leadhead2
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Wouldn't that gun have to registered to someone?
Denny
Denny
A $10.00 S&W Model 36
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Texas Star
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It may show up as stolen if the owner misses it. Get a letter from your mother describing how she acquired it.
It is stolen. And his mother with or without a letter stole it, even without knowing it. The only thing to do is to bring it back to where she bought the cups and explain to the owners what happened. They may or may not decide to keep it, or sell it for a fair price. I wouldn't offer anything for it, then, it's receiving stolen property.
Southern states don't generally have registration other than the original 4473 at the retailer, so we don't really know if its stolen or not. But perhaps you should run it by the local PD and get them to run the number just to be safe. It may indeed have been hidden under those cups for a reason.
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No to rain on the parade, but I was thinking the same thing as the last few posts, I would be very leery of a find like that. Tools, toys, a watch not so much, but a gun in a box marked tea cups would make me uneasy. I wouldn't want to put my 2nd Amendment rights into jeopardy over a $400 gun.
MygunisaS&Wrevolver
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I agree with Texas Star and Club Gun Fan, it should be checked by the local P.D and if its not stolen, returned to the estate. (I am sure that they were unaware that the gun was under the cups)
Great hiding place
Sound like the owner had used a GREAT hiding place.
A "little old lady" hiding her gun with her teacups - why not ??
Bekeart
Sound like the owner had used a GREAT hiding place.
A "little old lady" hiding her gun with her teacups - why not ??
Bekeart
Bajadoc
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Obviously a mistake. The honorable thing would be to make it right. Jumping up and down and taking joy in a mistake like that is a bit embarrassing as a gun enthusiast. You can be forgiven if you return it and tell us what happens. There is no " $10.00 Model 36."
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sigp220.45
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Its not stolen. The mom bought a box and its contents at an estate sale. The sellers should have checked each box.
I was actually surprised it took so many posts before the every silver lining has a grey cloud posts began.
Enjoy your new gun.
I was actually surprised it took so many posts before the every silver lining has a grey cloud posts began.
Enjoy your new gun.
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Bajadoc
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Do you really think they intended to sell a gun with some china? Really.
sigp220.45
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Life is hard. Its even harder if you don't do your homework.
Their lack of business acumen doesn't make the gun stolen.
I appreciate the opinions expressed about the thoughts that a felony has been committed, but the auction company was running the sale. They sold this box for $10.00 of what they thought was only old glassware. Their mistake does not mean a felony was committed. All of us, over the years, have purchased something that we have gotten a good deal or realize the price was tallied wrong by the seller. We all would agree that in those situations no felony was committed.
In this case, I going to keep it. Once I get home, I'll have one of my police buddies run the serial number.
In this case, I going to keep it. Once I get home, I'll have one of my police buddies run the serial number.
Bajadoc
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I guess taking advantage of the lack of business acumen of people selling their dead relative's stuff is OK and it does not make the gun stolen. Life is hard, maybe some day you can take advantage of someones lack of business acumen. Enjoy.
MygunisaS&Wrevolver
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I said it in my earlier post and I also completely agree with Bajadoc, because the seller makes a mistake and doesn't check the cups will not make it right to keep it. If it was your mothers estate and you found out that something like this happened, how would you feel? I don't pretend to be a saint but we should all listen to the little voice that says if this is right or not and try to do the right thing. I think the world would be a much better place!
sigp220.45
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A company sold the stuff.
I said the gun wasn't stolen. It wasn't.
I do enjoy taking advantage of pawn shop owners who don't do their homework when pricing guns.
I don't believe I ever said what I would do in this situation. But I believe the OP is fully justiied in keeping the gun.
Bajadoc
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He might be justified in keeping the gun. But is he honorable? Being honorable is much more important than getting a good deal on a gun because somebody made a mistake that you took advantage of. But every one has their own standard to live by. I would feel a little less dignified every time I handled a gun I came by that way. But that is just me. Others may have a much lower standard.
ggibson511960
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Lousy Estate Broker
The estate should not suffer for the negligence of the estate broker. I would have a hard time taking advantage of a deceased person's family. If you really want the 36, offer the family, not the broker, a modest price. Everybody wins.
The estate should not suffer for the negligence of the estate broker. I would have a hard time taking advantage of a deceased person's family. If you really want the 36, offer the family, not the broker, a modest price. Everybody wins.
I am not a leo....but everything I understand is you ...just don't 'run serials' on guns...without good reason..or a pathway for the reason....in your department.
that gun was placed thee for a reason......whatever it might be... could be a good hiding p,ace or could be nefarious...you'll never know
without a clear path of ownership and transfer of same...personally for me..in would be leery of owning it. ..but that is my opinion
that gun was placed thee for a reason......whatever it might be... could be a good hiding p,ace or could be nefarious...you'll never know
without a clear path of ownership and transfer of same...personally for me..in would be leery of owning it. ..but that is my opinion
sigp220.45
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Here's what I said: It's not stolen.
It's not.
Is it honorable? That's up to you.
The auction company priced a box. The OP's Mom tried to buy just the cups she wanted, and the auction company said NO. She bought the box at their price.
Is it fair? That's a question for little kids. It happened.
The company should have done their job. The family should have hired a company that would do their job.
Look at the "likes" on the first post. That's a pretty good indication of what folks think. I would bet even the grey cloud crew would keep the gun.
I know I would. I would post pictures of it here. I would shoot it, or carry it, or trade it for something else. I know I would give it a better home than folks who would sell off granny's teacups without even looking in the box. And I would sit back and fully expect to be chastised by a bunch of people who would also keep the gun, but not tell anyone the circumstances. And it would bother me not one little bit.
Sorry, OP. Enjoy your gun.
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