Hawkeye has a run in with a tough army colonel on the way back from helping wounded soldiers; B.J. helps Zale with a Dear John letter.

When a wounded Colonel comes into camp, his antique six shooter is put into lockup. The gun comes up missing and Radar is in a direct line to take the blame for allowing it to be stolen. Hawkey and B.J. have their suspicions as to who might have stolen the gun.