The lone ranger and the silver bullets book

John reid, the future lone ranger, was given access to a lost silver mine by his mentor. From 1935 to 1950, big little books were published. In this novel, the french writer imagines that the beast was shot thanks to fictitious medals of the virgin mary, worn by jean chastel in his hat and then. In folklore, a bullet cast from silver is often one of the few weapons that are effective against a.

Wheels of disaster chief dark cloud of the comanche thinks two of his tribe were murdered by the lone ranger as silver bullets were found by their bodies, and has tonto tied to a stake. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. At some point, the lone ranger acquires the services of silver. At this point i have a handful of silver bullets that i think should be functional. Did you know the real lone ranger was africanamerican.

The story of how the smithsonian came by its mask rivals in interest the way the lone ranger got his. Tonto got his own spinoff title in 1951, which lasted 31 issues. On the radio and tvseries, the usual opening announcement was. Morabtennessee walker x stallion that was hand picked by clayton moore. I dont know if it is available on the internet but in the 60s or so the magazine gunworld did a piece on casting silver bullets as the lone ranger was supposed to do. Also shown is a rare authenticated 1938 lone ranger ice cream comic. Featuring the lone ranger and silver with this inscription above the picture the man, the myth, the legend. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. Included in a collection which features authentic titanc collectibles and relics. Lone ranger whitman golden age comics 19381955 for sale.

Wheels of disaster chief dark cloud of the comanche thinks two of his tribe were murdered by the lone ranger as silver bullets were found by. He also convinces a retired ranger to be his agent, working a secret silver mine that supplies the lone rangers silver bullets and otherwise modest needs. It was tonto that suggested the silver bullets, and it was tonto that came up with the name for silverwhen he proclaimed that the horse the lone ranger saved from death was silver white. Clayton moore was not just an actor who did the part and then dismissed it, he became the lone ranger and the lone ranger became clayton moore for his entire life. The lone ranger used silver bullets as his main weapon, only disarming never killing his opponents. The lone ranger used silver bullets and silver bullets to kill werewolves, according to popular lore.

The lone ranger is known for many things, like shouting his horses name before a chase, but one of his best known eccentricities is his ammunition. Only silver bullets will do for the lone ranger supposedly because they remind him that life is precious and, like the bullets. He also convinces a retired ranger to be his agent, working a secret silver mine that supplies the. The lone ranger and the silver bullets book, 1946 worldcat. Moores favorite character was the ol prospector, in which the lone ranger would dress up as a crotchety old miner and infiltrate places to gather information. The title character is a masked texas ranger in the american old west, originally played by paul halliwell and later by clayton moore, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic american indian assistant, tonto jay silverheels. Last year we sold out of these mugs quickly, so do not wait, order yours now. On the television show the lone ranger says he uses silver bullets as a symbol of justice, but more importantly, silver bullets serve to remind the ranger of just how heavy a price firing a gun can be. The lone ranger tm and tonto tm are trademarks, and the trademark, characters and likenesses are owned by classic media, inc. Not content with standard lead, the lone ranger made each of his bullets out of precious silver. Lone ranger mug ks4 11 oz ceramic mug comes in a nice white gift box.

The lone ranger and the silver bullets is the tenth novel in the lone ranger series, which was released in the year 1946. The lone ranger all the tropes wiki fandom powered by wikia. The official movie trailer for silver bullet lone ranger an americana icon. Oct 24, 2015 the official movie trailer for silver bullet lone ranger an americana icon. It details, in hilarious and witty dialog, the trials and difficulties some experienced gun experts had in casting silver bullets, and the extremely poor results they obtained when shooting them. The lone ranger and the silver bullet hardcover june 10, 1948. At last, as tonto stood with the lone surviving ranger over the graves of the others, tonto, proclaimed you are all alone nowyou lone ranger. Thats a silver bullet all ready to take on any rampaging lycanthropes in the area. The lone ranger and the silver bullet by striker, fran. Silver bullets also act as a calling card for lone ranger in his adventures. Such was the ranger s popularity at the time that even his horse silver had a comic book, the lone ranger s famous horse hiyo silver, starting in 1952 and running 34 issues. Learn how he acquired his name, his horse silver, his silver bullets, and the reason. Silver bullets also have roots in an early american cultural icon, a famous character everyone knew. The lone ranger and the silver bullets 1946 big little book.

The reids owned a silver mine that supports john reids crusade for justice while also providing the rangers trademark silver bullets. The lone ranger and tonto came upon a silver horse in a death fight with a buffalo. The lone ranger uses silver bullets in his pistols. The most famous user of silver bullets was of course the lone ranger. The silver bullets serve several purposes for the lone ranger. Jim blaine, the miner who made the lone rangers silver.

Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Lone ranger and the silver bullets big little book. The lone ranger is a longrunning american oldtime radio and early television show. The lone ranger was the purest of the white hats of the. Whitman publishing company, three men have been killed, shot in the back. Lone ranger whitman golden age comics 19381955 for sale ebay. An old ranger friend, jim blane, worked the silver mine and supplied the lone ranger with silver bullets. Departing on his white horse silver, the ranger would famously say hiyo, silver, away. Jun 02, 2011 only silver bullets will do for the lone ranger supposedly because they remind him that life is precious and, like the bullets. Lone ranger and the silver bullets big little book 1946 whitman. This website is a fansite and is not connected with classic media, inc. In the radio series, the lone ranger used only lead bullets as weapons, while the silver bullets were used symbolically.

Jul 22, 2019 the gang ambushes them, and only one ranger survives. All it needs is a little silver polish to pretty it up. The allusion is to a miraculous fix, otherwise portrayed as waving a magic wand. Mar 05, 2017 an old ranger friend, jim blane, worked the silver mine and supplied the lone ranger with silver bullets. During the days that the west was young, an experimental camel train left san antonio, texas in an effort to reach what was, at that time, a far destination. Learn how he acquired his name, his horse silver, his silver bullets, and the reason for his mask. Lone ranger and the silver bullets big little book 1946. The gang ambushes them, and only one ranger survives.

For the new lone ranger, the purposes was to not wantonly expend ammunition and in so doing devalue human life. The only silver bullets people have seen are those. The lone ranger and the silver bullet by fran striker. But why on earth would someone cast bullets out of silver. Reid used the silver to finance his career as the lone ranger, and made bullets from that silver to remind himself that life, like silver, was precious so he wouldnt waste his bullets.

Moores favorite character was the ol prospector, in which the lone ranger would dress up as a crotchety old. The lone ranger posted on 070420 by lovepirate77 the lone ranger is most likely not what you expect, though it probably has at least one or two moments or silver bullets aimed at you. They dressed up in lone ranger and tonto costumes for the pictures. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The lone ranger was a popular radio, tv and comic book icon in the 40s, 50s and 60s. The lone ranger and the silver bullet fran striker on. Dont miss your chance to add this rare and very hard to. Vintage the lone ranger silver bullets game 1956 wbox complete rare.

The article was titled lone ranger away, with the subtitle its a cinch tonto didnt cast these silver bullets over any campfire. Here are the original 45 long colt silver bullets used by clayton moore on the lone ranger show. Of course, both jack lewis and the mythbusters got. He believes in bythebook law and order, which puts him at odds with his older brother dan reid. Mar 29, 2019 the lone ranger used silver bullets and silver bullets to kill werewolves, according to popular lore. Feb 16, 2017 rare 1946 small pocket book hardbound the lone ranger and the silver bullets fran striker, better little book 1498. The lone ranger vows to track down the five members of the cavendish gang who murdered his brother as well as the other four rangers. Whether he actually used silver bullets in his guns varies depending on story and medium. Vintage the lone ranger silver bullets game 1956 wbox. Finally, the lone ranger and tonto are able to capture the criminals responsible for the ambush and bring them to justice. A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hiyo, silver. The only silver bullets people have seen are those in the holdster belt worn by the lone ranger.

The bullet is seated and the shell is neatly crimped. Reid used the silver to finance his career as the lone ranger, and made bullets from that silver to remind himself that life, like silver. When you join the lone ranger fan club you will have acess to the quarterly silver bullet chronicle which gives you informaiton and news from the past, present and the future. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The lone ranger used silver bullets and silver bullets to. This figurative use derives from the use of actual silver bullets and the widespread folk belief that they were the only way of killing werewolves or other supernatural beings. Of course, the recent disney adaptation of the lone ranger devised a clever and meaningful explanation for the silver bullets in the classic tales. It details, in hilarious and witty dialog, the trials and difficulties some experienced gun experts had in casting silver bullets, and the. Also shown is a rare authenticated 1938 lone ranger ice cream comic coupon certificate. Only four people, besides tonto, ever saw the lone ranger without his maskbutch cavendish, who went to prison for life for his crimes. After getting the role in the tv series the lone ranger 1949, moore had to train his voice to sound more like the radio lone ranger, brace beemer.