15 Totally Fake Old West Facts You Probably Still Believe
82K views · Oct 15, 2025 · Entertainment
Comments · 71
@rongray35 · 7 months ago
"When the truth contradicts the legend, Print the legend"
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@jason.abshire · 7 months ago
What a fun watch! I love it when actual history dispels the myths I was taught as a child.
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@mikesweeden · 9 months ago
I know the real history but I enjoy watching Gunsmoke everyday at high noon on METV, I’ve seen every episode in succession many times and I never pass up watching John Wayne or Clint Eastwood westerns.🤠
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@steveschott645 · 11 months ago
Although I am aware of all in this video, this is a good explanation for those not well versed in our westward expansion. As an American western historian, I say great job, as well as your other videos on this subject.
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@annabelladebonnay8320 · 11 months ago
Thank You for an extrrmely Factual account of the' Wild and Woolly West !!!' l love this revelation......!!! ❤. ....😊
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@GoldenClays1 · 10 months ago
Very useful information, and eye-opening as well. Great Video.
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@robbrowne8814 · 7 months ago
Black Bart sounds a bit like the Australian bushranger Thunderbolt.
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@HoseaM1899 · 6 months ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB09qurMB4o&t=143">2:23</a> I carry my 1851 Colt Reb Nord Navy Sheriff .36 with 4 ⅞" barrel with 5 loaded coated in beeswax leather protector. Keeps it working well
@mickthebandit · 9 months ago
Hickock and Tutt did not have a “quick draw” fight. Each had a weapon in his hand when it kicked off
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@aquarian77-m5i · 11 months ago
Boots buffered rattlesnake bites too
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@terryhancock · 11 months ago
I like both of them
@tominmo8865 · 11 months ago
Well, at least the Lone Ranger was a real person.....
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