Researchers puzzled by discovery of 1882 Winchester rifle
Jun 27, 2015 02:24:04 #
Researchers puzzled by discovery of 1882 Winchester rifle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B94YZGv3pwE
Published on Jan 15, 2015
A Winchester Rifle that dates back to the 1870s was discovered leaning up against a tree. Great Basin National Park employees shared photos of the find on Facebook.
Those who have explored Nevadas Great Basin National Park have likely been treated to stunning views of nature. Recently, however, archaeologists saw something very unusual that blended right in to the natural surroundings.
A Winchester Rifle that dates back to 1882 was discovered leaning up against a tree. Park employees shared photos of the find on Facebook.
There a post explains The cracked wood stock, weathered to grey, and the brown rusted barrel blended into the colors of the old juniper tree in a remote rocky outcrop, keeping the rifle hidden for many years.
The rustic Model 1873 has a legible serial number on it and some investigative digging has revealed those digits match documentation at Wyomings Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
The serial number and records indicate the rifle was manufactured and shipped in the year 1882. However, the paperwork doesnt list where the gun was sent and to whom it was sold to.
More than 25 thousand models were produced in 1882 alone and they sold for between $25 and $50. Park employees continue to research the firearm, which has since been taken to a conservatory for preservation work.
When completed, the rifle will be transported back to the park and put on exhibit during the National Park Service centennial festivities and Great Basin National Parks 30th birthday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B94YZGv3pwE
Published on Jan 15, 2015
A Winchester Rifle that dates back to the 1870s was discovered leaning up against a tree. Great Basin National Park employees shared photos of the find on Facebook.
Those who have explored Nevadas Great Basin National Park have likely been treated to stunning views of nature. Recently, however, archaeologists saw something very unusual that blended right in to the natural surroundings.
A Winchester Rifle that dates back to 1882 was discovered leaning up against a tree. Park employees shared photos of the find on Facebook.
There a post explains The cracked wood stock, weathered to grey, and the brown rusted barrel blended into the colors of the old juniper tree in a remote rocky outcrop, keeping the rifle hidden for many years.
The rustic Model 1873 has a legible serial number on it and some investigative digging has revealed those digits match documentation at Wyomings Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
The serial number and records indicate the rifle was manufactured and shipped in the year 1882. However, the paperwork doesnt list where the gun was sent and to whom it was sold to.
More than 25 thousand models were produced in 1882 alone and they sold for between $25 and $50. Park employees continue to research the firearm, which has since been taken to a conservatory for preservation work.
When completed, the rifle will be transported back to the park and put on exhibit during the National Park Service centennial festivities and Great Basin National Parks 30th birthday.
Jun 27, 2015 03:19:46 #
I'm not puzzled by this story, why are you, or why are the researchers?!!
Jun 28, 2015 11:10:02 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
I'm not puzzled by this story, why are you, or why are the researchers?!!
I agree....what is puzzling???
Jun 28, 2015 12:01:45 #
If the 'find' was near a deep ravine or cliff, might the Rangers search the land below for 130 year old human remains. Why would a woodsman stack his 'piece' and walk away. This finds just crys out for the back story. Might some family's riddle be solved?
Jun 28, 2015 12:02:01 #
Big Bill
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
They are often puzzled by the merest of things.
Who left the rifle there, and why?
That's pretty much it.
Who left the rifle there, and why?
That's pretty much it.
Jun 28, 2015 19:36:42 #
John_F wrote:
If the 'find' was near a deep ravine or cliff, might the Rangers search the land below for 130 year old human remains. Why would a woodsman stack his 'piece' and walk away. This finds just crys out for the back story. Might some family's riddle be solved?
:thumbup:
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