Tomorrow my Dad's Garand gets sold..Long read but worth it.UPDATE 5/9

[kld555]

The castle you mention is called "Landgrafenschloss" I believe. Thanks for the story.

 

[AJ]

Just my opinion, but I would have donated it to a museum. With the understanding that the collection be displayed completely and never broken up.

 

[mrcvs]

Just my opinion, but I would have donated it to a museum. With the understanding that the collection be displayed completely and never broken up.

But museums don’t always understand your “understanding”. And will sell your cherished objects to raise funds.

Where were these artifacts sold and, if the sale is over, can a link be posted?

 

[MelvinWalker]

But museums don’t always understand your “understanding”. And will sell your cherished objects to raise funds.

Where were these artifacts sold and, if the sale is over, can a link be posted?

The sale is not over....The buyer looked at everything this morning and liked it, but he didn't bring enough cash. He has an Essex frame 1911 with an original Colt 1911 slide that he wanted to possibly trade in on it, but I don't need another 1911.

These items were not listed anywhere. It was by word of mouth from me to an LEO that bought some ammo from me in the past.

At least we got to look at some guns this morning. We compared some guns and he wanted to buy my 1974 Model 15-3 in the box, but I don't sell S&W's...It was his birth year and he collects guns from 1974.

 

[MelvinWalker]

But museums don’t always understand your “understanding”. And will sell your cherished objects to raise funds.

Where were these artifacts sold and, if the sale is over, can a link be posted?

True, I have heard horror stories about donated items that never get displayed and end up in an auction later...Never for me.

 

[AJ]

True, I have heard horror stories about donated items that never get displayed and end up in an auction later...Never for me.

Then get a table at Lakeland and put the collection up for sale there. Lakeland Arms Show You may find a collector that would be interested in the whole display there.

 

[luvsmiths]

Just my opinion, but I would have donated it to a museum. With the understanding that the collection be displayed completely and never broken up.

Yeah, and "understandings" get misunderstood.

Better with the friend.

 

[ladder13]

Thank you Melvin for this great post. You are an honorable man.

 

[gunbarrel]

AJ, thank you for bringing up that show; much appreciated. I have been a member of the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club since 1990, and it's our show; so, I have a table. This is our Spring show (we also have one in September and one in January), and Spring's is our smallest show of the year. However, we are sold out and we have a waiting list of folks who are hoping for cancellations to get a table. With all that being said, a lot of our attendees are collectors and there is a good chance to sell an M1 Garand for a fair price.

 

[AJ]

A friend of mine has a table there for every show and has had one for quite a few years. He specializes in Colt M1911's & M1911A1's and any government issue M1911/A1's. Look for his sign at the corner of 8th & I. Yes, the January show is usually the best.

 

[gunbarrel]

AJ, will do!

Here is a photo of TR's Rough Riders leaving Tampa Bay to go to Cuba...

 

[ameridaddy]

I admire your determination to keep it all together; after all, it is yours to do with as you like.
That was a nicely written explanation of the history and your rationale.
Well done! Best of luck on your sale.