Fun in Virginia

Ron Wood · 08-04-2011, 03:29 AM

For the past few years before the Chantilly gun show, George Anderson has put together a super event that involves burning up a lot of ammo followed by a picnic and show/swap meet. It is always great fun and this year was no exception. Herman Kafura snapped a bunch of photos of the festivities and asked me to help post them here on the forum for your enjoyment. See if you can spot some familiar faces.

Ron Wood · 08-04-2011, 03:32 AM

More photos

Ron Wood · 08-04-2011, 03:33 AM

Still more

Edward Tinker · 08-04-2011, 05:17 AM

Ron, I heard that somebody saw you shooting a big bore!

It made me realize how much I miss my close friends!

I would love to have sat down and talked about a few ideas and speculations I have had this last year with you, and many others.

A picture of me shooting a Reising 2 or 3 years ago, I loved it, shoots a 45 acp

I plan on being at the soonest Louisville, although I will be home in December and make the Allentown show.

Ed

Ice · 08-04-2011, 06:08 AM

Now that just looks like flat fun. Good guns, good friends, and good times. Wish we had something like that in Texas; none that I know of though. Thanks for posting the pics.

Charlie

George Anderson · 08-04-2011, 01:19 PM

Past years

mauro · 08-04-2011, 01:43 PM

Really nice Ron!
Thank you for sharing.

Mauro

Vlim · 08-04-2011, 03:53 PM

Very nice, looks like you guys all head a great time!

Lots of familiar faces, even some that have been spotted 'over here'

hgreer2 · 08-04-2011, 05:02 PM

I can even afford to hang around those guys........... :-)

Harry

George Anderson · 08-04-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgreer2

I can even afford to hang around those guys........... :-)

Harry

The cost to hang around that crowd is comradery, good heart and friendship. Many there work their tails off every day at difficult or tedious jobs. Many worked twenty plus years to enjoy a little leisure.

hgreer2 · 08-04-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

The cost to hang around that crowd is comradery, good heart and friendship. Many there work their tails off every day at difficult or tedious jobs. Many worked twenty plus years to enjoy a little leisure.

My reference was to the guns in their collections, I'm sure they are all gentleman.

Harry

George Anderson · 08-04-2011, 07:19 PM

Harry, probably the gun that most wowed everybody was a simple Jaeger 7.65mm auto that a fine gentleman from Pennsylvania shared with everyone. I know that it was purchased for an extremely modest price yet guys who spend many thousands on guns were awed by the piece. There is no snobbery among this crowd; we all open our beers the same way.

Conny · 08-04-2011, 08:31 PM

Ron,
In one photo, is that a stocked Tokarev?

Edward Tinker · 08-05-2011, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

...There is no snobbery among this crowd; we all open our beers the same way.

wine coolers, when I go, you always have wine coolers for me

We'll have to figure out a place next summer to go to, maybe somewhere hot like arizona, in GT's backyard

Ed

snipershot1944 · 08-05-2011, 07:57 AM

What a fun day. My favorite day of vacation this year. Thanks Geo for organizing the event.

abukafura · 08-05-2011, 11:32 AM

What hasn't been mentioned on this thread....until now....was George Anderson's super hospitality and organizational skills that made this an event to remember. George spared no effort when putting together this soire' and the fact that it was held in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley area, his backyard, made it even more special. This was simply a fantastic time. Thanks, George.

Douglas Jr. · 08-05-2011, 12:32 PM

Oh, man... I hope to able to be here someday. If invited, of course.
How I envy you, boys!
I saw some very rare birds over those tables.

lugerholsterrepair · 08-05-2011, 01:54 PM

What hasn't been mentioned on this thread....until now....was George Anderson's super hospitality and organizational skills that made this an event to remember.

I have been to several of these and Hermann is more than correct! George Is the consumate host..A true Southern Gentleman in every respect. There are some things that show up that would amaze you. Really worthwhile to attend for the comradery as well. I have been able to meet some very fine fellows at these shoots.

G.T. · 08-05-2011, 01:59 PM

That looks like great fun! Looks like a great group! As I've mentioned before, the "Gatherings" we had down here in Phoenix were about as much fun as one could stand... and we never got to shoot anything..

.... As for what I know about George, it had to be a "Top Notch" event, as he definitly knows how to, both enjoy life, and, do it up right at the same time... My hats off to all you fellows, you'll never regret attending one of these little get togethers.. You see stuff and learn things that aren't in the books yet... Nothing like a couple'of'hundred years of combined experience... What did you eat?? ... And, please put some names to the faces... Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

George Anderson · 08-05-2011, 05:32 PM

Gerald, that would be me carrying the MP18 and TM Kasten. Out of respect for privacy we do not mention the names of the owners of any of the weapons.

We eat Bratwurst, Broetchen, Kartoffelsalat. We also consume some beer but never before the range is cleared and all ammunition secured. An off-duty deputy and weapons instructor from the sherriff's department runs the range and manages all shooting.

08-04-2011, 01:43 PM	#7
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Really nice Ron! Thank you for sharing. Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

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Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Ron, In one photo, is that a stocked Tokarev? __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

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08-05-2011, 01:59 PM	#19
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,540 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,735 Times in 1,019 Posts	WoW! That looks like great fun! Looks like a great group! As I've mentioned before, the "Gatherings" we had down here in Phoenix were about as much fun as one could stand... and we never got to shoot anything...... As for what I know about George, it had to be a "Top Notch" event, as he definitly knows how to, both enjoy life, and, do it up right at the same time... My hats off to all you fellows, you'll never regret attending one of these little get togethers.. You see stuff and learn things that aren't in the books yet... Nothing like a couple'of'hundred years of combined experience... What did you eat?? ... And, please put some names to the faces... Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

08-04-2011, 06:08 AM	#5
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Now that just looks like flat fun. Good guns, good friends, and good times. Wish we had something like that in Texas; none that I know of though. Thanks for posting the pics. Charlie

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Very nice, looks like you guys all head a great time! Lots of familiar faces, even some that have been spotted 'over here'

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hgreer2 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	I can even afford to hang around those guys........... :-) Harry

08-04-2011, 07:19 PM	#12
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Harry, probably the gun that most wowed everybody was a simple Jaeger 7.65mm auto that a fine gentleman from Pennsylvania shared with everyone. I know that it was purchased for an extremely modest price yet guys who spend many thousands on guns were awed by the piece. There is no snobbery among this crowd; we all open our beers the same way.

08-05-2011, 07:57 AM	#15
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 300 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	What a fun day. My favorite day of vacation this year. Thanks Geo for organizing the event.

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abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	What hasn't been mentioned on this thread....until now....was George Anderson's super hospitality and organizational skills that made this an event to remember. George spared no effort when putting together this soire' and the fact that it was held in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley area, his backyard, made it even more special. This was simply a fantastic time. Thanks, George.

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Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Oh, man... I hope to able to be here someday. If invited, of course. How I envy you, boys! I saw some very rare birds over those tables.

08-05-2011, 05:32 PM	#20
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Gerald, that would be me carrying the MP18 and TM Kasten. Out of respect for privacy we do not mention the names of the owners of any of the weapons. We eat Bratwurst, Broetchen, Kartoffelsalat. We also consume some beer but never before the range is cleared and all ammunition secured. An off-duty deputy and weapons instructor from the sherriff's department runs the range and manages all shooting.