Gun collection

[DeathGrip]

I'm glad you got them,I would also like more details.My question is did the museum/s offer anything to keep them?It might have been safer to just locate them and then secure them at another time when you're ready,I sure wouldn't feel comfy without a way to store that many.(Such the burden )

 

[rags]

And some more. Most of them have not been fired since they left the factory.

UGH!!! A glimpse of heaven?

rags

 

[4x4x454]

GOOD for you.
We'd love to hear the details!

Do NOT store the guns in those wooden presentation cases!

Thats were the have been for 40 years or more. Her brother had these we just had to hire an att.
The PI we hired use to be the former head of FBI in our state and he has a group of former agents around the country he collaborates with.

 

[moosedog]

This is the first time I have read this post and have to say, good work, sticking to your search.
Don't let the dealers, and firearms experts try to wheel and deal your family out of anything before you research those guns.
I'm sure many should be passed down to family members. Great story, keep us posted.
If your grandfather was from the midwest, contacting the Ohio Gun Collectors' Association may also give you a lead if he ever displayed or had a table there.

Moosedog

 

[DeathGrip]

Let me get this straight,Your BIL had these and it took a PI and an attorney to get them?Smells like family trouble,Good luck.
what gives him or her the right to all of them?A will?Or are your intentions to sell them off and divide the money?
I hate to pry and if its in bad form I understand.It has my concern as I'm gonna be in the same boat one day except the boat is a dingy compared to yours.
Again,Good luck getting this all sorted out.

 

[beach elvis]

Possible bit of a stretch (or possibly not) but you might want to check with his accountant because there may have been some kind of write-off if they were either donated or on loan. They may have some records of specific serial numbers or destinations.

Continued luck in your search and congratulations to ya.

 

[4x4x454]

The ones in the pics are ones my father in law had at his house. My brother in law moved in and took every thing my wife took him to court and instead of giving her a 1/3 of every thing he just started selling things off. She went after him and he offered a settlement of the guns left ate the house and she jumped on it. Also got about 250 boxes of antique ammo most in obsolete calibers. Unfortunately he sold some of the best ones. My father in law had multiples of most of the Winchester commemoratives including 5 John Wayne with consecutive ser#. But unfortunately those are gone. The remaining ones are out there some where we just have to locate them bt we have a blood hound on the trail and expect results soon. We are still missing over 700 guns.
The rest of he collection is still missing but we have some leads and good people looking for them so hopefully they will be found soon and I can retire.

 

[DeathGrip]

Yep,Hang in there.

 

[oldman45]

Check with R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, LA. They have a lot of pricey guns on display, many are one of a kind. It is possible someone loaned them to their gun display.

I am sure there is a list, a will or something saying where those guns are, if they ever existed, among his paperwork. When I loan a gun to someone for whatever reason, I write down the serial number, they gun type and to whom I loaned it.

A client came in about ten yrs ago and I was hired to find her husband's classic cars that was on loan to an antique car museum. It was learned later that they were not loaned but rather sold to support his gambling habits. I hope this is not what happened in your case.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
I have had bad luck "Loaning". It seens that people doesn't know the differences between a "Loan" and a "Gift".

 

[ladder13]

And some more. Most of them have not been fired since they left the factory.

Is your PM box full yet?

 

[4x4x454]

Sorry guys its my wifes inheritance not mine and she would not part with a single one. I on the other hand get to clean and maintain them. Well dang I guess I will just have to shoot some of them to.