A true American firearm: the Kentucky Long Rifle

Matchlock · 26th March 2011, 03:03 PM

Wow, that's like Jim indeed!

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laEspadaAncha · 2nd April 2011, 10:23 PM

Hi Jim,

I owe you a much belated "thank you" for the wonderful historical reference to Pioneer legend Davy Crockett.

I have found plenty of articles on line referencing this famous firearm, but little - if any - accompanying imagery.

In fact, I could only find two photos, the first of which is of what is reported to be his first "Betsy:"

...and while it is not the rifle with which he was armed at the Alamo, if I understand it correctly, this Old Betsy is the rifle on display at the museum there:

I'm not sure how given the absence of any survivors a particular rifle could be attributed to Crockett, but either way, I have greatly enjoyed reading the collective contributions here, and am glad this topic has generated the appreciation and interest it has.

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26th March 2011, 03:03 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Wow, that's like Jim indeed! m

2nd April 2011, 10:23 PM	#2
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Hi Jim, I owe you a much belated "thank you" for the wonderful historical reference to Pioneer legend Davy Crockett. I have found plenty of articles on line referencing this famous firearm, but little - if any - accompanying imagery. In fact, I could only find two photos, the first of which is of what is reported to be his first "Betsy:" ...and while it is not the rifle with which he was armed at the Alamo, if I understand it correctly, this Old Betsy is the rifle on display at the museum there: I'm not sure how given the absence of any survivors a particular rifle could be attributed to Crockett, but either way, I have greatly enjoyed reading the collective contributions here, and am glad this topic has generated the appreciation and interest it has.