Stolen Rifle

[Bobcat13]

Ruger M77 Mark II
Chambered in .223 Remington
Black Synthetic Stock / Stainless Steel Barrel
Leupold 3x9 VARI-X II Scope
Serial No. 78390459
Engraved Name and “1996” on floorplate

This is my brother’s first rifle, and I own an exact twin (see photo). My Dad bought these for us in 1996 and had our names engraved in the floor plates. When Dad passed in August, I went home and found the rifle missing from his safe. He had a pretty massive stroke a year or so earlier, and was not very cognizant of his surroundings, etc., so I can imagine stealing a gun from him would have been relatively easy.

I immediately reported the stolen firearm to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Dept. and it was logged in the FBI’s NCIC database. The likelihood of it showing up in a pawn shop or gun store is slim, but if it does, the serial number will tip off the FBI’s system and it will eventually get back to us.

I just thought I’d put this on TBH because someone may come across the gun somehow and help my brother get it back.

[Fordnandez]

That stinks man. We went through something similar when my Papa passed. We found guns that we had no idea where/when he got them or if he borrowed, traded or bought them. We also couldn't find one that we knew he had. I am afraid your situation will be similar in the fact that you might not ever find out the truth but I hope I am wrong.

[McClain]

Don’t give up hope . . . I had a rifle (and several other firearms) stolen many years ago and got the rifle back 20 years later. It showed up at a pawn shop. Was well used, but I had the action trued and fitted with a 6.5-284 custom barrel. It’s a fine shooter now.

[Fordnandez]

Don’t give up hope . . . I had a rifle (and several other firearms) stolen many years ago and got the rifle back 20 years later. It showed up at a pawn shop. Was well used, but I had the action trued and fitted with a 6.5-284 custom barrel. It’s a fine shooter now.

Man that is awesome.

[McClain]

Still no sign of the shotgun, rimfire rifle, or revolver. Still glad to get the rifle back - the first centerfire rifle I ever bought.

[Bobcat13]

Don’t give up hope . . . I had a rifle (and several other firearms) stolen many years ago and got the rifle back 20 years later. It showed up at a pawn shop. Was well used, but I had the action trued and fitted with a 6.5-284 custom barrel. It’s a fine shooter now.

I hope we're this lucky. The detective told me more often than not, you never see it again, but he's returned some guns after they turned up thirty years later.

[droebuck]

There is a high demand for those Zytel stock 77's so it may turn up. They are becoming more rare all the time and especially with the engraving it's unique. I would try searching gun broker every so often also. Good luck with the search, hope it makes it's way back to your brother.

[Burnadell]

Will keep an eye out. What name is engraved on the floorplate?

[Bobcat13]

Will keep an eye out. What name is engraved on the floorplate?

"Billy Jack Jay"

[uttlc]

Will keep an eye out. What name is engraved on the floorplate?

Or two, kinda like the Bobcat in his avatar!

[MarkS]

My brother had his house robbed and all his guns stole years ago. He reported it like you. Several years later a guy was busted road hunting by Game Warden and he had one of my brothers rifles. Ironically, someone we knew. Don’t loose hope, it will turn up. Crooks be stupid!!


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[PondPopper]

What are the chances that a shady family member could have stole it??

[be12hunt]

Any possibility of him giving it away or selling it on accident?

[R.W.T]

Sorry to hear that. Do you think it was stolen when he was still at home, or after he passed ? My 1st thought is, if it’s the only gun/thing missing from the home, he sold/traded it or someone who has access to his stuff friend/family took it. Was the home broken into? Did he have a nurse coming over?

[R.W.T]

If the house wasn’t robbed, l bet it’s sitting in a family/friends or caretakers house now. If he didn’t get rid of himself