Red Cahoon stands at night amidst the fog in an eerie, lantern-lit graveyard.

Silvereye, Longfellow, Sonia, Snake-Eye, Big Iron, and Duke stand on the rolling hills out at the ranch with the rocky mountains in the background.

Snake-Eye (center), accompanied by Marshals Big Iron and Duke (far right), inquire with ranchers Red Cahoon and Silvereye (far left) concerning some cattle belonging to Snake-Eye that have mysteriously made their way into Cahoon's herd.

Snake-Eye, Marshals Big Iron and Duke, and Sonia convince Silvereye and Red Cahoon with the help of some persuasive shooting irons that the cattle bearing Snake-Eye's brand would be better fit for re-acquaintance with the rest of Snake-Eye's herd. Marshal Big Iron, known for his ability to hit a bird in flight with his Winchester repeater, is seen pointing at a hawk hovering overhead, suggesting Silvereye and Cahoon heed the reputation that preceeds him.

> Moses, Big Iron, and Slick, lawmen in Em-te Town, stand in front of the Sheriff's Office, ready to keep the town peace (June 4, 2005).

Stringbean and Duke stand in front of the Sheriff's Office, accompanied by a Virginia Butler, boarding house owner in Em-Te Town (June 4, 2005).

A painting depiction of the assassination of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok on August 2, 1876 in Nuttal and Mann's Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood, located in the Black Hills, Dakota Territory, now the State of South Dakota. Associates depicted in the painting are Longfellow in the doorway, Slick seated closest to the doorway wearing a blue wild rag, Black Bart seated next to Slick wearing a red collar and tan duster, and Red Cahoon as Wild Bill Hickok at the head of the table, tossing poker chips into the pot. The building used to depict the interior of Saloon No. 10 in the painting is Drew's Saloon and Stopping House now located in Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary, Alberta. The original painting was unvailed and presented in Deadwood in front of the Chamber of Commerce offices on August 2, 2006, exactly 130 years after the date of the actual event. Detailed information on this fascinating re-creation can be found by visiting the Aces and 8's Website.

As a gambler, Hickok would usually look for a seat in the corner with his back to the wall in order to protect himself from unseen attackers. On this particular day, he could not find such a seat and instead took one with his back facing the door. Neglecting his usual precautions proved fatal as Hickok was shot in the back of the head with a .45 caliber revolver by Jack McCall. The exact motive for the assassination is uncertain, however it was likely the result of a prior encounter between the two where McCall had lost all his money the previous day gambling and Hickok had given him enough money for breakfast, a gesture that may have been perceived as con-descending by McCall. At the time he was shot, Hickok was playing poker, and legend has it he held two aces and two eights as part of his hand. The "aces and eights" card combination in poker has ever after been dubbed the "dead man's hand" for this reason. Jack McCall was eventually tried, found guilty, and hanged on March 1, 1877, as the first person executed by United States officials in Dakota Territory. Legend has it that he was buried with the noose still around his neck. Hickok is buried in Mount Moriah cemetary in Deadwood. Calamity Jane is buried next to him in accordance with her dying wish.

The gravesite of Seth Bullock in Mount Moriah cemetery in Deadwood, South Dakota, famed lawman and businessman in Deadwood's pioneer era beginning in the 1870's. Seth Bullock was portrayed by Timothy Olyphant in the HBO series "Deadwood". This photograph was taken on August 2, 2006, exactly 130 years after "Wild Bill" Hickok was shot in the back of the head and killed by Jack McCall while playing poker in Nuttal and Mann's Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood on August 2, 1876.

Red Cahoon and Black Bart, accompanied by saloon girls who appear to take no prisoners.

Snake-Eye and Calamity Jane ponder over a bottle of whisky in Cody, Wyoming, on the porch of the historic Irma Hotel built in 1902 and originally owned by town co-founder, "Buffalo Bill" William F. Cody, who named the hotel after his daughter, Irma.

Silvereye, Slick, Red Cahoon, Guts, and Duke stand on the Saloon set in front of the historic Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming (September 17, 2006).

Main street in Old Trail Town, a collection of historic old west buildings, near Cody, Wyoming. The town displays the cabin used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at their "Hole in the Wall" hideout, as well as the Rivers Saloon frequented by the Outlaws. Original bullet holes can be found in some of the buildings.

Black Bart counts his remaining chips after a game of Faro.

Duke and Stringbean cheers their bottles of suds on a sunny day out at the ranch.

A well-aged tree, refusing to join many of its cronies who now reside in the firewood pile, stands well-charactered as a reminder of the past by making its presence known in an otherwise greener field.

A section of the courtyard and barracks inside the stockade at Fort Whoop-Up. A keg of gunpowder can be seen on hand ready for use in defense of the fort (August 13, 2006).

A lonely cannon guards the outside of the courtyard gate entrance at Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge, Alberta (August 13, 2006).

Clear mountain streams on sunny days in the rockies - a cowboy's solace.

Snake-Eye, CJ, Big Hugh, Low Plains, Guts, Duke, and Black Bart enjoy the hospitality of Drew's Saloon and Stopping House at Heritage Park in Calgary, Alberta (September 30, 2006).

Marshals Slick and Snake-Eye, and Outlaw Red Cahoon stand in front of a steam train passenger railcar at the Alberta Prairie Railway train station in Stettler, Alberta. The Marshals prepare to defend the train against the notorious "Bolton Gang", a band of mounted highwaymen that frequently robs the train on horseback during its journey to Big Valley (May 19, 2007).

Marshal Slick keeps a watchful eye on Outlaw Red Cahoon in the jail cell in Big Valley, Alberta, apprehended after robbing the train just outside Big Valley alongside the Bolton Gang (May 19, 2007).

Outlaws Snake-Eye, Stringbean, and Red Cahoon consider their odds and ready themselves for a possible scrape with the Marshals in Em-Te Town (June 2, 2007).

Marshals Doc and Big Iron arrive in Em-Te Town to protect the town citizens from any nefarious Outlaws that might attempt to disturb the peace. (June 2, 2007).

Outlaws Stringbean and Red Cahoon walk into Em-Te Town on Main Street, determined to stir up some trouble (June 2, 2007).

Snake-Eye follows behind Red Cahoon and Stringbean, covering the windows and doorways with his scattergun as the Outlaws walk down Main Street in Em-Te Town (June 2, 2007).

Johnny Rebel and Longfellow size-up the situation unfolding between the Outlaws and Marshals as they arrive in Em-Te Town (June 2, 2007).

Stringbean, as the remaining Outlaw still standing after a shoot-out with the Marshals on Main Street in Em-Te Town, is taken to the town jail where Doc keeps a watchful guard (June 2, 2007).

The Preacher emerges from Em-Te Town church, ready to serve the town citizens and keep the peace by way of sermon or six-guns (June 2, 2007).

Slick, Doc, Duke, Big Iron, Longhorn, the Preacher, Stringbean, and Red Cahoon go about the day's business in Em-Te Town in front of Bent's Trading Company (June 2, 2007).

Big Iron, Doc, Black Bart, and Snake-Eye, as Wyatt Erp, Doc Holliday, Virgil Erp, and Morgan Erp, depicted in a movie poster likeness of that of the motion picture "Tombstone". Poster created and provided courtesy of the Antique Photo Parlour (July 2007).

Doc, Stringbean, Low Plains, Black Bart, Duke, Red Cahoon, and Snake-Eye stand in front of the NWMP post in Weadickville on the last day of the 2007 Calgary Stampede (July 15, 2007).

The Alberta Prairie Railway steam train pulls into the station at the town of Big Valley, Alberta
(July 28, 2007).

Stringbean inquires about trading in some pelts for a new rifle at the Hudson's Bay Trading Company post in Heritage Park Historical Village located in Calgary, Alberta (July 28, 2007).

Stringbean decides to siesta while waiting for the steam train at Shepard Station in Heritage Park Historical Village (July 28, 2007).

The steam train arrives at Shepard Station, and the conductor waits at the gate to start boarding passengers (July 28, 2007).

Guns of the Golden West (Snake-Eye, Silvereye, Red Cahoon, and Doc, pictured in the top row), in collaboration with Drama Nutz in Lethbridge, Alberta, appear in David Gabert's "Dead of the Summer; Interactive Theatre and Murder Most Foul" (August 15 to 18, 2007) at Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

Allan, Charlie, and Archie McClean stand around in front of the general store in town after stealing a horse belonging to rancher William Palmer.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

William Palmer, John McLeod, Shumway, and Mrs. Palmer stand in front of the NWMP post and discuss the nefarious-looking McClean Gang standing at the other end of town.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

Charlie, Allan, and Archie McClean discuss their exploits non-challantly in front of the general store.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

William Palmer approaches the McClean boys to get a closer look and verify that they are in fact the horse thieves. The McClean boys ready themselves for a scrape if necessary. Palmer gets his closer look, makes an awkward excuse to explain his approach, and then returns to the other citizens to discuss the situation.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

Palmer, McCleod, and Shumway organize themselves as a small posse and decide on an attempt to apprehend the McClean Gang themselves. Shumway, unarmed, professes to lead the way - hoping to have earned the trust of the McClean boys and that the persuasion of a pistol will not be necessary. The decision proves to be a tragic misjudgement, as the McClean boys open fire this time, shooting Shumway dead.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

As Shumway succumbs to his wounds, McCleod and Palmer run for cover.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

The McClean boys rob Shumway of valuables, as McLeod and Palmer run to get the Justice of the Peace of the Kamloops area, John Clapperton, to organize and lead a larger posse.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

Palmer and McCleod return as a posse together with a local rancher and Justice of the Peace, John Clapperton, to apprehend the McClean boys as the gang gathers supplies from the store and prepares to leave town.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

J.P. Clapperton demands the McClean boys surrender, and the posse engages in a shoot-out with the McClean boys when they refuse.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

The McClean boys fire at the pursuing posse and run for cover in and around the store, effectively trapping themselves.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

Trapped without food, water, ammunition, or supplies, the McClean boys resist for a brief period of time. J.P. Clapperton assures the McClean boys that they are trapped and will never last without adequate supplies, and finally convinces them to surrender in order for them to leave the store unharmed and live to see another day.

Interpretive Historical Re-Enactment: Capture of British Columbia's McClean Gang in 1879

John Clapperton's posse leads the McClean boys off to their holding cells after disarming them. In history, after being captured, each Outlaw was tried before Justice Crease in 1880, found guilty, and eventually hanged in New Westminster, British Columbia, on January 31, 1881.