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Step inside Galena Liberty Pawn and come face-to-face with a real piece of outlaw history — a sawed-off shotgun tied to the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.
This Winchester 12-gauge shotgun was seized during the Barrow Gang’s 1933 shootout in nearby Joplin, Missouri — one of the most chaotic and defining moments in their criminal run. Nearly a century later, the weapon has made its way back to the region, where it’s now on display right here in Galena.
Purchased at auction in 2012 for $80,000, this rare artifact offers a tangible connection to one of America’s most legendary crime stories. Surrounded by historic documents and imagery, it’s more than just a display — it’s a glimpse into a time when the Midwest was at the center of a nationwide manhunt.
If you’re exploring Route 66, this is one of those unexpected stops where history hits a little closer — and a little harder.
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