The guy who owned my gun last must have been a real killer! There are notches all up and down the grip. It makes a nice diamond pattern and hard to drop. Also I bought it new so it must have had one heck of a proofing process.
@bigblue69172 жыл бұрын
Yes. I think you may want to take another look at them notches. I have a feeling they may not be what you think they are. In fact. Just try and get a grip on the situation.🤨
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Wow.
@bar-1studios2 жыл бұрын
I saw an old bed headboard that must have belonged to a cowboy...
@tmapes19892 жыл бұрын
@@bar-1studios That was no cowboy, that was Belle Starr!!! (paraphrased old Time Life Books Commercial)!!!
@freedomcat2 жыл бұрын
@@bar-1studios 😆😆😆
@jeffreyrobinson35552 жыл бұрын
You showing the Treasure of Sierra Madre reminds me of an event. I’m a nurse and two years older then dirt. I work with a lot of twenty somethings. About a year ago we were Turing a patient who was sedated and on a ventilator. We use a wedge shaped pillow to keep the patient on his side. Often we have to use regular pillows. Regular pillows was all we had in this room. The nurse on the other side as we were turning asked for a wedge to stick underneath him. To which I answered in my best Hollywood Mexican, wedges,wedges, we don’t need no stinking wedges!’ None of the young nurses were history nerds or Bogart fans. They just looked at me blankly
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
HAAHAHHA! It works on so many levels, Jeffrey!
@doughesson2 жыл бұрын
Humor is wasted on the current generation.
@milesh.11252 жыл бұрын
Speaking of notches, I know a guy who’s in his late 80s and dad owned a single action that was given to him in Nebraska by a friend of his who had a relative that was some kind of outlaw (not a famous one, unfortunately I forget the name). And he said the pistol had notches on it and the rumor was that it was the number of men this outlaw had killed. Interestingly enough it had either been slicked up to much or had been used to much to the point where the sear didn’t catch on the hammer. Unfortunately the gun is long gone and he doesn’t have any pictures. One of his first memories is cleaning this gun when he was 3 or 4 (probably around 1939-1940)
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Wish it could be found.
@bar-1studios2 жыл бұрын
The myth is so prevalent I'm surprised that we haven't heard a countermyth proposing something like, "that cutting notches into an untextured pistol grip would wick away palm sweat giving a cowboy a steadier hold, and the practice went away with the introduction with rubber grips".
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
LOL! Well, that's good!
@ahhamartin Жыл бұрын
Sadly I've handled more than a few prewar Colts with gutta percha (rubber) that also had this abomination, but that theory will have to wait. Three decades after reading it, I'm still trying to wrap my head around Louis L'Amour saying fringe was practical ("to shed rain"?).
@Peaches-i2i10 ай бұрын
@@ahhamartinFringe is actually practical. It creates more surface area for water to evaporate once you're out of the rain.
@jackthunderbolt43078 ай бұрын
@@ahhamartin it is. Santee mentioned that a couple times
@martinchagnon5466 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps our most renowned western writer, Louis lamour, did extensive research on everything he wrote. He referred to notching as “ a tin horn’ s trick”. Which would tie in with your great video. Thanks & keep up the good work!
@ArizonaGhostriders Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@ILikeToLaughAtYou Жыл бұрын
I’ve put a notch in the stock of my 1853 Enfield for every big anniversary event I’ve attended for Civil War reenacting.
@ArizonaGhostriders Жыл бұрын
That's cool!
@ILikeToLaughAtYou Жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders Appreciate it! And by the way, I’m unsure if y’all have done a video on this before, but I was thinking it might be cool to go over some of the experiences or prime and veterans of the Federal and Confederate armies post-war migrating west. Kind of like Josey Wales! Lol
@aarphi19842 жыл бұрын
0:25 - 0:30 : this reaction after the "notches" bit was the funniest thing I've seen in a while!! 😂
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@aarphi19842 жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders Comedic gold!! Lol
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
@@aarphi1984 Much appreciated!
@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid37982 жыл бұрын
Frick! I'd kill for some nachos right now!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
@@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798 LOL!
@lukesams3349 Жыл бұрын
“Fast is fine, but accuracy is final” - Wyatt Earp
@ArizonaGhostriders Жыл бұрын
He knew!
@boothillbill91212 жыл бұрын
I was glad to see you cover this. I myself have come across a few statements in old publications. And it always seemed to ME that it was mainly an expression as well. “He’s got two notches” just being a euphemistic way of saying “he’s killed two people” but not referring to their literal, physical gun. Great episode, as always, Pard!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@diggerdave7472 жыл бұрын
I like these videos. I'm dabbling in leather work. Decided to make a "real old west" holster for my 1851 Navy Colt .32 cal. The real holsters were not very exciting like the Hollywood movie 'quick draw' variety. Many were just Union Army holsters with the flap cut off. Others were Slim Jim type. A lot of them were simply a belt that also held your pants up. Oh, and spinning your iron; easy way to become a eunich.
@robaldridge65052 жыл бұрын
a 32 navy ?????? I want one.. is it 32 acp or 32 H&R ???
@robaldridge65052 жыл бұрын
LOL
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@JacobS-yz7py10 ай бұрын
I'm eventually gonna make a 32 acp 1858. Well more like 32 long but yeah
@patrickmccann79639 ай бұрын
I own a Colt SAA from 1877 with with 3 notches in the right grip. Wish i knew the things it has seen.
@ArizonaGhostriders9 ай бұрын
Wow!! It has a story to tell...!
@rhondaz3562 жыл бұрын
Santee, I don't know how you, and your friends are able to find so many movie and tv pics, videos, plus photos, to correlate with your storyline, but you do it better than anyone I can think of. *We learn and get so entertained at the same time. 👏🤠🌞👏
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I sometimes have to search, but most times I have a memory of the movie and scene.
@BradSprinkle2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it a lot folks. Spend a lot of effort keeping scratches off my guns 🔫 Really good one folks 🤠👍
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AmazingPhilippines12 жыл бұрын
I was given an old Albion pistol from 1943, I think. It had "notches" on the barrel, but may have been poor attempts to shorten the barrel with a saw blade.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Ouch. I wonder why they couldn't finish the job?
@TimKoehn442 жыл бұрын
Excellent Santee! Always informative and delightful. The beginning of this one was very humorous!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@VirtualFeats2 жыл бұрын
a great video 👍
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
@@VirtualFeats Thank you!
@rickkinki46242 жыл бұрын
Great video, Santee! My friend and I were recently down in Natchez, and we put away our badges while we ate some nachos! Then we sent our beers down the hatches, and back in our rooms we secured the latches. The next day, we baked some bread in batches. I could go on! -Desert Rat Rick
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Wow.....that was good.
@chrissewell16082 жыл бұрын
He is a poet, and didn't even know it!
@thatonechilldude38362 жыл бұрын
🔥💨 this dude is SMOKIN
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
@@thatonechilldude3836 Thank You!
@thatonechilldude38362 жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders Huh? For what??
@J_E_Sandoval2 жыл бұрын
Love subjects like this when the answer isn't cut and dry. Great video. And the Hee Haw reference was a nice touch!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@IKenichiSmithI2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a gun with notches but I was given a old knife with buck horn handles that has 5 notches on it, unfortunately the old man I got it from passed not too long after he gifted it to me.
@aaronburratwood.69572 жыл бұрын
Carry on
@IKenichiSmithI2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronburratwood.6957 the old man I got it from served in the Korean War and the Vietnam war he spent a lot of his military life being stationed out in Asia but when I met him he was dying and was going to be put in hospice care so I came over every day to clean up his house and pack up his belongings and as a gift for helping he gave the knife and a bunch of others. Another cool one is a Tiffany silver pocket knife dated 1886.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@LionquestFitness2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this one Santee. I've always been skeptical of pistoleros notching guns since it could change the balance of the gun in the hand. Also, my wife got a good laugh out of the Bison in Sweden!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Finally, someone laughed at that!
@Real11BangBang2 жыл бұрын
I've always hesitated calling notches "kill marks" as some people do for the simple fact that it seems a pretty easy way for some shady people to get a little more money out of a firearm. The closest I've ever come to believing the notches are the ones on the revolutionary war militia musket we have for the simple facts of... .A it's a miltia musket (little to no punishment for defacing government property.) .B I actually know that the musket was in some serious battles due to the long paper trail it has behind it. Even then I'm still not completely sold on them. I've seen too many gun show carnies who will say anything to a potential buyer or unfortunately do anything to a piece of history for an extra buck. Edit: I just finished the video and looks like we pretty much have come to the same conclusion lol
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
HAHA! Yes. I guess we know of two "for sure" incidents where they notched as trophies; Patton and Pistol Pete. The rest were probably something else.
@Real11BangBang2 жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders yessir
@snappers_antique_firearms2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%.. Being my SAA from 1882 has 2 notches. But i do have court paperwork showing it was used in a defensive shooting killing 2. I was told the reason he notched the gun was the family of the killed. harassed and threatened him. He did it as a statement. And this was in the 1920s
@bar-1studios2 жыл бұрын
Also, "notches" on the butt of say, a rifle, could just be normal wear and tear as the back end of the weapon bangs and bounces off rocks, trees and the occasional enemy during bayonet combat.
@claytonmachine122 жыл бұрын
@@bar-1studios Or just someone seeing how sharp their knife was after finishing sharpening it.
@jamesmitchell420929 күн бұрын
I noticed a few of my revolvers, an carved snakes wrapping around. But that was just for a better grip and I like to whittle. Good job Mr
@ArizonaGhostriders29 күн бұрын
Thank You!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video once again Santee! I have no Natchez, Nachos, badges or notches on any of my pistolas! I'd like to keep it that way!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
HAHAH!
@skrrrtbrrrt31162 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always santee, but have you read about sam hildebrand he was a guerilla fighting during the civil war and later became a outlaw. he mentions gun notching for every person he killed killing so many people he had to notch multiple guns.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Interesting.
@SlickSixguns2 жыл бұрын
My colt frontier six shooter has 2 notches in it. If it could talk it would say two things in the dirt or I just wanted to make more money
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
It's cool!
@maxlutz36742 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the entertaining video and the information. I was not aware of the notches on the coup stick. The bison in Sweden were not that surprising though. Germany has some farms with bison too.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@ponydiehl87752 жыл бұрын
thanks for doing this one 👍🏻👍🏻
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@sammiedufour11 ай бұрын
Notches on his pistol numbered one and 19 more number 19 movie😊
@ArizonaGhostriders11 ай бұрын
Yep!!!
@indigowolf5562 жыл бұрын
The best part about Saturday morning is seeing what kind of video you're going to show us. Another great one thank you so much. 😉
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@keithlincoln13096 ай бұрын
Now I know why my ex girlfriends headboard had so many notches in it
@ArizonaGhostriders6 ай бұрын
Yeah....that's a thing too.
@SaintAndrewTV2 жыл бұрын
That Family Feud bit cracked me up. Well done on the video as always!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@walterbeech2 жыл бұрын
Always like your vids and I think I will throw my two cents in on this. When I was a kid, many moons ago, there was an old man who had an original Sharps rifle and it had 7 notches in it. We only assumed they were buffalo or hunting trophies but it was marked with notches from decades prior . I grew up 45 miles from Dodge City Kansas and while we have no idea the origins of the marks, the rifle had been in that area since at least 1900 and we know the notches predated the Hollywood movie craze of the 50s. Keep pumping out the good vids!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and love the extra info!
@jollyjakelovell47872 жыл бұрын
Oh boy, you put feathers on a T rex, I don't know if you're ready for what comes when that can of worms gets opened.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA! Well, it's a feather headband, so I think it's ok.
@marcosaraiva92052 жыл бұрын
History is full of controversies! And that makes all so interesting! Thanks amigo .
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@nilo702 жыл бұрын
Thank you Santee , and Cheers from California !
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Olin!
@thomasallen38182 жыл бұрын
Your humor keeps getting better all the time. Funny opening, great video.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@handlebarslim782 жыл бұрын
Good video pard. I appreciate what you do to keep the spirit of the cowboy alive.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ricoramirez46782 жыл бұрын
Good morning Santee, Another excellent video and entertainment to boot… Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@hankfrankly72402 жыл бұрын
Facts verses fiction. Always a great subject. Thanks Santee.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@KnifeChatswithTobias2 жыл бұрын
I could picture a soldier could notch battles survived. A cowboy could mark trail drives, etc. or reenactment actors, number of seasons performed.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Sure.
@stevejorgensen55232 жыл бұрын
I have a 1860 Army Richard's conversion that has 12 notches. The story I received when I purchased the handgun the story was that it was carried by a sheriff in West Texas. Colt tells me that most conversions were sent to the Tex Mex border.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Well, there's no way to verify it, but that is a really cool story.
@Adventure_Man2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if its just me, but that intro had me cackling to myself like a crazy person. You have the perfect sense of humor
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@victorwaddell65302 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Santee & Co.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@ThemissouriTraveler2 жыл бұрын
Needed this today. Thank you
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@karenalbin65892 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather lived in Comanche County, Texas. He was a hired gun during the range wars and he had a Colt SAA with 7 notches on it. Wish I had kept track of that pistol over the years.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Maybe one day it will turn up.
@tonyloewen15342 жыл бұрын
Got a neighbor who inherited his like great great or one more great grandfathers colt 45 with 6 notches in it I got to handle it pretty cool
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I wonder what the story is on those notches...
@tonyloewen15342 жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders apparently he did say it was from the men he’d killed
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
@@tonyloewen1534 Well, then, that is a special gun.
@snappers_antique_firearms2 жыл бұрын
This is a very interesting topic. I believe most guns with them are mostly not real and was a way to sell a gun. Unless there is proof that a firearm was used in a shooting. I would take it with a grain of salt.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Likely they are not real. I bet a lot of people sold guns they notched for extra money.
@Bram_van_Munster2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love myth vs reality.... Thanks for clearing this up!!!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@Squib19112 жыл бұрын
Films and dime novels enhanced some of these facts. That's a great way to put it.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
yep!
@PhantomObserver2 жыл бұрын
There’s a legend that Bat Masterson was being pestered to sell his gun to a fan. Not willing to part with a tool he was used to using, Bat bought a new revolver and carved 22 notches in the handle. When the fan asked if they represented people he’d killed, Bat replied that he wasn’t counting Mexicans or Indians. The fan walked away happy with his purchase.
@bigblue69172 жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder just how many genuine firearms which belonged to famous gunfighters there really are out there.
@Devin_Stromgren2 жыл бұрын
@@bigblue6917 Technically that gun would be "genuine". After all, Bat did own it, for all of five minutes.
@Mirokuofnite2 жыл бұрын
@@bigblue6917 Not nearly as many as there claims to be. Such as with holy relics it was said that there was enough shards and nails from the 'true cross' one could build the Noah's Ark from them all. I'd imagine there's enough 'authentic' gunslinger guns to arm everyone in Wyoming.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Interesting.
@alexandersoto99532 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but Santee not saying roll film and just stared cracked me up😆
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@singleshot22182 жыл бұрын
Yessir! A notch for every kill! God bless buddy..and those who’ve passed on! Take care, stay safe! 🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jamesa.76042 жыл бұрын
Very Good video, Mr. Santee! And you even got to do the sign off yourself. Didn't know about the gun notches representing engagements in battle. That would make sense.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah...that's one idea, for sure.
@keithmiller6277 Жыл бұрын
My six-shooter has a notch. Okay, really, I dropped it a I dented the walnut grip. It looks cool, and some people believe it.
@ArizonaGhostriders Жыл бұрын
Mine too!! Only it was a hit on a rocky surface when getting "Killed" Either way it looks good.
@notdeaded14162 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your Saturday morning video drops. Now I want Nachos for dinner….
@banjowoodsman76752 жыл бұрын
I was thinking nachos for breakfast 😊
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@loisbayless60792 жыл бұрын
My grandpa's pistol that I now own, is an Iver Johnson and cycle works sealed 8 octagon barrel target model with a very intentional notch cut with a hacksaw. He told me himself that he had been in every state that trains go. He boxed golden glove while traveling on the rails. Not a guy that you would want to prick with at all! I had the utmost respect for my amazing grandpa!!!!!
@loisbayless60792 жыл бұрын
By the way I am not Lois, I am her husband.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@lindsaynorman93232 жыл бұрын
I loved your intro so much im eating a plate of nachos. Good Job Santee!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@Bucklerbjorn2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Santee. We laughed quite a bit here. Keep up the amazing work you do Amigo :)
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@WhatIsYourMalfunction2 жыл бұрын
I think the idea of people adding them to increase resale value is most likely. Nice video Santee. The production value is much better than a few years ago. You are getting better all the time at your craft.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A few years ago I had so much less time to devote to polishing them.
@charleswatson34192 жыл бұрын
Your opening was one of the most "cheezie"/funny yet! ESPECIALLY when you were just staring at the camera!!!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sbcinema7 күн бұрын
Filing a few notches into it could improve the grip, I did that once with a knife
@ArizonaGhostriders7 күн бұрын
Yeah, there's that.
@oregonoutback77792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another Saturday of excellent giggles with my coffee. Fully expected some mention of Breakfast Tacos, but maybe we should leave that for some other time?
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Tacos!!!!
@steveholder19562 жыл бұрын
Santee , Love your videos ! I look forward to seeing 👀 them every week !!! Keep up the great work 👍
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@michaelpage41992 жыл бұрын
You really carved out a great story on this one. It was top notch
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
LOL! thanks.
@kbjerke2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thank you! I have a model 1892 Winchester rifle (38WCF) that was built in the first year of production. Bought it in the early seventies from an old farmer in Quebec. He didn't know what the thirteen notches on the wrist represented, nor did he remember any of the rifle's history. The Cody Museum couldn't offer much help, either. Oh, well. I'll have to take it to a CAS match someday! Stay well!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You too!
@kevins11142 жыл бұрын
I believe that most "Old West" legends and myths originated in Hollywood. Script writers take some wild liberties with stories.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Well, the legends many times are loosely based on real events.
@janderson98062 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. I am 45 when I was 12 and started hunting my grandpa had a left-handed 30-30 with a bunch of notches on the edge of the foregrip I asked why his response was the left is buck and the right is doe. Now keep in mind he died at 89yr when I was 14. You video is the only other time I have heard of notching a firearm.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
It was popular in western movies.
@tbjtbj47862 жыл бұрын
I had a old new service in 45 colt. It had 2 notches. It was owned by a Ga. Road guard in the early 1900s. And the man was known to have killed at least 2 trying to run. My ggrandfather 12ga had a bunch of notches in it. But they were from bear killed with it.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@UrbanKiwiana2 жыл бұрын
Good evening Santee, such are the myths and exciting unknowns. Definitely sounds plausible but then that's the beauty of it. Never really knowing.. Have an incredible week ahead mate much love
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Could be. Hope all is well Izeak!
@wallaroo12952 жыл бұрын
I moved to Arizona in the last couple of years - one of many stops - and bought some dirt out near Johnny Ringo's grave, with plans to make a Veterans Recreational Area for the mission side, and on the personal side?... I'd like to set up a little Johnny Ringo museum, give some hay rides to tourists and whatnot. I taught classes for many years, so I think it'd be fun. It's so awesome to drive along the old trails and think, "Maybe Johnny, or Wyatt, or Doc, rode along *this very trail* (Old Ghost Town Trail, or Middle March, or one of my favorites - the Gleeson Road) and maybe, they looked at some rock, or some little tree that is now big, and had the same kinds of thoughts I had. I don't know - I guess that's a part of what "Living History" means to me. Hopefully, I get to meet some of you folks out there as I get more active in the region. Stay safe out there!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Hope to meet you too! Best of luck!
@millermcmurtre75432 жыл бұрын
Hey Santee,can you do a video on Dressing the part:The Texas Ranger,Miller
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tonymccumber30532 жыл бұрын
Interesting, just subbed after finishing Ravenhawk's auction. Looks like a lot of cool videos to catch up on!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming over. Raven is a great fella.
@whyareusobad35282 жыл бұрын
I have a family heirloom with two notches on it a colt single action from my great relative who was a card dealer ITS AWSOME and appearently worth quite a lot according to my local pawnshop although I’ll never ever ever sell it Oh also the notches are vertical on the bottem of the grip unlike the Hollywood clip where it’s horizontal
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! NEVER sell it.
@dtbtraynor70902 жыл бұрын
A good friend of mine inherited an original 1873 winchester as a family heirloom the story goes the 20 notches along the left side of the rifle were for game he took with it (deer etc.) the 5 notches on the right were apparently horse thieves shot, not sure how the story holds up but its a fun one to listen to.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@markwatters68752 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and lesson Santee. Have a good one 🇦🇺
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@ghalberts2 жыл бұрын
Another great episode on a subject I've always wondered about!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@buckberthod50072 жыл бұрын
I know my 30-30 Model 94 has notches in the bottom of the stock. I also know that each notch is one deer that it dropped
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@VirtualFeats2 жыл бұрын
a great informative video! thank you again from your friends in ireland 🇮🇪
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@rhorn80382 жыл бұрын
Notch the AGR logo up one helping the Duke then hanging with some boys ...ah what Hollywood hath bestowed on us. Nice vid to help clarify...As per usual well done!! Good work AGR team.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@mherod512 жыл бұрын
If I notched my grips every time I shot up the Marshal, I'd finally end up having to get new ones. LoL. I think I'll try to find some temporary notch appliqués, kinda like temporary tattoos or temporary press on nails because after all I'm just shooting blanks. HA!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
HAHA!
@mattlien584411 ай бұрын
Like those fake bullet hole stickers people put on cars?
@ammantophori8 ай бұрын
Got an 1851 Navy at auction years ago has six notches on it for some reason. Damn things in great condition
@ArizonaGhostriders8 ай бұрын
Oh boy! That's terrific! If you can find my email address in the KZbin channel area, please send me a photo. I would love to see it.
@ammantophori8 ай бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders passed it on to my son a couple years ago , I will ask him to send you a pic. The gentleman who had owned it had a collection that was unbelievable . Never thought I'd have an 1851 in hand. 🇺🇸🤠
@ArizonaGhostriders8 ай бұрын
@@ammantophori Pretty amazing, I'd say. If that gun could talk...
@patron85972 жыл бұрын
2:15 Can you please do some videos about Western myths and native Americans? Edit: Also, the outro looked gorgeous. You really caught the right scenery with the right sky and lighting there.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@daveyjoweaver6282Ай бұрын
I’ve carved another notch for another Fine Az G! Thanks Santee! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
@ArizonaGhostridersАй бұрын
🤠🤠
@chrissewell16082 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I have never heard of notches on a gun. "We don't need no stinkin' notches!"... Ha ha 🤣... Always funny.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaeldaltonsr89542 жыл бұрын
Nice stare @ intro!! I found it VERY amusing. My g-grpa obtained a bona-fide Colt "Peace-Maker" during an actual "don't bring a gun to a knife fight" card game in 1912. Brought it home, and tossed it into a closet. It was brought out quite often as a conversation piece. I was allowed to hold it several times, but saw no notches, just regular gutta-percha grips. It was stolen in 1984 by a weasel neighbor, who sold it to ?? But the neighbor, after getting drunk from the liquor he bought w/$$, actually bragged about stealing/selling it. Then he died few years later from liver failure. Crime don't really pay, but neither does it compensate.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Great story. Sorry it was sold off...
@joemortimer17632 жыл бұрын
Great episode as always. Love the research you put in it. I think you are right. Just because it was not common does not mean it did not exist. Hey, on an unrelated topic, have you ever done an episode on shopkeepers?
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Shopkeepers...hmmm.
@Grizzlybike2 жыл бұрын
Loved it as always!
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@chelseadanico8772 жыл бұрын
Great job and well done, as always I got a lot of inspiration for my old West inspired novella series Mysteriarch Mythos I’m writing. I’m probably going to be adding notches on firearms to my old West inspired story today.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chelseadanico8772 жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks and your welcome 👍🏼😎🌟. When I write more details on the phantorium-Deading outlaws for my old West inspired story today, that’s when I’ll include the notches on the firearms in the story.
@LivingHistorysMysteries2 жыл бұрын
Buenos notches Santee. Great video again this week. Very informative and very...gripping.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
LOL! I carved out my own niche.
@LivingHistorysMysteries2 жыл бұрын
@@ArizonaGhostriders Why yes...yes you did. Cut deep & left your mark.
@garethalford6822 жыл бұрын
🎶 and The Notches on his pistol numbered 1 & 19 more🎶
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@sasquatch8852 жыл бұрын
The intro on this one made me lol. Your writing staff done good.👍🏻
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
I'll let them know😉
@alan_whoneedstiedye2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable. I'm inclined to believe that "notches" was used more as a metaphor in most cases.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Yup, in most cases.
@kirkmorrison61312 жыл бұрын
I loved the intro it gave me a big laugh.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jjsadventures2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this immensely. Thank you Santee
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@AK-el4lb2 жыл бұрын
Wow high chapparal, I was there last week
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
So was Bjorn (in the video)!
@palerider71712 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly Bat Masterson, in his later years sold his prized personal firearm, notch included, to a would be collector that begged him for it. Maybe that lead credence to the “practice”. Then again he would go to the pawn shops and buy another SAA or something of that vintage, cut notches in it and sell it as his authentic personal firearm to the next sucker that came along…
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
That practice is attributed to other Old West celebrities and their families as well.
@donmears40902 жыл бұрын
Another fine example of making people smile while teaching history. 👍 I personally like sharp cheddar cheese and mild salsa on my notches, what do you like on yours?
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
That and some guacamole.
@jackthunderbolt43078 ай бұрын
Even louis lamour is guilty of this trope
@jackthunderbolt43078 ай бұрын
I can think of at least two short stories where guns are mentioned to have notches Btw.....Louis lamour, Zane Grey, Larry McCarthy and etc vids when??
@ArizonaGhostriders8 ай бұрын
Yes
@ArizonaGhostriders8 ай бұрын
One day!
@Frankie5Angels1502 жыл бұрын
Patton’s two notches were two of Pancho Villa’s men, not a man and a horse.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Yep. I actually never said definitively that the notches were for a man and a horse. Just the historical documents I read mentioned the horse. I thought that was funny, since horses were killed constantly in battle, but they made mention of the horse in both.
@allensooter84292 жыл бұрын
Hi Santee, a few years back I bought 3 Colt lightning rifles from an estate in Wyoming, the original 1885 44-40 has 7 old notches on the underside of the wrist. Sure would like to know why they were put there.
@ArizonaGhostriders2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@Dsdcain2 жыл бұрын
Some really funny editing on this one. Thanks for the laughs. Be safe out there, and take it easy. 😎