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This just might fit the bill!!?? -


Wm. Smith of London ~ Flint lock double barrel side by side shotgun by Wm. Smith of London. No serial number. Top gold next to locks marked "Gulley".

I have been told that the best way of not paying inheritance tax is to have the person sell you the items listed for $1.00. All legal and binding.

Sharpsrifle, I take your comments as a high compliment. Thank you.

Roscoe

Bill, Why don't you sell me the M37S two barrel set and the high condition 4E for less than you paid for them and take a capital loss on your 1040? Your conscience will be clear and it will be my problem down the road. I could even Will them back to you and you would get a step-up in basis.

Mr. Stephenson,
Please do take my comments about your web site as a most sincere compliment, your guns and site are first tier.

VA Collector,
Perhaps you should contact Roscoe Stephenson and discuss the many options that have been presented on this forum. One look at http://www.RoscoeStephenson.com should tell you he knows a thing or two about quality, and since he's an attorney located in Covington, VA there's a possibility he's close enough to provide "hands-on" advice. Just a thought since I don't know neither of you, but what have you got to lose?
One thing is certain. We're all impressed with the high quality of the arms your uncle bequeathed to you. Any collector would think they'd died and gone to heaven to have such arms given to them. I suspect that the appraisal you received 2+ years ago is a bit on the low end. If most of the collection is of the quality you've posted here, I think you can multiple it by 3 or 4 to get a more realistic figure. Consequently, seeking the very best professional advice is a necessity. Unless you're knowledgeable yourself, sell only through a dealer/broker with a track record for selling high end guns to an established client list with DEEP pockets!

I found some earlier pics of several of the firearms http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh179/VaCollector/ and have uploaded them to photobucket. Some of the caps MAY not be correct as I was going from a very cloudy memory....so PLEASE let me know if something doesn't look right....otherwise....enjoy the pics!

http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh179/VaCollector/

VaCollector: Regardless of what Chief & Dave K said (or perhaps in agreement) you should speak with several auction houses including Charlton Hall, Greg Martin & James Julia before choosing. I would, however, select one on this side of the pond for the reasons before given if you decide to go the auction route.

Best Regards, George

Keeping a gun in the family is important ya - but which one eh?
I wouldn't think your uncle too happy if you sold 'em all just to winter in the south of France!

VA Collector, the poster "Capt Curl" is a collector of English guns, a wonderful source of information for you if you would consider contacting him through the web address that he provides with his posts. He is located in Virginia and would be available to you for advice. Bill Murphy