Man Hunts Down Dad's Long-Lost Korean War Rifle

[Guest clutepc]

This is a gift his father will never forget..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,425678,00.html

[Guest Verbal Kint]

Very cool.

[Metalhead]

That's unbelievable. Awsome birthday present by far! Although according to the article 7 million produced during the Korean War is a bit off methinks..

[TripleDigitRide]

Amazing story. Almost made me teary-eyed.

I know it's not the same, but it reminds me of my Grandfathers Fender Jaguar guitar that had been stolen many many years ago. About a year ago, my father decided to put the Interweb to use, and what do ya know, he found the guitar for sale on eBay. Some collector/dealer in the Michigan had just posted it for auction. The Fender Bandmaster amp has never been recovered.

[DaveTN]

"What shocked me the most is how very heavy it is," he said. "I have trouble now holding it up and aiming it. I guess they were made for 20- and 21-year-olds."

Funny how they gain so much weight over the years.

Cool story.