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Yesterday morning marshal Thompson
received a very handsome present from
Buffalo Bill. It is a handsome and costly
target pistol, manufactured by Stevens &
Co., Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The
mountings are of gold, handle beautifully
tinted pearl, while the glittering steel
barrel is most artistically and beautifully
carved. It has engraved on the handle
"From Buffalo Bill to Ben Thompson.",
it is the only pistol of the kind in the
city, and is a marvel of skilled workmanship.