Jack McCall's Revolver

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jd45
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Jack McCall's Revolver

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Hello to all! Been away a while but glad to be back. Hope all's well with you. Does anyone have any info as to just what make & caliber weapon he used when he murdered James Butler Hickock on August 2nd, 1876 in Deadwood, S. D. ? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanx, jd45
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Re: Jack McCall's Revolver

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Re: Jack McCall's Revolver

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Funny, but during the trial, McCall claimed Hickok had seen him in the reflection of a glass on the table and was turning to draw and fire. That statement caused the prosecutor to find the Army Surgeon who had recently diagnosed Hickok with Glaucoma.
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