Frank Hamer's barlow.

[jackknife]

Frank Hamer, famed Texas Ranger with a very long and storied life and career, the man who brought down Bonnie and Clyde. He was brought out of retirement to track down the killers, and spent 102 days on their trial. Frank was one of the early on scientific law men who believed in the phycology of getting "into their heads." He examined their campsites, interviewed people by the score, and slowly, inch by inch, got closer. He knew that Bonnie liked Camel cigarettes while Clyde preferred Bull Durham roll your own. He put together the little things. What kind of knife did this man tracking Texas Ranger carry?

Yesterday we toured the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and museum in Waco Texas. The firearm exhibits alone were stunning. But right there in the case with Frank Hamer's watch, railroad pass and personal firearms, was his well worn bone handled Remington Barlow. From the Photo, it looks well seasoned and cared for. Blades worn down from use and sharpening, but not abused.

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Nothing large, imposing. Just a well worn barlow and a Colt 1911 on his hip.

 

[StrayRound]

That is one well used pocket knife. Amazed that the handles and bolster are in that good a shape. I wish that thing could talk.

Was Ol' Lucky his SA Colt there?

 

[jackknife]

That is one well used pocket knife. Amazed that the handles and bolster are in that good a shape. I wish that thing could talk.

Was Ol' Lucky his SA Colt there?

Yes, Ol lucky was there as well as the Remington model 8 Rifle he used in the ambush.

Strange, but the overwhelming choice of sidearm of the Texas Rangers was the Colt single action army hands down, with just a rare Smith and Wesson making an appearance. After the Colt 1911 became available, it was the overwhelming choice of sidearm in .45acp, and .38 super.

Yeah, if that knife could talk!!!!

 

[RKH]

Frank Hammer was an amazing man and Tx. Ranger. Years back I read his book that was written by him( I think). Great read. I like the way he has used and taken care of his knife. He got by without a tactical knife! I think it is so noteworthy of how our ancestors got by with simply tools. maybe we overthink things today.

RKH

 

[RDaneel]

Thanks for sharing that, Carl. That's a Barlow treasure.

 

[paulhilborn]

Thanks Carl, that is really neat. I love history and I read up some on Frank Hamer. A very, very determined man:thumbup:

 

[mnblade]

Soooo cool! Thanks for sharing that, Carl!

BTW, I stumbled across this interesting video about Frank Hamer. It's an interview with John Boessenecker, the author of this book.

-- Mark

 

[deltaboy]

Time to make another trip to WACO.

 

[btb01]

That's an excellent bit of history there, Carl! Thanks for sharing!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

 

[Wurrwulf]

How awesome is that?! Thank you for sharing! Looks like I've got someone to read up on.

 

[btmccutcheon]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing, Carl!

 

[Sayoc01]

JK,
Looking at that knife makes me think back to those I was raised by who went through the depression.They told me they bought the best they could afford & used it up.Most people would have replaced that knife with a new one. What's your Dad's okd peanut look like,bet it's used.Is his knife(that you have)was the same one he carried during the war ?? Bet the stories that knife could tell would be tales of common tasks during edc!
Jim