Yep. When I bought the rifle from Steve all those years ago, at a figure which was a lot, lot less than they were going to sell for, we had an agreement that, if I were ever to sell it, Steve would get first refusal. With Steve's sad passing this, obviously, can't happen.
So it would only be right that Robert had it if he wished.
And, as you say, full circle and the perfect, correct next chapter.
Robert's happy that, through its many Bash visits, more and more people now know The Predator and it would be awesome if he could make it to The Bash, shoot the rifle some more and see more people gaining enjoyment from having a go.
Fingers crossed........