Prior to the auction, I expected Michael's guns would sell too high so I decided to focus on Colts, particularly the King/Roper guns. As we now know, I had no idea what I was talking about and the exact opposite was the case. So I changed my plans and, with the help of a good friend in the audience, went on a bit of a shopping spree. I was able to buy both the RG Owen Springfields (Lots 191 and 380), the Heym (259), the G&H NRA Sporter (285), one of the Kirkwoods (305), the Winchester 52A (354), and one of the unmarked Springfields (424). I only wish I'd had deeper pockets to buy more.
We're all fortunate to have had Mike's guidance and benefitted from his passion for these pre-war custom classics. I'd just have preferred he hadn't left us so soon.
Shane
