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sipowicz
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We may have to go by process of elimination if you have no other info. I was in Paris last spring so I can tell you they are not in the Louvre.
rewster
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Not at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
First off don't be put off by some members attempts at humour.
All I can do is state the obvious - read every scrap of paper in his home for clues.
Also, ask at any gun shops he may have frequented and any gun clubs/gun collector groups he may have belonged to.
Were any guns actually donated or just loaned? If some were donated there may be something in his tax records regarding a charitable donation.
All I can do is state the obvious - read every scrap of paper in his home for clues.
Also, ask at any gun shops he may have frequented and any gun clubs/gun collector groups he may have belonged to.
Were any guns actually donated or just loaned? If some were donated there may be something in his tax records regarding a charitable donation.
Maybe Jim Supica (member of the forum) might know, in at least one big firearms museum, with the NRA!
CAJUNLAWYER
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I've checked with the curator of the "Bayou Teche Opra, Ballet, Perloo & Messing Around Society and Museum of the Strange and Exotic" and he doesn't have them.
He does however have a large albino Iguana that he is willing to let out on loan cause it won't quit eating his grapefruits and keeps knocking over the lawn ornaments (thinks they're the neighborhood kids)
He does however have a large albino Iguana that he is willing to let out on loan cause it won't quit eating his grapefruits and keeps knocking over the lawn ornaments (thinks they're the neighborhood kids)
klondike
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That is why we love the Lord's prayer - Thy kingdom come, Thy WILL be done.
I would agree that he was probable using the donation or loan as a tax deduction. Sort all paperwork carefully. Good Luck.
I would agree that he was probable using the donation or loan as a tax deduction. Sort all paperwork carefully. Good Luck.
rewster
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Sip started it
NFrameFred
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That didn't work for him at Nuremberg . . .Originally posted by rewster:
Sip started it
CAJUNLAWYER
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Originally posted by NFrameFred:
That didn't work for him at Nuremberg . . .Originally posted by rewster:
Sip started it
I don't care who you are....THAT's funny
That was funny!
In the humorous posters defense, it was a pretty weak starter. Where did the information come from that he had collections in museums? What's the reason there's no paper trail?
Reminds me of the posts, "I have this old S&W, can you tell me when it was made, the name of the guy at the factory who shipped it, and what it's worth?" - and that's it!
If you want information, need to let us know what you already know. How about the father-in-laws' name? If he's a famous collector, a rich guy like rburg might know of him.
In the humorous posters defense, it was a pretty weak starter. Where did the information come from that he had collections in museums? What's the reason there's no paper trail?
Reminds me of the posts, "I have this old S&W, can you tell me when it was made, the name of the guy at the factory who shipped it, and what it's worth?" - and that's it!
If you want information, need to let us know what you already know. How about the father-in-laws' name? If he's a famous collector, a rich guy like rburg might know of him.
sipowicz
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They might not be in a real museum at all..hit me!
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Thats why he had to leave Germany...
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His name was Charles weiskopf. From what I understand he had one of the biggest privately owned Winchester collections in the country Other then that I don't know what to tell you. He was wealthy but very simple in the way he lived he just liked his guns. He was also a life time NRA member.And from what I understand was a national champion at some sort of shooting competition in the mid 80s. As I find out more I will try to keep it posted on here. Thanks for any and all help.
beach elvis
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I do believe I remember reading his name under some pics as being courtesy of his collection. I think I saw it in some coffee table editions. You may be able to contact the authors if it turns out to be correct.
Good luck in your search. Please keep us posted.
Good luck in your search. Please keep us posted.
LouisianaJoe
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Now we know where you live.
You might try posting on the forum at the Winchester Arms Collectors Society:
www.winchestercollector.org
HTH
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HTH
Ned
rewster
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The Weiskopf that comes up on google is always Tom. Are you sure of the spelling? Where did he live ?
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