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OFFICERS A Message From Our President PRESIDENT Our July midsummer show was well at- several commit- Sherman M. Kirkland III tended. We hosted ROCS, The Ruger Own- tees over the last

ers & Collectors Society, display show for few years and FIRST VICE PRESIDENT th Terrie Hill the 6 time and as always they had many is currently the outstanding displays. I would like to thank OGCA PAC Chair- SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Lee Sundermeier for the warm welcome we man, which is no Sean A. McCarter (OGCA) received at the Ruger Owners & easy task. Visit SECRETARY Collectors Society banquet. Marty in row U and Fred Kolb be sure to see the There were several empty tables on Sunday PAC raffle items TREASURER morning. I remind all table holders that your on display. Anita Rieger tables should be occupied until 2:00 PM OGCA President DIRECTORS Sunday. If you have an emergency, security All directors, offi- Sherm Kirkland 2020-2021-2022 and or the office must be notified. Likewise, cers and past presi- Timothy D. Inwood make sure you do not accidently leave any dents have a prominent orange flag on their merchandise or collectibles behind. table, and are there to represent the mem- 2019-2020-2021 bership. If you have some proactive ideas Christopher Rohal There will be no election for Director this No- on how to keep OGCA the greatest gun club Rodney Kirian vember as there are only three candidates, in the world, be sure to speak up. Likewise, G. Martin Capito, Sr. current directors, Christopher Rohal, Rod- consider this an early call for members to ney Kirian, and Marty Capito, Sr. I want to 2021-2022-2023 step forward and became a part of the inner Charles R. Benton take a moment to thank them and all OGCA wheel of this organization. Director Nomina- Thomas E. Bowersox Directors for their service to OGCA espe- tions will open again in March. Bradley Raum cially over the last year when they stepped forward well beyond the call of duty to help Our next meeting/show will be in Septem- BUSINESS OFFICE with all the extra work needed to comply ber. We will be hosting the Winchester Arms with Covid-19 regulations. Chris Rohal of Collectors Association Midwestern show. OGCA, P.O. Box 670406 North Ridgeville has served on numerous Jessica Bennett (records specialist) will be Sagamore Hills, OH committees over the years and is currently in attendance from the Cody Museum. 44067-0406 Co-Chairman of the April 30, 2022 Banquet Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. Committee that will be bringing our keynote Al Overholser will hold a free Hunter educa- PH: (330) 467-5733 speaker, Ian McCollum, to Ohio. (If you are tion course. (See sign up info below.) Fax: (330) 467-5793 not familiar with Ian, be sure to watch his Email: [email protected] great gun stories on YouTube and www.for- Hope to see you in September! Web: www.ogca.com gottenweapons.com.) Rodney Kirian is a member of the Display Show and the NRA Guest Pass Forms Page 11 Display committees. If you do not yet know For your convenience, we are Rodney, look for him in row I and introduce Sherman M. Kirkland, III now mailing “Advance” Guest yourself. Marty Capito, Sr. has served on President Passes to the Member. see page 4. On the cover: Winchester Carbines from the collection of Chuck Brown. A member of both (Reminder: Know Your Guests OGCA and WACA, Chuck won “Judges Choice” for his Winchester display this past May. and Inform them of the Rules!) Sign up Now - On-Site Sept. 11th Ohio Hunter Education Course Inside Page First-time Ohio hunting license buyers must teer instructor of the Division of Wildlife and A Message From the President 2 pass a hunter education course before pur- a member of the Ohio Hunter and Trapper Ohio Hunter Ed Course 2 chasing a hunting license. Do you or a friend Education Instructors Association (OHTEIA). WACA 3 need certification? Perhaps a child or grand- Study materials and all necessary equipment OGCA PAC Raffle 3 child? will be provided. Table Rental Increase 4 Updates and Reminders 4 OGCA will hold a free Ohio Hunter Education Sign up today at www.ohiodnr.gov, “Hunters Good Luck Katrina 4 Course on site during the September meeting Education Classes.” Select “Find a class near Buyer Beware 5 on Saturday September 11th. The course you,” event type “Hunter Education” and activ- JB Barns Stevens Side Plate 5 runs 8 am – 6 pm (1 hour lunch) in the Ham- ity type “Classroom.” Enter zip code “45177” Classifieds / Gun Trader 6 ilton Conference room inside The Roberts and click on “Register” for the September 11th Cartidge Development 8 Centre (left off the main lobby as you walk Roberts Centre class. You may also sign up 50-Year Gold Members 10 into the convention center). at the door with Al, but space is limited and Guest Pass Forms 11 advance registration is recommended. Table Application 13 This opportunity is open to everyone, mem- Passages 15 bers, guests and family, and is arranged cour- Good luck this coming Hotels and Meeting Dates 16 tesy of your fellow OGCA members. Lead hunting season. Help pass AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP instructor is Al Overholser, a certified volun- along this important tradition! Page 3 WACA Midwestern Show September 11 & 12 at OGCA! -By Jennifer Gole Before we know it, this information can be helpful to any of us members with both displays and sales ta- fall will be here… in our collecting endeavors! bles. and that means it will be time for the This September Association Show with OGCA-WACA An- OGCA is an opportunity for members of nual Association Show! WACA to display their Winchester collec- As a club, the Winchester tions for prizes. We encourage all members Arms Collectors Association is incredibly to support this important show and come out grateful to our hosts, The Ohio Gun Collec- to sell and/or display their Winchester collec- tors Association. This has been a phenom- tions. If you are a member of WACA, you are enally successful joint venture. As the new Winchester Hotchkiss Carbines invited to attend our after-show reception on Gun Show Committee Chairperson, I look by Jim Curlovic - September 2020 Saturday. Reserve your spot via email to forward to continuing our relationship with We are extremely excited to be back in [email protected] at least one week the OGCA. Wilmington, Ohio for the upcoming Sep- in advance. tember Show. With the COVID restrictions Since WACA was founded in 1977, we have lifted, we look forward to many of our mem- This is also an opportunity for OGCA mem- been dedicated to providing a vehicle for our bers returning both as display exhibitors and bers to bring out their Winchester items for membership to increase their knowledge with sales tables. This is an opportunity for sale or show! You never know how many po- and appreciation of all things Winchester. all OGCA members to expand their horizons tential buyers could be right in the next row. Our quarterly magazine, “The Winchester with respect to Winchester guns and memo- Thank you, again to our hosts! Collector” features articles from our mem- rabilia. There will be an assortment of items bership and is a very polished representa- ranging from rifles and shotguns to posters, Jennifer Gole is a member of the WACA Board of Direc- tion of our club and its membership. It is calendars and die cuts. In addition, you will tors. She and her husband, Gary, are 44-year members loaded with information about Winchester have the chance to see Winchester items of OGCA. Experts in building educational displays, they records, special models or special fea- that many people did not even realize were are previous Annual Display Show participants and rep- tures...information about the factory and made by them (or for them) during the Win- resented OGCA at the 2003 NRA Annual Meeting. more. In addition, there are articles about chester Store era (1920-1929). These items Winchester memorabilia and advertising... include tennis racquets, baseball equip- Great News: Record’s Specialist Jessica Bennett brochures and advertising die cuts. All of ment, fishing equipment, tools and so much of the Cody Firearm’s Museum will join us Sept. 11-12! more…and now these items are in many cases close to 100 years old. It is an amaz- ing look back to the past and a look forward to the future of collecting.

As always, WACA will have our Membership Tables set up. You can come over and join the club and buy all sorts of branded mer- chandise (caps, table covers, pins, patches, etc.). These items are available on our web- Jennifer and Gary Gole, 2017 Mideastern site, as well. In addition, there will be WACA Show at The Roberts Centre. See unique Winchester items this September You Could Be a Lucky PAC 2021 Raffle Winner! Members...you are remarkable! Hills, OH 44067. PAC cannot ac- The first week the newsletter hit 1st cept business/corporation checks. mailboxes we have had a great Please do not mail cash. Prizes response with returned ticket en- can be seen on display at Capitos’ tries. Thank you for your support! 4th tables at the September meeting. Keep it up! 2nd Once again, thank you for your support! For those that are just catching up 5th 2021 RAFFLE PRIZES on your reading. A sheet of 5 or- ange tickets were enclosed with 1st M-1 Garand, 1944 mfgr. Spring- your last newsletter mailing that field Armory version w/sling, 30-06. you received in mid June. Tick- 2nd Browning 22 Auto breakdown ets come in a sheet of 5 for $20 3rd , 1968 Belgium mfgr. w/box or $5 for one ticket. If you need 6th more raffle tickets, email ogca@ 3rd Smith & Wesson Model 29-10, 4 ogca.com, call 330-467-5733 or bbl. 44 Mag. w/box and access. come to the September meeting th 12th, a 1/2 hour before the drawing. Win- 4 GSG-1911 pistol, 22LR cal. where they will be available at NIB, unfired the PAC table and tables U-12 and U-16 ners do not need to be present. where you will find PAC Chairman Marty 5th Double-Tap o/u , Mail your personal check or money order 45 ACP, w/box and accessories Capito. (Look for orange flags.) Tickets will to OGCA PAC, PO Box 670406, Sagamore th be available up until Sunday, September 6 OGCA 50th Anniversary Knife Page 4 Table Rent to Increase in 2022, Annual and Co-Tables Remain Best Deal Beginning in January, 2022, table rental will the cost of a table with all the rights and re- a savings of $15 per table per meeting or increase from $80 to $95 per table, except sponsibilities including trading during set up. $90 per year. Annual Tableholders are en- for Annual Tables which will increase from Call or email for a Co-Share Table Reserva- titled to one refund if canceled 8 days prior $70 to $80 per table. This increase is due tion Form for September and/or November. to the show. Annual tables are on sale now to continuing escalation of prices on every- The Co-Share option is also available for through the business office (330) 467-5733 thing from insurance to hall rental to ink, pa- two members to rent Annual Tables(s) for all or [email protected], and at the September per, postage and everything in between. It is of 2022. Call or email for more information. and November meetings. Request an An- the first increase in table rent in 6 years, and nual form or Annual Co-Share form. Please is necessary to keep up with rising costs and Per the Table Application on page 13, table do not delay so we may best accommodate to continue offering quality services. rent for Sept. and Nov. 2021 will stay the requests. same. If you have been thinking about rent- Everyone loves a deal, and the best deal ing tables, now is a great time to do so. OGCA remains one of the least expensive for frequent tableholders remains Annual regional shows. As always we are grateful Tables (next column) which will save $90 Annual Tables: save money by reserving for your continued membership and partici- per year per table. Plus, don’t forget the new your tables on an annual basis for all six pation. We strive to provide a great show Co-Share option which will remain a flat fee 2022 meetings, Jan.’22 thru Nov. ‘22 at $480 and experience for all. of $20 per meeting for 2 members to split each ($80 per table x 6 meetings) which is Updates and Reminders 1) Please join us in observing a Moment of members when received 2 weeks prior. 6) Mark your calendar for the April 30-May Silence in the hall at 8:46 a.m. on Saturday Important: “Will call” for those received 1, 2022 Annual Display Show. With the September 11th. too close to mail is now the Business Of- Saturday evening banquet, it makes for a in the registration room in the great weekend. of Forgot- 2) Ohio has lifted its Covid-19 regulations. fice Desk Ian McCollum hall. Guest passes can always be pro- ten Weapons is our keynote speaker. (Vis- Masks are not required at this time but cessed in person. Instructions on page 12. it him on YouTube and Forgottenweapons. are recommended for those not vaccinat- com.) Stay tuned - tickets will go fast! ed. Before you leave check for any updates 5) We will mail the Winter newsletter early at www.ogca.com. (long before the Nov. meeting) to avoid 7) Reminder: table cancellations must potential holiday mail delays. Therefore, 3) The next mailing is a short “Interim” be received by the Business Office it will not be possible to include the appli- 8 days newsletter which does not include guest to the meeting in order for a cants from the Nov. meeting in that mail- prior refund passes or a table application. Therefore, to be issued. If you need to can- ing. The list will be available by request or credit forms for both Sept. and Nov. can be cel your table, please do so earliest as between the Nov. and Jan. meeting. Appli- found on pages 11-14 and can be copied. possible so that we may have time to fill cants will be conditionally approved to be the vacancy. 4) Reminder- for your convenience we are voted on as Probationary members in Jan. mailing Advance Guest Passes back to Good Luck Katrina - We’re Rooting For You! Congratulations to OGCA (family) member keeping her parents quite busy! Katrina Demerle, age 16, who is breaking national target shooting records and turn- Katrina is also a 2019-2020 Eley High ing heads on the international level. Katrina School All American in competitive rifle has qualified for the Junior Olympic Cham- shooting. This honor recognizes the na- pionship with double gold medals for the tion’s top 10 high school competitive rifle last four years for the state of Ohio in small shooters, and she was recognized for both bore and air rifle. She was named in Janu- air rifle and small-bore rifle. In addition, in ary to the USA Shooting National Junior the 2020 Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Team, and again in July 2021 to their 3 Po- Gary Anderson Invitational air rifle event sition Team USA “National Futures Team.” at Camp Perry, Ohio, she won her third Katrina is the daughter of OGCA members The Sky is the Limit for OGCA consecutive precision class shooting tour- Butch and Jennifer Demerle of the Greater Member Katrina Demerle nament. She fired a new national record Cincinnati area. They are also proud mem- combined five medals for rifle. The Junior precision individual 3x20 with a final score bers of Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association Grand Prix event was a qualifying match for of 701.4. At the next match at Camp Perry, where Katrina got started under coach Jon the first ever Junior Pan-American games she shot 599 out of 600 setting a new na- Beyer, also a member. in Columbia where Katrina will compete tional 3 position record. This amazing six- this November. Katrina also recently com- teen-year-old had a perfect standing score Katrina represented the United States this peted at the 2021 National Junior Olympic of 200-20x. past March at the 2021 Junior Grand Prix in Rifle Championships at Hillsdale College in San Salvador. In her very first international Michigan where she took 2nd place overall. We are proud of Katrina and all her hard competition, Katrina took home a gold med- She is currently in Colorado competing in work. Her dad, Butch Demerle, said that al for Individual (air rifle) and she received a the American Legion Air Rifle Champion- when you see her at OGCA, tell her, “Hey, bronze medal in the mixed team event. She ship, and at the end of September she will good luck!” We certainly will and look for- and the five members that made up the Ju- compete at the Junior World Champion- ward to hearing what comes next for this nior Air-gun Grand Prix team took home a ships in Lima, Peru. Suffice it to say, she is talented member! Page 5 Buyer Beware “Do your homework,” is wise advice for no documentation to back it up, the Aside from our members, firearm books the hobby of gun collecting (or collecting buyer must take this into consideration. and the internet are also available for anything of value for that matter). Know There is always a chance someone your reference. what to look for and how to spot a fake. could knowingly or unknowingly mis- Besides firearms this includes name represent an item. Best word of advice As per the Rule Book OGCA does not brand accessories. warrant the authenticity of any items sold. The ultimate responsibility for all Leupold has an ongoing issue of fake sales/purchases rest with the parties to scopes that are made in China. A Con- the transaction. sumer Warning describing exactly what to look for can be found on their website: Membership Dues https://www.leupold.com/counterfeit- Your ‘22 dues statement will be mailed warning. when making any purchase or teetering in Oct. but you can pay at any time. Pay online at www.ogca.com, via credit card on a purchase, is to do your homework (330) 467-5733, in person, or mail check Fake firearms and accessories can turn and always,...always get the sellers to the business office. up anywhere, and buyers must beware. name and contact information. Many of our longtime members can 1-year dues: $45 share a story or two about ways that One of the best things about OGCA 1-year Active Duty Military: Free (Enc. rank, branch, duty station) guns have been artificially aged to look is that there are many knowledgable 3-year dues: $110 (saves $25) older, more valuable or have altered members and tableholders that would 5-year dues: $165 (saves $60) marks and engravings. They will also be happy to share their knowledge as Life Membership: $700 caution new collectors that if a seller best they can. Ask questions, learn Sr. Life (65 yrs.+): $400 (Enc. proof of age) states a gun has provenance, but has from them and do your own research.

May 2021 Display Highlight Stevens Side Plate Rifles Exhibit by J. B. Barnes rifles featured a removable side plate. block designs of Stevens. The total pro- The large frame “Ideal” variations were duction of Side Plate Ideal model rifles is the models 107, 108, 109, and 110. The believed to be slightly more than 2,000. small frame, the “Favorite” was a model J.B.’s display featured outstanding ex- 18. The side plate was J.B. Barnes a 39 year active mem- dropped and the large ber of OGCA displayed Stevens single frame was then pro- shot side plate rifles at the May show. duced as the Model 44 J.B. is a long-time collector of Steven’s Ideal Rifle from 1894 to rifles and often has on his table very WWII. The small frame unique Stevens rifles for display. Members routinely displaying Stevens Favorite Rifle No. 18, 25 cal. RF fine pieces on their table is part of the magic of OGCA, please amples of this very limited produc- continue to do so. J.B.’s May tion rifle. The display display focused on the evolution- also featured period advertising and am- Stevens Ideal Rifles No. 108, 25-20 SS munition. But a very and a 107, 25 cal. Stevens interesting accessory displayed is a period Favorite was produced until Stevens “Odorless Gun 1935. These early side plate ri- Oil” bottle. Such accou- fles represent the first variation trements add depth to Stevens Ideal Rifles No. 107 (with a Cummins telescope) in the highly successful falling any display. Thanks for 32 Ideal cal. and a 109 32-35 cal. sharing J.B. ary Stevens Side Plate model. The “Odorless Gun “Side Plate” name is a collector ref- Oil” bottle erence to the very early falling block Stevens rifles that were made 1893 - Sean McCarter, 2021 Display to about mid-1894 (large frame) and Show Chairman / Second VP 1892 to 1893 (small frame). These Page 8 Development to Centerfire By Thomas Kolb At the viewing easier and showed minor de- tridge it used. So, at the same show I May 2021 tails that I had not seen in such clarity. stopped at a table specializing in old car- OGCA tridges, showed the table holder (Denny Show, I The OGCA Display Committee furnished Rinka) my Sharps carbine & said, what had the advice and guidelines that were extreme- does this shoot? Denny began showing oppor- ly helpful in preparing the display. If you me strange cartridges that I had never tunity to have firearm related items or even an seen before. While I wasn’t hooked im- display item that you treasure, consider entering mediately, that was the start. As I collect- cartridges the Display Show. I feel it is part of our ed more Civil War firearms, for each one I from the Flintlock era to the beginning of responsibility to pass on our knowledge wanted to own a representative cartridge. the era of the centerfire cartridge (1700’s to other OGCA members. I was becoming a cartridge collector with- to circa 1870). My intent was to share out realizing, I was hooked. What drew information about this field of collecting, I consider myself an eclectic collector with me into collecting old cartridges was the which is mostly overlooked, not well un- interests in Civil War firearms, swords, incredible diversity in the construction derstood or not readily available at the and accoutrements in ad- and materials used (paper, linen, brass OGCA shows. Going back 35+ years dition to WWII foil, tin foil, rubber, pig & sheep intestine, ago there were several OGCA table brass, copper & holders who compressed pow- special- Gwyn & Campbell Type 1, der with a type of glue /waterproofing). ized in long sight model, serial # 1804. I was also interested in understanding Approx 4,200 were made. This carbine the older some apparent inconsistencies. For ex- shoots Gwynn and Campbell linen or ample: how could a cartridge with a lead cartridges and paper cartridges that are specially made who were deeply knowl- for it. ball that measured .66 caliber be used in edgeable. Sadly, they have passed away both a .64 caliber Hall rifle and a .69 cali- and I didn’t want their knowledge to slip ber muzzle loading ? After a time, away from the OGCA. The three who I came to realize that the Hall rifle was helped me the most were Denny Rinka, a breach loader. A breach loader uses John Scott & my friend and mentor Gene a projectile/bullet that is larger than the Spicer who passed away in November bore (in the case of the Hall .64) whereas 2019. Gene was a true gentleman and a muzzle loading musket has to use a cartridge expert who collected for 75+ projectile/bullet which is smaller than the years. .69 caliber bore so that it can be rammed down the barrel. I started thinking about entering my first Display Show in early 2020. I was Examples of percussion caps, pin fire doubtful that cartridges would be of primers, Maynard tape primers, tube much interest to most of the members primers and Sharps pellet primers. but, I decided to display despite my con- cerns. My doubts were unfounded as firearms, accoutrements, Recognition there was considerable interest in my training items and posters. But my prima- display, it seems that often overlooked, ry focus is old cartridges. My collecting weird & strange items can be of interest. started out with 8 & 3/8ths Smith & Wes- A major hurdle was how to effectively son revolvers but that switched to Civil display such small items – the solution War firearms. I bought my first Civil War was to include large pictures of the car- firearm at OGCA (a Sharps carbine) in Below: close up of cartridge examples in tridges as part of the display that made 1986. I became curious as to what car- cases on the left side of Toms’ display. Page 9 As the name of my display implies – It but as centerfire cartridges were in seri- and boxes, 30-06 cartridges, large artil- starts with the Flintlock which was the ous development in the 1870’s to 1890’s, lery shells & much, much more. predominate type of ignition system rimfire cartridge use declined. In the from roughly the 1600’s 1890’s smoke- If you decide to collect cartridges or the up through and into the less powder bullets, just like firearms collecting, – buy 1840’s. as the was developed. books. There are cartridge only shows name implies, used a flint where you can find those hard-to-find to create a spark which 1855 to 1875 items. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. ignites the black powder was the “Gold- We all started out ignorant. to propel the round lead en Age of ball down the barrel. Cartridge De- My last comment: The terms Bullet & Car- Next in widespread use velopment.” tridge are not interchangeable. Cartridge by circa 1830’s - 1840’s Inventors of is a term for the complete case + powder was the Percussion fire- Below: close up of cartridge examples, firearms and + bullet. A bullet is just the projectile. In arm which did away with powder flasks and cartridge boxes on the cartridges were my early days, Gene Spicer patiently cor- the need for a piece of right side of Toms’ display trying to speed rected me several times. Thanks Gene.

flint. Percussion firearms include muzzle the process of loading a firearm (muzzle loaders and breach loaders. Percussion loaders to single shot breach loaders to firearms used the which repeating breach loaders), lessen the Examples of powder flasks and was developed circa 1820 – it was com- fouling of the barrel bore, trying to keep cartridge boxes. posed of a detonating/ignition compound the powder dry in wet conditions and which was placed in the base of a copper for breach loaders, trying to eliminate cap. A common term used for the deto- the escape of gases at the breach. Es- nating/ignition compound is fulminate. In caping gases could cause injury to the the same time period as the percussion shooter and also reduced muzzle veloc- cap, other ignition inventions included ity. Of course, in the spirit of capitalism, the Maynard Tape Primer (similar to a inventors would engineer their firearms roll of caps) and the Sharps Pellet Primer so that it required a special cartridge (small copper disks filled with fulminate). thus the opportunity for future cartridge Up through the 1840’s the round lead ball sales. was still the predominate form of the pro- jectile/bullet, then in the late 1840’s we While I predominately collect cartridg- began to see the use of a conical projec- es from pre-1870, I have ventured into tiles/bullets (modern bullets use this basic some rimfires and centerfires and enjoy form). In 1860 Smith & Wesson patented looking at what other cartridge collectors Above: Percussion carbines and rifles the first successful rimfire cartridge (the are doing. There are collectors out there that would have used such cartridges in Tom’s collection were the center of .22). Rimfires enjoyed widespread use for 22 boxes, rimfires, shotgun shells his display. Thomas Kolb is a 47 year Life member. This was his first display show and not only did he win the First Time Display- er Award, he also won First Place Antique and the Rob- ert Rubendunst Best Educa- tional Award. Thank you Tom for taking the time to write this very educational article.

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Member David the History Channel. Rick joined OGCA and a fine craftsman of them. He was a Earl Adams, 82, 50 years ago and was a Life member. He member of the Blue Jacket Muzzleload- passed away on proudly contributed to educational dis- ers association. Dudley could build most May 19, 2021, plays at the OGCA Annual Display Show anything and make it so that it lasted. The after a brief ill- including most recently in 2018 when his last thing he built was his and his wife’s ness. A lifelong Luger firearms were part of “Old Friends coffins in resemblance to the old western resident of Tobin- Showing Off Some Shooters,” a joint effort style coffins. He often worked more than sport, IN, David with Dave Molchen and Tom Downing. one job in his early years and provided graduated from generously for his family. After retirement Cannelton High Fred Russell Bay, 79, of Morrow, OH, he enjoyed breakfast at Youngs while School in 1956 went to be with making new friends. where he played Jesus on June football and basketball. He remained an 17, 2021. He John L. Fisk, 53, of Zanesville, passed avid football fan his entire life, especial- was a member away May 17, 2021 ly when the Purdue Boilermakers were 22 years. An at Genesis Hospi- playing. He graduated from Bailey Diesel accomplished tal. He was born on Technical School in St. Louis in 1958. Da- collector of mili- August 26, 1967 in vid married Evelyn Taylor in 1960. David tary firearms, Columbus, Ohio. He loved spending time with his family and Fred was a his- was a firefighter for close friends, and was an avid outdoors- torian who knew the history of all his guns the city of Zanesville man and expert gunsmith. He hosted 4-H from Civil War to Vietnam. Fred was a for 15 years. Prior to Shooting Sports meetings for several graduate of Marietta High School Class that he was a proba- years and enjoyed hunting, trapping and of 1959 and the University of Cincinnati tion officer. He loved fishing. David was also a master crafts- with an engineering degree and a Mas- his guns, especially man when working with wood or metal. ter of Business Administration. He owned long guns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was also a member of the following Cincinnati Mobile Radio Company and organizations: International Cartridge As- repaired Police and other radios/commu- Member for 37 years, David A. Holden, sociation; .22 Box Collectors; Winchester nications equipment. He was a manager of Louisville, Collector’s Association; Life member of High End Servers with Hewlett Pack- passed away of NRA; Rome, Masonic Lodge; Clay- ard 32 years. Fred enjoyed golf, bowling June 28th. ton Harris Memorial United Methodist and palates. He was one of three Warren Born in Canton Church; 25 year 4-H Leader; Purdue Club County Park Commissioners, Co-Found- on August 24, of Lincoln Hills. David worked for Farm er of Warren County Astronomical Soci- 1966, he was Bureau Co-op in Chrisney; owned A & ety, Warren County Certified Volunteer the son of the S Service Station; worked at Maxon Ma- Naturalist, a 4th Degree Knight of Colum- late OGCA Past rine, Tell City Marine Service and retired bus in the Blessed Sacrament Assembly President Vir- from J. H. Rudolph in 1996 where he was 2879 and was a 65 year Ham Operator, gil Holden, and a member of the Teamsters Union. Call K8II. Fred was proud of his Saturday the late Shirley high school classmate get together on Holden who served in the registration Joseph R. “Rick” Anzellotti, Life mem- web cameras that helped get through Co- office for decades. A professional land ber for 42 years, vid and brought the class back together surveyor he was the owner of Holden and passed away again. Associates as well as Hall of Fame Fire- peacefully May arms. An avid firearms collector, David 24, 2021. Rick was Member for a combined 28 years, Dud- was also a member of The National Rifle born in New Cas- ley Clinton Bravard, 79, of Springfield Association, Stark Gun Collectors, Mau- tle, PA and was a passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in mee Valley Gun Collectors, Ruger Gun 1956 graduate of Fairborn. He was born Monday, Decem- Collectors, Dalllas Arms Collectors, Colt St. Mary’s High ber 8, 1941 in Columbus to the late Dale Collectors Association, Winchester Arms School in War- and Florence Bravard. Dudley graduated Collectors Association and Smith & Wes- ren, Ohio. He re- from the Linden McKinley High School son Collectors Association. Our thoughts tired in 2003 from class of 1959 and graduated from the and prayers go to the Holden family many Packard Electric as a tool & die maker for Ohio State University class of 1968. He of whom are members. He was active over 30 years and previously worked at worked as an inorganic chemist for nine in the coaching of his daughter Chrissy Republic Steel. Rick was a member of St. years at the Charles F. Kettering Re- Holden and son Michael Holden who can Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish - St. James search Lab, then built houses for Ryan be found at almost every OGCA meeting. site. He enjoyed his Sunday gun shows, Homes, Wayne Homes, and Inverness He will be missed by wife, Charlotte, his looked forward to going out to lunch with Homes until his retirement. Dudley was an eldest daughter Ashley, granddaughters his friends, attending his grandchildren’s avid collector of American Indian artifacts Olyvia and Kailyn, and brother James activities and appreciated his neighbor’s and was the editor and photographer for Holden, also a member. kindness over the years. He also was a the Artifact Society. Then he became an WWII history buff and enjoyed watching excellent shooter of black powder rifles Con’t next page Passages Con’t. Remember to Member for over He and Betty loved planning and building follow all OGCA Rules for your 50 years, John their “cabin in the woods” in Cridersville safety and Thomas Kruke- and spent many cozy days enjoying nature. Hotels others. nberg, age 92, John had many hobbies that kept him busy died May 5, 2020. in retirement. He collected antique auto- NOTE: Ask for confirmation of room rate at John was born in mobiles and restored classic cars includ- time of reservation. Prices subject to change 1927 in Sidney, ing Mustangs and Falcons. He collected with high tourism. Book early, but please provide courteous notice of cancelation. Ohio. John attend- Indian artifacts, antique guns and was an ed Miami University, avid reader of books on each of these top- 1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road., Wilmington, OH Oxford, Ohio where ics as well as American history. His skills 45177 (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 Check in 3 he met his future of detail and patience allowed him to enjoy PM. 24-hour cancellation (greater notice will help your wife, Betty Louise Cruikshank. They were hours of figuring out the inner workings of fellow member.) Two-night minimum. For RV parking, married in 1949. John and Betty then moved most anything that had parts. He and Bet- hook up and cost call (937) 283-3200. to Springfield, Ohio where John worked for ty enjoyed traveling to various places in 2) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., White Green Chevrolet. Shortly after their the U.S. where other collectors also gath- Wilmington, OH. Present OGCA badge for $20 discount twin girls were born, they moved to Co- ered. John and Betty were “regulars” at off per room per night. Mention OGCA when making lumbus Grove where John worked for the the OGCA and will be missed. “John was reservations. Historic Inn (937) 383-4141. Empire Hatchery, a family owned business. a quiet, honest, respectful but shrewd col- 3) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., While there, they added two sons to their lector, and was a great role model for all Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) Ask for the OGCA family. John later worked for White Chevro- of OGCA.” Said a friend. John was also a 10% discount when making reservations. Rates can fluctuate with peak seasons. let in Lima. In 1957 he was hired in produc- member of The National Rifle Association, 4) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., tion control at the Ford Engine Plant where Shawnee United Methodist Church and was Wilmington (937) 382-5858 (7 mi) Ask for the OGCA he worked for over 30 years before retiring. a life member of BPOE Elks 54, Lima, Ohio. 10% discount when making reservations. 5) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH Life Member John Dean Wright of Angus Association, the Savage Arms Col- (937) 382-6000 (7 mi.). Ask for OGCA rate . Worthington, Ohio was born at Reed Me- lectors Forum and a very proud Benefac- 6) Hampton Inn WCH 11484 Allen Rd., NW, morial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana John tor Member of the NRA. John considered Jeffrsonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 mi.) 1-71 at Exit 65. graduated from Jackson High School, himself very fortunate that he could enjoy Outlet mall. Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when Union City, Indiana in 1959. John served many hunting and fishing trips in the West- making reservations. Rates can fluctuate with peak seasons. in the 6913th RSM of the US Air Force. He ern US as well as some special fishing trips 7) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, spent 3 years in Bremerhaven, Germany to Canada. One of John’s passions was Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). I-71 where he met the love of his life, Heidi. They raising Black Angus cattle on his farm in Exit 65. Outlet mall. $79 + tax. were married on August 1, 1964. John and Galena, Ohio. John was very thankful for all 8) Fairfield Inn/ Marriott (15 mi) 11349 Allen Heidi have one son, Thomas John Wright the people who touched his life and helped Road NW, Jeffersonville, OH, 43128, I-71 Exit 65. (740) and granddaughter, Zoe. In 1969, John met him achieve his dreams just as he hopes he 948-9305. Ask for the OGCA 10% discount off going Richard L. Duke and, as a result, became was able to do the same for others. Charles rates (which fluctuate) when making reservations. one of the founding members of the Chem- Rush expressed, “John was a special kind 9) Quality Inn WCH 10160 Carr Rd. NW, lawn Corporation in Troy, Ohio. John start- of person. He was a real gentleman and en- Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) 426-6400 (19 mi.) ed on a spray truck in 1969 and left 13 years joyed the simple things in life like farming, (Buckeye RV). 1-71 Exit 69. later as a Corporate Group Vice President. hunting, fishing, gun collecting and hang- 10) Holiday Inn Express WCH (26 mi.) 101 John enjoyed ing out with Courthouse Pky, Washington Court House, OH 43160. John Wright at OGCA with one of several educational (740) 335-9310. I-71 at exit 65 (US 35) the outdoors, his friends. I Savage Arms exhibits 11) Country Hearth Inn & Suites WCH 1810 he was also a am honored Victoria Street, Washington Court House, OH 43160, Life Member to be one of www.redlion.com/washington-court-house (740) 333- of Big Wal- those friends. 4478. $74.99 + tax (27 mi.) nut Conser- John’s pass- 12) Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason vation Club, ing will leave (31 mi. Only 30 min.) 5100 Natorp Blvd., Mason, OH the Ohio Big a large void in 45040 (513) 387-6000. Ask for OGCA rate. $99 King/ Buck Asso- the collecting $104 Queen Double except during peak season). Close ciation, the community.” to many restaurants. American Meeting Hours 2021 2022 Sept. 11-12, 2021 Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm Jan. 8-9, 2022 Sunday 8:30 am - 2 pm Special Guests The Winchester Arms March 12-13, 2022 Collectors Association (page 3) April 30 - May 1, 2022 Meeting Hall Ohio Hunter Ed Class (page 2) (Annual Display Show and Banquet) The Roberts Centre Nov. 20-21, 2021 July 16-17 2022 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH Sept. 10-11, 2022 45177 (800) 654-7038. I-71 at Exit 50 Meeting Dates through Nov. 19-20, 2022 (U.S. 68). North of and visible from 2024 can be found at: Meeting Dates (Annual Meeting/Director Election) I-71. Directions www.ogca.com www.ogca.com