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Desert Wolf · 08-23-2007, 07:48 PM

I have to vent my anger so i figured i would do it here, my Grandfather recently died. My Grandmother asked if i wanted his firearms and i said sure, when i went to pick them up my Grandfathers Colt 1911 was missing when i inquired as to where it went my Grandmother told me a supposed family friend told her the firearm really wasn't worth any thing but he would pay her the premium price of $200 dollars for the gun.

My Grandmother being in her late 80s, not knowing anything about firearms and thinking a family friend wouldn't screw her over sold this scum bag the gun. She thought she was doing me a favor and i could use the cash because this dirt bag said he was paying premium for the gun.

Needless to say she was in tears when i told her what the gun was really worth. That dirt bag took advantage of an old woman who just lost her husband and he knows it. Id like to ring this bastards neck but its not worth me going to jail over.

P.S. I misspelled commander in the title have no clue how to fix it (Done)

Bilt4Comfort · 08-23-2007, 07:53 PM

I think I'd pay him a visit anyway...and at least let him know what a phucking loser he is...and maybe guilt him into selling it back.

cid_ayrbourne · 08-23-2007, 07:55 PM

Man! That just... GRRR! People like that piss me off to no end. And there's really nothing you can do is the clincher.

You know - maybe you should suggest he used the money he saved stealing that gun to take a vacation in Florida. I have this friend who's about 10 foot long who just LOVES to meet people like them - matter o' fact, you could say he's green with envy over what them people done.

'cause hanging's too good fer him...

**R Dub** · 08-23-2007, 08:30 PM

I'd pay him a visit with the $200 and tell him he should be ashamed of his deed. And if he doesn't take the money and return the pistol, you will publish his actions in the local newspaper "Man Preys on Elderly Widow".

cjive134 · 08-23-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Wolf

I have to vent my anger so i figured i would do it here, my Grandfather recently died. My Grandmother asked if i wanted his firearms and i said sure, when i went to pick them up my Grandfathers Colt 1911 was missing when i inquired as to where it went my Grandmother told me a supposed family friend told her the firearm really wasn't worth any thing but he would pay her the premium price of $200 dollars for the gun.

My Grandmother being in her late 80s, not knowing anything about firearms and thinking a family friend wouldn't screw her over sold this scum bag the gun. She thought she was doing me a favor and i could use the cash because this dirt bag said he was paying premium for the gun.

Needless to say she was in tears when i told her what the gun was really worth. That dirt bag took advantage of an old woman who just lost her husband and he knows it. Id like to ring this bastards neck but its not worth me going to jail over.

P.S. I misspelled commander in the title have no clue how to fix it (Done)

I'd be as pissed as that wolf in your avitar. Personally, I'd want to pay this "friend" a visit. Just to let him know what a POS he is.

redfish · 08-23-2007, 08:37 PM

I agree with R dub on this take the high road. I hade a situation just like this on some items that belonged to my great grandfather.

I would confront him maybe even with another witness so he can not claim any threats. Then if he does not want to rectify what he has done spend the money to ensure everyone knows what a sorry sack of Sh_t he is!

Good luck let us know what the outcome is.

Apdl · 08-23-2007, 08:38 PM

some family friend more like used duche bag

DMWyatt · 08-23-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Apdl

some family friend more like used duche bag

Still at that you give him too much credit.

XD45X2 · 08-23-2007, 10:51 PM

Well, if there is no Bill of Sale you could report it stolen.

After that you can imagine what to do next. I saw that on a movie once.

leeindy · 08-23-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by R Dub

I'd pay him a visit with the $200 and tell him he should be ashamed of his deed. And if he doesn't take the money and return the pistol, you will publish his actions in the local newspaper "Man Preys on Elderly Widow".

best idea of the bunch

08-23-2007, 07:48 PM	#1
Desert Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 119	Colt 1911 Commander for $200? I have to vent my anger so i figured i would do it here, my Grandfather recently died. My Grandmother asked if i wanted his firearms and i said sure, when i went to pick them up my Grandfathers Colt 1911 was missing when i inquired as to where it went my Grandmother told me a supposed family friend told her the firearm really wasn't worth any thing but he would pay her the premium price of $200 dollars for the gun. My Grandmother being in her late 80s, not knowing anything about firearms and thinking a family friend wouldn't screw her over sold this scum bag the gun. She thought she was doing me a favor and i could use the cash because this dirt bag said he was paying premium for the gun. Needless to say she was in tears when i told her what the gun was really worth. That dirt bag took advantage of an old woman who just lost her husband and he knows it. Id like to ring this bastards neck but its not worth me going to jail over. P.S. I misspelled commander in the title have no clue how to fix it (Done) __________________ Fn Fal Stg58 7.62x51 XD-9 SC Bushmaster Varminter 223 _____________________ "If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." -- Samuel Adams Last edited by R Dub : 08-23-2007 at 08:27 PM.

08-23-2007, 07:53 PM	#2
Bilt4Comfort XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 326	I think I'd pay him a visit anyway...and at least let him know what a phucking loser he is...and maybe guilt him into selling it back. __________________ Rem870Tac SA XD40 SC Taurus M608 Henry.22 You cannot legislate morality, and banning inanimate objects will never substitute for personal responsibility. Banning and limiting things merely makes them profitable to criminals via laws of supply and demand.

08-23-2007, 07:55 PM	#3
cid_ayrbourne XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 524	Man! That just... GRRR! People like that piss me off to no end. And there's really nothing you can do is the clincher. You know - maybe you should suggest he used the money he saved stealing that gun to take a vacation in Florida. I have this friend who's about 10 foot long who just LOVES to meet people like them - matter o' fact, you could say he's green with envy over what them people done. 'cause hanging's too good fer him... __________________ This message has been brought to you by Absolute Total Insanity (ATI). And remember, if it's not Absoulte Total Insanity, it's probably just a nervous breakdown. -ATI

08-23-2007, 08:30 PM	#4
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,558 Blog Entries: 1	I'd pay him a visit with the $200 and tell him he should be ashamed of his deed. And if he doesn't take the money and return the pistol, you will publish his actions in the local newspaper "Man Preys on Elderly Widow". __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA Last edited by R Dub : 08-23-2007 at 09:29 PM.

08-23-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
redfish XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 156	I agree with R dub on this take the high road. I hade a situation just like this on some items that belonged to my great grandfather. I would confront him maybe even with another witness so he can not claim any threats. Then if he does not want to rectify what he has done spend the money to ensure everyone knows what a sorry sack of Sh_t he is! Good luck let us know what the outcome is. __________________ Redfish Kimber Eclipse Custom II New family member .9mm XD SC .40 Beretta 96FS .223Mini 14 .38 Spl S&W K Master piece .380 Bersa---JUNK .22 S&W K Frame .22 Browning Buck Mark .270 Rem BDL 30-06 30-30 Winchester SKS Pre Ban Qty. 2 12 ga BPS 12 ga Browning light twelve 12 ga Rem. Model 10 pump Plus about five more.....

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08-23-2007, 10:51 PM	#9
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