Pair of Six-Shooters: Chiappa Model 1887 & Taylor's Runnin' Iron

Pair of Six-Shooters: Chiappa Model 1887 & Taylor's Runnin' Iron

One of the most famous lawmen of the late 19th century was former Texas Ranger John Horton Slaughter. After growing tired of Rangering, the Civil War veteran migrated to Arizona and, by the 1870s, had become a successful cattleman. That, however, didn't mark the end of his career in law enforcement. His reputation had preceded him, and the newly established Cochise County in southeastern Arizona needed an experienced lawman. In November 1886, Sl…