4 Famed Hunters and the Names of Their Guns

[Kicking&Screaming]

What always caught my attention regarding Crockett's rifle was the caliber. Not many today would hunt a black bear with a 40 cal. I always wondered if he double balled it for bear.

Same here. But maybe a .40 caliber ear plug inserted by an accurate and patient man might suffice?

 

[Eterry]

Same here. But maybe a .40 caliber ear plug inserted by an accurate and patient man might suffice?

Most all bear hunting in that era was with hounds. The bear took a tree or was put to bay by the hounds. Not much chance of a still target.
Of course the conical bullet existed then. My 40 caliber REAL weighs 180 grains, that would go a long ways in leveling the playing field.

 

[Eterry]

What is the hole in the stock behind the dove for? Was that where they would tuck patches??

Why Bear Grease... of course.

 

[KH]

Why Bear Grease... of course.

Makes sense. I’ve never seen that in pics before, and being new to ML, was not something I thought of.
I have much to learn.
Thanks!

 

[Banjoman]

Makes sense. I’ve never seen that in pics before, and being new to ML, was not something I thought of.
I have much to learn.
Thanks!

Lots of old southern rifles had ‘em. A couple of mine do.