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Does anyone have links to good sources on the rifles brought to Alaska by the Russians in the 18th century? I'm assuming they were Tula's, since that armory started operation in 1712 near as I can figure, and for quite a while their guns were quite well regarded. The Russians were here from 1741 to 1864 or so.
Checking museums around here I have found parts in the collections and even a few rifles, but I wouldn't know a Tula from a Threela if it bit me on the backside.
Since I'm in Alaska, it might be real interesting to try to put something together, but I need a good place to start.
Checking museums around here I have found parts in the collections and even a few rifles, but I wouldn't know a Tula from a Threela if it bit me on the backside.
Since I'm in Alaska, it might be real interesting to try to put something together, but I need a good place to start.