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Back in 1881, Billy the Kid was shot by Sheriff Pat Garrett after the famed outlaw has been on the run for a year and now the historic gun that killed the Kid is up for auction.
According to reports such as one made by Pete Maxwell’s sister Juanita, Garrett and the Kid were actually close friends before events have spiraled. Before Garrett became a sheriff, he worked with the Kid at Pete Maxwell’s ranch then moved on to bartending in late 1878. The two were often linked together as they hit up gambling halls and were known as “Big Casino” and “Little Casino.” Fast forward to a year before the Kid’s death, a bounty of $500 has been put on his head by Governor Wallace.
Gun that killed Billy the Kid 140 years ago emerged for sale for a staggering £2.2million
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19:16 ET, Jul 22 2021
THE gun that killed Billy the Kid 140 years ago has emerged for sale for an expected £2.2million.
The notorious Wild West outlaw, 21, was gunned down by Sheriff Pat Garrett at his ranch hideout in July 1881.
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The gun that killed Billy the Kid 140 years ago has emerged for sale for an expected £2.2millionCredit: Reuters
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Notorious Wild West outlaw Billy, 21, was gunned down by Sheriff Pat Garrett at his ranch hideout in July 1881Credit: AP:Associated Press
Billy, who committed at least eight murders, had been on the run for two months following a violent jailbreak which saw him kill two of the sheriff’s deputies.
Pat Garrett s Colt single action army revolver was used to gun down Billy the Kid.
A revolver that killed one of the most famous wanted men in the Wild West 140 years ago is slated to be offered for millions of dollars next month.
Prior to his killing, a judge is said to have sentenced famed outlaw Billy the Kid to hang until you are dead, dead, dead. Billy was rumored to respond, And you can go to hell, hell, hell.
Legends like these some facts and others fiction chronicling the Kid s life have persisted more than 100 years after his death. And they ve kept history buffs captivated by Billy the Kid s tale. They have also driven interest in pieces of Wild West history, for which collectors are prepared to pay hefty prices. In 2008, for instance, Bonham sold Billy s gun for $64,350.
The Gun That Killed Billy The Kid Is Going Up For Auction. Starting Bid: $2 Million
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A revolver that killed one of the most famous wanted men in the Wild West 140 years ago is slated to be offered for millions of dollars next month.
Prior to his killing, a judge is said to have sentenced famed outlaw Billy the Kid to hang until you are dead, dead, dead. Billy was rumored to respond, And you can go to hell, hell, hell.
Legends like these â some facts and others fiction â chronicling the Kid s life have persisted more than 100 years after his death. And they ve kept history buffs captivated by Billy the Kid s tale. They have also driven interest in pieces of Wild West history, for which collectors are prepared to pay hefty prices. In 2008, for instance, Bonham sold Billy s gun for $64,350.
Gun that killed Billy the Kid to be auctioned
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published : 23 Jul 2021 at 11:10
8 The Colt single-action revolver used by Sheriff Pat Garrett to kill US outlaw Billy the Kid is seen in an undated photo before an auction at Bonhams in Los Angeles. Photo: The Earle Collection/Bonhams via Reuters)
LOS ANGELES: One of the most iconic weapons of the American Wild West goes up for auction next month with the sale of the gun that killed 19th century outlaw Billy the Kid. Sheriff Pat Garrett s Colt single-action revolver is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million at auction, Bonhams auction house said.