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I also missed this thread when it was first started. Thanks for bringing it back so I could see it.

FWIW, as a youngster I was always a fan of the Gene Barry TV Western portrayal of Bat Masterson. Now being able to go back and see them on cable, I was interested how they ended the first episode by showing 2 endings, with the actor explaining at the end of the episode how historians weren't in agreement and why they'd filmed an alternate ending that was possibly more accurate according to other historical records.

I also liked the way the TV show portrayed his use of a cane (reportedly gifted to the real Bat Masterson in Dodge City Kansas).

I've considered adding the reproduction cane to my collection of canes, sticks and staffs. I won't replace my collection of fedoras with a bowler hat, though.

 

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I had the "official" Bat Masterson reproduction cane back in the late 1950's or early 1960's. I remember unscrewing the cap and putting pennies in the top. Was a big fan of the Gene Barry series. The Westerns channel ran the series not too long ago, and I see it has returned on Saturdays as part of their westerns lineup.

Considering the way you phrased it, I'm guessing you let the cane slip away at some point?

 

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Yes. Even as a kid I knew it was cheaply made, but I liked it.
I was also impressed with how Bat seemed to be able to gather up all the lovely Western Women when he came to town.
Today when I watch those shows I remark to Mrs N that I didn't realize women in the old west had access to false eyelashes, makeup and had perfect teeth. :cat:

Like the large collection of all the Mattel Shootin' Shell guns I let slip away in my youth, ranging from various Fanner 50's, Detective Snub, Colt 6-Shooter rifle, etc). Sigh.