Fess Parker's gun used in Disney's Davy Crockett found

[4V50 Gary]

The original flintlock used by Fess Parker in Disney's Davy Crockett has surfaced. It was bought for a song (but not "Born on a Mountaintop in Tennessee"). Click on the link for more details and pictures:

http://www.truewestmagazine.com/jcontent/living-the-dream/living-the-dream/firearms/6696-davy-crocketts-ol-betsy-found

 

[Sure Shot Mc Gee]

Looks like that fellow picked himself up a nice keepsake.

 

[Roaddog]

Wow That was a flud of memories that still sturs my blood.Thanks for sharing.

 

[sir_n0thing]

That is awesome!!!

 

[bedbugbilly]

Interesting article - thanks for posting!

Fond memories of watching that show . . . too bad we don't have others like that one around today. I miss a lot of the old good ones - Mayberry RFD, Waltons, Bonanza, etc. - they at least had some social redeeming value and taught some lessons about honesty, responsibility, etc. - I know, the reruns are on and I do watch 'em once in a while - Mayberry RFD, etc. Unfortunately shows like this wouldn't be "politically correct" . . . heaven help us if the kids today wore exposed to the morals we were many years ago . . . .

 

[BigG]

I loved that show. Walt Disney brought us a lot of good productions.