NEWS
WCSM extends our deepest sympathies and offers condolences to families and friends:
Chris Holman - District 4
Jeffery Kurzenbaun - District 4
William (Bill) Miesner - Bill was the president of District 4 at the time of his death
Ginger Schultz - District 4
Helen Young - a long time member from Lovell, Wyoming
Jeffery Kurzenbaun - District 4
William (Bill) Miesner - Bill was the president of District 4 at the time of his death
Ginger Schultz - District 4
Helen Young - a long time member from Lovell, Wyoming
A note submitted from a vendor at the Great Falls Gun and Antique Show
The Great Falls Gun and Antique Show opened April 28th with a medical emergency. A fellow vendor was at Lonnie Lindsay's tables when his defibrillator malfunctioned and gave him a serious shock. When he started to collapse, Lonnie was able to support him and get him carefully to the floor. Lonnie stayed with him and helped care for him with others until the emergency medical team arrived to take over medical care. The other vendor recovered somewhat and was transported for medical treatment. The WCSM has many good people who care for others and Lonnie is a great example of the fine members of our organization.
It is our understanding that the gentleman who collapsed recovered. Many thanks to Lonnie and those who helped care for him until medical emergency help arrived.
It is our understanding that the gentleman who collapsed recovered. Many thanks to Lonnie and those who helped care for him until medical emergency help arrived.
Letter received by the Executive Secretary:
My name is Ross Phillips and I am a licensed firearms collector and dealer from Wollongong in Australia. I am researching a Colt 1873 SSA 44-40 revolver with 4.75 inch barrel - serial #184263. This has "12X" engraved across the top of the barrel and stamped on the walnut grips and flap holster.
Research by a former owner includes a letter dated 18 January 1994 from former deputy T L Tyler on behalf of the Montana Law Enforcement Museum. This letter states in part: "Regarding your 1898 Colt 44.40 revolver believed to have come from Montana State Prison, records are non-existent, if they ever existed at all, regarding firearm equipment from Old MSP. However, we can safely conclude that your weapon did in fact come from OLD MSP's armoury stock at one time". I am uncertain how they made this conclusion if records do not exist. Another letter from the Montana State Prison dated October 28, 1993 confirms they have no records.
I have joined the Colt Collectors Association and associated forum but have not been able to obtain further information. Waiting for a letter from Colt Archives.
I am writing to you in the hope that you or a fellow member may be able to cast some light on the subject.
Regards and thanks for your attention,
Ross
Research by a former owner includes a letter dated 18 January 1994 from former deputy T L Tyler on behalf of the Montana Law Enforcement Museum. This letter states in part: "Regarding your 1898 Colt 44.40 revolver believed to have come from Montana State Prison, records are non-existent, if they ever existed at all, regarding firearm equipment from Old MSP. However, we can safely conclude that your weapon did in fact come from OLD MSP's armoury stock at one time". I am uncertain how they made this conclusion if records do not exist. Another letter from the Montana State Prison dated October 28, 1993 confirms they have no records.
I have joined the Colt Collectors Association and associated forum but have not been able to obtain further information. Waiting for a letter from Colt Archives.
I am writing to you in the hope that you or a fellow member may be able to cast some light on the subject.
Regards and thanks for your attention,
Ross
Minutes From The Sept. 30th Directors Meeting
President Terry was swamped with exams at the university and couldn't attend. Vice President Herb Dawson conducted the meeting in a very able manner.
A grant application from District 3 was approved for the sum of $1,500. to be used to purchase firearms for the Women on Target Program hosted by the district. It was decided that any firearms purchase with grant money would be retained by District Three.
H J Lamb and ED were directed to look into the procurement of a laptop computer and programs for use of the Executive Secretary and report to the Board at the December meeting.
The President was directed to submit a letter to NRA expressing our dislike of NRA endorsing anyone for congress that has in any way offered non support of Second Amendment rights.
Ballots for State Officers are to be included in the earliest newsletter to or after the first of the new year. The return date will be February first.
A grant application from District 3 was approved for the sum of $1,500. to be used to purchase firearms for the Women on Target Program hosted by the district. It was decided that any firearms purchase with grant money would be retained by District Three.
H J Lamb and ED were directed to look into the procurement of a laptop computer and programs for use of the Executive Secretary and report to the Board at the December meeting.
The President was directed to submit a letter to NRA expressing our dislike of NRA endorsing anyone for congress that has in any way offered non support of Second Amendment rights.
Ballots for State Officers are to be included in the earliest newsletter to or after the first of the new year. The return date will be February first.
