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The Origin of the Term "Shot Of Whiskey."

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Aug 29, 2023
  • 1 min read

In the 1880's if someone was low or had no money at all until payday, usually the barkeep would trade one bullet for a small glass of whiskey. One .45 caliber cartridge in the early 1880's would cost around 12 cents. Most ranchers would pay their ranch-hands once a month.



1897 Sears & Roebuck Catalogue


 
 
 

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