kinda a unique situation... UPDATE POST 44!! :)

[Axelgear]

Its a nice piece just make sure whatever you do is legal

[SB1964]

Just ask, it's that simple! Call his wife if you can & drop some goodie on her about the last time he hunted for example. Make it small talk & ask her a question without disclosing the gift. What could go wrong? She gets upset, you have a JW revolver. Good luck.

[MrSam]

First off, that thing is stunning.
Second, do it (legally). He's a huge John Wayne fan, and its HIS gift. Chances are his wife will not mind a collectors firearm in the house, especially after she sees his excitement in receiving it.
And don't forget, they have the option to lock it up and not keep any ammo for the gun in the house.

[IVC]

Now i just thought about something else to now. What in the off chance he is ineligible to own firearms?

I'll give you $100 to dispose of it properly...

[Librarian]

Do remember you cannot just give it to him.

Had he been biological parent, or adoptive parent, then give + OPLAW form would work.

Absent that, the transfer is like one between any 2 unrelated CA residents - needs a PPT, using a CA FFL.

[mikenewgun87]

Beauty!!!

Oh, slightly off topic, did you ask him for his "daughter's" hand in marriage?

[kcjr1125]

Oh ya im going to do it legally, not risking anything. If all gos as planned were gonna head straight to DGM in santee.

Ya mike i sure did and the bio parents as well of course

[Beendare]

He will love it!

[dpr]

That's a beautiful piece, don't be surprised if it brings a tear. I'm sure he'll be humbled and honored to receive it! Nice job.

[Erion929]

My first thought was the same as Moemoe's....if there's no ammo, it's just a piece of art. If he has ammo around, then there must not be a problem with the wife. It's a gift to HIM, why do you feel you have to clear it with the wife? That's John's problem, lol.

[stormvet]

Great story and great gun, give to the man he'll love it and his wife will most likely be overcome with emotions over the thoughtfulness of it.

[RandyD]

I would show him the gun, tell him it is a present from you to him, but if it is going to cause any problems with his wife, you would be glad to keep it. I am certain, he will accept your gift and run any interference with the wife.

[BigPimping]

An amazing act of kindness that he will always remember. Good job OP. You are a class act.

[cannon]

Give it to him in a lockable display case! Without ammunition, make it look like a decorative piece. A gun without ammunition is just a brick update us To see how it goes.

^^This is a great idea!

[Sabesimpson]

Keep us updated and a picture of his face when he opens it would be awesome!