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Old History photo # 251 #8122628
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White Moon, a Northern Cheyenne who fought at the Battle of Little Bighorn held a US Springfield carbine, caliber .45, serial no. 48482, he took from a slain 7th Cavalry trooper on June 25, 1876. He gave the carbine to Thomas B. Marquis on June 24, 1927, soon after the doctor-historian took his picture. White Moon was 77 years old when he participated with fellow Northern Cheyenne Wooden Leg, Little Sun, Wolf Chief and Big Beaver at the 51st Little Bighorn Battle Reunion. He died in May 1931.


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Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8122629
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I've seen Several of the Battle of the Bighorn Guns in Museums ...It's awe inspiring


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Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8122677
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Colorized photos sure bring them to life.

Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: BernieB.] #8122679
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Originally Posted by BernieB.
Colorized photos sure bring them to life.

Sure does


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Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8122702
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Judging by his face, he's had some hard miles on him. Outstanding man, that's for sure.


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Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8122710
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Stellar photo, 330. Thanks for posting.

Jack


Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: Gulo] #8123001
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Originally Posted by Gulo
Stellar photo, 330. Thanks for posting.

Jack

You're Welcome


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Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8123037
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Keep up the good work sir, I look forward to these posts of yours.

Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8123038
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This one is my new favorite. Thanks, 330.

Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8123304
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Deadwood SD Museum has some "Battle" Guns on display

I'd Sure love to shoot one!


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Re: Old History photo # 251 [Re: trapdog1] #8123308
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Originally Posted by trapdog1
This one is my new favorite. Thanks, 330.


Same here..

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