Firearms from the estate of Olympic shooting legend and two-time gold medalist, Lones Wigger, are up for auction on GunBroker.com through March 20th, with proceeds benefitting USA Shooting youth programs.
The family of Lones Wigger has generously donated more than 30 firearms and important Olympic and shooting memorabilia belonging to Lones, with proceeds earmarked for The Lones Wigger Youth Program Endowment with MidwayUSA Foundation.
Remington Model 720 .30-06 serial 41629 awarded by the Secretary of the Navy in 1981 to the High Marine Shooter.
Highlights include two incredible high-condition Remington Model 720 .30-06 rifles awarded by the Secretary of the Navy as championship trophies, firearms Wigger used or won in competition throughout his storied career as well as many of Lones’ sporting rifles, shotguns and handguns. Many are paired with personalized memorabilia, and each is supported by a certificate of authenticity.
Remington Model 720 .30-06 serial 41794 awarded by the Secretary of the Navy in 1973 to the High Navy Shooter.
The selection includes Winchester Model 52, 75 and 94 rifles, Anschutz rimfires and centerfires, and others from Wichita, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Mauser, Ithaca, Browning and Walther.
Winchester Model 75 .22 LR serial number 1116, one of Wigger’s early competition rifles.
The Lones Wigger Youth Program Endowment with MidwayUSA Foundation creates a lasting legacy for the shooting sports by providing additional funding for USA Shooting to expand youth programs and enhance grassroots development.
Winchester Model 52 .22 LR serial 44325C as modified and used by Wigger in many competitions.
A four-time Olympian and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Wigger is an iconic figure in the shooting sports. He won 111 international medals, three Olympic medals and is the only USA Shooting Team member ever named to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame.
Anschutz .22 LR serial 3060595 presented to Lones Wigger by Anschutz and Savage Arms in recognition of Wigger’s outstanding performance in the 1964 Olympic Games.
The auction is being curated by Sportsman’s Legacy.
To review the entire collection and place your bid in the firearms auction, please visit: https://www.gunbroker.com/c/store/usa-shooting-auctions/
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