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    Does Tom Collins ever bring back memories of greasy fish and chips in newspaper, the bog in the back yard and shooting pistols in the basement.
    THOSE were the days!!!!
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    Yea, Those were the days. I bought my first No 1 Mk III in about 1963 at a big dept store in William's Lake B.C.. It was in a barrel full of rifles.I think the price was 15 dollars. I was only thirteen and I don't remember any paperwork or hassle at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Warren View Post
    Does Tom Collins ever bring back memories of greasy fish and chips in newspaper, the bog in the back yard and shooting pistols in the basement.

    And customers coming in to get for paraffin for their stoves. A bull terrier who called in for his daily biscuit.

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