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Around Dodge City and in the territory on West, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. Marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Music Gun Smoke, starring William Conrad, the story of violence that moved west with young America, the story of a man who moved with it, Matt Dillon, United States Marshal. Music Howdy, Marshal. Hello, Mr. Biggs. Can I give you a hand? No, no. This is the last batch here. Hey, wait till the flies get to these…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode Buffalo Killers, the story begins with U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in Dodge City, where the atmosphere is charged with anticipation as buffalo hunters prepare to cash in on their hard-earned hides. However, the excitement quickly turns to horror when two buffalo hunters are found murdered, and their father, Mr. Biggs, is left devastated. As Dillon learns more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths, he discovers a war rattle made from buffalo toes, hinting at an Indian attack, but something feels off.

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Gunsmoke 52-06-07 (007) Buffalo Killers.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 7

Buffalo Killers

Saturday, June 7, 1952 · 29:46

Gunsmoke, Episode 7

Buffalo Killers

Saturday, June 7, 1952 · 29:46

Summary

In Buffalo Killers, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the murder of two buffalo hunters, uncovering a web of deceit tied to a rare albino buffalo hide. The stakes rise as he confronts the possibility of white men being behind the brutal act.

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