Looking for help to solve a mystery

[Dean Romig]

We certainly hope you had a contract with Mr X the elder. Without a written and signed contract of intent, you probably don’t have a leg to stand on. Sorry…

The “4-10” is likely a cery valuable gun, depending on grade and condition.






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[Bill Murphy]

It would do no harm to share the serial numbers with us, and we may provide more information for you.

[J. A. EARLY]

You mentioned the letters Mr. X sent you admitting that he was holding them for you, with an estimated value. This is your only hope if you have the letters. If not you can only hope to find them and buy them back, if you are really lucky. Not likely to happen. Never let someone hold onto what you have of great value. It happens every day.

There was a local bird dog trainer here (setters) and his hunting partner let him "keep" his .410 Parker to hunt with. When he died his son showed up to reclaim the loaned Parker. He should have bought it when he had the chance.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Jerry Harlow

You mentioned the letters Mr. X sent you admitting that he was holding them for you, with an estimated value. This is your only hope if you have the letters. If not you can only hope to find them and buy them back, if you are really lucky. Not likely to happen. Never let someone hold onto what you have of great value. It happens every day.

There was a local bird dog trainer here (setters) and his hunting partner let him "keep" his .410 Parker to hunt with. When he died his son showed up to reclaim the loaned Parker. He should have bought it when he had the chance.

Was the trainers first name “Elgin” ?

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Was the trainers first name “Elgin” ?

No, Nick Perkins.

[Robert Gravely]

Fortunately I have several letters passed between Mr. X and myself in 1995 regarding the gun. One includes a hand scribe message passing along his best wishes to my family.

In a June 5, 1995 letter he writes...

"As to the 20-guage Parker that your Grandfather gave you, we are taking good care of it."

I provided all the written communication I have on file with Mr. X, Jr. in an attempt to establish ownership.

Thank you for taking a moment to help here!

[Robert Gravely]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

It would do no harm to share the serial numbers with us, and we may provide more information for you.

Thanks so much for your interest and of course I can share the serial number which is 236293. May thanks again!

[78CJ]

Originally Posted by Robert Gravely

Thanks so much for your interest and of course I can share the serial number which is 236293. May thanks again!

236293 is a VH 20 Gauge with 26" Barrels with a capped pistol grip stock. No extra's listed.

You mention a pad and depending on condition you will be much closer to the 3K mark you mentioned but that depends on condition.

Ryan

[Bill Murphy]

We would be interested in the serial number of the .410. Thanks for letting us assist you.

[Robert Gravely]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

We certainly hope you had a contract with Mr X the elder. Without a written and signed contract of intent, you probably don’t have a leg to stand on. Sorry…

The “4-10” is likely a cery valuable gun, depending on grade and condition.

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As often times happens a deal like this is done between friends. If Mr. X were still alive I believe I wouldn't be having this conversation. And at the time of the trade I was just 17 so not sure I could have entered into a binding contract.