While we're on the subject I wonder what Hickok depended on to protect himself after the chickens went to roost, if he fired his revolvers empty every evening. I personally think he did not do that with both revolvers (he was known to carry two most of the time) but may have swapped out every other night.(?)

Ted, it is my understanding, and my experience, that sealing the caps on the nipples was done for the sake of weatherproofing, not prevention of chain fire. Just my take on it all, however.

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