Page 1 P .3 Pistols and Holsters o WW - OGCA NL 2018 for Web.pdfFrank Kern BUSINESS OFFICE OGCA,...

P .38 Pistols and Holsters of WWII1940 - 1945

Next Meetings:July 14-15 - ROCS & The

American Thompson Assoc.Sept. 8-9 - WACA

Award Winning Display at the NRA Annual Meetings

& Exhibits - Page 7

This educational display was dedicated to the family members of Wayne & Darla Noble who served the USA in WWII.

Well I think spring has finally arrived. Mowed the grass, trimmed the grapes and apple and pear trees, cut back the canes on the black berries and hydrangea bushes. It has been a rough winter in Ohio and I am sure glad to see the snow go. Time to get out the target rifles to get ready for the shooting season. One of my passion in life is target shooting, and I have been active in either shooting or coaching for over 40 years. I’ve shot with some of the best shooters in the nation and have been coaching some top upcoming competitors.

Youth shooting organizations receive financial support from OGCA, other state organizations and the NRA, and this support is crucial in so many ways. With the media attention on anti-gun student protestors, remember that these young shooters are the current and future de-fenders of the right to keep and bear arms. In addition, we are beginning to see thousands of students across the country speak out in fa-vor of the Second Amendment including a new group called “Stand for the Second.” Our brave young friends will not be pushed into silence by those who fail to understand that no right can be infringed upon for our nation to survive.

I want to give special recognition to Chrissy Holden and the Akron Zips Rifle Club which made it to the NRA Intercollegiate Nationals. Chrissy and 2 teammates were also invited to the USAS National Jr. Olympics this past April. Although she was not happy with her J.O. per-formance, everyone knows that victory means putting yourself in the arena, and she has a great shooting future ahead of her. Thank you to our many members who coach, to the par-ents and grandparents behind the scenes, and to all the folks that make a sport like this suc-ceed in the environment we have today. They are special kids and they work hard.

Veterans, history buffs and collectors will love our July 14-15 meeting when we host both Ruger and Thompson collector associations. ROCS (Ruger Owners & Collectors Society) with Lee Sundermeier and Bill Hamm have been a high quality addition to our summer meeting. They have outstanding displays and are a wealth of knowledge on Sturm Rugers. In addition, we have a special guest speaker from The American Thompson Association, Robert Segel of Wisconsin who will give 3 seminars on

“Machine Guns of WW1,” (next page).

Plan a get-away weekend July 14-15 and bring friends & family. You may even be able to squeeze in some time to see the Memphis Bell on display at the Air Force Museum in Dayton. Admission is free and it is only 35 minutes from The Roberts Centre. There are plenty of ho-tels near the museum and veterans can stay for cheap at Wright Patterson AFB.

We were extremely well represented at The NRA convention in Dallas, TX, this May by Wayne & Darla Noble with, “P.38 Pistols and Holsters of WWII 1940-1945” (Cover, pg. 7.) It was one of the best displays, and took several certificates and a Silver Medallion. In fact, we earned more awards than any other organiza-tion this year. The display pulled curious visi-tors into the booth like a magnet, and Wayne and Darla were great with the crowd which in-cluded the CEO of Walther’s parent company, a shooting magazine editor from Japan and even Buck Taylor, who played “Newly” in Gunsmoke. Thank you to the Nobles as well as to the NRA Exhibit Committee including Tim Inwood, Terrie Hill, Chris Rohal, Tom Bowersox, Charles Ben-ton and Robert Ray Preston, advisor.

A big “tip of the hat” goes to our sister club, The Dallas Arms Collectors Association (DACA), who took the NRA Silver Bowl with a display honoring the Texas Rangers and educating the public on the history of Texas. Many DACA members are also members of OGCA.

The 2019 NRA Annual Meeting is April 26-28 right next door in Indianapolis. Leonardo An-taris will represent OGCA with “Spanish Gold,” and we hope to have the support of our many members. In fact were are thinking about char-tering a day-trip bus from Wilmington to Indy on Saturday April 27th. Stay tuned.

Our next newsletter will one of the best as it will cover the Annual Display Show & Banquet. For now, we are off to press to get this edition to you in time for the busy July meeting.

See you there!

Charles Rush, President

AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP

Inside Page A Message from the President 2 July Meeting Special Guests 3PAC Raffle 4 March Presentation in Review 4NRA, Creedmore, The International Matches by Sean A. McCarter 5 Charter Bus for November 6Noble’s Display in Dallas 7Guest Pass Forms 11Table Application 13Passages 15Safety Reminders 16

OFFICERSPRESIDENT

Charles D. Rush

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTFred L. Kolb

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Sherman M. Kirkland, III

SECRETARY James W. Tekavec

TREASURER

Cecil Parker DIRECTORS

2016-2017-2018 Ralf Eyster

Christopher Rohal

2018-2019-2020 Charles R. Benton

Thomas E. Bowersox Sean A. McCarter

Anthony Zinsmayer

2017-2018-2019 Terrie L. Hill

Timothy D. Inwood Charles D. Metcalf

Director EmeritusFrank Kern

BUSINESS OFFICEOGCA, P.O. Box 670406

Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406

Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. PH: (330) 467-5733 Fax: (330) 467-5793

Email: [email protected]: www.ogca.com

A Message From Our President

Lynn & Charles Rush with Wayne & Darla Noble

Virgil & Jr. Olympic shooter Chrissy Holden Lynn & Charles Rush

Page 11 Guest Pass Forms (Know Your Guests and

Inform them of the Rules!)

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Our July Featured Speaker, Robert Segel, has had an interest in machine guns ever since he was nine years old when his fa-ther gave him a dewat (deactivated war tro-phy) Sten Mk. II machine carbine that was bought at a local gun show for the princely sum of $25. Being a product of the “Baby Boomer” generation, many “bad guys” were dispatched in the back yard in the ensuing years as he added to his machine gun col-lection by buying dewats from Curtis Earl in the 1960s. As a child he was interested in history and weapons and learned as much as he could about them and collected de-wats all the way through high school. His passion for history and the automatic weap-ons designed, manufactured and used back then has never waned.

Robert graduated from the University of Denver in 1976. Upon returning from liv-ing and working overseas in the late 1970s, he embarked on starting a collection of live classic machine guns and the accessories that went with them – some of which are among the rarest in private hands.

Robert began writing articles in his spare time in 1990 for the old “Machine Gun News” magazine. When that magazine folded he began writing for “Small Arms Review” mag-azine as a Contributing Editor. His articles concentrated on the early classic World War I and World War II machine guns and all the accessories and memorabilia associated with them.

After retiring from personal business inter-ests, Robert became the Senior Editor for “Small Arms Review” magazine in 2004, and in 2009 became the Senior Editor for “Small Arms Defense Journal” magazine. He retired from those magazines in 2015 but continues to write for “Small Arms Review” and has a monthly column entitled “Machine Gun Memorabilia.”

Robert has had over 400 articles published in seven countries in-cluding the United States, England,

Poland, Switzerland, The Netherlands, South Korea and the UAE on early machine guns. He is also an acknowledged contrib-utor in 22 highly regarded reference books and is the author of three machine gun re-lated children’s coloring books: Machine Gun Inventors, Machine Guns of World War I and Machine Guns of World War II – all published by Chipotle Publishing LLC.

Robert is married, has two children and three grandchildren and lives in the beauti-ful state of Wisconsin.

You can find Robert Segel in The American Thomp-son Association section at the July mtg. What might this interesting author bring for Show & Tell? Set your cell phone alarm to attend his “Machine Guns of WWI” presentation offered at 11 AM and 2 PM on Saturday July 14, and 10 AM on Sunday July 15th.

Meet Robert Segel, Our Featured Speaker July 14-15, 2018

“Machine Guns of WWI” by Robert Segel

Saturday, July 1411 AM and 2 PM

Sunday, July 15 10 AMThe Roberts CentreHamilton Conference Room

(Left off the Main Lobby as you enter the building, or enter near row E.)

ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS INVITED

Mr. Segel in his natural element!

July Meeting Special Guest Collectors’ AssociationsThe July meeting is a great time to recon-nect with fellow members and meet new collectors from all over the country in the beautiful, air-conditioned Roberts Centre. We are excited to welcome back ROCS (Ruger Owner & Collectors Society) and The American Thompson Collectors Asso-ciation. ROCS members registered for the July meeting so far represent 11 states and growing. Like OGCA they will still be bask-

ing in the glow of an exciting weekend at the NRA Annual meeting where ROCS His-torian Don Findley won a Silver Medallion for his Ruger Standard Auto, serial number 3. It is the first gun sold and shipped from Ruger in September, 1949! Mr. Findley was interviewed by our very own Phil Sch-reier on NRATV.

In addition, thanks to The American Thomp-son Collectors Association, we will have a presentation on “The Machine Guns of

WWI” by author and machine gun expert, Robert Segel (below). The Thompson col-lectors invite you to bring your Class III items for Show & Tell. If you have a Class III item you would like to display contact 2nd VP Sherman Kirkland, III, in advance at (440) 479-7839. Sherman is also a Class III aficionado and can be found at N 2-3.

Ruger and Thompson collectors are seri-ous about preserving the history of these firearms, and are happy to share their knowledge. If you are a Ruger or Thomp-son collector or just want to know more, it is another great reason to mark your calen-dar for July 14-15!

Ruger # 3 with NRA Silver Medallion

Don Findley of ROCS with Phil Schreier on NRATV May 2018

At the March meeting, David H. Hanes was kind enough to bring back his award winning display and musket on which he gave three interesting presenta-tions over the weekend. Many thanks to David, and to Tom Schiffer for the following coverage.

We have all at one time or another, wished that guns coming into our sphere of atten-tion, could talk. There is an entire chapter in the book First 75 Years; A History of the OGCA, devoted to this very subject It is about members who have used their hard won expertise on their subject of interest, to write books, articles and presentations to educate others.

At the March 2018 OGCA meeting, my wife Carol and I attended David Hanes’ inter-esting presentation concerning a musket with militia markings. Any musket of early 1800s vintage that has militia markings is

unusual. If followed up, militia markings can sometimes lead to much more infor-mation. Historic information commands interest, and interest adds value for histo-rians and collectors alike. Indeed, with the added provenance provided by David and his display, the musket took Best Single Gun Award at our 2016 Annual Display Show, as well as an NRA Gun Collectors Affiliate Silver Medallion.

While the pertinent details appeared in the March 2018 newsletter, the key take-away from David Hanes’ presentation was the fact that Oliver Hazard Perry credited the militia with keeping the British at bay. In the time “bought” by the militia’s presence, Perry built, rigged and fitted the ships right there in a bay of Lake Erie. Volunteers from the militia were used to help crew the vessels. David’s musket is a fitting sym-bol of that militia. Without these ships, the pivotal battle of Lake Erie would not have been possible, fought, or won.

OGCA brings you these lectures for the benefit of all the members and they are both entertaining and educational. In addition, it is a method of honoring the lecturer for their expertise in their field

of interest. Of special interest, a troop of about twenty Boy Scouts attended David’s lecture on Sunday. Your support by attend-ing is sincerely appreciated; a real win-win situation. An interesting adjunct to David’s lecture was where the information was found.

Our next presentation is July 14-15 on “Machine Guns of WWI” (pg. 3)

March Presentation in Review; The Life and Times of a Western Pennsylvania Militia Musket - By Tom Schiffer

Don’t throw out your envelope until you have checked for your enclosed 2018 OGCA PAC Raffle tickets! PAC has more prizes than ever, 7 total, giving you more chances to win!. Visit PAC Chairman Tony Zinsmayer’s tables, M 10-11, during the July and Sept. meetings to see the quality of the custom knife and 5 beautiful, col-lectible firearms. Look for the orange flag.

With rising anti-2A sentiment and calls for outright bans, we need your support more than ever! All proceeds go to pro-gun can-didates and organizations that support and fight for our firearm freedoms, and re-lated charitable organizations.

Donation of just $20.00 for 5 raffle tick-ets or $5 for one chance. Do your part to support your Second Amendment Rights. Mail tickets with personal check or money order to OGCA PAC, P.O. Box 6704406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. (PAC cannot accept business or corporate checks.)

Need more tickets? No problem! Contact us at 330-467-5733 or [email protected]. Tickets will also be available at the July and Sept. meetings. The drawing is Sep-tember 9th at noon. Winners need not be present.

First Prize - Inland WWII M-1 Carbine, made in January of 1944. All correct with sling and oiler. Very nice condition. Second - Remington 03-A3 WWII rifle, made in February of 1943. All correct with sling. Very nice condition. Third - Colt 1903 pistol, made in 1920. Very nice condition. Fourth - Sig P320 9mm pistol. Army re-placement for the Berretta. Like new in the box.

Fifth - S&W Model 22 A-1 Talon target pis-tol. Made one year only, in 2012. Like new in the box. Sixth - Grey Wolf custom hand-made knife, like new, with leather sheath and paperwork. Seventh - OGCA hat and jacket.

There is strength in our 18,000 members! Thank you for your loyal support, and good luck!

7th Prize Not pictured.

1st

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2018 PAC Raffle Tickets Enclosed with this Newsletter

7 Great

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Election

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!Boy Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council, at the March meeting. OGCA is proud to support

this outstanding troop!

David H. HanesMarch 2018

The National Rifle Association was formed in 1871 in New York City. In 1872, the NRA induced the New York Legislature to appro-priate $25,000 for the purchase of a range near New York City, and the NRA agreed to raise $5,000 towards the effort. A plot was purchased near a railroad on Long Island. It was then deeded to the NRA in July of 1872. The Creedmoor Range and the early success of the Americans in the interna-tional match of 1874, created a foundation for the NRA which allowed it to grow. The land had been the Creed family farm, and Col. Henry Shaw, a member of the Range Committee of the NRA, upon seeing the desolate land was inspired to call it “Creed-moor.” Creedmoor opened in the spring of 1873, with the first match being held June 21, 1873, and it was used primarily by National Guardsmen and mostly at short ranges.

Other states started to show an interest in joining the NRA to use the range as well. An offshoot of the NRA, the “Amateur Club of New York City” was formed to cultivate use of the sporting rifle and to develop marksmanship as an amusement, with no ulterior military purpose. Many men joined who would have never been involved in a military regiment.

In the winter of 1873 the Irish, winners of the Elcho Shield at Wimbledon that year, issued a challenge to the Americans to de-cide the “Championship of the World”. The Irish would use Rigby muzzle-loaders and the Americans would have to use rifles of American manufacture. The challenge was accepted by the Amateur Club and shot at Creedmoor in 1874, before an audience of 5,000. The Irish club had thousands of members, many of whom had long expe-rience in shooting in international long-range competition. The Amateur Club had 67 members only a few of whom had ever competed past 500 yards. This competi-tion was definitely the professionals ver-

sus the amateurs. The match was conducted at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. In 1874 the American’s won the match on the last shot by Colonel Bodine at 1,000 yards. The Americans shot Remington Rolling Blocks and Sharps rifles in long-range configurations.

On January 12, 1875, Colonel Church, the retiring president of the NRA, in addressing the annual meeting stated:

“We have not only successfully inaugu-rated rifle practice in this country, but in connection with one of our subsidiary or-ganizations, the Amateur Rifle Club, we have established for the National Rifle As-sociation a record so brilliant that the name of Creedmoor has become a synonym the world over . . . for the highest skill in marks-manship yet attained.”

The fact that 132 years later, in 2007, Hornady in developing its now very popu-lar 6.5mm cartridge chose the name “6.5 Creedmoor” proves Col. Church’s declara-tion true.

In 1875 after the Americans won the In-ternational Match at Ireland’s Dollymount range, using Remington Rifles, the Ameri-can team requested to compete in the pre-mier match in England, the Elcho Shield Match. The donator of the Elcho Shield had restricted the match to England and Scotland, and later Ireland by special dis-pensation. The British stuck to this restric-tion, but created the Wimbledon cup for the Americans to compete for. The Wimbledon cup is still the premier long-range award for American shooting.

In 1876 The National Rifle Association amended its charter to include in its name “of America” and invited all nations to a rifle match that became known as the Centen-nial match. The trophy created was the Palma Trophy. The Americans hosted a match at Creedmoor in which the Scottish National Rifle Club, the Irish Rifle Associa-tion and teams from Canada and Australia competed. The Americans won this match. In 1877 another two-day international match was held at Creedmoor against a British team. There was so much interest in this match that live coverage was being cabled across the Atlantic. All of the Ameri-cans shot in the back position, some of the English fired from the prone position. The

Americans used Remington and Sharpe’s rifles, the English used muzzle loaders.

In 1878 an invitation was extended by the Americans, but the British team did not ac-cept. In 1879 an invitation was made by the Americans for a military rifle shoot, this was not accepted either. In 1880 Mr. F. Hyde brought an unsanctioned American team to Wimbledon to shoot. The British won 1,647 points to 1,568. An invitation was sent to the American National Rifle Association by the British National Rifle Association to shoot a match in 1881 in England, but it was refused. In 1881 the American Na-tional Rifle Association sent a challenge for a match upon different conditions as to dis-tances and rifles. The match in 1882 was won by a team of British Volunteers against a team of National Guard of the United States at ranges of 200, 500, 600 yards the first day and 800, 900 and 1,000 the second day at Creedmoor. The British used 10 Metford rifles and 2 Webley-Wyley rifles. The Americans used 9 Remington rifles, 2 Sharps rifles and 1 Hotchkiss rifle. In 1883 a return match was shot at Wimbledon. In

The NRA, Creedmoor, the International Matches, and the J.H. Brown Rifle

By Sean A. McCarter

Creedmore 1877 US Team 1833

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MEMBER NAME ______________________________________ MEMBER #______________PHONE NUMBER (____)_______________ EMAIL ______________________________MAILING ADDRESS (only if it has changed) _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Please check the location at which you will board the bus:

Barons Bus Garage, Cleveland or Ohio Station Outlets, Burbank/LodiWill a non-member guest be accompanying you to the November meeting? Yes ____. If “yes”, be sure to include note with their Guest Pass that you have reserved bus seats. NOVEMBER 17, 2018 OGCA EXPRESS # ________ Seats x $25.00 = Total $___________ Visa/MasterCard/Discover #_______________________________________ EXP. Date _____/______/______ 3 Digit Code _______Authorized Signature (for credit card) _________________________________

Nov. 17th Charter Bus to Pick up in both Cleveland and Lodi, Ohio (Note deadlines)

Mail to: OGCA EXPRESS, P.O. Box 670406,

Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

The most recent Charter Bus from Cleveland to Wilmington carried only 28 members (just half full), making the cost of the bus hard to justify.

Therefore, we have added a second stop for Saturday November 17 in the hopes that more members will take advantage of this service. Besides the usual pick up at Baron’s Bus Garage on Brookpark Road in Cleveland, it will also stop at Ohio Stations Outlet Mall located just off I-71 in Burbank/

Lodi. This is great news for members in Nor-walk, Wellington, Medina, Akron, Massillon, Canton, Wooster, Ashland and Mansfield.

We are getting this information out early since we will have to cancel the bus on October 10th if less than half of the seats are filled. If we must cancel the bus, you will be notified immediately.

As an added incentive, we will continue the promotion we held in May - with paid bus

seats ($25.00 each) for you and your spon-sored guest(s), their Guest Pass fee ($10) will be waived for entry into the show.

Fill out the form below and mail to arrive at the Business Office by October 10th, 2018: OGCA, P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. Or, call us at (330) 467-5733 to reserve via credit card. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations on or after Novem-ber 2nd, 2018. Detailed instructions will be mailed to you two weeks prior.

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this match 7 Americans used the Brown rifle and 5 used Remingtons. In 1886 the Americans sent a challenge, but it was de-clined. Interest in long range shooting died out in the United States at this time and the matches were discontinued.

J. H. Brown developed a rifle in response to the Americans losing the 1882 international match to the British, and to be a superior long-range rifle in military configura-tion. Between 16 to 20 of these rifles were made. The rifle pictured on the prior page and in the dis-play on the right is serial number 2. Brown was a competitive shooter of note and at the time of developing this rifle, a

National Rifle Association director. Brown was also a member of the 1883 team. Two rifles were approved by the NRA for the team in 1883, the Brown Rifle and the Remington Hepburn long range in military configuration.

Because of the disappointing results of the 1882 match, Remington designed a new rifle based upon the Hepburn action

in 45 caliber. Remington improved the bar-rel by deepening the groves and narrow-ing the lands. John Bodine and Thomas J. Dolan, members of the 1882, team spent several weeks at the Remington factory experimenting to determine the most reli-able load.

The Brown rifle was developed with an 8 groove bore chambered in 45-100 2.6”, shooting a 550-grain bullet. The bullet was designed by H. F. Clark in conjunction with the rifle. The Clark bullet was paper patched and then swaged to size. In one test target, Brown shot a 10-shot group at 200 yards that he could cover with his

watch. Seven team members chose the Brown rifle, 5 choose the Remington for the 1883 match. Also of note, previously Brown had been a manufac-turer of the Ballard rifle 1869-73, before produc-tion was assumed by Marlin.

Public interest waned in the long-range matches during the 1880s and Creedmoor was deeded back to

the State of New York in 1890. The range continued to operate until 1910. In 1912, the Creedmoor State Hospital opened the Farm Colony of Brooklyn State Hospital with 32 patients. Today it is the site of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center occupying 300 acres in Queens, New York.

Sean A. McCarter, OGCA Director and member for 24 years collects single-shot target pistols and guns, especially those related to Walther F. Roper. This particular J.H. Brown rifle was the subject of Sean’s exhibit at the 2017 OGCA Annual Display Show. Sean has been an active exhibitor and is currently serving on the 2018 An-nual Display Show Committee.

J. H. Brown

550-grain bullet

designedby H. F. Clark

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Sean A. McCarter at the 2017 Display Show

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Congratulations to Wayne and Darla Noble who earned five awards for their display at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas this past May. Wayne and Darla are excited to share the high-lights of their eventful weekend, so be sure to visit them in row N at the July meeting.

The awards included “Best Educational Exhibit for Classic Arms,” and a Silver Medallion Best Arms Award for their 1945 Mauser SVW 45 dual-tone, serial #3535e (shown in the photo below.) In addition, it is with great pride that they also received three Certificates of Rec-ognition for the following unique, educa-tional accoutrements: a beautiful 1941 leather-trimmed canvas holster, a rare

Messerschmitt Me262 pilot ID booklet, and a Nazi paratrooper parachute inspection book.

Aside from winning the awards, Wayne said the best part of the event was meet-ing Wulf-Heinz Pflau-mer, President of the PW Group (Walther Arms, Umarex) and his wife Monika. They had flown in from Ger-many just for the day, and Wulf spent consid-erable time at the Noble’s display with

a big smile on his face. He even took the time for a photo and autograph with Wayne. His wife, Monika, knew how much Wulf enjoyed the dis-play and said,

“There are very few of these items left in Germany.” Wayne and Darla also met JP Reconnu, Product Manager of FN America LLC, who was also taken back by the Noble’s display and spent much time speaking with them and familiariz-ing himself with everything in their dis-play. He especially liked the three FN slide guns!

Wayne stated, “We had a fantastic time in Dallas representing the OGCA. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the Di-rectors, Officers, Laura and Sandra, who went the extra mile to help us every step of the way. We couldn’t have done it without their support.”

Thank you OGCA Board for all your help and hard work in Dallas. From left to right: Charles Rush, President; Tom Bowersox, Direc-tor; Fred Kolb, First Vice President, Tony Zinsmayer, Director/PAC Chairman; Charles Benton, Director; Wayne and Darla Noble, Jim Tekavec, Secretary; Terrie Hill,Director; Cecil Parker, Treasurer; Sean McCarter, Director; Christopher Rohal, Director; Sherman Kirkland , III, Second Vice President; Robert Wos, PAC Treasurer and OGCA Past President.

SUCCESSFUL DISPLAY IN DALLAS!Highlights from Wayne and Darla Noble

Left: The normally low-key Wulf Heinz Pflaumer was caught smiling in amazement at a Walther ac 41, 1st. variation with mixed stamps. Only about 600 were manufactured and he had never seen one in person. Wulf is President of the company that owns Walther Arms and had only seen pictures of the gun in War-ren Buxton’s book.

Below: JP Reconnu, FN America Product Manager from Belgium.

Darla's father and three uncles served in Europe during WWII. Four of my uncles were in both the-aters, Europe and the Pacific. Since both of our families were German and Irish immigrants over 150 years ago, we have a mutual passion for history. After acquiring some of our families WWII military items, I started collecting P .38's ten years ago. Being a hand gun collector and shooter for over 40 years, the P. 38 became my all time favorite. These 9mm pistols are so reliable and well-built, a pure pleasure to shoot.

Walther designed the P .38 in the late 1930's and began testing in the fall of 1939 and early 1940 with the Zero series. Military produc-tion started in the last half of 1940. By mid to late 1942, two other manufacturers started producing the P .38, Mauser and Spreewerk.

A BEAUTIFUL FULL RIG

Walther ac40 Serial #6422awith a 1940 holster manufactured by C. HEINICHEN OF DRESDEN.The belt was manufactured in 1939 by FR. OFFERMANN & SOHNE BENSBERG.

A RARE PAIR OF DUAL-TONES

Mauser ac43 and ac44 c block with the FN Belgian slide.

Approximate combined production 5000. Assembled January 1945.

SVW45 ALL GRAY PHOSPHATE

Serial #2657fGerman P .38 production at the Mauser plant ended at about Serial Number 3500f. The f block is very special to P.38 collectors because it was the end of wartime Mauser production. This pistol was made during the last couple of days before the plant fell.Approximate production 1500.

RARE – MIXED STAMPS

Walther ac41 – 1st Variation Serial #4915a.

Estimated Production 600.

Anatomy of a Collector

EARLY WAR UKRAINE-RUSSIAN FRONT PAIR

Luftwaffe M40 Snow Camo Helmet and1941 P .38 canvas holster.One of two currently known.

Total wartime production was around 1.2 mil-lion pistols, with Walther producing the most, 594,100. Next was Mauser at 345,800 and finally Spreewerk with 284,500. From the beginning until the end of the war there were well over 70 variations produced by the three manufacturers.

Our collection currently has 45 variations that are all Vet bring backs. It has become a real challenge to find additional ones. That is what makes collecting fun, though! This collection also has 25 different P .38 holsters with a nice variety of makers and dates ranging from 1940-1945. Some of them are very rare in style, color and manufacturer.

This display is dedicated to our family members who proudly served in WWII. -WAYNE & DARLA NOBLE

A RARE PAIR OF DUAL-TONES

Mauser ac43 and ac44 c block with the FN Belgian slide.

Approximate combined production 5000. Assembled January 1945.

RARE – MIXED STAMPS

Walther ac41 – 1st Variation Serial #4915a.

Estimated Production 600.

THE TRUE NAZI GRAY GHOST

Mauser byf44 Serial #6835dwith two full phosphate mags.Estimated production 600.Assembled February 1945.

MAUSER byf44 POLICE E/L

Most common of the Mauser police pistols, still there were only 3200 manufactured. This one is very unique, as it is the only one I have ever seen with proofed small parts. Note the double stamped E/135 late war slide release. The hammer, safety and take-down lever are also proof marked.

RAREST P.38 VARIANT

Mauser ac43 FN Slide Police E/F Dual-ToneFabrique Nationale Manufactured Slide

Serial #4875 Manufactured December 1944.This pistol is listed by serial number in “Axis Pistols” by Jan Still.Estimated production 100.

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Growing up on a farm in Northeast Ohio was a wonderful time as a kid. We were either hunting or shooting targets almost every day. By the age of 14, I started collecting guns. Over the years my collection evolved into primarily hand-guns. Being a retired carpenter and cabinet builder, I enjoy my spare time reloading and target shooting.

My wife, Darla, grew up in Columbus and attended Frank-lin University, where she received a degree in Business. She works as an Accounting Manager for Lancaster Bingo Company in Lancaster, Ohio. Darla also enjoys shooting handguns, especially her High Standard Supermatic Tro-phy Series.

We attend Tin Cup Ministries on Saturday evenings and Hopewell United Methodist on Sunday, both in Glenford, Ohio. Our extended Christian families are very important to us.

RARE LATE WAR GRAY PHOSPHATE MAGS

Four different types.Three manufactured by

Mauser, one manufactured by jvd.

Cover Photo:

NEAR MINT CONDITION UNISSUED FULL RIG

Mauser SVW45 Dual-Tone Serial #3535e1945 Luftwaffe P .38 shoulder holster manufactured by G.J. ENSINK & CO. with extra mag, original 9mm ammo. German Gold Cross andLuftwaffe Pilot Badge.

-WAYNE NOBLE

30 year members Wayne and Darla Noble can be found at almost every OGCA meeting in row “N” and have actively participated in the Annual Display Show since 2012. In 2017 they won the First Place (Military) award, including a Minuteman Freedom Bronze. They always enjoy talking to Veterans and other collectors who visit their display.

Senator Frank LaRose stopped by to visit at the March meeting. Below, with Timothy Inwood, director. Frank takes the words of the

2nd Amendment to the US Constitution seriously. As a gun-owner and concealed-carry permit holder he takes our gun rights personally. He has

a 100% voting record on 2nd amendment issues and in previous cam-paigns, has been endorsed by Buckeye Firearms and the NRA.

Congrats to OGCA member, Johnlee Hudson who attained US citizenship on April 20th. He

was born in England so the judge quipped, “Welcome to the Colonies” after he was sworn

in. Two members of The Sons of the Revolution posed with Johnlee after the ceremony.

RARE ACCOUTREMENTSMesserschmitt Me262

Pilot ID booklet and Nazi Paratrooper parachute inspec-

tion book

Meeting Hall

The Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH 45177 (800) 654-7038. I-71 at Exit 50 (U.S. 68).

North of and visible from interstate. Directions at www.ogca.com

Meeting Hours Saturday

8 am - 5 pm

Sunday 8 am - 2 pm

Hotels

1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road., Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 $115 + tax. Check in 3 PM. 24-hour cancellation. Two-night minimum. SOLD OUT2) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. Present OGCA badge for $20 discount off per room per night. Mention OGCA when making reservations. Historic Inn (937) 383-4141. 3) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations. 4) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., Wilmington (937) 382-5858 (7 mi) Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations.5) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH (937) 382-6000 (12 mi.).6) Hampton Inn WCH 11484 Allen Rd., NW, Jeffersonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 mi.) 1-71 at Exit 65. South outlet mall. Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations.7) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). I-71 Exit 65. Outlet mall. $69 + tax.8) Fairfield Inn/ Marriott (15 mi) 11349 Allen Road NW, Jeffersonville, OH, 43128, I-71 Exit 65. (740) 948-9305. Ask for the OGCA 10% discount when making reservations.9) Quality Inn WCH 10160 Carr Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) 426-6400 (19 mi.) North outlet mall. 1-71 Exit 69. 10) Holiday Inn Express WCH (26 mi.) 101 Courthouse Pky, Washington Court House, OH 43160. (740) 335-9310. I-71 at exit 65 (US 35) (26 miles from hall.) 11) Country Hearth Inn & Suites WCH (24 mi) 1810 Victoria Street, Washington Court House, OH 43160, www.redlion.com/washington-court-house (740) 333-4478.12) Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason (31 mi.) 5100 Natorp Blvd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513) 387-6000. $129.00 King, $139.00 Two Queens.

Remember to follow all OGCA Rules for your safety and others.

36 year member, Jack T. Haugh, 87 years and four days, passed away February 12, 2018, after some months in Crossroads Manor nursing home in Milan, Indiana. Jack

will be long remembered as a gunsmith whose craftsmanship was legendary in his own time.

As a man who was a full-time smith, cash flow could be a problem if a project took over long. “Tommy,” he told me, “in the time it takes me to build a lock for a fowling piece or Kentucky longrifle (we are talking a high-end lock here), I can barrel and stock up an entire bolt action rifle and be paid for it.” The artistry of Jack’s work and the scope of his talents, that included checkering, en-graving, wire work, gold work, and more, was and is, astonishing. Not limited to gun building, he was the go-to guy for work on high-end shotguns and rifles. Ejectors, single triggers and intricate lockwork were all in a day’s work to Jack. Indeed, Griffen & Howe farmed out some of their work to Jack. While Jack loved fine English guns, and, having “worked on them all”, his fa-vorite shotgun was a Francotte (Belgian) and he owned a fine example of Francotte work. Jack was mostly self-taught but free-ly exchanged information with the likes of Ron Long or Don King, two other legendary gun makers. Unlike many fine craftsmen, he was fast and prolific. He turned out a restock for me one time on a Rigby Long Range rifle in a time frame that absolutely astonished Bill Roberts, a fine craftsman himself. That rifle appeared as a cover for Muzzle Blasts in December of 2000. Jack had a cult following that honored his crafts-manship and he was honored by the Con-temporary Longrifle Association and others for it.

That being said, the sense of loss to some

of us had absolutely nothing to do with his work. Jack’s was a complex personality! He was case-hardened in colors. Some of the most fun and laughter I ever indulged was with him in his shop to the point of tears. And my eyes are moist as I type this. Many of those exposed to his rough exterior may not believe this. But Alan, Bob, Allen, Joe, Randy, Sparky, Bill, Fritz and others who treasured his friendship, as did I, will freely attest to it. He even forgave those who voted for Hillary. For Jack, THAT was a real stretch!

Jack was a family man, and his wife Barb, did the bluing and book keeping for him, and he had three daughters, two sons, twenty grand-children and thirty-seven great-grandchildren (did I say Jack was prolific?).

The scene of Jack’s burial was on top of the hill up behind Friendship town and immedi-ately west of our range. He was interred with his family and friends surrounding him in that picturesque and historic valley. Friendship was where Jack set up his shop over thirty years ago, before he moved to Milan, Indiana. Friendship was where we first met Jack. Friendship was where Jack came from the NMLRA Charter Club in Wapakoneta, Ohio, with Jim Coon, Dan Augenstein, Scott Murray, Wes Kindig et al to exercise their love of the flintlock rifle. It was his love of the flintlock Kentucky long-rifle and all things it bespoke.

So, hail and farewell old friend, and watch over us from that ideal location up on that hill over-looking NMLRA’s home range. It is a location only a few rods west of our range. A place to which we can easily look and be reminded of your influence on who we are.

—Tommy Schiffer

PS: If this has not left you with at least the ghost of a smile on your face and perhaps a little moisture in your eye, I have failed at my job, and certainly in my intent.

Remembering Jack T. Haugh

Past member of 25 years. Joseph E. Petrovec passed January 9, 2018. At 18, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War as a Military Photogra-pher. Also good with words, Joe found work in New York City after the war as a free-lance journalist, penning articles for various magazines covering everything from cars to Hi-Fi stereo equipment. Joe continued as a photographer. In 1969, he and his

former wife opened Linden Color Labs, a photographic services company that would flourish for three decades. Joe had many interests outside of work and family. An avid gun collector, he was a well-respected ap-praiser and member of several clubs. Joe also collected antique clocks, oil lamps and other items. He enjoyed attending social events and he particularly loved collecting photos of his grandchildren.

Joseph E. Petrovec

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Meeting Dates2018

July 14-15Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

Rugers Owners Collectors Society (ROCS)American Thompson Collectors Association

Sept. 8-9Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

Winchester Arms Collectors Association

Nov. 17-18Director Election

Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

2019Jan. 12-13


March 9-10 Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

May 11-12Annual Display Show and Banquet


July 13-14Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

Sept. 14-15 Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH



2020Jan. 11-12,


March 14-15Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

May 30-31Annual Display Show and Banquet


July 18-19 Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH

Sept. 12-13Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH



Safety RemindersFor everyone’s safety, observe all federal fire-arms laws, and safety rules of OGCA. Every firearm accident is avoidable and below are some of the most important rules to know be-fore you go. We want everyone to enjoy their visit.

1. Unload, deactivate, remove clips and magazines before you leave home.

2. Every firearm must be unloaded and in-capable of discharge of any type of pro-jectile, bullet, etc. This includes airguns which may not be cocked, or charged with air. No loaded clips or magazines. No loaded CCWs (Concealed Carry Weapons.)

3. Bows and arrows are prohibited.4. No accessories or parts to simulate full

automatic fire. 5. All firearms/airguns brought to the meet-

ing hall must be presented at the Gun Tie Desk located at the entrance.

6. All firearms/airguns must be tied. (Gun ties are available at the Gun Tie desk. $.05 each or 20 for $1.00. No one will be denied if you do not have the change.)

7. Never sign a Guest Pass or Membership Application for someone you don’t know!

8. Be aware of your surroundings and read signs. Report safety concerns to OGCA Head of Security, Mark George, or Sec-ond VP, Sherm Kirkland, III. (N 4-5)

9. If a firearm is taken out of the hall and re-turns to the hall it must be REINSPECT-ED and RE-TIED at the Gun Tie Desk.

10. If a Gun Tie is cut and removed for in-spection by a potential buyer, the weapon

must be RE-TIED by the seller before it is placed back on the table or before it leaves with the new owner.

11. Anyone caught dealing in the parking lot will be suspended.

12. During set-up hours, only the Tableholder and one Helper are permitted. Helper must be a member and Friday night trading privileges apply only to the Table-holder and do not extend to the Helper who is permitted into the hall to help with loading, unloading and/or watching your table.

13. Applications for an Ohio Transient Ven-dor’s License are available at the Tables Desk in the lobby and by request to the Business Office.

14. You may sign a Membership Applica-tion for a friend only after you have been a member in good standing for one full year.

15. Cameras and recording devices are prohibited without the permission of the president.

16. Alcohol is strictly prohibited by law! Viola-tors will be escorted from the meeting hall and face prosecution.

17. Vehicles in fire lanes will be towed at the owner’s expense. This includes the Fri-day 3 PM - 9 PM set up time! Tablehold-ers must unload and promptly remove your vehicle.

18. All bags and containers are subject to search at any given time. This includes backpacks, bags, totes, boxes, purses, coolers, gun cases, and breif cases.

THE USE OF CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE HALL. THIS INCLUDES USE OF A

CELL PHONE CAMERA OR VIDEO.

May Meeting StatsBecause this newsletter went to press prior to the May meeting, please look

for stats on the May applicant list.

Member since 1968, Gil-bert B. Richland, age 88, of Beachwood, Ohio passed away on Sunday April 8, 2018. Gilbert was an architect and developer in the Cleveland area for many years. He was in-volved in designing and

creating local businesses, shopping centers and condominiums. Gilbert was an art lover and classical music devotee. He used his spare time developing his diverse talents, hobbies and interests. Gilbert was an ad-venturous traveler of the world. He did not necessarily believe that a straight line was

always the best way to arrive wherever he was going. He was a dog lover which led him to volunteer many hours to local animal shel-ters. Gilbert will me missed by many that new him.

46 year member Gary Colonius passed May 6th after a long illness. He was an an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. He served our country in the Air Force, where he worked as an air policeman. He will be

missed by friends and family.

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