Rifle Found - California D17

[WrstMuleHntr]

Found a rifle this weekend and attempting to reunite with its rightful owner. Found in California D17. Message me and let me know the model, caliber and where you lost it and we can arrange getting it back to you!

 

[robby denning]

Good on you @WrstMuleHntr

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Indeed. Good on you. I would love to hear the story on this one. As a Marine, I am always morbidly fascinated by stories of lost rifles. It’s nightmare material.

 

[WrstMuleHntr]

It Looks like it has been there 1-2 years. The bolt was rusted closed so I could not make sure that it wasn't loaded, although I was able to pull the trigger, hear a "click" and nothing happened. It added almost 10 lbs to my pack and I carried it around for the remainder of my day (~ 3.5 miles). The sun-damaged stock left annoying little pieces of fiberglass in my hands. I was slightly concerned with a warden giving me a hard time for carrying around a rifle during archery season, but I didn't run in to another human while out in the field.

 

[go_deep]

Is there anyway to run the SN and see who the last registered owner was?

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

In California...YEP!

 

[Q_Sertorius]

It Looks like it has been there 1-2 years. The bolt was rusted closed so I could not make sure that it wasn't loaded, although I was able to pull the trigger, hear a "click" and nothing happened. It added almost 10 lbs to my pack and I carried it around for the remainder of my day (~ 3.5 miles). The sun-damaged stock left annoying little pieces of fiberglass in my hands. I was slightly concerned with a warden giving me a hard time for carrying around a rifle during archery season, but I didn't run in to another human while out in the field.

I bet you could ask the game warden if anyone reported it missing.

 

[robby denning]

It Looks like it has been there 1-2 years. The bolt was rusted closed so I could not make sure that it wasn't loaded, although I was able to pull the trigger, hear a "click" and nothing happened. It added almost 10 lbs to my pack and I carried it around for the remainder of my day (~ 3.5 miles). The sun-damaged stock left annoying little pieces of fiberglass in my hands. I was slightly concerned with a warden giving me a hard time for carrying around a rifle during archery season, but I didn't run in to another human while out in the field.

most wardens are very reasonable in my experience. Just seeing the shape of the gun would'a backed up your story. Only Judge Roy Bean yields a rusted weapon lol

 

[AM_Hunter]

I second reaching out to the Game Warden. I believe theres only 2-3 that work D17. Depending on the region it was found. I have the contact number for one of them, his name is Josh. If you need it let me know I can PM it to ya.

 

[robby denning]

and OP! Don't forget about us when this story concludes. Too many do!