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I've got nothin' but good, honest product.
Jeb Murphy, advertising his merchandise

Jeb Murphy is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption and referenced in Red Dead Redemption 2.

History[]

Background[]

Not much is known of Jeb's background. His brother, Hamilton Murphy, is buried at the Coot's Chapel graveyard and lived from 1867 to 1903. He was 36. The epitaph reads, "Loving brother of Jeb Murphy." It's never explained how he died. It can be assumed they had a good relationship. Sometime in his life he conceived a baby with a woman who isn't mentioned, but his son had died before the start of the game's events. It is possible he died from an incurable sickness which was common at the time.

Events of Red Dead Redemption 2[]

In 1907, during the Cholera Outbreak in Armadillo, his shop can be found completely boarded up and closed.

Events of Red Dead Redemption[]

He is the Gunsmith in Armadillo so the player will come in to contact with him when they visit the shop, if he happens to be there at the time. He sells ammunition and guns. The player can also sell hides, skins, furs, and other provisions to him. His shop is located in the middle of town two buildings down from the doctor's office and is decorated with various antlers of wild animals. He also has a small chest containing money hidden in the back of his sop.

When not working at his store, Jeb can be found wandering behind his shop for a smoke break or walking around the Armadillo livery. Occasionally he will enter the saloon for a drink and some chatter.

Weapons Sold[]

Quotes[]

Greetins!
Jeb Murphy
Jeb Murphy's my name! Synonymous with craftsmanship.
Jeb Murphy
Whew, you need a bath sir!
Jeb Murphy comments on Marston when he enters his store
What is that smell?
Jeb Murphy when someone enters his store
That's a fine deal!
Jeb Murphy when Marston purchases or sells something
Nice doin' business!
Jeb Murphy when Marston purchases or sells something
Ain't there enough space here?
Jeb Murphy when bumped into Marston
This was always comin'.
Jeb Murphy during a gunfight
I'ma just tryin' to make a dollar in this town!
Jeb Murphy during a gunfight
Good day to ya.
Jeb Murphy, when threatened or insulted
Yes, I suppose you're right.
Jeb Murphy, when threatened or insulted
I hear that Leigh Johnson pisses in a squat, if ya' catch my meanin'.
Jeb Murphy gossiping about Marshal Leigh Johnson
The Marshal was never a man in my eyes.
Jeb Murphy, gossiping about Johnson again
I consider the Marshal to be something of a petticoat.
Jeb Murphy, insultingly gossiping about Leigh Johnson

Trivia[]

  • He shares the same voice actor as Herbert Moon.
    • Like with Moon and some other residents of Armadillo, Jeb often comments on Marshal Leigh Johnson and accuses him of various wrongdoings.
  • Dewey Greenwood regularly comments on Jeb. He remarks that "there is something odd about that Jeb Murphy." He could be referring to Jeb being a gunsmith in a town filled with crime, like Armadillo, since it would be easy for him to make money there.
  • Whilst inside or around the gun shop, the player may hear some citizens mention that Jeb recently lost his son. This is curious considering he doesn't possess a tombstone within Coot's Chapel or any other known graveyard. It appears he had him buried somewhere else.
  • He is very enthusiastic towards his customers, and jokingly likes to comment on their hygiene.
  • Sometimes when entering the store, he will not be there. He can be found out the back door smoking, urinating or fiddling around with a revolver. He will then move to the desk to serve the player.
  • If the player attacks Jeb with his fists and pulls a gun out before he runs away, Jeb will pull out one of his rifles and start firing, causing him to be shot by the law as long as the player doesn't shoot him. However, he can take a large amount of damage from the law before he dies, which is a glitch shared with a few other shopkeepers.
  • Jeb shares a character head with Roy Twaddle, Grady Underwood, Coke Buckley, Tobias Finkelstein, Gus McCallum, Virgil Scoggins, and Cyril Purvis. He is also the only character with this head to wear glasses.

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