Interesting subject.....

Edward Tinker · 02-24-2009, 10:10 PM

GT; I have thought about this too. Havn't specifically gotten anything from my dad (like guns), but he is a great guy. I got a Arisaka from my moms dad although he didn't bring it back, and a Model 95 that was my grandfather Tinkers; that has a neat story with it.

I've told my son that most of my collection will be sold before i go, but there are certain items that he will get (unless something happens and I'm outofhere unexpectadly

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That said, I have an excel document that lists everything and why I have it (from whom or if it is a family item).

Ed

apis mellifera · 02-24-2009, 11:38 PM

I'm lucky to come from a sentimental family. My dad has his grandfathers model 97 Winchester shotgun. My grandfather lives in his grandfathers house. Etc, etc. Everything of value was passed around through the family so I'll end up with some historical stuff eventually or as my dad says, "You can have this when I'm done with it." My first child, a boy, was born last October. I built a 1919A4 earlier this month and had his birth date engraved as the serial number. Assuming we're still here, it'll be his some day as will be my grandfather's Luger. Some of you may recall that last year my brother in law died in a car wreck (I listed his lathe for sale here). My wife and I were given his old Land Rover and you can bet that that's one old project she doesn't mind having around. So yes, think about making a good memory for your kids or grandkids before it's too late.

My sad tale is that my dad gave me a Colt Peacemaker for Christmas one year. In college I sold it and bought an engagement ring. I still have the wife I got in trade and I wouldn't part with her, but I'd surly pay to have that gun back.

02-24-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	GT; I have thought about this too. Havn't specifically gotten anything from my dad (like guns), but he is a great guy. I got a Arisaka from my moms dad although he didn't bring it back, and a Model 95 that was my grandfather Tinkers; that has a neat story with it. I've told my son that most of my collection will be sold before i go, but there are certain items that he will get (unless something happens and I'm outofhere unexpectadly ) That said, I have an excel document that lists everything and why I have it (from whom or if it is a family item). Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-24-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
apis mellifera User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	I'm lucky to come from a sentimental family. My dad has his grandfathers model 97 Winchester shotgun. My grandfather lives in his grandfathers house. Etc, etc. Everything of value was passed around through the family so I'll end up with some historical stuff eventually or as my dad says, "You can have this when I'm done with it." My first child, a boy, was born last October. I built a 1919A4 earlier this month and had his birth date engraved as the serial number. Assuming we're still here, it'll be his some day as will be my grandfather's Luger. Some of you may recall that last year my brother in law died in a car wreck (I listed his lathe for sale here). My wife and I were given his old Land Rover and you can bet that that's one old project she doesn't mind having around. So yes, think about making a good memory for your kids or grandkids before it's too late. My sad tale is that my dad gave me a Colt Peacemaker for Christmas one year. In college I sold it and bought an engagement ring. I still have the wife I got in trade and I wouldn't part with her, but I'd surly pay to have that gun back.