THE IOWA BLACK POWDER FEDERATION
www.iowablackpowderfederation.net
“PARTICIPATION RAFFLE 2023”
GRAND PRIZE:
Lee Ulch’s ---– .62cal/20 ga “Fusil de chase”
(Recreation of a circa 1750 French Trade Gun)
You’ve all heard the old term “must be present to win". Well for this this treasure
“you must be present to get in!" That’s correct, the only way to secure tickets for
this unique prize is to purchase them "in person" at any Iowa Black Powder
Federation (IBPF) sponsored event such as a state shoot or an event with an IBPF
presence...like a rendezvous or a trade fair. As the title indicates the intention of
this raffle is to encourage attendance and participation.
The “Grand Prize", once a treasured possession of Lee Ulch and his lovely wife
Louise, formerly of Gladbrook, Iowa are like household names in the Iowa black
powder community. They were active with the IBPF, Turkey Foot Longrifles and
Smokey Ridge Muzzleloaders for many years. Upon Lee’s passing, this flintlock
came into the possession of Mr. Dennis King (who like Lee is a charter member of
the IBPF). In an act of extreme generosity Mr. King donated it to the IBPF for
promotional purpose.
This “Fusil de chase" (pronounced “fu-zi dee chase”) traditionally means “gun of
the hunt”. Introduced by the French fur traders this type of gun quickly won the
hearts of voyagers, traders, Indians and even Rogers Rangers. Slimmer and
certainly, more graceful than military weapons of the time. This Flintlock is a copy
from the Arsenal at Tulle, France. Sporting a .62 cal./20-gague, 39% inch
smoothbore barrel and fancy brass hardware. ' A gun like this would have cost a
number of additional pelts. While the overall condition is lightly used, all we really
know of its Lee Ulch history, other than his ownership, is a simple date of “August
17, 2000" written under the butt plate. Regardless, this Fusil stands ready to
provide its new owner many years of pride and service.
Tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00 and will be available through the November
2023 IBPF annual meeting. (No picture of gun or tickets enclosed. Available only
at events. Thank you and good luck!
Iowa Black Powder Federation
Pictures
