We do have adequate proof of ownership of the parts & other stuff in his custody. Pictures, a serial number, a copy of the parts inventory when the box was sent, etc. We aren’t talking about barrels or even complete guns, I don’t think I ever said anything about specifically about barrels.
A trailer is an entirely different thing. You have license, registration and titles to back up your claims.
The “victim” hasn’t personally done the knocking. A Good Samaritan who lives close by and is a long time friend of this gunsmith (20+ years family friend) has done the knocking. He and I have been in contact since the gunsmith stopped answering his phone. Multiple times over the last few months. Has even taken him to the Doctors office to get his medications filled, etc. This gunsmith is suffering from an extreme bout of depression….the debilitating kind. Medications don’t seem to be working and now this good friend of his has just about had a gut full dealing with him. I don’t blame him one bit either, he’s a good man and has gone above and beyond trying to help out this situation. Other individuals (David Trevallion, Paul Hodgins included) have tried to talk sense to him as well. They are all old friends. Nothing has worked.
Also….the Good Samaritan has full written authorization to take the parts from the gunsmiths custody if he can get into the shop and grab them. Problem is….he hasn’t been able to get into the shop!!!
How much clearer would you like the situation? I’m not gonna give out too many personal details, they would have no bearing on how to proceed anyway.
Worth the legal cost? I guess on principal alone it’s worth it to me. Nobody likes getting taken. I would just like to hear from some folks who might have been here, in this situation and how to best proceed.
