They might carry more sentimental value/memories to him if he gets them from you while you’re alive, and as you said, you can watch him enjoy them. You can also pass some down to grand kids if you have any. My love for collecting got started with guns that my grandfathers had given to me.

ETA: My grandfather let me borrow his favorite rifle to go on a hog hunt when I was younger. When I brought it back, he told me it was mine, provided that I’d never sell it. Definitely a fond memory I’ll never forget.

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Posted on 3/11/24 at 4:09 pm to Theduckhunter

Man, some great advice so far..

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Posted by JDPndahizzy

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Posted on 3/11/24 at 4:21 pm to Theduckhunter

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My dad gave me his guns a month before he died from cancer.
Do that.
We looked like we were crying over the sentimental guns and each story he told me about those guns.
In reality, it was a good excuse to cry over him getting ready to pass.

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My grandfather let me borrow his favorite rifle to go on a hog hunt when I was younger. When I brought it back, he told me it was mine, provided that I’d never sell it. Definitely a fond memory I’ll never forget.

Are yall TRYING to make my eyes sweat?? Damn!!

I know what you mean though.. He wanted one of those Henry Golden Boys when they we re-introduced about a decade ago.. I opened my safe and pulled out a SA-22 and handed it to him and said this is for you.. He started tearing up then I started tearing up because he was tearing up..

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