your fav old school gun shops that are no more

[greylynx]

What ever happened to Peterborough Guns in Ontario?

That shop was one of Dorothy's (Arcade) sources to bring guns out west.

One chap from Peterborough used to work at Edmonton Sporting Goods.

He moved back. Wife. Too bad. He was a really nice guy.

[Lefty]

Originally Posted by TOFIC

is this Bob W ???

Maybe it is Eddie M? As a kid I hung out a lot at the original Russell's while it was still owned by the Russell family. They sold and when I was old enough to buy firearms then Guncraft got my business, for binoculars and spotting scopes too. Gunther talked me into a 375 one fine afternoon and boy am I ever glad he did! That rifle has seen thousands of hours of use and a whole bunch of rounds.

[twofifty]

dunno what happened to Peterborough Guns - sorry Lynx.
iirc from gun box labels my shop (Laurentian Trading Post in Ottawa) also sourced through them.

[Bushrat]

Grew up near the border in N.B. we would go across to Houlton Maine with my grandfather and go to 'the Rod and Gun Shop' and then to 'Foggs'. Wooden barrels full of surplus Garands and Springfields, and every other item that a little kid could only dream about having one day. That was back in the day when you could drive across the border, buy a gun and drive back through customs with it sitting in the open on the seat beside you, the customs officer might want to look at the gun because he wanted to see your new gun, sometimes sit at the border with gramps BSing for a half hour or until the next car came along.

[ex811]

Goods in Comox. Was located right outside the front gates of the Base. Had a pretty good customer "Base" at hand.
The owner offered nothing but good deals, good selection, good advice and good stories. And the odd time...good whiskey.

[lmtada]

Hunters Sport Shop. North Battleford, Sk.

[martinnordegg]

Gors Sports Line use to be in Olds. Lyle Gorsline ran it and it was the hotspot for outdoor gear in that area for many years. Lyle did everything from gunsmithing to fixing snowmobiles. He was one of the first dealers of skidoo. I bought my first gun from him when I was 16. It was a CIL model 830 in 30-30 calibre. Shot my first moose with it. I miss the type of shop Lyle ran.

[Halfton]

In Lethbridge...Plainsman Sports was a good store...good selection, fair prices and the Old Hungry Hounds when Jim Provic owned it was a great place to deal with. Sadly both now long gone.

Jim

[357Maximum]

Delisle Thompson - Saskatoon
Gordy's Guns - Saskatoon
Hunters Sport Shop - North Battleford
Farmers Supply - Winnipeg
Eagle Creek Sporting Goods - Soverign Saskatchewan

357

[Windago]

Andy's Sports and guns basement of Hill Drugs bought my first firearm there in 74 Andy asked me if my mom knew, he said he would walk across the street and ask her. I told him she already said i could buy it, single shot 20 ga. still have it

[artie]

back in the late sixties there was a gun smith in downtown Calgary. I brought a 3006 in for a friend and he made it into an 300 H&H magnum. Sure wish I could remember his name. Their was also a gun shop in Pincher Creek. Cheroke Sports in Blairmore first at the mall and then downtown.

[bat119]

Gwen's guns -Regina

Big burly guy named Gwen used to a lot of custom work moved stateside back in the early 80's never saw him again

[Mr Conservation]

Bought my first new shotgun, a Remington 870 left hand, from Al Simmons Gun Shop in Hamilton.

When I lived in central Alberta did some business with Emile of Many Guns near Blackfalds, and The Mountainman southwest of Rocky. Both were great places to visit and spend some time.

Mr Conservation

[Wilbur1005]

Got my first hand gun at Simpson and Lea in downtown Calgary in 1965. Old Mr Simpson gave me $5 off because I was a student. My Browning Challenger cost $60 brand new with pistol rug. And, I still have it and shoot it regularly.

[trigger7mm]

Originally Posted by petew

WW Arcade 97 and Jasper.

X2.

[RandyBoBandy]

Westgate in Edmonton....years ago

[Vacation]

Hunters Sport Shop, North Battleford. They had everything....

[propliner]

Who remembers Toys for Big Boys on Macleod Trail in Calgary? We used to ride across town to go see all the cool shootin' stuff.

[bakerman]

Freds sports and barber shop in olds, he sold brownings and fishing stuff, I bought a new auto 5 20ga 3" belgium for $190 from him, also sportsmens den in downtown red deer,used to be beside shauny's restaurant.

[CaberTosser]

Originally Posted by propliner

Who remembers Toys for Big Boys on Macleod Trail in Calgary? We used to ride across town to go see all the cool shootin' stuff.

I remember my Dad not liking the stores name, stating that 'guns are not toys'. It took me a while to dis-engrain some of his influence to where I was no longer looking at guns the way a Puritan views pornography.

[shunda2]

Parsons Hardware in Lethbridge, Bought my Husky and a Puma there..1971

[Xbolt7mm]

Originally Posted by martinnordegg

Gors Sports Line use to be in Olds. Lyle Gorsline ran it and it was the hotspot for outdoor gear in that area for many years. Lyle did everything from gunsmithing to fixing snowmobiles. He was one of the first dealers of skidoo. I bought my first gun from him when I was 16. It was a CIL model 830 in 30-30 calibre. Shot my first moose with it. I miss the type of shop Lyle ran.

Got my first hunting knife from him 37 years ago

[skidderman]

Army & Navy was not a gun shop but at one time they sold ammo. Recall buying a case of 500 Imperial 22 shells for less than 10 bucks. Used to love those imperial shells.

[claystone]

The Mountainman when they were out by cow lake and after they moved into town.

[Ron J]

Have to go with Uncle Bens in downtown Edmonton. I bought a Spanish made 10 gauge side by side there in 1973 for $99. The thing weighed 13lbs and still kicked like a mule.

[OldBadger]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I think there was trail Firearms in Calgary?
Emile of many guns was always good to kill some time .
There were more than a few shops in McMurray, Andy Fortier had a great store for years, as did Art Avery and Bob Heinz, and a few others.....
Cat

Trail in south Edmonton. Eaton's, Woodward', MacLeod's+

[Justanotherbuck2]

Guncraft on Edmonton trail in Calgary, I bought my first rifle there. I was young and had a budget of three hundred and fifty dollars, the guy brought out a like new Ruger 338 with a scope and sling ready to use. I misheard him with the price and told him I could not afford it, he had to tell me twice that it was $300.00 my older brother practically yelled at me for not listening! I hunted with that rifle for several years before trading it off on my 7mm. Loved that place! Bought a lot of Christmas presents for my dad and of course myself there.

[AB2506]

Originally Posted by roger

its been a steady business for as long as I can remember.
Pud replaced the front door a couple times though!!

Pud sold Bashaw Sports about 3 years ago. IMO, it is not the same.

[AB2506]

Originally Posted by propliner

Who remembers Toys for Big Boys on Macleod Trail in Calgary? We used to ride across town to go see all the cool shootin' stuff.

Brian's store has undergone name changes 1-2 times and at least 2 moves. His store is called Proline Shooters II and is located on the north side of 9th Av in Inglewood.

[Off in the Bushes]

How does one even find a 10 year old thread to dig up?