Hand-crafted Pens to Auction to Benefit Forum

[DDGator]

Hello all,

Here is a special auction to benefit the Rohrbaugh Forum.

The elders around here may recognize these pens—they were auctioned off previously and purchased by our very own
Eric Rohrbaugh.  Eric has now generously donated them back to the forum for additional fundraising.

Eric kept the pens on his desk at the factory and used the set only occasionally to sign important documents
and at the SHOT Show.

Here is the old thread:

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Water;action=display;num=1138849565;start=13#13

This is a unique pen set originally donated by a forum member who chooses to remain anonymous,
so I don't know a lot about the item, but here is what I know:

This is a very nice handmade pen set made by a doctor who is also a shooter.  Both are made from some exotic wood
& have brass accents.
 
One is a regular everyday ball point pen.  It retracts and extends by twisting the barrel.  
The brass pocket clip is in the shape of a lever action rifle.

The second  is a unique knife/multi-tool with interchangeable tools/ blades stored inside the pen barrel.  
There is a Phillips and regular screw driver, exacto knife blade, ballpoint pen, and a set of tweezers.

Both come in a black felt pouch.





So here is the deal... I have no idea what these are worth.  I would raffle them off, but it is illegal in Florida under
these circumstances.  So, its an auction.  Bid here by replying to this thread.  Auction closes at 8pm EST
on Saturday, December 6, 2008.

Starting bid will be $50, which is less than half the previous sale price.  Please bid in increments of $5.  The winner
will be the highest bidder when the auction closes, or if there are multiple high bids at the same amount, the winner
will be that post closest to 8pm EST (by forum time) without going over.

Once payment is received, I will ship this item via USPS insured mail, so you will have it in time for the holidays.
All proceeds will benefit this forum.  Of course, your donation is NOT tax deductible!

You can ask questions if you want, but you know most of what I know about the items now.  

Good luck and good bidding!  

[Richard S]

Since I kicked off the first auction at $100.00, I'm honor bound to do it again.  

$100.00.

[DDGator]

De ja vu!  Thanks, Richard.  You are, as always, a great friend of this forum.

[Benjamin]

 One hundred twenty five dollars (and well worth it).
Benjamin

[Benjamin]

BTW, I do not have limitless funds, nor am I desirous of out bidding everyone. This forum has been a great help to me and I just wanted to get the bidding off to a good start.
Benjamin

[Benjamin]

Hey everyone, is this all we are going to do for the forum that has been so important to us?
Benjamin

[Benjamin]

Duane, Let me know what I need to do to pay for and to obtain my new pen set.
Benjamin

[DDGator]

E-mailing you now Benjamin -- thanks for the support of the forum.

 

[Richard S]

Benjamin:

Congratulations on your winning bid, and thank you for your support of this outstanding forum!  That is a splendid pen set you now own, made even more collectable by virtue of it's having been owned and used by Eric Rohrbaugh to sign important documents in his office and at the SHOT Show.

Duane:

I've just returned from a long weekend at Critter Creek (where there is no trace of the Internet) and have seen the results of the auction. I'll be sending you a check for the amount of my bid as my annual contribution to the upkeep of the Forum.

Thank you for making this valuable resource possible for all of us.

[DDGator]

Thanks to you, Richard, as our most ardent supporter!  

The forum will spring into 2009 as strong as ever!

[Benjamin]

Glad to play a small role in support of this fine forum.

Benjamin, proud owner of an R9S Stealth

[Benjamin]

The pen set was received today. Even more beautiful than the photos. Thanks  Duane and all who support and participate in this forum.

Benjamin