Can I just say it makes me sad...
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F4phantom
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This past summer I retrieved three rifles from my childhood. One was a Eastern Arms 16 gauge double barrel (side by side) shotgun; a Springfield Model 86C tube feed, bolt action 22LR (I learned to shoot with this rifle); and a Mossberg Model 152 semi automatic 22LR. A lot of good times when I was a kid.
When my uncle passed away he gave me and other cousins the souvenirs he brought back from WWII. I received a 9mm DWM Lugar and a Mauser 1934 7.65mm (32 cal) pistol and holster. I treasure these guns.
I also have S&W 38 special Victory model.
My only problem is that I have no one to pass them to. It's a shame that they will be given away. Someone will be lucky one day.
When my uncle passed away he gave me and other cousins the souvenirs he brought back from WWII. I received a 9mm DWM Lugar and a Mauser 1934 7.65mm (32 cal) pistol and holster. I treasure these guns.
I also have S&W 38 special Victory model.
My only problem is that I have no one to pass them to. It's a shame that they will be given away. Someone will be lucky one day.
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Very few of the guns in my collection
have any family history. And I am
Only taking one with me.i have
listed the ones that have family
history the hell with the rest.
have any family history. And I am
Only taking one with me.i have
listed the ones that have family
history the hell with the rest.
Frankenstein
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I own a few guns. Lets just say, more than 10... 
I like them. I buy all kinds, just because. Some are cheap. Some are not.
But, I guess I have a fair amount tied up in them. If I died, I could not expect my son to keep all (uh, I think it was 'ten' ), of them? If I left him a house, would I insist he live in it?
I would expect him to liquidate most of them. Some people have stocks and shares, I have metal and wood. Polymer too.
Now, all that said, if we are talking about one gun, and I believe the OP was talking about the one gun that the dad passed on, well that is different.
Have a Winchester 94 and a Browning BPR-22 in 22 mag (apparently pretty rare in 22 mag) from my father-in-law. Not ever selling those.
Now, (really my last point!), if my family needed to eat, pretty sure my father-in-law would rather I sell it and take care of what I need to take care of than keep it.
I like them. I buy all kinds, just because. Some are cheap. Some are not.
But, I guess I have a fair amount tied up in them. If I died, I could not expect my son to keep all (uh, I think it was 'ten' ), of them? If I left him a house, would I insist he live in it?
I would expect him to liquidate most of them. Some people have stocks and shares, I have metal and wood. Polymer too.
Now, all that said, if we are talking about one gun, and I believe the OP was talking about the one gun that the dad passed on, well that is different.
Have a Winchester 94 and a Browning BPR-22 in 22 mag (apparently pretty rare in 22 mag) from my father-in-law. Not ever selling those.
Now, (really my last point!), if my family needed to eat, pretty sure my father-in-law would rather I sell it and take care of what I need to take care of than keep it.
iskra
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Estate matters. First as comment above, just 'heads up' IF any estate/inheritance tax issues to be considered in estate plan.
Super-senior, I labored for some recent years with 'guilt' of not liquidating most of a large collection for benefit of my several sons. None with any intrest in guns whatsoever! Then the lightbulb and already quite frank "heads up & feel lucky" several sons briefing.
To the effect... Each notified of my intent and provided with like computer file documents: Copies of: XL Spreadsheet and multi-photo inventory featuring full specimen ID. Also my 'proximate valuation brief 'why' if something special. Each piece also physically tagged & cross indexed by such number to pix and XL.
Words to sons... I'm passing on considerable value! You each have sufficient informaton to retain, sell for value or 'informed' determination otherwise. Kindly, don't look a gift horse in the mouth! A matter of when I do pass... An "Off & On Guys!"
Now... I'm off the gulit trip for not liquidating them. Wish anybody had given me a quite large gun collection of anything of value... FREE!
My 'no muss, no fuss' personal property estate plan' as wife takes a substantial 'all other'.
Estate matter... "Handled!"
Best & Stay Safe!
John
Super-senior, I labored for some recent years with 'guilt' of not liquidating most of a large collection for benefit of my several sons. None with any intrest in guns whatsoever! Then the lightbulb and already quite frank "heads up & feel lucky" several sons briefing.
To the effect... Each notified of my intent and provided with like computer file documents: Copies of: XL Spreadsheet and multi-photo inventory featuring full specimen ID. Also my 'proximate valuation brief 'why' if something special. Each piece also physically tagged & cross indexed by such number to pix and XL.
Words to sons... I'm passing on considerable value! You each have sufficient informaton to retain, sell for value or 'informed' determination otherwise. Kindly, don't look a gift horse in the mouth! A matter of when I do pass... An "Off & On Guys!"
Now... I'm off the gulit trip for not liquidating them. Wish anybody had given me a quite large gun collection of anything of value... FREE!
My 'no muss, no fuss' personal property estate plan' as wife takes a substantial 'all other'.
Estate matter... "Handled!"
Best & Stay Safe!
John
Dad was a collector, hunter, re loader of a sort and most of his guns went to my brother and now I am collecting for my kids and grand kids, But he had a saying that he used to quote to me as far as liking guns. ( The reason horse racing is so great is because everyone likes something different, same with guns. I have only one gun that I won't pass on and will make all others like more valuable, my 1950 S&W Target 6.5" 44 Special will go in the casket with me,
My father left a large high end camera collection dating to the pre ww2 era. My interest in photography is zero as was my father's interest in my gun hobby. Rather than selling this collection for what could have been a lot of $$ which was offered, I donated this collection to the George Eastman Photo museum in Rochester NY. Many of his pieces are now there on display. I figure this was the best way to honor him.
Jack Flash
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I can't understand that type of thinking. I am not an Egyptian Pharaoh who believed he needs provisions for the afterlife. Better that it should go to someone, even a stranger, who can use it on this side of the grass.
Besides, if I make it to Heaven, I won't need it, and it sure won't do me much good in the alternate destination!
As much as guns mean to us and have meant to our ancestors does not mean it is the same for everyone. My real father had a "sporterized" 303 British. He only took it out at hunting season. A nephew has it now. I have a ring my father wore. The ring meant more to him than the rifle did. My step dad was an avid shooter and had a nice variety of rifles. He made up each of us kids an 06. I pasted mine to my son. I still have my step-dads 30-338. Other brothers have other guns. It is not going anywhere. My son that I taught to hunt and gave the 06 to, was killed in a car wreck. His mom has no idea where the rifle or model 28, and pump shotgun I gave him went. My other son has cerebral palsy and worshiped at the "Temple of the University". He has no interest in me or guns.
But, that aside, my paternal Grandfather was a real cowboy. His gun was a 25-35 saddle ring carbine. I shot my first deer with it. One of my brothers has it. I have his hand forged spurs. Those spurs hang on my wall. They mean a lot to me. Would I lie that 25-35. I would loveit. Some people would rather have the spurs. Some people granpas plane and brace and bit drill.
Just because they don't keep the gun don't mean they didn't care or keep something of the memories.
But, that aside, my paternal Grandfather was a real cowboy. His gun was a 25-35 saddle ring carbine. I shot my first deer with it. One of my brothers has it. I have his hand forged spurs. Those spurs hang on my wall. They mean a lot to me. Would I lie that 25-35. I would loveit. Some people would rather have the spurs. Some people granpas plane and brace and bit drill.
Just because they don't keep the gun don't mean they didn't care or keep something of the memories.
Well I have plenty and gaining more for my kids and my ancestors were Northern Scot ( Celt ) and were burried with their arms also I will take my personal prize possession with me. you are welcome to do what you want with yours, but please don't lecture me with what to do with mine. Not trying to offend any one, but they are mine at the present and if anyone wanted them they should have bought them before I did.
My point was there is no concrete right or wrong. What is true for one family isn't always true for another.
One guy wants buried with his model 29 and another guy is content to have a stranger shoot it. As long as they are satisfied thats great
One guy wants buried with his model 29 and another guy is content to have a stranger shoot it. As long as they are satisfied thats great
nbedford
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Arkansas is not and has never been a very rich state, and is not very urban. Over the years I have noticed about the only thing this is passed down, are firearms. And somehow they are kept in the family. Of course they often end up with what I call an Arkansas finish. Bought used, repaired a little, passed down, repaired again, and so on. But they are kept in the family. My great grandfather's 42 caliber J. Henry & Sons muzzle loading plains rifle was used by a couple of my cousins for squirrel hunting until they were drafted in WW2, and it has been passed on down since then.
Jack Flash
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Gee, I guess it would be a major faux pas to show up at the gates of Valhalla with no weapons.
I will always have my mouth. LOL
Several years ago I was set up with Bobby O'Shields (Lee will remember him) at the Expo show and a fellow came in with his grandfathers old gun, with gold picture box, SAT and all. It seems that many collector pieces end up being sold like that. This one, a 6" pre-27 is one of my prized possessions. My son and daughter will do battle over it. They both enjoy owning and shooting all kinds of guns.
Top left in the display case.
Top left in the display case.
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