DL Staley
The Collection of Jim and Theresa Earle at Bonhams
Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:10

BAT MASTERSON'S
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27262/lot/14/?category=list&length=12&page=2

John Ringo's
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27262/lot/12/?category=list&length=12&page=1

    • Lee Silva article on Ringo’s Colt — Robert Buckley, Thu Jul 15 2021 10:21
      https://www.historynet.com/ringo-death-mystery-not-colt.htm
      • Gun location following suicide — Dan Brown, Thu Jul 15 2021 13:22
        According to one study, involving near to 600 hundred suicides, the gun remained in the hand about 25% of the time. The chances of the gun remaining in the hand increased if the individual was sitting.... more
        • Re: Gun location following suicide — Ben Harleman, Thu Jul 15 2021 19:56
          Good article, however, it leaves open the specific issue that Lee addressed, being that a 7½" barrel .45 would be unlikely to fall in his lap. If someone was using, say, a shorter barreled Glock or similar,... more
          • Unless Silva is wrong — Dan Brown, Thu Jul 15 2021 20:27
            I suspect there might be a little room for doubt concerning Silva's theory. Ringo's death has been debated since his death. That probably won't stop for a while.