I was at the Louisville gun show when JACKITIS hit me. A cold sweat
came over me -- my eyes glazed over - I jumped from my chair and hit
show row after row looking for just one more Model 8. Back and Forth
when I could feel i was close to the prize !!! I moved in like a eagle
on its prey- The cost was not important !! I wanted it and I would have
it !! I got back to my table, flopped down in my chair with the gun on
my lap. It took some time for my mind and eyes to clear so I could look
over my great prize. I had a good idea what it was -- EARLY MODEL 8 - 25
CAL. - F GRADE ??? I looked down and -- WHAT IS THIS !!!! How can I
explain it -- ONLY ONE WAY -- !!! JACKITIS !!!!
EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
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Re: EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
Hey f.a.b.
Now that is funny, I don't care who you are!!!!!
Regards,
jack1653
Now that is funny, I don't care who you are!!!!!
Regards,
jack1653
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Rick was kind enough to let me hold it and it's every bit as good looking in hand as it is in the pics.
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Well it looks like you need some parts and a little bit of lumber. All is well that ends well.
You are dedicated.
You are dedicated.
Phyrbird
SOKY
SOKY
Re: EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
Jack you should be proud.....the man rescued such a rare Model 8.....one that was found in the hull of the Titanic!
I am a regular joe, consisting of 78% coffee, 12% hot air, 9% organizational abilities, and 1% luck.
Re: EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
I'm all for parts guns, but this one might be better off as a giant paperweight or crude hammer.
And let this be a lesson to all of us, when "Jackitis" strikes, it's indiscriminate as to gun grade, caliber, or CONDITION!
And let this be a lesson to all of us, when "Jackitis" strikes, it's indiscriminate as to gun grade, caliber, or CONDITION!
Cam Woodall
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Re: EXTREME JACKITIS !!!!!
I've learned the hard way that it's better to pay up front than out back....I try to avoid beat up guns since I am not a craftsman or 'smith.
I do buy beat up guns if it's only cosmetic and I intend to carry, hunt with, or use those for home defense. In such roles, they are bound to take their share of lumps so a nice exterior is a bonus only.
If you get this thing working, let us know!
I do buy beat up guns if it's only cosmetic and I intend to carry, hunt with, or use those for home defense. In such roles, they are bound to take their share of lumps so a nice exterior is a bonus only.
If you get this thing working, let us know!