You are a fabulous Western Historian Mike. I really enjoyed this vid. You are finding a way to stay relevant in spite of your injuries. I understand you are frustrated at the pace of your healing but, being a 54’ model myself with plenty of heath challenges, I know some of what you’ve been through. Gotta be a tough old sob to be productive in your 70’s and 80’s. Good on you Brother. Respect.
I feel your pain. I fell from a building and broke my back. That was 6 months ago. Im a lot better now. Keep up the channel. It means a lot to some people. I love my single action revolvers.
41 know I sneezed in bed and collapsed my L1 … took a couple years to stop pain and 2-3 years more when the right side settled . I still “try” to surf … but just walking is the best I can do for the back , and trying to keep weight low
This was a great deep div into Doc Holliday's guns. I had never read the story before about his father bringing the infected orphan home. I think RUclips has never been more crowded with creators than it is now. Most the channels I follow are down in views, including my own. RUclips constantly lures your audience away with other topics and if your audience doesn't go looking for you occasionally they will not run into you again. I think your story telling videos are as good as the shooting videos especially when you drop shooting clips in like you did in this video.
So I was literally in the VA talking with my head shrinker when it came up that I'd been forced to take an unnecessary TB test. I told him I had a good friend contract it while on deployment in Iraq. Then I say hey that's what killed doc holiday, he agreed and just before I walked out I gave you a plug and told him I often times will listen to your videos while I drove. On the way to the clinic I finished the Royal Irish video. When I get to my car I get the notification for this DOC Holiday video and it sorta shocked and wowed me so much I wanted to run back in and tell this guy. Oddly it made my day. Some time back I came across what was advertised as an 1899 DA38 as a project. Serial came back as a 1902 civilian model but on the drive home from picking it up I was doing some RUclips research on it's history and with auto play on your video on reloading the 38 colt started to play. I sat in the driveway and finished that video and I've been tuning in ever since. Absolutely love your work, wish I had more to give but I don't. Hopefully this comment and my sincere gratitude for doing what you do to spread your wealth of knowledge and insight counts for something. Thanks a million.
Hi Mike. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time, even before you had that one shoulder injury years ago and the Duelist Dan legal fight. I enjoy a lot your articles full of research and personal experience and your dress code. Even the fairs’ and old forts’ tours and interviews showing colonial rifles and stuff. I admire your prideful spirit that gave you strength to survive. Keep making videos as possible. God Bless. Happy Trails.
It doesn’t matter if you do shooting videos or shop views I will always watch them. You have gotten my interest back up on civil war style / western style guns . It is interesting to find out about them and the different ways they were loaded. ( paper cartridges/ loose powder and ball or conical bullet or cartridges) Love my Remington New Army’s (4) and my Great Western ll and 1875 Remington both in .44-40. Keep up the great work.
Mike, I've watched and read your articles since you were in Guns Of The Old West magazine. I appreciate your articles and videos. Please keep them coming and stay healthy. Thanks.
For all watching this I'd just like to say that this guy is a great historian, firearms expert and one of the nicest personalities around. You have my very best wishes along with the thousands from your friends worldwide. Long may you be able to produce these high quality treats. Good man!
I recently got into black powder so your contents been very helpful. Tombstone is one of my favorites. Recently watched The Claim and it's one of the best iv seen in years. Glad to see your well.
I've been both a subscriber and a fan of your work for years now. While I love the myths of the Old West, I was also an archaeologist and have a degree in the history of the American West. That has imprinted on me an appreciation of quality research. Your articles and videos are examples of quality research. I wish you the best in all aspects of your life.
Great video as always mike By the way mike last night I saw a video showing the cimarron booth at Shotshow 2025 And for this year they’re releasing another walker Colt clone however this one is outfitted with the Thuer Conversion which were common on early colt conversions. (Not particularly on the walker but on the 1860 army and 1849 pocket) In 45 colt, and basically this conversion allows you to do is carry all six chambers loaded, basically acts like a manual transfer bar Overall very cool
In the movie “The Gunfight At OK Corral”, when Wyatt (Burt Lancaster) says to Doc “I’m sorry you quit. You were a good dentist” to which Doc Holiday (Kirk Douglas) replies “My patients didn’t like my coughing.” I can appreciate that a lot more and the dry humor behind it knowing how Doc was about TB at that point. (Though in the movie, you don’t see him coughing and getting progressively worse until later). Actually as a teenager in the 90s when I saw that on TNT and such, I always thought he said “my patients didn’t like my coffee” (aa he simultaneously by coincidence picks up his coffee cup to take a sip) and it didn’t make a lot of sense.
I listen to all your videos. As the Match Director for a CAS club, I find your videos always expand my knowledge and appreciation of what actually occurred. The more we know, the better we understand our past, and with a family which has now been here for 400 years, I truly love learning as much as possible. And I'm truly grateful that you are OK and recovering, and may it be speedy.
Thanks Mike! Every time I see the stories of these guys, I learn they were so much less than people think. And as I hope you know, I frequently push your videos.
Ive wondered since wyatt earp knew people in Hollywood you would think he must've been on a film reel somewhere, home movie or get together with his Hollywood friends. Emmett Dalton is in a silent film and in one scene he is staring right at the camera and you realize your looking at a guy that survived the coffyville raid. It must have been horrible to be one of Doc's patients. Thanks for making this video.🐎
Kinda funny, I was just watching reruns of "The Rifleman" yesterday & was wondering how many bad guys he killed in the series. I was thinking It was usually one or more in nearly every episode. Thanks for another interesting video & history lesson.
Thank you, for clearing up the guns that Doc actually used. You put a lot of time in this, thanks for sharing. I heard once that Doc used a shotgun. I hope you have a full recovery and a good day.
Mike this was a really good video. You always keep a very high standard and your disclaimer of being fooled by the Remington derringer is a great indication of that. These historical pieces may not be as fun to do as the shooting videos, but they are a great value to the shooting, historical and re-enacting communities. Please keep them up.
Mike - You are a most valuable firearms writer for we enthusiasts. Your knowlege, honesty and research are rare assets in an era dominated by 'marketing'. Thank You.
Thanks, Mike. Glad to see your recovery progressing so well. With your wealth of knowledge and researching skills I know the subscribers will return. Enjoy your writing style and video delivery across a wide range of eras. Lord bless and continue to strengthen and heal you in all ways.
Hang in there brother. Praying for you and hope you can get patched up and back to a reasonable level of comfort. Your channel is awesome and thank you for all the work you put into it.
I've been a subscriber for three years or more. I'm about the same age as you. 72 and know that we don't heal as fast as when we were younger. I watch every new video that you put out.
Informing video! RUclips has lately shown me many clips from the wyatt earp film, so it was quite fun to learn about the differences between the real life and film versions on doc holiday!
I have my Great Grandfather's Frontier Colt 4" with his holster, belt, and knife with an elk horn handle. The gun still has original blueing and the original Bakelite grips which is surprising, because there are marks on the frame at the bottom of the grip area where he used it to mend fences. His father bought it for him for his 18th birthday in 1900, and he worked as a cattle hand in South Dakota during that time. Great video.
My 1851 Colt Navy mfg 1856 also has the half-moon indents of someone using it to hammer nails in on the butt of the grip. I know it technically takes away from the value and condition of the gun in theory, but it adds such neat character to know someone carried that on them every single day and occasionally just needed to hammer some nails in and reached for their handgun to do it.
I really enjoyed this video. I would really like to see more of this type of videos. I’ve been a long time subscriber and have recommended your channel many times on online forums. Best of luck in your recovery
Thank you for sharing and doing so much research. I am an avid historian and love the old West and other time periods like the revolutionary war. I have done a lot of research myself for a few articles I have written. I have been a collector of firearms for over 40 years mostly antique. I really appreciate your attention to detail and will pass your channel on to friends. Cheers Ron
Best of luck to you Mike, been reading/watching since you were with Guns of the Old West magazine. I appreciate the level headed- non "Las Vegas" way you present your channel. Too many youtubers use silly gimmicks, lame humor and other BS to make their content interesting- you don't need that and thank you for it. You and Hickok45 are my favorites for sure.
Great video! Considering that for most people “double action” is faster and more “user friendly “ in high stress situations, your clue about that double action Colt is very relevant, by my modest opinion. I wish you swift recovery and many more great videos!
Although I understand your not back to normal , you look like your feeling quite a bit better. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your knowledge of history and firearms. Keep your head up an I wish you the best. Thanks again!
I’ve enjoyed every single one of your videos over the years regardless of the subject matter. However, the history lessons are my favorites. Keep them coming.
I'm forwarding this to a pard, he will like the Doc history. I've read your work in GOTOW, pretty much quit that publication when you left. and follow you here.
So glad you are getting better, my friend! Have always enjoyed your videos so much! I will plan to become a Patreon supporter for you. May God bless you and your family and protect you and provide for your needs.
A Holliday adjacent comment. My great grandmother was Drady Earp, a first cousin of Wyatt and the Earp brothers. Family history relates that she thought they were scoundrels and good riddance when they went out west. In an ironic touch the local lawyer in our small town was named McLaury. He was a descendent of the OK Corral family. My mom used to kid him about being a lawyer for a descendent of an Earp. Props for correcting the mistake about the derringer. That's the mark of a real historian.
Keep up the great work Mike I'm 68 avid cowboy shooter. My health is not the best either my friend I watch your videos religiously love what you do and wanna see more. Don't quit my friend never quit. Thankyou
Mike, I’ve been a subscriber for a long time but have never commented before. So I’ll take this opportunity to say that I really enjoy your channel. I have always been very interested in American history and the firearms that accompany that history. I hope you do some more videos on notable individuals and their actual, confirmed weapons. Thank you for educating and entertaining us. I wish you the best of luck with your continuing recovery and future endeavors.
I recommend you to anyone I know that loves history and guns like me! My brother thanked me just the other day for recommending you! God Bless you Mike and thank you for teaching me so much about all the guns of our past and the stories behind them! Your looking great my friend, and as Billy Crystal would say on old S.N.L. When you look marvelous you feel marvelous! Keep up the good work! From, sunny, warm Alaska. It's 40 degrees right now! LOL
i enjoy your in depth views on old firearms especially colt conversions i love the 1860 armys that have been converted i have an 1860 that is not converted but i do have a 1861 navy 38 that has been converted it has birds head grips which is another of my likes and something im not sure was available back then youre an insperation to all of us who watch you slow and steady keep it up if youre on im watching god bless .Dennis oklahoma city
Great story! Found you totally by accident. I'm now a subscriber and a fan. You do a great job and your so easy to listen to. Best wishes for your recovery. 😊
Timely, Mike. I just watched My Darling Clementine last night. Ford deviated A LOT from the historical record though. Doc was played by muscle bound Victor Mature, he was a surgeon instead of a dentist, and he was killed at the Corral shootout! Still a great film, though. The best, by far, that depicts the OK Corral.
Glad to see up and going again Mike! I woke up to see this video on my feed and was delighted to see you again. Something I would like you to know. Every time I introduce someone to the world of cap and ball revolvers I send them to your channel. Your knowledge on the history and use of them is truly unmatched. In fact one of the reasons I got into the hobby is because of you. I made my own bull dog Remington, fell in love with the 1851 navy as a shooter, and even made a few of my cap guns better shooters by watching your videos. Thank you Mike, I will always continue to share your videos.
👍 Mike, loyal, active subscriber here. You produce it and I will watch or read it. I truly have learned a great deal from you. I will select a few videos from your catalog and forward them to friends. On this video, I found it extremely interesting as you separated fact from fiction. I do get a chuckle every time somebody mentions Stuart Lake and his tales about Wyatt Earp. Based upon what I have been able to read Mr. Lake took great poetic license in these tales. Plus, we have a very old man (Wyatt Earp) drawing on memories of his “glory days” in theoretically relating the stories to Mr. Lake and Wyatt’s common law wife who had a vested interested in propagating “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp”. So, given who knows where the truth lies you did a very respectable job with this video. Thank you!
You are a fabulous Western Historian Mike. I really enjoyed this vid. You are finding a way to stay relevant in spite of your injuries. I understand you are frustrated at the pace of your healing but, being a 54’ model myself with plenty of heath challenges, I know some of what you’ve been through. Gotta be a tough old sob to be productive in your 70’s and 80’s. Good on you Brother. Respect.
Val Kilmer was the best Doc Holliday in the movies! Great video!
Your a huckleberry 👍🏼 👍🏼Kilmer rocked 🤘🏼
Val owned that role!
“Why Ike whatever do you mean”, Val Kilmer as John Doc Holliday.
Val Kilmer's Doc was definitely the most entertaining, but Dennis Quaid's Doc was probably more accurate.
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I feel your pain. I fell from a building and broke my back. That was 6 months ago. Im a lot better now.
Keep up the channel. It means a lot to some people. I love my single action revolvers.
I busted 4 discs in mine so I feel ya brother it gets better believe it or not
41 know I sneezed in bed and collapsed my L1 … took a couple years to stop pain and 2-3 years more when the right side settled . I still “try” to surf … but just walking is the best I can do for the back , and trying to keep weight low
This was a great deep div into Doc Holliday's guns. I had never read the story before about his father bringing the infected orphan home.
I think RUclips has never been more crowded with creators than it is now. Most the channels I follow are down in views, including my own. RUclips constantly lures your audience away with other topics and if your audience doesn't go looking for you occasionally they will not run into you again. I think your story telling videos are as good as the shooting videos especially when you drop shooting clips in like you did in this video.
Thanks Tuco!
Wow two of my favorite RUclips old westerners in one comment section
You two are absolute legends. Best there is 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Doc Holliday life beginnings puts a meaning to the old saying that no good deeds goes unpunished
That is true. I proved it a hundred times here. Sometimes I get the table scraps.
So I was literally in the VA talking with my head shrinker when it came up that I'd been forced to take an unnecessary TB test. I told him I had a good friend contract it while on deployment in Iraq. Then I say hey that's what killed doc holiday, he agreed and just before I walked out I gave you a plug and told him I often times will listen to your videos while I drove. On the way to the clinic I finished the Royal Irish video. When I get to my car I get the notification for this DOC Holiday video and it sorta shocked and wowed me so much I wanted to run back in and tell this guy. Oddly it made my day. Some time back I came across what was advertised as an 1899 DA38 as a project. Serial came back as a 1902 civilian model but on the drive home from picking it up I was doing some RUclips research on it's history and with auto play on your video on reloading the 38 colt started to play. I sat in the driveway and finished that video and I've been tuning in ever since. Absolutely love your work, wish I had more to give but I don't. Hopefully this comment and my sincere gratitude for doing what you do to spread your wealth of knowledge and insight counts for something. Thanks a million.
Proud to be one of your subscribers, Mike. I appreciate what you do.
Watchin this in the hospital as my wife is in labor. Life is good, glad you are here Mike. Maybe see you at Carlisle next weekend.
Hi Mike. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time, even before you had that one shoulder injury years ago and the Duelist Dan legal fight. I enjoy a lot your articles full of research and personal experience and your dress code. Even the fairs’ and old forts’ tours and interviews showing colonial rifles and stuff. I admire your prideful spirit that gave you strength to survive. Keep making videos as possible. God Bless. Happy Trails.
It doesn’t matter if you do shooting videos or shop views I will always watch them. You have gotten my interest back up on civil war style / western style guns . It is interesting to find out about them and the different ways they were loaded. ( paper cartridges/ loose powder and ball or conical bullet or cartridges) Love my Remington New Army’s (4) and my Great Western ll and 1875 Remington both in .44-40. Keep up the great work.
Me too!
Mike, I've watched and read your articles since you were in Guns Of The Old West magazine. I appreciate your articles and videos. Please keep them coming and stay healthy. Thanks.
For all watching this I'd just like to say that this guy is a great historian, firearms expert and one of the nicest personalities around. You have my very best wishes along with the thousands from your friends worldwide. Long may you be able to produce these high quality treats. Good man!
I recently got into black powder so your contents been very helpful. Tombstone is one of my favorites. Recently watched The Claim and it's one of the best iv seen in years. Glad to see your well.
I'm actually thinking about trying the cap and ball guns out they seem to be a lot of fun to people who have them.
Mike is one of the best firearms historians on RUclips! I always look forward to his videos.
Glad to see you back and doing better Mike.
I appreciate and love your videos, what is the update with you property ??
Let us know
I've been both a subscriber and a fan of your work for years now. While I love the myths of the Old West, I was also an archaeologist and have a degree in the history of the American West. That has imprinted on me an appreciation of quality research. Your articles and videos are examples of quality research. I wish you the best in all aspects of your life.
Another great video Mike!
It's Good to See You Mike Again . Thanks for another Great Video !!!!!
Great video as always mike
By the way mike last night I saw a video showing the cimarron booth at Shotshow 2025
And for this year they’re releasing another walker Colt clone however this one is outfitted with the Thuer Conversion which were common on early colt conversions. (Not particularly on the walker but on the 1860 army and 1849 pocket)
In 45 colt, and basically this conversion allows you to do is carry all six chambers loaded, basically acts like a manual transfer bar
Overall very cool
Thanks for another fascinating video Mike !
My husband Tim sent me. You have a new subscriber 🎉
Mike, so glad to see you progress in your recovery. Keep the videos coming.
In the movie “The Gunfight At OK Corral”, when Wyatt (Burt Lancaster) says to Doc “I’m sorry you quit. You were a good dentist” to which Doc Holiday (Kirk Douglas) replies “My patients didn’t like my coughing.” I can appreciate that a lot more and the dry humor behind it knowing how Doc was about TB at that point. (Though in the movie, you don’t see him coughing and getting progressively worse until later).
Actually as a teenager in the 90s when I saw that on TNT and such, I always thought he said “my patients didn’t like my coffee” (aa he simultaneously by coincidence picks up his coffee cup to take a sip) and it didn’t make a lot of sense.
Awesome movie. How about a video of the history of the Pinkertons?! Seems like your wheelhouse Mike!
I'll give it some thought. Thanks!
I would be interested in that subject too.
Just to let you know this very video was recommended to me in my feed. I know that won’t be everyone’s experience but it was indeed mine.
Excellent video as always.!
I listen to all your videos. As the Match Director for a CAS club, I find your videos always expand my knowledge and appreciation of what actually occurred. The more we know, the better we understand our past, and with a family which has now been here for 400 years, I truly love learning as much as possible. And I'm truly grateful that you are OK and recovering, and may it be speedy.
You should check into the guns of John Wesley Hardin.
I'll give it some thought Thanks!
Thanks Mike! Every time I see the stories of these guys, I learn they were so much less than people think. And as I hope you know, I frequently push your videos.
Thanks Hugh
Ive wondered since wyatt earp knew people in Hollywood you would think he must've been on a film reel somewhere, home movie or get together with his Hollywood friends. Emmett Dalton is in a silent film and in one scene he is staring right at the camera and you realize your looking at a guy that survived the coffyville raid. It must have been horrible to be one of Doc's patients. Thanks for making this video.🐎
Sadly, most of that era's film was lost to deterioration or fire, before the time of digital, or even tape, backup.
Kinda funny, I was just watching reruns of "The Rifleman" yesterday & was wondering how many bad guys he killed in the series. I was thinking It was usually one or more in nearly every episode. Thanks for another interesting video & history lesson.
Thank you, for clearing up the guns that Doc actually used. You put a lot of time in this, thanks for sharing. I heard once that Doc used a shotgun. I hope you have a full recovery and a good day.
I for one am glad to see you back in the saddle.
used to get a newspaper called the chronical of the old west.. This show has now fulfilled the void after the paper ceased. Thanks!
Thanks Mike!
Glad you’re doing better sir. Your videos never fail to entertain. 👍
Mike this was a really good video. You always keep a very high standard and your disclaimer of being fooled by the Remington derringer is a great indication of that.
These historical pieces may not be as fun to do as the shooting videos, but they are a great value to the shooting, historical and re-enacting communities. Please keep them up.
I have a Glock that Holliday used and Mike didn’t mention it, LOL.
Mike - You are a most valuable firearms writer for we enthusiasts. Your knowlege, honesty and research are rare assets in an era dominated by 'marketing'. Thank You.
Thanks, Mike. Glad to see your recovery progressing so well. With your wealth of knowledge and researching skills I know the subscribers will return. Enjoy your writing style and video delivery across a wide range of eras. Lord bless and continue to strengthen and heal you in all ways.
You hit a home run on this one Mike. Interesting content, well presented.
Hang in there brother. Praying for you and hope you can get patched up and back to a reasonable level of comfort. Your channel is awesome and thank you for all the work you put into it.
fantastic video as always! the twist at the end about the derringer is a great example of how tricky it all gets.
Damn, sorry to hear your fall was that bad, Ive herd about your fall but had no idea it was that bad. Glad you are doing better.
I've been a subscriber for three years or more. I'm about the same age as you. 72 and know that we don't heal as fast as when we were younger. I watch every new video that you put out.
Informing video! RUclips has lately shown me many clips from the wyatt earp film, so it was quite fun to learn about the differences between the real life and film versions on doc holiday!
Great video, Mike! Very interesting stuff. Thanks for the research you continually do to make these videos possible.
I have my Great Grandfather's Frontier Colt 4" with his holster, belt, and knife with an elk horn handle. The gun still has original blueing and the original Bakelite grips which is surprising, because there are marks on the frame at the bottom of the grip area where he used it to mend fences. His father bought it for him for his 18th birthday in 1900, and he worked as a cattle hand in South Dakota during that time. Great video.
My 1851 Colt Navy mfg 1856 also has the half-moon indents of someone using it to hammer nails in on the butt of the grip. I know it technically takes away from the value and condition of the gun in theory, but it adds such neat character to know someone carried that on them every single day and occasionally just needed to hammer some nails in and reached for their handgun to do it.
What a treasure !
I really enjoyed this video. I would really like to see more of this type of videos. I’ve been a long time subscriber and have recommended your channel many times on online forums. Best of luck in your recovery
Thank you for sharing and doing so much research. I am an avid historian and love the old West and other time periods like the revolutionary war. I have done a lot of research myself for a few articles I have written. I have been a collector of firearms for over 40 years mostly antique. I really appreciate your attention to detail and will pass your channel on to friends. Cheers Ron
I love your video. I want to know more about Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp. Thank you
Thank you for your time & effort. Good luck moving forward
Best of luck to you Mike, been reading/watching since you were with Guns of the Old West magazine. I appreciate the level headed- non "Las Vegas" way you present your channel. Too many youtubers use silly gimmicks, lame humor and other BS to make their content interesting- you don't need that and thank you for it. You and Hickok45 are my favorites for sure.
Great video! Considering that for most people “double action” is faster and more “user friendly “ in high stress situations, your clue about that double action Colt is very relevant, by my modest opinion. I wish you swift recovery and many more great videos!
Next do John Coffee Hays, Texas Ranger.
I'll give it some thought Thanks!
Nice to see your hand steadier! You're getting better! God Bless.
Although I understand your not back to normal , you look like your feeling quite a bit better. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your knowledge of history and firearms. Keep your head up an I wish you the best.
Thanks again!
Great video, thanks. Praying for your continued recovery.
Welcome back, best of luck in your recovery and keep the faith!!!
Greetings Mr. Duelist1954! Hope all is well there. Always a fan of your videos, both range and workshop. Please keep up the great work.
Great video sir. Glad to have you back.
Thanks for the video.
Glad to see you back, wishing you a quick recovery
Thanks Mike this was a great video
Hi Mike, we've got your back Sir! Thanks for all your hard work and time you are appreciated!🤠🇺🇲
I’ve enjoyed every single one of your videos over the years regardless of the subject matter. However, the history lessons are my favorites. Keep them coming.
Good to see you back!
Thanks for the great content
Thanks, Mike for another great video!
Great video, and I hope it keeps getting better for ya.
I'm forwarding this to a pard, he will like the Doc history.
I've read your work in GOTOW, pretty much quit that publication when you left.
and follow you here.
Hope your healing mike. Your videos were my go to for learning black powder pistol use. Thanks so much for your expert videos.
When i saw this video, I knew i was going to love it. Thanks Mike! you're my favorite youtuber!
Another big fan of your channel from England, love the history and old guns.
So glad you are getting better, my friend! Have always enjoyed your videos so much! I will plan to become a Patreon supporter for you. May God bless you and your family and protect you and provide for your needs.
Thank you, Doc Beliveau, for another amazing history lesson from an expert we all trust in.
A Holliday adjacent comment. My great grandmother was Drady Earp, a first cousin of Wyatt and the Earp brothers. Family history relates that she thought they were scoundrels and good riddance when they went out west. In an ironic touch the local lawyer in our small town was named McLaury. He was a descendent of the OK Corral family. My mom used to kid him about being a lawyer for a descendent of an Earp. Props for correcting the mistake about the derringer. That's the mark of a real historian.
Thanks for the video, I was always curious what Doc actually used, now I know.
"Know" :)
Keep up the great work Mike I'm 68 avid cowboy shooter. My health is not the best either my friend I watch your videos religiously love what you do and wanna see more. Don't quit my friend never quit. Thankyou
Best gun tuber on social media.
Mike, I’ve been a subscriber for a long time but have never commented before. So I’ll take this opportunity to say that I really enjoy your channel. I have always been very interested in American history and the firearms that accompany that history. I hope you do some more videos on notable individuals and their actual, confirmed weapons. Thank you for educating and entertaining us. I wish you the best of luck with your continuing recovery and future endeavors.
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany - Thank you very much for all content 😊
You are the history teacher everyone should have had the luck to experience. You bring it alive and not a matter of dates and facts.
Great video. Love the historical aspects you bring.
I recommend you to anyone I know that loves history and guns like me! My brother thanked me just the other day for recommending you! God Bless you Mike and thank you for teaching me so much about all the guns of our past and the stories behind them! Your looking great my friend, and as Billy Crystal would say on old S.N.L. When you look marvelous you feel marvelous! Keep up the good work! From, sunny, warm Alaska. It's 40 degrees right now! LOL
i enjoy your in depth views on old firearms especially colt conversions i love the 1860 armys that have been converted i have an 1860 that is not converted but i do have a 1861 navy 38 that has been converted it has birds head grips which is another of my likes and something im not sure was available back then youre an insperation to all of us who watch you slow and steady keep it up if youre on im watching god bless .Dennis oklahoma city
Glad you recovered. Keep up the good work. Impressed with your scholarship.
Another great video Mike. I hope you continue to mend.
Great story! Found you totally by accident. I'm now a subscriber and a fan. You do a great job and your so easy to listen to. Best wishes for your recovery. 😊
great vids keep them coming all the best from England
I really enjoyed your video, I'm looking forward to watching more of them.
Timely, Mike. I just watched My Darling Clementine last night. Ford deviated A LOT from the historical record though. Doc was played by muscle bound Victor Mature, he was a surgeon instead of a dentist, and he was killed at the Corral shootout! Still a great film, though. The best, by far, that depicts the OK Corral.
Congratulations on your continued recovery. I enjoyed your presentation.
very interesting as all your videos are
Glad to see up and going again Mike! I woke up to see this video on my feed and was delighted to see you again.
Something I would like you to know. Every time I introduce someone to the world of cap and ball revolvers I send them to your channel. Your knowledge on the history and use of them is truly unmatched. In fact one of the reasons I got into the hobby is because of you. I made my own bull dog Remington, fell in love with the 1851 navy as a shooter, and even made a few of my cap guns better shooters by watching your videos.
Thank you Mike, I will always continue to share your videos.
Another top-quality video from Mr B.
👍 Mike, loyal, active subscriber here. You produce it and I will watch or read it. I truly have learned a great deal from you. I will select a few videos from your catalog and forward them to friends.
On this video, I found it extremely interesting as you separated fact from fiction.
I do get a chuckle every time somebody mentions Stuart Lake and his tales about Wyatt Earp.
Based upon what I have been able to read Mr. Lake took great poetic license in these tales.
Plus, we have a very old man (Wyatt Earp) drawing on memories of his “glory days” in theoretically relating the stories to Mr. Lake and Wyatt’s common law wife who had a vested interested in propagating “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp”.
So, given who knows where the truth lies you did a very respectable job with this video. Thank you!
Stay strong brother. Love your work. 👍
Great video. You do the best historical videos on You Tube. I know the road back from those kind of injuries can be long and hard. Hang in there.
Thank you for your work and perseverence. You do make a good job. Greetings ftom europ
Another good video, thanks Mike! I did not realize Doc had such a limited number of engagements. Keep up the good work!