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Where did the Indians get the guns to defeat Custer?

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∙ 8y ago

Updated: 8/23/2023

Some were sold to the Indians by unscrupulous dealers, some were taken from soldiers killed in other battles. Weapons and ammunition were frequently scavenged by Indians from battles, or seized by attacking supply wagon trains.

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Grant hated Custer, so perhaps the Government supplied the Indians their guns.

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