Ed Young Dallas, Texas “Three-Shooter Bill” was a two-bit outlaw and small time con man who earned his nickname because he was only half as bad as his crony, “Six-Shooter Bill.” He pursued his rackets in several small New Mexico towns. Few know the circumstances of his demise and fewer care. Marshall Trimble is Arizona’s official historian. His books include The Arizona Trilogy and Law of the Gun. If you have a question, write: Ask the Marshall PO Box 8008, Cave Creek, AZ 85327 o
October 2004
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- Following Jesse James
- Del McCoury’s High Lonesome Sound
- I have a print of a photo I received from Winchester Arms, dated November 14, 1962. The caption says they are Texas Rangers. A year or two later, I read that Winchester made a mistake and the lawmen were actually Arizona Rangers. I’ve never heard of Arizo
- Has there ever been a thorough book written on the commerce of the Old West?
- Have you ever heard of an outlaw called “Three-Shooter Bill?”
- I thought spurs were worn only for bronc riding. Correct me if I’m wrong.
- Can you tell me how the famous XIT Ranch in Texas got its name? And can you explain how cattle rustlers altered the brand?
- True West’s Best of the West 2005 Winners