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Greetings from Northern, IL

Post by Retiredguns » Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:29 pm

Howdy Folks, glad I found the forum. My name is Steve and I am a retired Marine. I retired as the 2nd Marine Division Infantry Weapons Chief and have been around weapons since I can remember. After decades of handling, shooting, fixing black rifles, machine guns, 1911s, .38s and Berettas, I have enjoyed some different guns lately.

I just bought a .357 BBS rifle. They were in stock for 5 minutes and I got lucky. It's my 2nd BBS with the first being a carbine. Like a major FOOL, I sold it. I did get a good amount for it, but I hate selling such nice weapons. Hoping the new side gate will make me feel better.

Look forward to reading posts.
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Post by Cofisher » Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:36 pm

Hey Steve. Welcome from Nebraska. I shoot the bbsc357. I know why you had to have another. Glad you’re here.
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Post by CT_Shooter » Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:44 pm

Retiredguns wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:29 pm
 Howdy Folks, glad I found the forum. My name is Steve and I am a retired Marine.
Welcome to the forum from CT, Steve. You'll enjoy the company here. I thank you for your service and look forward to reading more about your Henry.
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Post by rugrat » Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:48 pm

Welcome to the forum and thank you for your military service!
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Post by Ernie » Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:55 pm

Welcome to the Henry forum. Think you will like it here. I am waiting for a new 357 and am interested in your take on it.
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Post by BigAl52 » Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:04 pm

Hey Steve let me first say thanks for you’re service to this country. Welcome to the forum glad you joined us. Lots of guys here like ole Ernie said will be awaiting your impressions of the sidegate. Hope to see a range report soon with pictures. We like pictures.
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Post by Rifletom » Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:13 pm

Welcome from Ca Steve. As others have said, Thank you for your service. Enjoy that Henry.
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Post by RanchRoper » Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:22 pm

Welcome from Alberta.

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Post by Retiredguns » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:22 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome. Hope to have that rifle in my safe by Christmas. Everyone is swamped and lagging. Then I have to decide if I want to shoot my bullets as they are like gold! Have to at least put a 1/2 box of .357 and .38 each.
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Post by JEBar » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:44 pm

welcome indeed .... delighted to have you join our forum .... I've really enjoyed your pictures and post ... do hope you will choose to be an active member, one who will read and post often ..... be sure to include you Henry 357 in our forum total at the link below


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 40#p154140
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Post by The Wiz » Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:16 pm

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Post by If1Hitu » Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:28 pm

Howdy from KY.
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