Not the barrens but I think many here may find it interesting.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/15/us/nevada-century-old-rifle-park/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/15/us/nevada-century-old-rifle-park/index.html
132-year-old Winchester rifle found propped against desert tree in Nevada
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Cool find. If only that gun could talk.
Here is one used by a genuine Indian going for $12,500.00 !
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/indian-used-winchester-1873-w6510/#.VLf-FC4zLCs
Here is one used by a genuine Indian going for $12,500.00 !
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/indian-used-winchester-1873-w6510/#.VLf-FC4zLCs
If that was the Barrens the wood would be rotted or burnt away but Nevada? It's possible it could have laid there for near that long.
The gun was not loaded when it was found, but would have held .44-40 caliber ammunition when in use.