I told Miss Penny to set the recorder,,, but somehow,, she didn't get it. BUMMER. I asked her about it,, and she "thought" she got it. If they run it again,, we need to try & catch it.
I have a 3 ring binder with all the NRA American Rifleman ads from 1949 until the 1980's. I have the magazines from the 70's to date. Excellent reference info.
I have a couple of the knives shown at the bottom, with Sturm, Ruger & Co. I've seen the other one before too. As noted,,, novelty knives,,, but part of the "older" history.
I'm coming to this thread a bit late,,, but I love it. I too collect as much of the memorabilia as I can lay my hands on. You have gotten quite a bit of good stuff there. I can not encourage you enough to do a display. Tulsa, or OGCA, or any of the shows would be GREAT! Do NOT be intimidated in tryi...