Not a Luger...very rare Colt SAA

[hansfischer007]

..I just want to know…as Im sure other Members as well……the "Story" on how you found it….where…??…who had it..?…and of course how much…??……….Many years ago….I worked for a major airlines on the Ticket Counter….and one of the Airport Police Officers and I were good friends……and we both worked late nite shifts……and "talked guns" a lot……one time he told me about "an old gun that belonged to his Uncle."…….said after his uncle died…his aunt put it in the attic in a suitcase……then many years later gave it to him……….he said…"one of these days will bring it in to show you…..she gave it to me and I really don't want it……I want a .44 Magnum,!!…as Im planning on moving to Alaska"…well…this went on for a couple of months….."gonna bring that old gun in one of these days…etc…etc…"…….well….one nite….about 2300 he showed up at the counter….the airport was deserted….I worked until 0200 shift…..he had a paper bag…..we went in the back room…..he pulls out….a WW1 Colt .45 automatic……granted the finish was pretty worn…..but he said……." I really don't want this dang thing…..Give me $30.00 and its yours..!!"…….well…I was in shock…and as we were friends….told him it was worth a lot more than $30.00……but he said……."we are friends…and I want you to have it…"……..and I still have it…..actually gave it to my youngest son …who is a police Sergeant…. so sometimes….."Good Stuff"…just comes along