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[SavageArcher]

If someone has an intrest in both Longhunters and Mountain Men is there a possible one purpose weapon that'll work for both personas? It seems NorthWest guns and Lancaster longrifles might fill the ticket. I'm looking at a period from 7780's to 1830's. Also a lot to ask if it could serve in the Texas Volenteer Army. Seems a good long rifle from the correct period might work but I don't know enough to make a sound judgment. Any sugestion? This is just to curb my curiosity.

 

[bnail]

The Brown Bess was around for both periods. I'm told That Manuel Lisa carried a Bess. (you'd need a later 2nd model or third model though).
A later period Longrifle might also fit the bill.
All of these choices, though, would predate the Rendezvous period IMO.

 

[tg]

Any common readily available gun in your area from the early period could still be in use 40+ years later, that is where I would start the research, at the earliest date and the plasce you are supposed to be or be from.

 

[Doc Arroyo]

Sounds like a Dickert Rifle to me. eace:

 

[SavageArcher]

Thanks for the advice. Guess its back to researching and buying more gun books. Dang this new intrest in muzzleloading has started down the long and dusty road of no return. :shocking:

 

[Doc Arroyo]

Yep-but what a strange and wonderful trip it's been! :crackup:

 

I hope I am not trespassing here. I got in on this thread a little late. :agree:That the Dickert would be a good choice for eastern longhunter or later trapping in the shiny mountains either. And, as mentioned earlier, the northwest fusil would be good for anything after 1780.(Hanson)If you haven't read Hanson's book on Northwest trade guns I would highly recommend it. :winking:
Shoot straight,
Don

 

[SavageArcher]

I've gotten one of Hanson's books on the way now but its about the Hawkens rifle. I'm finding alot of good material on Ebay lately. Should have 20 more books in my collection by Christmas at the rate I'm going. Any good suggested reading material is apprectated.

 

Boonedocker, There's another good book on Trade Guns called, "Success in the North American Fur Trade" by Barry Buck Conner. Published by Historical Enterprises; 113 Nancy Drive; Macon, Georgia 31217 Excellent read.
Don