 “THE BLOODIEST 47 ACRES IN AMERICA”
This 1st Model American is one of those old revolvers we wish could talk ! ’cause this one would have something to say !! Serial No. 236X was manufactured in 1870, and found itself in service in the state of Missouri. The prison was known as “THE WALLS” by its inmates, for the stout ! enormous stone walls, high and thick ! It was home to many of the toughest desperados in the old west at various times. Members of the James-Younger gang passed through, like Bill Ryan. John Reno of the infamous Reno Gang, who by the way invented Train Robberies, and the toughest of the worst in Missouri where sent there. Starting in 1838. It was known as “The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America”. Why, over the years it had many murders, (inside the prison) and several inmate riots, which “in the day” were only handled one way, with lead ! THIS American is marked by the Prison, on the top curve of the back strap. MO PY
