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its was reported that when Hickok was killed. the only firearm he had on him was a smith & Wesson old model army in .32in caliber. there is a photograph in GUNS OF THE OLD WEST. by dean k. boorman. of one of his 1851 colts "serial number 138813" with his name still engraved on the backstrap. the gun is still in pristine condition. also it shows a slim Jim holster .of the quality made by E.L. GALLATIN.of Cheyenne Wyoming. with the initials " JB" in it. that accompany s the revolver.
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