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| Unlike in the movies, cowboys did not always
wear pistols and holsters. There were many reasons for this, which varied
from ranch to ranch, depending upon the needs and rules of the outfit. Sometimes
ranches had specific rules against carrying guns. Sometimes cowhands chose
not to wear guns because they were heavy. All in all, very little of the
work they did required the use of a gun. Click here to view more gear images |  Erwin E. Smith (1886–1947) Ed Bomar poised with his gun beside his cutting horse "Rabbit". Turkey Track Ranch, Texas. 1906 Nitrate negative Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas LC.S59.519 |
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