Had the same issue back in 1997 when my dad passed away. He had a fairly good collection of rifles and shotguns that he sold with the exception of a Model 94 and a Model 1906 that had been re-barreled and re-stocked to look like a Model 62. He left those to me, which I donated to the NRA Museum. He had a Colt Single Action in .45 Long Colt, he bought from Hudson's Sporting Goods back in the late 30s. It was a 4 3/4" barrel model. He didn't mention it in his will and my cousin was the executor of the estate. When his relatives and friends heard that she had it, they all decided they should have it. Talk about a lot of raised voices and strong letters. His step brother and step sister, both, had one foot in the grave and they were bound and determined they were going to get their paws on it. My brothers and I were hoping she would donate it to the NRA Museum, but that didn't happen. Events like this always bring out the worst in people.
