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Nerves of Steel
While much has been written about Westerners’ “tricked-out” guns, a cursory review of the hardware documented to these Old West gunmen reveals that...
Legendary Rancher
Nobody was going to sneak up on ol’ Tap Duncan on the Diamond Bar Ranch, tucked away as it was in a remote corner of Arizona’s Mohave County....
Why Did The Alamo Flop?
First off, there were no male action stars and no hot babes, so there goes the action and sex-comedy crowds. Look at the four biggest grossing films...
The Three Charleys
Charley Parkhurst was the name; Stage driving was the game, But it wasn’t till he died, Anyone knew he was a dame. Okay, it’s a crude rhyme, but it...
Can you describe a drover’s typical day on the Long Trail?
Can you describe a drover’s typical day on the Long Trail? Stace Webb Via the Internet Long and tiring. The drovers each had a two-hour watch over...
While watching Joe Kid and The Journeyman, I’ve noticed the use of Mausers. Was this gun typical of the period?
While watching Joe Kid and The Journeyman, I’ve noticed the use of Mausers. Was this gun typical of the period? Dick Jenkins Via the Internet The...
Have you heard of West Texas badman Charlie Small?
Have you heard of West Texas badman Charlie Small? George Cross Atlanta, Georgia You’re not going to believe this but Charlie Small was my...
When did they stop hanging men for horse theft? Also, what was the penalty after hanging was outlawed?
When did they stop hanging men for horse theft? Also, what was the penalty after hanging was outlawed? Michael Austir Via the Internet There was an...
What did women use as hairspray years ago? Miss Kitty’s hair was always in place.
What did women use as hairspray years ago? Miss Kitty’s hair was always in place. Joe Pence Via the Internet Shampoo didn’t come into use until the...
On the Trail of Wild Bill Hickok
May 27, 1837: A son, James Butler, the fifth child was born to William Alonzo and Polly Butler Hickok of Homer (later Troy Grove), Illinois. 1856:...
Silver J Western Wear
It’s been a number of years since anyone thought of San Francisco and its urbane Northern California environs as Western. But Jan Brandt discovered...