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Wagner was charged with murder. Julian was tracked down and arrested and offered to testify against Wagner claiming he played no part in the constable’s murder. During the trial, “exhibit 1” was noted as a “large Colts 44 revolver.” With Julian’s testimony that Wagner fired upon the constables when they were spotted, Wagner was found guilty in a one day trial and sentenced to be hung. Julian received a five year sentence for robbery. While in jail, Wagner tried to kill himself by bashing his head into the iron bars and again by trying to strangle himself with a blanket in an attempt to avoid the gallows. On August 28, 1913, he was hanged at 7:50 a.m.
CONDITION: Very fine with 75% plus original nickel plating, lost mostly consisting of flaking on the cylinder and frame at the breech, crisp etched panel and markings, minor oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The grips are also very fine and have minor age and storage related wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Wagner Family; The Robert Olson Collection; Property of a Gentleman;
The Robert Berryman Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 25,000 - 40,000
Henry "Flying Dutchman" Wagner
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