I visited my neighbor today for beers after a short day of work. He has been my mentor in flintlock rifle building and off-hand flintlock competition.
Today he opened his safe, which exhibits treasures from the past 12,000 years, and produced the following gem.
This Browning copy is a war trophy from his father-in-law. It was taken in southern Germany, carried to the States, and placed in a shoebox with its remaining ammunition and one magazine. He received the item after his passing and has kept it in said state. I will let the pictures speak.
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