Aug 12, 2011 · The long shot made with a Henry 1860 by Gus in the "Lonesome Dove" movie. Could a 1860 Henry make such a shot?

Mar 12, 2018 · In addition to swords made by other manufacturers, military "volunteers" were offered a wide selection of Roby weapons that would have included N.C.O.,Musician, Horse …

Jun 9, 2011 · One time in the past, I made a half-hearted attempt to find out how pistol caps were issued to the Cavalryman, but with no success. As an interesting side bar, again many years …

Jan 20, 2018 · These 3 nested Rs are the only markings other than proof marks on an Italian Zouave musket. Does anyone know who this manufacturer is (was).

Jun 15, 2020 · It does include the etching suggesting that is was made by Pettibone Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati. I have read that a large percentage of these swords …

Oct 9, 2024 · Hello everyone, I have a J D Chevalier, New York Bowie knife that has been etched with a tribute to the 39th Infantry of the Garibaldi Guard of New York. They served the Union …

Aug 25, 2012 · I just watched "Lonesome Dove" with my wife. Because the movie was set in the late 1870s many of the actors carried Civil War era weapons. In one scene Gus McCrae is …

Aug 25, 2012 · The History of the Doughnut A look back at the men, women and machines that made America’s favorite treat possible www.smithsonianmag.com R

May 4, 2014 · The M1816 was made at the Springfield and Harpers Ferry armories. These muskets originally were issued to federal troops. The M.1816s made by contractors were …

Mar 16, 2016 · Besides those made by arsenals and by cutlery and farm implement manufacturers, he said, “The Army elected to take some of its inventory of swords stored away …