Lost my dad... decided to finally shoot his engraved Model 15

[il.bill]

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like your dad left you much to treasure in your life - part of him will live on within you and your family.

I am generally not a big fan of engraved handguns, but that Model 15 snubby is done just right. That revolver is priceless, so family members shooting it now and then will do nothing to diminish its value!

 

[1KPerDay]

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when the sun sets here on the west coast this evening, I'll light a vintage Coleman lantern in honor of your dad.

That is very kind of you... and one of my earliest memories of my dad is camping somewhere and him pumping up and lighting the old-style white gas coleman lantern with the cloth mesh filament or whatever it is. I thank you for that, and please accept my condolences for your loss as well.

My dad has been ready to go for a while now, and I was luckily able to tell him I love him and say goodbye and be with him at the end, but it's affected me a lot more than I previously imagined it would.

Now I gotta find me an old coleman lantern.

 

[Black Knight]

So sorry to hear the news, you have my deepest sympathies. Since you have decided to fire it I would put it away until next year. I would fire it each year on his birthday or another day you determine. Make it an annual tribute to him while preserving it the rest of the year. Again you have my deepest sympathies.

 

[1911 guy]

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but it's affected me a lot more than I previously imagined it would.

First and most important, I am sorry for your loss.

Secondly, there is no adequate preparation for losing a loved one. Even with a lingering illness and knowledge of the inevitable, we all start at square one when it happens.

The good memories you have will help you in the process of grieving the loss of your Dad. Cherish them.

 

[200Apples]

Now I gotta find me an old coleman lantern...

You're looking for any of three model designations made in '30: the Model 327, Model 427 and the Model 220 and 220B. I have a three or four lanterns from the late '20s then many made in '33 and newer... but nothing in between. :-|

Some of the 220's became the Model 228 solely by the swap to a larger diameter ventilator "hat" and larger bale to clear the vent.



This is a 1940's Model 228D (the last of the nickel-plated brass "founts") that I burn all the time. And while I did not photograph it running last night, this is the lantern I spoke of earlier. They're beauties, for sure. Great industrial art, great tools, too, like many of our favorite, iconic firearms. Neat to hear your memories of that lantern lighting. I'll never forget the first time I watched one being lighted in camp when I was a wee lad...

Please forgive the thread's detour.

 

[1KPerDay]

So sorry to hear the news, you have my deepest sympathies. Since you have decided to fire it I would put it away until next year. I would fire it each year on his birthday or another day you determine. Make it an annual tribute to him while preserving it the rest of the year. Again you have my deepest sympathies.

That's a good idea. Thanks.

 

[Mike Kerr]

I am sorry about your Dad passing but he left you a beautiful firearm which I am sure will mean a lot to you as the years pass. I lost my dad a few years ago and I still remember him as if he is still here. Dad also left all of us kids at least a keepsake firearm which was a neat thing. Dad's are cool that way.

Condolences,

it will get better with time.

 

[czhen]

Sorry for your lost, every time you handle it or shoot it he is embracing you.
Keep both close to you always.

CZhen
FL

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Sorry for your loss. We lost our Dad and Mom and it was rough. Shoot it as a reminded of him.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Your father had excellent taste in revolvers friend.
I love the look of the engraving in contrast with the blued steel.

Glad to see you shoot it.

 

[Tacoma]

You only get one dad. You'll miss him for a long time to come. That said, I'm sure he'd be proud of you taking care of that family heirloom .
Tight Groups.