history: I inherited my grandfather's rifle.  I inherited my grandfather's rifle. That is awesome!  I would love to get something like that from a relative!  Does it have any sentimental value?
current: Yes, It goes with the rest of the stuff.    It's a rifle he hunted with, and my father hunted with.  Now I've got it.
next: That was so nice that your were chosen to get it and hopefully pass it on again!