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What to inscribe on a Handi.
« on: August 27, 2009, 08:32:17 AM »
What to inscribe on a Handi? There's a guy retiring from local government.  We, a group of locals, want to thank him for all he's done for the community.  He hunts and fishes, but as far as we know, he doesn't own any Handis.  We want to turn him into a Handiholic :D  We're thinking of a stainless .45-70, and have it engraved.  He's helped everone in town over the years, from scouts and 4H to old folks.  We can afford the rifle.........any suggestions on how to say thank you on it without sounding silly?

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2009, 08:37:48 AM »
To (fill in the blank) with great appreciation for (fill in the blank) years of service to (fill in the blank).



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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2009, 09:42:50 AM »
Let's look at it from a different perspective. Iffen it were you getting it what would YOU like to see on it. Let's see how many can toss something in on that. Me I'd rather get a Remington.  ;D
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2009, 10:30:29 AM »
I would inscribe "Remingtons are overpriced and have poor quality control lately".  ;)


But in all seriousness, something personal would probably be best.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2009, 01:29:30 PM »
To (fill in the blank) a Straight Shooter with appreciation from a grateful community.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2009, 01:41:44 PM »
This 45-70 is the property of__________________
who is now officialy paid to stay away from work,
by a grateful community.
Good hunting!

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2009, 01:58:35 PM »
Presented to ________ for your contribution and support. From the citizens of  ____________   August 27, 2009

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2009, 03:02:07 AM »
Thanks for your ideas guys, I appreciate it.

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2009, 05:23:16 AM »
This is interesting, the President of my Rod & Gun who has been a friend to all and has worked tirelessly over the last 20 years or so will be stepping done at the end of the year. Although he shoots (a lot) he does not own a Handi. He hunts in Maine about 50 miles from My camp and does like the traditional calibers. I am sure a nice 45-70, especially SS, and  perhaps with a nice Walnut checkered stock ala BC would be a fine way to say thanks to him.
I like the idea of an Inscription such as has been given.."To xxxxxxxxxxx, for his freindship and service to all, from his friends at xxxxxxxxxxxx."
I also think a nice touch might be an inscribed plate or plaque affixed to the buttstock on the right side as was the custom many years ago for presentation rifles. IIRC they would say something to the effect of:
"This xxxxxx (name of rifle/manufacturer) presented to xxxxxxxxxxxx, by his friends and admirers at xxxxxxxx for his,  "many good works", "fidelity", "service", friendship and devotion", or something similar.
I think a plate/plaque on the right side of the buttstock would be befitting of a fine single shot rifle and be reminisent of a bygone era when fine rifles were presented to brave, courageous, and outstanding men....<><....:)
A SS gun mave have an inscribed SS plate and perhaps a blued gun would have a brass plate...?
A SS Buff Clasic would be outstanding with a walnut stock. Do they even make them???

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2009, 10:09:35 AM »
Not getting a lot of real help here are ya Pete? I'm surprised Tim hasn't jumped in he seems to always have some ideas.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2009, 10:12:44 AM »
Everyone else pretty much said what I woulda, I'm not real creative when it comes to sentimental stuff, just ask my wife!! ::)

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2009, 10:56:09 AM »
No thanks Tim.  I get enough of that at home ::)

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2009, 10:59:49 AM »
"Not many good things come out of goivernment... Bob, Bill, Hank, (or what ever his name is) you are the exception.  Thank you."
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2009, 11:07:42 AM »
I think it is EXTREMELY GOOD that Ted Kenney has come OUT of government at long last.  :o
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2009, 11:16:22 AM »
Ted Kennedy is Proof that liberal ideas give you brain cancer!
as I keep saying there are not enough trees, planes and now cancer to get rid of the Kennedy Clan fast enough.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2009, 11:21:18 AM »
Amen, Brothers.

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2009, 11:30:52 AM »
I agree with Spanky. Keep it simple, Something like Thanks for years of service, yada yada yada.  If you have a local Union number that probably should be in there too. ::) ;)

 I have been fortunate enough to have been honored with such a presentation.  :-[ :-[

Here is how its engraved:





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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2009, 11:42:17 AM »
And when I left a company a year ago they handed me a statue and a new lap top.
Trade you for the SAA.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2009, 11:47:42 AM »
Quote from: mcwoodduck on August 28, 2009, 11:42:17 AM
And when I left a company a year ago they handed me a statue and a new lap top.
Trade you for the SAA.

No thanks man, I dont get allong too well with the one I'm on talking to you guys on right now!! LOL

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2009, 12:57:00 PM »
LOL
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2009, 01:05:36 PM »
That's nice CW.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2009, 07:13:41 PM »
How about something like this.


ON BEHALF OF (gun MFG) AND YOUR FRIENDS AT -----
WE PRESENT YOU WITH THIS TOKEN OF OUR
APPCERATION FOR SHAREING YOUR VAST KNOWLEDGE
& WISDOM    Thanks  his first name!


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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2009, 04:48:32 AM »
How about:

This rifle represents your life---straight shooter, accurate, and reliable.
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #23 on: August 29, 2009, 05:01:13 AM »
That is just beautiful.  I love it. 

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #24 on: August 29, 2009, 05:05:15 AM »
Thanks all of you for your thoughts.

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #25 on: August 29, 2009, 07:27:22 AM »
many good ideas here guys, keep them coming....<><....:)
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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #26 on: August 29, 2009, 11:56:56 AM »
Quote from: kansasj on August 29, 2009, 04:48:32 AM
How about:

This rifle represents your life---straight shooter, accurate, and reliable.

I LIKE THIS ONE!!! 

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Re: What to inscribe on a Handi.
« Reply #27 on: August 29, 2009, 02:25:17 PM »

45-70gov
the only thing older and more reliable than you


45-70 gov
as  reliable as__________
and twice as old



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