My biological father was an amazing marksman, renowned big-game hunter and fisherman, and a horrible father.
But, he was my father so I continued to have a relationship and help him with things as he got older.
He died last Saturday at 80 and tragically in a house fire that started at the head of his bed.
I am the sole heir and named executor of the estate. Police finally released his property today and I was able to access his safes and inventory his collection. He had been selling many firearms lately that he could no longer shoot due to two strokes, so only about 22 rifles left. I still have to clean and record the info on those.
My dad was on the USMC Pistol Team, but ironically, did not like pistols. I knew he had a couple of 1911s and a Colt Woodsman, but also discovered a Ruger Mark II Target with a 2x Burris scope...
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And this neat little S&W .22 revolver...
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And a S&W 29-3 Dirty Harry special...
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And a Kimber Pro Crimson Carry II...
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I know a little about the Ruger, a little about the 29, but nothing about the S&W .22. I assume the Kimber is a solid gun, but I know they had their issues in certain years. I plan on keeping all of the pistols as I can find a use for them.
The rifles and shotguns, however, are harder to justify keeping. Some are worth 5 figures. I will probably sell a few to help finance my new home.