I do believe that MM's passing was not sudden and not totally unexpected by those who knew him well. I believe he had been in declining health for some time.
I think if this would have happened totally unexpectedly then perhaps there might not be a plan in place.
Accordingly there would seem to have been plenty of time for estate planning and that would no doubt include his firearms.
PS. I have zero doubt there are member's of this forum who know exactly what the disposition of MM's firearms are. Those few that do know are without a doubt sadly shaking their heads and wondering why is this coming up now.
I agree.
The only one that I know on here who truly knew him was cross chisels (DT), and when the time is right, I'm sure he might tell of Michael's gun distrubution.
As far as to what George posted in the begining, I do beliee he meant no harm in it, just curious.
Regardless of guns, my thoughts go to his family. I liked his way of writing.