Found weapons !!!!!

[Hardcore_rucke]

Today I found a loaded revolver at work. I do landscape construction, I was digging a hole to plant a tree in. I haven't seen a thread on this so I thought I'd start one.

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[Omni]

Looks like a charter arms 44 spl? Makes you wonder why someone was hiding it?

I know someone who bought a pre-owned vehicle from a dealer and there turned out to be a Glock in a holster under the seat. Makes me think it could of been a repo car.

I've wondered how you check whether a firearm is stolen without implying that you know where it is and risking confiscation or further questions?

 

[quadrailgang]

That is an interesting find! Looks like it is in pretty good shape too, I'm guessing it hasn't been buried for too long.

I would probably suggest reaching out LE if you haven't already, as they're the only ones who can check the serial number to see if it is stolen.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Wow!
Lucky find. Seems like the finish has held up well. I'm sure the internals are rusted but they can be replaced.
You clean it off yet?

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Why would someone bury a loaded revlover In the dirt. Some most likely scenarios come to mind and none of them are good.

 

[Hardcore_rucke]

I turned it it to LE. Interesting find however the risks outweigh the benefits of keeping for me. I'm happy with the guns I own and know are not murder weapons and or stolen.

 

[lucusloc]

Looks like a charter arms 44 spl? Makes you wonder why someone was hiding it?

I know someone who bought a pre-owned vehicle from a dealer and there turned out to be a Glock in a holster under the seat. Makes me think it could of been a repo car.

I've wondered how you check whether a firearm is stolen without implying that you know where it is and risking confiscation or further questions?

I wish they had similar "lost and found" policies for firearms as everything else. Sure would make things a lot easier to justify. You found something that no one claimed? Wait X months and you can pick it back up and keep it. But noooo, firearms are special. You turn in a firearm and its "Wait X months and they will cut it up for scrap." So what if it might have been a historically significant find, off to the scrap heap it goes! Makes it really hard to justify turning anything in even if you do want to give any potential legitimate owners a shot at getting it back.

 

[Yarome]

I've wondered how you check whether a firearm is stolen without implying that you know where it is and risking confiscation or further questions?

That should be obvious to any responsible firearm owner....

 

[kmk1012]

I was wading through a river years ago on a hot day and tripped in a Nylon 66. It had spent a long time in the river and was rusted really bad. Found it just downstream from a bridge. I also turned it in to the county sheriffs but thought it would be neat to keep it.

 

[Paolung]

Looks like a charter arms 44 spl? Makes you wonder why someone was hiding it?

I know someone who bought a pre-owned vehicle from a dealer and there turned out to be a Glock in a holster under the seat. Makes me think it could of been a repo car.

I've wondered how you check whether a firearm is stolen without implying that you know where it is and risking confiscation or further questions?

You can call the police to see if it's stolen. I've done it.

 

[Omni]

If the gun/serial was linked to a murder or crime and could help solve a case then it NEEDS to go to law enforcement ASAP. If the gun was reported as lost or stolen that would also tell you what to do.

If no one is looking for it though, I lean towards finders keepers.

 

[bionic knees]

my mom found this one 40 or so years ago in a spot where people target-shot and drank all the time. been in the family ever since.

 

[TDH]

I almost left a gun at the range once. I was leaving and my pocket didn't feel right so I went back, and there it was. DOH

 

[quadrailgang]

my mom found this one 40 or so years ago in a spot where people target-shot and drank all the time. been in the family ever since.

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That is an awesome find, especially since it's still kicking it around in the family!

 

[arakboss]

Today I found a loaded revolver at work. I do landscape construction, I was digging a hole to plant a tree in. I haven't seen a thread on this so I thought I'd start one.

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That guy is going to be extremely disappointed when the SHTF and he comes back to retrieve this, only to find a tree.

 

[monks]

My sister in law lost a pistol while out snowmobiling. She didn't realize it til much later. She didn't know the serial number so there was no chance of getting it back.

 

[lucusloc]

My sister in law lost a pistol while out snowmobiling. She didn't realize it til much later. She didn't know the serial number so there was no chance of getting it back.

This is why inventory lists are essential, even if you have just one. Copy down the make, model and serial and keep it somewhere secure (like with your other paperwork, auto titles etc.). If you collect a lot it is also prudent to take inventory on a somewhat regular basis just to validate.

 

[Knobgoblin]

My wife's uncle lost a colt double eagle once after a wreck involving his corvette.
Totalled car was towed from the scene, pistol disappeared somewhere along the way.

I reckon someone " found " it.

 

[MikeInOr]

Where there any empty chambers, spent shells?

If the chambers were full I would bet on someone not allowed to have a firearm had a firearm that they needed to stash quickly.

If there is an empty chamber I would report it to the cops. "I" would rather a crook be brought to justice than have a free firearm that may have been used in a crime.

 

[pizzamike]

You just found yourself a burner. Congratulations!