Consider how many owned either a Sharps, a derringer, or a Winchester 73.
Respectively, the mental image is of buffalo hunters, gamblers, and cowboys.
Then consider that each and every family had to own a shotgun for defense and procuring food.
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- Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:06 pm
- Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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- Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:26 pm
- Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
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Re: If Texas adopted a state gun what would it be?
The Colt might rank at the top, but the shotgun had wider ownership (everyone) and did more to tame the countryside and provide food.
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:23 pm
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Re: If Texas adopted a state gun what would it be?
That's what I understood the OP's line of thought was!FL450 wrote:How about a weapon from the Republic of Texas?
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:53 pm
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Re: If Texas adopted a state gun what would it be?
My offerings, in no specific order:
Colt 1873
Colt Walker
double barrelled shotgun (no specific maker)
Colt 1873
Colt Walker
double barrelled shotgun (no specific maker)