“What’s weird, a single shot derringer was kind of an outdated weapon for 1865.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.
Hmmm…. That’s a really interesting thought. I’d say for a realistic scenario, it was really tough to miss at point blank range. Now, a misfire wouldn’t be too unusual. Cap goes off, but the charge doesn’t. Lincoln, enraged, beats his ass to death with a chair.