DENVER SHOW May 17 & 18, 2014

The CGCA's Denver show was great as always.  It was nice to see friends we don't get to see and speak with often.  We took our one table 'Winchester Lever Actions in the Service' display which received much attention.  Two of our visitors were from Vancouver Island, CA. They were very surprised to see our collection of Canada's WWII 'Pacific Coast Militia Rangers' items which resulted in a very cordial and informative conversation.  We won an award but not one of the big ones. W

e had a great time anyway.  My wife and I agreed that Denver is not so far away from Illinois going out, but very far away coming back.

INDY NRA CONVENTION April 25-27, 2014

We went to the convention to help Don 'Duck' & Judy Combs set up and watch over their wonderful Winchester Model 42 display.  They were representing the Winchester Arms Collectors Assoc. this year.  One of the highlights of the display was John M. Olin's personal Model 42 with other personal items of his.  More that 75000 people went through the  convention and many of them stopped by to talk about their own Model 42 and ask questions of the very knowledgeable 'Duck' .  Next year the convention will be in Nashville.  The Winchester Arms Collectors will again be represented by a fine display.

SIOUX FALLS FEB. 8&9

We took our Winchester Lever Action display to the Dakota Arms show in Sioux Fall, SD. This is the same display we had lsat May at the OGCA show. We were awarded second place this time. Had a good time with all of our friends. As usual it was very cold. 5% and windy when we packed up Sunday afternoon and -17% when we left there Monday morning. Not sure if we will do this again.