Lewis Wetzel Rifle
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2018
- This video on the Cabin Creek Muzzleloading bench copy of a rifle reputed to belong to the famous frontiersman Lewis Wetzel, was part of my series on the Contemporary Longrifle Association show in 2017. But I thought it deserved to stand on its own.
So, if you're a fan of longrifles, or a fan of Lewis Wetzel...or both, you may like this short video.
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I grew up in Wheeling W.Va area and remember the history of Lewis Wetzel. It’s nice to see something that could be related to the history of the area. When I was a kid, my stepfather knew a guy that had a small collection of flint locks made in Wheeling and the surrounding area. It was amazing to see as a young boy.
Hey I live in Wetzel County, WV, I believe it’s named after him
This is a very nice rifle.
I had never heard of Lewis Wetzel until I read a book by Allan W. Eckert. He was an amazing frontiersman, along with Kenton and Brady.
Awesome book!
Lewis's brother John is my 6 great grandfather. Just found out and bragging. Carry-on.
Hey cousin! I'm descended from John Jr. as well, through John III to his daughter Margaret. 👍
How in the Hell do you reload that while running full speed?
With your hands
Wow 52 inches I have a Early Lancaster rifle from TVM that is 42 inches I have hit gong's at 300 yards no tall tail. That said that long rifle is a work of art. I enjoy your videos and the information that you gave is also tops, Keep up the great work.
Beautiful rifle and a very interesting interview! Thanks1
What a Rifle. Love the full stocks on any blackpowder firearm.
Thanks for pointing that out.
Ha ha, I didn't get to finish my comment and miss fired. This rifle is the long rifle from hell. The Lewis Wetzel story is one of my favorite Mountain Man stories.
Beautiful Gun. Nice craftsmanship👍 longest Barrel I’ve seen on a Rifle from that time frame🇺🇸
I grew up in tge wheeling west Virginia area and always heard stories of wetzel and his brother's.Wetzel helped settle that area and the indians called hum "death wind" cause ge was known to be able to run full sprint and load a rifle.It would be great to see you do a video on him
Love to have that!!! Lewis Wetzel is a relative of mine!!! Never seen one but definitely interested in purchasing.
I'm related too.
Hey Wetzel cousins! I descend through John Jr. to John III to his daughter Margaret.
Wow very very nice! Thank you brother.
Nice rifle ! Thanks for sharing.
The Man that inspired a character from James Fenimore Cooper.....
Great video .
The original rifle was buried with him at Rosetta, Mississippi. His family members eventually after years came and dug up his remains and returned them back up north.
A beautiful gun!
That is a beautiful piece of History!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing!
thank you
If that was Wetzel's he left it with his minister friend. The caliber he shot in the days at Ft Henry was a 32. I have a copy of the ministers book you referred to as well.
Another book you suckered me into
Then my work here is done...LOL
It would be interesting to see the accuracy of this rifle.
I grew up in weelling and fun fact I am a direct descendent of Lewis Wetzel
Lewis did not marry or have any descendants. You are likely descended from one of his siblings, as am I.
Everyone in wheeling says that
@@sugma3475Never claimed Whetzel, but Samuel McColloch who knew him was my 4 x great uncle! My 4 x great grandfather was Abram married to Alcy Boggs. Both are buried in the Short Creek Methodist Church Cemetery!
Lovely, Thanks man. But I have to say ,knowing the hassle one has with getting a stuck ball in a regular size gun,. Wouldn't want to forget the powder in this one.
Un rifle austero de formas pero muy bonito. Saludos desde España.
Left me wanting more.LOL
nice rifle.
That a pretty rifle
First of all its not mine....and the caliber I use is 32. not 52
What about that knife?
Is it true his rifle was burried with him
I don’t know…hadn’t heard that.
@@duelist1954 I read it on the you tube channel Lewis wetzel the video was Deathwind:The life of Lewis Wetzel it was toward the end of the video said his brothers wife said to bury the rifle with him
That is one fine rifle. Saved untold amount of settlers from the evil 😈 in the forest. Rip American hero Lewis Wetzel 😔. If you don't like it you can f off