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henrichel

July 26, 2003 16:47

Any information about weapon reffered to as an Indian Blanket Gun.

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  Rafter-S

  July 26, 2003 17:10

  Since no one else will, I will offer a comment, but there are others much more qualified than I am, and hopefully they will make input.
  
  I have not heard the term "Indian Blanket Gun" but I have heard the term "trade rifle." The trade rifles I am familiar with were actually cheaply made smooth bore muzzleloading guns that were intended to be traded to indians for furs and hides. They were of large caliber--54 and up. The indians used them mostly loaded with small rocks and small shot and a 20-30 grain powder charge, like a shotgun. This was in the 1700's and early 1800's.
  
  Like I say, I am not an authority in this area but I am sure the "real experts" will be quick to correct me.
  
  Respectfully,
  Rafter-S
  
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