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To: rxh4n1

What’s weird, a single shot derringer was kind of an outdated weapon for 1865. Booth could have afforded any number of “modern” pistols for the dirty deed.


41 posted on 04/15/2025 8:50:06 AM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Freedom4US

“What’s weird, a single shot derringer was kind of an outdated weapon for 1865. Booth could have afforded any number of “modern” pistols for the dirty deed.”

Would make a great “What If” if Booth had missed. Lincoln was a huge man for his day and was at one time a tough frontier brawler.


42 posted on 04/15/2025 8:58:00 AM PDT by rxh4n1
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