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Posted 13 months, 13 days ago
scottvez
(361 items)
Here is an 1880s Armed Cowboys Cabinet photograph.
Both wear large hats and work shirts and (in my opinion) look like real working cowboys although some of the weapons may be studio props.
The guy on the right is wearing a cartridge belt with a Civil War surplus "US" buckle. He is holding a Model 1877 Colt Lightning double action revolver. I am not sure of the make of the small caliber pocket pistol.
His buddy has a Merwin Hulburt .44 Army revolver in his belt and what may be a Smith & Wesson in his hand. His large bowie knife completes the menacing look.
If you look closely on the guy with the knife, you can even see the lead tips to the bullets in his cartridge belt.
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Thanks vetraio.
Looks like they both have their finger on the triggers?!?!?!?! Well trained/experienced people don't do this until they are ready to fire. Could be a mocked up photo type shoot, or real, kinda hard to tell.
You are right beach-- I don't how prevalent muzzle awareness and trigger finger safetly was in the 19th century.
It is not uncommon to see fingers on the trigger and even hammers cocked in these early photographs.
Thanks flyrr.
Scott
love the photo!!!!!!!!!!!
Scottvez, Love this photo!
And thank-you for warning...
Thanks bellin and Purdy-- as always I appreciate you looking and commenting.
Scott
Thanks rocker, tom, savoy, kerry....
Scott