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Lee Harvey Oswald used a 6.5 x 52 mm Italian Carcano M91/38 bolt-action rifle, serial number C2766. The rifle was equipped with a 4x Hollywood brand scope. The military surplus rifle and scope were sold through Klein's Sporting Goods Company by mail order.

Alternate theories

The Kennedy assassination is one of the most debated events of the 20th century. There are many alternate theories as to the exact circumstances of the assassination.

Some hold that Oswald was not the real shooter, in which case he did not use any rifle.

There is also some controversy as to which exact Carcano rifle was used since there is a 36" and a 40" version and Oswald may have owned both.

Another alternate theory is that the actual rifle found in the book repository was a Mauser, but the Carcano was substituted to frame Oswald.

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How much did the gun cost the Lee Harvey Oswald had?

Lee Harvey Oswald purchased the rifle he used to assassinate President John F. Kennedy for $19.95. He acquired the weapon through a mail-order catalog in 1963. This rifle, a Mannlicher-Carcano, became infamous due to its association with the assassination.


Why did the CIA setup Lee Harvey Oswald as a Patsy?

The theory that the CIA set up Lee Harvey Oswald as a patsy revolves around the idea that Oswald, a former Marine with a history of pro-communist sympathies, was used to distract from a larger conspiracy regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Some believe the CIA wanted to obscure its own involvement in potentially covert operations or to deflect attention from other suspects. However, there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim, and the official investigation concluded that Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Conspiracy theories persist, but they remain speculative without substantiated proof.


How did Lee Harvey Oswald cover up a conspiracy theory on JFK's assassination?

He was convenient and was used as a patsy by others is most prevalent theory meaning he was innocent and covered up nothing since he wasn't part of itAnswerThere's no convincing reason to believe Lee Harvey Oswald was part of a conspiracy to assassinate JFK. There's much convincing evidence that he acted alone.


Why did Jack Ruby kill Lee Harvey Oswalt?

Oswald and Ruby discussed going in on a land deal together. Financing was arranged but at the last minute Oslwaldgot cold feet and backed out of the deal. Ruby was furious but after a few months the two got back on fairly friendly terms. Then Oswald visited a strip club run by Ruby. Apparently there was an argument between the two men though it is not clear what the topic of disagreement was. Oswald remained at the club and began to "put the moves" on Ruby's favorite stripper (it is not clear if Oswald did this to spite Ruby or if it was just coincidence). Regardless, Oswald ended up taking the stripper home with him that night and I think we all know what went down between them. Anyways, it is reported that Ruby vowed he was going to "teach that guy (Oswald) a lesson." You know the rest I assume.(Actually, there is no evidence that Ruby and Oswald knew each other, but it was a fun story, wasn't it?)Some Believe that Jack Ruby was one of many people that made a plan to kill JFK and when Lee Harvey Oswald was caught, Ruby didn't want Oswald to say anything saying he was in the job to kill JFK, so Jack Ruby snuckinto the Police station grabbed a gun from one of the officers holster and shot Oswald.(Actually, he used his own pistol, and if Oswald had not stalled, he'd have been gone long before Ruby even showed up. So if there was a conspiracy on this point, Oswald was in on it! And there has never been reason to think Oswald did not act alone. It was, after all, a one-manjob.)Actually as they were escorting Oswald from the building he was in, Ruby ran up and shot him.. there is actually a photograph of this happening.. look it upWhy Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald remains a mystery. It'sremarkable that while he was in custody immediately following the shooting in the basement of the Dallas PD, Jack was extremely nervous -- sweating and unable to relax. He was offered a cigarette by one of the detectives which he took (odd because Jack, being something of a health nut, didn't smoke). A few minutes later they told Jack that Oswald had died on the operatinng table, whereupon he suddenly and amazingly became quite calm, laid the cigarette down and assumed a demeanour that suggested great relief.During and after his trial, Jack let it be knownthat the truth would one day be revealed, intimating he knew far more than what he had revealed. The only reporter who interviewed Ruby was New York newspaper columnist, Dorothy Kilgallenwho was also a TV game show panelist on CBS's"What's My Line." Jack may have imparted too much information to Kilgallen --enough perhaps, to implicate important people as conspirators. For not long after that interview, Kilgallenwas found dead in her apartment of an apparent drug overdose. It has been speculated that the JFK assassination conspirators chose to silence Kilgallenbefore she was able to publish Ruby's revelations in a book she had begun to write. But there was never any trace found of her manuscript.


Why did Lee Harvey Oswald kill JFK?

Lee Harvey Oswald was a man who never fit in; no matter what he tried, he always ended up alienating himself from the "group". He had the training, the skill, and the means to carry it out all by himself. Most of all, after all of his failures, he had the motivation to make this grand gesture to ensure that his name would always be a part of American history. Lee Harvey Oswald did not kill John F Kennedy (JFK) , but was a patsy. The Mafia killed JFK because Bobby Kennedy was "turning up the heat" on the Mafia. Even after all the work the Mafia had done in Chicago to get JFK elected president in 1960. Mafia hit man James Files has recently admitted to firing the fatal bullet, the blew JFK's brains out towards the rear, from the infamous grassy knoll in Daily Plaza. James Files worked together with another Mafia hit man to "take the trash out" as he put it.

Related Questions

What was the serial number of the rifle Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly used to kill President Kennedy?

c2766


Who owned the gun used to kill jfk?

Lee Harvey Oswald


When did Lee Harvey Oswald buy the rifle used to kill Kennedy?

At 11:21 AM on 24 November 1963.


What is the type of Smith and Wesson revolver with the serial 1634595?

.38 caliber used by Jack Ruby to kill Lee Harvey Oswald


How much did the gun cost the Lee Harvey Oswald had?

Lee Harvey Oswald purchased the rifle he used to assassinate President John F. Kennedy for $19.95. He acquired the weapon through a mail-order catalog in 1963. This rifle, a Mannlicher-Carcano, became infamous due to its association with the assassination.


What gun did Harvey Lee Oswald Own?

His name was Lee Harvey Oswald, and he owned, and unfortunately used, a 6.5 mm caliber Carcano rifle, and a .38 revolver. The rifle he used to try and kill General Walker (fortunately Walker was only injured) and months later he used it to kill Kennedy, injure Governor Connally, and injure also a bystander named James Tague. Then after abandoning the rifle, he went to where he boarded when not at home, got his handgun, and used it to kill Officer J. D. Tippett, who pulled over to talk to Oswald soon after his description was radioed to the police. Then he hid in a theater from the police, and tried to shoot the arresting officers when they showed up. I have no idea how come most of that underlined itself, or how to make it revert. Sorry.


What kind of bullets did Lee Harvey Oswald use?

I'm not sure if these are what he used but the Carcano uses 6.5x52mm rounds.


What Texas murder statute was used to punish Oswald for killing J.D. Tippit?

Lee Harvey Oswald was not punished for his alleged killing of J.D. Tippit. He was killed by Jack Ruby too quickly.


What kind of ammunition was used by Jack Ruby to kill lee oswald?

Ruby shot Oswald with a .38 revolver. Not much online as to the exact type of ammunition...


Where is the gun that Jack Ruby used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald?

Colt Cobra; 38 special; cost 62.50. It has been auctioned off several times and the price keeps going up. The first time it was auctioned off it went for $220,000.


Why did the CIA setup Lee Harvey Oswald as a Patsy?

The theory that the CIA set up Lee Harvey Oswald as a patsy revolves around the idea that Oswald, a former Marine with a history of pro-communist sympathies, was used to distract from a larger conspiracy regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Some believe the CIA wanted to obscure its own involvement in potentially covert operations or to deflect attention from other suspects. However, there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim, and the official investigation concluded that Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Conspiracy theories persist, but they remain speculative without substantiated proof.


Who assasinated president Kennedy?

Lee Harvey Oswald was accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy on 22 November 1963. ... The gun Oswald used to shoot Kennedy was a 6.5 mm Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action rifle... Oswald was captured in the Texas Theater, where the movie War Is Hell (starring Audie Murphy) was playing.