Gun Used to Kill British MP was Sawed Off .22 Rifle

Gun Watch ^ | 19 June, 2016 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

.22 Sawed Off Rifle Found in Australia

The Sun in the United Kingdom has reported that the firearm used in the murder of MP Jo Cox was a sawed off .22 rifle.  The picture above is an example of a .22 sawed off rifle that was found in Australia. From thesun.co.uk:

Last night a source said the gun used to kill married mum-of-two Jo, 41, was a sawn-off .22 rifle.

The gunman was said to have held it illegally and did not have a licence.

 When we obtain an actual photograph of the weapon/weapons used, we will report it here.

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[marktwain]

I have not seen any pictures of the actual firearm used.

[bigbob]

Since it was used to assault him, I guess that means the media can say he was killed with an assault rifle then eh?

[MileHi]

The gunman was said to have held it illegally and did not have a licence.

How could this be?

[al baby]

Thats kinda sweet if ya think about it

[butlerweave]

sawed of , looks chewed off

[FlingWingFlyer]

AR-22 “Glock”. LOL.

[P.O.E.]

Probably made with an assault saw

[butlerweave]

The BBC said just after the shooting that he used a Replica gun that he made work ,Oh Boy

[Roccus]

Looks like it was used as a hammer also.

[Covenantor]

...and you still haven't.

"The picture above is an example of a .22 sawed off rifle that was found in Australia

[factoryrat]

What those in various circles used to call the “K-mart special”.

Back in the day, one could go to the sporting goods section at
K-mart, and get a $49.99 .22 bolt action or a breech load shotgun of dubious quality. One would then proceed to saw off the barrel and stock, and add an improvised pistol grip.

Not that I’ve ever participated in this highly illegal activity of course, nor would I condone such an endeavor.

[cicero2k]

The theme here is that the criminal always finds a way.

This should become obvious to those whose minds are not made up.

[Carriage Hill]

That is seriously sawed-off.

[sagar]

Ban the saw!

[Big Red Badger]

Also one would be compelled to
Report such activities.

[MUDDOG]

The poor gun.

[SpaceBar]

In a land of no guns, the guy with a sharp stick is dangerous.

[teeman8r]

that looks homemade

[buffaloguy]

the sawn off rifle was very common in our early history. The pistol was usually a sawn off musket. They were called blanket guns and were very lethal, way beyond .357 mag. They frequently were .60 caliber and larger.

[D_Idaho]

Thats kinda sweet if ya think about it.

Uh, yeah. If you say so.