samandglove1
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Here's the background. An 88 year old man that lives in Brookline (just outside of Boston) decides its time to sell his home and move into an assisted living accommodation with his equally elderly wife. He has a small but very nice assortment of firearms that he has accumulated over the years. He bought his guns to hold and admire, and never shot any of them. Under a thin covering of dust lay unfired handguns and rifles in their original boxes and with all accessories.
There were three Colt Woodsmans from the 30's and 40's, three FN/Browning A5s from the 30's, 40's, and 50's, an FN Hi Power from the 50's, a Winchester Model 21 shotgun, and a single S&W revolver. I bought the A5 from the 50's (1st year Light 12) and the S&W. My friend (and FFL) bought everything else. The older gentleman was right on top of things and knew what the guns were worth. But a deal was reached and everyone was happy.
I think I was the happiest though, as I found one of my favorite guns in as close to perfect condition as I've ever seen. There is the slightest turn line, but other than that it is perfect. It has not been fired (or even loaded) since leaving the factory. All the serial numbered parts, stocks, and box match, and the accessories have never been used.
4" Highway Patrolman S106374 (could be 1st month), 5-screw pre-model 28
There were three Colt Woodsmans from the 30's and 40's, three FN/Browning A5s from the 30's, 40's, and 50's, an FN Hi Power from the 50's, a Winchester Model 21 shotgun, and a single S&W revolver. I bought the A5 from the 50's (1st year Light 12) and the S&W. My friend (and FFL) bought everything else. The older gentleman was right on top of things and knew what the guns were worth. But a deal was reached and everyone was happy.
I think I was the happiest though, as I found one of my favorite guns in as close to perfect condition as I've ever seen. There is the slightest turn line, but other than that it is perfect. It has not been fired (or even loaded) since leaving the factory. All the serial numbered parts, stocks, and box match, and the accessories have never been used.
4" Highway Patrolman S106374 (could be 1st month), 5-screw pre-model 28
