Poverty Bill, SASS# 45790 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Howdy, have a nice book for sale. "Slade's Wells Fargo Colt" Some unusual hazards in buy antiques and some extraodinary tales of the Old West by John B. McClernan "John B. McClernan's search for authentication of an antique Colt pistol he bought provides a first-class mystery yarn about both the gun and its owner - gunfighter Joseph A. Slade (Slode?) - and a twist ending worthy of the best private-eye novel. But the tale of the Wells Fargo Colt is true - all ot it. After giving us a brief historical sketch of the man and the possible travels of the gun, the author takes the reader deep into the folklore of the Old West in a facinating section of notes, and on into the life, death, marriage, hanging, and last will and testament of Captain Slade. The appendices yield a wealth of detail about Slade's military background, his personal statistics and immensely detailed account, for lawyers, of the disposition of his estate. The legal snarls and intricacies - and the overtones of a little skullduggery at the crossroads - will hold history buffs enthralled. Antique collectors will marvel at the research involved in tracking down the genesis of this "navy" Colt. History students will revel in the little-know facts turned up in the course of the investigation. And everybody interested in the settling of the West will be greatful for what is probably one of the most complete bibliographies of the area and the era that has been compiled anywhere." copyright 1977 first edition 6 3/8" x 9 3/8" tall 73 pages book and dust jacket are in near excellent conditon with some very light shelf wear to dust jacket $18.00 shipped to you(media rate) in the U.S.A. SOLD to Two Bar Billy If you are interested or need more info. please post here on the wire. Thanks for look'n. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Bar Billy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Howdy, have a nice book for sale. "Slade's Wells Fargo Colt" Some unusual hazards in buy antiques and some extraodinary tales of the Old West by John B. McClernan "John B. McClernan's search for authentication of an antique Colt pistol he bought provides a first-class mystery yarn about both the gun and its owner - gunfighter Joseph A. Slade (Slode?) - and a twist ending worthy of the best private-eye novel. But the tale of the Wells Fargo Colt is true - all ot it. After giving us a brief historical sketch of the man and the possible travels of the gun, the author takes the reader deep into the folklore of the Old West in a facinating section of notes, and on into the life, death, marriage, hanging, and last will and testament of Captain Slade. The appendices yield a wealth of detail about Slade's military background, his personal statistics and immensely detailed account, for lawyers, of the disposition of his estate. The legal snarls and intricacies - and the overtones of a little skullduggery at the crossroads - will hold history buffs enthralled. Antique collectors will marvel at the research involved in tracking down the genesis of this "navy" Colt. History students will revel in the little-know facts turned up in the course of the investigation. And everybody interested in the settling of the West will be greatful for what is probably one of the most complete bibliographies of the area and the era that has been compiled anywhere." copyright 1977 first edition 6 3/8" x 9 3/8" tall 73 pages book and dust jacket are in near excellent conditon with some very light shelf wear to dust jacket $18.00 shipped to you(media rate) in the U.S.A. If you are interested or need more info. please post here on the wire. Thanks for look'n. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Bar Billy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Howdy, I'll take it. Please reply to twobarbilly@aol.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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