Sad News...................

[FredMcIntire]

I just learned last night that the guy who owned the gun shop / general store in Morton, Indiana died............... He had a neat gun shop with all kinds of guns and hunting/fishing stuff.

 

[indyjohn]

Morton? I grew up in Putnam county and drove through Morton all the time on the way to friend's houses. Was this place around for a long time? In High School, I wasn't as interested in guns. That was in the '80s.

 

[jim b]

That's sad to hear. Steve was a great guy. I have bought quite a few guns from him in the past and he was always great to deal with. That place is one of the best shops in the state.

 

[Cowboy1629]

That is sad news to hear. I always stopped in to see what he had whenever I went to Indy. He also kept me supplied in primers when everyone else was having trouble getting them.

 

[VaGriller]

Morton? I grew up in Putnam county and drove through Morton all the time on the way to friend's houses. Was this place around for a long time? In High School, I wasn't as interested in guns. That was in the '80s.

The stores been called a few different things over the years. Morton Country store, Morton Arms, Morton Bait shop, even though the signage has never changed. It's on 36 and CR 500 (takes you to Glenn flint lake, big 2 story building) for the last 20 or so years.

Steve and Linda were always nice people. Steves family is in my prayers. I wonder if Linda will keep the store open.

 

[nova512]

i shot my biggest deer in morton checked in there,he had all kinds of guns i hadnt even seen till i went in there.

 

[squirrelhntr]

just hope a good citizen takes over the store and keeps the tradition goin. i always try to support my local gun shop, or gun show.

 

[Indycar]

Are you referring to Steve Dawlby? He's a good man!

 

[Bikerdad61]

Was only in the store once, but VERY nice people! Prayers to his Wife and family. Steve was a super fellow. Not many little country store gun shops like his left.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Was only there once while going to Parke County for a gig.

I stopped there on a lark. Never would have thought to see so many gun piled into the racks and cases. Still have the revolver that I purchased there.

Rest in Peace.

 

[HuntMeister]

Sad to hear that...always enjoyed stopping in there to see what Steve had in store. Nice folks.

 

[FredMcIntire]

Yes, I agree, super nice people. I have passed by the store / gun shop for the last 25 years or more and NEVER knew it was a gun shop until a couple years ago !

I have no idea what their plans are for the future. I haven't seen so many guns crammed into one place in a long time.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I haven't seen so many guns crammed into one place in a long time.

And put in with a snow shovel.

Remember those cafeteria trays that he had the pistols on?

 

[FredMcIntire]

Yep ! I always said he'd sell more guns if you knew what he had in those racks, and could see with better lighting !

 

[Kase]

Thats sad. I really enjoyed that place. Does anyone know the story on it? I didn't even realize he was that old

 

[keyser]

Wow, that is sad to hear. I was in there for the first time last month and I believe he checked in my turkey.

 

[Cowboy1629]

In case anyone was wondering, I spoke with Steve's wife Monday on the phone and she is staying in the gun business. She said they are closed on Tuesdays now but other than that they are still in business.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Good hear. That may call for a road trip!

Thanks, Cowboy.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Man, I must've driven past that place a hundred times on the way to see the in-laws. Didn't have a budget back then, so stopping would've just made me feel worse May be motivation to take my son over to see his mamaw, and to the cemetery.