Bo-Whoop donated to DU
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:15 pm
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."
A complete reveiw will appear in a future edition.
Antiques and the Arts Editorial Content
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.
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."
A complete reveiw will appear in a future edition.
Antiques and the Arts Editorial Content
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.