DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. FALL EDITION OCTOBER 2017 Association Office Address DTGCA Vicki L. Morin Fall is almost here! Hope everyone had a great summer and ready for fall hunting Executive Secretary PO Box 5053 and then the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. West Fargo, ND 58078 701-361-9215 message A few updates… With the SD Board Member vacancy created by the passing of PRESIDENT Sonny, the open position has been filled by Rick Drennen of Flandreau, SD. Rick Brandon Maddox has been a DTGCA member and FFL holding vendor for many years, his experience Sioux Falls, SD as a retired school teacher will bring additional insights and diversity to our Board. Rick’s appointment is temporary until the annual meeting in Feb 2018 in Aberdeen. VICE PRESIDENT Tom Seaburg Carrington, ND We are disappointed to announce the NRA decided against combining their NRA Collector’s Gun Show as part of our February Trophy Show. The reason for the PAST PRESIDENT Larry Jones decision was due to weather concerns, they chose Texas in November. It appears Verona, ND Sioux Falls, SD in February is a hard sell, I am not giving up though. I moved from BOARD OF DIRECTORS Florida to South Dakota and totally understand the perceived perceptions of winter Don Glynn in the Dakotas…. We will keep trying! Fullerton, ND Paul Herman As my term comes closer to an end, I am continuing to actively seek feedback on Pierre, SD how we can get more people to attend DTGCA gun shows, let me know! We plan Daethal Dockter to do more billboards this year to advertise the shows, we hope to also advertise Milbank, SD on social media to recruit new attendees as well. Kelly Lorge Bowman, ND Cliff Wasfaret Twin Valley, MN Laura Ennen Bismarck, ND Acting Director Sincerely, Brandon L. Maddox Rick Drennen Flandreau, SD President DTGCA DUES New Member—$25.00 Renewal—$25.00 Life Member—$200.00 Include self-addressed, stamped envelope. Renew at a show or by mail. I’m in color on the WEB 2017 RAPID CITY SHOW AWARDS IN MEMORY OF SHOW MANAGER SONNY PESICKA Bill Bobby WWII Memorabilia Bob Campbell Engraved 66 Winchesters Don Glynn Cased Adams & SAA’s Hugh Tonges Flintlocks Margi Olesen Documented Old West Guns Matt Turner Winchester 22’s Rick Olesen Rifle that killed Bill Dalton Ted French WWI & II German Lugar Mark 1 1903 Springfield Paul Vertin, Breckenridge, MN This picture is of a Mark 1 1903 Springfield 30-06. This one is a dummy training rifle pre WW1 stamped on the metal butt plate is Mark 1 U.S.N. Parris Dunn Corp. Clarinda, Iowa. Newer models had a device milled into the left side receiver to act as an ejec- tion port. A real working model at 60% value is $750.00 and at 100% value is $4000. To see this gun in action, watch the movie of Sergeant York staring Gary Cooper. A little history about this gun, it was acquired by my Uncle Neal Sherwood who was a Navy Officer in San Diego, CA. In turn he took it to my Uncle George Sherwood in Missoula, MT in the 1950’s and our family went to Missoula every year for Thanksgiving to visit relatives. Uncle George gave this gun to my father, Bud Vertin as they knew he was not a hunter and wouldn’t know the difference between a real gun and a dummy training rifle. It was always kept in my Grandma Sherwood’s bedroom closet as she lived with us. As this was not a real firing gun, my parents let us use it in the backyard playing cowboys, my brother and I were the envy of the neighborhood boys. The 50’s & 60’s were great times to grow up. My brother George built a solid walnut stock Crossbow from a kit in High School Woodshop, can you imagine a school letting a boy do that today!!! I would like to thank the DTCGA for donating to the Outdoor Adventure Center in Brookings, SD as my grandson is a Boy Scout in Brookings and uses the Center for camping and shooting compound bows. I also would like to thank my good friend Bill Braun from Wahpeton for getting me to join the DTGCA by paying for my first year of dues for me many, many years ago. Thanks Bill!!! PS, this rifle looks great hanging in my Gun Room. IF THE WALLS COULDTALK While attending a Gun show in Phillips ,Wisconsin this past winter I was introduced to a fellow who's son had found a old Whitney-Kennedy lever rifle in the walls of a house he was tearing down some fifteen years ago near Prentice, Wisconsin . This gentleman learned about my interest in these old rifles, my modest collection numbering three at that time . In the course of our conversation I learned his son was willing to sell this ole gal . Well, arrangements were made for him to bring it to a show near my home which is near Mountain, Wisconsin some 140 miles away . Needless to say it was one of the longest months of my life waiting for its arrival. Those of you who've made deals know it's not wise to push the envelope, and ruin the deal . Well the day came and after looking it over, stock appeared to be hand made, no sandpaper, but pretty darn decent, a surprisingly good bore, a deal was made . After a little elbow grease she was ready for the range. Functioned perfectly, Winchester did a smart move by buying up and closing this company back in 1886 . I now own two 38/40's, one 44/40, and a large frame 45/60 which is the prize of my collection. Along with my four Whitney's, I've a fair amount of Colt rifles, Marlin rifles and of course the Winchesters. One old timer labeled me a ( drifter ) one who collects all makes. Well like me you can wonder how long this old rifle stood hidden in those walls and why! Thanks for your time. Steven Elbe, Wisconsin Must say, I'm a first year member to your fine organization! Great group of people. Our Extended Sympathy The Association would like to notify you and recognize the death of the following member. Mike Sparks Granada, MN Life Member 9-07-2017 Frank Eide Bismarck, ND 2016 GUN SHOW UPDATES FARGO, ND No gun show will be held in 2018 VALLEY CITY, ND Gun show January 6-7, 2018 ABERDEEN, SD Gun show has moved to a new location. February 3-4, 2018 The Dakota Event Center, DEC 720 Lamont Street Aberdeen, SD 57401 Two hotels connected to this facility Holiday Inn Express 605-725-4000 Hampton Inn & Suites 605-262-2600 RAPID CITY, SD New show manager Keith Hakeman 605-270-0764 To help the new show manager out RESERVE your tables for Rapid City NOW Margi & Rick Olesen Leads, SD Nickel Colt 1877 Storekeeper 2017 SIOUX FALLS TROPHY SHOW AWARD HOLDERS Left to Right Greg Docker “The Proof, the Whole Proof, and nothing but the Proof” Outstanding Display Fred Vandersnick “Winchester Model 12 Y Series the First One” Outstanding Display Tom Jones II “Winchester Junior Trap Shooting” Jim Curlovic “Winchester Hotchkiss Rifles” Don “Duck” Combs “John M Olin The Man and his Gun” Best of Show Show Manager Rob Moore 2017 SIOUX FALLS COLLECTOR CLASSIC AWARD HOLDERS Left to Right Bob Campbell Mauser Model 98 Larry Orr Ad Topperwein-World’s greatest shooting team Chuck Oster The Auto-Mag Steve Eernisse Mossberg Rarities Not pictured Pat Dodds Madam Ellie Hill Derringer AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976 Author John DeYounge Blue finish with steel frame. Six shot SA. Gun comes with two versions of presentation case. One case is pine marked High Standard and the trigger logo on the lid with a powder flask and silver dollar size medallion inside. The other is a brown leather- ette covered case with American Bicentennial 1776-1976 and contains a pewter Bicentennial belt buckle. Serial numbers A0000 through A2028. The buckle and revolver have matching numbers A09xx. I acquired this firearm in 1976 and have only seen 2 others like it in the past 41 years. Condition – new in case and unfired. 1. Mike McCaully 1876 Winchester 2. Bob Campbell Colt Rifle 3. Vern Schock Model 12’s 4. Andy Schmit Winchester 5. Jim Keller Marble Game Getter 6. John DeYounge Cen- tennial High Standard 7. Wendell Grandgaard Handgun Display Show Manager Steve Livermore 8. Rick & Margi Olesen Nickel Colt 1877 Storekeeper 9. Jim and Linda Hannum American SW Artifacts DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSN. PO Box 5053 West Fargo, ND 58078 2017-2018 DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION GUN SHOW DATES SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2017 JANUARY 13-14 2018 FEBRUARY 17-18, 2018 BISMARCK CIVIC CENTER SWIFTEL CENTER RAMKOTA RIVER CENTRE BISMARCK, ND BROOKINGS, SD PIERRE, SD Chairman: Roger Krumm Chairman: Vic Carter Chairman: Steve Livermore PO Box 158 18299 US Hwy 81 PO Box 972 Strasburg, ND 58573 Castlewood, SD 57223 Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 (701) 336-7533 (605) 793-2347 (605) 280-2438 MARCH 3-4, 2018 OCTOBER 28-29, 2017 JANUARY 20-21, 2018 ALERUS CENTER DAVISON CTY. 4-H GROUNDS BISMARCK CIVIC CENTER GRAND FORKS, ND MITCHELL, SD BISMARCK, ND Chairman: Bill Braun Chairman: Rob Moore Chairman: Roger Krumm 1331 14 1/2 Ave N PO Box 425 PO Box 158 Wahpeton, ND 58075 Mitchell, SD 57301 Strasburg, ND 58573 (701) 642-6970 (605) 630-2199 (701) 336-7533 MARCH 10-11 2018 DECEMER 09-10, 2017 JANUARY 27-28, 2018 RAMKOTA HOTEL EXHIBIT HALL ASTORIA HOTEL NATIONAL FIELD ARCHERY BLDG COLLECTOR CLASSIC DICKINSON, ND YANKTON, SD SIOUX FALLS, SD Chairman: Roger Krumm Chairman: Chuck Harens Chairman: Rob Moore PO Box 158 711 E 14th St PO Box 425 Strasburg, ND 58573 Yankton, SD 57078 Mitchell, SD 57301 (701) 336-7533 (605) 665-4537 (605) 630-2199 MARCH 17-18, 2018 FARGO SHOW FEBRUARY 3-4, 2018 CODINGTON CTY AG BLDG NO SHOW 2018 DAKOTA EVENT CENTER (THE DEC) WATERTOWN, SD ABERDEEN, SD Chairman: Vic Carter Chairman: Roger Krumm 18299 US Hwy 81 JANUARY 06-07, 2018 PO Box 158 Castlewood, SD 57223 VALLEY CITY WINTER SHOW BUILDING Strasburg, ND 58573 (605) 793-2347 VALLEY CITY, ND (701) 336-7533 Chairman: Bill Braun ANNUAL MEETING following show APRIL 14-15, 2018 1331 14 1/2 Ave N RUSHMORE CIVIC CENTER Wahpeton, ND 58075 FEBRUARY 10-11, 2018 RAPID CITY, SD (701) 642-6970 TROPHY SHOW-THE BIG ONE Chairman: Keith Hakeman CONVENTION CENTER 7301 Pinon Jay Circle SIOUX FALLS, SD Rapid City, SD 57702 Chairman: Rob Moore (605) 270-0764 PO Box 425 Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 630-2199 .