Bo-Whoop donated to DU

[fox-admin]

I copied this from the PGCA web site;
This Should Please Most Everyone:

"Over 60 years ago, Nash Buckingham revered Fox XE/HE Special built by Burt Becker was lost but recently was found. This gun, with a broken stock, had been in a closet down South and its discovery was the talk of the trade.

The gun, which came to be known as "Bo-Whoop," was made legendary by its owner Nash Buckingham, a well-known sporting writer. As lot No. 1171 came on the block at Julia's on Monday, March 15, the gun estimated at $100/200,000 finally topped out at $201,250, the highlight of a firearms sale that grossed nearly $8.5 million.

The good news was not just the price. Julia's revealed that the buyer was the son of Nash Buckingham's closest friend and hunting companion. The son specifically purchased the gun for the purpose of donating it to the National Ducks Unlimited Headquarters to be displayed in memory of his father, and his father's dear friend, Nash Buckingham."
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From a Julia News release:
Since its discovery was announced, the sentiment, reverence and enthusiasm associated with this single gun is as significant as the Julia Company has experienced about anything they have sold in the past. It emphasized the immense stature that author Nash Buckingham retains to this day. The final conclusion to this story could never be more fitting. The buyer was Nash’s godson and the son of Nash’s dearest and best friend Al Howard. Howard was the most mentioned character in Nash’s writing (also a renowned sportswriter). On Monday afternoon, he was the high bidder at $201,250. His motivation for buying had nothing to do with collecting, but was motivated by his memory of the tremendous bond and friendship between his dad and Nash Buckingham. Of significance is the fact that the buyer purchased the gun for the specific purpose of placing it on loan to the National DU headquarters where it will be displayed as a testament to, and in honor of, the close friendship Nash and his father had enjoyed most of their lives. Of course as a result, “Bo Whoop” will be on public display for many years to come. Rarely does a story end on such a wonderful and appropriate sentimental note.

[fullchoke16]

I, for one, was hoping this would happen. I commend the "son of the friend" for his good deed and suspect that he is also a Southern Gentleman. Well Done Sir.

[Stan Hillis]

Thanks so much for passing that along. That makes my day. I had so hoped it would end up there so that generations to come could see it. It won't kill any more ducks I don't guess, but I think this is an appropriate resting place for it.

What an unselfish act of generosity. My hat's off to the purchaser and donor.

A happy ending to a most interesting saga, IMO.

Stan

[birdawg]

Here, Here, a rare gun purchased by a rare man and passed on for all to wonder over in a rare act of generosity.
Well done!

[George Lander]

Stan, This is the way all good sporting stories should end. My compliments to Jim Julia for conducting a straightforward and honest sale of this irreplaceable piece of hunting history. My compliments as well to Mr. Howard for his kind and selfless gesture of good will in placing Bo Whoop 1 alongside Bo Whoop II in the place where both belong for all to enjoy. I will be sure to tell Jim Kelly on Monday and I 'm sure he will be thrilled.

Best Regards, George

[Researcher]

What a fitting end to the saga of BoWhoop.

[FOXsan]

I would hope our organization is generating an appropriate letter of congratulation and appreciation to the new owner of BO-WHOOP. I don't believe the story of BO-WHOOP could have ended any better,

FOXsan

[ajjr]

I'm sure Horice is in heaven smiling,too