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Massachusetts Fisher Discovers Pristine Pistol While Magnet Fishing

3/16/2026

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Nate DeMontigny, a Massachusetts magnet fisher, found a Derringer pistol while magnet fishing in Bridgewater, initially mistaking it for a makeup case.
The pistol appeared new and still had a sales tag.
DeMontigny reported the find to the Bridgewater Police Department, which took possession and will hold the gun for one year.
If DeMontigny retains the gun, he plans to clean it and display it.

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Story summary

Nate DeMontigny, a Massachusetts magnet fisher, found a Derringer pistol while magnet fishing in Bridgewater, initially mistaking it for a makeup case.
The pistol appeared new and still had a sales tag.
DeMontigny reported the find to the Bridgewater Police Department, which took possession and will hold the gun for one year.
If DeMontigny retains the gun, he plans to clean it and display it.