Just had a gun gifted to me

[ckarr]

I do home health physical therapy and had struck up a good friendship with an older patient who loved hunting, shooting and riding as much as myself. He passed away a year and a half ago and I got a call from his wife this morning telling me to come by. I didn’t ask any questions, as I walk in I see many of the guns he had shown me over the years, stuff I would have loved to buy like m1 carbine and all kinds of high dollar stuff. Is wife had priced these out and was selling them all for 12k today, but said he wanted me to have this rifle she had laying out. It’s a J.C. Higgins Sears Roebuck model 45 30-30. His first rifle he ever owned and kept very near and dear, as it had also taken many deer in its time. I love it. It’s a perfect fit and so smooth, great compact size. I couldn’t believe it. Definitely means more to me knowing he bought this as a teenager either at 14-15 as it’s stamped to be a 1961-1962 manufacture date.

I’m curious if anyone else has this same style lever action and some of the stories you have of it if you do? I wish I could hear some of the stories from this gun and him today, definitely felt very honored today after receiving this.

 

[Redneck1919]

Good Karma.

 

[toobaroque]

Be sure to declare this on your taxes for 2020. Big brother will be watching you. Per IRS Code Section 61, you must use the current fair market value to be reported as income.

 

[jeffro429]

Be sure to declare this on your taxes for 2020. Big brother will be watching you. Per IRS Code Section 61, you must use the current fair market value to be reported as income.

You don't get invited to events much do you?

 

[November Sierra]

Be sure to declare this on your taxes for 2020. Big brother will be watching you. Per IRS Code Section 61, you must use the current fair market value to be reported as income.

Don't be such a boner killer. Man is sharing a sentimental story and you waltz in being that guy

 

[Omega]

Sorry about your friend. One to cherish fo sho.

 

[rockyfatcat]

Be sure to declare this on your taxes for 2020. Big brother will be watching you. Per IRS Code Section 61, you must use the current fair market value to be reported as income.

only if they give you a 1099

 

[jeep78]

I believe it is a Marlin made for Sears. I have a similar made for Western Auto.

Solid gun, should serve you well. Was probably your friend's favorite of all his guns.

 

[THREEJAYS]

Cool story thx for sharing

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I'm glad you got this gift, from a thankful old man you obviously made a good impression on during his last days.

Since this was a one-owner gun until you got it, I think the gun's value (both to you and to some future collector, should you or your heirs ever decide to sell it) would be enhanced by writing down what you know of the gun's history. That which you posted here, and maybe anything else his widow can add. Where and when it was purchased, what kind of game it was used on, in what states. If I were buying an old gun, I'd like to know those things about its history. Often we don't know and can't know, but to the extent that it's knowable, I'd try to find out and write it down.