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A Man of Wealth and Taste
Join Date: Dec 2002
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During the Reno/Benteen Defensive Fight at the Little Bighorn..there were 6 known Big 50 (50/70) Springfield Trapdoor Rifles used. I potentially have one of those that was used at the Bighorn. Although forensic testing as of this date can not conclusivily state it was used there. The rifle I have was owned by Medal of Honor receipant at the Big Horn Saddler Otto Voit of Benteens Co H.
The principle researchers and archaeologists of the site had felt it could possibly be Captain Frenchs Big 50 Springfield. If that rifle had proven forensically to have been at the Big Horn...well that would be retirement kind of money.
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