The grassy hills overlooking the Little Bighorn River spread out before them. It was a typically hot June day in Montana. As Custer’s 7th Cavalry neared the sprawling Indian village, the first hidden warriors rose up, weapons in hand, well prepared to repel the advancing soldiers. It was at this
This year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas was one of the biggest ever. With the COVID threat greatly diminished, there were some 55,400 industry professionals in attendance, and 13.9 miles of aisles displaying all manner of firearms and accessories. I walked each and every one of those aisles with an
Davidson’s, in collaboration with Pietta of Italy, just announced a new single-action revolver for fans of the form. The exclusive Pietta 1873 delivers a unique take on the iconic pistol, chambered in .44 Remington Magnum. Davidson’s Exclusive Pietta 1873 Single-Action in .44 Remington Magnum The revolver comprises the first offering
There’s a new sheriff in town–er, make that a deputy anyway. The Taurus Deputy debuted at SHOT Show, bringing a well-executed take on the timeless single-action pistol blending an Old West look with modern touches for today’s shooting enthusiasts, Cowboy Action Shooters and collectors. Taurus Deputy Details The Taurus Deputy
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the famed Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver. When it was introduced, the only chambering was .45 Colt, a cartridge specified by the military. That same year, Winchester announced its Model 1873 lever-action rifle in .44 WCF or .44-40. This slightly bottle-necked cartridge
For all you well-behaved gunslingers, the GOW team has checked its list twice and is bringing you an early holiday gift with the Winter 2024 issue of Guns of the Old West! In this issue, we look back at the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Likewise, we discuss how the
