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    Unbelievable story

    Unfortunately, My grandmother has cancer, how does this have to do with WWII guns? I will get to that in a second. She is in the hospital and my mother has been able to visit her everyday. While sitting down in a waiting room, she overheard two older folks talking, they began to talk about the war, at first, they mentioned that a gentleman in their family wasnt in the war, but his best friend named Bayne was in the war, well, Bayne is the name of my Great Grandfather(the one who brought back the battle damaged mauser and many other guns, but we dont know where any of them are except for the battle damaged mauser, which is up in my room). The mention of the name Bayne had gotten my mother to listen in a little bit, then the lady began to mention about how good of friends they were, then she said "he even brought him back a German rifle with a bayonet, Bayne Petty was his name". Bayne Petty was my Great Grandfather, so my mother ran over, introduced herself, and began talking with them. She later on gave them our phone number in case they ever wanted to get rid of the rifle.

    My Grandfather said we would never find a single rifle he brought back other than the one we have, boy was he wrong.

    #2
    What a small world ...

    Best wishes to Your Grandmother!

    Regards,
    Steve

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      #3
      Wow! Thanks for sharing...funny sometimes how some things come full circle.
      Great for you! Sorry about your Grandmother.

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        #4
        My Grandmother is getting better. I kinda hope they call about the rifle, but I will not be disappointed if they dont. The guy who had it was my Great Grandfathers best friend, and it was brought back for him.

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          #5
          Josh,

          If you ever want to get the rifle, you should start engaging the other family right now, gently nudging them your way. The rifle should have no sentimental value to them, as it was not their ancestor's "war trophy": it was your grandfather's.

          I've dealt with situations such as this in the past and, typically, if the other family is even half-way reasonable, once they see your serious interest and dedication to collecting/preserving such war relics, they will work a deal with you.

          If members of the other family live near you, I suggest you invite them over to view your collection so that you can show them what you do with all of this stuff and how you take care of it/appreciate it. Seeing that a sort-of family heirloom will "go to a good home" often (IMO) does the trick in sealing such deals.

          If they do come over to visit, ask them to bring their rifle with them so that you can take a closer look at it. Also, be sure to have some cash handy as well, just in case they make an on-the-spot decision to sell it to you.

          Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress.

          Alan

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            #6
            Too cool. Hopefully this story has a happy ending!

            Cincylance

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              #7
              Forget about the rifle, be glad that your grandmother is doing better
              That's what counts
              Ace

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                #8
                Wow! Life is indeed funny. Glad your Grandmother is better, and good luck on getting the rifle.

                Johnnie

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                  #9
                  I dont know if I should try to get the rifle. It was brought back specifically for my Great Grandfathers best friend(or maybe just brought back and then given to him). I will have to give this a good thinking over.

                  My grandmothers cancer has spread to her liver and to a kidney from her colon. Its not looking good.

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                    #10
                    If you dont get it someone else will. Id make em an offer thats standing, and maybe they will give you th chance to buy it someday. That would ice the cake id say. Also ask if they have anything else german. You better give it good home for life if you get it, and not sell it off right off just for a few bucks. This gun may be karmic, and meant to be yours...time will tell. Good luck to you, ill send good thoughts your way for success.

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                      #11
                      Best wishes to your Grandmother Josh! I would at least make an attempt at obtaining the rifle, as It had much more meaning to you most likely than the friend that he originally gave it to.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Josh Beckett View Post
                        I dont know if I should try to get the rifle. It was brought back specifically for my Great Grandfathers best friend(or maybe just brought back and then given to him). I will have to give this a good thinking over.

                        My grandmothers cancer has spread to her liver and to a kidney from her colon. Its not looking good.
                        Sorry to hear that,mate...you'd better focus on your grandmother, the hell with the rifle, now at least...

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                          #13
                          There are a few things at play- of couse you focus on your grandmother, but if it were me I would contact that family as well. Don't go in trying to buy the rifle, just let them know you are interested in it because of your connection to your grandfather. Again, don't try to buy it, but at least see it. Many times items like that go to estate sales later on, or get hacked up into deer rifles. It would be a shame for that to happen- make sure they know the historical signficance of it to you and your family as well.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Mike Steves View Post
                            There are a few things at play- of couse you focus on your grandmother, but if it were me I would contact that family as well. Don't go in trying to buy the rifle, just let them know you are interested in it because of your connection to your grandfather. Again, don't try to buy it, but at least see it. Many times items like that go to estate sales later on, or get hacked up into deer rifles. It would be a shame for that to happen- make sure they know the historical signficance of it to you and your family as well.
                            I agree 100%. I hope things work out well for your grandmother. I lost my dad to cancer three years ago. It is a tough experience to go through.

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                              #15
                              I dont have their contact info, but we have their names. If I call them up, how do I introduce myself?

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