January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024
The "White & Davis Specials", well marked "9647" under each of the shanks. These are a scarce pattern by one of the most sought-after Colorado Penitentiary makers. Inlays with crisscross or diamond pattern engraving on a 3/4" to 7/8" tapered band and a 2 3/4" long shank holding a 2" rowel. Overall, in very good condition.
In 1915 Baldwin was arrested for the heinous crime of suffocating his infant son. He was charged with first degree murder and on June 29, 1915, convicted and sentenced to life at the State Penitentiary. He served nearly ten years and then, one day, just simply disappeared. For the warden, Tom Tynan, his escape became a huge embarrassment and prisoner #9647's whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.
Ex: Dick Burdick Collection
Item Dimensions: Each: 4" x 10" x 2 - 3/4".