Comments on: World Record Rifle (and Second BR Gun) Stolen from R. Wagner

By: MR

MR — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:33:04 +0000

You’d think the size and weight would tip the scumbags off that these are specialty rifles, not of much interest outside of a limited community. But then again, scumbags aren’t usually all that bright.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:53:37 +0000

Sick..Hope you get them back unharmed.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:40:01 +0000

It might be a good idea to send a flyer to local ammo dealers. Some dumb crooks may go into a store and ask to buy some 6mm Dasher ammo.

I’d love to know outcome of this- hopefully when the equipment is returned to its rightful owner and the crooks are caught. Please post an update when there are new developments.

By: pascal

pascal — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:37:03 +0000

Can we add some money to the reward ? I bet if you open this it would reach heights that would haste the re-appearance. If it never shows up in a finite time , lets donate it to Rodney.

By: Miles Lunde

Miles Lunde — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:08:43 +0000

Am I the only one questioning the reward policy of paying only if the gun is returned in undamaged condition?

I’d think apprehending these dirtbags would be paramount, regardless of condition.

By: Jeff Lindblom

Jeff Lindblom — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:44:52 +0000

Consider contacting gun shops and pawn shops in the area. High likelihood these were local scumbags stealing for drug money, and that’s the easiest way for them to unload big merchandise quickly.

By: Nat Lambeth

Nat Lambeth — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:55:19 +0000

Rodney, Sorry for your loss. There may be light at the end of the tunnel. A few years ago I had a customer loose a rifle from his hotel room at a match. He posted the picture and associated identifying numbers to the authorities.
I had built the rifle for him so I was very familiar with the gun. A year after it was stolen I got a call from a guy who said he had a rifle he wanted re-barreled and my name was listed on the existing barrel. He described the barreled action to me. So I had him bring it in. I immediately identified the gun. He left it with me and I called the original owner and he and I met with the local authorities and the BATF. I called the customer back and had him come get the rifle. To his surprise the local authorities and BATF were there to meet him. After introductions the provided the fella with a set of bracelets and took him to the local magistrates office, then to the federal magistrates office. He was questioned and told the officers who he had purchased the rifle from. He paid a normal price for the gun and most likely had not known it was stolen. He testified in the federal grand jury. The fella who originally stole the rifle was indicted, convicted, and is now serving 110 months in federal prison. Because of the cooperation and lack of intent the charges were dropped on the fella who purchased the rifle. He learned a valuable lesson and it cost him over $3,000.00 money loss, and $6,000.00 in legal fees.
I have confidence your rifle will re-appear again hopefully as a undamaged complete rifle. All the reputable gunsmiths that I know will be keeping our eyes open.
Nat Lambeth

By: lee

lee — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:47:33 +0000

I have been robbed before too so i know how Rodney is feeling!makes you feel sick and restless wondering how someone could do such a thing. Ill keep my fingers crossed for him!! Lee

By: Frank Grappone

Frank Grappone — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:23:09 +0000

Interesting that Frank Weber’ s record setting 1000 yard gun was stolen after he shot the record at Williamsport.

By: Terry Balding

Terry Balding — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:06:51 +0000

Sent emails to my friends.