A few believe he carried a Smith and Wesson. More likely it was a Colt . 45 Peacemaker. I'm sure he had other handguns during his life but there is no provenance on any of the claims of an Earp pistol no matter what the museums claim.

What gun did Wyatt Earp actually carry?

The descendants of Earp say that the gun he carried during his time in Tombstone, Ariz. and probably used in the shootout at the O.K. Corral, was his Colt . 45-caliber revolver. There is the myth that during the 1881 shootout, Wyatt Earp used a Smith & Wesson American Model revolver.

Is Wyatt Earp's gun still around?

The Wyatt Earp gun on display at the Arizona History Museum. Inside the Arizona History Museum beside the University of Arizona campus, held in a glass display, is a cream handled Colt . 45 revolver that museum officials say once belonged to Tombstone legend Wyatt Earp.

How much is Wyatt Earp's gun worth today?

45-caliber Revolver: $225,000. Wyatt Earp is one of the most well known lawmen of all time. Working as the deputy sheriff in Tombstone, Arizona, Earp was the epitome of the rough and tough wild west man.

What gun did Doc Holliday prefer?

Doc's weapon of choice early in his western career was an 1851 Colt Navy revolver given him by his uncle, one of four. The remaining three pistols were given by Uncle John to his own sons. Later Doc carried a nickel-plated . 41 caliber Colt Thunderer or the .

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Who was the best gunslinger in real life?

Born on May 27, 1837, James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok would accrue fame and infamy during his 39 years of living as a gunslinger who had been through it all. He worked as a stagecoach driver on the lawless frontiers of Kansas and Nebraska until the American Civil War when he spent his time as a spy for the Union Army.

Was Johnny Ringo a real outlaw?

John Peters Ringo (May 3, 1850 – July 13, 1882), known as Johnny Ringo, was an American Old West outlaw loosely associated with the Cochise County Cowboys in frontier boomtown Tombstone, Arizona Territory. He took part in the Mason County War in Texas during which he committed his first murder.

How many guns did Doc Holliday carry?

Doc carried a nickel-plated . 41 caliber Colt Thunderer or sometimes a . 38 caliber Colt Lightening, both modern (at the time) double action pistols. There is no reliable account record of Doc carrying two pistols at the same time as Doc was not a gun fighter but rather an acclaimed and award winning dentist.

What caused Wyatt Earp's death?

Earp died at his home in Los Angeles, possibly of chronic cystitis, on January 13, 1929, at age 80. His longtime companion Josephine (she called herself Josephine Earp, although there's no record they ever were married) had his cremated remains buried at a cemetery in Colma, California.

Did Wyatt Earp really use a Buntline special?

The problem is the guns most likely never existed. There's no secondary source for any Buntline Special before Lake's book was published, let alone one in Earp's possession.

Who cried at Wyatt Earp's funeral?

In the film Tombstone, starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, during the closing credits reference is made to the fact that "Tom Mix wept" at Wyatt Earp's funeral. A passing reference is made about Mix in Season 3, Episode 2 of Downton Abbey.

What happened to Wyatt Earps' revolver?

According to the legend, the revolver was confiscated by U.S. Marshals when Wyatt Earp was changing steamships in Juneau. Given the man's fearsome reputation as a gunfighter, federal marshals demanded, or so the story goes, that Wyatt Earp surrender his weapon while in town.

What pistol did Doc Holliday carry?

Kilmer's Doc carries an ivory-gripped, nickelplated Model 1877 Colt Lightning/Thunderer double-action revolver in a shoulder holster as his first weapon of choice. He also carries an ivory-gripped Colt Single Action Army model in a hip holster.

What kind of gun did Johnny Ringo use in Tombstone?

Single Action Army Quickdraw Model (4.75" barrel)

Johnny Ringo (Michael Biehn) carries a nickel Quickdraw model. Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) also has a nickel Quickdraw, which he carries in addition to his Colt Lightning. Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) draws his SAA Quickdraw and Colt Lightning.

Was Doc Holliday a fast draw with a gun?

Though many gunfighters were remembered to be dangerous with a pistol during the American frontier, only a few known historical individuals have been noted by historians as "fast", such as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, John Wesley Hardin, Luke Short, Tom Horn and Billy the Kid.

How many confirmed kills does Doc Holliday have?

The only men he is known to have killed are Mike Gordon in 1879; probably Frank McLaury and Tom McLaury in Tombstone; possibly Frank Stilwell in Tucson; and William Allen in Colorado. Some scholars argue that Holliday may have encouraged the stories about his reputation, although there is no evidence he did.

What is the number 1 pistol in America?

“The SIG P365 and SIG P320 are unequivocally America's favorites,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.

Who is the most famous gun?

The AK-47, designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, is arguably the most recognizable firearm in the world. This reliable and rugged assault rifle was first introduced in 1947 and quickly became synonymous with armed conflicts and revolutionary movements.

What is the most loved gun?

What disease did Johnny Ringo have?

Sadly, Johnny Ringo (born John Briganti) passed away Aug. 31 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Boehner wasn't the only famous out-of-towner who bounced around in Ringo's truck, his daughter said.

Who killed the gunfighter Ringo?

The official verdict was suicide, although Wyatt Earp later claimed to have done the deed. Some think some other shady character may have put an end to Ringo—he had plenty of enemies—while others, including the scriptwriters for Tombstone, imagine Doc was the killer.

Why did Doc hate Ringo?

"In Vino Veritas." - Doc Holliday

When Doc declares that he should "hate" Johnny Ringo because he reminds him too much of himself, Wyatt Earp tries to assuage the younger gunsel by explaining that Doc's drunk and not in command of his faculties.

What gunfighter killed the most?

One — John Wesley Hardin

Hardin was one of the most notorious gunslingers of the Wild West. He is said to have killed over 40 men, including his first victim at 15. He was known for his quick draw and his willingness to shoot first and ask questions later.