While it has been a lot of work, Michael gave me an incredible opportunity to help manage the liquidation of his items. I learned a lot from him while spending hours in that room with him going over the rifles, but I was forced to learn even more when researching all the various parts I was photographing and listing.

We had a serious conversation before he went into the hospital and he left me with very specific instructions including, "don't give my sh*t away!" Thank you to all of you have visited my auctions over the last several months since Michael passed away. Thank you also for helping me correct my descriptions to avoid issues later.

Michael's items will continue to be listed over the next few weeks and I imagine that only his library will be left after the holidays. I have sold a few hundred of his books already and there are many more to go.

... Joe