Who names their muzzleloaders?

[Adam Helmer]

A recently deceased "Mountain Man" outdoor writer wrote for a monthly publication. He named his .54 flintlock "Simon." I often thought female names predominated for MLs and found masculine and neuter names for old time Longhunters were also applied.

I believe Davy Crockett called his ML "Old Betsy." Buffalo Bill named a Sharps "Lucria Borge." Not to put too fine of a point on this, but has anyone given a name (s) to their muzzleloaders? If I go that route, I need to come up with 8 or 10 names and then keep them all straight.

Adam