This video showcases the E.M.F. Company Inc. 1873 Single Action Army revolver, a modern reproduction of the famed Buntline Special. The description highlights its historical connection to Wyatt Earp and Ned Buntline, detailing its long barrel and classic features like color case hardening and walnut grips. It's noted as a faithful replica manufactured by F.LLI Pietta, emphasizing its appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of historical firearms and the Wild West era.
This InRange TV Q&A episode delves into the historical realities and popular mythology surrounding the "Old West," with a specific focus on Tombstone, Arizona, and the Earp family. Questions explore the identity of the figure often depicted as Doc Holliday in photographs, the origins of the Earp brothers' prominence in Western lore, and the types of whiskey consumed during that era, touching upon the Bottled-in-Bond Act. Firearms-related inquiries include the gauge of shotguns used at the OK Corral, the accuracy of pop culture portrayals of the gunfight, and the potential gifting of long-barreled Colt revolvers by Ned Buntline to Wyatt Earp. Legal ramifications following the 'Vendetta Ride' and charges related to attacks on the Earp brothers are also discussed. The episode briefly touches upon the Fitzsimmons vs. Sharkey boxing match and asks for a critique of the best depiction of the famous gunfight.
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