Well done documentary. I think it is abit difficult for our society to understand what life was like in the pre and post Civil War era. Hickok grew in a time where you either learned the art of survival quickly or you died early. He became skilled with weapons at an early age and one must believe he practiced as much as he could afford honing his skill. His skill, tananicity and the environment he lived in became the catalyst for the legend he became.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Well said my friend!

@Texasbluestunes

7 ай бұрын

As a student and ardent historian of Reconstruction, I don’t find it difficult for society today to understand, I think it more an unwillingness more than anything.

A fine presentation. You obviously did your homework. Utilizing the Tripple Shot Saloon and your own location for your recreation of scenes was well done. 👍I truely appreciate your dedication to the old west, and retelling of it's history. You are a genuine asset to us all.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a nice comment my friend!

As a historian and avid fan of the American West I want to say that you did an amazing job. Thank you.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was a deep subject and I feel like I just scratched the surface.

As someone who finds James Butler Hickok the most fascinating figure of the old west I must say I really enjoyed your video. You stuck with the historical facts as we know them and yet for an extraordinary individual such as Wild Bill those alone are nothing short of remarkable. Would love to see more videos from you like this about other legendary men and women of the old west.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! These historical videos are so much work but the end product can be really cool.

@mattubel5919

Ай бұрын

Do one on Bat Masterson.

A change from your normal, but your previous videos set the stage for sincere respect and being the perfect narrator for a documentary like this! I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing more!!! 🤠

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! I felt like I read too much, but there was so much information.

@Firemedic2105

9 ай бұрын

@@TUCOtheratt No, the details are what made it so good. Spending 1-2 min on stuff everyone knows would not be interesting and probably decrease interest/views esp on the first one like this. (Hopefully there will be more eventually!) Doing it in depth like this shows you are actually making something of value and that you aren't just rambling off common knowledge as click bait! I'm looking forward to more!!! A couple knowns to establish a pattern of quality, then maybe mix in some less know people that are interesting and more people should know about them… Just a thought. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

​@Firemedic2105 Those sound like good ideas. Thanks

@Miningpastpresentfuture

7 ай бұрын

You might want to look into Commodore Perry Owens for a less well known, but very interesting Arizona Lawman.

Loved the documentary style video! I loved learning more about Hickok since he is my second favorite western legend. Keep up the great work!! Also, fun fact, I'm actually related to Hickok (5th cousin 6 times removed), Wyatt Earp and his family (5th cousin 3 times removed), and Doc Holiday (He's to far away to count).

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! That's interesting your family history!

Thanks Tuco! Couldn’t ask for a better person to talk about such a legendary figure! He would appreciate the respect you obviously have for him! And I bet anything he would be rather impressed by your 6 gun skills! Awesome job with this! Thanks again brother! ✌️🇺🇸

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the nice comment, my friend!😃

Man, this was awesome, always been a fan of hickok. I loved this, TUCO, you did a hell of a job bud, I'd love to see more of these. God bless from ole Carolina.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@tylertapp131

9 ай бұрын

@@TUCOtheratt absolutely bud 👍

This was a great change of pace and it is awesome seeing you branch out in your creativity and capability.

You are a man of many talents , always enjoy and look forward to your notifications .

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks!

Really enjoyed this!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Nice change of content for the channel, I like it. And it fits so well, who better on YT to talk about this than you?! I actually learned alot. Hope you'll consider making some more of these kinds of videos. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪 🤠

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Hello! And thanks for the nice comments. It was a ton of work to do this video, but I like how it turned out.

Thank you for showing all of wild Bill Hickok mysteries and great photos 🤠👍👍

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.Thanks 😃

Thank you for this story. Well, looking at what is presented in your channel sooner or later this had to come. And hope, not only I am glad you did it. You are great narrator and the way you make this documentary shows your talent and heart for wht you do. True stories are much more interesting than fiction. It is nice to learn about and from them. I appreciate your effort and engagemnt for what you do so we can spend this time with you. Looking forward to watch next: TrippleShot Saloon episode :)

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments. People like you keep me motivated!😃

Clearly put a ton of time into this video. Really enjoyed it!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Excellent Tuco, The one thing that will keep you alive in a real gunfight is reaction to the situation,because if you stop to think about what your doing,well you probably are going to get killed. It is better to be judged by 12,then carried by 6.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Well said.😃

Great presentation and great job. I've always been intrigued with the history of the American Wild West and the greatest equalizer ever invented. Men were men and you were judged by your action.

Awesome stuff once again! I’ve said it for years that the Hollywood Western is fiction for the most part, but a few names come to mind when it came to walking that walk. Hickok is on that short list. And I’ve personally never heard of the “can kicking” story! News to me and gives me some ideas! Great documentary, Tuco!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Andrew! It is interesting that Hickok's true story reads like L'Amour novel.

Thanks for this. I’m enjoying a lot of your shooting videos, but this one was especially good.

Awesome video Tuco. Well done history narration and love seeing you in this atmosphere doing something you are perfectly suited to talk about with the masses. History channel needs to hire you brother, that would be an awesome new show…can’t wait for the next episode

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I really felt out of my element but I'm glad I did it. I'm better at talking off the cuff than reciting history.

@danielrichards4927

9 ай бұрын

@@TUCOtheratt try making some bulletin points and do the rest off the cuff maybe? You did a damn good job already but maybe then it would make it more relaxed for you?

As always another awesome and informative Tuco adventure into the past. These are exactly the legends I was envisioning that you would do. Well done Tuco!!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great Episode! Thank you for sharing this 😉

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love history like this, thank you for taking the time to tel us something about this man

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

Very well done I enjoyed it quite a bit thank you for posting it.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it😃

i think HBOs dramatized version of Deadwood was really interesting showcase of the person i really enjoyed it and looked him up afterwards and was surprised most of it was real

Outstanding, as always. True tales from the old West, well told by someone who respects their history. You're too young to have seen it in the original. You remind me of a 1950s childhood hero of mine, "The Old Ranger," of Death Valley Days.

@TUCOtheratt

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that nice comment my friend!

That was very interesting. I appreciate how you didn't bog us down with spurious details. I could be in the old west, from the comfort of my home. Thanks! Who's next to be documented?

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the nice comment! Not sure who to do next.

I enjoyed your Wild Bill Hickok narration immensely. Well done. 👍

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly! It was a lot of work but worth it.

Thank you for sharing the history of one of the legends

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!😃

Great story line thank you

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Well told and an amazing narration!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I was in Deadwood back in August 1997. Went to their grave site and the pub where he was killed.. really neat to hear the story!

@utterchaos3236

9 ай бұрын

I was just there a month ago I enjoyed it there

Great video, love learning more about the old west days

Excellent video! I really enjoyed it. Hickok was the real deal. So, which gunslinger are you going to cover next?

Wild Bill and Billy the Kid are my 2 favorite old-west characters. Well done. Thank you.

Love the Story. Definitely looking Forward To Many More

Great job on the research and 1 person investigation vs the Movies that take way to liberty. Cheers for Colorado.

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

😃Thanks for the nice comments. I grew up in CO

I'd like to see more of this content from you

Enjoyed, thx!

Definitely a change of pace. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep udoing what your doing .

@TUCOtheratt

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Thank you for the historic lesson. Really enjoyed your pace and production. Glad I found your channel. Thanks again

@TUCOtheratt

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!😃

“Hickok Really was, That Guy.” 😂

Thanks for taking the time to do this

Howdy! For someone who has never held a gun, yet is an avid fan of Wild West podcasts like “Drift and Ramble”, I’m a fan! I only wish I knew where to get a shirt and a pair of jeans like yours. All the best!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

The shirt is an Ariat brand and the jeans I got at Walmart 😃 Thanks for watching !

@ShivSilverhawk

9 ай бұрын

@@TUCOtheratt thank you!

Apparently someone once told Wild Bill that he was so good a shot he could hit a crow in flight. Wild Bill responded "Was the crow armed? Was he shooting back? I will be. . ."

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

😃👍

"The deadliest pistol slaya since Wild Bill they say."

@bradw0535

9 ай бұрын

"Look Darling.. its Johnny Ringo"

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Ha! Ha!

Thank you for keeping me entertained tuco you are awesome

Nicely done!

Thanks for the documentary. Wild Bill was a legend, and an idol.

Great video. Thank you.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

Great vid and info

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

Thank you! Very interesting video Wild Bill was definitely an interesting man.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃This one was a lot of research.

You did that well I will be looking for the next one

Great video, thanks brother.

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!😃

Loved loved loved this, thank you for the amazing history lesson. keep em coming pelase!!!!!

@TUCOtheratt

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!😃

Glad to hear Charlie utter mentioned in this one

Excellent work , thanks for your excellent instruction 💯👍

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching 😀

From what I recall, Hickok had given his deputy, Mike Williams, instructions to hold his position. Therefore, Hickok was not expecting his deputy when he heard footsteps approaching him from behind.

Wow!!! Very cool video sir!!!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thank ya kindly

Thanks for the History Lesson ! Great Story!

Fantastic!

Thanks again for all the knowledge my name being though ever since I was a little kid I've always been fascinated with Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill so all the knowledge I keep Gathering all these years is just so cool thanks again keep the videos coming

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the nice comment.

Great documentary.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

What do you think of the accuracy of those 36 cal cap and ball revolvers? My 44 cal cap and ball will shoot about a 3-4” circle at 10-15 yards. A 70 yard shot is truly incredible.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

I've shot some that were very accurate as many black powder firearms are. I had trouble shooting my 51 navy for this video though. First time shooting that gun.

Very interesting and well put together!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thank for tuning in Winchester!🙂

Well played and a nice pivot from from shooting content. We all enjoy your videos and now we know you’re a narrator too. 👍

@joecascio2073

4 ай бұрын

How do I send you a new video of my improved triple shot?

If you haven't already, I would love to hear you talk about Jim Bridger. Figure it fitting with Bridger's history with Montana.

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

His story is very interesting.

Thank you brother,keep writing please love it

Well done

Love the saloon. I've been thinking of building a marshals office but finding accurate plans is difficult

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

I think you have to design your own. That's what I did.

Doc holiday is one of my favorites only because i grew and partook in outlaw activity.

I really enjoyed that.

Very interesting, and very well done sir 👏 👍 🤠

I’ve always wondered about the relation of Hickok and Hardin in Abilene. Hickok did indeed allow Hardin to carry his revolvers within city limits, and according to Hardin, he pulled the road agents spin on him. Damn, what I would do with a Time Machine.

The thing about Hickok....he was absolutely fearless and could judge a situation calmly and quickly before drawing. Whether the 'fearless' part was ignorance or calculation, no one can be sure this far past.

“The swiftness of the Ranger is still talked about today”

This was very good, informative and truthful, thank you for living like a lot of us. Wish we could.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you.

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!😃

very well done! 👏 FYI alcohol was borderline poisonous due to the saloon owners of that era who mixed these formulas. alcohol poisoning was a large cause of blindness... Bill's eyesight in my research may have been due to his drinking of whiskey that was mixed by bootleggers, and that is a complimentary description of how they mixed their whiskey. some added things like turpentine and tobacco from the spittoon for coloring... also, don't forget that Wild Bill helped Kit Carson as a young boy and later trained him as a scout for the Army... great video and collection of old photos!! 🇺🇸

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

Interesting theory about the alcohol leading to eye problems. Never heard the Kit Carson story.

@JDF1

8 ай бұрын

@@TUCOtheratt the alcohol was similar in many cases to 151% everclear which guys I knew in the military drank and ended up with alcohol poisoning and was told drinking it to fast or faster than the liver can process it can cause issues including blindness... I read books on explorers as a kid and Bill saved Kit as a kid from bullies and took him under his wing for a time... Both were legendary Americans... ⚖️🗽🇺🇸 Keep up the good work!!👍🏻👏💥

@TUCOtheratt

8 ай бұрын

@@JDF1 Thanks. Do you mean Kit saved Hickok because Kit was much older. I read that Hickok saved Bill Cody from a bully.

@JDF1

8 ай бұрын

@TUCOtheratt yes you are correct! ✌️

Would you be interested in covering either Fred J. Dodge or James B. Hume? These historical figures were lawmen/detectives during the Old West.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

I haven't heard of them, I'll have to look them up.

Great stuff!! Keep it coming. Most of us have never heard these stories. It makes the myth is of the gunfighter more real in hearing about these real life stories. Looks like a pretty good little gig you have going on there Mister. If you keep this stuff up you might get famous yourself. I want to know how to go about either making or buying a real race gun. Are you making and selling them? These videos could really kickstart a race gun gun smithing business. I think just the mention of such a service would keep you More busy then you may want

@TUCOtheratt

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comments. No, I don't do gunsmithing for other people. YT doesn't allow sharing information of where to get gunsmithing done either. So I'm afraid I can't help you.

The real deal ,thank you again

Gotta do Bat Masterson next

Good vidio. Whats the truth behind John Wesley Harden's claims since you're doing documentary shorts.

Tuco I recognise the picture in your video of the saloon. It’s from spirit of Western Cornwall, where I worked as a real actor.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Cool! Is there a western movie set there?

@JasonBishop-uq7ru

9 ай бұрын

@@TUCOtheratt there used to be. It’s called spirit of the west in Cornwall UK. I’m on KZread there is videos of it on there. I played Curly Bill and my handle was stuck with me ever since I was young used to put shows on for the public

I agree that they have been killing off our heroes. I have been amazed as you and others have brought them back to life through the actual newspaper articles, books, testimonials and photographs of the Old West. Thank you Tuco. 👍👍🤠

A lot of stuff from Hickok is in deadwood SD. Years ago in the 80s there was a very nice informal museum which is no longer there that had many genuine articles from native Americans and local people. The man that owned it talked to me extensively about how many artifacts were stolen by the then members of the city council. Amongst them were Hickoks guns. It would be nice if someone could investigate the area to find them. Go to Mariah cemetery to see his grave.

This was awesome information Master Gunfighter Tuco, well spoken and delivered. Like Hickok himself! Bravo!

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend!😃

Hickok never hesitated. Fully committed and now he is immortal.

Ever notice how many famous gunfighters were shot in the back or ambushed. I have made the Dave Tut shot at 70 yrds with an Uberti 1851 Navy.

@TUCOtheratt

6 ай бұрын

Yep. Hickok, Dallas Studenmier, Jesse James. The Tutt shot would be very hard to pull off!

@ronrobertson59

Ай бұрын

​@@TUCOtherattI find making the shot is much easier with the 1860 Army in 44cal than the 51 Navy in 36cal.

Very well done. Thank you. Although it's not a race gun, still have my '51 Navy, which is the simplest and most accurate of em all. People may say I'm crazy and stupid, but it is my EDC pistol. When they are appropriately amused, I ask them if they can hit a man in the noggin at 100 yards first shot, there's usually just a shy smile in reply...😮

I watched on the TV show gunslingers that David Mccanles's son claimed David was also unarmed....just an FYI.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

There's two sides or more to every shooting.

@JoseyWalesWi

9 ай бұрын

@TUCOtheratt That's the truth...just curious if you seen or heard that one before...

You rule, Tuco

Bill Hickok was a true badass.

@TUCOtheratt

9 ай бұрын

Well said!

I wasn't surprised by the movie with Jeff Bridges finding Hickok a visitor at opium dens. It was in fact a common occurrence when there were no laws against it. But I'd there any proof of his use.

Syphilis could explain Hickok's eyesight problems.

Haha! Wearing Sheriff’s badge!

😮

Sounds like my sort of guy 😊