The Sergeant-Major's Colt 1903

[GatorFarmer]

I'm sorry the poor man had to sell his gun. He may still be evicted for having possessed it there.

I dread the day I may stand in his shoes. It's a shame when one can't live on his own. And his son was killed in action in Afghanistan. How sad...

At least, the gun found a good home.

There is a program through the VA that is called something like "foster a vet". In essence, rather than go into a facility, you live in someone's house and they then take you to your appointments, make sure your laundry is done, prepare a meal as necessary and so on. The fostering party receiving payment from the VA, I think it is around $500 a week.

You can come stay in my basement and keep your guns.

 

[wunderboy]

Truly a remarkable story that ended well,and ,a new friendship was forged. Good job

 

[the ringo kid]

Great job all around sir and, the young pup learned a great lesson by watching how you handled the situation.

 

[S42N8]

Well done, sir. Class act all around, and a fine addition to your collection.

I truly enjoyed your post, and the common-sense approach to the situation. It's amazing how a little respect for others can go a long way, both for the Sergeant-Major and the residents. Great teaching points for your rookie deputy sheriff, and for those of us who will face the Sergeant-Major's choice (with luck, far in the future!)

I hope you and the Sergeant-Major visit the range occasionally; kudos to you and your better half for visiting him. We often neglect to appreciate the wisdom of those who've been there before us. Hope I can acquit myself that well some day....

 

[4011]

Very good job Sir! Even better that you and your wife went to visit. The Sergeant Major will remember this and tell the other folks when they ask. Hope you find time to go back and visit while on duty. He'll like that. Maybe have the up coming young Deputy go by just for a quick visit. We had officers do that on their own several years back. Made the old cops and vets very happy! Thank you again Sir.

 

[yashua-p]

I suggest that you pick the gentleman up some day and take him to the range.

I still have two 1903's and a .380 1908 and they are by far my favorite guns that I now own or have ever owned.

Being an old fart, I can see this in my future and I pray that I am afforded such kindness.

regards

yashua

 

[Highhawk1948]

We need more Officers like you.

 

[BC38]

Not much I can add, other than to say in addition to being the kind of officer we all want to have dealings with, you are a fine gentleman and a great person Faulkner.

 

[badge]

That's the way things should be handled and were handled for many years. Then the Lawyers got involved and civil liability was more important than good will towards men and treating folks right. I knew a NJSP Trooper who went to a suicide call in the late 60's. The party involved was having money issues. My friend solved the problem by BUYING the Colt 4", Nickel Trooper from the man and took him to the local doctor to be checked out. Them day's are done I reckon.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Wow. Great story and very nicely handled.

My hat is off to you sir!

 

[Faulkner]

We need more Officers like you.

I am humbled by the feedback, but I gotta tell you that there are a lot of officers, including most of the ones I know, who perform their duties professionally and treat people with compassion and dignity every single day. I grew up watching DRAGNET and ADAM 12 reruns and was impressed how those guys interacted with people, how they helped people when they could. Unfortunately, that’s not what makes the news and it’s not generally how LEO’s are portrayed from Hollywood.

 

[jack the toad]

I am humbled by the feedback, but I gotta tell you that there are a lot of officers, including most of the ones I know, who perform their duties professionally and treat people with compassion and dignity every single day. I grew up watching DRAGNET and ADAM 12 reruns and was impressed how those guys interacted with people, how they helped people when they could. Unfortunately, that’s not what makes the news and it’s not generally how LEO’s are portrayed from Hollywood.

aint it the truth...

 

[Shark Bait]

Well done! On all accounts. Be safe brother.

 

[pawncop]

Reading a post like this helps me to be a better officer. We can all learn and have reinforced the value of respect and learning the circumstances of the situation.

 

[Joe Kent]

One of the greatest assets of this Forum is the quality of the members and our Forum friends. Those that are LE, like our friend Faulkner, uniformly demonstrate a great deal of decency and compassion for their fellow man. That is not to say that they cannot be tough and resolute when necessary, but to compliment them for being gentlemen and Peace Officers in the finest of traditions of the old school lawmen. Gentlemen and Ladies , I salute you all! All my very best, Joe.

 

[moralem]

Lawyer? With a good deputy like Deputy Faulkner you don't need a lawyer. He managed to quiet the situation and bring about terms that everyone concerned could agree to and everyone came away happy.

Yeah but the deputy benefited personally through his actions as an officer and should not by virtue of his position benefit in any way. The best thing would have been to have someone else purchase the gun. The wrong folks could construe this as taking advantage of the old guy for fear he could be arrested or his side arm confiscated. I am sure the deputy is an upstanding person but in the wrong hands this info could be problematic for him.

 

[Faulkner]

Yeah but the deputy benefited personally through his actions as an officer and should not by virtue of his position benefit in any way. The best thing would have been to have someone else purchase the gun. The wrong folks could construe this as taking advantage of the old guy for fear he could be arrested or his side arm confiscated. I am sure the deputy is an upstanding person but in the wrong hands this info could be problematic for him.

Thanks for your insight.

 

[shouldazagged]

Another fine story, Faulkner, and one your grasshopper won't forget. He got to see a real pro at work.

The Sergeant Major, like you, sounds like a class act and a most interesting character.

 

[Puller]

I stumbled upon this thread from 2015 while searching Colt 1903 threads. Cool story Faulkner.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I stumbled upon this thread from 2015 while searching Colt 1903 threads. Cool story Faulkner.

After 5 years was expecting a note that the Sergeant-Major had passed....