Pistols without locks at Williamsburg? - Page 2

Mk VII · January 26, 2016, 05:39 PM

In the past it was very common to find 'old guns' still loaded when acquired for your collection, not so common now when most have passed through several collectors' hands. It you needed it in a hurry there was no time to hunting for powder and ball.

**4V50 Gary** · January 27, 2016, 05:24 PM

It would stand to reason that frontier settlers/trappers would keep their arms loaded. There was no telling when there would be an armed confrontation or game.

2damnold4this · January 27, 2016, 09:01 PM

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January 27, 2016, 05:24 PM	#27
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	It would stand to reason that frontier settlers/trappers would keep their arms loaded. There was no telling when there would be an armed confrontation or game. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

January 26, 2016, 05:39 PM	#26
Mk VII Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: England Posts: 455	In the past it was very common to find 'old guns' still loaded when acquired for your collection, not so common now when most have passed through several collectors' hands. It you needed it in a hurry there was no time to hunting for powder and ball.

January 27, 2016, 09:01 PM	#28
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