At all times the Mountain Man depended on his trusty flintlock rifle, but in this bronze, we see the problem: only one shot per load! Here, having used his one shot with no time to reload, he faces a real dilemma and grave danger as he uses every ounce of strength and cunning to valiantly fight off a pack of bold, angry wolves using his weapon as a club for his only protection.

This bronze won "Best of Sculpture" at the Festival of Art Show in San Dimas, California.