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Post by jameshunt on Nov 18, 2010 21:04:08 GMT -5
I was in Taos this summer and went to the Kit Carson Museum in his old house. There they have one of his rifles from his later years. I can''t remember the caliber, I want to say it was smaller maybe a 50 or 48 but I can't be sure.  |
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Post by patriot on Nov 19, 2010 22:28:40 GMT -5
James what is that on the cheek rest/ Is that a inlay of some kind?I really need to get back out west and see some things ,Ive been to the fort he was at out there but not to his house
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Post by jameshunt on Nov 21, 2010 17:33:39 GMT -5
That is an inscribed plate, Kit had donated the rifle to someone, or a group. I forget which. It was not inlaid, but looked very nice.
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Post by tascosajoe on Mar 13, 2012 10:07:00 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, there is another of his rifles on display at Ft Garland, Colo. He was the commander of the post during part of the civil war. It is worth the trip whether the rifle is there or not.
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