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Hardcase · March 9, 2012, 04:57 PM

It's just a SWAG on my part, but cartridge availability might have played into a fella's choice of rifle caliber.

And I agree with Hawg that a pistol cartridge rifle would have a tough go at 200 yards.

Here's a link to Tuesday's Julia auction for an 1873 musket in 44-40 with a ladder sight: http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/cata...e=320&lot=1508

Here's one in nickel, just 'cause it's so doggone pretty: http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/cata...e=320&lot=2006

March 9, 2012, 04:57 PM	#4
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	It's just a SWAG on my part, but cartridge availability might have played into a fella's choice of rifle caliber. And I agree with Hawg that a pistol cartridge rifle would have a tough go at 200 yards. Here's a link to Tuesday's Julia auction for an 1873 musket in 44-40 with a ladder sight: http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/cata...e=320&lot=1508 Here's one in nickel, just 'cause it's so doggone pretty: http://jamesdjulia.com/auctions/cata...e=320&lot=2006 __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae