In a message dated 95-11-17 05:30:06 EST, [log in to unmask] (David Harvey)
writes:

>If this gentleman (donor) is very excited about firing his old gun then you
>might consider indulging his wishes - it is really a judgement call when one
>is dealing with living people and recent artifacts.

Thanks. I agree with you in spirit. As it turned out, it was not a problem.
By the way, we (National Firearms Museum staff) is contemplating a trip down
to see your new exhibit. I'm bummed that I got your e-mail too late about
DeWitt Bailey's talk - he was on our advisory board when Steven Wilson was
still here. How is the exhibit being received?

- Adrienne