THE WEAPONS COWBOYS AND OUTLAWS USED

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
It's time for the legendary law and order stories of
the wild West. This podcast features a forensic psychologists then
looks of the history of the most infamous and famous
outlaws and cowboys of the wild West. So sit back,
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be looking at the weapons of the wild West, So
let's take a look at some of the things firearms are.

Speaker 2 (01:12):
The first thing, revolvers were the quintessential weapons of the
wild West, Prize for their portability, rapid fire, and reliability
in close quarters combat. The cult single action army, introduced
in eighteen seventy three, nicknamed the Peacemaker, was the most iconic.
Chambered in forty five caliber with a six shot cylinder,
was favored by cowboys herding cattle like Wyatt Up and

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Billy the Kid. Its single action mechanism required manual cocking,
but its rugged design suited the frontier's harsh conditions. Some
other notable revolvers included the Smith and Wesson, popular with
soldiers and civilians. The Remington eighteen fifty eight new army
value for its solid frame and for the concealed carrey.
Small pistols like the Derringer off in zero point four

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to one caliber were favored by gambler's, saloon keepers and outlaws.
The pocket sized firearms re lethal at short range, making
them ideal for ambushes or self defense in a crowded saloon.
Another weapon that was commonly used was the rifle and
the car being rifles were indispensable for hunting, long range combat,

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and defense against threats ranging from wildlife to hostile forces.
The Winchester Model eighteen seventy three, a lever action rifle,
known as the Gun that Won the West, was a
favorite for its reliability and rapid fire. Fambered and forty
four to forty it shared ammunition with many revolvers, the
practical advantage for cowboys and settlers. Springfield Model eighteen seventy

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three trapdoor rifle, used by the US Army, was a
single shop breach loader that saw action in capaigns against
Native American tribes. Sharp rifles renowned for their long renowned
for their long range accuracy, with a weapon of choice
for buffalo hunters, contributing to the near extinction of the
bison car beings. Lighter and shorter than rifles were used

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by cavalry and scout shotguns delivered devastating firepower at close range,
making them ideal for hunting, home defense, and protecting stage coaches.
Double barrel shotguns, such as those made by Remington or Ahaka,
fired buckshot or slugs, effective against multiple targets or large game.
Coach guns with barrels shortened to eighteen to twenty inches

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were wielded by stage coach guards and expressed messengers to
deter robbers, lawmen, and outlaws, including the likes of Doc Holliday,
use shotguns for their intimidating presence and stopping power. Sought
off shotguns were also used and modified, obviously for concealment.
Were a favorite of bandits during brink and train heists.

(03:41):
Next episode, we'll be looking at the weapons that the
Native Americans used. We'll see how that operates. Thanks for listening.