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Unread 04-12-2010, 06:00 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by John Sabato View Post
I can remember when the local "Western Auto" store had a large gun department. I bought several guns there over the years until they went out of business.
Around here, it was a "Jenss" department store basement, back in the 50's...My dad and I were waiting for mom to finish shopping; there was a big barrel full of greasy old Enfield SMLE's, for $12ea ...My dad bought one, we stripped it & cleaned it, and eventually shot it...Heavy old rifle...
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