THE 44.-CALIBER SMITH & WESSON THAT KILLED JESSE JAMES

Jesse James was an American outlaw known for running a vicious gang who carried out many bank and train robberies during the mid to late 1800’s. During his life he became a legendary figure of the Wild West. James and his gang robbed over 20 banks and stole 200,000 dollars during their heyday. James was eventually killed by one of his fellow gang members while his back was turned in order to collect the bounty the government had placed on his head. This was most likely the gun that fired those fatal rounds. In 2003, the pistol went up for auction and was sold to an anonymous bidder for the price of $360000.