The revolver is to the West as apple pie is to America. The six-shooter is an iconic symbol of not only the historic West, but also Western mythology and popular culture. Oftentimes, old west revolvers themselves can be about as famous as the legendary men and women who carried them.
The fight had begun almost instinctively. An image from a wanted poster flashed through the Sheriff’s mind as he saw the man exiting the saloon. The other man saw only the badge and look of recognition in the Sheriff’s eyes before guns were drawn and the hasty gunfight ensued. It
The 1851 Navy was the second best-selling revolver from Colt. Outsold only by Colt’s 1849 Pocket Pistol, it is arguably the most recognized cap-and-ball sixgun in the world. If ever a gun were to be considered a classic, certainly the 1851 Navy Colt would rate near the top of anyone’s
We’re ready to jump into fall pursuits like using black powder rifles to put wild game in the family freezer. But first, how many of you realize that 2023 is an important year in Old West history? Well, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Colt Single Action Army
With its terrible carnage, the Civil War did push technical innovation. A new rifle was needed to replace the muskets, and one of the first attempts, the Volcanic Repeating Rifle—which fired a “Rocket Ball” bullet with a hollow base containing powder and priming compound—never achieved popularity. However, fortunately, Henry Repeating
Americans, both the North and South variety, have had an affinity for lever-action long guns since they were perfected some 160 years ago. The lever gun is uniquely American and initially gained popularity during the era of the Old West. And lever action .22 LR rifles, like the Rio Bravo
