OK Corral and coach guns

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by urbanspaceman

Something I discovered recently that I thought I would open up for potential correction:
the trumpet like muzzle of a blunderbuss was not to spread the shot - a short barrel would do that - it was to facilitate re-loading while sitting on a moving coach.

Wow! Now I NEVER realized that but makes perfect sense! sorta like a funnel.
Those kinds of trivia bits are priceless.
Thank you Keith.
Also, now mentioned, those coach guns are truly desirable......very romanticized, the Highwaymen etc. Always wanted one but if you CAN find one..$$$$$$