Crazy Clay Allison & the Colfax County War

Clay Allison wasn’t just another Old West gunfighter. He was a Confederate veteran turned vigilante who carved his legend in the blood-soaked Colfax County War. When powerful investors took over the Maxwell Land Grant in 1870s New Mexico and tried to force out small ranchers and settlers, Allison struck back. Leading a band of vigilantes, he targeted hired guns, corrupt lawmen, and anyone tied to the land company. The Colfax County War was a brutal frontier feud filled with lynchings, ambushes, and cold-blooded showdowns. Allison’s actions blurred the line between outlaw and folk hero, but was he defending the underdog or just another violent man chasing a fight? This video dives into Clay Allison’s wild role in one of the West’s most lawless land wars. If you're into true Wild West history, legendary gunfighters, or untold stories of frontier justice, this is one you don't want to miss. #western #history #wildwest #documentary #oldwest

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