The Last Gun You'll Part With

[Martin67]

My Smith and Wesson Model 64-5. The one on top

 

[CheyenneBodie]

Registered Magnum

 

[ol777gunnerz]

This is actually my last gun & I am getting ready to part with it. S&W 22/32 shipped in 1920 with Reg. Police grips. Modified by A O Niedner with his rare Malden, Mass. stamp, sits in a modified Colt Pocket pistol wood case & is lettered. Previously owned by the old gunsmith's books author Michael Petrov. The last 3 images were posted on this site by Michael himself.

 

[SSBiggun]

probably not as spectacular as others posts but I have a Ruger 10-22 my dad gave me when I turned 12. Oct. 6th 1978 he passed away Aug 14th 1992. My son will have to figure it out. I gave him a 50th anniversary black and green laminate stainless on his 12th birthday.

 

[larry8]

You guys have some nice guns.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

This Winchester Model 69 was the first gun I ever shot. My father purchased it new in about 1935. It has great sentimental value, and to me, is worth more than my entire collection. Whenever I handle it, I go back to those days in the mid-sixties when he was teaching me about guns.View attachment 753122View attachment 753123

Honestly, if not for being limited to one this would be in my top 5. First gun my daughter handled was my 1937 Model 69 and it is the most reliable rimfire rifle I have ever owned. Thousands of rounds and only one hiccup with crap ammo.

 

[Coyote56]

Has to be two....
Beretta Cougar 8000. Carried this one as a duty weapon.
S&W 442. Finest all around carry weapon I own. Has withstood the test of time for decades.

 

[45NUTT]

While I am a true devotee of Smith & Wesson DA revolvers, my Colt 1984 Custom Shop Single Action Army with black powder frame, bullseye ejector, beveled cylinder and factory Ivory grips will be in a cross draw holster on my cartridge belt around my waist as I lay in my casket. Hopefully, my wife or niece will rescue it before they plant me.

My other 7 SAA's, 1911's and 20 something S&W's plus Ruger's Winchesters, Savages, Ithaca's et al will be divided between nieces, grand-nephews/nieces then the rest sold per my wife or niece's direction.

It's not just a Texas thing.......it's a cowboy thing! Going to leave this world wearing boots, spurs, hat, sash, kerchief & Colt SAA in style. My sister has always referred to as her "redneck gun nut brother" so I do not want to disappoint folks coming to my wake!

To whit: I have already passed my Dad's Stevens 87A to his only granddaughter (last Christmas) and have others in my accumulation specified to family. I have bought them for my pleasure alone and I do not regret the money spent. As we never had kids, there were my kiddos, kinda. Always tried to be a good uncle. Matter of fact I gifted #1 niece a 32 RP just two weeks ago and loaned my sisters girl my Glock 42 until she buys her own handgun. So, starting to spread things around a bit.







Leather by Rick Backman, owner of Old West Reproductions.

BTW, I really like the new look, and uploading pictures is much easier!! Way to go Admin & Moderators!!!!

 

[Robear30]

#1: My first purchase, ca 1990, S&W 2206 Target .22

#2: the most beautiful gun I’ve ever owned, 1992 Beretta Cheetah 86 .380, with tip-up barrel

#3: my best shooter, S&W PC 629–6 V-Comp .44 mag, slab side frame unfluted cyl, full TK Custom smithing.

 

[Jrtrucker]

Mdl 39-2 nickel and Springfield 1911 that my dad built..

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

If survival is a must, I would keep my Benelli Super Black Eagle II. Anything from slugs to bird shot sounds right to me. That is today's choice: wonder what tomorrow might bring.

 

[416rig]

That 71 ROCKS. I love those. The most powerful factory round chambered in a lever action. I have a Browning 71 and I love it.

 

[jack zeller]

S&W PC 4 inch Shield 45 acp.

 

[Robear30]

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Has to be two....
Beretta Cougar 8000. Carried this one as a duty weapon.
S&W 442. Finest all around carry weapon I own. Has withstood the test of time for decades.

I owned a Cougar 8045, sweet shooter. Got a lot of attention at the Sheriff’s ERT range back in the day…

 

[MacDone1]

I would hate parting with any of them. That said, for sentimental reasons, the last firearm I would part with would be my first rifle given to me by my dad when I was eight. It's an old Stevens single shot .22 that he used before I was born to put food on the table. I have already promised it to my son.

 

[BKLooney]

The very last would be one of my model 29-2's, my mother gave me this one as a birthday gift.

 

[Oil Field Trash]

My dad's 586 , 4" Nickel. RR, WO, TH, TT, Ser AAB-oxxx No dash, no M. My M1 Garand, SA came off the line in July of 1943. Stamped BNP (Nitro proofed) as a lend-lease to Britain.

 

[Major 2]

I have a modest collection of bring backs. it would be near if not imposable to part with them,
One in particular is Mr. (Capt.) William "Bill" Roberts issue Ithica 1911.
I had the pleasure to meet this man and to own his gun.

ROBERTS,

WILLIAM FRANKLIN

William Franklin Roberts, 97, died on August 11, 2019 in Gainesville, Georgia.

Born February 16, 1922 in Jacksonville Florida, William served as a B-26 Marauder pilot with the 386th Bomb Group, 555th Bomb Squadron during World War II. He flew 50 combat missions and was in Paris on VE-Day.

Mr. Roberts was a graduate of both the University of Florida and UCLA as well as a Charter Life Member of the University of Florida's National Alumni Association and Grand Guard. William worked at Northrop Corp and the Aerospace Corporation in Southern California as well as GE in Philadelphia. He provided technical assistance for the first communications satellite and for developmental stages of the space shuttle. Earth Day in 1970 inspired William to found Sigma Treatment Systems. He patented pollution control systems for ships at sea and traveled the world, giving lectures and promoting his company.

William's active retirement included a purposeful emphasis on creative ventures to balance his largely technical career. He often said, 'I feel like I have lived several lives, and they were all good.'

William was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Constance Charron Roberts, in May, 2014.

He is survived by four sons; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many special nieces and second cousins, plus numerous other relatives and friends of all ages in many locations.

On August 29th at 2:00PM a Memorial Service will be held for William at Lanier Village Estates, a retirement community in Gainesville, GA.

A later interment, with full military rites will be at the

Florida National Cemetery in Jacksonville. This will be a joint interment for William and Constance

 

[Major 2]

And then there is my Dads S&W Hand ejector circa 1927.
He had with him on board the "Lenape" his 32- foot launch, as volunteer in the Coast Guard mosquito fleet 1942

 

[model70man]

Too hard to choose! One would be a four digit serial Model 71 Winchester deluxe made in 1936. Took many a deer with it. The second would be a 425 Stevens Hi Power in .32 Remington made in 1910. Very hard to find. The third would be a tuned S&W 17-3, 8 3/8 that shoots like a rifle. (lousy picture) Also a nickel S&W 29-2. Beautiful piece.! I guess I don't know which one would be the last one,!!! No help here View attachment 753734View attachment 753735View attachment 753736View attachment 753737View attachment 753740

You have great taste, Sir!