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Requirement #12 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

12. Must have spent at least five days traveling on foot, snowshoe, canoe, and/or horseback. One method or a combination may be used. Bullboat may be used in place of canoe. You are expected to gain as much distance as … Continue reading →

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Requirement #6 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

6. Must be able to demonstrate trapping ability using steel traps, snares, and traps made from natural materials found in the area. As many states do not allow the use of some, or any, of these traps, the actual taking … Continue reading →

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Requirement #2 of the American Mountain Men.

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

2. Must have spent at least two days and one night in a primitive camp during each season of the year. This requirement and #1 are both required for advancement to Bossloper In fulfilling this requirement, I would like to … Continue reading →

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Requirement #1 of The American Mountain Men

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

Must have a full set of hand-cut and -sewn clothing and handmade accoutrements. These must be researched for authenticity of the 1800-40 period and be of a type which would have been seen on men in, or moving to, the … Continue reading →

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Armi Sport 1847 Springfield .69 caliber

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

I am offering my 1847 replica for sale. It is .69 caliber or 14-gauge smooth bore and can be loaded with round ball or shot. This gun is a replica of the gun used by the U.S. Army in Mexico … Continue reading →

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Lyman Plains Pistol .54 caliber

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

This is a stock Lyman .54 caliber Plains Pistol. It is a very accurate pistol! $300 + shipping.

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Pedersoli AN IX Pistol .69 caliber

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

This is a replica of a French military pistol that was copied by Simeon North for use by the U.S. military. I have stamped U.S. on the side plate to represent this type. I converted it from its original flintlock … Continue reading →

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Leman Indian Trade Rifle .54 caliber

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

I am offering the Leman trade rifle I built a few years ago. It has a 32″ straight taper barrel with round bottom rifling. The lock has no half cock notch as the originals did not have one. Length of … Continue reading →

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Isaac Haines .40 caliber rifle for sale

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

I am offering my unfired Isaac Haines rifle for sale. It is in .40 caliber with a 38″ Colerain barrel. Length of Pull = 14 1/2″. Chambers lock. $1800.00 + shipping

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Green River 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Gabe the Shootist

Green River 2017 November 4, 2017, Aaron Griggs, Mary Sims, and myself arrived at Green River, Utah around noon. We met up with Ed Bevers, Bill Bailey and Todd “Pete” Peterson. Pete, Mary, and I set up camps at Crystal … Continue reading →

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