Major Collections

Big Norm · 06-06-2001, 12:40 PM

I talked to Ralphs wonderful wife about this. I do not know the specifics of their plans but she said that they do have plans made up of the disposition on Ralphs collection upon his passing. I know that the NRA is trying to hit on Ralph for a contribution of a weapon of some significance. The NRA's display at the Ohio Gun Collectors Association (OGCA) is usually one of the poorest at that show. That makes the NRA stand out since some of the other guys displays are really, really great. Some guys really go out of their way to have great displays at that show. Another guy who I think has a good collection would be Doug Smith of F.G.S. who has been at it for a long time. His son Joe does not seem to have and interest in continuing the collection. I do not know the rest of the sons to say anything. I have talked to Simpsons wife on the phone and she seems to be intelligent and very nice. But he seems to be a lot younger and I do not know if he is a collector or just a marketer.

The problem with gun collecting seems to be that its difficult to have an open display of your pride and joys. Ralph is an exception. I sincerely hope that I someday can actually see Ralphs display room with my very own eyes. Sometimes I wish that he would have stayed in Michigan. I live only about a mile from where he used to live.

06-06-2001, 12:40 PM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Major Collections I talked to Ralphs wonderful wife about this. I do not know the specifics of their plans but she said that they do have plans made up of the disposition on Ralphs collection upon his passing. I know that the NRA is trying to hit on Ralph for a contribution of a weapon of some significance. The NRA's display at the Ohio Gun Collectors Association (OGCA) is usually one of the poorest at that show. That makes the NRA stand out since some of the other guys displays are really, really great. Some guys really go out of their way to have great displays at that show. Another guy who I think has a good collection would be Doug Smith of F.G.S. who has been at it for a long time. His son Joe does not seem to have and interest in continuing the collection. I do not know the rest of the sons to say anything. I have talked to Simpsons wife on the phone and she seems to be intelligent and very nice. But he seems to be a lot younger and I do not know if he is a collector or just a marketer. The problem with gun collecting seems to be that its difficult to have an open display of your pride and joys. Ralph is an exception. I sincerely hope that I someday can actually see Ralphs display room with my very own eyes. Sometimes I wish that he would have stayed in Michigan. I live only about a mile from where he used to live.