A wise man once said, and I paraphrase, "Each man deserves two things in his life...a good knife and a good woman". My father once told me, and I live it to this day, that a real gentleman always carries and knife and a handkerchief. I must add one more item to this list.
Each man, especially an American, should possess and own a .22 rifle. I have finally found quite possibly the epitome of a gentleman's rifle. The Winchester Model 52 bolt action rifle in .22 caliber. Mine has factory fixed sights, a rarity. The 52 was initially introduced in 1920 by Winchester. (Samuel Colt said the only thing a pistol was good for was to give one time to get to a rifle.)
I was greatly influenced by my dear friend of 33 years, who continues to impart real wisdom, in life and firearms. In fact, he bought me my first .22 pistol. We should see each other more often but when I see him it's like I just talked to him yesterday. I have only known a few real gentleman.
I feel blessed.
Each man, especially an American, should possess and own a .22 rifle. I have finally found quite possibly the epitome of a gentleman's rifle. The Winchester Model 52 bolt action rifle in .22 caliber. Mine has factory fixed sights, a rarity. The 52 was initially introduced in 1920 by Winchester. (Samuel Colt said the only thing a pistol was good for was to give one time to get to a rifle.)
I was greatly influenced by my dear friend of 33 years, who continues to impart real wisdom, in life and firearms. In fact, he bought me my first .22 pistol. We should see each other more often but when I see him it's like I just talked to him yesterday. I have only known a few real gentleman.
I feel blessed.
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