DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Association Office Address DTGCA Vicki L. Morin Executive Secretary PO Box 5053 West Fargo, ND 58078 701-361-9215 message PRESIDENT Larry Jones Verona, ND VICE PRESIDENT Brandon Maddox Sioux Falls, SD PAST PRESIDENT Bruce Foster Rapid City, SD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Don Glynn Fullerton, ND Rick Olesen Leads, SD Daethal Dockter Milbank, SD Kelly Lorge Bowman, ND Cliff Wasfaret Twin Valley, MN Laura Ennen Bismarck, ND Sonny Pesicka Box Elder, SD

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President’s Message #1…………….Larry Jones Our annual meeting was held February 1, 2014 at the Ramkota Hotel in Aberdeen, SD. A historic event took place at this meeting with the first woman being elected to the Board of Directors. Laura Ennen is a Bis-marck, ND native, a housewife & mother of 3 with a job outside the home and a strong firearms advocate. Laura also has 17 years of gun show experience including the Bis-marck, Aberdeen & Dickinson gun shows. When you see her say hello & let her know your wishes for DTGCA. On another note an issue of some concern to me is the age of our collectors, vendors & participants at our gun shows. I would like everyone to encourage our younger generation to participate in some way in

the shooting sports. Buying, selling, trading, collecting, target shooting or hunt-ing. These are all things that will help keep our youth involved in DTGCA and firearms in general. In these times we need the youth of our country to be strong 2nd Amendment advocates. Not only have firearms been a major part of our history, they will be in our future if we educate our youth to carry on. Please feel free to contact me or any of our directors with any concerns or wishes. Gun shows are a terrific place for friendship & camaraderie . I hope to see them continue far into the future. I hope to see you all at various shows throughout the year. Right now I’m so looking forward to warmer weather so I can go outside with-out putting on everything I own. B-r-r-r-r-r-r it’s cold. That’s all for now. Happy Easter and Keep warm.

SPRING EDITION APRIL 2014

Our Extended Sympathy

The Association would like to notify you and recognize the death of the following members.

Harlan Krinke, Marine on St Croix, MN 11-2013

Verlyn Rice, Rapid City, SD

Jeff Schmidt, Sioux Falls, SD

8-10-2013 Vernon Jensen, Aberdeen, SD

Richard Carr, Detroit Lakes, MN

11-2013

John Sievert, Esterville, IA

Steven J. Anderson, Dawson, MN 2-2014

There are many members that have extra association buckles for sale and many mem-bers that are looking for that certain buckle.

Send your list of NEEDED OR FOR SALE BUCKLES

To the DTGCA PO BOX 5053

WEST FARGO, ND 58078 To be published in the newsletter

BUCKLES FOR SALE Lotz of early buckles Rod Brakken 605-578-9769

Congresswoman Michele Bach-mann representing Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District pic-tured with DTGCA member Gary Asproth from Park Rapids, MN at a gun show in Elk River, MN, April 2013 showing support for our Second Amendment. Congresswoman Bachmann is an avid supporter of the NRA, growing up in the Midwest in a family of hunters, and having passed her Hunter Safety herself at the age of 12. Michele has represented our family values, traditions of hunting and fishing and supported our Right to Keep and Bear Arms a privilege afforded us under the Constitu-tion.

Thank you Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for an outstanding job, from all the members of the Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association. Author Gary M. Asproth, Msgt, Usaf, Ret.

ARTICLE II Purpose; Section 1. The purpose for which this corporation is formed is TO disseminate information to its members, and to the general public in regard to the construction, use, care, exchange, collection, exhibition and history of guns as designated in Article VIII-Acceptable Arms & Accessories. TO actively promote the 2nd amendment of the Constitution of the United States. TO acquire, maintain and possess the necessary facilities for such pur-poses. ALL PROFITS GO TOWARD PROMOTION OF YOUTH EDUCATION, HUNTER SAFETY, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF GUN AND HUNTING TRADI-TIONS, WHICH MANY ARE TRYING TO TAKE FROM US.

MEMORIAL In memory of Jeff Schmidt , Sioux Falls, SD $200.00 DONATION In recognition of all the good work the DTGCA does from David Solderg, Agate, ND $100.00

FRIENDS OF NRA BANQUETS

TWIST OF FATE

MISSOURI VALLEY SHOOTING SPORTS

RED RIVER REGIONAL MARKSMANSHIP CENTER BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ND WILDLIFE FED. YOUTH GROUP RUTLAND SPORTSMEN CLUB NRA FOUNDATION SIOUXLAND YOUTH SHOOTER FARM PRODUCTS BEADLE COUNTY SPORTSMAN’S CLUB ENDERLIN/SHELDON WILDLIFE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE GREAT PLAINS OUTDOORSMEN WHETSTONE GOBBLERS BLACK HILLS SHOOTISTS RAMSEY COUNTY 4-H PDR YOUTH CENTRAL DAKOTA SPORTSMAN, WAHLU DAVISON CTY 4-H WHETSTONE SPORTSMAN CLUB

SMITH & WESSON “V-COMP” author Dale Schroeder, Flandreau, SD I have always had respect for craftsman and fine workmanship as I found in Smith & Wesson revolvers for over 35 years. In late 2000 I bought the 627 “V-Comp”. Impressed with the loading with or without moon clips to an 8 round cylinder, instead of 6 rounds. Then to have an option to have a removable compensator or a muzzle cap with the changing of one screw was quite an idea. As time went by Smith & Wesson came out with other calibers and changes in barrel lengths that made the collection grow to what I have today. The most fun I have with this hobby, is the people I meet that have the same interest and infor-mation

GOT A STORY TO TELL……………...Have a Collection? Find a sleeper? Care to share a story on how one slipped out of your hands? Did you find the one to top off your collection? Looking for people and stories from the membership and beyond. If something unique or interesting has happened to you or someone you know, we’d like to hear from you.

Pictures accompanying the article are GREAT!

DTGCA PO BOX 5053 WEST FARGO, ND 58078 or email: dtgca@cableone.net

THEY SAID I WON “BEST LONG GUN”, you judge for yourself..??? REMINGTON Vest Pocket 22 Pistol….. These guns were made from 1865 to 1888 in Blue or nickel finish. About 10,000 were made. The piece I own and pictured here is in VG condition. My eyes and ears were open when this arm’s owner walked into the gun show in Bismarck and said it was For Sale.

MARLIN 336 LEVER ACTIONS author Rocky Ruele, Ellendale, ND My first deer rifle was a Marlin 336. At 14 years of age I bought from my uncle for $100.00, he had bought it from his uncle, my great uncle, for 10 sheep. Yes, I still own that rifle, and yes I did manage to shoot a few deer with it. My collecting days began in Tomahawk, Wisconsin about eight years ago while visit-ing relatives. I bought a 336 RC, 35 caliber at a small country store. Statton’s General Store was a kitchy combination of antiques, do dads, and of course, a gunsmith in the rear. Little did I know how immersed I would become in the history of the Marlin Company and its wide and varied manufacturing. The Marlin 336 first appeared in 1948. My collection features 1948-1962 models along with some vintage promotional and advertising items. Collecting has been a great experience for me. While tracking the history of the 336, I also found out how diversified the Marlin Company was. From bicy-cles to handcuffs to razor blades, at some point the Marlin Company produced it. As for collecting the 336’s, my friend Don would say “You can never have enough guns.”

AWARDS continued From page 6

Brakken Bobby Johnson Campbell Taylor Fliehs Lau

LONG GUN Rod Brakken, Nemo, SD Win Mod 92, 25-20 Wayne Ulmer, Oakes, ND Rem Vest Pocket Pistol

Lenard Cave, Jamestown, ND Derringer Flintlock Rifle Gannon Larson, Leeds, ND Sharps

Gail Stenhauer, Thief River Falls, MN Wannel 4 ga. Shot-gun Glen Johnson, Sisseton, SD Stevens Tip-up Rifle

LONG GUN DISPLAY Orvin Olson/Gene Leopold, Carmen, Superior, WI Rocky Ruele, Ellendale, ND Marlin Rifle’s

Greg Dockter, Bismarck, ND Mod 12, FW & Mod 12 Grade 5 Rocky Ruele, Ellendale, ND Marlin Lever Actions Rifles

Rocky Ruele, Ellendale, ND Marlin Lever Actions Bob Campbell, Big Stone City, SD Winchester SS’s

HANDGUN SINGLE Chuck Lawton, Kennewick, WA Merwin & Hulbert Facto-ry engraved w.holster Rick Olesen, Lead, SD Rem Revolver, Mod 1875 44 Rem Cal

Andy Schmit, Bismarck, ND 2nd Gen Colts SAA, consecu-tive numbered w/mother of pearl grips Don Glynn, 1878 Colt Nickel plated Indian Police Revolver,

Wendell Grangaard, Sioux Falls, SD S&W American owned by Chief Black Elk Don Glynn, Fullerton, ND Durs Egg cased pistols

HANDGUN DISPLAY Don Glynn, Fullerton, ND Colt SA’s with leather Jim Aplan, Piedmont, SD Dueling Pistols, German Made

Ray Podell, Grand Forks, ND Lugers Ken Yuly, Minot, ND WWI 45 cal handguns

Jack Lau, Summit, SD Japanese Pistols Mark Taylor, Ipswich, SD Dirty Harry Display

HISTORICAL DISPLAY

Dennis Sundby, Turtle Lake, ND Complete Military Display Monty Whitcher, Scenic, SD 40 Mi So. Wall Drug

Dennis Sundby, Turtle Lake, ND US Military Jack Lau, Summit, SD Japanese Display

Bill Bobby, Bowdle, SD German Display Dale Fliehs, Groton, SD Confederate & WW1Display

BEST OF SHOW

SHOW AWARD DICKINSON, ND BISMARCK, ND WINTER SHOW

ABERDEEN, SD

Leopold Olson Glynn Lawton Sundby Ruele Ulmer Aplan Olesen Whitcher Cave Grangaard Steinhauer

DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSN. PO Box 5053 West Fargo, ND 58078

2014-2015 DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION GUN SHOW DATES

SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2014 BISMARCK CIVIC CENTER BISMARCK, ND Chairman: Roger Krumm PO Box 158 Strasburg, ND 58573 (701) 336-7533 OCTOBER 25-26, 2014 DAVISON CTY. 4-H GROUNDS MITCHELL, SD Chairman: Robert Campbell 105 Hegge Court Big Stone City, SD 57216 (605) 268-0254 DECEMER 13-14, 2014 ASTORIA HOTEL DICKINSON, ND Chairman: Roger Krumm PO Box 158 Strasburg, ND 58573 (701) 336-7533 JANUARY 3-4, 2015 CIVIC AUDITORIUM FARGO, ND Chairman: Bill Braun 1331 14 1/2 Ave N Wahpeton, ND 58075 (701) 642-6970 JANUARY 10-11, 2015 SWIFTEL CENTER BROOKINGS, SD Chairman: Vic Carter 18299 US Hwy 81 Castlewood, SD 57223 (605) 793-2347

JANUARY 17-18, 2015 BISMARCK CIVIC CENTER BISMARCK, ND Chairman: Roger Krumm PO Box 158 Strasburg, ND 58573 (701) 336-7533 JANUARY 24-25, 2015 NATIONAL FIELD ARCHERY BLDG YANKTON, SD Chairman: Chuck Harens 711 E 14th St Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-4537 FEBRUARY 7-8, 2015 RAMKOTA HOTEL ABERDEEN, SD Chairman: Roger Krumm PO Box 158 Strasburg, ND 58573 (701) 336-7533 FEBRUARY 14-15 2015 TROPHY SHOW-THE BIG ONE RAMKOTA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CTR SIOUX FALLS, SD Chairman: Bob Campbell 105 Hegge Court Big Stone City, SD 57216 (605) 268-0254 FEBRUARY 21-22, 2015 RAMKOTA RIVER CENTRE PIERRE, SD Chairman: Steve Livermore PO Box 972 Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 (605) 280-2438

MARCH 7-8, 2015 ALERUS CENTER GRAND FORKS, ND Chairman: Bill Braun 1331 14 1/2 Ave N Wahpeton, ND 58075 (701) 642-6970 MARCH 14-15, 2015 RAMKOTA HOTEL EXHIBIT HALL COLLECTOR CLASSIC SIOUX FALLS, SD Chairman: Rick Larson 46675 Lovely Circle Tea, SD 57064 (605) 366-4857 MARCH 21-22, 2015 CODINGTON CTY AG BLDG WATERTOWN, SD Chairman: Vic Carter 18299 US Hwy 81 Castlewood, SD 57223 (605) 793-2347 APRIL 11-12, 2015 RUSHMORE CIVIC CENTER RAPID CITY, SD Chairman: Sonny Pesicka 135 Johnson St Box Elder, SD 57719 (605) 923-5191

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