Check out this shotgun I just scored!

I have my dad's Remington Model 58 12 guage that his dad gave him. Someday I'll give it to my son. Like said above, it's a family heirloom and not really an instrument of death and destruction as some would have you believe. You did right by letting your friend know if he ever wants it back he could have it. I would display that beauty proudly over my mantle.