The comic *Lucky Luke* is based on an Italian American sheriff by the name of Luciano Locarno. Can anyone tell me about the real-life man?

by longthoughts

While reading about depictions of the American West, I stumbled upon a popular comic series entitled Lucky Luke. As the question suggests, Lucky Luke was based upon an Italian American sheriff by the name of Luciano Locarno, who "lived between 1860 and 1940." I've had difficulty finding any information about the historical sheriff and would appreciate any information or leads. Thanks! I understand this is a bit obscure.

Searocksandtrees

I have to say I suspect this person is fictional, since the name sounds awfully like a blend of the American mobster's name Lucky Luciano and the (Italian-speaking) Swiss city Locarno.

Derpatologist_7

When you say comic do you mean the '80s cartoon TV show?