November 19, 2018, 12:51 AM | #26 | |
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It seems like one of the really foolproof ways to avoid slamming in wrong ammo into your guns in the heat of a fight would be: A: Have your entire belt loaded with rifle ammo for your levergun. But use cap and ball revolvers as your sidearm. Multiple cylinders and paper cartridges will still go a long distance in keeping you in the fray. B: Entirely rely on your cartridge pistol or a brace of cartridge pistols. C: Have a cartridge pistol as your sidearm, but for primary long gun go for a .45-70 or .50-90 Buffalo Sharps or Rem. Rolling Block. Can't mistake cartridges now. In the Dixie Gun Works Black Powder Annuals, there was an article titled "Backup Guns of the Buffalo Hunters", and the author noted that this was the combination most used on the trail during the peak years of the big hunts. |
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