Not a Ruger but cool anyways

[Ruger45]

They found my rifle :D http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2015/01/132-year-old-winchester-rifle-found-great-basin-national-park26150

 

[RugerHound]

That is VERY cool! Man oh man.

 

[SBH4628]

That is cool...thanks for posting

 

[737tdi]

I wonder if they were to do a thorough search around that area if they might find the owner. I can't see a man leaving his safety and source of food leaning against a tree. $25 was also a lot of money in 1882, I don't think he just walked away...

Karl

 

[Ruger Packer]

I wish the article had told us what caliber the rifle was chambered for. And, if there was a round in the chamber and if the magazine was loaded.

 

[powder smoke]

Very cool find. ps

 

[VonFatman]

The birth date of the gun tells only when it might have been left on the tree, not when it was left behind...

Cool relic!!!

Certainly, it's been out in the elements a long darn time.


Bob

 

[SATCOM]

"a .44-40 Winchester rifle manufactured in 1882." "unloaded"

SATCOM

 

[Sturgis270]

Probably a story behind this old gun that we'll never know! Karl

 

[pbslinger]

Not the first incidence of a hunter leaning his rifle and walking about a bit and not being able to find it later.