Hunting gun

[Mika.G]

Hunting gun? Made in USA? Any have ansver any?

 

[Mika.G]

Cal .30

 

[Robby]

Southern Bear pistol?
Robin

 

[.36Rooster]

There is a name sometimes applied to a group of long barreled original pistols that were supposedly created back in the time period with intent for shooting treed bears on dog hunts. Such pistols were supposedly much lighter, handier to carry through brush, and quicker and easier to manuever in close quarters, i.e. a bear bayed in a cane stand. And with most shooting done at close range, it supposedly made more sense to carry one of these handguns as opposed to a full length rifle.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Modern oddity? Would a bear pistol have a set trigger? Must that pistol be set to fire, OR can you do either?

LD

 

[.36Rooster]

I seem to remember muzzleloader magazine writing an article within the last year and a half about bear pistols, by the way...

This is mine. I use it for squirrels....not quite as pretty.

 

[brushblind]

I remember Pedersoli made something similar and I seem to recall it being called the "Bounty Hunter."

 

[Sam squanch]

People tend to forget after the civil war there were a LOT of veterans who only had one arm left. I think a few long barrel pistols were made for them. Also good for carry in the buggy, not taking up much room.

 

[.36Rooster]

I remember Pedersoli made something similar and I seem to recall it being called the "Bounty Hunter."

Yes, they do. And they're pretty nice. I wish they offered it in .36, with a fast twist...

 

[mooman76]

I'm thinking some kind or pistol or target shooting. Just an educated guess though.

 

[Mika.G]

Hunting gun? Made in USA? Any have ansver any?

Thanks for all the answers