Okiepan Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 So it is 1872 what type of weapon would you be carrying?? You are not in the current military, you might have fought in either the wars of 1812,1846,1861 , or were in the military between conflicts. So would it be a Cartridge ? Percussion? Flintlock? and what caliber? Do you have a war trophy ? Civilian model ? long hunter , you get the idea . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 In 1862 I would be carrying my Queen Anne doglock fowler smoothbore in .69. IIRC percussion caps came out circa 1850 so probably can't rely on supplies yet but I can always knap a little flint or cherry to suit that lock. With that a .69 cal plowhandle pistol, my riflemans knife andhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 A Spencer and 1860 Colt I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Henry 1860 and a Colt Conversion revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Root rifle and a Walker. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 It depends? Are we talking according to my alias and backstory, or if I were simply alive back then living the life of one of my ancestors? If the former, likely a Spencer and a cartridge conversion revolver of some sort, or perhaps a Colt Army Model. If the latter, my guess is I would be living in the hills of Kentucky where something that would take down game from squirrel up to deer would be more important, so some sort of a muzzleloading rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okiepan Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 We also have to look at if we use cartridge weapons, would the resupply of ammo be available, remember the country was different back then. Most likey even to reload were components available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 For me probably an 1860 Colt, a Bowie Knife or a cut down bayonet and probably a Sharps .54 caliber musket or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Michigan Slim said: A Spencer and 1860 Colt I imagine. Sounds about right to me. Maybe an early cartridge conversion for the sixgun....two if I could get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Tale Todd Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1866 Carbine and a Colt Conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1866 winchester yellow boy, 1872 Colt Open Top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 S&W Model 3 American and a Henry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Since my two favorite carry firearms are a revolver designed in 1899 and an automatic designed in 1905, I obviously am not a big fan of modern weaponry. "You really can't trust that new stuff." I would probably be carrying a rock and a pointed stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Probably nuthin'. My family has always been honest poor white trash. Might have a percussion rifle scrounged from the army hanging over the fireplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I’d be heeled like Wild Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Tall Tale Todd said: 1866 Carbine and a Colt Conversion Another acceptable choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 59 Sharps and a 60 Colt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 51 Navies Henry or 66 Winchester Latest model Remington Sporting rifle in 44-77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Raylan said: 1866 winchester yellow boy, 1872 Colt Open Top. Ditto, if I could afford them. Both chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire Flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Texas Joker said: In 1862 I would be carrying my Queen Anne doglock fowler smoothbore in .69. IIRC percussion caps came out circa 1850 so probably can't rely on supplies yet but I can always knap a little flint or cherry to suit that lock. With that a .69 cal plowhandle pistol, my riflemans knife andhawk The percussion Colt Paterson was in production in 1836. There were others, especially long guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Aha thank you. We ran pre 1850 in my old blackpowder club, we all shot rocklocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 If I were well Flush, an 1866 and an Open Top. If not quite so flush, an 1860 Henry and an 1860 Colt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Two 1851 Navy Sheriffs with conversion cylinders, an 1866 Winchester, and a Greener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Texas Joker said: Aha thank you. We ran pre 1850 in my old blackpowder club, we all shot rocklocks I LOVE it~!! I want a new flinter. My godson and his buddy just bought a couple of Traditions Deerhunters. Ridiculous 24" barrels, but I'm thinking I might have to get one just for the heck of it - the Ferguson is a mite fragile for dragging through the brush. Heck... the Fergie has a 24" barrel too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Texas Joker said: Aha thank you. We ran pre 1850 in my old blackpowder club, we all shot rocklocks Reverend Forsyth, Scots preacher and duck hunter, patented his percussion lock in 1805 (which might be where you're getting 1850 from - a little number transposition). In 1826 the percussion cap was invented, here in the states, to get around the good Reverend's patent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 69 inch oal 51 inch .69 cal smootbore barrel, double wedding ring 3 thimble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Navy Gripped 1871 Open-Tops ( the army gripped guns came out in 1872 ) in .44 Center Fire as well as a 66 in the same chambering and a 10 ga. hammered double ... And a Sharps slant breach .54 ,using paper cartridges . I thought of getting one of them twin pin guns that fire either the .44 Henry Flat or .44 center Fire, but they are prone to breaking Firing Pins .... Or if I was less flush 1851 Navys, 66 , Sharps and 10 Ga Double.... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 The OP said Carrying. I took that to mean handguns. I wouldn't be carrying a musket around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 An Adam's five-shot DA cap&ball in .44. Stringer, lighter and faster than a Colt 1860. Remington Rolling Block in .50-70. Camp model with a 24" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 If I could either a modern take or original I think Lemats are the bees knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I’m the spirit of the OP, I’m thinking I’d have been of modest means in 1872. Likely would have owned civil war surplus percussion gun(s). Maybe a Sharps or Springfield/Enfield rifle. Maybe a single shot shotgun and a ‘51 or ‘60 Colt. Don’t think I could have afforded anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYOBARD SASS #13025L Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 S&W Model 3 American. 1866 Winchester, and possibly an 1860 Spencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Colt SAA and an 1892 carbine. These were the most used in the majority of TV and movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Depends on why I’m heading west. Homesteading? Likely what I was familiar with from around the home or from the War, a Springfield, maybe a Spencer, maybe a Sharps. Possibly a shotgun, and a C&B revolver as a distant maybe. Ranch work? A revolver, metallic cartridge conversion probably. An 1866 or a Spencer if I was lucky and held onto a stake long enough, a Sharps otherwise. Railroad work? Probably a conversion revolver. The tools would depend on the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Ozark sort of went where I was going. What are you using the gun(s) for? Hunting big game, small game, birds? Self defense Indian attacks And I focused on the word "carrying" 1872 cartridge conversions were available but ammo wasn't. Also percussion guns pistols and rifles could be had cheap. Conversions cost ore money than many could afford. Just living off the land, 1851 Navy Colt and a SXS shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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