Sorry Members: Change of Plans rifle sale/college gift.

LeverBar · Post by **LeverBar** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:58 am

The plan has a new problem; the recipient prefers to decline the gift. I will respect their decision.

Since they are a member of this forum, it didn't take long for them to see through the scheme.

Something should be done with this rifle beyond simply selling it for a price. I would rather give it away than to do that.

You people surprise me with your generosity. What can we do with this not-so-pretty rifle that would benefit someone else?

The suggestion has been made--and it is a good one--that I do sell it and donate the money to a charity in memory of my Father. I can't quite wrap my druthers around that one yet.

I had more of an inclination to find someone to give it to who would benefit a bit beyond the norm of most rifle acquisitions.

For those of you who have asked its value, I'm not certain--somewhere between $700 and 850?--not sure. I'd have to watch more closely the auctions for rough Winchesters. $600?--I don't know. When the time comes, if it comes, I'll learn to post photos to help you determine for yourselves the monetary value. --I'd rather just give it to maybe a young person who would hunt with it.

Maybe I'm just making too much of this?

Post by **Old Savage** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:07 am

Sorry, details????

Post by **Old Savage** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:11 am

Looked back. If I get it right you can lighten the pressure on yourself. Value is way below the numbers you are quoting.

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:17 am

Ummm.....

Donate it to 86er's camp as a backup available (maybe Ji can use it next month)
for anyone with a gun problem that wouldn't cause a missed hunt?

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:05 am

bsaride wrote:Ummm.....
Donate it to 86er's camp as a backup available (maybe Ji can use it next month) for anyone with a gun problem that wouldn't cause a missed hunt?

+1

Post by **Old Savage** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:45 am

Now there is an idea. Users could donate to charity.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:12 am

I saw the ideas. I would want to make a plaque that says something like "Donated in the Memory of ....." and something like, "To Spread the Appreciation of Lever Action Rifles". Then we get some bulk ammo and charge, oh I don't know, $10 box to shoot, hunt with , whatever. The $10 being returned to LeverBar to do as he wishes. You guys work it out with LeverBar and I'll help with whatever he decides to do.

canonsix · Post by **canonsix** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:22 am

Now that is a capitol idea and as usual 86er is his same old generous self

Doug

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:50 am

Genius, pure genius! I am continually stunned by the level of intelligence, compassion, and honest goodwill demonstrated daily on this forum. Just when I think we've hit the pinnacle, another member demonstrates there is no limit to goodness!!!

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:20 pm

Now that sounds like a great plan all the way through.