Does it have to be family?
Three years ago my very best friend and range buddy passed away,,,
She had lots of guns but one that always went with her,,,
Was a 4" nickel-plated S&W Model 34 revolver.
Jackie got the revolver on her 11th (?) birthday,,,
Her father took her to a gun store and told her she could have any .22 she wanted.
When I commented on her good taste she chuckled,,,
I asked her why she chose that particular gun,,,
Her reply was, "It was shiny."
Her brother came to settle her estate,,,
I told him I would like to buy that revolver,,,
I really wanted it as a memento of my friend.
He just handed it to me and said, "It's yours."
I have another dear friend who knew Jackie as well as I did,,,
His daughter (Chrissa) was the only young child Jackie could ever tolerate.
I've cased the Model 34 along with a 3" Model 36 I later purchased,,,
That cased set will go to Chrissa when I take the dirt nap,,,
Along with an explanatory letter that I have written.
So maybe these two pistols will become heirlooms for her future family.
Aarond
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