NCOWS Approved Gun Carts

[captmack]

Howdy Pards,

I am looking to get a new guncart for NCOWS matches.  Who do y'all recommend?

Capt. Mack

[Bugscuffle]

I'll have to folow this thread. I didn't think that there were any approved guncarts for NCOWS other than a scabbbard on a horse.

[Okefinokee Outlaw]

I believe that although many NCOWS members do not use carts, they are still okay as long as constructed from period correct materials. A few in my posse still use them, and although it was like losing a pacifier, I have weaned myself off of the cart and use saddle bags.  We provide portable rifle racks at our matches.

[Pancho Peacemaker]

A cart should be wood, iron, and leather.  No plastics or aluminum.

The biggest issue is the wheel.  Finding good usable wheels can be hard.  Lots of the "wagon wheels" sold are decorative and won't hold up to use.

Look WAY down this page to the "Gun Carts and Wagon Wheel" section.  These are two vendors that sell wheels and carts which will fit your needs.

http://www.bergersharpshooters.com/Authenticity___Links.html

Also, our compadre "Mansfield Slim" is very handy in the wood shop.  He build his own PC gun cart and it's one of the nicest I've seen.  If you are good in a wood shop, he might still have the plans.

[Pancho Peacemaker]

I'll have to folow this thread. I didn't think that there were any approved guncarts for NCOWS other than a scabbbard on a horse.

Some shooters still use them.  Some of the four gun shooters need them.  Some of the shooters who have mobility issues use them.  I still use mine when occasionally when Trevor shoots with me.  Hauling all our gear gets cumbersome sometimes.

[River City John]

When I built my cart I just cut two solid round discs out of a 2 X 12. Worked fine, and as far as I know, are still doing service in Iowa somewhere when I donated it to NTR. Wooden body and the storage was a separate wood ammo box.

RCJ

[Tascosa Joe]

CPT Mac:  What class do you shoot?  Working Cowboy does not allow the use of a Gun Cart.  Dr Bob built one out of an old trunk and a railroad freight dolly that was really cool.

[River City John]

I've always thought it odd that Working Cowboy disallows gun carts, period! But The Originals has written in that gun carts may be used if needed for health reasons.

I would guess that you'd be allowed the use of a gun cart in Working Cowboy for similar circumstances.



RCJ

[Major 2]

I've always thought it odd that Working Cowboy disallows gun carts, period! But The Originals has written in that gun carts may be used if needed for health reasons.

I would guess that you'd be allowed the use of a gun cart in Working Cowboy for similar circumstances.



RCJ

John, I'd have to ponder that .... WC rules does dis-allow gun carts ... however, we (NCOWS) do make accomodations for health & disabilities....
I would need to see the request 60 days out from a National event, and weigh in at that time on that request...
I'd think at the regional/district events, I'd confer with the hosting Judge toward any accomadations ruling.
And at the local level allow the host/Posse' Judge to preside.

I'll add, the cart in question should make every attempt to be of natural materials &/or be of some nature, something one might have
seen before 1898

[Major 2]

Maybe something a simple as Travois

or Antique Wheel Barrow or Vendor Cart

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I can't find the link, but Rattlesnake Jack has a scale model of a Red River cart.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

I can't find the link, but Rattlesnake Jack has a scale model of a Red River cart.

Marshall,

At this time I have an assembled Toys R Us  Radio Flyer that I just have to reinforce and put a rifle rack on .... modeled after another cart ... right now photobucket.com is down, but I will try to put a pic on here as soon as I am able

BTW, IS this NCOWS approved? *S*

[RattlesnakeJack]

I can't find the link, but Rattlesnake Jack has a scale model of a Red River cart.

Approximately half scale .... rather cumbersome to transport (although the wheels do come off) but a real attention getter!

[Ottawa Creek Bill]

Approximately half scale .... rather cumbersome to transport (although the wheels do come off) but a real attention getter!

Pretty Awesome!!

OCB

[Ottawa Creek Bill]

Marshall,

At this time I have an assembled Toys R Us  Radio Flyer that I just have to reinforce and put a rifle rack on .... modeled after another cart ... right now photobucket.com is down, but I will try to put a pic on here as soon as I am able

BTW, IS this NCOWS approved? *S*

Wadd.......I don't think that rubber treads or rubber tires are accepted......not sure but you'll have to ask Trap.

OCB

[Major 2]

Pretty Awesome!!

OCB

Indeed . I've admired that before.... that's within the spirit

here a couple of period Childs wagons , that might give some inspration.

[Tascosa Joe]

Rattlesnake Jack:  Your cart is fantastic!

[Tascosa Joe]

Marshall,

At this time I have an assembled Toys R Us  Radio Flyer that I just have to reinforce and put a rifle rack on .... modeled after another cart ... right now photobucket.com is down, but I will try to put a pic on here as soon as I am able

BTW, IS this NCOWS approved? *S*

Skip:  Your gun cart is not NCOWS approved, as OCB said the tires do not fit the time period.
T-Joe

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Tascosa Joe,

I kinda figured as much ... so I have been kinda but not really looking for some old baby buggy or small wagon wheels ...something about an 8 inch diameter ... anyone have a  set of four just gathering dust?  IF so. PM me ...

[Ottawa Creek Bill]

Tascosa Joe,

I kinda figured as much ... so I have been kinda but not really looking for some old baby buggy or small wagon wheels ...something about an 8 inch diameter ... anyone have a  set of four just gathering dust?  IF so. PM me ...

Skip....If you have a Harbor Freight Tools in your area....they sell 36" cart wheels as decorator wheels that are sturdy enough for a gun cart....about $40.00 a set.....If they don't have them in stock they can order them for you.

Bill