World's First Female Pistol Duel

Sep 03, 2010 17:38


Back in 1877 Denver was the site of the recorded first gun duel fought between women. Madames Mattie Silks and Katie Fulton fought a duel with single shot Derringers over a married man they both laid claim to. Neither was his wife. Both followed the general guidelines, paced off their steps, turned and fired. Neither Madame took a hit.

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laken_steeljaw September 10 2010, 00:26:46 UTC
We have a museum here in Denver dedicated to prostitution? I may have to go see that! 0.o

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uplinktruck September 10 2010, 09:39:19 UTC
Take pictures, post same.

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