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Thread: The Big Stick - Theodore Roosevelt's Safari Rifle

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    The Big Stick - Theodore Roosevelt's Safari Rifle

    2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

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    thanks for putting that on
    one of my personal favorites
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    Way Too Cool!! Fine Craftsmanship. & good to see that it was used & not just hung on a wall.

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    Check out "In the Blood" for more on the rifle. They actually shoot it.
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    What a beautiful gun. Thanks for posting. I heard that he used to shoot on the lawn in front of the Whitehorse when he was president.

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    Wow, beautiful. What a history and still available for us to see. Thanks for posting.

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    It was on loan in ND in the mid 70's. I've seen it firsthand under glass. I've wanted a high-end double rifle since.
    2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

    "Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person even mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of different perspectives? Because if not, there’s absolutely no point."
    – Amber Veal

    "The Highest form of ignorance is when your reject something you don't know anything about".
    - Wayne Dyer

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    It resides in a museum in Louisville, KY. I have been there several times to drool over it.

    Always told the family if I was to take on a life of crime, this would be my first endeavor . Just too cool.

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    Gorgeous rifle. Thanks for posting.
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    TR did a lot of living in his short life!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1Papalote View Post
    TR did a lot of living in his short life!!
    He is said to have opined that he lived the life of ten men. Theodore Rex was a man among men. Something sadly lacking in today's world but a powerful example of what a good man should be.

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