Scatterguns of the Old West

[Twobiscuit]

I do not know how authentic this is but it was recently posted on FB with the caption "American Rangers of the Rio Grande District 1850-1851"
Looks like some favored the Scattergun. Notice how the flasks are carried

 

[Billy-by-gosh]

Interesting pic...the fella with the percussion double (third from left) seems to be wearing glasses. Wonder if that had something to do with his choice of arms?

 

[Clark Badgett]

Interesting pic...the fella with the percussion double (third from left) seems to be wearing glasses. Wonder if that had something to do with his choice of arms?

Guy in the middle is not wearing glasses.