Fort Larned (2010)
“His actions were deft and yet she perceived a sense of urgency. He constantly turned his attention from the pistol to the surrounding area and reacted to small sounds that she barely heard.
"This is quite a revolver. It's a late model .40 caliber LeMat. I've heard that the Confederates highly thought of them. Did your husband fight in the war?" "No. He bought it from a store keeper before we left Missouri." "The cap fell under the hammer and jammed it." He handed the huge revolver ...to her. "It should work fine now with fresh loads and new caps. Don't do anything without it." The large revolver was awkward and heavy. She didn't trust the weapon but it seemed important to Collier that she had it. She trusted him and intended to do exactly as he told her. "I won't." "It's a nine shot. If you have to use it, wait until they're close enough that you don't miss. Use it only as a last resort." He pointed to tube mounted underneath the barrel.MoreLess
"This is quite a revolver. It's a late model .40 caliber LeMat. I've heard that the Confederates highly thought of them. Did your husband fight in the war?" "No. He bought it from a store keeper before we left Missouri." "The cap fell under the hammer and jammed it." He handed the huge revolver ...to her. "It should work fine now with fresh loads and new caps. Don't do anything without it." The large revolver was awkward and heavy. She didn't trust the weapon but it seemed important to Collier that she had it. She trusted him and intended to do exactly as he told her. "I won't." "It's a nine shot. If you have to use it, wait until they're close enough that you don't miss. Use it only as a last resort." He pointed to tube mounted underneath the barrel.MoreLess
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