Rare Tintype of Billy The Kid To Go Up For Sale

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2-19-2011 @ 8:43AM

Stephen said...

Is this picture backwards? If you look at the rifle, the port is on the left hand side. I don't think that is correct.

Murder is murder, no pardon is deserved just because it is fashionable to root for the bad guy.

2-19-2011 @ 9:13AM

DJSBuick said...

Tintypes are generally "mirror images". That's why the picture looks "flipped". I've read so many conflicting stories about Billy the Kid that I don't know WHAT to believe. Only Billy himself knows the truth and he ain't coming back, so..............

2-19-2011 @ 3:12PM

Engelun said...

Yes I believe the photo is backwards. If you look at the winchester rifle the place to load shells is on the left side of the gun. In reality the rifle loads on the right side.

2-19-2011 @ 6:16PM

mick9z said...

Ummmm, I don't think Billy the Kid cares whether or not a pardon is granted. Afterall, he's DEAD! LOL

2-19-2011 @ 10:04PM

J.T. said...

You are absolutely right...I noticed that too!!

2-19-2011 @ 10:15PM

Kevin said...

The image is reversed, this is how the incorret legend of Billy the Kid being left-handed began. This image appears to show that he is left-handed but the picture is reversed (as you can tell from the loading port on the gun being on the wrong side)

2-20-2011 @ 12:17AM

RES said...

Picture must be reversed.. Unless he also had a "lefthanded" gunbelt.. Look at the buckle.. Wrong side...

2-20-2011 @ 3:00AM

spe19pdimarino said...

You are correct the pic is backward. All tin type photos show the reverse image.

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