Black Powder Cartridge News 127 Autumn 2024

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About the Cover... Many of you will recognize the guy on the cover of this issue as Michael L. Venturino, also known to his many friends as "Duke". Putting him on the cover od the news is bittersweet, as he passed away on June 9th of this year, due to a long battle with heart disease. In this photo, Mike has obviously concluded a successful hunt with a vintage Winchester Model 1894 in .38-55, if I recollect the rifle. Mike loved old repeaters almost as much as single shot rifles and used them for many of his hunting endeavors. At a time like this, we like to remember those who have passed with a good photo that shows their zest for life. Mike was surely having an excellent day when this photo was taken and it's a great image to remember him by. Rest in peace, old friend. - Steve Garbe 

Table of Contents  

Introduction PG 4 From the Editor and About the Cover by Steve Garbe 

Feature PG 6 Remembering Michael L. Venturino by Steve Garbe 

Article PG 8 Black-Powder Javelina by William P. Mapoles

Article PG 12 Sharps 50-70s at the "Quigley" by Mike Nesbitt   

Feature PG 18 Quest for a Chicken Load by Rick Moritz  

Article PG 22 Adding to Mike Nesbitt's "Perfection" by John Farrar 

Article PG 26 Following a Cold Trail by Steve Garbe

Feature PG 30 The Diary of a Brownsville Hunter - 1871 by Leo J. Remiger   

Article PG 40 A Visit with Montana Vintage Arms by Mike Nesbitt  

Article PG 44 The Ugly Duckling by Michael Meacham 

Informative Column PG 48 Letters from Readers

Product Review PG 50 Montana Vintage Arms Unertl-Style Mounts by Steve Garbe

Product Review PG 52 SPG Sales Checkpiece by Steve Garbe 

Feature PG 54 Center Shot Measuring Black Powder by Steve Garbe

Informative Column PG 56 Match Results

Informative Column PG 60 Rifle Clubs

Index PG 66 Advertisers' Index