Leverguns Forum Auction for Fund this Site

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:03 pm

Once again we will hold an auction at the Leverguns Summer Safari. Please donate any items you would like. We will then give them to the highest bidder at the hunt. What will be different this time is that just prior to the hunt we will list the items to the forum. You can make a bid here and if someone on the hunt wants it they will have to outbid you. There won't be a chance to up your posted bid so you should bid as high as you're willing to go. The people in person on the hunt do have a slight advantage there, but that's the best I can do. Also, anything that is not bid on will be open to the forum after the hunt and auction concludes. So far we have a couple hundred 44 Caliber 300gr cast bullets donated by Cast Performance Bullet Co. All the proceeds will be forwarded to Paco for paying his expenses on this site. Please let me know what you will donate and have a photo ready if possible. Send items to arrive by 8/7 to:

AOA Ranch
c/o Joe Riekers
1914 CR 456
Hondo, TX 78861

Thank you

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:07 pm

Great idea Joe. I think I have a couple hundred Speer 170 gr. 30 cal. bullets I can send your way.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:20 pm

I'm donating a cottontail rabbit and jackrabbit shoot. The winner can shoot either animal with no limit one morning and one afternoon with me driving the ranch and using a .22 rifle (or other firearm of your choice). This can be during the Safari Hunt or at another time. You can also "gift" this hunt to a child, spouse or friend.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:25 pm

I'm donating a bullet mold. I don't cast and don't know anything about molds. The mold is a Lyman 454424 2 cavity mold. Who ever win this I throw in a Lyman 4524?0 2 cavity mold, this mold had some surface rust inside but may still be good. Also I have Approx 75 rounds of various 38-40 once fired brass.

1. A Lyman 2 cavity 454424 mold, good shape.
2. A Lyman 2 cavity 4524?0 mold, light surface rust in mold. Goes to bid winner of first mold.
3. Approx 75 rounds of various 38-40 once fired brass.

I may have some other stuff also, will have to look and see.

When it comes closer to hunt time I will post up my cell phone number so forum members not at the hunt can bid til the last minute, witch will be 10:00 pm central time on Saturday August 9. I also have an aircard for my laptop we can also use at the ranch, I think, for online bids.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:00 pm

I have a like new Simply Rugged holster for a 4" Smith Mountain Gun or a Ruger 4" Redhawk. No top break with cartridge loops to fit 44 or 45 cal. Cuban Brown color. Let me know. 1886.

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:05 am

You can start sending whatever you're offerring at auction now.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:08 am

Joe -

I dig around and find something to donate. Thank you for doing this again!!!

Hobie - can you make this a sticky?

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:33 am

Last year we raised around $125 for Paco. I hope we can do at least that this time!

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:45 am

OK, this is going to sound more than a little bass akwards, but I can't really afford to do it any other way.

On July 19 I will be driving downstate and picking up a pre-safety Win 94 Ranger that appears to be in pretty decent shape (there's a thread somewhere with some pics). I am paying $200+gas for it. (Figure it will cost me $40 in gas)

I have no need or really any desire for a .30-30 W94, but I am buying it to "rescue" it before it goes to Pawn Shop Hell.

If a collection is taken from the Forum to reimburse me for the cost of the gun ($200), I will "donate" it as a "From the Forum" donation and send it to Joe to give to the next wortwhile kid or go to the highest bidder.

Does that sound reasonable to folks? Otherwise my plan was just to shoot it a little at the silhouette range while my '86 is off getting its guts replaced, then put it up for sale to the Forum...

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:50 am

PM sent

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:49 am

We've got some knives and books donated now. Keep it coming.

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:50 am

Thanks

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:02 pm

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:15 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:OK, this is going to sound more than a little bass akwards, but I can't really afford to do it any other way.

On July 19 I will be driving downstate and picking up a pre-safety Win 94 Ranger that appears to be in pretty decent shape (there's a thread somewhere with some pics). I am paying $200+gas for it. (Figure it will cost me $40 in gas)

I have no need or really any desire for a .30-30 W94, but I am buying it to "rescue" it before it goes to Pawn Shop Hell.

If a collection is taken from the Forum to reimburse me for the cost of the gun ($200), I will "donate" it as a "From the Forum" donation and send it to Joe to give to the next wortwhile kid or go to the highest bidder.

Does that sound reasonable to folks? Otherwise my plan was just to shoot it a little at the silhouette range while my '86 is off getting its guts replaced, then put it up for sale to the Forum...

Let me know if this materializes. Count me in!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:17 pm

86er wrote:Last year we raised around $125 for Paco. I hope we can do at least that this time!

Joe - what kind of things "went fast" last year - i.e. - helped raise the most for the forum?

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:18 pm

yk - Cash helps the most.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:41 am

Sounds good

!I'll see if I can scrounge up some stuff.

P.S. any problem shipp'n unloaded Magazines through the Postal service?

azrednek · Post by **azrednek** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:21 am

Jaguarundi wrote:P.S. any problem shipp'n unloaded Magazines through the Postal service?

Not a problem as far as the Post Office as long as they are shipped from and to a USA address and their are no local ordinances banning their use or possession in either the sender or recipient's address. I do suggest you stick them in a sealed plastic bag just in case the package makes it's way by USPS or FAA dogs trained to look for explosives. Wont stop it from being shipped but it could cause the package to be delayed.

I'll go through my loading bench, I'm sure I have something of value and will get pictures listed in the next few days.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:39 am

Good advice azrednek thanks

!I haven't shipped any mags after 9/11 so I didn't know(been over 15 years).

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:51 am

Last year all the reloading components, knives and ammo sold for a fair price and overall raised the most money. However, every dollar counts when it's going to fund this site. Even $1.00 items are graciously accepted - it all adds up!

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:55 am

OK Boys.... It's Leverin Time!

After some discussion with a couple of folks, here's the plan... and I hope y'all fall for it.

I will, in fact, pick up that Ranger on the 19th, and Donate it and a soft case in the name of the Forum for use on 86er's Ranch as:

The Paco Kelly Leverguns Forum "Visiting Kids Ranch Rifle".

If you have a less cumbersome name let me know.

Since it is really not likely that we can individually or comunally donate guns each year to individual kids to keep forever like was done last year, having a "Visiting Kids Ranch Rifle" on hand will be a real asset to those kids who would not otherwise have access...

I will ship the gun to Joe by the end of the month. (I've got to play with it a little before I let it go... just to make sure it is err... safe. Yeah, that's it...)

If you want to assist in this effort, PM me and I will give you my PayPal email addy/mailing addy. I will let everyone know when the cost of the gun is paid for, and any overage will be used to buy some other agreed upon accessory for the Visiting Kids &/or fund the Forum.

I'll cover the Gas (about 12gal)/case & shipping as my portion of the donation, so all the Forum needs to come up with is $200. ($50 has already been pledged, so really there's only $150 left. Better hurry

)

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:18 am

Great going OI! First of all, for the purpose of the forum let's agree that any overage goes towards the Paco fund. Second, Richard has agreed to keep ammo on-hand for any kids that want to shoot it (he says Rem 125gr Managed Recoil). Third, (here's where we get back to the donations) for everyone that contributes I will buy a plaque stating the donation and purpose and your "Paco Kelly's..." title, PLUS each donors Forum Name listed on the plaque.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:23 pm

We got a scope donated to go on the rifle - assuming we can put one on it. The scope can be either a "regualr" scope or a "scout" scope depending on the set-up.

Meanwhile - keep the items for auction coming so we can raise fund to support this site.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:50 pm

OI, I sent a PM.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:13 pm

86er wrote:You can start sending whatever you're offerring at auction now.

Send the goods where? Address please. Thanks. 1886.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:17 pm

The address is in the first post. I will list it again for convenience.

AOA Ranch
C/O Joe Riekers
1914 CR 456
Hondo, TX 78861

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:39 pm

OI - pm coming your way!

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:26 pm

I'll be glad to donate a box of Hornady .338 200 grain FPs for the .33 WCF if you think that anyone will be interested, Joe . Not sure about mailing live ammo, but maybe a box of older Super X .348s would also be of interest. They are the white box stuff. Let me know.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:47 pm

OI and 86er PM's sent.
I am happy to see individuals taking initiative to help.
Thanks

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:41 pm

Thanks Doc -

Everyone: You can ship live ammo by Fed Ex Ground and write in black ink ORM-D on the box. Nothing more is required and there is no additional fee if it is less than 11 pounds.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:43 pm

86er wrote:Thanks Doc -

Everyone: You can ship live ammo by Fed Ex Ground and write in black ink ORM-D on the box. Nothing more is required and there is no additional fee if it is less than 11 pounds.

Sounds like a man who has perhaps done this once or twice himself!

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:13 pm

This is what I have to send. Both items are out of stock and are no longer manufactured as is. The cartridges are in excellent condition and will help someone bag a nice deer, elk, or whatever.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:09 pm

I am offering a Case pocket knife. Case Muskrat item number 6546, Ruger Red Barn Gift Tin, Ruger shield, Burnt Honey jigged bone handle, 3 7/8 inch closed. This knife is in near mint/mint condition, it is unused just as it left the factory. This knife was made in 2005.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:08 pm

Besides the 30-30 Ranger mentioned above: (we are at $95 in specified Pledges, and an undefined amount in unspecifie pledges...)

I will offer up 50 cast Lyman 457122 "Gould" HP sized and lubed plain base bullets and 50 Ranch Dog 425gr .460 GC bullets checked, sized & lubed to .457.

Alloy is air cooled WW and lube is Liqiod Alox.

EDIT: Actually, It would probably be better if I cast these to spec... Lubed/unlubed checked/unchecked etc.

I have pure lead and WW... and can cast these in any ratio requested.

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:11 pm

Although I rarely post, I check out the Leverguns site daily and have learned much doing so. I want to do my part to keep it going, so I am donating the following:

A nice 1970 copy of Jack O'Connor's book The Hunting Rifle

A copy of Swift Bullet Company Reloading Manual #1

A set of Remington Playing Cards;

A couple of Louis L'Amour books on tape;

RCBS Powder Trickler;

A set of Civil War books on tape;

A set of Bruce Catton books on the Civil War;

An NRA issued leather bound copy of Guns of The Old West;

86er Thank You for sponsoring this opportunity to support Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com !

Best Regards, Shasta

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:14 pm

Thanks a bunch. Keep the donations coming - this is off to a good start at being a fun auction that will help pay the bills here.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:24 am

FYI: "Visiting Kids Ranch Rifle" - I am in receipt of $115 and we are at $160 pledged.

Only $40 to go!

Lets see how many more guys we can get in on this... 4 more at $10? 8 more at $5?

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:07 pm

Give us an update on Friday. Besides paying for the Kid's Rifle I'd like to see some surplus that will go towards the auction total

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:16 pm

I just sent Joe four knifes one is a John Wayne knife with a cigarette light from zippo i believe this comes in a tin box (two) has a picture of a pistol on it with a black cover that zippers close (three) is a nice box with two knifes in it with a nice pitcher of water buffalo's on them and then one in a blue bag with an Eagle on it hope you like them

Bruce Scott · Post by **Bruce Scott** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:14 pm

I'm in for $100 cash donation.
Is there some low cost way of getting it to you? Paypal, maybe?

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:42 pm

On behalf of Joe "Thanks Everyone". Joe is incommunicado right now at the ranch with his wife and boys for a long weekend.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:56 pm

Bruce Scott wrote:I'm in for $100 cash donation.
Is there some low cost way of getting it to you? Paypal, maybe?

Here's Joes PayPal info from the Levergun safari post. The e-mail address for PayPal is:
TWOTUBE@OPTONLINE.NET

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:00 pm

86er wrote:Give us an update on Friday. Besides paying for the Kid's Rifle I'd like to see some surplus that will go towards the auction total

As of 2100 CST Still at $115 recieved and $160 pledged.

Still Only $40 to go!

I Pick it up Sunday, Pics on Monday.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:48 pm

I am so looking forward to this trip. Not only will I get to meet a bunch of wonderful members, but may just come back with a bunch of neat stuff i plan on bidding on!!!

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:53 pm

I'll bring a couple of items:

Pachmayr Compac grip for short square butt Colt D-Frame revolvers (Part number 02515)

Lyman Electronic Digital Trigger Pull Gauge, essentially NIB

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:44 am

As of 0830 CST $125 recieved of $225 pledged.

So youse guys who have pledged but not ponied - we're "pledged up" so pay up.

Pics of the gun will have to come later - my run to Indy got rescheduled until midweek.

Any surplus goes in a check with the Gun to Joe, so If you want to still get your Handle associated with the gun, there's still time.

Bruce Scott · Post by **Bruce Scott** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:06 am

RKrodle wrote:
Bruce Scott wrote:I'm in for $100 cash donation.
Is there some low cost way of getting it to you? Paypal, maybe?
Here's Joes PayPal info from the Levergun safari post. The e-mail address for PayPal is:
TWOTUBE@OPTONLINE.NET

I have been away. PayPal eCheque sent off today.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:34 pm

Holy Moly!! I Finally got the package sent off via Fed-Ex, but it cost me over 13 bucks.

Guess I wasn't quite ready for that much freight for a 5 lb box. The first place I went to refused to accept the "hazardous" package, but the regular Fed-Ex/Kinkos center had no problems with it. Oh well, it was a nice 10 mile bicycle ride, anyway.

piller · Post by **piller** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:41 pm

Ricky is planning to stop on the way past my house and I am donating a Bowie style knife from Legacy Arms which is made to go with the Puma leveraction rifles. He is taking it down to the hunt for the auction. I have to dig out the camera so I will post a pic soon.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:13 pm

There's two 100 ct. boxes of Speer 170 gr. 30-30 bullets on the way to Joe.