Firearms that bring out the inner child in you
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Ringolevio
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¿Caballero o Vaquero?
The word "caballero" in Spanish means, literally, "horseman", and came to also mean "gentleman", as only gentlemen (as opposed to peasants or peons) rode horses. A "caballero andante" is a knight. "Ladies and Gentlemen" in Spanish is "Damas y Caballeros".
So the word "caballero" has nothing to do with working with cattle. The Spanish-speaking cowboys in the Old West called themselves "vaqueros" (from "vaca" for "cow"). It is from the word "vaquero" that we get the word "buckaroo", which is what real working cowboys call themselves to this day.
And, just to make sure I include the requisite reference to guns,
let me mention that Ruger manufactures a single-action sixgun called the "Vaquero", which was made to evoke the look of the Colt SAA that was so commonly used in the Old West.
The word "caballero" in Spanish means, literally, "horseman", and came to also mean "gentleman", as only gentlemen (as opposed to peasants or peons) rode horses. A "caballero andante" is a knight. "Ladies and Gentlemen" in Spanish is "Damas y Caballeros".
So the word "caballero" has nothing to do with working with cattle. The Spanish-speaking cowboys in the Old West called themselves "vaqueros" (from "vaca" for "cow"). It is from the word "vaquero" that we get the word "buckaroo", which is what real working cowboys call themselves to this day.
And, just to make sure I include the requisite reference to guns,
let me mention that Ruger manufactures a single-action sixgun called the "Vaquero", which was made to evoke the look of the Colt SAA that was so commonly used in the Old West.
Crazy88Fingers
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My cheap Rough Rider always makes me want to put on a poncho, smoke some cigarillos, and go collect some bounties. 
Geezerbiker
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For me it's my M1911a1. I suppose I saw one too many war movie when I was a kid and I wanted to be like John Wayne...
Tony
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dabigguns357
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For me it is my 686 357,i don't know why but every time i shoot it,i feel the power,and i get a bit giddy.
ScottieG59
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Daisy Red Rider BB Gun
There is no doubt for me. The Daisy Red Rider BB Gun was a major moment in my youth. I am sure that was true for many guys born in the last 80 years. It's like learning to ride a bike without training wheels. It's like going on your first date. It's like Citizen Kane and "Rosebud" (look it up or just watch the movie).
There is no doubt for me. The Daisy Red Rider BB Gun was a major moment in my youth. I am sure that was true for many guys born in the last 80 years. It's like learning to ride a bike without training wheels. It's like going on your first date. It's like Citizen Kane and "Rosebud" (look it up or just watch the movie).
Prof Young
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Nylon Rifle
Shooters:
I used to lust after the Nylon 22 Rifle that Rem made and advertised in Boys Life. Bought one at an auction a couple year ago, cleaned it up and enjoy shooting it. I've got the model with the detachable magazine and the after market magazines are pure junk. Fortunately I've also got the original five shot mag. too.
Live well and be safe
Prof Young
Shooters:
I used to lust after the Nylon 22 Rifle that Rem made and advertised in Boys Life. Bought one at an auction a couple year ago, cleaned it up and enjoy shooting it. I've got the model with the detachable magazine and the after market magazines are pure junk. Fortunately I've also got the original five shot mag. too.
Live well and be safe
Prof Young
aarondhgraham
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My Daisy Spittin' Image,,,
I often sit out in my yard,,,
Watching a movie on DVD through the open window,,,
Plinking away at beer cans with my Daisy Spittin' Image BB rifle.
I didn't drink beer when I was a kid,,,
But my Dad and his brothers sure did,,,
I had a never ending stream of easy targets.
My SAA clone brings out my inner Marshall Dillon,,,
My Taurus 25-PLY brings out my inner James Bond,,,
Someday I'll get a double-rifle to channel my inner Stewart Granger.
But nothing makes me feel like a kid again,,,
As much as my Trusty Daisy rifles.
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I often sit out in my yard,,,
Watching a movie on DVD through the open window,,,
Plinking away at beer cans with my Daisy Spittin' Image BB rifle.
I didn't drink beer when I was a kid,,,
But my Dad and his brothers sure did,,,
I had a never ending stream of easy targets.
My SAA clone brings out my inner Marshall Dillon,,,
My Taurus 25-PLY brings out my inner James Bond,,,
Someday I'll get a double-rifle to channel my inner Stewart Granger.
But nothing makes me feel like a kid again,,,
As much as my Trusty Daisy rifles.
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