Since they were black powder, I'm hoping this is the place for a little help for a friend. He's an author and wants to avoid making Hollywood mistakes in his work, and since I'm the only gun guy he knows, he's asking me about this stuff. He's Air Force (so he didn't do much shooting when he was in) and his book is about a Vietnam era fighter pilot.
Does anyone know what rifle Chief Crazy Horse had? I know Sitting Bull had that 1866 Winchester, but my friend seems to believe Crazy Horse had a Henry. I think he'd also like to know a bit about the evolution from Henry in 1860 to the mdl 94. Besides the forestock (forend?), the loading mechanism, and being able to handle the longer .30-30 instead of the stubby .44 rimfire, what changed over the years?
Any info you know would be appreciated, it'd be nice if we can keep him from using a clip in an M16 and cocking the hammer after working the lever on a Henry/Winchester.
Thanks