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Mike Wood
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Mike Wood's Discussions
Doc Holliday's .41 Cal Double Derringer
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On January 8, 1877, Doc Holliday was arrested on two counts of gambling in Dallas, Texas. At the time of his arrest, a .41 Cal Double Derringer was found in his vest pocket.In Gary Roberts book, Doc Holliday, pg. 81 Roberts wrote; "John C. Jacobs,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by anthony martin May 21, 2012.
John Wesley Hardin's Colt Model 1877 D.A. 41 Caliber "Thunderer"
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Famed Outlaw and Gunfighter John Wesley Hardin claimed to have killed 42 men from 1868 to 1877. He even was reported to have been firing bullets through a bedroom wall and ceiling of a Hotel, simply to stop the snoring of a stranger in the next…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve McCarty Jan 29, 2012.
My Find a Grave
Welcome to Mike Wood's life if it was over a hundred years ago!
Profile Information
- What is your occupation?
- The man to the left is my Great Grandfather, George E. Wood, who owned a Mercantile and Lumber Store in Kensington, Kansas from the late 1880's to 1909. I am a retired Police Officer, current Telecom Manager, and aspiring Author.
- What are your favorite hobbies?
- Civil War, Indian Wars, and Western and Railroad History, Geneology, Antique' hunting with story's that relate to the periods of my interest.
- Do you subscribe to True West magazine?
- No, but buy it at Newstands!
Mike Wood's Blog
How to Prepare Your Gun Collection for Disaster
Consider this a blueprint for your very own personal disaster plan to save and prepare your collection for the future, whether that future is behind glass at the Metropolitan or in the hands of your grandchild as he hears the oft-told story of how you came to own such a remarkable artifact.
Read this Guns and Ammo Reprint
Posted on April 9, 2012 at 8:21pm
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C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt replied to Mike Wood's discussion Colt Dragoon found in the Sand of Big Bend in the group Old West Firearms Collectors
"By the serial # it's a 3rd model Dragoon. After the War Between the States literally hundreds of thousands of firearms, both rifles & pistols, were sold at scrap-metal prices to wholesalers like Bannerman & Hartley & Graham,…"
James Allder joined Mike Wood's group
Old West Firearms Collectors
Welcome to those who admire Antique Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, and Derringers of the Old West!See More
John Redshaw joined Mike Wood's group
Old West Firearms Collectors
Welcome to those who admire Antique Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, and Derringers of the Old West!See More
Morgan joined Mike Wood's group
Old West Firearms Collectors
Welcome to those who admire Antique Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, and Derringers of the Old West!See More
Robert E Lee Hyde joined Mike Wood's group
Old West Firearms Collectors
Welcome to those who admire Antique Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, and Derringers of the Old West!See More
Steve McCarty replied to Mike Wood's discussion What is it worth to you to restore an Old West Firearm? in the group Old West Firearms Collectors
"Boy, that rear sight came out fine! Make sure you don't lose that screw at the top of the slide. It keeps the rear sight piece from slipping off of the slide. I see them missing from rear sight ladders all of the…"
anthony martin replied to Mike Wood's discussion Doc Holliday's .41 Cal Double Derringer
" Charley,
I've a pile of original catalogues.Sears never offered the Remington over and under At $2.50 with 35 cent pearl grips.Their 1890's prices were only a bit less than their competitor Monty Ward and Sears'…"
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Mike Wood's Videos
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Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 12:45pm on June 5, 2011,
Bob Wood said… - Hi Mike, The pleasure is all mine. Look forward to learning what you know . Bob
- At 7:31am on June 12, 2011,
Linda Haught Ortega said… Thanks Mike, My father's family were early pioneers in Dallas, Tx. and here in Arizona. Grandfather was a Territorial Legislator for Arizona. He drove 3 herds of cattle from Dallas to Gila Co. Az. in 1880's. His brother was a Texas Ranger.
Love the photo you have posted.
- At 9:36am on June 12, 2011, Linda Haught Ortega said…
- Thanks for the offer, I may just take you up on it one of these days. My Gr-grandparents, Sam A. & Isabelle Haught settled on the E. Fork of the Trinity R., in 1845, it was called Haught's Store, and now Lawson, near Mesquite. Also my Gr-Grandfather Rowell Hunnicutt was the first Road Commissioner for Dallas Co. Other Gr-Gr Gandparents were G.W. & Martilla Glover. This is the family that the Glover Cemetery is names for, and also related to the Beemans who were the first white folks in Dallas.
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