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!

 

[ByrnBucks]

Well first bid in an auction ever for this guy…. Fingers crossed

 

[pilkguns]

AFAIK It says I’m the high bidder from my bid last weekend. , and if you are wanting to bid on it please contact me.
I don’t really want it want it…..I’ve got lots of Ron treasures over the last 40 years, but I don’t want to see it go into someone’s safe and it never to be seen again. It was given by Ron as a gift to the engraving community and needs to stay that way somehow.

if you want to donate to the cause please contact me. Or if you want to get it yourself I’ll stay out of the way.

 

[ByrnBucks]

AFAIK It says I’m the high bidder from my bid last weekend. , and if you are wanting to bid on it please contact me.
I don’t really want it want it…..I’ve got lots of Ron treasures over the last 40 years, but I don’t want to see it go into someone’s safe and it never to be seen again. It was given by Ron as a gift to the engraving community and needs to stay that way somehow.

if you want to donate to the cause please contact me. Or if you want to get it yourself I’ll stay out of the way.

Hey Scott this is Dustin Byrn. Funny I 100% knew you’d be in this one. I appreciate the super kind offer but truth be told I already own you for throwing those engravin-ins and getting to meet you Ron and several other fellas.

I came with Chad Ellison the first time I attended and had a blast. That vise would probably be better with you as I haven’t started going to Vegas yet and don‘t know the whole crowd.

I tried to throw in on you saving that hammer collection from getting locked in a vault but it did anyway.

You keep it safe and maybe I can come see it at your place and we can talk shop one afternoon.

Thanks again

 

[pilkguns]

Go Dustin

 

[pilkguns]

As of right now, we don't know who bought it for 2750 plus 18%