Death of a Gunfighter

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

***Correction: Kidder's Colt was chambered in .44-40.***

[@double-eagle-dave]

It always been curious about that cartridge is 44-40 known also as 44 mag? When I started with a firearms I started at 8 or 9 my parents gave me a Henry 22 and a rough rider a year later to carry on our farm and then around 13 when it was time to start deer hunting my dad told me to pick a deer rifle that was also in shooter caliber the idea was to get me the uberti the next Christmas so I ended up with a rossi 92 and the guy asked if I wanted it in 44 mag or 45 colt were the two he had available for some reason I went with the 45 colt but have often wondered what the differences were then as I said the next Christmas I got a 1873 uberti then for my birthday a 1873 cimarron which is just about the same as a uberti I never understood why that was my dad's advice because thinking back he used a old German krain Jorgenson chambered in 30-40 and I'm quite sure that's not a pistol cal !! 😂😂 Has a weird ammo box thing on the side but sights on it are pretty cool

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

“Cha-cha-cha Chia!” Never heard a story about a gunslinger losing his life because of a Chia pet. Until now. Well done Santee & crew. This one was really good!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@enriquegarza3127]

The first death is losing a gunfight or dying in general, the second death is being forgotten as time passes on. Great video as always Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@bobnoon253]

It is refreshing to see something other than Billy the kid & Wyatt Earp rehashed for the 10,000th time. Nice job.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome

[@marcthomas2482]

That was excellent Santee! Jeff Kidder was quite a character and lawman. It was awesome to see Greg make an appearance in an Arizona Ghostriders video! He's a man who knows his history and is an incredible marksman. Great job!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it. Greg has been on before...long ago. He's great people.

[@rickkinki4624]

I love the way your friend told the story of Jeff Kidder's last gunfight.
Great video, Santee!
-Desert Rat Rick

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LionquestFitness]

I always wanted to be an Arizona Ghostrider! Excellent job Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks so much, Greg. You did great.

[@marcthomas2482]

Great job Greg! It was quite a pleasant surprise to get a double dose of two of my favorite RUclips channels with my Saturday morning coffee! Well told tale and some fine looking gun leather! 😁

[@LionquestFitness]

@@marcthomas2482 Marc Thomas made!

[@tinman8518]

Greg really needs to get himself a Single Action Revolver. There's no more fun gun to shoot than a Colt SAA. Great video guys!!

[@LionquestFitness]

I agree! I'm going to look at some today!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He would make one sing, for sure.

[@tinman8518]

@@LionquestFitness If you don't want to break the bank on a Colt, Uberti makes some very nice Single Action revolvers. I have a Cattleman II that I really love.

[@verdexj160]

This is better than Saturday morning cartoons. Wait, did I learn something? Are you tricking me? Not just entertaining but educational? Darn you SANTEE!!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

MWWWAHAHAHA!

[@johnnyquest3707]

Great video of a pretty unknown guy. One thing, though. His engraved Colt was a .44-40 marked “Colt Frontier Sixshooter”. The ad for it’d auction sale is online with a full story 9f the gun, Kidder’s life as you described it, and great photos of the gun.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, it appears it was a .44-40. Thanks.

[@Punaeased]

The most glorious western Channel there is!! 🥂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Aww, thanks.

[@FutureRailProductions]

These are always the highlights of my Saturday mornings. Never heard of Kidder before. Thanks for the history!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You always come up with some very interesting stuff Santee. There was a shot of a very young Jack Elam in there. Rex seems to get around a bit too! Very cool video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks. Jack did look young and wiry, eh?

[@Poleson]

Hey, Santee, I just finished watching Justified the other night and must say it was very, very good. Tim Olyphant basically played Seth Bullock in modern day Kentucky. I don't know why this show isn't very well known. Highly recommended!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I loved that series.

[@Poleson]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I'm not sure why Olyphant isn't a megastar. He's good looking and a talented actor but he seems to work mostly on TV, albeit really, really good TV! (check out Santa Clarita Diet to see him do a comedy zombie show)

[@terryschiller2625]

Thanks Santee I never heard of Jeff before. Awesome story. Thanks for all your hard work Sir. 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!!

[@mherod51]

Well done bio on a guy whom Hollywood characters are modeled after. Never heard of him, but absolutely great story 👏.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

Lion quest Greg has great channel as well

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He does.

[@hacksaw434]

Awesome story. I really like Mrs Santee's additional commentary. Pew-pew!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@ritashuff7136]

Pew pew! :)

[@joemortimer1763]

Very interesting episode topic. Never heard of him before. You always seem to amaze me with the range of great and educational topics. Keep up the greY work!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Another great episode! Keep em coming.
JT

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@JimBailey]

Thank you so much Santee. That was very interesting. Thanks again.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!

[@jjsadventures]

Awesome video Santee. As always it makes my day

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@chelseadanico877]

Great job and well done. I’m going to adding gunfighters to my old West inspired novella series today.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@chelseadanico877]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks and your welcome. For my story I’m also adding extraterrestrial/spiritual beings called the Twylavààti or the Tuantha Dànuin.
Who are from the the Etriedes Star System.
Those extraterrestrials will be good friends with the old west gunfighters known as the Dheneb frontier Rangers.

[@Dsdcain]

What a great video today. Thanks for kicking off my day.
Be safe out there, and take it easy man. 😎

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

THanks.

[@ericrobbins400]

Always love your vids Santee. Very informative and entertaining to watch.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@ericrobbins400]

@@ArizonaGhostriders 👍

[@sitaspell4384]

Weeeelll Mr. Santee, once again, you discover "new" people, places, etc, that bring enlightens to your audience. Also, you are TRULY blessed to have Ms. Rita, who supports you with here comments and "pew, pew, pews! Speaking of Pews, that rapscallion S. Joe
is portraying a "man of the cloth." I think in Mescal.

[@sitaspell4384]

Correction Tombstone.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes...after Tombstone that rogue will be in Mescal. Watch out for him....and tell him I said HI!

[@ritashuff7136]

Pew pew! :)

[@sitaspell4384]

@@ritashuff7136 Thanks Ms. Rita!! Your husband's videos are always outstanding. We all know, that behind all successful men, is a great wife!!
😉😉😉🙂🙂

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Wow, excellent story and presentation from both of you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks so much!

[@joep4235]

awesome vid !!!! Fun to see Greg participate on the AG channel !!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!!

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks again Santee & Co.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure! Hope all is well

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

I must have missed this one when it came out. Outstanding episode, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@cheycasters]

🎸🎸 Im glad I stumbled upon this channel!! NW Montana USA🎸🎸

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Welcome aboard!

[@RodCornholio]

Kept my eyes and ears glued to the video. Great content.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good.

[@led8541]

Great video Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@sambarnard9628]

WOW!!! I always enjoy ur video, but this one is even a cut above the norm. Great show, my man!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Always a happy trail with a new vid of the Arizona Ghostriders 👍
Greets from the Netherlands 🌷🇳🇱, T.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@rhondaz356]

WOW, as interesting and informative, as always, Santee... I love your video clips, and authentic pics. I had never heard of him. After all the close calls he must've had in the line of duty, the circumstances that led to his eventual death, were surprising.
super video 👏👏

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I like to show off the lesser-knowns

[@joelhurley2678]

Great Show Santee 👏 👍. Always learning something new. It is interesting to see how successful someone can view themselves, and manage to achieve it. Love the John Wayne Big Jake scene, no matter who gets killed.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

More to come!

[@AtamiskxIx]

Super fascinating vid! The maps and recreations made it a lot easier to follow in my head. This little bio about an AZ ranger was a neat idea and I'd love to watch them all if yall made more in the future!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BradSprinkle]

Interesting chapter in the western story. Keep them coming 🤠👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, will do!

[@kimnorcutt9080]

Wow! Poor Kidder great information. Love this channel.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching!

[@graymann7762]

Great collaboration. Y'all should do more of this.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure!

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

Great history story, thanks for sharing.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CarryonJeffnJohn]

Thanks for dropping by buddy really appreciate you as a awesome friend fantastic video as always wow this man could shoot practise makes perfection love the talking dog lol once again thanks for taking the time to see me thumbs up santee your the man I don’t get a lot of time these days as I’m busy running my catering business but will always watch those that visit me have a fantastic week 🤛

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you are catering amigo! Take care.

[@johnholliday5874]

Loved the generous use of movie clips.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

You right Santee the real DEAL ! This kind man did the Old west we love so much! Great story from beginning to end! Thanks have a great weekend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@jfsinc]

Great story Santee. Love the history.👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for listening

[@TimKoehn44]

Excellent episode. The Mrs. Is a hoot. Great story. Thanks!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for listening

[@ritashuff7136]

;)

[@jerseyred9554]

Real interesting episode Santee, maybe you could do more like that

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@A.R.American1]

Pretty soon you are gonna have to do a video on the rise of a gunfighter. That AR guy is getting better lol. Love all the history on your channel its never boring.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, AR. Keep up the good work.

[@A.R.American1]

@@ArizonaGhostriders have a good day buddy

[@Skaramine]

Arizona Ghost Riders AND Lionquest Fitness! ❤

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Greg is terrific. I really enjoy working with and knowing him.

[@LivingHistorysMysteries]

Great information in today's video brother. Never heard of Jeff Kidder before today.
As always great information and great history of the ol west...
Oh and great sound effects and commentary from your camera woman/wife/better half/purtier of the two/BOSS...lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LivingHistorysMysteries]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I did. It was a great video. But hey, you know you got no bigger fan than me. Lol.

[@rhorn8038]

That vid was as usual very well done I see the AGR logo liking the museum and on the cantina where lawdog Kidder met his fate. Pew pew !!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's a winner-winner, chicken dinner!

[@indigowolf556]

What an amazing story. I really enjoyed hearing about this man. 🤠🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@RedProg]

"With sound effects" 👌

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@ritashuff7136]

pew pew

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Good stuff!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I certainly did

[@ThemissouriTraveler]

The big iron on his hip..

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@jasonattenborough4026]

Another excellent video Santee! Although I don't have much to say about the bloke you are talking about, I do hope you have a chance to watch 1906 Ned Kelly movie, about 26 years after his death. What I was interested in was those "Dime Store Novels", my research into my family went passed the time they relocated to NSW via Victoria. What was very interesting, Australia was in grip of wild west fever, and every time a novel was released it was reader my men here, and the kids read them once they weren't any use (except of one use) in Australia. Samuel Langhorne Clemens was one megastar while travelling across Australia telling of his life stories in packed out theatres. Once again and excellent video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Fascinating. I'll look into that 1906 movie. Glad you are watching!

[@lessage760]

excellent vidio sir

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@waynedaly1718]

Man,them sound effects were mighty convincing. Great job as always Santee. Big G’day to Mrs Santee from Australia

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ritashuff7136]

Hi! :)

[@ragrarok1320]

Great movie. I really like this channel. I am European and I come from Poland. I've always been fascinated by the Wild West. Thanks to this channel, I learn a lot of interesting things. Thank you for delivering so much good and interesting content.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Doceniam oglądanie!

[@keithwoznek4087]

Great sound effects Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

She is expensive to keep on staff!!! LOL!

[@cleondubois1270]

Another good chronicle of some forgotten history with a great celebrity guest appearance ! As stated, Marty could have written this one to music,

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@chelseadanico877]

Very awesome interesting and informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it. I learned a lot about gun fighters in the old west, I got a ton of inspiration for my analog horror old West diary series Mysteriarch Mythos I’m writing.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@chelseadanico877]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks and your welcome 👍🏼🌟😎

[@lawrencelewis2592]

Great stuff as always. Nice to see clips from "The Professionals" I just watched it this week. Isn't that Audie Murphy early on?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes it was!

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

Nice use of The Professionals. I only recently watched it.
Also, thanks for the story of Jeff Kidder. Interesting fella, it seems.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He was.

[@leadshark9461]

Another excellent video. Very interesting presentation of the gunfight. Intense!
Hope that we will see a video about the Marlin firearms company one day. I'm wondering if Marlin rifles were just as popular as Winchester rifles.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I will do one on Marlins.

[@anthonysmyth2405]

I love your videos your so cool

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks much!

[@curtisgrupe5730]

Love your videos been Fascinated with western history all my life

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@ewmhop]

GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS SIR,THE DIRECTOR SOUND A LITTLE BOSSY.JUST JOKING,YOU WIFE SOUND LIKE SHE ENJOYING HER NEW JOB. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks 👍

[@kaffemachine102]

i had never heard of this guy before but now i think he was a really cool dude who deserves more recognition.
also for the trivia, remember that i asked about your hat :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK!

[@joeltowle2737]

I remember reading about this in a gun magazine. I think Sher. Jim Wilson wrote the story.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Likely!

[@Grizzlybike]

Loved it

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@michaelpage4199]

That was an amazing story for an amazing ranger. Hats off

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks.

[@jondeere5638]

Jeff Kidder was the real deal. He spent thousands of dollars worth of bullets in target practice and also practiced his draw. It was said that he could draw and shoot even when others had the drop in him.
The Mexican police refused him medical attention while he was in jail. One of his best friends took off his badge and went down to Mexico. After he had taken care of business, he came back and retrieve his badge. He never spoke of his actions in Mexico. One can only assume that 'revenge is sweet'.
The gunslinger (Kelo Henderson) in the TV series '26 Men' is reputedly modeled after Jeff Kidder. This fellow is also a gun coach to the western stars, just like the fellow who faces Matt Dillon in the beginning of every episode of Gunsmoke. Arvo Ojala, the other fellow,. was the Hollywood gun coach, and quick draw artist who appeared most famously in the opening sequence of television’s long-running “Gunsmoke. He also sold his own line of gun holsters. He showed his skills with a gun in only one movie.
ruclips.net/video/JVZ4IbSjHAQ/видео.html
On the Go Show - Arvo Ojala & Valerie Ojala Keller
Apparently he never got around to teaching Randolph Scott, who's gun handling was so pathetic it's seldom shown.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Fun info, thanks.

[@anthonygalliart1789]

Hey Santee that lionquest feller talks so fast I couldn't make out what he was a saying! Please tell that hombree to slow down just a tad. Thanks for another great video

[@LionquestFitness]

😅

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@johnraines4825]

Hey Santee! How about a video about Harry Tracy!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yessir!

[@RaasAlHayya]

Great video! Your cameraperson is hilarious...is that Rita?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes it is! The Scourge-ette of Tucson.

[@ryanmedina5090]

Props to Greg for using all known euphmisms for doing the deed. This guy had quite the life and yet not quite the happy ending he was hoping for.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah.

[@LionquestFitness]

It's also very probable that Chia worked both sides and was an informant for Jeff Kidder.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@LionquestFitness Sorry, I left that part out of the video.

[@LionquestFitness]

@@ArizonaGhostriders No, your editing was superb. It's an in-depth story that deserves hours to tell. I learned things I didn't know from your end.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@LionquestFitness Thanks. I would really like to explore Naco, one day, Greg. People tell me it's not the safest place to go traipsing around...

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

Nice!!! Holding back an entire town with just a handful of bullets... Terrifying!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Imagine being injured and just trying to get out and nobody will let you leave.

[@thenorseguy2495]

Cool story. I wonder what would happen if he made it to the border. I love the sound effects btw 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good question! He might have survived. He was shot in the gut, which was typically a death sentence, but many doctors knew how to treat it by the 1900s.

[@ChrisThompson-nn2pv]

AWESOME!👍👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks! 👍

[@promiscuous5761]

Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@jameskelly7782]

Worked on the Naco fence project years ago.....don't know if it was much different then....

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I understand it's pretty dangerous nowadays.

[@Paladin1873]

That's the most colorful version of the story I've yet heard.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He deserves it.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Sounds like a tough Hombre ….you ever done anything about the Butterfield Trail ? I drove over part of it here in NM and I think I am going to take my mules and ride it here in a month or so ..

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Ooo, one of these days! Thanks

[@dixiegeorge9665]

I enjoyed that story 🥰

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@hamzaaliahmed4998]

Howdy Santee I recently saw your videp on Smith & Wessons iconic model 3. How about one on the ingenious Merwin and Hulbert revolvers? I always liked the look of their SA First Model Frontier because gotta have that big iron, but it seems the company is much more obscure compared to the far more popular manufactures such as Colt, remington, Smith & Wesson etc.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

One day I will, thanks much.

[@virtualcircle285]

Great story

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@larry1824]

Great shooter. Deserves a movie

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Very interesting fellow

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'd say. Love to get my hands on that Colt....and you would too!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@ArizonaGhostriders lol sounds like you know me way to well.😁

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@snappers_antique_firearms YES!

[@Mirokuofnite]

Another person to look into is Henry Starr. Started in the wild west era and ended in the modern era.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@austinwhite4626]

Hey Santee, just a question regarding historical reference. I research royalty from across the world. I was wondering which royal houses visited the old west. Mostly for diplomatic or relaxation. I heard that royalty would come here to the U.S. to experience the West. While also, visiting dignitaries. I was wondering which royal houses would've visited.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I know Russia did for sure. Duke Alexei went buffalo hunting.

[@austinwhite4626]

@@ArizonaGhostriders That would be House Romanov of Russia.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

with the things in the news now days, it seems like we could use a few Rangers in Texas and Arizona along the border

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right.

[@SlickSixguns]

What movie was that with Audie Murphy?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Arizona Raiders

[@Samuel_Chilcott]

Hey Santee! can you please do a video about buying vests / waistcoats on a budget? im looking into getting into making a western costume but i am quite low on money

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure. I can suggest hitting up Goodwill or a thrift store. Many vests you find there can be adapted (or good right off the rack). They tend to be inexpensive!

[@Samuel_Chilcott]

@@ArizonaGhostriders alright, thank you! i'll keep a look out, unfortunately there arn't goodwills here in asutralia (i dont think) but i'll keep my eyes out for some cheap vests

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@Samuel_Chilcott We call them thrift stores, where people donate their old clothes and household items and then the public can buy them real cheap.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hi santee Do you do voice over commercial work I hear a commercial in Michigan about some boat Marina and it sounds just like you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awwwesome!

[@justinhartman9246]

Did guitar made in the Old West if you can can you make a video about guitar and how they are made

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Lemme see what I can come up with

[@catherinehaddad9003]

Intéressant

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@57WillysCJ]

Good video. I think Charlie Askins was probably the last of the breed. He was a lawman but could be a nasty piece of work at the same time.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Finest sound effects department west of the Pecos.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'd say.

[@ritashuff7136]

laughing :)