Announcement: From the estate of Donald A. Glaser

[sam]

From the estate of Donald A. Glaser. Don was the G in GRS and his family is selling a slew of firearms from Don’s collection as well as engraving related treasures.

Pieces by Meek, Griebel, Warren, Swartley, Viramontez, Kelso and others. Also a few engraved by Don himself.

Since these are not historic firearms, some of these might go at a bargain price; there are no reserves on them.

Ron Smith’s Grand Master Vise:

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4098/3471/ron-smith-master-engraved-grs-grand-masters-engravers-vise

Bruce Meek’s personal and self-made engraving vise (he gave it to Don before he passed):

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4098/3468/master-engraver-james-b-meeks-personal-custom-engraving-vise

Model 70 floor plate engraved by Winston Churchill (it was Don’s and was displayed for years in the GRS Training Center):

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4098/3463/winston-churchill-master-engraved-winchester-model-70-floorplate

There are more items in the auction that is in Bedford, TX and online August 21-23.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/4098

 

[monk]

bri ngs back many memories of conversations with mr. meeks. a true artist and friendly guy. if i only hit on the lottery

 

[ByrnBucks]

I feel foolish trying to acquire that Ron Smith ball vise…. But it would be amazing to own such a piece. Haven’t had the pleasure of meeting most of this community but Ron was warm, welcoming and insisted on seeing a small piece I had made. His encouraging words and opinion of a beginner’s piece will never be forgotten.

 

[sam]

I feel foolish trying to acquire that Ron Smith ball vise…. But it would be amazing to own such a piece. Haven’t had the pleasure of meeting most of this community but Ron was warm, welcoming and insisted on seeing a small piece I had made. His encouraging words and opinion of a beginner’s piece will never be forgotten.

that vise is AMAZING. I hope you get it.

 

[mitch]

I feel foolish trying to acquire that Ron Smith ball vise…. But it would be amazing to own such a piece. Haven’t had the pleasure of meeting most of this community but Ron was warm, welcoming and insisted on seeing a small piece I had made. His encouraging words and opinion of a beginner’s piece will never be forgotten.

You can’t win if you don’t enter!! Good luck!