A notched gun

"A Notched Gun" by Walt Coburn is a story set in the Old West, telling of an outlaw's tough journey. The story centers on Sam Graybull, a known killer who finds a chance at redemption. Graybull robs a bank but then he discovers his friend Pete Peralta needs help because Pete's wife is in critical need of a doctor. Graybull, showed loyalty by agreeing to ride through rough terrain to find a doctor for his pregnant wife. The story ends with Graybull dying in a gunfight. However, his last act is to make sure the money from his bounty goes to Pete and his family, proving even a man with a violent past can find a way to do good.