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I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:33 pm
by ditchparrot
If you were to purchase an engraved Big Boy, would you want a magazine's name on it? That just doesn't work for me at all.
It'd be interesting to find out how many of these are sold.
https://www.sportingclassicsstore.com/c ... 39f0f6bfb4
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:49 pm
by RanchRoper
No thanks.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 3:46 pm
by Les
It certainly wouldn't be on my shopping list, no matter how good it looks.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:00 pm
by Mags
I agree. However if it had the company's name on it I worked for and it was given to me as a years of service or retirement award, then it would be special.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:07 pm
by BrokenolMarine
Yeah, I'd buy one with the Marine Corps Emblem, State Police Logo, or something similar... even the NRA Life Member logo, but not Mad Magazine, Shooting Times, etc. But I agree, If I won a contest sponsored by one of those magazines and the prize was a Henry with their logo... I'd take it, and build a display case for it.
I'd LOVE to have a Henry with the Marine Corps Emblem and My Aircrew Wings either mounted or engraved on it.
That would look really nice in the Presentation/Display case I made to see if I could, but don't really use right now.
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I think the Carbine would look really nice with a Marine Corps Challenge Coin inlaid in the stock and the aircrew wings inlaid in the forearm. They would have to be done by someone who is well above MY skill level.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:03 am
by Sir Henry
I've never cared for commemorative rifles.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:35 am
by BrokenolMarine
I agree with you on that one SH, in all my collection, I don't currently own one. I have had a shot or two at acquiring a few, but passed. I like to shoot what I own. Lol. Why invest in what you can't shoot. This late in life, a Henry with a challenge coin and my AC wings would be more like custom grips. I could display it, AND shoot it.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:31 pm
by daytime dave
That rifle is not my cup of tea. The engraving looks nice, but no need for the advertising at that price.
As far as commemorative rifles, I have a Winchester 9422 Boy Scout model I got after seeing it at one of the Jamborees. I'd probably like a Henry Eagle Scout rifle some day.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 4:35 pm
by BigAl52
BrokenolMarine wrote:Yeah, I'd buy one with the Marine Corps Emblem, State Police Logo, or something similar... even the NRA Life Member logo, but not Mad Magazine, Shooting Times, etc. But I agree, If I won a contest sponsored by one of those magazines and the prize was a Henry with their logo... I'd take it, and build a display case for it.
I'd LOVE to have a Henry with the Marine Corps Emblem and My Aircrew Wings either mounted or engraved on it.
That would look really nice in the Presentation/Display case I made to see if I could, but don't really use right now.
and it closes.jpg
It's done.jpg
I think the Carbine would look really nice with a Marine Corps Challenge Coin inlaid in the stock and the aircrew wings inlaid in the forearm. They would have to be done by someone who is well above MY skill level.
Marine that case and gun look just fine like they are as a matter of fact they look great. Just get a Marine Flag and put it in that case and you will have the best of both worlds.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:15 am
by Henry88
Possibly Field and Stream, but I've never even heard of that magazine.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:06 am
by billbeam
BrokenolMarine wrote:I agree with you on that one SH, in all my collection, I don't currently own one. I have had a shot or two at acquiring a few, but passed. I like to shoot what I own. Lol. Why invest in what you can't shoot. This late in life, a Henry with a challenge coin and my AC wings would be more like custom grips. I could display it, AND shoot it.
I think to improve the looks add a US Army challenge coin, a CIB, and Senior Aircrew Member Wings. That would be nice.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:18 am
by BrokenolMarine
billbeam wrote:BrokenolMarine wrote:I agree with you on that one SH, in all my collection, I don't currently own one. I have had a shot or two at acquiring a few, but passed. I like to shoot what I own. Lol. Why invest in what you can't shoot. This late in life, a Henry with a challenge coin and my AC wings would be more like custom grips. I could display it, AND shoot it.
I think to improve the looks add a US Army challenge coin, a CIB, and Senior Aircrew Member Wings. That would be nice.
Wow, that sounds really nice. If you get one done, post a pic and tell me who did the work so I can send my stuff.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:17 am
by jbmabrey
http://sportingclassics.com/
Take a look-not a bad site with good people. No harder to "get" than any other group selling a Henry rifle.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:09 pm
by ditchparrot
jbmabrey wrote:http://sportingclassics.com/
Take a look-not a bad site with good people. No harder to "get" than any other group selling a Henry rifle.
I know enough about the magazine – I've held several copies in my hands and I'm a subscriber to their daily emails.
My point is that if I'm going to get an engraved rifle, it's not going to have the name of a magazine on it – any magazine!
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:34 pm
by tarbe
We have a lot of purists here!
Although I know a few Winchester and Marlin guys who think we are nuts for loving a rifle without a loading gate.
Agree though...that rifle is going to have a really limited appeal. Like people who are "Sporting Classics" junkies. That's about it!
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:18 am
by Leonardo
I bought a Golden Boy in.22lr a few years back. It had the SnapOn logo engraved on the stock. I bought it as it was a very good deal. I then ordered a new stock and foregrip from Henry. I sold the SnapOn wood for about half what the new set cost. Still came out ahead.
So,.....no, I would not buy a Henry with a logo engraved unless it was a VERY good deal.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:20 am
by Leonardo
tarbe wrote:We have a lot of purists here!
Although I know a few Winchester and Marlin guys who think we are nuts for loving a rifle without a loading gate.
I’ve never owned a Marlin or a Winchester where the loading gate operated smoothly. They have mangled a few thumb nails though. The current quality of what marlin is producing isn’t no where near the quality of what I expect.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:00 am
by If1Hitu
No I wouldn’t want it!
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:16 am
by Mistered
I’ve never owned a Marlin or a Winchester where the loading gate operated smoothly.
This doesn't need to be as they are very easy smooth up and shouldn't ever pinch a finger when used properly. My three Winchesters have never pinched a finger but as I have said before a loading gate favors longer cartridges.
Re: I don't get this at all
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 12:31 am
by Firearmfanatic
BrokenolMarine wrote:Yeah, I'd buy one with the Marine Corps Emblem, State Police Logo, or something similar... even the NRA Life Member logo, but not Mad Magazine, Shooting Times, etc. But I agree, If I won a contest sponsored by one of those magazines and the prize was a Henry with their logo... I'd take it, and build a display case for it.
I'd LOVE to have a Henry with the Marine Corps Emblem and My Aircrew Wings either mounted or engraved on it.
That would look really nice in the Presentation/Display case I made to see if I could, but don't really use right now.
and it closes.jpg
It's done.jpg
I think the Carbine would look really nice with a Marine Corps Challenge Coin inlaid in the stock and the aircrew wings inlaid in the forearm. They would have to be done by someone who is well above MY skill level.
OOOHHRRAAAAAA!!!!!!!!