithful Few and their ramrod, meeting that left no doubt we didn’t Walker Colt, SASS #3035, who seem want anyone getting hurt, but did to always be there whenever a work- want everyone to have fun. day is called, have been known to get Most of the 108 shooters regis- a little peeved at careless comments tered for this showdown had already denigrating their shooting bays, warmed up the previous day on the props, target placement, and signage. side matches and were ready to sling There has been some talk that all the some serious lead downrange. At 9:45 markers in Boot Hill are not props, AM we formed our posses and went to but it is nothing more than specula- get the bad guys. On lane #8 the Pitch tion that under one of them lies a (Continued on next page) IF YOUR SPURS WUZ MADE OF SWEDISH STEEL (Continued from page 37) dally style. It’s also why you see out. Jinglebobs weren’t always on the California style spurs with straight older types but sure nuff are on about shanks or with onlaid designs of Texas everything that’s been made for the style or even plain steel California type past century. The buttons on most spurs. California spurs with fixed but- California spurs are of the swing type tons and gal legs with jinglebobs? and the rowels are generally larger Yeah, you bet! and have sharper points. The rowels Compadres, there are as many dif- themselves appear more sculpted than ferent styles of spurs as there are mak- their Texas and Mexican counterparts, ers and then some. The spur was a each point being filed into a lovely, very personal item and a necessary rounded cone. They are prized for tool of the cowboy trade. A pair that fit their “song” as well as for their beauty. and balanced well were essential. So what about all those places in They were a reflection of personality, the middle territories? Well … inter- your sense of aesthetics and your esting things happened in the middle. height, and the type of horse you rode. Texas punchers were running north There are classic Texas and classic into the plains and into Montana and Californians and Charro types, but Wyoming. Trail herds were being there are many, many regional varia- pushed from California and Oregon tions. If you pay attention, just as in into Montana and Wyoming into the days of yore, you can tell where your 1890’s. Cowboys and buckaroos would fellow shooter hails from by the looks work on the same spreads out in those of their spurs and other gear. There’s a areas and, like all professionals, they’d bit more to this stuff than simply get to eyeballin’ each others’ riggin’ sayin’, “I see by your outfit that you are and then start in on augerin’ the basic a cowboy.” pith and merit of each and every item. I’ll be headin’ on up the trail now One feller’d point out the benefits of a I’ve said my piece. (Gotta buy me a certain piece of equipment (or even a new coffee mug!) As usual, if you have portion of a piece of that gear) and comments or crabbin’s, gimme a holler pretty soon some puncher would be at 706-692-5536. My e-mail’s about to talking to a maker somewhere explain- change to [email protected], ing how they wanted that feature built and you can always get me through the into something that wasn’t built that- link on the website: www.purdy away before. It’s one of the reasons gear.com. Keep your powder dry and why Wyoming and Montana punchers your ponies hoof side down! don’t dress like buckaroos, but rope January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 75 (Continued from previous page) with others dressed in period cloth- Black Mine had been taken over by ing. There is a special feeling that claim jumpers, and the shooter’s part- comes from paying tribute to a time in ner had been killed. He had to dis- our history when it required strong patch the claim jumpers who had men and women of all shapes and been left outside to guard the sizes and ethnic origins to survive in entrance to the mine, and then plunge an often-unforgiving environment. into that dark, dank, dangerous hole Looking around at the people gath- in the ground and clean out the rest. ered at this event, it is tempting to The blackpowder shooters really wonder if we would have been strong fogged up the place, and one of them, enough to stand up to the harsh con- along with a spotter, is still missing, ditions of the time we pay homage to. presumably lost and disoriented by This humble scribe has a hunch that the blackpowder smoke in the we would have done just fine. labyrinthine of tunnels and cross cuts Appalachian Showdown XV is that make up that old mine. We plan now history. The scores are pub- to go in and look for them if the smoke lished, the props are put away, and ever clears out so we can see in there. one more workday will put the range There were a few bar fights to set- in shape for the winter hiatus. Now, tle, a sister to rescue, some sheep- however, is the time to make your herders to send back with their resolutions to practice a little more, charges to wherever they came from, concentrate a little harder, and get a buckboard holdup to thwart, and a that @#$%&* rifle that kept missing jailbreak taking place, all on the targets fixed because Appalachian upper shooting bays. Back on bay Showdown XVI is in the planning one, Fort Rambo, which isn’t even fin- stages and in due course of time gun- ished yet, was under attack with only fire will echo again in these old hills. one shooter to defend it. That shooter All of us here at Singing Hills Ranch had guns scattered all around the hope all of you who attended this wall trying to make the bad guys year can come back and maybe bring think there were more people defend- a few friends next time. Appalachian ing the fort than there really was. It Showdown XVI next September is seems to have worked, since the fort shaping up to be a real tail twisting, is still there, even though it now has a crow hopping, bronco stomping affair lot of bullet holes in it. Proving, I you will be telling your grandchil- guess, we really did need a fort there. dren about when you get old. So There is a sense of escaping to an until we see you again, stay healthy earlier, simpler time in associating and shoot straight. Page 76 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

GUNDOWN ON THE GREASY GRASS 2006 By Judge Colt, Territorial Governor SASS #27670, and Prairie Annie, SASS #27902

ittle Big Horn, MT—June 9th request their help. For a small shoot, be heard around the World. The lady by the name of Ldawned with a passel of shooters it was the BEST! Safety Meeting was short and sweet Pat who knows headed up Reno Creek for the start of Saturday side-matches began before we headed out to the Range Rattlebury can attest their Historical Tour of the Battle of with Captain Grant Marsh of about a mile from camp and com- to her love of fresh the Little Big Horn hosted by Judge Montana Territory heading up the menced to unload carts, load up the Rhubarb crisp. After Colt. Thirty-five brave souls formed Buffalo Gun Shooters, who were striv- tools of our trade, and trooped down- totally stuffed folks the expedition and were enlightened ing to see the larger than life sized hill to the range. This year all the started to thin out a with the views and vistas of the Wolf White Buffalo at 1,000 yards with Stages were located in a smaller area little, another friend- Mountains, Big Horn Mountains, and their naked eyes. No—this is not a of the ranch so it was easier to tra- ly game of “give me surrounding areas. Historical points miss-print! The Big Gun Range goes verse the trails. Four posses started your money” (poker of of interest and commentary about out to 1,000 yards to beat the world- on two stages about 9:00 AM and by all sorts) started up. the events leading up to the Battle famous Quigley Shoot right after our 1:30 PM four stages had been com- NO gunshots were were relayed to them as they began shoot! The 800, 500, 300, 200, and 100 pleted by each posse, which allowed heard during the where Custer did the morning of yard targets allowed shooters a warm time for the side-match candle-burn- course of the evening, June 25th 1876 and followed his up for the white buffalo. Burly Bill ers to return to their favorite sce- so it is assumed horse-tracks back to Last Stand Hill. and Catoosa Red from Oklahoma nario and try to shave another “Socially Acceptable A troop of great folks from across Territory managed the Cowboy Action whisker off their times. Shooting Society” the country reported for duty to help side-matches with a full load of speed Along about 4:00 PM a new phe- manners prevailed! host the shoot. This Gundown was matches, accuracy matches, prizes on nomenon took place; the migration of Sunday morning one of the most efficiently run shoots strings, and just about anything that hungry shooters occurred. We had a all participants from ever witnessed—from preparing the could be fun was offered. lucky potluck as men and women the day before were range and targets to performing RO Saturday opened with Shante’ outdid themselves with various dish- present and account- duties, spotting, score-keeping, and Naha singing our National Anthem es of supreme cuisine that appeared ed for, and no noticeable injuries manning loading and unloading as clear and bright as the day ahead. in the confines of the Shade Arbor were noted. Ole Tyme Preacher led a tables. Everyone pitched in and This awesome lady doesn’t need any camp. Why even a vegetarian could respectful congregation of repentant helped without having to badger or backup; her singing and shooting can have found enough to founder on. A (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 77

(Continued from previous page) and, hopefully, out of harms’ way was have enough support to venture into gamblers and bright-eyed daylight our most important prayer. Shant’e Winners wild territory on the Greasy Grass— Overall & Top Lady greeters. His words of reflection Naha again set the birds a-flyin’ with at least none were observed by the Catoosa Red, were well placed, our recognition of our National Anthem as everyone SASS #57426 participants of our little “Gundown.” the many blessings the Lord bestows headed for the Range. The stages Top Man Burly Bill, The first weekend of June 2007 upon us were renewed. Keeping our had been reorganized a little bit the SASS #50840 all you shooters out there will have a present-day military troops in mind previous evening, and the challenges ten-stage shoot to attend on the Category Winners Greasy Grass in Montana. Side Duelist Wolfer Jack Kinsey, matches will commence on June 2, SASS #26055 five stages on the 3rd and five more 49’er Coyote Skinner, on the 4th. A potluck supper on the SASS #55558L evening of the 3rd will be served in Blackpowder Ole Tyme Preacher, SASS #49972 the Shade Arbor camp again. Just Senior Rattlebury, bring your imagination and don’t be SASS #27366L bashful for evening entertainment Traditional OC Wilson, and games. Big-gunners remember SASS #60460 to practice for the Quigley at the Gunfighter Burly Bill, Gundown! Don’t forget all the other SASS #50840 great shoots in our area each June as Frontier Hatchet Jack, well as the historical events and sites. SASS #2136 Contact us for more information L Senior Cowgirl Mojo, SASS #49973 about what to see and do in Custer L Traditional Catoosa Red, Country (1-800-371-7963). We’re not SASS #57426 the original residents—but darn close L 49’er Little Tree, to it! (4th generation Montanans) SASS #29671 Our special thanks go to Wendee and Renee’ Cloutier, who were Camp had been updated. After two days of Hosts at the 7TH Ranch RV Park and suffering the sounds and smells, the also professional photographers. At antelope, rabbits, sage hens, grouse, the end of three days of making mice, and even the mosquitoes quit smoke and throwing lead, everyone the range in search for more peaceful had a fantastic CD collection of photos surroundings. Reports of smoke and action complete with background being seen near the Little Bighorn music to save for the good memories. Battle site started surfacing among Watch for us in The Cowboy Chro- the local residents. Some claimed nicle and on the SASS Wire. We’ll be they could hear gunfire again. The sending out registrations to return local authorities apparently didn’t shooters for our 2007 match. Page 78 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

SHOOTOUT AND BOAT RIDE AT MONITEAU CREEK By Drummer Girl, SASS #21299

ayette, MO – The state of verging to join the action and enjoy their New Jersey compadre, Val Winners FMissouri has a long history of the fun. This event has grown Goldthwaite. Speedy Guns Alice and L Modern Tin Can Annie firearm activity. Missouri was the notably with each succeeding year, Monitor Creek own the land on Modern Too Slow Again home, among others, of the Jesse and the successful 2006 shoot which the shoot is held, and on that L Senior Miss Liz, James and Cole Younger gangs. reflected continually increasing land is a small lake. That little lake SASS #16935 Those gang members were early par- interest. The ‘Moniteau Creek River has helped to make their annual Senior Wild Bill Collector, ticipants in Action Shooting. Not Raiders’ hosts the event. An envi- ‘Shootout’ unique and noteworthy. SASS #10187 Cowboy Action, just action shooting ably active club, the ‘River Raiders’ Three years ago, when the three L Traditional Prairie Dawn, - lots of action. Much of it was on is only two years old, and already its had finished cleaning up the range SASS #2963 Gunfighter Railroad Bill, horseback, as the lawless pistoleros membership has climbed to 30 - yes, after a shoot, they put some of the SASS #25174 rode away from the action at break- 30 - shooters. targets along the lakeshore. Then 49’er Shootin Newton, neck speed. The ‘Shootout’s’ first four years they climbed into Monitor Creek’s SASS #8737 In Fayette, MO in September were hosted and run by Monitor boat and cruised along the shore, L 49’er Squash Blossom 2006, the sixth “Annual Shootout at Creek, SASS #26556, Speedy Guns taking shots at the targets. They Duelist Cole Starherst Moniteau Creek” was held, with Alice, and Bill Powers, SASS #26845, had such fun they decided to include F Cartridge Jim Cummins, shooters from several states con- with generous encouragement from a similar ‘Boat Ride’ as part of the SASS #5324 Frontiersman Fingers McGee, SASS #28654 Traditional Bloody Bill, SASS #69370 Junior Fiddler Dylan, SASS #59255

following year’s event. This they did and the rest, as folks say, “is history.” The ‘Missouri Boat Ride’, at no additional cost to Registered Shoo- ters, is shot by every posse as part of the ‘Shootout,’ but scores shot from the boat are neither timed nor included. The pontoon boat has been modified for safety, with two firing points along the port side, and a ‘buffer-wall’ between the two sta- tions. Two shooters only are taken on each trip. They may use one, two, or all four guns on the 42 targets – each shooter decides for himself. Most shooters load up all four guns. They are laid on the table until Captain Bill Powers gives the signal, “You may begin firing!” Guns may be re-loaded as the boat moves slow- ly past the targets. Of course, it doesn’t seem to be moving slowly – shooters swear it races past the tar- gets! Even so, this is the highlight of the whole event, and I’m certain it’s one of the main reasons this shoot is becoming so widely known among cowboy gunners. Perhaps the event will one day come to be called, “The Missouri Boat Ride and Shootout At Moniteau Creek.” Meanwhile, the boat ride is one of the main reasons – but by no means the only reason – this shoot is growing in popularity. The match is so well run, the property is so lovely, the people so friendly, the food so (Continued on page 80) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 79

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Page 80 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 q SHOOTOUT AND BOAT RIDE q AT MONITEAU CREEK . . . (Continued from page 78) tration table, a lot of folding chairs, good, and the stages so humorously coolers full of ice water, and a bunch of conceived those who attend are friendly people. bound to return, and bring friends Side Matches were held on William Brown Holster Co. with them. I’ll bet they tell others, Friday, and, because I wasn’t entered 302 E. Fremont, Tombstone, AZ too, about the shoot, and we all know in them, I used that time to look the impact word-of-mouth recom- around, get acquainted, and visit. (800) 337-5250 mendations have. One most fascinating visit was with [email protected] Sponsors of this year’s shoot were Lucky Lightfoot, whose authentic Val Goldthwaite, PowerCustom, chuckwagon was parked near the illiam Brown is a third generation leathersmith still using some of Starline Brass, Circle Bar-T Leather, lakefront. Lucky showed me around the same machines and tools that his great grandfather used. Top and Sierra Bullets. Total registration the wagon and its equipment, which W numbered 76, with two Juniors and was hung on or attached or integral to shooters are using our holster designs and WINNING. We offer chaps, 16 Ladies included. the wagon itself. In addition to bring- saddlebags, shoulder holsters, spurs and spur straps, belts, buckles, wild As an enthusiastic but novice- ing his chuckwagon to shoots, Lucky rags, most of which is made right in our store. class California shooter, I felt reluc- Lightfoot brings it to the “Living Our store is located tant to enter an Annual Event I knew History” events he and other antique across the street from would be attended primarily by really buffs put on periodically for local and the OK Corral in good, experienced Cowboy Action neigh-boring schoolchildren. Tombstone, Arizona. Shooting™ participants. Friends “ Several groups like mine show assured me, though, I’d have a good equipment and artifacts from differ- time, and, since I’m known to go any- ent times in our history, like the / where for a good time (and to get out Mountain Man era, Colonial times, of housework), I sent in my registra- and the Civil War,” he explained. Come see us tion form, made round-trip flight “Schoolchildren are often bored just reservations to Kansas City, and reading about history,” he said, “but in person began diligent practice. we give them a chance to actually see or visit us What I found when I entered the and touch, and learn how things of Frederick Jackson Turner ‘shootin’ grounds’ was a fairly typical the past worked – and that really Rattler John online at set-up. Ten stages were lined up, end excites their imagination.” He to end, on a huge grassy field. grinned, “They love the display of Opposite them was a big open tent at blackpowder shooting.” www.wmbrownholster.com one end of a row of vendors, with the Friday night we gathered around sutlers at work putting their wares on the chuckwagon and the campfire display. The big tent held a Regis- beside it, for a hotdog and chili meal. q q

Monitor Creek and Paul Kline played short half-hour from the shoot venue. guitars and, joined at times by the The highlight of that evening was audience, sang cowboy and gospel watching ‘MCRR’ President Big songs well into the night. Muddy, SASS #2894, and his bride of Saturday I learned I’d been right 25 years, Miss Hallie, SASS #4289, about ‘most of the shooters being real- renew their marriage vows – which ly good.’ And my friends had been was a delightful surprise to her – and right about me having a good time. I which resulted in wide smiles and was assigned to Posse Number 2 – a more than one pair of misty eyes great group. Hillbilly Jim, SASS among their longtime friends. #11293, our Posse Marshal, rode herd As in most Cowboy Action on us with firmness tempered with Shooting™ events, awards consisted of great good humor. Posse #2 consisted modest engraved plaques. Despite its of: Too Slow Again, Semi Conductor, modesty, the plaque I won for Third Blacksmith Hoss, Dusty Tagalon, Place in my category is among my Bugs Bonney, Chili Pepper Kid, Calico proudest achievements. One exception Stitches, Granny Annie, Zip Code and to the gold-lettered plaques was an myself, Drummer Girl. Six of us fin- award presented to the person consid- ished in the ‘winner’s circle’. ered to best exemplify the “Spirit Of As we assembled at each stage, The Game.” That award, provided by Hillbilly Jim read an introduction to Marty Overstreet, the talented leather- the scenario that was about to carver who owns ‘Circle Bar-T Leather,’ unfold. These ‘scenario notes,’ was a beautiful gun rig. The recipient penned by Doolin’ Riggs, SASS was Sawdust Sam, SASS #11078. #32020, were well written and funny, Another shooter who deserves which helped to keep us relaxed and mention is Fiddler Dylan, SASS immersed in the ‘fun’ aspect of #59255. I saw this slender young man Cowboy Action Shooting™. on the line and was impressed first by The scenario at Stage Seven, for his almost formal demeanor. I noticed, example, began, “Penny Nightshade then, the smooth, sure way he handled walked into the room, flaunting the his array of guns, with constant atten- kind of body that made grown men tion to safety. He was gracious and wish they were teenagers, made pleasant when I asked to take his pic- teenagers wish they were grown men, ture and I questioned him, “How old made pre-teens wish they were teena- are you – sixteen? Seventeen?” gers, and made young adults wish ...” “No”, he responded, gravely. “I’ll Saturday night’s Banquet was be fourteen next month.” Fiddler held at the Elk’s Lodge in Columbia, a (Continued on next page) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 81 (Continued from previous page) Dylan’s father was on another posse, and I saw them sharing lunch and conversations during the match. Fiddler ‘cleaned’ the boat ride targets, and I believe he was the only one who managed that feat. Cowboy Action Shooting™ can be proud of Fiddler Dylan, Holy Terror, and other young people who grace our sport. Cowboy Action Shooting™ is prov- ing to be one of the best things that has happened to the shooting fraterni- ty in many years. Women have embraced this sport with remarkable enthusiasm. They have responded to the allure of dressing up in vintage clothing, of play-acting, and – by no means least – of discovering the fun of shooting. And the value of women’s participation cannot be overstated. Everyone interested in the shooting sports, knows junior shooters are the key to our future. Without the approval of women – mothers, wives, sisters, teachers – we’d have few jun- ior shooters. Because so many women participate, however, more and more juniors are joining the ranks of Cowboy Action Shooters. Like virtually all clubs, the ‘Moniteau River Raiders’ is a family- oriented organization. It’s a great group of people, and I can’t wait to attend the 2007 “Shoot-out and Missouri Boat Ride!” Page 82 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

HELL TO FREEZE OVER Government Warns Freegrazers Responsible By Lucky Bill Thorington, SASS Life #765 (AKA Calico Jack)

overnment officials are looking only match and Buffler Hunt, was appeared to be life-size buffalo, set Backstrap Bill (they’re man and wife) Ginto new information affecting the fine repasts provided by Flat at an appropriate yardage. Mug- won the coveted (perhaps) Spotted Dick world-wide climactic changes. Nose and Hannah. gins Taylor shot the most buffler Award. The Spotted Dick Award is given Specifically the government is look- The weekend began with camp- that afternoon. to the man and/or woman for whatever is ing into a phenomenon emanating ing sites being erected and camp- Sunday found the participants (Continued on next page) from Wyoming. This phenomenon fires being built on Friday night. loading their firearms with black- occurred in the mountains of west- Camp Cookies set up the fire ring powder and shooting guns up to ern Wyoming, east of Yellowstone as an historical 1880’s affair, com- 1890. No pump shotguns were National Park, near Cody over plete with Dutch oven cooking. The allowed. Two stages were shot Labor Day weekend 2006. The phe- fare included roast beef, potatoes, Sunday morning, then two more in nomenon in question occurred at an peach cobbler, cowboy beans (of the afternoon. This event was elevation of approximately 8700 course), and for breakfast, old time staged as a part of the Colters Hell feet at a location near an old bannack. Bannack looks like a pan- Justice Committee, locally known as sawmill. This strange occurrence cake, but is made with oatmeal. It the Freegrazers. This is due to the was reported by local residents, ini- is delicious. Who could forget the fact they do not shoot at the same tially, but now has taken on world- wonderful desert, spotted dick (also location each month, but rather wide significance. known as spotted pup), of which an gather at a historical location in Local authorities are reporting award was named (see below). Park County Wyoming to shoot and a Cowboy Action Shoot was held at Stages were set up Saturday to pretend it’s the 1880s. The “Sawmill Park” in the Absaroka for the regular Cowboy Action Justice Committee is blessed to live Mountains near Cody, Wyoming, Shoot. These were fun stages in an area that has a plethora of Old September 1-3, 2006. On good designed by Backstrap Bill and West history and sites that make authority we have it that Yakima Lillie Blossom. The shooters gath- you feel you are in the Old West. Red, Muggins Taylor, Lillie ered there discovered there how This is Butch Cassidy and Buffalo Blossom, Scarbelly Sam, Backstrap good, bad, or ugly they were at car- Bill country. The change of scenery Bill, Silverado Sweetheart, Com- rying a tune. This was due to the each month is what makes the modore Perry Walker, Angel, fact each of the four stages was Colters Hell Justice Committee Wyoming Drummer, Phlemboy Kid, based on a Broadway musical, unique to Cowboy Action Shoo- Flatnose George Curry, Spotted requiring participants to sing a ting™. You may recall a year ago (as Horse Hanna, and myself (shooting short tune at the outset of the reported in The Cowboy Chronicle) the under the assumed name “Calico stage. Most of the tunes were Shootout at the Old Stone Barn. Jack”*) all gathered for a week-end dropped, however. One thing that That was just the beginning. Since camping and shooting excursion at became obvious during the shoot- then we have moved to many other this location. The event was called ing of these stages was the partici- locations around the country. You the “Extrava-GUN-za.” The signifi- pants all appreciated they were can peruse some of them at cance of this event will become wearing earplugs! www.coltershell.net. obvious shortly. Interspersed with A “Buffler Hunt” was also con- It was the judges’ opinion the the fun of Cowboy Action Shoo- ducted on Saturday. These partici- ladies costume contest was won by ting™, including a blackpowder pants were shooting at what Lillie Blossom, who along with

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(Continued from previous page) deemed special during the weekend. Backstrap deserved it for spotting during the Buffler Hunt and Lillie for her stages, which brought out the best and worst of their singing abili- ties. Men’s costume award was won by Commodore Perry Walker. The reason the government is concerned about this event is it pro- duced a phenomenon unheard of in the annals of Cowboy Action Shoo- ting™. Due to this specific occur- rence, the government is now pre- dicting HELL WILL FREEZE OVER IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. The phenomena that precipitated this government prediction and fearing the worst was the fact LUCKY BILL WON THE BLACK- POWDER MATCH (shooting under the alias “Calico Jack”) and missed the fewest targets! To peruse this government infor- mation, please go to the Colters Hell Justice Committee website regarding the Extrava-GUN-za week end: http://www.coltershell.net/ EXTRAVAGUNZA.htm *Lucky Bill shoots under the alias Calico Jack from time to time to be incognito when his scores go in the toilet, which is most of the time. However his FQ (fun quotient) is usu- ally high. Page 84 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

THE BATTLE AT THE OLD STONE BARN By Grey Fox, SASS #223 Life, Regulator

aturday, October 7th, 2006 warm the hands and innards. Ssaw a hardy cadre of fron- The stages were challeng- tier aficionados converge on the ing, however up-close ala prop- Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming er SASS style. The twist of the to plot battle strategy in the competition was based on finest SASS tradition. ammo count. The participants After a satisfying breakfast, were allotted a certain number the merry band of cowboy shoo- of rounds per stage, so if you tists journeyed to the Old Stone missed too many times or Barn to brave Wyoming’s brisk dropped a round, you were con- October winds. sidered a frontier fatality and The venue is unique – the ended up as an R.I.P. centerpiece is a historic barn The overall winner was dating from the early 1900 era. Wyoming Gun. Second and The organizer of the event third pistoleros were Wyoming and chief range officer was Drummer and Grey Fox. It is Yakima Red, SASS Life #13539, interesting to note a great many with his compadre, Wyoming of the competitors shot the Drummer, SASS Life #5797. match Duelist, including two of They aggressively comply with the front runners, Wyoming the SASS rules and rigidly Drummer and Grey Fox. enforce safety. The cocinero was The weather closed in just Flat Nose George, SASS as the stage takedown was #10499. Flat nose prepared bis- completed and the shootists cuits and beans for lunch and headed for warmer accommo- lots of hot cowboy coffee to dation. January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 85 Page 86 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

GOLDEN BELLS AT BUCK CREEK By Lonestar Phoenix, SASS #56093

o love, honor, and cherish, for lovely Old West style wedding. Tricher, for poorer, in sickness, and Reverend Trinity, SASS #53501, in health, “you have faced the chal- officiated as the couple renewed lenges of children, mortgages, bills, the vows they made to each other and Cowboy Action Shooting™.” years ago and have lived by for the Four generations gathered at past fifty years. Doug and Tom Primes’ Buck Creek This truly momentous occasion Shooting Range, an authentic concluded with a reception given in reproduction of a true old western honor of the bride and groom by town, along with the Buck Creek daughters, Lonestar Phoenix, Bandaleros and fellow shooters for SASS #56093, and Sweet P. a day of shooting and celebrating Instigator. This special time on the fiftieth wedding anniversary shared with family and friends will of Ace Hullum, SASS #15768, and be remembered and cherished by Shirley Hullum. all attending for years to come. The day began in Glen Rose, And for Ace and Shirley Hullum, Texas with the monthly shoot hosted all our love and the very best of by the Buck Creek Bandaleros. Golden Wedding Anniversary – August 5th, 1956-2006. wishes for Happy Trails from this Three generations participated in Congratulations! day forward! the event – Ace Hullum, daughter, Sweet P. Instigator, SASS #51857, by Ben Scalped, SASS #46267, and characters on each of the stages. and grandson, Joe “Little Joe” Coyote Claude, SASS #26410, acting After the shoot and the awards VISIT THE SASS WEB SITE AT Fulcher. All participating shooters Range Marshals especially for this presentation, all gathered on Main WWW.SASSNET.COM shot scenarios thoughtfully written event, with the Hullums as the main Street in front of the Cantina for a January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 87

IT’S ALL IN THE ALIAS By Tennessee Jack Sledger, SASS #65872

wo old codgers sat silently in the shade gait, she followed the young man across the chief into his pocket. of a bank.” Ton the raised porch of The Grand street where they each entered a large tent. “Well, it sure is painted fancy, like that The second old man asked if the young Saloon watching the passing scene in the “Well, I swarn,” the second old man wagon you had in ’75. Never was a finer men intended to be actors. The bigger dusty street before them. Presently, the said … “Never helped th’ lady down.” team of draught horses. They were all the young fellow with a broad pleasant face taller of the two, a stern visaged old man “Uhm, yeah. Aw, he’s a star. That’s talk when you sold th’ business to me. ” and eager expression smiled warmly. with a large white moustache, took out a what they’ve taken to callin’ ‘em these “You realize that was fifty years ago?” “No sir. We both go to USC. We’re just pocket watch and glanced at it. days. They get powerful stuck on “Don’t like to think about it.” here to make some long green. Football is “Shooting will commence directly,” he ‘emselves. Think they’re th’ cat’s meow. Some of the cowboys came out of the our game.” said. What kind of motorcar is that? Looks like tent with the truck driver. They unloaded “Yeah,” continued the other. “We need His somewhat shorter, huskier com- a sorry buckboard.” the enclosed van body of the truck, bring- th’ extra money cause if we get hurt and panion replied. “Rides like one too. Faster than billy- ing out furniture, set walls, Klieg lights, can’t play, we’re outta school.” “That Ford fella seems t’be tryin’ t’get be-wiz tho’, if y’can keep it on the road. and sundry other equipment. When they That struck the first old man as being it right.” Tolerable expensive too. It’s a Stutz. had finished, the driver climbed into the wrong. “Yeh,” the first old gentleman Might be a Bearcat, can’t rightly tell.” cab and drove away in a cloud of odorifer- “They let you go to college so you’ll observed. “Sure does have a lot of ques- “You know a lot about motorcars? You ous smoke. play football for them? That don’t sound tions. Ford is not his real name, you know.” have one, don’t you?” All but two of the cowboy extras square to me.” “I heard talk about that. It’s really “Bought a Pierce-Arrow. Kinda pricey returned to the tent. The two who did not “Well,” the bigger fellow said. “That’s Sweeny or some such Irish name. Aw, too, but cheaper than keepin’ horses in the were tall, husky, very big young men. how it is. There wouldn’t be college for me mosta these people don’t use their real long run. Gasoline for ‘em is real cheap an’ They crossed to the porch where the two any other way. No money.” names. “Course, that’s nuthin’ new. Lottsa that’s all th’ feedin’ they take. Mine sure old men sat. “I follow sports quite closely,” the tall fake names in th’ ol’ days.” ain’t like that one, tho’. It’s a coach, closed “You gents care if we sit here a while,” old man continued. “I may have read “They had somethin’ to hide. Maybe up, y’know. They’re callin’ ‘em coop-ays …” one of the lads inquired. about you fellows.” some of these people do too, but I reckon “I’ll stick to horses – and the street- The old men bid them sit and welcome. ”Why, you might have at that. Had a they just think it sounds better.” cars.” “Say, wouldn’t it be swell if this really real good season this past year. Duke The second old man twirled the end of A bunch of cowboys rode up and dis- was a saloon?” One of the young men, a Morrison’s the name. This is Ward Bond.” his large pointed mustache, musing aloud. mounted. They tethered their mounts in homely but personable fellow, suggested. “I have read of you boys! Promising “Well, I ain’t so sure I cotton t’that front of the large tent before entering. The “Yeah, that’d be jake with me,” the future the papers say. Proud to meet you Ford fella, anyhow. “Pears t’me he’s on the second old man took out a handkerchief, other cowboy laughed. “Instead of bein’ … My name’s Wyatt Earp. That’s prod. Aims t’be bull o’th’ woods.” removed his spectacles, and wiped them. a false front. The other side’s the front Tennessee Jack Sledger.” “Treats me civil enough. Heard he’s Those pistols sure ain’t right,” he Hell on wheels to work for.” observed. “They’re Army issue double The old timers fell silent watching as a actions from th’ Great War. Reckon th’ bevy of chatty, giggling young women hur- comp’ny got ‘em on the cheap. Sho-nuf ried along across the street. The lanky old ain’t right.” man clucked his tongue. “Ah! Nobody knows the difference. “Not a bustle amongst them,” he said That whole crowd woulda been hooted disapprovingly. outta town in the old days, except maybe A flashy automobile roared down the those two big fellas. They’re all extras, fill- street and parked a little beyond where the in’ in scenes.” elderly gents sat. An extremely handsome A large truck came around the corner young man in an enormous hat and gaily and pulled up in front of the tent. The driv- decorated clothing climbed from the dri- er got out carrying a stack of papers and ver’s seat. His companion in the two-seat entered. car, a young woman with hideously styled “Why, that thing has got balloon tires,” short peroxide blond hair waited momen- the leaner old man said. What do you reck- tarily with a disappointedly expectant on it is?” expression and then rose to clamber out of “A Fageol,” the other replied, replacing the auto. 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SPANISH GEORGE AND HAMBLIN VALLEY By Doc Nelson, SASS #19958

he recent article “Out of Respect …” by but we could see our boss coming and told she ran a café out there at Pioche. told us. When this happened, Spanish TSwift Montana Smith, SASS #52720, him to stay until he arrived. When George Spanish George said he was a high- George told us he knew he and his other reminded me of my own similar experi- Esplin got there, I asked him if he had wayman. They would never bother the helpers would have to get to Mexico, pron- ences, and I thought others might enjoy enough that this man could buy some. In outfits bringing stuff (lumber, food) into to. He said he stayed down there until his reading some first hand history as told by the course of the conversation the old man the mines, but would rob them on their wanted period had expired—thirty years. Hunter Grimshaw, a family friend who said, “You are living in my house.” way out. Now he had come back to see if he could has passed on. Then George Esplin said, “Then you One day Athe Meeks was coming back find any of the loot they had buried. First, a brief background. Hunter are Spanish George?” from delivering a load of mine timbers. He He would take a shovel, go out, sight grew up in southern Utah, and my Dad He said, “Yes, I am.” Then George had taken his sixteen-year-old daughter from a rock or tree from one place to met his son during his college days and (Esplin) said, “Just put your stuff in the with him. They were driving four horses another. He stayed about a week, looking, struck up a friendship. When I attended house and eat with the men.” on the running gears of the wagon. As the hunting, and digging holes. He told us he Southern Utah University, my wife and I And so he did. He never bothered us, neared the top of the Panaca Divide, they did not find anything and thought that took occasion to look up Hunter and his and we never bothered him. We were curi- saw dust in the northeast. Athe passed probably some of those who helped stash it wife, Lillian, and we heard lots of stories ous and asked him a lot of questions. We the lines to his daughter and crawled out had come back before he did, found it, and about the local area and various outlaws. asked him if he knew ‘Nigger Lize.’ Then on the wagon tongue between the horses taken it. Hunter had lost most of his eyesight he told us quite a story. for he was sure it would be a hold up. One day when we returned to camp, he when we knew him, and his wife was still He said Nigger Lize lived down in the Five men on horseback rode up with was gone. He could have found something, in the process of completing his history by South during the Civil War. When she left their guns drawn and demanded the girl hidden it someplace, and taken it as he left. writing down his stories as he told them, the South, the army cut out her tongue so give them her money. Athe stood up and We asked George Esplin to bring us out word for word. The following is his account she could not talk. So people could not shot three of them. The other two whirled three shovels the next time he came. We of Spanish George, a regional outlaw. understand her. She came to this part of and rode away. In the excitement the dug a bigger circle and deeper everywhere “About the year 1924 or 1925 Enoch the country and became a butcher. horses began running. The girl dropped Spanish George had dug. We did not find and Wayne Ward and I were working for Spanish George and his men used to rustle one of the lines, but kept pulling on the anything. Someone later remarked the George Esplin in Hamblin Valley. We had cattle. At one of the springs out there, they other, which turned the teams around and entire valley was pock marked with holes. just got the sheep into Hamblin Valley. An had a big underground corral where they headed back toward Panaca. Once there, As we visited with Hunter, and he old man drove up in a buckboard drawn by put the cattle. Nigger Lize would kill the they contacted the law officers, who went related this story to us verbally, he added two small strawberry mules. He had long, animals, cut up the meat, and deliver it to out and brought the bodies back to Panaca one more interesting detail. white hair down over his shoulders and a the mines around there (Panaca, Nevada). and identified them as some of Spanish “I say we never found anything, that’s long white beard. He wanted to buy bacon Aunt Marie Farrow Grimshaw told me she George’s cowhands. not quite true. We found an old boot … and coffee. We didn’t have either at camp, bought all her meat from Nigger Lize when Now back to what Spanish George with the foot still in it!” January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 89 Page 90 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 91 Page 92 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007

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Gunsmithing . . . . . 97 KCC Bullet Co., LLC ...... 99 Saber River Gunsmithing . . . . . 98 Western Stage Props ...... 97 Dietz Art Services ...... 99 Kempf Gun Shop(Suspenders) .100 Salute Products ...... 60 Western Star Leather ...... 100 Dillon Precision ...... 79 Kempf Gun Shop(Complete) . 100 SASS - Buffalo Stampede . . . . . 19 Wild Rose Trading Company . 100 Doc Holliday Immortal ...... 81 Key-Lock Saddlery ...... 83 SASS - Corporal Dow Book . . . 32 Wild West Mercantile ...... 2 El Paso Saddlery ...... 24 Kids & Clays ...... 33 SASS - EOT DVD 2006 ...... 74 William Brown Holster Co. . . . 67 El Paso Saddlery ...... 59 Kiowa Creek Trading Co...... 27 SASS - EOT 2007 ...... 53 Wolf Ears ...... 99 El Posse Grande ...... 86 Kirkpatrick Leather ...... 29 SASS - MERCANTILE ...... 90 XS Sight Systems ...... 39 January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 101

SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Alaska 49er’s 1st Sat & 3rd Sun David Cook 907-243-0181 Birchwood AK CT Valley Bushwackers 2nd Sun Johnny Pecos 413-572-2820 East Granby CT Golden Heart Shootist Society 2nd Sat & Last Sun Valencia Rose 907-488-7660 Chatanika AK Homesteaders Shooting Club 3rd Sun Kidd Reno 860-536-3342 Ledyard CT Juneau Gold Miners Posse 3rd Sun C. W. Knight 907-789-2456 Juneau AK Padens Posse 3rd Sun Deacon Will 302-422-6534 Seaford DE North Alabama Regulators 1st Sun Six String 256-582-3621 Woodville AL Big River Rangers 1st Sat Nimrod Long 850-592-5665 Grand Ridge FL Alabama Rangers 2nd Sun RC Moon 205-410-5707 Brierfield AL Howey In the Hills Cowboys 1st Sat Lady Robin 352-429-2587 Howey in the Hills FL Gallant Gunfighters 3rd & 5th Sun Buck D. Law 256-504-4366 Gallant AL Gold Coast Gunslingers 1st Sat L. Topay 305-233-5756 Miramar FL Vulcan Long Rifles 3rd Sat Havana Jim 205-979-2931 Hoover AL Hernando County Regulators 1st Sun Shady Brady 352-686-1055 Brooksville FL Old York Shootist 4th Sun Derringer Di 205-647-6925 Hoover AL Hatbill Gang 1st Sun Colonel Dan 407-359-7752 Titusville FL Cahaba Cowboys Quarterly TBA Curly Doc Coleman 205-988-9076 Argo AL Resurrection Rangers 2nd Sat Tennessee Tonto 813-920-4280 Brooksville FL Mountain Valley Vigilantes 1st Sat Christmas Kid 501-625-3554 Hot Springs AR Fort White Cowboy Cavalry 2nd Sat Delta Glen 352-317-2357 Fort White FL Running W Regulators 1st Sat & 3rd Sun AR Mule Skinner 501-824-2590 Lincoln AR Everglades Rifle & Pistol Club 2nd Sat Nick Simicich 561-368-1055 West Palm Beach FL Critter Creek Citizens Okeechobee Marshals 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Lead Pusher 561-793-5024 Indiantown FL Vigilance Committee 1st Sun Evil Bob 903-838-3897 Fouke AR Tater Hill Gunfighters 2nd Sun Judge JD Justice 941-743-4043 Arcadia FL Outlaw Camp 2nd & 5th Sat Ozark Red 501-362-2963 Heber Springs AR Weewahootee Vigilance Committee 2nd Sun Weewahootee 407-857-1107 Orlando FL Judge Parker’s Marshals 2nd Sat Reno Sparks 918-647-9704 Fort Smith AR Panhandle Cowboys 2nd Sun Panhandle B. Kid 850-432-1968 Pensacola FL Arkansas Lead Slingers 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Dirty Dan Paladin 473-633-2107 Bentonville AR Southwest Florida Gunslingers 3rd Sat Swamp Fox 239-566-2047 Punta Gorda FL South Fork River Regulators 3rd & 5th Sat Standing Eagle 870-895-2677 Salem AR Martin County Marshals 3rd Sat Jasper Jim 561-747-4487 Stuart FL True Grit Single Action Lake County Pistoleros 3rd Sat Brocky Jack Norton 352-409-3693 Tavares FL Shooters Club 4th Sun Sister Sundance 479-968-7129 Belleville AR Miakka Misfits 3rd Sun Lulu Ann 941-322-0846 Myakka City FL Rio Salado Cowboy Action Indian River Regulators 4th Sat Turkey Creek Red 321-728-7928 Palm Bay FL Shooting Society 1st Sat AZ Lightning Jack 480-820-7372 Mesa AZ Panhandle Cattle Co. 4th Sat Tac Hammer 850-785-6535 Port St. Joe FL Cochise Gunfighters 1st Sat I.B. Good 520-366-5401 Sierra Vista AZ Cowford Regulators 4th Sun Dakota Lil 904-724-7012 Jacksonville FL Cowtown Cowboy Shooters Assoc. 1st Sun & 3rd Sat Barbwire 480-488-3064 Cowtown AZ Five County Regulators 4th Sun Dead Shot Scott 239-261-2892 Punta Gorda FL Arizona Cowboy Shooters Doodle Hill Regulators 4th Sun Dave Smith 813-645-3828 Ruskin FL Association, Inc 2nd Sat Sunshine Kay 602-973-3434 Phoenix AZ Antelope Junction Rangers Fridays Mayeye Rider 727-736-3977 Pineallas Park FL Pima Pistoleros Cowboy Withlacoochee Renegades, The Last Sat Hungry Bear 850-929-2406 Pinetta FL Action Shooter 2nd Sat Wander N. Star 520-744-3869 Tucson AZ River Bend Rough Riders 1st Sat Georgia Cracker 404-219-0073 Dawson County GA Colorado River Regulators 2nd Sun Crowheart 928-855-2893 Lake Havasu AZ American Old West Cowboys 1st Sat Josey Buckhorn 423-236-5281 Flintstone GA El Diablo de Tucson 2nd Sun Big BooBoo 520-370-0806 Tucson AZ Valdosta Vigilance Committee 1st Sat Big Boyd 229-244-3161 Valdosta GA Dusty Bunch Old Western Shooters 3rd Sat Squibber 520-568-2852 Casa Grande AZ Lonesome Valley Regulators 1st Sun Wishbone Hooper 478-922-9384 Warner Robins GA White Mountain Old West Shootists 3rd Sat German Joe 928-537-7088 Snowflake AZ Doc Holliday’s Immortals 2nd Sat Easy Rider 770-954-9696 Griffin GA Los Vaqueros 3rd Sat Ole Deadeye 520-749-1186 Tucson AZ Pale Riders 2nd Sat Will Killigan 706-568-0869 Midland GA Mohave Marshalls 3rd Sun Mizkiz 928-753-4266 Kingman AZ Mule Camp Cowboys 3rd Sat San Quinton 706-335-7302 Covington GA Tonto Rim Marauders 3rd Sun Silverado Cid 928-474-8649 Payson AZ Cherokee Cowboys 4th Sat Southern Breeze 770-597-7994 Gainesville GA Altar Valley Pistoleros 3rd Sun Hidalgo 520-665-2222 Tucson AZ Maui Marshals 1st & 3rd Sat Bad Burt 808-875-9085 Maui HI Arizona Yavapai Rangers 4th Sat Whisperin Meadows 928-567-9227 Camp Verde AZ Turkeyfoot Cowboys 1st Sat Kingdom Kid 319-351-7572 Waterloo IA Tombstone Buscaderos 4th Sat Diamond Pak 520-743-0179 Tombstone AZ Iowa South West Shootist 1st Sun Colonel J. Fighters 402-291-2053 Glenwood IA YRL-High Country Cowboys 4th Sun J. P. Trouble 928-445-2468 Prescott AZ Zen Shootists 4th Sat Gunner Reins 515-967-7334 Ankeny IA Colorado River Shootists 4th Sun ClueLass 928-726-7727 Yuma AZ Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters 1st Sat Idaho Packer 208-589-5941 Idaho Falls ID Sunnyvale Regulators 1st & 3rd Mon Billy Two Bears 408-739-4436 Sunnyvale CA Squaw Butte Regulators 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Acequia Kidd 208-365-4551 Emmett ID Silver Queen Mine Regulators 1st & 3rd Sun Walks Fletcher 310-539-8202 Azusa CA El Buscaderos 2-4 Sun Often Cranky 208-448-0999 Spirit Lake ID Escondido Bandidos 1st Sat Devil Jack 760-741-3229 Escondido CA Northwest Shadow Riders 2nd Sat Silverado Belle 208-743-5765 Lewiston ID West End Outlaws 1st Sat Rob Banks 714-206-6893 Myers Canyon CA Southern Idaho Rangers 2nd Sat Snake River Dutch 208-237-2419 Pocatello ID The Outlaws 1st Sat Jackalope Jasper 530-344-8121 Sloughouse CA Oregon Trail Rough Riders 2nd Sun & 3rd Sat Pinkeye Pinkerton 208-922-3671 Boise ID Lassen Regulators 1st Sat Marshal Hankins 530-257-8958 Susanville CA Hell’s Canyon Ghost Riders 3rd Sat J.P. Sloe 208-798-0826 Lewiston ID Two Rivers Posse 1st Sat & 4th Sun Cherokee Knight 209-477-8883 Manteca CA The Twin Butte Bunch 3rd Sat (Apr - Nov) Idaho Shady Layne 208-524-1597 Rexburg ID River City Regulators 1st Sun Max Sand 916-359-4041 Davis CA Panhandle Regulators 3rd Sun Long Rifle 208-245-4142 Plummer ID Mother Lode Shootist Society 1st Sun Dusty Webster 209-728-2309 Jamestown CA Snake River Western Hole In The Wall Gang 1st Sun K. C., U. S. Marshal 310-640-3653 Piru CA Shooting Society 4th Sat Missy Mable 208-736-8143 Jerome ID 5 Dogs Creek 1st Wknd Almost Dangerous 760-376-4493 Bakersfield CA Shady Creek Shootists 1st & 4th Sun Dapper Dan Porter 309-734-2324 Monmouth IL Cajon Cowboys 2nd & 4th Sat Bojack 760-956-5044 Devore CA The Lakewood Marshal’s 1st Sat Pine Ridge Jack 618-673-2568 Cisne IL Chorro Valley Regulators 2nd & 5th Sun Solvang Shootist 805-688-3969 San Luis Obispo CA Rangeless Riders 1st Sat Inspector (The) 618-345-5048 Highland IL Shasta Regulators 2nd Sat Cayenne Pepper 530-275-3158 Burney CA Boneyard Creek Regulators 1st Sun Wild Pike 217-356-5136 Newman IL Palm Springs Gun Club 2nd Sat Deacon Dick 760-340-0828 Palm Springs CA Kishwaukee Valley Regulators 1st Sun Apr-Nov MT Mnt Man Mike 815-899-0046 Sycamore IL Dulzura Desperados 2nd Sat Hashknife Willie 619-271-1481 San Diego CA (No shoot in May) California Rangers 2nd Sat Melvin P. Thorpe 916-984-9770 Sloughhouse CA Effingham County Hawkinsville Claim Jumpers 2nd Sat Deacon Doug 530-926-4538 Yreka CA Sportsman’s Club 2nd Sat Fossil Creek Bob 618-238-4222 Effingham IL Burro Canyon Gun Slingers 2nd Sun Smedley Butler 714-639-8723 Chino CA Illinois River City Regulators 2nd Sun Chillicothe Outlaw 309-579-2443 East Peoria IL Double R Bar Regulators 2nd Sun Kentucky Gal 760-956-6921 Lucerne Valley CA Salt River Renegades 2nd Sun Scribbler 217-228-9047 Quincy IL Richmond Roughriders 2nd Sun Buffy 650-994-9412 Richmond CA Vermilion River Long Riders 2nd Sun Bailey Creek 815-442-3259 Streator IL The Over The Hill Gang 2nd Wknd Kooskia Kid 818-566-7900 Sylmar CA Nason Mining Company Regulators 3rd & 5th Sat Lowdown Highwall 618-279-3500 West Frankfort IL NCSA Saddle Tramps 3rd Sat Graybeard 760-727-9160 Pala CA McLean County Peacemakers 3rd Sat Marshall RD 309-379-4331 Bloomington IL Shasta Regulators 3rd Sat Modoc 530-365-1839 Redding CA Macoupin County Regulators 3rd Sat One Good Eye 618-585-4868 Bunker Hill IL Robbers Roost Vigilantes 3rd Sat Coso Kid 760-375-9519 Ridgecrest CA Tri County Cowboys 3rd Sat Sierra Hombre 815-967-6333 Hazelhurst IL High Desert Cowboys 3rd Sun Doc Silverhawks 661-948-2543 Acton CA Illowa Irregulars 3rd Sun Sassparilla Ken 309-792-0111 Milan IL Kings River Regulators 3rd Sun Slick Rock Rooster 559-299-8669 Clovis CA Oak Park Sportsmen’s Club 3rd Sun Torandado 815-302-8305 Plainfield IL Murieta Posse 3rd Sun Black Jack Traven 530-677-0368 Rancho Murieta CA Marion County Renegades 4th Sat Shell Stuffer 618-822-6952 Sandoval IL South Coast Rangers 3rd Sun Swifty Schofield 805-968-7138 Santa Barbara CA Long Nine 4th Sun Postman 217-498-8599 Loami IL Panorama Sportsman Club 3rd Sun Desperado 818-341-7255 Sylmar CA Dewmaine Drifters As Sched Wounded Knees 618-997-4261 Carterville IL Ukiah Gun Club 3rd Sun Will Bonner 707462-1466 Ukiah CA Prairie State Cowboy Mad River Rangers 4th Sat Kid Kneestone 707-445-1981 Blue Lake CA Action Shooters As Sched Taquila Tab 217-496-3949 Sparta IL Deadwood Drifters 4th Sat K.C. US Marshal 310-640-3653 Piru CA Cutter’s Raiders 1st Sat Midnite Desperado 574-893-7214 Warsaw IN Coyote Valley Sharp Shooters 4th Sat Hawk Hardcase 408-255-6111 San Jose CA Daleville Desperados 2nd & 4th Sat Frenchy Yukon 765-472-7123 Daleville IN Pozo River Vigilance Committee 4th Sat Dirty Sally 805-438-4817 Santa Margarita CA Big Rock SASS 2nd & 4th Sat South Paw Too 812-866-2406 Lexington IN California Shady Ladies 4th Sat Lady Gambler 916-447-2040 Sloughhouse CA Schuster’s Rangers 2nd Sun Coal Car Kid 219-759-3498 Chesterton IN FaultLine Shootist Society 4th Sun Querida 831-636-3348 Gonzales CA Pleasant Valley Renegades 2nd Wknd Lizzy of the Valley 812-945-0221 Canaan IN The Range 4th Sun Grass V. Federally 530-273-4440 Grass Valley CA Thunder Valley 3rd Sat Redneck Rebel 812-755-4237 Campbellsburg IN The Cowboys 4th Sun Captain Jake 714-536-2635 Norco CA Indian Trail Ambush 3rd Sat Dorvin Emery 765-853-1266 Modoc IN Ojai Valley Desperados 4th Sun Paul Fielding 805-644-5637 Ojai CA High Ground Regulators 3rd Sat Apr. - Nov. Blackjack Max 765-832-3324 West Terre Haute IN Windy Gap Regulators 1st Sat Piedra Kidd 970-565-9228 Cortez CO 10 O’clock Line Shootist Club 3rd Sun Bunsen Rose 765-832-6620 Cayuga IN Colorado Cowboys 1st Sat Mule Creek 719-748-3398 Lake George CO Deer Creek Regulators 4th Sun C. Bubba McCoy 765-948-4487 Jonesboro IN San Juan Rangers 1st Sun Sapinero 970-323-6566 Montrose CO Wildwood Wranglers 4th Sun VOODOOMAN 219-872-2721 Michigan City IN Colorado Shaketails 1st Sun Yaro 303-646-3777 Ramah CO (No Shoot Dec & Jan) Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club 2nd Sun Capt. W. K. Kelso 970-565-8960 Cortez CO Red Brush Raiders As Sched Chinaman 812-426-0793 Newburgh IN Montrose Marshals 2nd Sun Big Hat 970-249-7701 Montrose CO Butterfield Gulch Gang 1st Sun Polecat 785-827-8149 Chapman KS Rifle Creek Rangers 2nd Sun Miles Coffee 970-625-0657 Rifle CO Powder Creek Cowboys 2nd Sat & 4th Wed Shawnee Shamus 913-236-8812 Lenexa KS Rockvale Bunch 3rd Sat Nevada Steel 719-784-6683 Rockvale CO Mill Brook Wranglers 2nd Sun Glacier Griz 785-421-3329 Hill City KS Pawnee Station 3rd Sat Red River Wrangler 970-225-0545 Wellington CO Free State Rangers 3rd & 5th Sun Buffalo Phil 913-904-8733 Parker KS Four Corners Gunslingers 3rd Sun Cerveza Slim 970-247-0745 Durango CO Sand Hill Regulators 3rd Sat Latigo Max 620-663-8666 Hutchinson KS Castle Peak Wild Shots 3rd Sun Old Squinteye 970-524-9348 Gypsum CO Capital City Cowboys 4th Sun Major Lee Wild 785-539-9508 Topeka KS Thunder Mountain Shootists 3rd Wknd Pinto Being 970-464-7118 Grand Junction CO Kentucky Regulators 1st Sat Kentucky Dover 270-658-3247 Boaz KY Shootists Society of Pawnee Hooten Old Town Regulators 1st Sat (Mar - Dec) No Purse Nez 606-633-7688 Mckee KY Sportsmens Center 4th Sat Cherokee Kat 970-484-3445 Briggsdale CO Knob Creek Gunfighters Guild 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Mountain Drover 502-817-8124 Shepardsville KY Northwest Colorado Rangers 4th Sat Sagebrush Burns 970-824-8407 Craig CO Green River Gunslingers 2nd Sat Yak 270-529-3775 Bowling Green KY Sand Creek Raiders 4th Sun Sweet Water Bill 303-366-8827 Byers CO Crab Orchard Cowboy Shootist 2nd Sat Rowdy Fulcher 270-389-9402 Clay KY Black Canyon Ghost Riders 4th Sun Double Bit 970-874-8745 Hotchkiss CO Kentucky Longrifles Cowboys 2nd Sat Bullfork Shotgun Red 606-784-0067 Morehead KY Ledyard Sidewinders 1st Sat (Beg Jan) Yosemite Gene 860-536-0887 Ledyard CT Ohio River Rangers 2nd Sat Jim Spears 270-443-5216 Paducah KY Echo Ridge Regulators 1st Sun Shiloh Beck 203-467-9577 Colechester CT Highland Regulators, Inc 3rd & 4th Wknd Hezekiah Hawke 859-250-7766 Winfield KY Congress of Rough Riders 1st Sun Snake Eyes F. Tanner 203-612-8855 Naugatuck CT Fox Bend Peacemakers 4th Sun Tioga Kid 859-277-9693 Wilmore KY

If your Listing is incorrect, please notify SASS office (714) 694-1800. (Continued on page 102) Page 102 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE (Cont.) (Continued from page 101) Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Devil Swamp Gang 1st Sat Captain Parker 985-537-7725 Thibodaux LA Rio Grande Renegades 3rd Sat & 4th Sun Rancid Roy 505-898-4894 Albuquerque NM Up The Creek Gang 2nd & 4th Sat Slugs 337-439-4579 Lake Charles LA Rio Vaqueros 3rd Sun J. W. Brockey 505-744-4488 T or C NM Bayou Bounty Hunters 2nd Sat Soiled Dove 985-796-9698 Amite LA Monument Springs Bushwackers 4th Sat Mesquite Bandit 505-392-5017 Hobbs NM Cajun Cowboy Shooters Society 2nd Sun Durango Dan 225-752-2288 Baton Rouge LA Picacho Posse 4th Sat La Lu 505-526-9668 Las Cruces NM Cypress Creek Cowboys 2nd Wknd Mav Dutchman 318-396-6320 Downsville LA Tres Rios Bandidos 4th Sun Long Step 505-325-4493 Farmington NM Grand Ecore Vigilantes 3rd Sat Ouachita Kid 318-932-6637 Natchitoches LA High Plains Drifters 1st Sun Fernley 775-575-3131 Fernley NV Deadwood Marshals 3rd Sat Cajun Dove 225-751-8552 Sorrento LA Eldorado Cowboys 1st Wknd Charming 702-565-3736 Boulder City NV Shawsheen River Rangers As Sched Yukon Willie 978-663-3342 Bedford MA Pahrump Cowboy Shooters Harvard Ghost Riders As Sched Yosemite Kid 781-891-4089 Harvard MA Association 2nd Sun Brandy Alexander 775-727-4537 Amargosa NV Nashoba Valley Regulators As Sched Texas Jack Black 508-882-3058 Harvard MA Nevada Rangers Cowboy Action Mansfield Marauders As Sched Mohawk Mac 508-369-5093 Mansfield MA Shooting Society 2nd Sun Cactus McHarg 702-644-5903 Jean NV Danvers Desperados As Sched Pittsburg Mac 781-599-1930 Middleton MA Roop County Cowboy Gunnysackers Sat Nantucket Dawn781-749-6951 Scituate MA Shooters Assn. 2nd Sun Russ T. Chambers 775-747-1426 Sparks NV Eas’dern Shore Renegades 1st Sat Sudlersville MD Silver State Shootists Club 3rd Sun Tahoe Bill 775-586-9178 Carson City NV Thurmont Rangers 1st Sun Rifleman C.W. 717-637-2663 Thurmont MD Desert Desperados 3rd Sun Buffalo Sam 702-459-6454 Las Vegas NV St. Charles Sportsman’s Club 2nd Sat Rufus Lupus 301-499-7879 Waldorf MD Silver City Shooters Society 4th Sun Oklahoma 702-657-8822 Indian Springs NV Damascus Wildlife Rangers 4th Sat (Mar-Nov) Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 Damascus MD Bar D Hombre’s 5th Sun Madd Mike 775-727-7476 Pahrump NV Monocacy Irregulars As Sched Church Key 304-229-8266 Frederick MD Lone Wolf Shooters, LLC As Sched. Penny Pepperbox 775-727-4600 Pahrump NV Potomac Rangers at SCSC As Sched Tennessee Slim 301-743-7664 Waldorf MD Tioga County Cowboys 1st Sat Empty Cases 607-699-3307 Owego NY Capitol City Vigilance Committee As Sched Bum Steer 207-622-9400 Augusta ME Pathfinder Pistoleros 1st Sun Sonny 315-695-7032 Fulton NY Blue Hill Regulators As Sched Dangerous D. Dalton 207-667-3586 Blue Hill ME Panorama Trail Regulators 2nd Sat Twelve Bore 585-638-8413 Penfield NY Hurricane Valley Rangers As Sched Leo 207-829-3092 Falmouth ME Bar-20 2nd Sat Renegade Ralph 315-363-5342 W. Eaton NY Big Pine Bounty Hunters As Sched Ripley Scrounger 207-876-4928 Guilford ME The Hole In The Wall Gang 2nd Sun Patchogue Mike 631-289-8749 Calverton NY Beaver Creek Desperados As Sched Jimmy Reb 207-698-4436 Sanford/Springvale ME Boot Hill Regulators 2nd Sun Colonel Bill 845-354-4980 Chester NY Rockford Regulators 1st Sat No Cattle 616-363-2827 Rockford MI Border Rangers 2nd Sun Colesville Bob 607-693-2286 Greene NY Sucker Creek Saddle & Gun Club 2nd Sat Rodeo Road 989-205-0096 Breckenridge MI Diamond Four 3rd Sat Kayutah Kid 607-796-0573 Odessa NY River Bend Rangers 2nd Sat Jonathan Slim Chance 574-277-9712 Buchanan MI Circle K Regulators 3rd Sun Smokehouse Dan 518-885-3758 Ballston Spa NY Timber Town Marshals 3rd Sat Grizzly Bear Pete 989-631-6658 Midland MI D Bar D Wranglers 4th Sat Captain Maf 845-226-8611 Wappingers Fall NY Chippewa Regulators 3rd Sat Yooper Fred 906-635-9700 Sault Ste. Marie MI The Long Riders 4th Sun Mebbe L. Schute 585-377-0186 Shortsville NY Hidden Valley Cowboys 3rd Sun Charlie Ringo 269-327-4969 Sturgis MI The Shadow Riders As Sched Snake River Cowboy 631-477-1090 Westhampton NY Rocky River Regulators 3rd Sun Chili Pepper Pete 586-301-2778 Utica MI East End Regulators Last Sun Diamond Rio 631-585-1936 West Hampton NY Eagleville Cowboys 4th Sat Thummper John 231-377-7232 Central Lake MI Big Irons 1st Sat Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Double Barrel Gang 4th Sat Slippery Pete 269-838-6944 Hastings MI Middletown Sportsmens Club, Inc. 1st Sat Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Johnson Creek Regulators 4th Sat Cheyenne Raider 734-355-6333 Plymouth MI Tusco Long Riders 1st Sat Split Rail 330-364-6185 Midvale OH West Walker Rangers As Sched Two Rig A Tony 616-891-6917 Grand Rapids MI Firelands Peacemakers 1st Wed, 3rd Sat & 5th Sun Johnny Shiloh 440-984-4551 Rochester OH Wolverine Rangers As Sched Dodge City Dick 248-674-1254 Port Huron MI Sandusky County Regulators 2nd Sat Kenny Vaquero 419-874-6929 Gibsonburg OH Saginaw Six-Shooters As Sched Katie Callahan 989-585-3292 Saginaw MI Ohio Valley Vigilantes 2nd Sat Rowdy K 419-529-0887 Mt. Vernon OH Lapeer County Sportsmans Miami Valley Cowboys 2nd Sun Buckshot Jones 937-615-2062 Piqua OH Club Wranglers Sun Ricochet Bill 810-441-2438 Attica MI Shenango River Rats 2nd Sun & 4th Sat Shenango Joe 330-782-0958 Yankee Lake OH Cedar Valley Vigilantes 1st & 3rd Sat Mogollon Drifter 507-838-7334 Morristown MN Scioto Territory Desperado’s 3rd & 5th Sun Lucky Levi Loving 740-745-1220 West Jefferson OH Crow River Rangers 1st Sun Cantankerous Jeb 763-682-3710 Howard Lake MN AuGlaize Rough Riders 3rd Sun Doc Carson 419-782-7837 Defiance OH Lookout Mountain Briar Rabbit Rangers 4th Sat Grizzly Killer 330-204-4606 Zanesville OH Gunsmoke Society 3rd Sat Wagonmaster 218-744-4694 Virginia MN Central Ohio Cowboys 4th Sun Buffalo Balu 740-569-3206 Circleville OH East Grand Forks Rod & Gun Club 3rd Sun BB Gunner 218-779-8555 East Grand Forks MN Zane Trace Regulators As Sched Charlie Three Toes 740-962-3812 Cambridge OH Ike’s Clantons 4th Sun Dawgnapper 507-276-2255 New Ulm MN Jackson Six Shooters Last Sat Flat Iron Fred 330-538-2690 North Jackson OH The Ozark Posse 1st Sat Tightwade Swede 417-847-0018 Cassville MO Shortgrass Rangers 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Captain Allyn Capron 580-357-5870 Grandfield OK Rocky Branch Rangers 1st Sun Iza Littleoff 816-524-1462 Higginsville MO Cherokee Strip Shootists 1st Sun Querida Kate 405-372-0208 Stillwater OK Moniteau Creek River Raiders 2nd Sun Doolin Riggs 573-687-3103 Fayette MO Oklahoma Territorial Marshals 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Stonewall 405-739-0545 Arcadia OK Gateway Shootist Society 3rd Sun Bounty Seeker 636-464-6569 St. Louis MO Indian Territory Single Action Central Ozarks Western Shooters 3rd Sun X S Chance 573-765-5483 St. Robert MO Shooting Society 2nd Sun, 3rd Sat, 4th Wed, & 5th Sun Montana Dan 918-313-0249 Coweta OK Southern Missouri Rangers 4th Wknd Smokie 417-759-9114 Willard MO Flying W Outlaws 3rd & 5th Sat Papa Don 580-225-5515 Elk City OK Natchez Six Gunners 1st Sat Winchester 601-445-5223 Natchez MS Tater Hill Regulators 3rd Sun Taos Willie 918-355-2849 Tulsa OK Mississippi Peacemakers 3rd Sat Squinter 601-825-8640 Mendenhall MS Orygun Cowboys & Cowgirls 1st Mon, 2nd Sun & 3rd Sat Transit Man 503-864-3311 Sherwood OR Mississippi River Rangers 4th & 5th Sat Easy Lee 662-838-7451 Byhalia MS Merlin Marauders 1st Sat Rogue Rascal 541-472-8585 Grants Pass OR Mississippi Regulators 4th Sat Lone Yankee 601-249-3315 McComb MS Dry Gulch Desperados 1st Sat G. D. R. Goldvein 509-394-2418 Milton Freewater OR Sun River Rangers Shooting Society 1st Sun & 4th Sat Wapiti Willie 406-454-2809 Simms MT Horse Ridge Pistoleros 1st Sun Cowboss 541-548-7325 Bend OR Honorable Road Agents Siuslaw River Rangers 1st Sun Johnny Jingos 541-997-6313 Florence OR Shooting Society 2nd Sat Diamond Red 406-685-3618 Ennis MT Table Rock Rangers 1st Sun & 2nd Sat Checotah 541-772-9941 White City OR Rocky Mountain Rangers 2nd Wknd Jocko 406-847-0745 Noxon MT Fort Dalles Defenders 2nd Sat & 4th Sun Mallard 541-993-3663 The Dalles OR Bigfork Buscaderos 3rd Sat Bodie Camp 406-883-6797 Bigfork MT Klamath Cowboys 2nd Sun Rambling Dave 562-431-2525 Keno OR Last Chance Handgunners 3rd Sat Bocephus Bandito 406-439-4476 Boulder MT Jefferson State Regulators 3rd Sat Jed I. Knight 541-944-2281 Ashland OR Rosebud Drygulchers 3rd Sun Sgt. Blue 406-356-7885 Forsyth MT Oregon Trail Regulators 3rd Sat Road Agent 541-963-2237 La Grande OR Montana Territory Peacemakers 4th Sat Montana Rawhide 406-245-2854 Billings MT Oregon Old West Shooting Society 3rd Sun & 4th Sat Mid Valley Drifter 541-259-2774 Shedd OR Yellowstone Regulators 4th Sat Chisler Wood 406-646-9577 West YellowstoneMT Umpqua Regulators 4th Sun Big Lou 541-484-5900 Roseburg OR Greasy Grass Scouts Call to Shoot Prairie Annie 406-638-2438 Garryowen MT Molalla River Rangers As Sched Gold Dust Bill 503-705-1211 Canby OR Flatwoods Cowboys 1st Sat W. “MO” Tompskins 910-325-1049 Hubert NC Columbia County Cowboys TBA Kitty Colt 503-642-4120 St. Helens OR Walnut Grove Rangers 1st Sat Ross Rutherford 828-287-4519 Rutherfordton NC Perry County Regulators 1st Sat Snappy Lady 717-789-3893 Ickesburg PA Old North State Posse 1st Sat Layden 704-279-7161 Salisbury NC Dry Gulch Rangers 1st Sat Pepc Holic 724-263-1461 Midway PA Old Hickory Regulators 1st Sat Father Time 252-291-3184 Wilson NC Chimney Rocks Regulators 1st Sun Cove Lane 814-793-2844 Hollidaysburg PA Carolina Rough Riders 1st Sun Pecos Pete 704-996-0756 Charlotte NC Boothill Gang of Topton 1st Sun Lester Moore 610-821-8215 Topton PA High Country Cowboys 2nd Sat Wild Otter 828-423-7796 Asheville NC Whispering Pines Cowboy Carolina Cattlemen’s Shooting Committee 1st Sun Mac Traven 570-723-8885 Wellsboro PA and Social Society 2nd Sat Rev. Will U. Sinmore 919-693-1644 Raleigh/Creedmore NC Logans Ferry Regulators 2nd Sat Mariah Kid 412-793-1496 Pittsburgh PA Buccaneer Range Regulators 2nd Sat Dick Holliday 910-520-4822 Wilmington NC Heidelberg Lost Dutchmen 2nd Sat Cobb 717-949-6854 Schaefferstown PA Carolina Single Action Mainville Marauders 2nd Sun Gettysburg 570-387-1795 Mainville PA Shooting Society 2nd Sun Carolina Kid 336-498-6449 Eden NC Westshore Posse 2nd Sun Doc Hornaday 717-432-1352 New Cumberland PA Cross Creek Cowboys 3rd Sat Grizzly Greg 910-424-3376 Fayetteville NC The Dakota Badlanders 2nd Sun Dakota J. Gunfighter 610-837-8020 Orefield PA Gunpowder Creek Regulators 3rd Sat Horsetrader 828-754-1884 Lenoir NC River Junction Shootist Society 3rd Sat Mattie Hays 724-593-6602 Donegal PA Piedmont Handgunners Assn. 3rd Sun Clint Crow 704-983-2909 Lexington NC Jefferson Rifle Club, Inc. 3rd Sat (Mar-Nov) Oracle Jones 410-239-6795 Jefferson PA Bostic Vigilantes 4th Sat Bostic Kid 704-434-2174 Bostic NC Blue Mountain Rangers 3rd Sun The Mad Tanner 610-562-8161 Hamburg PA Iredell Regulators 4th Sat Big Jake Hosey 704-604-1717 Statesville NC Silver Lake Bounty Hunters 3rd Sun Marshal TJ Buckshot 570-663-3045 Montrose PA Dakota Rough Riders As Sched Rough Rider 701-222-6612 Bismarck ND Purgatory 3rd Wknd Dry Gulch Geezer 814-827-2120 Titusville PA Sheyenne Valley Peacekeepers As Sched Doc Neilson 701-588-4331 Kindred ND Elstonville Hombres 4th Sun Basket Lady 717-949-3970 Manheim PA Alliance Cowboy Club 1st Sun Panhandle Slim Miles 308-762-7086 Alliance NE Stewart’s Regulators 4th Sun Ellie Sodbuster 724-479-8838 Shelocta PA Oregon Trail Regulators, NE 2nd Sat Pvt. J. Southwick 307-837-2919 Scottsbluff NE El Posse Grande 4th Sun (Mar-Oct) Black Hills Barb 570-538-9163 Muncy Valley PA Eastern Nebraska Gun Club 2nd Sun Flint Valdez 712-323-8996 Louisville NE Conestoga Wagoneers As Sched No Change 215-431-2302 Southampton PA Flat Water Shootists 3rd Sun Scorpion Blain 308-226-2567 Grand Island NE Lincoln County Lawmen 4th Sun Longshot Logan 401-334-9466 Manville RI White Mountain Regulators As Sched Dead Head 603-772-2358 Candia NH Palmetto Posse 1st Sat Dun Gamblin 803-951-1986 Columbia SC The Dalton Gang Shooting Piedmont Regulators 2nd Sat Chase Randall 864-843-6154 Anderson SC Club, of NH LLC As Sched Littleton S. Dalton 603-444-6876 Dalton NH Hurricane Riders 3rd Sat Concho V. Charlie 843-997-4063 Aynor SC Pemi Valley Peacemakers As Sched Capt. Side Burns 603-539-4584 Holderness NH Savannah River Rangers 3rd Sun Creede Kid 706-860-0549 Jackson SC Merrimack Valley Marauders As Sched Sheriff R. P. Bucket 603-881-3656 Pelham NH Geechee Gunfighters 4th Sat Osage Pete 843-899-4370 Ridgeville SC Monadnock Mountain Regulators Last Sun La Bouche 603-352-3290 Keene NH Deadwood Seven Down Regulators 1st Sun Deadwood George 605-642-2301 Spearfish SD Thumbusters 2nd Sun Ol’ Sea Dog 732-892-7272 Monmouth NJ Cottonwood Cowboy Association 2nd Sun Dakota Nail Bender 605-532-5212 Clark SD Jackson Hole Gang 4th Sun (Mar-Nov) Emberado 609-466-2277 Jackson NJ Black Hills Shootist Association 3rd Sun Hawkbill Smith 605-342-8946 Pringle SD Magdalena Trail Drivers 1st & 3rd Sat Slippery Steve 505-835-8664 Magdalena NM Bald Mountain Renegades 4th Sun Grease Cup 605-598-6744 Faulkton SD Rio Rancho Regulators 1st & 4th Sat Sam Brannan 505-400-2468 Rio Rancho NM Wartrace Regulators 1st Sat Will Reily 615-325-9585 Wartrace TN Otero Practical Shooting Greene County Regulators 1st Sat Mort Dooley 423-335-0847 Greeneville TN Association 1st Sat Alamo Rose 505-437-6405 La Luz NM Memphis Gunslingers 2nd Sat Sagebrush Jim 901-380-5591 Arlington TN Buffalo Range Riders 1st Sun Coyote Calhoun 404-580-5985 Founders Ranch NM Smokey Mountain Shootist Society 2nd Sat Hombre Sin Nombre 865-966-1168 Knoxville TN Bighorn Vigilantes 2nd Sat Travis Boggus 505-832-1302 Edgewood NM Bitter Creek Rangers 3rd Sat Sunset Evans 931-484-2036 Crossville TN Gila Rangers 2nd Sat Chico Cheech 505-388-2531 Silver City NM Tennessee Mountain Marauders 3rd Sat Cherokee Maddog 423-309-8552 Ringgold, GA TN Lost River Cowboys 2nd Sun Concho Viejo 505-622-9970 Roswell NM North West Tennessee Longriders 3rd Sat Can’t Shoot Dillon 731-885-8102 Union City TN Seven Rivers Regulators 3rd Sat Neches Jack 505-628-0028 Carlsbad NM Tennessee Trail Bums 3rd Sun Wiley Fish 931-728-5327 Manchester TN Lost Almost Posse 3rd Sat Buncle Steve 505-662-6034 Los Alamos NM Ocoee Rangers 4th Sat Ocoee Red 423-476-5303 Cleveland TN

If your Listing is incorrect, please notify SASS office (714) 694-1800. (Continued on page 103) January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 103 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS MONTHLY SHOOTING SCHEDULE (Cont.) (Continued from page 102) Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Club Name Sched. Contact Phone City State El Vaqueros 1st & Last Sun Tom Doniphan 254-559-9896 Breckenridge TX CANADIAN MONTHLY MATCHES Texas Troublemakers 1st Sat Lefty Tex Larue 903-849-2655 Brownsboro TX Alberta Frontier Shootists As Sched Mustang Heart 780-464-4600 Kelsey ALB CANADA Texas Rivera Pistoleros 1st Sat Michael McKinney 361-991-7215 Corpus Christi TX Rocky Mountain House Old Plum Creek Carriage & West Shootists As Sched Luke A. Leathersmith 403-845-4347 Rocky Mnt House ALB CANADA Shooting Society 1st Sat Delta Raider 512-376-2602 Lockhart TX Mission Frontier Shootist 1st Sun Rusty Wood 604-820-0048 Mission BC CANADA South Texas Pistolaros 1st Sat Long John Beard 830-663-4783 San Antonio TX Valley Regulators 3rd Sat High Country Amigo 250-334-3479 Courtenay BC CANADA Comanche Trail Shootists 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Hoodoo Brown 432-682-1422 Midland TX Western Canadian Frontier Orange County Regulators 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Nate Kiowa Jones 409-984-5473 Orange TX Shootists Society As Sched Caribou Lefty 250-372-0416 Kamloops BC CANADA Buckcreek Bandaleros 1st Sat & 3rd WkndHoofprint Prine 254-897-7328 Nemo TX Victoria Frontier Shootists As Sched Prairie Buck 250-655-1100 Victoria BC CANADA Nova Scotia Muzzle Old Fort Parker Patriots 1st Wknd Slowaz Molasses 254-412-0904 Groesbeck TX Loading Association 3rd Sun Wounded Belly 902-890-2310 Camden NS CANADA Texas Peacemakers 1st Wknd Pecos Red 903-984-1951 Tyler TX Aurora Desperados 1st Fri Destry 905-727-8987 Aurora ON CANADA Canadian River Regulators 2nd Sat Capshaw 806-335-1660 Clarendon TX Waterloo County Revolver Texican Rangers 2nd Sat Dusty Chambers 830-896-7856 Fredericksburg TX Association 1st Sat Ranger Pappy Cooper 519-536-9184 Kitchener ON CANADA Bounty Hunters 2nd Sat Cable Lockhart 806-299-1192 Levelland TX Wentworth Shooting Travis County Regulators 2nd Sat Shotgun Sally 512-694-6803 Smithville TX Sports Club 2nd Sun Stoney Creek 1-905-664-3217 Hamilton ON CANADA Texas Tenhorns Shooting Club 2nd Sun & Last Sat Hoss Jack 903-546-6291 Greenville TX Otter Valley Rod & Gun Inc. 4th Sun Slick Sid [email protected] Strafforduille ON CANADA Oakwood Outlaws 2nd Wknd Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX Barrie Gun Club As Sched Canadian Crow 705-435-2807 Barrie ON CANADA Ottawa Valley Marauders As Sched Reverend Damon Fire 613-825-8060 Ottawa ON CANADA Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club 2nd Wknd Lamesa Kid 204-802-2595 Ormsby Ranch TX The Badlands of H. A. H. A. As Sched Arty Ways 905-627-4123 Ancaster ONT CANADA Tejas Caballeros 3rd Sat Texas Heat 512-219-8280 Austin TX Big Thicket Outlaws 3rd Sat Shynee Graves 409-860-5526 Beaumont TX EUROPE MONTHLY MATCHES Gruesome Gulch Gang 3rd Sat Eli Blue 806-293-2909 Plainview TX Sweetwater Gunslingers Austria As Sched Wyatt H. Ristl 43 12721278 Vienna AT San Antonio Rough Riders 3rd Sat Dusty Lone Star 210-680-8840 San Antonio TX Old West Shooting Society (Hale County) Switzerland As Sched Hondo Janssen 01-271-9947 Zurich CH Texas Historical Shootist Society 3rd Sun Longhaired Jim 979-373-9938 Columbus TX Czech Cowboy Action Red River Regulators 3rd Sun El Rio Rojo Ray 903-838-0964 Texarkana TX Shooting Society As Sched George Roscoe 420-777-220248 Oparany (South Bohemia) CZ Comanche Valley Vigilantes 3rd Wknd Nueces Outlaw 817-508-0774 Cleburne TX SASS Germany As Sched Santa Klaus 0049-941-24924 Philippsburg DE Butterfield Trail Regulators 4th Sat Cob-Eye Zack 325-698-0685 Abilene TX Cowboy Action Shooting-Germany Last Sat Kid O Folliard 0049 170 3829406 Werkstrasse, Edderitz DE Purgatory Ridge Rough Riders 4th Sat Eldorado Cole 806-745-3930 Lubbock TX Club Hipico Del Maresme As Sched Martin Rosell 93-759-1887 Barcelona ES Alamo Area Moderators 4th Sat Tombstone Mary 210-493-9320 San Antonio TX SASS-Finland As Sched Quincannon 358-41-5794962 Finland FI Tejas Pistoleros, Inc. 4th Wknd Texas Paladin 713-690-5313 Eagle Lake TX Old West Shooting Society Italy As Sched Mar Tex 39-0303737058 Gussago - Brescia IT Badlands Bar 3 4th Wknd T-Bone Dooley 903-628-5512 English TX Honky Tonk Rebels As sched Kaboom Andy 39 335 7378551 Vigevano IT Green Mountain Regulators 4th Wknd Singin’ Zeke 830-693-4215 Marble Falls TX Dutch Western Shooting Texas Regulators 4th Wknd Shotglass 281-259-0284 Tomball/Cypress TX Association 1st Sun Fat Bob 31-40-242-4076 Varies NL Jersey Lilly Shooting and Scherpschutters Veghel 2nd Sun Cloggie Joe 31-4120-652694 Veghel NL Social Club As Sched Ed Mcgivern 830-775-1983 Del Rio TX Western Shooting Club Copenhagen Valley Regulators 1st Sat Lefty Slack 435-730-0880 Mantua UT Stone Valley As Sched Pete Cody 31-4-6433-1075 Stein (LB) NL Crow Seeps Cattle Company L.L.C. 1st Sat Buffalo Juan 435-528-7432 Mayfield UT Quantrill Raiders As Sched Charles Quantrill 4793259669 Loten NO Dixie Desperados 2nd & 4th Sat Nitty Gritty Sandy 435-656-5211 St. George UT SASS Norway As Sched Charles Quantrill 47-932-59-669 Loten NO Rio Verde Rangers 2nd Sat Doc Nelson 435-564-8210 Green River UT Schedsmoe County Rough Riders Thurs Jailbird 47-6399-4279 Lillestrom NO North Rim Regulators 2nd Sat Autum Rose 435-644-5053 Kanab UT British Western Shooting Society As Sched Badas Bob 16-422-53-3333 Redcar UK Hobble Creek Wranglers 2nd Sat Utah Rifleman 801-489-5267 Springville UT Coal Creek Cowboys 3rd & 5th Sat Lineas A. Puffbuster 435-680-9275 Cedar City UT DOWN UNDER MONTHLY MATCHES Utah War 3rd & 5th Sat Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Salt Lake UT Cowboy Action Shooters Deseret Historical Shootist Society 3rd Sat Wind River Ranger 801-825-2521 Kaysville UT of Australia 3rd Wknd Tony Cohen 02-9975-7983 Beacon Hill NSW AU Mesa Marauders Gun Club 3rd Sat Copper Queen 435-979-4665 Lake Powell UT Gold Coast Gamblers 1st & 3rd Sat Dagger Jack 61-7-5537-5857 Gold Coast QLD AU Roller Mill Hill Gunslingers 3rd Sat Widtsoe Kid 435-676-8382 Panquitch UT SSAA Single Action Diamond Mountain Rustlers 3rd Sat Dia. Mtn. C. Jumper 435-789-7563 Vernal UT Shooting-Australia 4th Sun Virgil Earp 61-7-4695-2050 Millmerran QLD AU Wasatch Summit Regulators 3rd Sun Boots Rob 435-649-3625 Park City UT Adelaide Pistol & Wahsatch Desperados 4th Sat Sanpitch Kid 801-231-2643 Kaysville UT Shooting Club 1st Sat & 3rd Sun Lobo Malo 61-8-2890606 Korunye SA AU Castle Gate Posse 4th Sat Cowboy M. Maude 435-637-8209 Price UT Fort Bridger Shooting Club Inc. 4th Sun Duke York 61-3-9551-2902 Drouin VIC AU Pungo Posse 1st Sat V. B. Southpaw 757-471-6190 Wakefield VA Wiski Mountain Rangers, The As Sched The Caretaker Hare 414383845 Mt. Martha VIC AU Cavalier Cowboys 1st Sun Kuba Kid 804-270-9054 Richmond VA Mount Rowan Rangers Sat Squizzy 03-5342-8400 Mt Rowan VIC AU Virginia City Marshals 1st Tues Virginia Vixen 703-455-4795 Fairfax VA Bullet Spittin Sons O’ Thunder 2nd Sat Billy Deadwood 64-6-3564720 Palmerston N. NZ Stovall Creek Regulators 1st Wknd Bear Creek Jesse 434-332-5310 Madison Heights VA Trail Blazers Gun Club 2nd Sun Sudden Lee 64-3-755-8870 Hokitika NZ Blue Ridge Regulators 2nd Sun Bad Company 540-886-3374 Lexington VA Wairarapa Pistol Club 2nd Sun Doc Hayes 0064 63796692 Gladstone NZ K.C.’s Corral 3rd Sat Sam Hades 804-264-3608 Mechanicsville VA Quarry Gang 3rd Sat Kento Kid 64-6-857-7297 Waipawa NZ Mattaponi Sundowners 3rd Sun Flatboat Bob 804-785-2575 West Point VA Golden Downs Rangers 3rd Sun Ian Douglas 0064-3-5418421 Wakefield NZ Pepper Mill Creek Gang 4th Sun Slip Hammer Spiv 540-775-4561 King George VA Tararua Rangers 3rd Sun J.E.B. Stuart (64) 6 3796436 Carterton NZ Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club, Inc. 4th Sun Trapper Dan 540-890-5162 Roanoke VA SOUTH AFRICA MONTHLY MATCHES Verdant Mountain Vigilantes 2nd Sun Sgt Jake McCandless 802-862-1708 Marshfield VT Western Shooters Mica Peak Marshals 1st & 3rd Sat Old Timer Gus 509-325-9253 Spokane Valley WA of South Africa 3rd Sat Richmond P. Hobson 27-21-797-5054 Cape Town ZA North East Washington Regulators 1st Wknd Crossfire Scout 509-684-8953 Colville WA Renton United Cowboy Action Shooters 1st Wknd Jess Ducky 425-271-9286 Renton WA SASS MOUNTED MONTHLY MATCHES Smokey Point Desperados 2nd Sun Mudflat Mike 425-335-5176 Arlington WA Coyote Valley Regulators 1st Sun Seymore Dust 408-591-4523 Gilroy CA Wolverton Mtn. Peace Keepers 3rd Sat Hellfire 360-513-9081 Ariel WA Ghost Town Riders Apple Valley Marshals 3rd Sat Silent Sam 509-884-3875 East Wenatchee WA Mounted Shooters 1st Sun Steely Eyes Earp 951-442-8880 Norco CA Ghost Riders-Snoqualmie Valley Rifle Club 3rd Sun Sidewinder Sam 425-836-8053 Snoqualmie WA Roy Rogers Rangers 2nd Sat Wildcat Kate 951-928-4601 Winchester CA Black River Regulators 4th Sat Montana Slim 360-754-4328 Littlerock WA San Joaquin Valley Rangers 2nd Sun Jim Wild 209-941-4655 Stockton CA Custer Renegades 4th Sun Slingshot Sam 360-410-6869 Custer WA Fresno Stage Robbers 4th Sun Dewey D. Mented 559-846-6341 Fresno CA Poulsbo Pistoleros 4th Sun Alzada Slim 360-308-8384 Poulsbo WA California Desperados Old West Cowboys & Guns Mounted Shooters As Sched Gentleman Joe 661-538-9826 Acton CA Shooting Society As Sched Bear Britches 800-735-1348 Cle Elum WA California Range Riders Rattlesnake Gulch Rangers Last Sat Crisco 509-628-0889 Benton City WA Mounted Shooters As Sched Old Buckaroo 408-710-1616 Gilroy CA Beazley Gulch Rangers Last Sun An E. Di 509-787-1782 Quincy WA Hat Creek Rangers TBD Bitter Creek Dalton 951-763-1168 Anza CA Rock River Regulators 1st Sat Stoney Mike 608-868-5167 Beloit WI Sand Creek Shadow Riders 1st Sat Wildkat Mike 303-644-5802 Byers CO Western Wisconsin Wild Bunch 2nd Sat Sierra Jack Cassidy 608-792-1494 Holmen WI Revengers of Montezuma As Sched Aneeda Huginkiss 970-565-8479 Cortez CO Bristol Plains Pistoleros 2nd Sun Tex Hewitt 847-956-0947 Bristol WI Colorado Cowboys Mounted As Sched Mule Creek 719-748-3398 Lake George CO Liberty Prairie Regulators 3rd Sat Dirty Deeds 920-748-4833 Ripon WI Florida Outlaws Cowboy Blue Hills Bandits 3rd Sun Lone Lady 715-458-4841 Rice Lake WI Mounted Shooting 2nd Sat Texas Silver Star 386-734-2968 Eustis FL Good Guys Posse 3rd Wknd Dangerous Denny 847-436-4570 Sharon WI Broken Spoke Mounted Posse As Sched El Paisano 217-964-2433 Mendon IL Wisconsin Old West Shootist, Inc. 4th Sat Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WI Midwest Rangers, Inc. As Sched James B. Hume 309-219-2198 Rockford IL Oconomowoc Cattlemen’s Thurmont Mounted Rangers 3rd Sun Timber Smoke 410-997-9370 Thurmont MD Association 4th Sat Marvin the Moyle 414-254-5592 Concord WI Greasy Grass Scouts Mounted Call to Shoot Prairie Annie 406-638-2438 Garryowen MT The Bad Guys Posse As Sched Speedy Dan 262-728-6577 Elkhorn WI New Hampshire Mounted Shooters As Sched Army Saddler 603-487-3379 New Boston NH Dawn Ghost Riders 1st Sat Coffee Bean 304-327-9884 Hinton WV Buffalo Range Riders Mounted 1st Sat Nuevo Mike 505-832-4059 Founders Ranch NM The Railtown Rowdys 2nd Sun Miss Print 304-589-6162 Bluefield WV Rio Grande Mounted Rustlers 2nd Sat Buckskin Doc 505-440-0257 Belen NM Kanawha Valley Regulators 3rd Wknd Pike Marshall 304-925-9342 Eleanor WV Pecos Valley Pistoleros 4th Sat Yankee Duke 505-308-9245 Hagerman NM Cowboy Action Shooting Gila Rangers Mounted Division 4th Sun Chico Cheech 505-388-2531 Silver City NM Sports, Inc. 4th Sun (Feb-Nov) Cody Canagher 304-258-1419 Largent WV Magdalena Trail Drivers Mounted As Sched Rimrock Mike 888-823-5709 Magdalena NM Cheyenne Regulators, Inc. 1st Sat Overland Kid 307-635-9940 Cheyenne WY Las Vegas Mounted Colter’s Hell Justice Shooting Association Varies Cactus Concha 702-648-6434 Las Vegas NV Committee WSAS 1st Sat Lucky B. Thorington 307-754-5831 Cody WY Oklahoma Gunslingers As Sched Ima Sandy Storm 918-783-5060 Claremore OK Bessemer Vigilance Lone Pine Rangers 3rd Sat Hawkeye Scout 541-447-7012 Prineville OR Committee WSAS 1st Sun Smokewagon Bill 307-472-1926 Casper WY Deadwood Seven Down High Lonesome Drifters 2nd Sat Kari Lynn 307-587-2946 Cody WY Regulators Mounted As Sched Gentleman Cowboy 605-642-7736 Spearfish SD Sybille Creek Shooters 2nd Sat Wyoming Roy 307-322-3515 Wheatland WY Plum Creek Carriage & Shooting Southfork Vigilance Society Mounted 1st Sat Delta Raider 512-376-2606 Lockhart TX Committee WSAS 2nd Sun Wennoff Halfcock 307-332-5035 Lander WY Donkey Creek Shootists 3rd Sat Poker Jim 307-660-0221 Gillette WY Powder River Justice To make any changes or affiliate your store, please contact Committee WSAS 3rd Sun Red Angus 307-684-9473 Buffalo WY Aim Me Home (877) 411-SASS. Page 104 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 SASS AFFILIATED CLUBS ANNUAL MATCHES Match Name Sched. Contact Phone City State Match Name Sched. Contact Phone City State New Year Showdown Jan 1, ‘07 Yukon Willie 978-663-3342 Bedford MA SASS SOUTHWEST TERRITORIES REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP New Years Day Shoot Jan 1-1, ‘07 Virgina Vixion 703-455-4795 Fairfax VA Smoke in the Valley Aug 16-19, ‘07 SASS Office 714-694-1800 Founders Ranch NM SASS Florida State Championship SASS Oregon State Championship The Last Stand Jan 12-14, ‘07 Weewahootee 407-857-1107 Orlando FL Shootout at Saddle Butte Aug 17-19, ‘07 Mid Valley Drifter 541-259-2774 Albany OR Gunfight At Brawley Wash Jan 20-21, ‘07 Lt. I.M. Lost 520-797-7568 Tucson AZ SASS New Hampshire State Black Powder Shootout The Western Cup Jan 26-28, ‘07 Oklahoma 702-657-8822 Indian Springs NV The Great Buffalo Hunt Aug 18-19, ‘07 Capt. Morgan Rum 603-772-5041 Candia NH SASS Arizona State Black Powder Shootout SASS Wisconsin State Championship Desert Thunder Feb 9-11, ‘07 Cantina Cruz 520-682-8763 Tucson AZ Fire In The Hills Aug 23-25, ‘07 Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WI Gold Coast Gunfight Feb 17-18, ‘07 L. Topay 305-233-5756 Miramar FL Shootout at Three Rivers Aug 24-26, ‘07 O Bar Freddie 505-325-2167 Farmington NM Hot Lead In Deadwood Feb 23-25, ‘07 Barkeeps 225-715-8711 Sorrento LA Last Blast of Summer Aug 25, ‘07 Yankee 781-383-9799 Scituate MA Shootout In The Hills Mar 3, ‘07 Lady Robin 352-429-2587 Howey FL Shoot’n in the Shade Aug 31-Sep 2, ‘07 Christmas Kid 501-625-3554 Hot Springs AR SASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SASS Michigan State Championship Winter Range Mar 7-11, ‘07 Justice B Dunn 928-636-4911 Phoenix AZ Wolverine Ranger Range War Aug 31-Sep 3, ‘07 No Cattle 616-363-2827 Kimball MI Shootout at Moniteau Creek & Missouri SASS Nebraska State Championship 10th Annual Boat Ride Mar 9-11, ‘07 Doolin Riggs 573-687-3103 Fayette MO Shootout at Flatwater Sep 1-3, ‘07 Scorpion Blain 308-226-2567 Grand Island NE Trailhead ‘07 Mar 22-25, ‘07 Longhaired Jim 979-373-9938 Columbus TX SASS Colorado State Championship SASS Florida State Black Powder Shootout Kid Curry’s Last Ride Sep 6-9, ‘07 Miles Coffee 970-625-0657 Rifle CO Black Thunder Mar 31, ‘07 Amaduelist 561-694-2079 Indiantown FL John Wayne Shoot-out Sep 7-9, ‘07 Solvang Shootist 805-688-3969 San Luis Obispo CA SASS Texas State Black Powder Shootout ‘07 Sep 9, ‘07 Cantankerous Jeb 763-682-3710 Howard Lake MN Shootout Mar 31, ‘07 Texas Heat 512-219-8280 Driftwood TX SASS Minnesota State Championship The Reckoning at Turtle Flats Apr 1, ‘07 Lulu Ann 941-322-0846 Myakka City FL Gunsmoke ‘07 Sep 13-16, ‘07 Mogollon Drifter 507-838-7334 Morristown MN SASS Georgia State Championship SASS New York State Championship Ride of The Immortals Apr 13-15, ‘07 Easy Rider 770-954-9696 Griffin GA Heluva Rukus Sep 14-16, ‘07 Annabelle Bransford 518-877-7834 Ballston Spa NY Shootout at the O. 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Corral Apr 17, ‘07 Tennessee Tonto 813-545-5658 Brooksville FL SASS SOUTHWEST TERRITORIAL BLACKPOWDER SHOOTOUT SASS Mississippi State Blackpowder Shootout - Powder Blast Sep 14-16, ‘07 Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX Showdown in Purgatory Apr 20-22, ‘07 Leatherneck 601-824-5932 Mendenhall MS Wolverton Mountain Peace Keepers Sep 15, ‘07 Hellfire 360-513-9081 Ariel WA Shootout In The Swamp Apr 21-22, ‘07 Dixie Lady 239-566-2047 Punta Gorda FL SASS Oklahoma State Championship SASS Washington State Black Powder Shootout A Dark Day Ruckus in the Nation Sep 20-23, ‘07 Montana Dan 918-313-0249 Coweta OK at Rattlesnake Gulch Apr 21-22, ‘07 Ricocchet Robbie 509-628-0889 Benton City WA SASS NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SASS New Mexico State Championship Rattlesnake Gulch Roundup Sep 20-23, ‘07 Ricochet Robbie 509-628-0889 Benton City WA Buffalo Stampede Apr 26-29, ‘07 SASS Office 877-411-SASS Founders Ranch NM SASS Indiana State Championship Shootout on Lake Wimico Apr 28, ‘07 Palmetto Rattler 850-265-2800 Port St. Joe FL Hoosier Ambush Sep 21-23, ‘07 Doc Molar 765-948-3844 Jonesboro IN Prince of the Pistoleers May ‘07 Shawnee Shamus 913-236-8812 Lenexa KS SASS West Virginia State Championship SASS Texas State Championship Appalachian Showdown Sep 21-23, ‘07 Cody Canagher 304-258-1419 Largent WV Jail Break May 3-5, ‘07 Texas Alline 903-545-2252 Oakwood TX Wild West Extravaganza Shootout Sep 22-23, ‘06 Penny Pepperbox 775-727-4600 Pahrump NV SASS California State Championship 10th Annual Shootout At Wildwood Sep 22-23, ‘07 VOODOOMAN 219-872-2721 Michigan City IN Shootout at 5 Dog Creek May 3-6, ‘07 Almost Dangerous 760-376-4493 Bakersfield CA SASS Massachusetts State Black Powder Shootout SASS Kentucky State Championship Shootout at Drake Mountain Sep 23-24, ‘07 Texas Jack Black 508-882-3058 Harvard MA Hooten Holler Round-Up May 4-6, ‘07 No Purse Nez 606-633-7688 McKee KY SASS NORTHEAST REGIONAL Battle of Rogue River May 12-13, ‘07 Rogue Rascal 541-472-8585 Grants Pass OR Mason Dixon Stampede Sep 27-30, ‘07 Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 Thurmont MD Siege at San Juan May 17-20, ‘07 San Juan 970-249-4227 Montrose CO SASS Nevada State Championship Adobe Walls May 18-20, ‘07 J.R. Harvey 408-245-5499 Gonzales CA Eldorado Oct 4-7, ‘07 Charming 702-565-3736 Boulder City NV Shooutout at Leadville May 18-20, ‘07 Oracle Jones 410-239-6795 Jefferson PA SASS Alabama State Championship High Sierra Shootout May 24-27, ‘07 Black Jack Traven 530-677-0368 Railroad Flats CA Ambush At Cavern Cove Oct 5-7, ‘07 Drake Robey 256-233-6350 Cavern Cove AL SASS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SASS Tennessee State Championship The Shootout at Mule Camp May 24-27, ‘07 San Quinton 706-335-7302 Covington GA Regulator’s Reckoning Oct 11-13, ‘07 Sassy Lora 615-896-8450 Wartrace TN SASS SOUTHEAST TERRITORIAL BLACKPOWDER SHOOUTOUT Dry Gulch at Arroyo Cantua Oct 11-14, ‘07 Diamond Dick 916-483-9198 Sloughouse CA The Shootout at Mule Camp May 24-27, ‘07 San Quinton 706-335-7302 Covington GA SASS WESTERN REGIONAL SASS Mississippi State Championship Last Stand at Chimney Rock Oct 11-14, ‘07 Five Jacks 760-949-3198 Lucerne Valley CA Smokin’ Guns at Rabbit Ridge May 24-27, ‘07 Jered Maddox 901-490-0183 Byhalia MS SASS Ohio State Championship SASS Alaska State Blackpowder Shootout Shootout at Hard Times Oct 12-14, ‘07 Buckshot Jones 937-615-2062 Piqua OH Smoke in the Greatland May 25-27, ‘07 David Cook 907-243-0781 Anchorage AK SASS SOUTHWEST REGIONAL SASS Pennsylvania State Championship Showdown at Buck Creek Oct 18-21, ‘07 Nueces Outlaw 817-508-0774 Cleburne TX North Mountain Shoot Out VIII May 25-27, ‘07 Black Hills Barb 570-538-9163 Muncy Valley PA SASS New Jersey State Championship Western States Cowboy Action Purgatory In The Pines Oct 19-21, ‘07 Flat Iron Frank 609-693-6120 Jackson NJ Shooting Championship May 31-Jun 3, ‘07 Quick Cal 775-575-6700 Fernley NV Hanging Tree Shootout Oct 21, ‘07 X S Chance 573-765-5483 St. Robert MO SASS Arkansas State Championship Pursuit By SASS Arizona State Championship Rooster Cogburn’s Posse Jun 1-3, ‘07 Sister Sundance 479-968-7129 Belleville AR Bordertown Oct 25-28, ‘07 Big Booboo 520-312-8288 Tucson AZ SASS MA, CT, and RI State Championship Gunfight Behind The Jersey Lilly Oct 25-28, ‘07 Captain Jake 714-536-2635 Norco CA Shootout at Sawyer Flats Jun 1-3, ‘07 Barrister Bill 978-667-2219 Harvard MA SASS Missouri State Championship Shootout on the Cimarron Jun 2-3, ‘07 Querida Kate 405-372-0208 Stillwater OK The 2007 Show-Me Shootout Oct 25-28, ‘07 Smokie 417-759-9114 Branson MO SASS Wyoming State Championship SASS Kentucky & Tennessee State Black Powder Shootout Cody’s Wild West Shootout Jun 7-10, ‘07 Kari Lynn 307-587-2946 Cody WY Smokeout In the Hills Oct 26-28, ‘07 Hezekiah Hawke 859-250-7766 Winfield TN Ambush at Hatcreek Jun 8-10, ‘07 Cayenne Pepper 530-275-3158 Burney CA SASS NORTHWEST TERRITORIAL Revenge of Montezuma Jun 15-17, ‘07 Piedra Kidd 970-565-9228 Cortez CO BLACKPOWDER SHOOTOUT Oct 27-28, ‘07 The Elder Katie 253-946-1438 Renton WA Oregon Trail Shootout Jun 15-17, ‘07 Hank Vaughan 541-910-4244 La Grande OR SASS North Carolina State Championship SASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The Uprising at Swering Creek Nov 1-4, ‘07 J. M. Brown 919-266-3751 Salisbury NC END of TRAIL Jun 15-24, ‘07 SASS Office 714-694-1800 Founders Ranch NM SASS Kansas State Championship SASS Maryland State Championship Sunflower State Shoot Nov 2-5, ‘07 Shylock 785-823-1333 Chapman KS Thunder Valley Days Jun 21-23, ‘07 Chuckaroo 301-831-9666 Damascus MD Vengeance Trail Nov 4, ‘07 Shady Brady 352-686-1055 Brooksville FL Yellowstone Valley SASS South Carolina State Championship Buffalo Stampede Jun 22-23, ‘07 Montana Rawhide 406-245-2854 Billings MT Shootout at Givhans Ferry Nov 8-11, ‘07 Osage Pete 843-899-4370 Ridgeville SC Great Lakes Match #10 Jun 23-24, ‘07 Wall-Man 248-628-7424 Attica MI SASS Louisiana State Championship SASS Wisconsin State Black Powder Shootout Hanging at Coyote Creek Nov 9-11, ‘07 Soiled Dove 985-796-9698 Amite LA Smoke in the Hills Jun 24, ‘07 Tracker Jack Daniels 715-643-2011 Boyceville WA Montrose Marshals Turkey Shoot Nov 11, ‘07 Big Hat 970-249-7701 Montrose CO SASS Michigan State Black Powder Shootout Top Gun Dec 8, ‘07 Amaduelist 561-694-2079 Indiantown FL Smoke on the Range Jun 30-Jul 1, ‘07 Two Rig A Tony 616-891-6917 Grand Rapids MI SASS HIGH PLAINS REGIONAL Hell on Wheels Jul 5-8, ‘07 Deputy Cuny 307-634-2449 Cheyenne WY CANADIAN ANNUAL MATCHES SASS Alaska Territorial Championship Dry Gulch Jun 16, ‘07 Hawk Feathers 905-936-2129 Caledon ON CANADA Shootout Under The Buffalo Shoot Aug 25, ‘07 Hawk Feathers 905-936-2129 Caledon ON CANADA Midnight Sun Jul 6-8, ‘07 David Cook 907-243-0181 Anchorage AK The Badlands of H. A. H. A. Sep 15, ‘07 Arty Ways 905-627-4123 Ancaster ON CANADA Blue Mountain Shootout Jul 6-8, ‘07 Lester Moore 610-821-8215 Topton PA SASS Montana State Championship Jul 7-8, ‘07 Montana Prairie Dog 406-452-0136 Simms MT SASS Pennsylvania State Black Powder Shootout EUROPE ANNUAL MATCHES Smoke N Fire at Indian Creek Jul 20, ‘07 Saltlick Twp PA Gunfight in the Plains Apr 27-29, ‘07 Fra Diabolo [email protected] Haringsee AT Ambush at Indian Creek Jul 20-22, ‘07 Durango D. Hickok 724-228-8999 Donegal PA The Pioneer Shootout Jun 2-3, ‘07 Charles Quantrill 47-932-59-669 Loten NO SASS NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL The Mini Blaster Jun 24, ‘07 Samuel B. Carpenter 479-001-1230 Lillestrom NO The Great Nor’easter Jul 25-29, ‘07 Capt. Morgan Rum 603-772-5041 Pelhan NH 4th CAS European Championship Guns Of The Timberlands Jul 26-28, ‘07 Kid Kneestone 707-445-1981 Eureka/Arcata CA Days of Truth 2007 Aug 19-26, ‘07 Arizona Tom 0038552528173 Gussago - Brescia IT SASS HIGH PLAINS TERRITORIAL BLACK POWDER SHOOTOUT Rocky Mountain Raid Jul 27-29, ‘07 Sweet Water Bill 303-366-8827 Byers CO SASS Iowa State Championship Ambush on the Prairie Aug 2-4, ‘07 Kingdom Kid 319-351-7572 Evansdale IA DOWN UNDER ANNUAL MATCHES SASS Alaska State Championship The Justin Pierce 10th Annual Winter Roundup May 5-6, ‘07 Lobo Malo 61-8-2890606 Adelaide SA AU Memorial Shoot Aug 3-5, ‘07 Valencia Rose 907-488-7660 Chatanika AK SASS AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SASS North Dakota State Championship Chisholm Trail 2007 Sep 25-30, ‘07 Virgil Earp 61-7-4695-2050 Millmerran QLD AU Peace in the Valley Aug 3-5, ‘07 Wild River Rose 701-588-4331 Kindred ND Buckskin Bullets & Beans Mar 8-9, ‘08 Billy Deadwood 64-6-3564720 Palmerston N. NZ Ambush at Hickory Ridge Aug 3-5, ‘07 Mac Traven 570-723-8885 Wellsboro PA SASS Washington State Championship Westmatch XVI Aug 3-5, ‘07 The Elder Katie 253-946-1438 Renton WA SASS Utah State Black Powder SASS MOUNTED ANNUAL MATCHES Shootout Aug 4, ‘07 Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Wanship UT SASS MOUNTED SHOOTING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SASS Utah State Championship Winter Range Mar 8-11, ‘07 SASS Office 714-694-1800 Phoenix AZ Utah War Aug 8-11, ‘07 Jubal O. Sackett 801-944-3444 Wanship UT SASS Idaho State Championship SASS New Mexico Mounted Shooting State Championship Reckoning at Black Creek Aug 8-12, ‘07 Pink Eye Pinkerton 208-922-3671 Kuna ID Buffalo Stampede Apr 26-29, ‘07 SASS Office 714-694-1800 Founders Ranch NM SASS MIDWEST REGIONAL Revenge of Montezuma 2007 Jun 15-17, ‘07 Aneeda Huginkiss 970-565-8479 Cortez CO Guns of August Aug 9-12, ‘07 Deadwood Stan 513-894-3500 Middletown OH Shootout at Ingalls Park Sep 1-3, ‘07 Wildcat Kate 951-928-4601 Norco CA January 2007 Cowboy Chronicle Page 105 Page 106 Cowboy Chronicle January 2007 B SASS TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS LIST b CLUB NAME St. Governor Phone CLUB NAME St. Governor Phone CLUB NAME St. Governor Phone CLUB NAME St. Governor Phone Alaska 49er’s AK Four Bucks 907-344-4880 Doc Holliday’s Immortals GA Potshot Parker 770-982-6470 Old North State Posse NC Red Cent 336-698-9338 Canadian River Regulators TX Adobe Walls Shooter 806-669-3465 Golden Heart Shootist Society AK Wind Drifter 907-457-2113 Lonesome Valley Regulators GA Echeeconnee Kid 912-923-4251 Piedmont Handgunners Assn. NC Island Girl 704-662-3917 Comanche Trail Shootists TX Texas Boden 432-693-2700 Juneau Gold Miners Posse AK Buckskin John 907-321-4032 Mule Camp Cowboys GA San Quinton 706-335-7302 Walnut Grove Rangers NC Horsetrader 828-728-3077 Comanche Valley Vigilantes TX Goatneck Clem 817-439-3185 Alabama Rangers AL Pinchony Creek 334-227-4712 Pale Riders GA Limp Along 706-327-6801 Dakota Rough Riders ND RoughRider Jim Bob 701-222-6612 El Vaqueros TX Col. John S. Mosby 254-559-6667 Cahaba Cowboys AL Curly Doc Coleman 205-988-9076 River Bend Rough Riders GA Hardbark Harry 770-393-8088 Sheyenne Valley Peacekeepers ND Doc Neilson 701-588-4331 Gruesome Gulch Gang TX Texas Dude 806-299-1313 Gallant Gunfighters AL Pistoleer 205-680-1001 Valdosta Vigilance Committee GA Hi Seas Cowboy 229-468-3175 Eastern Nebraska Gun Club NE Mustang Gregg 402-429-2277 Lone Star Frontier Shooting Club TX Goody 970-620-9133 North Alabama Regulators AL Blue Wolf 256-566-3257 Maui Marshals HI Lobo Negro 808-242-6024 Flat Water Shootists NE W. B. U. S. 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