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April 30, 2023
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On page 54 is the “Coral Gables Trust” full page ad regarding missing firearms from the Quisenberry estate. That is quite the list of firearms….I’d like to hear more of the background on what happened there! 
November 7, 2015
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Jeremy P said
On page 54 is the “Coral Gables Trust” full page ad regarding missing firearms from the Quisenberry estate. That is quite the list of firearms….I’d like to hear more of the background on what happened there!
I’m willing to bet there are at least two versions of this story and strong feelings involved. Sounds like some exceptional firearms involved to keep it from being just another estate drama.
Mike
April 15, 2005
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Jeremy P said
On page 54 is the “Coral Gables Trust” full page ad regarding missing firearms from the Quisenberry estate. That is quite the list of firearms….I’d like to hear more of the background on what happened there!
While I do not know the actual answer, I suspect that some of his so-called “friends and family” liberated them before the estate executor took control. The “missing” guns are worth a LOT of $$$,$$$ !!
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November 19, 2006
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Adding up the approximate dollar value of all those pieces listed in their ad – that is surely a great deal of money.
April 15, 2005
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steve004 said
Adding up the approximate dollar value of all those pieces listed in their ad – that is surely a great deal of money.
Those three consecutive serial numbered Iron Frame Henry rifles could easily exceed the 1-million dollar mark.
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November 19, 2006
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Bert H. said
steve004 said
Adding up the approximate dollar value of all those pieces listed in their ad – that is surely a great deal of money.
Those three consecutive serial numbered Iron Frame Henry rifles could easily exceed the 1-million dollar mark.
Indeed. And the Winchester M1876 One of One Hundred, and the two M1873 One of One Thousand would add a fair bit as well. I see the ad mentioned one of the M1873 One of One Thousand is a two-barrel set.
May 23, 2009
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steve004 said
Indeed. And the Winchester M1876 One of One Hundred, and the two M1873 One of One Thousand would add a fair bit as well. I see the ad mentioned one of the M1873 One of One Thousand is a two-barrel set.
The Model 73 is a restored parts gun and the “two-barrel set” is from the restoration. One barrel is the original barrel that has been refinished, the second barrel is a “copy” of the original barrel.
The Model 76’s serial number is not listed in the factory ledger as a 1of100. It is one serial number off of one that is listed. But isn’t that sometimes often the case? Even if conveniently so? Hmm.
All that a side, I wish them the best of luck in their recovery. Will likely take years to get them back, if at all.
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Maverick
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April 30, 2023
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Bert H. said
Jeremy P said
On page 54 is the “Coral Gables Trust” full page ad regarding missing firearms from the Quisenberry estate. That is quite the list of firearms….I’d like to hear more of the background on what happened there!
While I do not know the actual answer, I suspect that some of his so-called “friends and family” liberated them before the estate executor took control. The “missing” guns are worth a LOT of $$$,$$$ !!
This was my sentiment exactly. So many times, nothing brings out the claws like a death and the ensuing fight for inheritances…..that’s too bad but I think it’s highly likely this is the case…
Thought the same thing though about each model listed……crazy values on some of those I bet but add them all up? Wow.
September 19, 2014
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I don’t wish to pass up a chance to spout off on this account. Look at the commercial firm in charge of being an apparent executor. Look at the numbers of branches of that firm. Someone, maybe a probate court, decreed them to act as executor and they have found some sort of inventory and are doing their due diligence to try to find and recover for the estate, probably with a probate court looking over their shoulder. It is possible some of the items were sold or traded off. We will likely never know the true outcome. I wouldn’t touch any of those listed with a ten foot pole, now, even if given the chance. Odds are their values just sank. Tim
November 7, 2015
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I suppose this could serve as a reminder to keep our inventory lists up to date. Most of us do trades, sales and acquisitions on a handshake basis and have little or no records of transactions. Not saying this is the case here but I can certainly see the possibility.
On a brighter note our auction house magazine sponsors have certainly provided us with some excellent eye candy in this issue! If you’re going to the Rock Island Auction later this month I can assure you will see some awesome specimens and meet some of the good people Kevin has working with him to put on the auction. The host hotel is very comfortable with plenty of good places to eat nearby. Going to a big auction provides valuable insight into this growing segment of our hobby. Looks like lots of interesting auctions coming up.
Mike
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