Billy the Kid - he's the Old West's greatest outlaw - a man who relied on his guns every day of his short and violent career. THE GUNS OF BILLY THE KID is a fascinating video exploration of the actual guns used by William Bonney, a.k.a. Billy the Kid.
Hosted by legendary Old West actor and historian Peter Sherayko and master gunsmith Larry Zeug, THE GUNS OF BILLY THE KID explores the firearms used by the famous outlaw...then takes those guns out to the firing range to compare them with today's replicas.
You'll discover the Kid's favorite handgun - the .41 caliber Colt Thunderer - and learn why this comparatively rare double-action revolver was favored by other outlaws. You'll see the famous Winchester lever-action rifle the Kid carries in the only authenticated photograph, and learn why Billy preferred a Winchester to a Colt. We'll uncover the legend of Billy shooting a man with a shotgun loaded with silver dimes...and we'll test fire an actual double-load of silver dimes through the barrels of a historic 10-guage shotgun!
THE GUNS OF BILLY THE KID is loaded with DVD extras - gunsmithing notes, costuming tips for re-enactors, as well as clips from some of Hollywood's famous film versions of the legend of Billy the Kid(quick: who do you think was a better Billy - Marlon Brando or Roy Rogers?)
THE GUNS OF BILLY THE KID is the only DVD where real guns of the Old West are tested and compared to today's replicas!
THE GUNS OF BILLY THE KID is a DVD for the Old West enthusiast, history buff, Cowboy Action Shooter, and gun collector - a real look at the real guns that won the West...and that made Billy the Kid a legend.
The only authenticated photograph of Billy the Kid with his beloved Winchester
