Really changes the prospects. A dozen men attempt to lynch a single unarmed individual, threat to the attackers is minimal. A dozen men attempt to lynch a single individual with a Colt SAA, 6 of the twelve get shot. Which 6 draw the short straw and eat the bullet? Which of those 6 draw the shorter straw and get a fatal gun shot.
Really changes the prospects. A dozen men attempt to lynch a single unarmed individual, threat to the attackers is minimal. A dozen men attempt to lynch a single individual with a Colt SAA, 6 of the twelve get shot. Which 6 draw the short straw and eat the bullet? Which of those 6 draw the shorter straw and get a fatal gun shot.