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I might be willing to believe that the rifle leaned against that tree for 100 years (as at least one of the articles said)if anyone took the time to determine the age of the tree as being, lets say at least 110 years old. Sure, I know that Junipers can live to astounding ages but I am just a bit skeptical of their claim with no proof offered of the trees current age. I suppose its that cynical investigator side of me that makes me look for proof. That the rifle has been out in the elements a long time seems almost without doubt. Sure would be interesting to solve the mystery of to whom it belonged and how it arrived where it was found.
ReplyDeleteIf you run across anything, let us know. It is a cool story.
ReplyDeleteBoth articles (IIRC) said the rifle was unloaded. Does your retired G-MAN instincts give that any significance?
It would be great to have a forensic team go over that site.
Yeah, the guy ran out of bullets. (lol)
ReplyDeleteIs that your 1873 in the other pictures Zack?
ReplyDeleteHey there Jason!
ReplyDeleteYep. I'd really like to hang it on the wall or over the fireplace, but that may be asking for a burglary unless I go to living with the drapes always closed and banning all visitors ;)
It is now back in the safe.