What’s your opinion here?

[Deputy819]

So, a while back I remember a thread that got started about 'firearms you wished you'd never sold' (or something to that effect). This thread is similar to that, but a little more specific as to the situation/conditions. So, here it is. Let's say that you had inherited a firearm (in this case a near mint condition Smith & Wesson model 49 still in original factory box) from a close relative that had passed away and other than being a 'keepsake/sentiment/reminder' you really had no use for it. Do you hang on to it indefinitely simply out of respect or do you tell yourself that you're NOT selling your dearly departed family member (and you'll ALWAYS have the memories), but rather just an inanimate object and sell it/trade it for something you'd rather have/use instead? Of course, there's always just the 'keep it in the family' notion. My apologies for the 'Darker subject matter', but I'd really like to know how others feel about this. Thanks Gents.....Let's hear it.

 

[JMW67]

Myself I would put it up and pass it down to a son or other family member later on.

 

[Deputy819]

Myself I would put it up and pass it down to a son or other family member later on.

Excellent notion for sure. So, what if you were the 'black sheep' (so to speak) of the family and the ONLY one who was into firearms and such?

 

[JMW67]

well you have nothing invested in it so It does not hurt to just hang on to it awhile it can always be sold at a later date

 

[Deputy819]

Thanks for your input, Sir. Aside from memories that I cherish greatly and will always have I've never been one who associates/transfers those emotions/feelings to a particular object. Maybe I should? I don't know. Obviously there are no 'wrong answers' to this kind of thing and all view-points are welcome here.

 

[nmbarta]

Sell it, get something that you have a use for or can get enjoyment out of. Maybe get something that you can enjoy with your family that will give you another good reason to spend more time with them.

I don't keep things that have sentimental value, those things are stressful to own. If it's not something I want to to sell, I give it to another family member that likes that sort of thing.

I've never placed value in objects other than what they are worth.

Spirits don't reside in materials.

 

[Barrelnut]

Unless I had a real emotional attachment to it Like "my grandpas old squirrel gun" I would probably sell it for something more useful, especially something like a self defense weapon.

 

[Deputy819]

I don't keep things that have sentimental value, those things are stressful to own.

If you don't mind my asking, how so........to you, I mean?

Spirits don't reside in materials.

My mother has said this VERY same thing to me.

 

[Deputy819]

Unless I had a real emotional attachment to it Like "my grandpas old squirrel gun" I would probably sell it for something more useful, especially something like a self defense weapon.

I can see that side of it.....on both accounts. This particular pistol is definitely a good one especially for the purposes of concealment.

 

[nmbarta]

Things that have sentimental value to families carry a certain amount of responsibility. In a sense, you don't own them, you just care for them until you pass them on. This is stressful to me, it's not enjoyable....it's a burden.
If something happens to this object while it's in my possession, it's not just me that is affected by it, it's everyone that sees the non existant value.
I think some people really do get enjoyment out of these objects, and that's great, they should keep them.
It's just silly to keep something that you don't get any benefit from owning because of some unrealistic value placed on it by others.
If you see the value, keep it.
If you don't, get rid if it.

 

[Deputy819]

Yeah, I can see that side for sure. Thank you for sharing, Sir.

 

[aj427ci]

Sentimental or not you might regret it later... every gun I've sold or traded I've ended up on the short side of the stick. Enjoy it for what it is and save up for what you want.

 

[Deputy819]

Sentimental or not you might regret it later..

Yeah, that possibility 'gnaws' at me as well...

 

[jbs2014]

I would keep it. Better to have and not need than to need and not have. Besides, no such thing as too many guns.