Gunfighters, also called gunslingers (/ ˈɡʌnslɪŋər /), were individuals in the American Old West who gained a reputation of being dangerous with a firearm and participated in deadly shootouts.

The Gunfighter: Directed by Henry King. With Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker. Notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo rides into town to find his true love, who doesn't want to …

During the days of the “real” Wild West, men who had gained a reputation as being dangerous with a gun were more commonly called gunmen, pistoleers, shootists, or evil men.

Mar 11, 2022 · Gunfighters range from different occupations including lawman, outlaw, cowboy, exhibitionists and duelist, but are more commonly synonymous to a hired gun who made a living with …

3 days ago · What makes someone a gunfighter? Trust me, any idiot can get in a gunfight. It’s not that hard. Gunfighters separate themselves by not only being victors but by fighting with distinction. …

May 27, 2024 · In the seminal movie, Gregory Peck played Johnny Ringo, an actual historical figure in the West. We will examine the real man who inspired The Gunfighter and see how accurately (or …

The gunfighter era, as it’s sometimes called, was a period of thirty-plus years beginning shortly after the Civil War, during which men such as Hickok and Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid rose to...

Jun 17, 2014 · What follows are some of the best photos of Western gunfighters, many scanned from the originals so you can see the fine details. In fact, five of these incredible images have never …

Here are some of the more famous gunfighters from the Old West. Some of them were lawmen or sheriffs. Some were outlaws and murderers. James Butler Hickok earned the nickname "Wild Bill" …

Aug 19, 2009 · Often “gunfighter” was applied to men who would hire out for contract killings. But, a gunfighter could either be an outlaw or a lawman depending on the chore at hand.