I was at a museum that is just down the road from me. It is called The Native American Museum and it is here in Bentonville AR.
http://monah.us/museum.html
While walking around and seeing all the great displays I noticed a muzzleloader in the corner of one display.
It turns out it is Jim Bridger's first rifle that he made for himself.
It is a full stock .50 cal. It started out as flint but was converted to percussion.
I guess he made it when he was a gunsmith. I did not know he was a gunsmith.
I wish I had a picture but while talking to the curator I forgot to snap a shot.
Its worth see if you are in the area. Some great Indian head gear. I thought that the stuff you see on westerns was just Hollywood garb but they had some serious talent in making that stuff.
http://monah.us/museum.html
While walking around and seeing all the great displays I noticed a muzzleloader in the corner of one display.
It turns out it is Jim Bridger's first rifle that he made for himself.
It is a full stock .50 cal. It started out as flint but was converted to percussion.
I guess he made it when he was a gunsmith. I did not know he was a gunsmith.
I wish I had a picture but while talking to the curator I forgot to snap a shot.
Its worth see if you are in the area. Some great Indian head gear. I thought that the stuff you see on westerns was just Hollywood garb but they had some serious talent in making that stuff.