Hijacking "/passed down guns"

[GJeffB]

aaannd back to my OP concerning guns, I have a fairly standard 10/22 so that would be #5. It's gradually had a couple of add-ons (scope, BX trigger). Why? Because that's what I started #2 grandson on (as a single shot), he became a very good rifle shot with it. And most importantly because he learned the 4 Rules just to be able to start shooting. I think he'd deserve that one.

-jb, most of mine have a story

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I would suggest talking with your local 4-H or FFA, about donating to them.

My grandson signed up for the 4-H skeet team, in High School. A couple of the kids, low income and no gun, were furnished with a gun that had been donated by a local benefactor.

Thats a great idea! Does Appleseed Project accept donations too, I wonder?

 

[Meeks36]

I told my wife to hand out stun guns during my funeral. Last one standing gets them all!

In reality not sure what will happen. Kids are not gun friendly. They enjoy shooting just not on the level I do. Wife is the same way. She likes her 380. But could careless of the others.

 

[GJeffB]

What a great bunch of responses!
uh, vast majority missed the point and I apologize for the indistinct premise of the OP. Mods, ready to call time out?

-jb, 3 strikes, I'm out

 

[Enfielder]

My wife and I have no family. We never had kids, and I'm an only child. Both of our parents are dead. My wife has one sister who isn't worth the powder it would take to blow her up. We have a few shirt tail cousins who we have nothing to do with.

In short, I have no one to pass my collection down to.... Let alone everything else I own. So it is somewhat of a problem......... (This is the part where 29 guys can be original, and quote this post and say, "You could leave them to me!").

You obviously don’t remember that one drink one drunken night of passion with my harlot of a mother who told me that I could find you here on THR. Should I call you father or dad?

 

[Reloadron]

Put them in my casket. Maybe there’s free unlimited ammo in heaven. Who says you can’t take it with you?????

I see what looks to be an Eagle, Globe and Anchor in your avatar. Marines, including former Marines do not die, they go to hell and regroup.

 

[Jdague12]

We also guard the streets of heaven. I’ll be there someday somehow. Ooooh Rah!!!!

 

[mljdeckard]

I have become a bit of a jerk about this.

I have a circulation of a handful of guns that came from my father and grandfather. Some of my siblings wanted some of them, and I was leery. Some of my nephews are delinquents and would pawn them or allow them to fall into criminal hands. I said; "I don't care who has them. I just want a solemn vow that they will STAY in the family. I go so far as to suggest shooting together every so often to make sure I keep eyes on them.

These include: a Colt Woodsman, A Ruger Standard Model, a Remington 760 in .257 Roberts, a S&W (Howa) Model 1500 in .270, a 1917 Enfield, a Model 97 16 Ga, a Model 97 12 Ga take-down model, an NRA membership giveaway Inland M-1 carbine, a Remington 700 VSSF 22-250, A Springfield G.I. Model 1911. That's what comes to mind.

As for MY guns, I haven't decided. My boys aren't showing my degree of enthusiasm so far, and I am in the process of setting them all up with their own G-19, M-4, and shotgun. I don't know that they will want mine over and above that. Probably give them to army buddies and friends. We'll see. My most favored prize is an AR-10 I built in .243. Custom and one of a kind.

 

[JTHunter]

Being childless, who gets my collection is a point of contention. Some were inherited from my grandfather and just one from my father. One is a "wall-hanger" as it no longer locks the cylinder and is unsafe to fire. Another, a Colt Jr. in .25ACP, was NIB when I inherited it.
A Colt 1903 Hammerless has a worn barrel but still functions. Then there is a .32-20 S & W revolver (Mod. of 1905) in mint condition but without the box. The rest are newer, the second oldest being my .380 Astra at about 45 years old and a Stevens SxS 12 ga. about 60 years old.
I have a grand-nephew that may be interested in guns but he's 3 hours away and I don't get to see him but 3-4 times a year. If we were closer, I would no only take him out to practice but I'd try to get him interested in hunting too.

 

[Jdague12]

The firearms are just one side of the story. My wife has to figure out what to do with all of the reloading stuff also. Primers and powder are almost worth as much as the firearms.

 

[Mullo98]

Being childless, who gets my collection is a point of contention. Some were inherited from my grandfather and just one from my father. One is a "wall-hanger" as it no longer locks the cylinder and is unsafe to fire. Another, a Colt Jr. in .25ACP, was NIB when I inherited it.
A Colt 1903 Hammerless has a worn barrel but still functions. Then there is a .32-20 S & W revolver (Mod. of 1905) in mint condition but without the box. The rest are newer, the second oldest being my .380 Astra at about 45 years old and a Stevens SxS 12 ga. about 60 years old.
I have a grand-nephew that may be interested in guns but he's 3 hours away and I don't get to see him but 3-4 times a year. If we were closer, I would no only take him out to practice but I'd try to get him interested in hunting too.

I'll try to get him more interested when you can. Perhaps a free time weekend with practice shooting to get him more in the game.

 

[drk1]

A simple spread sheet listing the gun, serial #, $ paid, and $ value will go a long way to helping anyone who is responsible for your collection when you're gone.

Thanks for the suggestion Mr. Jimbo80. I've thought about that for years now. Unfortunately, "a simple spread sheet" taking into account all of the accessories, ammo, reloading stuff, etc. would be hundreds of pages long and at this point simply trying to put it together would (most likely) kill me! Thanks again!

 

[Flight01]

Many families have been destroyed over a nickel.

Yep. Even someone getting or giving a better Christmas gift can bring a family down. People Like that are lacking in understanding of what Family means.

 

[Reloadron]

Yep. Even someone getting or giving a better Christmas gift can bring a family down. People Like that are lacking in understanding of what Family means.

Sadly I believe many of us have witnessed first hand sibling against sibling. It gets ugly. My and my wife's wishes are well spelled out and the will is an open book to kids and grandkids. Fortunately when our mom passed we all knew well in advance the plan and what mom's wishes were. Everything extends well beyond guns. Had a good friend, an attorney no less. He was an only child with deceased parents. He did not plan the heart attack which took his life. His estate became a feeding frenzy for distant cousins. You would think an attorney would have had a will?

Ron

 

[.308 Norma]

You would think an attorney would have had a will?

Ha! That kind of made me laugh, Ron. It reminded me of an electrician I used to work with. He always said, "The guys that live in a houses with an unwired basements are electricians."

 

[Reloadron]

Ha! That kind of made me laugh, Ron. It reminded me of an electrician I used to work with. He always said, "The guys that live in a houses with an unwired basements are electricians."

I have every intention of finishing the basement wiring. Retired electrical engineering. At least myself and my wife have our will in order. When my sister lost her husband who I really miss his orders were specific as to his guns. Exactly how they were to be distributed.

Ron