I guess this is one way...

[dirty gary]

Sad the gun came back to you under these circumstances. My father is still with me, he went preemptive and gave me his Win 63. I learned to shoot on that gun, it means the world to me. Deepest condolences.

 

[wogentry]

Deepest condolences to you and your family.

 

[Sebago Son]

Sorry to read this Frank.

It's a road I'm on too, but you are further down it than me.... My own father is slowly giving me back all the guns he's 'borrowed' from me over the years.... the heaviest recoiling ones first. Once a very robust and vigorous man, now at 86 he's starting to become frail.

I think it's one of life's ongoing and painful rituals and I dare not refuse to participate in for fear of missing a lesson.

Drew

 

[boatbum101]

Very sorry to hear of you loss . It's nice you were able to get the gun back . You know not many young guys would've gave Mama the gun to begin with . To me that shouts volumes about your character & the love you had for her . Excuse me I got something in my eye . Take care ,
Andy

 

[Black Knight]

So sorry to hear of your loss. The fact you gave her the gun for protection says alot about the man who is her son. The fact that you regret the circumstances that allowed the return shows how much you valued her over the gun, any good son would do the same. You and your family will be in our prayers.

 

[Maximumbob54]

So she never had to pull the trigger on it her whole life and once she had to at worst hold it in her hand. Most of her life she was able to be live with that feeling of safety because of her son's gift to her. Sounds like her life was that small margin better for it. And my condolences for your loss as well.

 

[VM]

My deepest condolences SaxonPig - I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Reddog]

Sorry to hear about your mother's passing, SP. That touches pretty close to home. You're the same age as my oldest son.
Dick

 

[Robinett_11B]

I'm sorry for your loss, sir.

 

[MAG-NUM]

God bless your Mother and I am sorry for your loss. Cherish the time & the memories you had with her. I lost my Mother when she was 52. Bob

 

[hsguy]

SP, I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a parent is tough. I inherited a nice Model 28-2 in the same manner from my father back in 1987. The gun brings back some fond memories, but I wish he was still around to shoot it now and again, rather than me having it. Blessings on you and your family.

John

 

[phenson]

Words cannot express......

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

Saxon,

Deepest condolences to you and your family. I know that wasn't the way you would have wanted to get that gun back. However, every time you take it out and look at it or shoot it, it will always bring back memories of your mother.

 

[ar33]

Sorry for your loss. None of use want our guns back that way. That gun will always have a special place in your family, I hope you have one to pass it on to.

 

[BillXL]

Saxon, Thanks for sharing your story. I lost my mom 5 years ago and dad 2 years ago. Dad was like some of the others on here when he started giving me one of his guns each time I would go home to see them. Each time he would relay a story of how he got the old Winchester 22 when he was a teenage. Then he gave me the PPK with holster that he bought from his tent-mate in Panatella, Italy. They acquired it from a local kid that sold it to them for some food, in May of 1945 when he was in the 15thAF. Last of all I got the 686-2 that he had bought some time in the 80s. I cannot look at any of these without thinking about him and how grateful I am that he thought enough of me put them in my care. I know how much he enjoyed them and hope my grand kids appreciate them like we do. These pieces are a tangible link to the past to help us remember who we are and where we have come from. May God bless you and your family in your time of loss.

 

[old bear]

I'm truly sorry for your loss. If it's any help Mom is in a better place now.

 

[Joe in SC]

Sorry to read this touching post and it's implications. You and yours will be in my prayers. From what you've said, I take it you were good to mom. You'll always be glad you did the things for her you did. Your dad would have been proud. God bless you and your family under most difficult circumstances.

Joe in SC

 

[Art Doc]

My mother also started passing things on the past few years. Not guns (although she owned her own guns and went hunting with dad when he was alive) but she collected coins and stamps and had been giving me some more with each visit. Now I have many boxes full and I'm not sure what to do with them.

 

[donadler]

My condolences on your loss.