Stolen guns at Hinton Lodge

[kjohn]

My truck rear passenger window was smashed overnight last night and two rifles stolen.

1. A really nice TGF 1950 98 Mauser with a new production laminate stock, full military, Iraqi proof marks

2. A Spanish Air Force 98 Mauser, full wood, only good condition.

Both rifles in 8x57 Mauser. I can dredge up the TGF serial number when I get home. It will stand out, being likely the only TGF 1950 with a nice new laminate stock.

If any Hinton and area CGN'rs have any info about this, please contact the Hinton RCMP, Cst. Kelly FONTAINE.

If the rifles do surface, I will glady pay a reward, especially for the TGF. The Spanish rifle I bought at the Calgary show.

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Spanish Air Force crest on receiver

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[new210/22]

That sucks man, good luck recovering your stuff.

 

[JDForBrkFst]

Sorry to hear that. I'll keep an eye out.

 

[kjohn]

Added a pic.

 

[plinker 777]

The pics will be helpful...boys, put WTB ads out there! Set up a face to face once the rifle's been identified and have the RCMP show up for the meeting.

 

[kjohn]

Thanks for any help. I just placed an ad in the Hinton paper. Phone or PM me if you have any info. There will be a reward for the return of the rifles.

 

[fiddler]

Nice rifles. Shame about your misfortune. You should also try posting on social media gun sites if have not already done so. These rifles will stand out in a crowd and should be easy to spot if they come up for sale or pawn.

 

[Tinman204]

I will keep my eyes peeled on the 20 or so Facebook pages I frequents as well as half a dozen forums.

Sorry that this happened to you friend.

 

[gaff]

any luck getting the serial numbers?

 

[Canada tail]

That lami stock will stand out for sure. please attach the serial number on the first post.

 

[Templar Knight]

There seems to be low life thieves everywhere these days....hopefully the rifles will turn up as they are fairly unique...

 

[Airborn_69]

There are a few Hinton CGners in here, I'm north of Hinton. Will keep an eye on buy and sell etc..

 

[bobbynewmark]

what happened to the days where thieves were dealt the harshest punishments... esp by their own community...? I think its only the last century or so that this trend has changed. Now it is consequence free in many cases. Sad.

Very distinctive rifle and caliber. I would check the local places that sell ammo for it for any recent purchases from suspicious folks. At least where I live, you don't just find 8x57 at the local CT. Hope it turns up.

I have been victimized and this s**t turns my stomach

 

[kjohn]

I appreciate the offers of help and extra eyes. Haven't scared up the serial number yet for the TGF. I've added a pic (off the net) of the crest on the receiver on the Spanish Mauser. The wood on it is quite dark and doesn't match.