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    HOWDY GUS,

    I have owned a 1895 russian for a lot of years. About 70% blue. BUT, I have to tell you the story of the one that got away. We were at OGCA about 10 years ago and were working ourselves down the line when I spot this 1895 on the next table. As I was trying the get there in a hurry another guy (dealer) picked it up. Well it was about 90% blue and about the nicest I've seen. He bought it for the asking price of $750.00. It did not make my day because I felt I could sell mine for about $900 at the time and it was 3X the condition. Oh well, I'm just thankful that quite a few others DID NOT get away from me!
    PS The whole area in in TORNADO ALLEY. I lived there for about 56 years and had about 3 close calls myself.

    I'm really sorry I missed it and am glad you did not. What a hobby!!!!! See you next year for sure!

    Darrell

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    Hey Darrell, I managed to pick up a Russian contract Winchester M95 at NGD, as well as a bunch of grenades at SOS, had a good trip, but on the way home, we barely missed a tornado in Illinois, and then got stuck in a blizard in Wyoming, but we made it home safe.
    Bes twises
    Gus

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    Hey Darrell,
    I can understand, it is very expensive to make the trip, I did not plan of going, but I recieved death threats from friends if I do not go,(did I say friends?) I hope things are going well in your part of the world, we are looking at a much poorer year this year, but last year was exceptional. Even with thigs being tighter, we will not see much of the coming depression in our part of the world, and I hope yo do not either.
    Bes twihses
    Gsu

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    Today 08:07 PMGustaf B
    Hey Mr. G. are you going to SOS? I am planning on being there, if I make it, I should have a Poilu standing on my table to make it easier to find in the hall
    Best wishes
    Gus
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