Posted September 14, 2016 10:18 am by Comments

By Duncan Johnson

At this time, one gun from Mr. Gates' 10-gun collection remains to be sold. This is a highly engraved K-20 Majestic Grade, Serial #001149, with gold lions, engraved by renowned Krieghoff engraver Kathrin Nonn.
At this time, one gun from Mr. Gates’ 10-gun collection remains to be sold. This is a highly engraved K-20 Majestic Grade, Serial #001149, with gold lions, engraved by renowned Krieghoff engraver Kathrin Nonn.
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation

USA-(Ammoland.com)- Two years ago, National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) member Charles Gates died leaving a wonderful legacy gift in his estate. Unbeknownst to either organization at the time, Mr. Gates had structured his estate to donate his prized Krieghoff shotgun collection to be sold and the proceeds to specifically support the youth shooting initiatives of both the NSSA and the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF). While his estate benefited from the tax advantages of planned giving, his thoughtfulness also enabled him to further his passion to support youth shooting long after his passing.

At this time, one gun from Mr. Gates’ 10-gun collection remains to be sold. This is a highly engraved K-20 Majestic Grade, Serial #001149, with gold lions, engraved by renowned Krieghoff engraver Kathrin Nonn. It is a 20 gauge with 30” barrels, a #5 skeet stock and Schnable forearm. The selling price is $40,000.00 and pictures of the gun engraving pattern and …Read the Rest

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