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Firearm "lost" in a tragic boating accident

MSG Laigaie

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http://gunssavelives.net/blog/fishe...ail&utm_term=0_eaeaa815c4-a9913be71c-65817873

The rifle itself is a base-model E-series (thanks sh3llsh0ck!) Ruger SR-556. Considering the handguard, upper receiver, and lower receiver are all comprised of aluminum, it’s no surprise that it looks so clean. The rust evident on the barrel and gas block is significant enough to suggest that the rifle is probably ruined permanently (without replacing most of the components other than the receivers). It’s hard to say exactly how long it’s been submerged, but I’d put money on a period of a few weeks to a month or two, at the most.

Has this "happened" to you? Have you "lost" any firearms to the dreaded kayak tumble?
I could get a few parts off that AR.
 
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