The Booth Deringer pistol

[L Verge]

(12-28-2016 03:37 PM)Thomas Kearney Wrote:  

(12-27-2016 06:57 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Joe Beckert, a retired State Trooper, has always contended that Booth could have concealed a second weapon in his knee-high boots. Makes sense to me.

Maybe it was still in his boot when he leaped and assisted in breaking the bone.....????? No, I never give up!

Laurie, that is unlikely. As for Meerschaum pipes, this was all I could find.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x426x8b

A later episode where Buddy crashes with Rob mentions JWB's visit to the Petersen House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnQz0kLZtfQ 4:11 mark.

Thomas - I was actually being facetious when I suggested that the revolver was in Booth's boot and assisted in breaking his leg. However, this time, I'm turning the tables on you to prove that it is unlikely. Have at it with documentation.

As for the pipe: Spell it correctly and you might find some interesting history on the Meerschaum. Start here, for example, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerschaum_pipe

One thing that I have always found interesting is, not only its creation from basically sea foam, but also its ability to change color the more it is smoked.