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In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest (played by Tom Hanks) said that he was related to and named after General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Here is your answer : The gun is a Colt Frontier Scout, chambered in 22 long rifle. It is a commemorative for General Nathan Bedford Forrest. There were 3000 of these pistols made in 1969.
Presumably from one who works in a forest.
Nathan Bedford Forest
DeSoto County, Mississippi
General Nathan Bedford Forrest, possibly.
On July 13, 1821, Nathan Bedord and his twin sister Fanny were born to William and Mariam Beck Forrest. He eventually had 5 brothers.He was named Nathan after his grandfather and Bedford after the county he was born in. Most family and friends called him by Bedford.Source: "A Battle from the Start" by Brian Wills
It is my understanding that Nathan Bedford Forrest IV, great grandson of the Confederate General of the same name died over Europe during WW2 while piloting a bomber on a mission.
Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13, 1821.
Nathan Bedford Forrest II was born in 1872.
Nathan Bedford Forrest was a member of the Democratic Party.