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CULLENIII · November 12, 2002, 08:51 AM

I beleive the Wagon Box Fight was a more true test of the scenario---in that the defenders actually lived. This happened in 1870s i beleive. Hunters were surroned by natives and attacked--the hunters took refuge in wagons without wheels--hence wagon box and fought natives off with mostly Sharps rifles--heard of some long shots with that fight---something like 1000 yards and stuff--dont know facts--ill look it up and see some more.

November 12, 2002, 08:51 AM	#22
CULLENIII Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Central Florida Posts: 55	I beleive the Wagon Box Fight was a more true test of the scenario---in that the defenders actually lived. This happened in 1870s i beleive. Hunters were surroned by natives and attacked--the hunters took refuge in wagons without wheels--hence wagon box and fought natives off with mostly Sharps rifles--heard of some long shots with that fight---something like 1000 yards and stuff--dont know facts--ill look it up and see some more. __________________ We deal in lead friend...