Most costly handgun

**PaleDriver** · September 23rd, 2012, 03:11 PM

This Smith & Wesson was bought new by my Dad in about 1956 and when he passed in 2008 it went to my oldest Brother. I lost my Brother last week and now I hold the pistol. I can't decide if I will ever fire it. I just like to think of the hands that have held it.

**solrac7** · September 23rd, 2012, 03:28 PM

Sorry about the price paid for that pistol.

She is a beauty though! I am a fan of the humpbacks myself. I carry one fairly often in the cooler months, and find that it points naturally in my hand. I'd shoot it, as it is a family heirloom and should never be sold, but they like to be used.

Cb

**jerryg** · September 23rd, 2012, 03:55 PM

Sorry for your loss. I would shoot it now & then, I bet your Dad & brother would like to hear it.

**EandGWZ** · September 23rd, 2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by jerryg

Sorry for your loss. I would shoot it now & then, I bet your Dad & brother would like to hear it.

Yes, always helpful to ask, what they would want?

I doubt they would suggest he not shoot it.

**rady8um** · September 23rd, 2012, 08:16 PM

It's truly amazing the power a piece of metal has, isn't it? Shoot it if it feels right, or keep it oiled and stored away for future generations, if that's what feels right.

I've said it before, my most precious gun is the 1913 Beretta I inherited from my Grandfather. Nobody would be stupid enough to pay me what it would take for me to sell it.

**Manxdriver** · September 23rd, 2012, 09:37 PM

Do your family a favor, SOON, start writing down the interesting things you recall about both your Dad and your brother. Put it to paper and keep it with the gun. Stories about funny stuff from family hunting trips, reunions, what they did for a living, that kind of stuff. It won't add a dollar to the value of the gun, but it will make it priceless!

**GeneCC** · September 23rd, 2012, 09:45 PM

I have my Dad's carry piece. I prefer something different so I won't carry it.

You have a very pretty revolver. Keep it well.

**DellRich89** · September 24th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Sorry for your loss. As much as we would like to live forever with our loved ones, we just can't. I look a death as a "process of life" and i've learned a lot in the little years i've been living to cherish life and learn from people that i care about in life because you won't have them forever. Thats a nice peice of family history you have there. I hope when i'm long gone my children will hold on to my guns and keep the cycle going.