There are historical records that imply R.B. Colby did exist. He was a federal marshal for quite a few years. There are many stories about R.B. Colby. The author has decided most of this stories were questionable or just out and out lies. The biggest problem was that unlike other gunfighters. Colby didn't like to brag. These are stand alone stories. They are all connecct by the man called R.B. Colby ave collected more believeable stories in this volume. Some of these men rode with the man. Others make reference to him. The author asks. Could a man be this fast with a gun be overlooked by Western Historiians.