In a six-team stagecoach you had the leaders (front two animals) and the wheelers (ones closest to the coach). Do you know what the middle team of...
In a six-team stagecoach you had the leaders and the wheelers.
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Can you tell me something about the Apache of southern Arizona?
Can you tell me something about the Apache of southern Arizona? George Rodriguez Newalla, Oklahoma Let’s start with early 1861, when Cochise was...
Can you tell me something about the comic book hero Kid Colt?
Can you tell me something about the comic book hero Kid Colt? Dan Clutter Denison, Iowa Kid Colt was a 1950s Marvel Comic hero. His real name was...
I’ve heard that Indians plundered the bodies of dead soldiers after the Little Bighorn battle.
I’ve heard that Indians plundered the bodies of dead soldiers after the Little Bighorn battle. Then they stashed the items in caves in the Black...
What is the consensus as to the time frame of the Old West?
What is the consensus as to the time frame of the Old West? Stan Hutchison Sturgis, South Dakota The term “Old West” is in the eyes of the beholder....
My husband’s great uncle was Frank Wheeler.
My husband’s great uncle was Frank Wheeler. We know that he was an Arizona Ranger, but not much else. What can you tell us? Kathy Morrison Archer...
Saddle scabbards for rifles seem to have three locations:
Saddle scabbards for rifles seem to have three locations: out of the back, straight up on the front and slanted forward on the front. Is the...
Did Wyatt Earp have any children?
Did Wyatt Earp have any children? William T. Jewell Glasgow, Kentucky Earp didn’t have any children with his three wives. Author and...
What hat styles were popular with the early Texas Rangers?
What hat styles were popular with the early Texas Rangers? Sgt. Howard K. Williams, USAF Deer Park, Texas Bob Stevens, an authority on the...
What is a Club Room?
In several Old West saloon photos, a sign hangs over a door near the bar signifying “Club Room.” What is a Club Room? Glen Jones Rogers, Arkansas A...
What was the make of revolver used by Clint Eastwood in Pale Rider?
What was the make of revolver used by Clint Eastwood in Pale Rider? Arthur Wagner Kerrville, Texas Our firearms expert and Field Editor Phil...
Do you believe the story that Jesse James met Billy the Kid in 1879?
Do you believe the story that Jesse James met Billy the Kid in 1879? Philippe Morcrette Talence, Gironde, France That account comes from Dr. Henry...