Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Tracking the Elusive Long Nose Luger

At least this kid was "smart" enough not to bring his gun into court with him.

BOSTON -- A 13-year-old tried to hide a gun outside a Boston courthouse on Wednesday as he arrived for a court appearance, police said.


We, the jury, find the defendant retarded, your Honor.

NewsCenter 5's Jack Harper reported that a security guard spotted a young man acting suspiciously near a gas station across from the Brook Courthouse.

When the guard looked under a soda machine, he found a .22-caliber Long Nose Luger. The guard called police.


Excuse me? A what? A .22-caliber Long Nose Luger?


Um...OK.

Whatever you say Mr. Newsguy, you're the expert. I'm gonna go with the Colt Huntsman (Hi-Standard, or Colt Woodsman, maybe?). Anyone else?