The Gun That Silenced a King: Examining the Weapon Used to Assassinate Martin Luther King Jr.
The Weapon of Death: A Detailed Examination Type and Specifications The instrument of King’s assassination was a Remington Model 760 Gamemaster, a pump-action rifle chambered for .30-06 cartridges. It was not a firearm typically associated with high-profile assassinations, which added to the shock and the initial bewilderment surrounding the crime. This relatively common hunting rifle, … Read more
