132 yo Winchester found against a tree in Nevada desert

Cigarlvr313 · Dec 9, 2016

Amazing that it didn't load itself and shoot someone.

Caveman Jim · Dec 9, 2016

Cigarlvr313 said:
Amazing that it didn't load itself and shoot someone.

!!!!!!! According to the gun haters it was only a matter of time before that was to happen......

BillGabby1 · Dec 9, 2016

The photo WA Post showed a heavily pitted receiver and the stock was rotted pretty badly, I'm guessing probably a life time at least, such as mine. 74 years.

Bon Sauvage · Dec 10, 2016

Buttstock tube??? I don't think so.

BillGabby1 · Dec 10, 2016

pdrake said:
"....The unloaded gun appears to have been left undisturbed for more than 100 years; its wooden base had turned gray and was partially buried, and the barrel had rusted."

Incredibly inane journalist. First, don't report your observations, except in the OpEd section. Second, if you have to make a judgement call, either be an expert in your field or receive a second opinion from an expert.

How the Hades did this journo guess "left undisturbed for more than 100 years...?" How about 5 years? 10?

It isn't uncommon for people to leave firearms in the woods after the passing of a loved one. (Oftentimes the firing mechanism will be disabled, but not always.) My guess is that Grandpa passed away, and his wife/son/hunting partner left the gun against the tree in his favorite hunting area. Less than 10 years ago.

I seem to recall it said the rifle was found by archeologists
and I'm thinking they would have the expertise to judge how long it had been sitting out in the weather! I didn't find any reference to a butt stock MAGAZINE. Come on people take the time to read and understand, before you make a call, then you won't embarrass yourselves.
Gabby