COLO SPRGS, CO (Mar. 23, 2022) –The Lones Wigger firearm auction benefiting USA Shooting’s youth shooting programs has come to an end with a total of $70,278 raised.
“We are thrilled with the outcome of the auction and the generosity of those that participated,” said Deena McDorman, Wigger’s daughter. “We hope buyers will cherish their winnings and understand their significance in promoting junior shooting programs. My Dad would be pleased.”
The family of Lones donated over thirty firearms and Olympic memorabilia that were auctioned off on GunBroker.com. The Lones Wigger auction was curated by Sportsman’s Legacy.
“This is an amazing collection of rifles that span the later part of his career,” said Matt Suggs, USA Shooting CEO. “There are rifles I recognize from the time he was shooting.”
LONES WIGGER: Widely regarded as the finest competitive rifle shooter to have ever taken aim for the United States, Lones Wigger was a member of four Olympic Teams, winning both Gold and Silver in 1964 and a second Gold in 1972. He also set 13 individual world records and shared another 16 with team members. Over his storied career, Wigger won 91 National Championships across several events. He shot for 20 major American teams on the world stage, including the four Olympic Teams, seven World Championships, five Pan-American Games and four Championship of the Americas with a record of 67 team and 44 individual medals.
Additionally, Wigger was a member of 12 Council Internationale Sport du Militarie (CISM) military teams, winning 34 CISM medals. He also proudly served with the United States Army Marksmanship Unit and competed in international matches representing the United States for 23 years. Lones Wigger was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in June, 2008 – the only shooter in history to have received this honor. All proceeds from the auction of Lones Wigger’s firearms will be directed to USA Shooting’s Lones Wigger Youth Programs Endowment with the MidwayUSA Foundation, a cause near and dear to his heart.
Remington Model 720 .30-06, U.S. Navy presentation
Remington 720 .30-06, U.S. Marine shooting trophy
Mauser 66S 7mm Rem. Magnum, presentation rifle
Remington 700 7mm-08 Rem., presentation rifle
Mauser 98 8mm, Oberndorf, Vietnamese writing
Winchester Model 52 .22 LR, modified, cased
Anschutz .222 Rem., 1965, Team jacket
Remington 700 7mm Express, Leupold 6.5-20x
Ithaca Mag-10 10 Gauge, 32-inch, 3.5-inch, Sling
Firearms of legendary Olympic Gold Medalist Lones Wigger at auction beginning March 6th
COLO SPRGS, CO (March 5, 2022) – Firearms from the estate of Olympic shooting legend and two-time gold medalist, Lones Wigger ,were up for auction on GunBroker.com through March 20 2022, with proceeds benefitting USA Shooting youth programs.
The family of Lones Wigger has generously donated over thirty firearms and important Olympic and shooting memorabilia belonging to Lones, with proceeds earmarked for The Lones Wigger Youth Program Endowment with MidwayUSA Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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.