Re: Metis

[IronBull]

Ok maybe not the right forum here but questions. Metis in Michigan, Hawken rifle, 1820's, is this possible.

[mario]

Considering the Metis (with a capital M) were not in MI and Hawken rifles were sent west/ not made in great numbers/ just starting in the 1820s/ peak production was in the 1840s &1850s/etc, I would say no.

Now, a person of mixed heritage with a trade rifle and/or a NW Gun (more likely) in 1820s Michigan? Sure.

Mario

[ridjrunr]

It's a little early for a Hawken,at least one from St.Lewi. for authenticity, a trade gun would be better suited I think. But I'm new to studying personas. possible? maybe. likely?  However, S. Hawken was making guns in Maryland and Ohio pre-1822 I believe.

[Voyageur]

You are quite correct Iron Bull, this thread does not belong here. Being it's Christmas Eve, we'll cut you a break this time. It really should goto the General Forum. Voyageur "Doc"

[IronBull]

Ok, I really did'nt think the Hawken would be correct, was just checking to see if someone knew something I did'nt. But as for the Metis in Michigan, Have been reading (research) and there was Metis settlement in Michigan, and fur trade expeditions if you say with the Metis.

[Hermit]

Ok, I really did'nt think the Hawken would be correct, was just checking to see if someone knew something I did'nt. But as for the Metis in Michigan, Have been reading (research) and there was Metis settlement in Michigan, and fur trade expeditions if you say with the Metis.

There is a lot of info here
native-languages.org/metis.htm
Hermit

[Trois Castors]

Here it is:
http://www.native-languages.org/metis.htm