An 870 story....

Dave McC · February 9, 2002, 12:21 PM

I just got back from PGC, shot a coupla rounds and was discussing shotguns while a group shot a round. One young man was shooting a classic 870, nice wood,fixed Full choke, blue so deep it looked like you could stick your finger into it up past the cuticle.

He shot well, and as he left the line I asked him how long he had had the 870.

He smiled and said, not long. He let me examine and heft it, and I was admiring it when he added that it had been a gift on his first wedding anniversary from his Father In Law. This tickled me,and I complimented him on his taste in in-laws. He said,"There's more to it", and called his FIL over to us.

The FIL had been given the 870 by HIS FIL, back in the late 60s, on the occasion of HIS first wedding anniversary. It had taken upland game and waterfowl, shot a serious number of squirrels, and was in like new condition.3 Generations, going strong.

Now there's a tradition more folks should adopt!!

Ewok_Guy · February 9, 2002, 12:55 PM

What a nice story.

Chuck Graber · February 9, 2002, 04:43 PM

Man, that's a great "Welcome to the family." I would try to keep the wife happy if I were him.

Chuck Graber

Kingcreek · February 9, 2002, 10:27 PM

I've told the daughter what my requirements are for a future son-in-law and if she comes thru boy could I spoil him!
I've got a married stepson but his only interests are sports on TV and really bad music.
Got my fingers crossed on the right son-in-law...

Jamie Young · February 9, 2002, 10:32 PM

I wish I would have gotten a hold of My Grandfathers 12Gauge. My cousin had it and got arrested when he was Teen and the police took it

I asked them a few years ago what happened to Granpa's shotgun and they told me

Dave McC · February 10, 2002, 08:58 AM

Glad you liked it,folks. Sure tickled me.

Our kids know they're inheriting at least one 870 each, among other items that make loud noises...

February 9, 2002, 12:21 PM	#1
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	An 870 story.... I just got back from PGC, shot a coupla rounds and was discussing shotguns while a group shot a round. One young man was shooting a classic 870, nice wood,fixed Full choke, blue so deep it looked like you could stick your finger into it up past the cuticle. He shot well, and as he left the line I asked him how long he had had the 870. He smiled and said, not long. He let me examine and heft it, and I was admiring it when he added that it had been a gift on his first wedding anniversary from his Father In Law. This tickled me,and I complimented him on his taste in in-laws. He said,"There's more to it", and called his FIL over to us. The FIL had been given the 870 by HIS FIL, back in the late 60s, on the occasion of HIS first wedding anniversary. It had taken upland game and waterfowl, shot a serious number of squirrels, and was in like new condition.3 Generations, going strong. Now there's a tradition more folks should adopt!!

February 9, 2002, 12:55 PM	#2
Ewok_Guy Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2001 Location: Endor Posts: 1,664	What a nice story. __________________ "Death and honor are thought to be the same, but today I have learned that sometimes they are not." --------------------- " I like big fat men like you. When they fall they make more noise! ...and sometimes they never get up." -Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez

February 9, 2002, 10:32 PM	#5
Jamie Young Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: SE/PA Posts: 4,834	I wish I would have gotten a hold of My Grandfathers 12Gauge. My cousin had it and got arrested when he was Teen and the police took it I asked them a few years ago what happened to Granpa's shotgun and they told me __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!!

February 9, 2002, 04:43 PM	#3
Chuck Graber Member Join Date: August 22, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	Man, that's a great "Welcome to the family." I would try to keep the wife happy if I were him. Chuck Graber

February 9, 2002, 10:27 PM	#4
Kingcreek Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: rural Illinois Posts: 590	I've told the daughter what my requirements are for a future son-in-law and if she comes thru boy could I spoil him! I've got a married stepson but his only interests are sports on TV and really bad music. Got my fingers crossed on the right son-in-law...

February 10, 2002, 08:58 AM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Glad you liked it,folks. Sure tickled me. Our kids know they're inheriting at least one 870 each, among other items that make loud noises...