My dad was an old time Winchester and Marlin lever action collector.
Back in the 80s he walked into an old smoke and gun shop in Waukegan, Il
They had a Model 90 22/410 deluxe and factory engraved.
Nice wood!
He asked to see it and was told it was on hold/layaway....
He talked the owner into selling it to him for cash on the spot right there!
I'm not sure the Old Man was ever as proud of acquiring any other gun!
30 years later I was with him when he bought the 30-30/410 from the same guy at a gun show.
