A notched gun

Name: A notched gun
Author: Walt Coburn

By Walt Coburn

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The story follows Sam Graybull, a hard-bitten outlaw who executes a snowbound bank robbery, tallies his killings as notches on his pistol, and flees into the Bad Lands. He seeks refuge with two sparse friends, drinks to numb himself, and confronts the consequences of his violence when he finds one companion injured and the other in desperate need. The narrative broadens from frontier survival to battlefields in France, tracing how habitual brutality, isolation, and intoxication collide with conscience and the possibility of moral reckoning.

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Walt Coburn

Walt Coburn was an American author known for his contributions to Western fiction. His works often explore themes of morality, redemption, and the complexities of human nature set against the backdrop of the American frontier. Coburn's notable titles include "A Notched Gun," which delves into the life of a man grappling with his past, and "The Man Who Hated Himself," a story that examines self-loathing and the quest for identity. With a keen eye for character development and a deep understanding of the Western genre, Coburn's stories resonate with readers who appreciate tales of personal struggle and triumph.