For seven decades, True West has chronicled the legendary history of Tombstone and its notorious citizenry.
As it is the 30th anniversary of the Western movie Tombstone (see Tombstone), we decided to look back on how the editors of the magazine since 1953 have covered the history of the town of Tombstone and the men and women who contributed to its legendary infamy.
And, boy, were we surprised by what we discovered in the archives.
First, some firsts:
Johnny Ringo was the first of Tombst

True West October 2023
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Features
Western Books & Movies
To The Point
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- Pecos, Texas
- Alaska’s Real Bonanza
- On the Trail of Charlie Russell
- What History Has Taught Me with Bradley G. Courtney
- Texas and the Paterson Colt
- A Firearm Bonanza
- Jerry C. Crandall – Artist and Friend
- The Oldest West Savior
- Clum in the Cold
- Shooting Back
- Truth Be Known
- Opening Shot