r/canadaguns • u/Ok-Raise-5115 • Apr 23 '26

Misc Advice on family heirloom

I have an antique Gras infantry rifle that was converted to a 12 gauge shotgun sometime in the 1890s, it was my great grandfathers duck gun. 2 weeks ago my brother used it to kill himself. It’s currently in OPP custody. I’m torn between letting the cops keep/destroy a family heirloom versus keeping something that is a stark reminder of the worst day of my life, my father understandably never wants to see it again and my other brother wants to keep it and destroy it himself

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u/DustyPotatoes22 Apr 23 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss OP. This sounds like a tough decision, and nobody here can tell you what’s right for you and your family. Whichever route you decide to take, I hope it can help bring some peace and closure in this difficult time.