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Unread 08-04-2011, 03:29 AM   #1
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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.
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Unread 08-04-2011, 03:32 AM   #2
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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.


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Unread 08-04-2011, 06:08 AM   #5
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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.

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Unread 08-04-2011, 01:19 PM   #6
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Unread 08-04-2011, 01:43 PM   #7
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Really nice Ron!
Thank you for sharing.

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

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

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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.
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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.

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


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