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Native American Muskets
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Muskets were the first guns that the Native Americans got a hold of. The Indians did not make the weapons, they would trade with the Europeans to get them. Muskets typically had a longer barrel than the later rifles. The Europeans typically used the muskets to hunt and for war purposes. However, most Indian tribes did not like to hunt with the muskets because it was much harder to load while on horseback compared to a bow and arrow.
The Native Americans never made their own guns; they would obtain them only through trade. Therefore, as the fur trade grew, so did the gun trade. Guns were only used as hunting weapons for larger game and when the Indians were not on horseback. As they learned to use the new weapons, they grew in popularity. The Indians would also shorten the barrel so that they were easier to use when they were on horseback.
Guns were not immediately accepted by the Indians. This was because the Indians did not always have the gunpowder or bullets available to them, and it was not something they could replenish themselves. However as time went on, the Indians started to trade more and gain the essentials materials for a gun. Their view them of guns as useful weapons both for hunting and warfare eventually changed
"Muskets and Rifles." Muskets and Rifles ***. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 May 2017.
Spangenberger, Phil. "Weapons of the Indian Wars." True West Magazine. N.p., 21 Aug. 2015. Web. 02 May 2017.
The Native Americans never made their own guns; they would obtain them only through trade. Therefore, as the fur trade grew, so did the gun trade. Guns were only used as hunting weapons for larger game and when the Indians were not on horseback. As they learned to use the new weapons, they grew in popularity. The Indians would also shorten the barrel so that they were easier to use when they were on horseback.
Guns were not immediately accepted by the Indians. This was because the Indians did not always have the gunpowder or bullets available to them, and it was not something they could replenish themselves. However as time went on, the Indians started to trade more and gain the essentials materials for a gun. Their view them of guns as useful weapons both for hunting and warfare eventually changed
"Muskets and Rifles." Muskets and Rifles ***. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 May 2017.
Spangenberger, Phil. "Weapons of the Indian Wars." True West Magazine. N.p., 21 Aug. 2015. Web. 02 May 2017.