Now I'm depressed again,,,

"If you ARE going to take them in the box with you, if you can ahead of time, preserve them EXTREMELY well. I mean double-sealed PVC pipe, cosmoline to hell and gone, plus some de-humidifier packets. And a sealed glass jar with the papers in, further sealed in wax plus de-humidifier inside."


Come on, Jim!

That's ridiculous!

Why would you want to arm a potential zombie?

:D
 
A man's gotta have friends don't he? If I were to flop over tomarrow I don't know what the wife would do with the guns. I'd hope she's either keep them for herself or future grand kids (All I have is daughters and sisters that have very little interest in guns) or give em to friends. Most of my friends would hang on to em and use em but a one friend in particular isn't very setimental and would probably sell em off. He tends to see dollar signs.

LK
 
I'm a bit in the same boat, so what I've decided is.... they are to be stored and given to my grandson when he's old enough. Then he can do what he wants with them, and the others can go pound sand.
 
I would absolutely keep the letter with the gun if I were given one. I hope to have some rare pieces like those someday. Any history/story behind it especially a rare gun makes it special to me. I know I'd be thrilled to know the history and stories the gun has seen.

There is a reason I still keep a piece of shrapnel from my uncle from the battle of Dak To/ hill 875.... in a way it's the same reason I think a letter to go with the gun would be a really nice thing to have.
 
Here's an idea for ya: Donate them to the NRA Museum; That way they will be appreciated by many and for generations to come.
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I have another option you may consider...

about four years ago I met an elderly man who was very ill, and couldn't shoot anymore, and like you had no family to pass his collection onto. After talking to him for awhile he realized I wasn't just some young punk, but honestly interested in collecting. So he cut me some very wonderful deals on some really, really nice firearms. In return I helped him move out of his house and a few other favors that he couldn't perform himself... Yard work, lifting, etc...

When I left I promised to take very good care of his guns and they would have a good home, he looked quite sad, but still smiled.

Sadly he passed away a last year.

I always remember him and how kind he was to pass some of these guns to me when I was so young... My collection wouldn't be nearly as nice if it wasn't for his generosity...

Perhaps that is a way to find your fine guns a new home and make sure they will be remembered. He certainly left an impression on me.
 
I do have a 1/2 brother on my father's side, who I know has 2 sons. He is/was a career Air Force man & you'd think it would be easier to find him than it is. I've met him twice in my life (1st time when I was about 9 & 2nd time through the Red Cross when our father passed away). I have several guns that I'd give him today if I could find him & would probably leave the remainder to him or his kids when I settle into flying the marble kite for eternity.
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Oh, brother...I mean half brother....we have finally found each other:D

I have always thought that your intelligence was only eclipsed by your extreme good looks. You have always been my fav kin.

PS....Please PM me for the address to send the guns....please clean them before sending.:D
 
Easy! Sell them to me. I'll pay 3 times the amount of what you might get in the US. Cant buy the 8mm German Mauser as my country does not allow import of rifles for now.
 
My local shooting range is a "club" which has a junior marksmanship program. They accept donations to fund shooting sports for young shooters. Have you considered seeing if you have a similar program in your area? If you are considering an auction, this will ensure that the proceeds go to a worthy cause.

http://www.custersportsmensclub.com/
 
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