Re: Heston....Rot in hell!

Capt. Rob wrote:
> Oh oh, the rifle that Chuck Conners used was in fact an model 1892, I
> think some is pulling your leg. Save your money.
> 
> Did you know that Chuck didn't even know how to load the thing? It was
> always done for him by the armorer. >>>>
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> Marty, I met Connors in 1988, shortly before he did his BK ad and his
> last series of appearances. He knew how to shoot and owned an
> impressive gun collection. My father, who was a animal trainer and
> handler for film, also knew him. I've heard the dopey story that he
> couldn't load the gun and it's just that; a story. Part of it is
> actually based on ignorance like yours as actors were not permitted
> (and still aren't) to load the guns ever. Winchester and several other
> gunmakers made guns for him for the show. Some were used for riding,
> others for stunts. He even had a simple carved/wood gun for some
> scenes. Most of his guns were sold at a private auction, but several
> were kept, including the model 34's he used for firing during some
> scenes. IN fact there were more than three models of guns used.
> As usual, Marty, you have no clue. I knew the guy as did my father, so
> please spare me your google research. The gun I'm buying was on his
> wall and I saw it there myself. I could sell it for 5 times what I'm
> paying in a heart-beat, just like I recently sold a Winchester
> Flatside 1866 for 18.5K (tripling my money in two months). BTW, Dan
> Welby taught Connors to shoot. Don't bother googling him because
> that's his real name. Maybe you can impress me and tell us what his
> famous stage name was as he was one of the world's finest shots and
> renowned gun experts.
> Now go take a deep deep breath and wait for a clue to come over you,
> Marty. What a windbag you remain.

My goodness Bob but you do get your knickers in a knot when you're 
caught telling a ****kie don't you?

Cheers
Marty