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1849 Colt Baby Dragoon

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

This .31 caliber handgun was one of the biggest sellers of all time for Colt. This one has been converted from percussion to .32 Smith & Wesson. It is a good shooter and works well. $550.00 + shipping. This is … 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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Aux Aliment du Pays – Off the Nourishment of the Land

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Gabe the Shootist

Requirement #19 of the American Mountain Men states: Must spend three days and two nights totally alone under primitive conditions and aux aliments du pays [“off the nourishment of the land”].  Here is my story about completing this requirement: AUX … Continue reading →

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An Expedition on the Green River

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

AN EXPEDITION ALONG THE GREEN RIVER   On November 19, 2015, Aaron Griggs and I left Buena Vista, Co and traveled to Moab, UT. It takes 6 hours to drive from my house to Moab via US Hwy 24 and … Continue reading →

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2014 AMM Eastern Territorial Rendezvous

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

Oct 9-11, 2014, Violet & I attended the AMM Eastern Territorial Rendezvous near Morris, IL.  We had a good time in spite of the ticks.  We had a great time with the folks from Illinois and I represented the western … Continue reading →

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Inletting the side plate

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Gabe the Shootist
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