On Topic - C. Sharps Arms 1875 Rifle Give away WINNER IS>>>>

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:37 pm

Wow, what a generous offer by a great guy!

Thanks Mike, please include me as well. Thanks.

Good luck to all! "And may God Bless us everyone."

Old No7

.Dirty-.Thirty · Post by **.Dirty-.Thirty** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:38 pm

Please add me for the drawing!! Getting into shooting blackpowder cartridge is my #1 desire at the moment. What a rifle to use!

.Dirty-Thirty

gunner69 · Post by **gunner69** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:04 am

Please add me to the drawing. What a dream rifle that is. I hope you and yours have a very Merry Cristmas and New Year. Thanks from all of us............ and especially the lucky winner.

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:55 am

Mike,

Please place my name in the hat. Thanks for the chance.

crystal river charli · Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:46 am

Please add me to the drawing all so. Merry Christmas to you sir.

Charlie

firefuzz · Post by **firefuzz** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:40 am

I would love to give that fine rifle a new home. Please add my name to the drawing.

Merry Christmas all.

Rob

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:03 am

Mike please add my name to the list for the drawing.
If by chance my name should be drawn, I would like to pay the $200.00 and
defer the win to one of our forum lever brothers currently serving our great
country.

wingmanaz2002 · Post by **wingmanaz2002** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:16 am

I would like to thank you for the chance at a beautiful rifle. Always wanted one. Thanks

msmith1228 · Post by **msmith1228** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:05 am

Please add my name to the drawing.

Thank's Mack

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:20 am

If it's OK, please add my name and if my name is drawn will pass the opportunity to Jeremy as well. God Bless and Merry Christmas!

Hawkeye2 · Post by **Hawkeye2** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:34 am

Please add my name to the drawing. This is a dream rifle!

Thanks,
Doug

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:38 am

As I have been blessed in the last few years with several Great Levers,I don't need a Sharps.but Good Luck and Merry Christmas to all of You in the Hunt.

.

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:50 am

Please add my name to the hat as well Mike. And thanks for the opportunity ... you are a very generous person!

Phideaux · Post by **Phideaux** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:16 am

Please put my name in the hat. I really appreciate the oppertunity.

Phideaux

Chris83716 · Post by **Chris83716** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:37 pm

Please add my name to the hat. With 2 little ones in the house; a sharps is way down the list of needs but high on the wants list.

Thanks

Chris

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:45 pm

Hoosierdaddy · Post by **Hoosierdaddy** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:57 pm

Please include me in your drawing. Had to sell mine earlier this year to cover some college costs for my son.
Thank you,
Hoosierdadddy

ChuckKY · Post by **ChuckKY** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:01 pm

rjohns94, I would like to be entered in your drawing also. While I could never afford one of these, I could afford a donation to the charity of your choice also if drawn. I may even if not drawn just to match your good graces at this time of year. Cheers.... Chuck

peter richards · Post by **peter richards** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:21 pm

Please add my name to the hat, this is a most kind offer and too good to pass up, there aren't many Sharps down under. I have an FFL in Texas should I be luck enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity and Merry Christmas.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:32 pm

Griff wrote:In case our Mr Reed doesn't see this... consider this his entry. I'll cover the expenses. (let me rephrase that) His service to our country, past hospitality and his friendship shall be my repayment.

Mike,
Your a good man......period. Whether Griff likes it or not, him & I are going 50/50 on the expenses.----------------------Sixgun

spaceman spiff · Post by **spaceman spiff** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:34 pm

beaucoup generosity, Sir. What a cool gun

I'd like a shot at it, please include me.
Merry CHRISTMAS to you and yours.

spaceman

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:55 pm

Wow. Always wanted one. I'll take a shot. Put me in and Thank You.
Merry Christmas. You are a very generous man.

Rube Burrows · Post by **Rube Burrows** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:09 pm

Man......what a great thing you are doing.

I have given away a few things in the pay it forward spirit but never on this level.

I have always been a fan of these rifles and have never owned one.

I would hope that my name can be in the hat.

John in MS · Post by **John in MS** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:00 am

Sir, I've spent a lot of years in a profession that deals largely with the unpleasant side of
people. After all that, you are an inspiration! That is very kind and generous of you!!

If I may, could I please be entered into the drawing? If I should win, I will offer a
pristine, vintage Winchester lever gun in a free drawing for the Board members by way
of thanks.

You lead by example, and that's very admirable!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

John

KWK · Post by **KWK** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:23 am

While I like my rolling blocks, I can't pass up such a gracious offer. Count me in, please.

dandee · Post by **dandee** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 2:44 am

I dont have one and have wishes for one all my life please put me in for it. Thanks

RJS · Post by **RJS** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:56 am

Thank You for your generosity! You can count me in.
Merry Christmas.
Ron

Gobblerforge · Post by **Gobblerforge** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:29 am

Merry Christmas to all.
I'd be pleased if you entered my name. A sharps is a wonderfull thing and as of yet I've never owned one.
Gobbler

Lady Joyce · Post by **Lady Joyce** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:58 am

Entry submission.
Blessings LJ

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:13 am

WOW! I am in. Please add my name to the list. If I win, we can auction it off for a cause that we can all agree upon. Assuming this would be O.K. Thanks, 1886.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:14 pm

I started to read this post a few days ago....
while I was sick at home...and never made it past
the first line....and had to go back to bed...
Well I finally got up and around
I just found the post again this morning....
The high number of responces caught my eye...
This has got to be pretty darn intersting post
to have all the comments.....I had to read it twice....
This is one of the nicest thing i have seen done
in a while....your offer is very generous of you...
Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas..
stay warm....
its not supposed to be this cold in florida....brrrr

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:54 pm

rjohns94 wrote:In the spirit of Christmas and because I know there are those out there that want a sharps but can't scrounge the change,[ I would like to offer a C. Sharps Arms, 1875, near new, 26 inch barrel in 45-70, half round, half octagon, globe front, vernier tang, no barrel rear sight,with silver cap on forestock, with xxx fancy wood in a sort of giveaway. These run a bit over $2000 and there is a significant wait for them. I thought I would hold a raffle, no price for the tickets. I will draw a name out of the hat on Christmas eve at noon from all the persons here who wish to own the rifle. I would ask if you have one, not to apply If you don't and want one I will let this one go to the winner for $200 + shipping to your dealer. thats right, $2000 rifle for $200 to the winner that is drawn. I'm thinking most could come up with that. You can send the money later down the road. I will ship it to your ffl on Monday after Christmas.

So drop a note here and I will give you all a slip for the drawing. I will post the winner here after confirming they want it. Remember, your only costs will be $200 and shipping. It will ship in a plastic shipping case.

Good luck.

Maybe a little reminder of the words in bold here might be appropriate at this time?

41 Redhawk · Post by **41 Redhawk** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:02 pm

Thank you for your generous give away Please add my name to the hat.

Terry

Dave B · Post by **Dave B** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:41 pm

Please add my name also.
Thanks and Merry Christmas,

Dave B

gimdandy · Post by **gimdandy** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:04 pm

I won't be back till after Christmas so am now wishing all "Merry Christmas " . Thank you sir for a most generous offer . Please add my name to the list.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:41 pm

No need to put me in the draw - there are obviously many members here who would appreciate that fine gun far more than I would, and my Marlins do all I need.

It'a really NICE thing you're doing, though...!
Looks like someone here will be soon a very happy camper.

Chris83716 wrote:With 2 little ones in the house; a sharps is way down the list of needs but high on the wants list.

No; that just means you need two of them...

colo native · Post by **colo native** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:01 pm

Thankx for the Great offer, would you please put my mane in the hat as well, thanks again, Mike..

19112TAP · Post by **19112TAP** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:01 pm

I would really like one and just figured I would do with out.

Please put my name in the hat "Tom Petty aka 19112TAP"

This is a awsome thing you are doing!!!!!

RustyJr · Post by **RustyJr** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:16 pm

I'd like to put my name in the running for that rifle

RustyJr

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:18 pm

BTT, got all the requests entered to this point.

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:41 pm

Could you please throw my name in also.

Thanks,
Steve

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:45 pm

awp101 wrote:
rjohns94 wrote:I have put a piece of masking tape on poker chips and placed each name on the tape.
I'll see 2ndovc's chip and raise him five...

Andrew,
You are a Stinker!!!

And as i've said before,
Mike you're one in a Million!!!

jb

Killer Kanuck · Post by **Killer Kanuck** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:58 pm

I have to say, this is one of the most generous acts I've seen this Christmas season. I'd really appreciate having my name entered in the draw.

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:20 pm

arjunky wrote:Just in case someone doesn't have the dies and brass, If it's OK with Mike I'll send what I have laying around to whomever is drawn. If I remember right they are Lee dies and I should have at least 60 cases laying around too.
I'm pretty sure I have a few bullets to send also.

Mike is one of the best guys around!

Thanks,

Byron

Very generous, Byron. Merry Christmas to you!

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:21 pm

Don McDowell wrote:I have a spare unopened bag of Wincheter brass, if the lucky person in the draw want it let me know.

Ps I have a 75 already and am not adding my name to the draw.

Nice, Don!

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:46 pm

Very generous indeed. I have thought about getting a Sharps many times. However, if I get the itch bad enough I can afford to buy one and would hope the winner of your raffle is someone who couldn't afford a Sharps otherwise. I trust your kindness will be returned many fold. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:15 pm

Can't believe I didn't see this post earlier!

Mike, I have a Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in .45-120, so close enough that I don't feel right throwing my name in the hat. Y2K though would very much like to do so. If he wins, I will cover the $200 +s/h for him.

You are generous beyond words my friend - and a true example to others.

RobertS · Post by **RobertS** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 12:55 am

Please put my name in, too! Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Robert Simpson

castcat · Post by **castcat** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 4:20 pm

please include my name merry Christmas to all

Phideaux · Post by **Phideaux** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:48 pm

Rjohns94, When I first saw this incredible offer, I was one of the first to say count me in. However, after rereading the offer and thinking about this for awhile I would like to ask that you:

Please withdraw my name from considration

While I don't have a 45/70 and would dearly love to own a Sharps, I could, if need be, scrape together enough to order one. Maybe this will increase the odds for someone who could not.

Again I would like to thank you for the generous offer.

Phideaux