Historical clue formulations

• ___ Lee Browne, actor/director in the Theater Hall of Fame — 2019-01-22
• Revolver, in Roaring Twenties slang — 2017-08-06
• Mobster's gun — 2014-09-03
• Gangster's piece — 2010-06-18
• Gangster's gun — 2008-03-23
• The "R" in Edward R. Murrow — 2006-03-04
• Pistol, slangily — 2005-06-07
• Heater — 2001-04-20
• Revolver, in old slang — 1999-12-01
• Gat — 1999-05-11
• Old piece — 1997-07-27